2016 Chevrolet Equinox reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 487
- 305 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 199 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 20 reported crashes · 31 injuries · 6 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,068
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+179
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2014-2018
+190
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
41%
Engine: 199 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Chevrolet Equinox
- ENGINE 199
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 111
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 31
- POWER TRAIN 24
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22
1 recall on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox
- NHTSA 16V449000 · 2016 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or
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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 2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
NHTSA has 487 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is engine (199 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Chevrolet Equinox units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (199), visibility/wiper (111), unknown or other (31), power train (24). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 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.