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2015 Chevrolet Equinox: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Equinox years.
680 owner complaints, most about visibility/wiper. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 Equinox?The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has 680 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper and engine.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Equinox years only. How we score it
Is 2015 a good year for the Equinox?
Across the 22 Equinox model years we track, complaint volume runs from 94 (2009) to 784 (2010). With 680 complaints, the 2015 Equinox sits above the model's median of 398.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2015 Equinox
air bags:side/window
Campaign 15V666000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Campaign 22V165000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by powertrain and generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Equinox. See the full Equinox owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Equinox listings typically run $11,900–$21,431.
Other Equinox model years
Compare every Equinox year side by side to see how 2015 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Equinox against its rivals
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