2017 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and problems
No recalls and 276 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.
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.
2017 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
I own a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and approximately 50,000 miles. The vehicle suddenly stopped starting without any prior warning signs, unusual noises, or dashboard warnings indicating a serious mechanical problem. After the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, I was told that the timing…
I have replaced the fuel pump on this vehicle three times. The last time was done the first week of August. It’s the first week of October and it’s going out again.
ENGINE OIL MESSAGE SYSTEM FAILED. Vehicle available for inspection upon request. PERSONAL SAFETY and SAFETY of PASSENGER and OTHERS AT RISK due to driving car with no to little oil burning oil presents loss of control of vehicle while operating. PROBLEM CONFIRMED by Independent Insurance Servicer. VEHICLE COMPONENT…
It consumes the whole tank of oil within 6 days and then damages the entire engine.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The vehicle was a private sale from Facebook Marketplace. The mileage was 98,776 miles on 1/5/26. The contact had decided that a larger vehicle was needed and brought the vehicle to the dealer to trade it. The contact received a Carfax report from the…
Equinox model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | 4 | 318 | 21 | 7 |
Across all years, the 2010 Equinox has the most complaints (784). All Chevrolet Equinox years →
Questions
- Does the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
- Owners have filed 276 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (180 complaints), followed by unknown or other (37).
- How many 2017 Chevrolet Equinox complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 18 of 276 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 16 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 7, 2026.