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Chevrolet Equinox 2023

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Front-wheel (FWD)

Specifications

Engine
1,500 cc
4
Cylinders4
DrivetrainFront-wheel (FWD)
Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

IIHS
Results · 4 door suv
🇺🇸 Local data
Small overlap front: driver-sideGood
Small overlap front: passenger-sideGood
Moderate overlap front: original testGood
Moderate overlap front: updated testPoor
Side: updated testMarginal
Roof strengthGood
Head restraints & seatsGood
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NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2023 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2023 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Fuel economy

🇺🇸 Local data
City
9.0 L/100 km
Highway
7.6 L/100 km
Combined
8.4 L/100 km
Emissions
197 g/km
CO₂

Recalls

3 campaigns🇺🇸 Local data
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR 23V339000 · 2023-05-11 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

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.

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 this recall is N232403240.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER 22V929000 · 2022-12-15 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

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.

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.

SEATS 22V724000 · 2022-09-29 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-09-07 · NHTSA

**NHTSA Complaint Summary: 2023 Chevrolet Equinox Warranty & Safety Failure** * **First Stall & Initial Negligence:** After a factory engine replacement, the vehicle suffered a fuel system failure. Castle Rock Chevrolet falsely claimed it was repaired, leading to a catastrophic stall on a high-speed highway with ra…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE 2026-08-23 · NHTSA

The ongoing issues with my 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, VIN [XXX], which I have brought to your dealership multiple times for the same unresolved problem. I was told three separate times that the engine light was fixed. I checked the vehicle today, and the engine light is still on. I was misled three times. Since purchasi…

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-08-21 · NHTSA

The vehicle is experiencing repeated, sudden engine stalling while driving at speed, creating an immediate risk of a severe traffic collision. In March 2025, the fuel pump failed and was replaced by an independent mechanic, who later had to clear a system clog in August 2025 after a second stall. In August 2026, the d…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-08-16 · NHTSA

From the very first day of purchase, the vehicle displayed a check‑engine light, which I immediately pointed out to your salesperson. My concerns were dismissed, and I was assured that it was “not a big deal,” despite the fact that the issue was clearly present at the time of sale. Since then, I have spent substantia…

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-08-12 · NHTSA

I own a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox that is experiencing unexpected loss of power while driving, hard starting, warning lights, and fuel-system-related diagnostic trouble codes. There is an open GM recall/customer satisfaction program related to the fuel system. I contacted General Motors and was given Customer Assistance …

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-08-04 · NHTSA

Our 2023 Equinox needs the high pressure fuel pump replaced after we broke down on the side of the road. Thankfully, we were able to get to a safe location while we waited for a tow truck since our vehicle would no longer accelerate. There is currently a recall (N242450160) for Equinoxes made between 2023-2024 for t…

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-07-24 · NHTSA

Purchased vehicle at 53k miles in March 27 of this year it broke down April 27 a month later took it to Chevy dealership. They said it had recall to reprogram fuel pump later discovered the high pressure fuel pump went out and one fuel injector went bad at the same time. I wasn’t informed on recalls when purchasing ve…

ENGINE 2026-07-20 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on several occasions, the vehicle lost automotive power with the check engine warning light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Auto Zone and a diagnostic machine retrieved DTC: P0191. The ve…

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-07-13 · NHTSA

My 2023 Equinox RS losses power during quick acceleration for lane changes or passing. It will also lose power during some turns at normal speed. It will also accelerate and deaccelerate at a low speed making it feel like the gears are slipping. Auto stop on occasion will be a hard take off requiring a firm foot on th…

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-07-11 · NHTSA

This malfunction occurred twice while driving in town and on interstate. Car went into low power mode due to fuel pump and fuel injectors failing. Stopped running and would not restart.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-07-07 · NHTSA

Reduced power displayed and engine light came on. This happened on very early morning commute. Dangerous early morning timeframe before 6 am in very dense rural area to where speed totally reduced and then pulled over to losing engine power. Was basically stranded, no one around. Would not start. Had towed. Withou…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2026-07-02 · NHTSA

See attached document for complaint.

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