2017 Chevrolet Equinox Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 367 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
178
1crashes3fires5injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
35
1crashes6injuries
POWER TRAIN
31
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
20
1crashes2fires5injuries
AIR BAGS
19
14crashes8injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
2fires
VISIBILITY/WIPER
10
SERVICE BRAKES
7
5crashes3injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
2crashes1injuries
Total complaints367

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2017 equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced oil consumption failures. While examine the vehicle he contact discover very little oil was present although oil was recently added to the engine. The oil light warning light did not display and no oil leaks were…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2026-05-11

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-04-15

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-15

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-04-15

“Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 chevrolet equinox. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 98,000. The contact found paperwork inside the glove compartment that indicated that the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER · reported 2026-02-28

“The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet equinox. While the contact’s son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly started shaking, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-02-04

“Due to cold temperatures, the main rear seal blew causing engine, coolant and intake systems to fail. Full replacements are now needed.”

ENGINE · reported 2026-01-27

“The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode and the vehicle decelerated to 5 mph. The contact stated that the message "vehicle entering power saver mode" was displayed. The vehicle was pulled over to the…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2026-01-27
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.