2019 Chevrolet Equinox reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 408
- 287 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 94 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 31 reported crashes · 8 injuries · 9 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,280
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+100
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2017-2021
+128
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
23%
Engine: 94 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Chevrolet Equinox
- ENGINE 94
- SERVICE BRAKES 64
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 41
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 40
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 36
4 recalls on record for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox
- NHTSA 20V668000 · 2020 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of
- NHTSA 19V667000 · 2019 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEM A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 19V184000 · 2019 · SEATS In the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant seated in the
- NHTSA 18V576000 · 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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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 2019 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 2019 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
NHTSA has 408 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (94 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Chevrolet Equinox units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (94), service brakes (64), electrical system (41), fuel/propulsion system (40). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 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.