2010 Chevrolet Equinox
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,118
- rank #321 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 2
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Engine
- 271 complaints (24%)
- Reported harm
- 24 crashes / 30 injuries
- 0 deaths; 13 fires
2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2011 Chevrolet Equinox
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2011 Chevrolet Equinox
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,136
- rank #310 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 3
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Engine
- 385 complaints (34%)
- Reported harm
- 55 crashes / 66 injuries
- 6 deaths; 5 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
18
2010 Chevrolet Equinox has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
1
2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2011 Chevrolet Equinox
Top component overlap
Same family
Engine vs Engine
2010 Chevrolet Equinox problem mix
- ENGINE 271
- POWER TRAIN 173
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 132
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 78
- AIR BAGS 54
2011 Chevrolet Equinox problem mix
- ENGINE 385
- POWER TRAIN 139
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 69
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 68
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 61
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox or 2011 Chevrolet Equinox?
2010 Chevrolet Equinox has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,118 vs 1,136). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).