2015 Chevrolet Equinox reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 844
- 365 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- VISIBILITY/WIPER
- 250 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 37 reported crashes · 32 injuries · 8 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#538
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+536
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2013-2017
+554
median 290 complaints in 624 records
Top component share
30%
Visibility/Wiper: 250 complaints
What owners report fails — 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 250
- ENGINE 227
- POWER TRAIN 61
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 54
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 45
2 recalls on record for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
- NHTSA 22V165000 · 2022 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 15V666000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may
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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 2015 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 2015 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
NHTSA has 844 consumer complaints on record for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper (250 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2015 Chevrolet Equinox units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report problems with: visibility/wiper (250), engine (227), power train (61), unknown or other (54). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2015 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.