Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 276 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 180 complaints
- Unknown or Other 37 complaints
- Power Train 32 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 21 complaints
- Air Bags 19 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
Of the 276 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 276 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has a concerning number of engine-related complaints but no recall campaigns, suggesting potential reliability issues. The high volume of complaints related to the engine and powertrain indicates frequent issues in these areas. However, the absence of recalls limits the ability to confirm these issues beyond the submitted complaints.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | very common |
| Power Train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| Fuel System | 60,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pads replacement every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfiring or stalling
- Unexplained loss of power
- Transmission slipping or jerking
- Fuel smell in the cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.