2023 Chevrolet Equinox Safety Report
2023 Chevrolet Equinox Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (73) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 3 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Fuel/Propulsion System | Compare fuel/propulsion system issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox with 25 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2020 | Check the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox before buying across this generation. |
Chevrolet Equinox Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chevrolet Equinox years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevrolet Equinox | 48 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Chevrolet Equinox | 139 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2025 Chevrolet Equinox | 163 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox | 78 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox | 25 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Chevrolet Equinox | 264 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2023 Chevrolet Equinox Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Fuel/Propulsion System
22 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
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7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
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7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
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5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
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4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
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3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
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Reliability Score
The 2023 Chevrolet Equinox receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure The High Pressure Fuel Pump has failed in multiple instances, putting the safety of the vehicle and its occupants at risk, especially during high-speed driving. |
High | Rare | 60k miles |
| Service Brakes Issues Service brakes have shown signs of malfunction, leading to potential safety hazards, particularly during high-speed driving. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Failures Electrical system failures have been reported, causing the vehicle to shut down or enter limp mode, which can be dangerous, especially on highways. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Engine Power Reduction The 'Engine Power is Reduced' message has appeared multiple times, indicating potential issues with the engine or fuel system, affecting performance and safety. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox:
Issues with the high pressure fuel pump have been reported, affecting the vehicle's performance and safety.
Service brakes have shown signs of malfunction, leading to potential safety hazards.
Electrical system failures have been reported, causing the vehicle to shut down or enter limp mode.
The 'Engine Power is Reduced' message has appeared multiple times, indicating potential issues with the engine or fuel system.
Recall Details for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox by NHTSA:
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Consequence: The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for ...
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222388911.
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.
Consequence: A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222377890.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes.
My Equinox completely stopped functioning in the middle of a major intersection as I was making a left turn during 5pm traffic. I was able to push the car out of the intersection with the help of other drivers (they had to exit their vehicles to assist) and the car restarted - I drove back roads to chevy dealership with the car cutting out unexpectedly twice more while the vehicle was moving and t...
I can be driving at speeds up to 40 -60mph. The car will just shut down on high way, putting not only myself but children at risk of a crash. The car will start reduced power engine, and the engine will start to stall and completely shut down. I have taken it to nick chevy in tarentum pa multiple times regarding this issue. They state software issue. But every so many months it does it again. Put...
Within the past two months, I have experienced multiple significant mechanical failures that raise serious concerns about the reliability and safety of this vehicle. First, the air conditioning compressor failed at approximately 55,000 miles. This was an unexpected and costly repair for a vehicle that is only two years old and has been properly maintained. Shortly thereafter, the fuel pump faile...
High capacity fuel pump stopped working while going up a hill. Lost all driving power on freeway and was unable to accelerate any more. Luckily there was a pull off on the freeway or I would have been on a blind turn with cars going 70mph. Had to have pump replaced at a local shop as there was no recall for 2023. 2021 and 2022 have the recall for this specific component.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, he observed a "reduced engine power " message appear and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road, where the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to restart immediately, but it restarted 45 minutes la...
My car has a vibration, I went to the dealer after one week of buying it, they first told me it has a learning transmission and after it learns how I drive it will go away. I later found out there is not such thing, the vibration at first was at slow speeds 30 t0 40 mph. I made a complaint to gm and the dealer, the dealer felt the vibration but could find what was the cause and said gm has to rec...
My car has been shutting down or going into limp mode. It has happened 4 times now and has left me stranded. The second time it happened I was going highway speeds and car lost power causing me to almost get rearended trying to pull my car off road. The 3rd time it happened my car stahled while idling and I could not get it to start back up in the middle of traffic at intersection. I have had i...
In September 2025 engine light came on and the message Engine Power is Reduced. The message and light went off. In October 2025 the engine light came on again and another message came on. Something like service ES. I didn’t catch the rest of it. No trouble driving and engine light went out after driving awhile. I took it to the Chevy dealer and they told me I need a new fuel pump. Car has only ...
Check engine light, reduced engine performance, stalling antiskid message coming on misfire won’t accelerate hard starting. First time June 2025 bad fuel injector second time August 2025 bad fuel injector third time October 2025 car at dealership replacing high-pressure fuel pump.all repairs done at Bomnin Chevrolet west Kendall Miami fl 33177
Car stalling
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving uphill, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning illuminated. The contact immediately depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle accelerated, and the light turned off. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The contact stated that two years later, while driving approximately 40 MPH, the check...
High pressure fuel pump bad before 60,000 miles
The component that’s failed and malfunctioning is the High Pressure Fuel Pump. Myself and my children’s safety was put at risk multiple times when the vehicle shut off multiple times and sputtering going into reduced power mode and the vehicle shutting off multiple times after it is started for at least 5-10 seconds. Yea the issue was fixed through a local Chevrolet dealership after having the v...
While I was driving the Engine reduce power came on. I was currently doing 75 miles and the truck dropped down to 55 miles per hour. I took it to the Chevrolet place and it needed a fuel pump , and I was advised that this has been a common issue for the Chevrolet Equinox vehicles , and my vehicle is practically brand new. This issue needs to looked into because the is dangerous and a-lot of dealer...
I want to explain my case to protect a future person with this problem and that they soon take action. This has happened to me on 2 occasions. [XXX], my vehicle suddenly stopped at a speed of 55 miles on [XXX] in Miami and the car dashboard showed a lack of gasoline power that the gas pump stopped working, braking the car abruptly and with a high risk that a vehicle could collide with me at high ...
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted; however, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving on a four-lane busy highway. The vehicle was towe...
The fuel pump on my 2023 Chevrolet Equinox began malfunctioning on [XXX] when the check engine light came on. Less than 24 hours later, the light went out. On [XXX], while leaving a CVS pharmacy, the vehicle jerked, then the engine shut off. After putting the car in park, I was able to restart the car and continue on. On [XXX], the check engine light illuminated again. While sitting at a stop ligh...
Fuel pump. It’s available for inspection. Left me stuck on the side of a busy highway with cars flying past. Check engine light. A message said engine power reduced had to take side streets home with hazard lights. Car would not accelerate or go over 40 mph on a 45 mph road. I had the check engine light checked at auto zone. No the vehicle has not been inspected. No warning lights before. I pushed...
High pressure fuel pump failed while driving causing a sudden loss in power. Vehicle went into limp mode and would not exceed 5 mph. Check engine light and dash warning illuminated. Vehicle had to be towed. Dealer could then not get vehicle to even start. The sudden loss of power in a traffic situation would be dangerous with the potential for another vehicle to collide from the rear due to the ...
Unable to respond to text messages verbally whenever you get a text. Initially the driver could accept and reply thru the radio if so desired but now this function does not work as before. Both the dealer and Chevrolet have not resolved the issue. Three case numbers have been assigned (9-14405693026, 9-14415635001, & 9-1445732776) without resolving the issue. The vehicle is well within warrant...
Showing 20 of 73 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
Has the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX been recalled?
Yes, the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX have?
The 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX has 73 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 3 involved crashes. 2 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX?
The 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX involve fuel/propulsion system (22 complaints), unknown or other (7 complaints), service brakes (7 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system, steering,service brakes, fuel system, gasoline.
How many crash reports does the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX have?
There are 3 crash reports associated with the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX out of 73 total complaints (4.1% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX have?
There are no fire reports for the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX.
How many injuries are reported for the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX?
2 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX is acceptable with caveats. It has 73 complaints, 3 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX?
The components with the most failures on the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX are: 1. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (22 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (7 complaints), 3. SERVICE BRAKES (7 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5 complaints), 5. STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES (4 complaints). FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 22 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX?
Be cautious of potential electrical and fuel system issues, especially during high-speed driving. Regular maintenance is crucial to ensure safety. The 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX has 73 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX?
The 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 73 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 3 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure and Service Brakes Issues.
What are the known issues with the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX?
Known issues with the 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX include: High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure, Service Brakes Issues, Electrical System Failures, Engine Power Reduction. These are based on patterns found across 73 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?
Common issues include service brakes, electrical system, high pressure fuel pump, and engine power reduction.
Can the vehicle shut down while driving?
Yes, multiple reports indicate the vehicle has shut down or entered limp mode, especially on highways.
Are there any recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?
Yes, there are recalls for child seat anchors, air bag sensors, and seat issues.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential electrical and fuel system issues, especially during high-speed driving. Regular maintenance is crucial to ensure safety.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. The data includes 73 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 3 reported crashes, 2 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14