The Verdict
Worst problem area
Visibility & Lighting
Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 71 of 192 complaints (37%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 99 in 2023 to 192 in 2024.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 192
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,200–$2,400
- Combined MPG
- 26–28
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2024 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,200–2,300 | 2,200–2,400 | 2,200–2,400 | 700–800 | 700–800 | |
| Combined MPG/MPGe | 27–28 | 26–28 | 26–28 | 96–109 | 96–108 | |
| City / Highway MPG/MPGe | 25–26 / 30–31 | 24–26 / 30–31 | 24–26 / 30–31 | 103–117 / 88–100 | 103–117 / 88–100 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 318–327 | 317–340 | 310–339 | 0 | 0 | |
| Complaints filed | 188 | 99 | 192 | 407 | 92 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 14 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 5 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 8 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox?
Visibility & Lighting: 71 of 192 NHTSA complaints (37%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox get?
EPA rates it 26–28 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox?
EPA estimates $2,200–$2,400 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 26 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | $2,200 (low) | 310 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | $2,400 (high) | 339 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 117 MPGe | 99 MPGe | 108 MPGe | $700 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 101 MPGe | 90 MPGe | 96 MPGe | $800 | 0 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 25 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 24 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 47 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 26 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
- Defect
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce a sufficient change in volume between the vehicle being stopped and moving at low speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
- Consequence
- A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- The vehicle's body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252527170.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Defect
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.