2019 Chevrolet Equinox service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the braking system became inoperable, and the brakes unexpectedly locked up with no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle…”
filed May 15, 2026
“The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 MPH, the brakes failed to operate properly while the brake pedal was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined…”
filed Apr 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form…Campaign 18V576000 · Aug 30, 2018
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 Equinox | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Equinox | 12 | 4% |
| 2018 Equinox | 14 | 4% |
| 2017 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.