Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Chevrolet Equinox
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 310 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V668000 Missing Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V667000 Improperly Sealed Seam on Fuel Tank NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V184000 Insufficient Weld On Head Restraints NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V576000 Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 101 complaints
- Service Brakes 72 complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 43 complaints
- Unknown or Other 38 complaints
- Power Train 37 complaints
Of the 310 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 310 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox has an average reliability rating due to a moderate number of complaints and recall campaigns. Engine and brake complaints are most common, yet the data remains moderate, offering limited certainty on long-term issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unknown | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
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 and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking noises
- Brake pedal softness
- Electrical system failures
- Fuel leakage odors
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.