2017 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems
178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox — 66% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2017 Chevrolet Equinox Premier certified pre-owned vehicle experienced multiple safety-related defects. 1. REPEATED STARTING FAILURES (electrical/battery/starter system): - March 17, 2026: Complete battery failure, vehicle would not start. AAA/GM Roadside Assistance called. Dealer inspected but…”
filed Apr 21, 2026
“My car started to use a lot of oil, and upon my regular oil changes it would always be very low, but oil was not leaking out of the car. It got to the point that I had to put oil in often to operate the car. It got to the point that it would cut off on me in school lines. After dealing with this…”
filed Apr 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 7 | 12% |
| 2025 Equinox | 21 | 10% |
| 2024 Equinox | 14 | 20% |
| 2023 Equinox | 14 | 16% |
| 2022 Equinox | 25 | 16% |
| 2021 Equinox | 15 | 17% |
| 2020 Equinox | 84 | 28% |
| 2019 Equinox | 98 | 33% |
| 2018 Equinox | 84 | 21% |
| 2016 Equinox | 200 | 51% |
| 2015 Equinox | 227 | 33% |
| 2014 Equinox | 216 | 40% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.