Does the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, the most recent reported on June 21, 2016 (Equipment: other, labels, Tires). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?

Owners have filed 399 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (203 complaints), followed by visibility/wiper (114).

How many 2016 Chevrolet Equinox complaints mention a crash or fire?

14 of 399 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 22 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and problems

1 recall and 399 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox.

recalls

399

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

Equipment: other, labels · Tires

NHTSA campaign 16V449000 · reported June 21, 2016 · General Motors LLC · 17 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk: If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine203
Visibility/wiper114
Unknown or other32
Power train27
Electrical system24
Fuel/propulsion system19
Air bags12
Engine and engine cooling9
Vehicle speed control9
Steering7

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 17, 2026 · Power train
The drivers' side front seatbelt will not retract back into the b pillar when taken off. It will get caught in the door when closing it and prevent the driver's door from closing. The transmission slips out of gear when decelerating and accelerating in traffic. This causes the transmission to slam back into gear.

Oct 5, 2026 · Engine
I am filing this complaint regarding a safety-related engine problem with my 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. My vehicle is currently experiencing excessive crankcase pressure associated with the PCV system. The vehicle requires PCV service, and I have been advised that the excessive crankcase pressure has contributed to…

Oct 3, 2026 · Engine
Timing chain guide broke and caused catastropic engine failure while driving 70 miles an hour on the highway causing steering, brakes etc to lock up putting me and my family at risk of accident and great bodily harm. Vehicle is available for inspection. No prior knowledge of mechanic problems due to only having…

Sep 23, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
Wipers just stopped working on the highway in a very bad rain storm, when I was taking my daughter to school. We could not see and had to put our hazards on and somehow carefully pull off to the side of the road. We could have easily been rear ended or worse “Killed”. There was no warning given. This was very scary…

Aug 22, 2026 · Engine
In February of 2025, while driving my 2016 Chevy Equinox home from work, I heard a loud pop and loss of engine power a block from home. The weather conditions at the time were below freezing and light snow. After getting my vehicle home, my neighbor, who works for GM looked under my Equinox and discovered the rear…

Equinox model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2013	2	751	20	5
2014	1	549	23	4
2015	2	680	24	6
2016	1	399	14	3
2017	0	276	18	4
2018	5	410	23	4
2019	4	308	23	7

Across all years, the 2010 Equinox has the most complaints (784). All Chevrolet Equinox years →

Questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, the most recent reported on June 21, 2016 (Equipment: other, labels, Tires). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?: Owners have filed 399 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (203 complaints), followed by visibility/wiper (114).
How many 2016 Chevrolet Equinox complaints mention a crash or fire?: 14 of 399 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 22 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 17, 2026.