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2015 Chevrolet Equinox recalls & problems

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has 2 safety recalls and 680 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper (250 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints680filed by owners
Crashes · fires24 · 6reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2015 Chevrolet Equinox in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

VisibilityMar 17, 2022

Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Recall 22V165000681,509 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
General 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.
Risk
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.
Air bagsOct 16, 2015

Side/window

Recall 15V666000395 vehicles

Problem
General 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.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk17.4%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.1%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2015 Chevrolet Equinox NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2015 Chevrolet Equinox NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Equinox FWD FFV

26mpg combined
City / highway22 / 31 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

Equinox FWD

26mpg combined
City / highway22 / 31 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

Equinox AWD

23mpg combined
City / highway20 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Equinox AWD FFV

23mpg combined
City / highway20 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Equinox FWD

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Equinox AWD

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Visibility/wiper25011075,703 mi
Engine22724190,000 mi
Power trainTransfer case (4-wheel drive); Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)6340080,673 mi
Unknown or other5411158,148 mi
Electrical system4510038,929 mi
Air bagsSrs malfunction warning lamp/light381701755,700 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3111070,000 mi
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor3000099,000 mi
Service brakes1500035,700 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)1500146,000 mi
Steering1410020,000 mi
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal1420035,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations