2017 Chevrolet Equinox
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 273 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 15th highest complaint count among 21 Equinox model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 18 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 14 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
No safety recalls on file.
Representative owner complaints
273 reports, newest first.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 20, 2025
Twice the exhaust has leaked into the cabin to the point where it is very noticeable. It causes headaches and breathing problems. GM has known of this issue for several years and it has been reported several times. GM placed a bandaid on it knowing it would fail.
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 20, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, there was an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle while the air conditioning system was activated or turned off. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was a leak in the exhaust pipe, and that the exhaust pipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Engine, Nov 11, 2025
I have the ECOTEC 2.4 engine the engine has gone out and GM is stating car needs a new engine. At 10,000. Two different associates told me to get a new car before they even checked the car.
Engine, Nov 1, 2025, crash
Driving on the highway, nothing unusual or out of the ordinary. Within a 30 second span of time, the car started making a horrible rattling sound, followed by a loud snap sound, then smoke, then I was off the road with oil pouring out of the bottom of the car. Towed home, car was dropped off at the Chevrolet dealership mechanic. As far as I can tell, it fits the description that others have had with this car, namely that some apparent oil consumption issue that never came up on warning lamps resulted in the catastrophic engine failure that nearly launched me off the highway. The vehicle is currently awaiting diagnostics from the mechanic, and I have yet to hear back from them over a week later. There were no warning lights of any sort, and the oil life meter said there was 38% oil life remaining before it would need an oil change. If I had known about this issue before I bought the car, there is a 0% chance I would have bought it.
Engine, Oct 16, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stoplight, the engine seized without any warning lights illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, there was an abnormal sound and odor coming from the engine. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that pistons needed to be replaced and that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
Engine, Sep 6, 2025
Engine failed in traffic at stop sign Numerous reports of burning oil Quickly and engine failing... Could happen at any time anywhere leaving one stranded and at risk of collision or crime... After having it replaced at 64000 miles it did the same thing 1 year later. Cost 10000$. Thousands of people have reported this defect.
Engine, Aug 29, 2025
TIMING CHAIN MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE ENGINE TO COMPLETELY FAIL AND THE CAR IS NOW UNROAD WORTHY. DID OIL CHANGES FREQUENTLY DUE TO FAST CONSUMPTION OF OIL. NEVER OVERHEATED BUT NOW THE CYLINDERS, OIL PUMP AND HEADS ARE NO GOOD AND A REBUILT OR NEW USED ENGINE WOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPAIR THE CAR.
Engine, Aug 27, 2025
Fo2017 Chevrolet Equinox with the 2.4L Ecotec engine, excessive oil consumption can indirectly cause a timing chain to fail which is a major safety hazard to all occupants.
Engine, Aug 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered before hesitating to maintain automotive power. In addition, while at a stoplight, the vehicle lost automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. A second independent mechanic arrived at the residence and diagnosed the vehicle and confirmed the failure. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 72,500.
Tires, Jul 28, 2025
Sistema monitor de llantas . P225/65R27
Air bags, Jul 28, 2025
Desconocido bolsas de aire takata posible retirada .. Alto consumo de combustible
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Visibility/wiper, Jul 28, 2025
parabrisas agrietado , puerta no coinside, air bag..
Air bags, Jul 17, 2025, crash
I was in a car accident (car total loss), my air bags did NOT deploy and a light came on after the crash to say the airbags malfunctioned.
Engine, Jul 16, 2025
My car began making a knocking noise and lost power. I was not expecting to be out of oil as I recently had my oil changed. This happened several times while traveling before I realized the engine was burning through oil. My solution has been temporary, frequently checking the oil level and adding oil after an estimated 500 miles. I do not take my vehicle on trips more than 30 minutes and recently rented a vehicle to attend a meeting. I spoke with the service department of Herb Chevrolet and was told my vehicle is not under recall, but what the issue has been found to be is a need to reseal or replace the pistons.
Wheels, Engine, Jun 14, 2025
I have to constantly add oil.I have more frequent oil changes.Panel doesn’t display low oil .Mechanic & several others tell me these cars burn oil faster.Combustion of oil leading to excessive oil consumption & premature wear on engine After putting air in tires,the sensors have to be reset & they say I have to go to a dealer
Engine, Jun 10, 2025
The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 5 quarts of oil for every 2,000 miles driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an oil consumption test was performed, and the dealer confirmed that the vehicle was experiencing an excessive oil consumption. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and while driving, the engine made abnormal metallic and banging sounds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the engine was replaced at the contact's expense. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the engine was replaced twice under warranty. The contact stated that the vehicle seemed to be repaired; however, the vehicle was involved in a crash and was totaled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 17, 2025
High Pressure fuel pump failure on engine block. car cuts off, engine light on. failed Emission test.
Engine, May 8, 2025
PVC port plugged during freezing weather caused excessive crankcase pressure causing the rear main seal to blow out resulting in the loss of engine oil. Went to 2 different repair shops who confirmed each other’s diagnosis. At minimal mileage for a 2017 year car, the engine had to be replaced at considerable cost. The car was continuously maintained by a Chevrolet dealership, with records to support that maintenance.
Electrical system, Engine, May 7, 2025
Rear mail oil leak Engine gone timing chain failure allowed the engine pistons to contact the engine valves thereby damaging the valves and pistons.
Air bags, May 6, 2025
Siempre se le prende la luz “atiende airbag” Hace 2 años la compuse que fue el sensor y ahora tengo 2 semanas que se se le prendio la lleve al dealer y que la bolsa salió defectuosa de fábrica y es muy caro .
Engine, Apr 30, 2025
I was driving down the highway and as I was going up a hill my car made a loud noise and then shut down. I had to coast to the side of the highway. I was stranded on the side of the highway with my two year old for 3 hours while I waited for a tow truck. I had to have my car towed and it was confirmed that my engine had locked up. My car has 106,000K miles on it and has had all routine maintenance completed on it. There were no warning lights before this happened and the mechanics do not know why the engine locked up.
Engine, Apr 27, 2025
Engine oil consumption is bad to the point that it consumes 5 quarts of oil a week to the point that the engine seized from lack of oil and went into maintenance mode shutting down while driving leaving me stranded in the side of the road
Engine, Apr 22, 2025
Excessive oil consumption causing failed engine at 60k miles. This was regularly maintained.
Electrical system, Apr 21, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 55,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 128,826.