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2023 Chevrolet Equinox reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
118
118 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
34 complaints
Recalls on record
3
see below
Reported harm
8 reported crashes · 7 injuries

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#3,749

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Chevrolet median

-190

median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records

Vs 2021-2025

-80

median 199 complaints in 350 records

Top component share

29%

Fuel/Propulsion System: 34 complaints

What owners report fails — 2023 Chevrolet Equinox

  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 34
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16
  • SERVICE BRAKES 14
  • ENGINE 11
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10

3 recalls on record for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox

  • NHTSA 22V929000 · 2023 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION: In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can i
  • NHTSA 23V339000 · 2023 · CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing
  • NHTSA 22V724000 · 2022 · SEATS A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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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 2023 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 2023 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

NHTSA has 118 consumer complaints on record for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (34 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2023 Chevrolet Equinox units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?

Owners most often report problems with: fuel/propulsion system (34), unknown or other (16), service brakes (14), engine (11). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2023 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.

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