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2017 Chevrolet Equinox problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 276owner complaints
- 18crash reports
- 4fire reports
- 16injuries reported
276 complaints, against an average of 368 for the other 14 Chevrolet Equinox model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
The components named most often in the 276 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2017 Chevrolet Equinox owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 276 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why is my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox burning or losing oil?66 owners · 23.9%
- What causes a knocking, ticking or rattling noise in the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox engine?36 owners · 13%
- Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox stall, lose power or shut off while driving?35 owners · 12.7%
- Has the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox had engine failures?35 owners · 12.7%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?20 owners · 7.2%
- Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox smell of burning or smoke?11 owners · 4%
Has the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2017 Chevrolet Equinox owners report?
12 of the 276 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
I own a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and approximately 50,000 miles. The vehicle suddenly stopped starting without any prior warning signs, unusual noises, or dashboard warnings indicating a serious mechanical problem. After the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, I was told that the timing chain had failed, causing the engine to lose proper timing and resulting in internal engine damage, including damage to the pistons and other engine components. I am concerned that such a serious failure occurred at approximately 50,000 miles and without any advance warning. The…
I have replaced the fuel pump on this vehicle three times. The last time was done the first week of August. It’s the first week of October and it’s going out again.
ENGINE OIL MESSAGE SYSTEM FAILED. Vehicle available for inspection upon request. PERSONAL SAFETY and SAFETY of PASSENGER and OTHERS AT RISK due to driving car with no to little oil burning oil presents loss of control of vehicle while operating. PROBLEM CONFIRMED by Independent Insurance Servicer. VEHICLE COMPONENT INSPECTED by Certified Manufacturer Dealership Service Department. SYMPTOMS of burning oil mid-late August 2026 SYMPTOMS of stalling shaking loud rattling from engine SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP appeared SEPTEMBER 25, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The vehicle was a private sale from Facebook Marketplace. The mileage was 98,776 miles on 1/5/26. The contact had decided that a larger vehicle was needed and brought the vehicle to the dealer to trade it. The contact received a Carfax report from the dealer indicating an odometer discrepancy. The report indicated that the third owner had rolled back the odometer and that the actual mileage was 111,112. The contact stated that the private seller from whom the vehicle was purchased believed there was only one other owner, but after…
My car was in Clarksburg Crown, Mitsubishi, and a lot that had no monitoring, and it was a sticker saying the car was not ready to be sold, and I still went with it trusting the crown Mitsubishi Car associate however there are fuses added to my car weather from them or from car auto tunes in Morgantown I’m not sure but my car has the ability to run without my foot on the gas or things happening to my to my acceleration
The contact owns a 2017 Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced oil consumption failures. While examine the vehicle he contact discover very little oil was present although oil was recently added to the engine. The oil light warning light did not display and no oil leaks were present. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determined the cause of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. . The failure mileage was 130,000.
2017 Chevrolet Equinox Premier certified pre-owned vehicle experienced multiple safety-related defects. 1. REPEATED STARTING FAILURES (electrical/battery/starter system): - March 17, 2026: Complete battery failure, vehicle would not start. AAA/GM Roadside Assistance called. Dealer inspected but could not diagnose root cause or explain battery drain. Preceded by unusually loud windshield wiper motor and engine noise (March 15). - April 13, 2026 (4:01pm): Engine failed to turn over twice in parking lot before starting on third attempt. SAFETY RISK: Sudden starting failures create stranding…
The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle collided with a deer. During the crash, the air bags became inoperable and failed to inflate or expose themselves out of the housing, and an “Air Bag Needs Service” warning message was displayed. The contact also noticed a strong fume-like odor following the impact and stated that the air bag system appeared to engage but did not deploy. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed, and law enforcement…
1.Since I bought the car it has needed oil on a weekly basis. I took it in for repair it had something to do with the oil consumption device $2270.00 to fix. 2. timing chain went out had to fix that too $$$$ 3. While driving along the car at rush hour the car suddenly died without any warning. Had to go off the road clipped a tree and all the cars behind me looked like billiard balls going in all directions so as not to rear end my car. EXTREMELY UNSAFE CAR I CANT BELIEVE THAT THEY HAVE RECALLED EVERY OTHER YEAR FOR THIS ENGINE ISSUE AND NOT THE 2017!!!!!!!!
Desconocido bolsas de aire takata posible retirada .. Alto consumo de combustible
Bearing on front intermediate shaft broken or missing.
Was in an accident, where my front bumper was hit going about 60 and air bags did not deploy.
2017 Chevrolet Equinox: questions owners ask
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 276 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox; the most common categories were engine (180, 65.2%), power train (32, 11.6%), fuel/propulsion system (21, 7.6%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 18 complaints mention a crash, 4 mention a fire, 16 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
Across 276 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (65.2% of complaints), power train (11.6% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (7.6% of complaints), air bags (6.9% of complaints), electrical system (6.9% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox burning or losing oil?
66 of the 276 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox (23.9%) describe excessive oil consumption or oil leaks. One owner wrote: "ENGINE OIL MESSAGE SYSTEM FAILED. Vehicle available for inspection upon request. PERSONAL SAFETY and SAFETY of PASSENGER and OTHERS AT RISK due to driving car with no to little oil burning oil presents loss of control of vehicle while operating." (NHTSA complaint 11768453, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
What causes a knocking, ticking or rattling noise in the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox engine?
36 of the 276 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox (13%) describe a knocking, ticking or rattling engine noise. One owner wrote: "ENGINE OIL MESSAGE SYSTEM FAILED. Vehicle available for inspection upon request. PERSONAL SAFETY and SAFETY of PASSENGER and OTHERS AT RISK due to driving car with no to little oil burning oil presents loss of control of vehicle while operating." (NHTSA complaint 11768453, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
35 of the 276 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox (12.7%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "ENGINE OIL MESSAGE SYSTEM FAILED. Vehicle available for inspection upon request. PERSONAL SAFETY and SAFETY of PASSENGER and OTHERS AT RISK due to driving car with no to little oil burning oil presents loss of control of vehicle while operating." (NHTSA complaint 11768453, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Has the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox had engine failures?
35 of the 276 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox (12.7%) describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. One owner wrote: "While driving to work in negative degree weather I got a message saying reduce engine power and before I could pull over it had lost all power. Having it towed and now needing a new engine I see im not the first one with this problem." (NHTSA complaint 11724211, March 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
20 of the 276 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox (7.2%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "My son was driving and all of a sudden the check engine light came on, it got really loud and stalled out while he was driving. Luckily he was on a road with a low speed limit. If this had happened on the highway it could have been extremely dangerous." (NHTSA complaint 11569881, February 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox smell of burning or smoke?
11 of the 276 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox (4%) describe a burning smell or smoke. One owner wrote: "ENGINE OIL MESSAGE SYSTEM FAILED. Vehicle available for inspection upon request. PERSONAL SAFETY and SAFETY of PASSENGER and OTHERS AT RISK due to driving car with no to little oil burning oil presents loss of control of vehicle while operating." (NHTSA complaint 11768453, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Equinox
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2017 only.