2017 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

178Engine complaints

65.9%Of all 270 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE178 · 65.9%

Unspecified / other35 · 13%

POWER TRAIN31 · 11.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM20 · 7.4%

AIR BAGS19 · 7%

Share of the 270 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.

What owners report

“The engine failed while I was on the road traveling with my children. The vehicle is currently at the dealership and it has been confirmed…”NHTSA complaint 11500434 — filed 01/06/2023

“The rear main seal on the vehicle broke and dumped oil onto the road. The vehicle instantly stopped being able to accelerate, but no engine…”NHTSA complaint 11499710 — filed 01/01/2023

“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power four times within 15…”NHTSA complaint 11499361 — filed 12/29/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox: 178 of 270 complaints on file (65.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?

270 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.