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The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox is associated with 298 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 47 reports (16% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.6l 4-cyl, 1.5l 4-cyl, and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 to 32 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 298 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (47 / 16%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 21 crash / 7 fire / 4 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 24–32 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Equinox AWD Diesel 1.6L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 28 MPG 38 MPG 32 MPG — $2,500 / yr
Equinox FWD Diesel 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 28 MPG 39 MPG 32 MPG — $2,500 / yr
Equinox FWD 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 26 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
Equinox AWD 1.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 25 MPG 30 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Equinox FWD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
Equinox AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 16.400000000000002%
SUV AWD 18.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Chevrolet Equinox models.
View complete 2019 Chevrolet Equinox crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?

Summary of 298 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
298
Crash Reports
21
Fire Reports
7
Complaints w/ Injury
4
Total Injuries
8

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 47 complaints
Service Brakes 41 complaints (5 crashes)
Fuel & Propulsion System 18 complaints
Powertrain 18 complaints
Electrical System 13 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2019 Chevrolet Equinox problems & component breakdown (69 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #20V668000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
NHTSA Campaign #19V667000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.
NHTSA Campaign #19V184000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEATS

Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192209550.
View all 2019 Chevrolet Equinox recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox

How many safety recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox have?

The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox is associated with 4 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?

NHTSA records list 298 consumer defect complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 47 filings (16% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox range from 24 to 32 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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