2007 Chevrolet Equinox reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 950
- 24 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- 156 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 15 reported crashes · 25 injuries · 7 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#434
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+642
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2005-2009
+681
median 270 complaints in 846 records
Top component share
16%
Fuel/Propulsion System: 156 complaints
What owners report fails — 2007 Chevrolet Equinox
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 156
- AIR BAGS 127
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 87
- STEERING 76
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 70
1 recall on record for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox
- NHTSA 12V459000 · 2013 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2007 Chevrolet Equinox 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
NHTSA has 950 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (156 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Chevrolet Equinox units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report problems with: fuel/propulsion system (156), air bags (127), electrical system (87), steering (76). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.