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2017 Chevrolet Equinox Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has 30 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox

Engine
146
Powertrain
30
Other
30
Airbags
18
Electrical
15
Visibility
8
Wheels
4
Speed Control
4
Seat Belts
3
Structure
3

30

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 15, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1.Since I bought the car it has needed oil on a weekly basis. I took it in for repair it had somethi...
Mar 6, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon arriving to the destination,...
Feb 19, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMPCV valve got clogged and failed, i have an extended warranty and the extended warranty EXCLUDES thi...
Jan 24, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2/4/19 bulletin issued for PCV valve defect [XXX] bought car from dealer, was told nothing wrong wit...
Jan 11, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE114k miles and the PCV valve was collecting condensation which froze. This caused a build up of pres...
Jan 4, 2025POWER TRAINMajority of the oil leaked out of the vehicle, the low oil light never came on. Car was towed to the...
Jan 18, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEPCV valve froze causing rear main crankcase seal to break and massive oil loss. Fotunately I was ab...
Jan 14, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI was driving my car to work it started shaking really bad. It cut off on me and was leaking oil. C...
Jan 14, 2024POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEWhen I was driving the vehicle, the dash said low pressure oil turn car off. Not even enough time to...
Oct 6, 2023POWER TRAINBearing on front intermediate shaft broken or missing.
Feb 28, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMy engine failed. It's available for inspection upon request. The engine stalled in the middle of hi...
Jan 31, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI am a recent 2017 Equinox owner with a 2.4L Ecotec engine. I purchased the vehicle 9 months ago and...
Jan 17, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMy 2017 equinox which I purchased at this dealership starting burning excessive oil and has bad pist...
Dec 26, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe rear main seal on the vehicle broke and dumped oil onto the road. The vehicle instantly stopped ...
Dec 24, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI arrived at my workplace. Was there for about an hour, I then went outside to grab something from m...
Jun 30, 2022POWER TRAINSeveral transmission components and functions have failed. This has caused dangerous lurching while ...
May 18, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEChevy is already well aware there is a prominent issue with timing chains on their equinox model and...
Mar 27, 2022POWER TRAINThe gear shift when in drive can be pushed into other gears without pushing the button. When driving...
Mar 21, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEOxygen sensor, catalytic system efficiency below threshold bank,o2 circuit low voltage,accelerator p...
Jan 27, 2022POWER TRAINIt seems to be a known problem with the pvc valve getting moisture in it, freezes, and then blowin...

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