2017 Chevrolet Equinox: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has 270 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag internal combustion engine models (2010s, e.g., 2011-2019):.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

270
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
18
Crash reports
4
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2017 a good year for the Equinox?

Across the 7 Equinox model years we track, complaint volume runs from 86 (2021) to 682 (2012). With 270 complaints, the 2017 Equinox sits about the same asthe model's median of 270.

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

engine
178
power train
32
fuel/propulsion system
20
air bags
19
electrical system
17

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by powertrain and generation. For the internal combustion engine (ICE) models, particularly from the 2010s (e.g., 2011-2019), sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, dominated by reports of severe and recurrent…

  • Internal Combustion Engine Models (2010s, e.g., 2011-2019):
  • Severe engine problems (oil consumption, timing chain issues, PCV valve failures leading to blown seals, complete engine failure) – very frequent.

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 $13,995–$27,354 across 2014 to 2026 model years.

Other Equinox model years

Compare every Equinox year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.

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