2019 Chevrolet Equinox Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026

64Service Brakes complaints

22.1%Of all 290 complaints

#2Most-reported category

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

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE95 · 32.8%

SERVICE BRAKES64 · 22.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41 · 14.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM40 · 13.8%

Unspecified / other36 · 12.4%

Share of the 290 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.

What owners report

“While exiting the highway I went to put on my brakes and there were no power brakes. It pedal was stiff and I had to…”NHTSA complaint 11436164 — filed 10/09/2021

“i was traveling on cruise control at 60 mph when i clicked down to 55 mph at speed change. a couple minutes later the brakes…”NHTSA complaint 11427660 — filed 08/03/2021

“I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH AND I HEARD A NOISE. ENGINE SAID SPEED REDUCE. WHEN I WENT TO BRAKE THE CAR HARD NO POWER…”NHTSA complaint 11318159 — filed 03/15/2020

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox: 64 of 290 complaints on file (22.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?

290 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 21 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES 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.