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2024 Chevrolet Equinox problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 2safety recalls
- 190owner complaints
- 6crash reports
- 1fire report
- 7injuries reported
190 complaints, against an average of 374 for the other 14 Chevrolet Equinox model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox?
The components named most often in the 190 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2024 Chevrolet Equinox owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 190 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox been recalled?
2 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: External/Pedestrian Alert General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce a sufficient change in volume between the vehicle being stopped and moving at low speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Risk: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: The vehicle's body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252527170.
Structure: Body: Door General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Risk: A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.
What do 2024 Chevrolet Equinox owners report?
12 of the 190 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.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The failure caused the brakes to lock up. The contact and the child seated in rear in a car seat sustained whiplash and seat belt bruises. The failure mileage was 50,500.
the fuel pump control module failed at 22,016 miles on a basically NEW vehicle, with SUPPOSEDLY COVERED 36,000 mile manufacturer warranty!?
Emergency braking engaged when backing into parking spot in between two vehicles. No obstruction was behind vehicle.
The fuel pump quit while driving, fortunately we were not on as interstate highway. I was able to coast to the side of the road and call for tow. If this occurred on an interstate highway it could have been very dangerous. The dealer repaired the vehicle under a warranty. The fuel pump and control module were replaced.
Earlier that morning the cluster displayed "Service Power Steering - Drive With Care" at 12,925 miles. I photographed it at a traffic light. The vehicle drove normally on that leg, steering assist was not lost, and I dismissed the notification, which cleared. I parked. On restarting a short time later, the vehicle went into failure mode. While driving on surface streets it lost power steering assistance three separate times in about eight minutes. The first was mid-turn: the wheel became substantially harder to turn and required significantly increased force to complete the corner. The secondâŠ
Wheat attempting to enter 40mph traffic from a side street stop sign the Equinox did not accelerate and the engine stopped. There was no warning of a problem. The car would not start and I received a message the a p129f error was detected and it was a critical error. It also said !fuel management system schedule service now. I also received a text that said "Diagnostic alert: Service the engine and transmission system in your 2024 Equinox immediately." I waited 3 hours for a tow and the car was taken to the local Chevrolet dealership where it was serviced. My grandson was with me at the timeâŠ
My drivers side view mirror has been malfunctioning. Nearly ever time I get in my car the side mirror will randomly adjust to a different position, typically all the way up or all the way down. My safety is at risk as sometimes it adjusts and I forget, then when I go to merge on to a highway or even make an evasive driving maneuver the mirror is incorrectly positioned. While I try to adjust it before I get in the car, I should not have to do this every time. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealer yet as I am out of warranty and do not want to pay $250 for exploratory work. The vehicle hasâŠ
I was turning at a green light while following behind a truck pulling a trailer. All of the sudden, the car did the automatic emergency braking. It slammed on the brakes in the middle of an intersection while I was going ~15mph, and gave me whiplash. I am not sure if the car got confused by the trailer in front of me, but this is the first time this has happened in my first few weeks of owning this car. I've read that many others have had this issue with the Chevrolet Equinox EV, and this poses a serious safety issue for drivers of this car and others on the road.
Subject vehicle has 11919 miles. The vehicle is less than three years old and covered under factory warranty. While driving 35MPH, engine suddenly did not respond to throttle. This engine stopped. Driver was able to coast to roadside. After OnStar analysis, engine control computer logged code 'P129F - An issue has been detected in the Fuel Management System used to maintain, control and monitor fuel consumption'. After towing to dealer, part number 13554821 was replaced. There were no prior warnings. The engine just stopped and would not restart. This is a major safety concern. This incidentâŠ
Check engine light with message engine running at diminished capacity as speed would not go above 20mph. Safety at risk from other vehicles on highway until able to reach safe location. Dealer states SES light on P0089 and P228C. GM bulletin on both codes. Programmed ECM with latest calibration for codes listed. If codes come back must do further diagnostics. Concerned about repeat possibility.
My car seized while I was driving. It started fine and I drove about 10 min down the road and all of a sudden it seized. My car was towed to dealership. OnStar sent me a code p129f fuel pump. I was driving on the road and it seized. Could have caused a bad accident. Cars had to go around me. Yes the problem was âfixedâ today 6/30. No prior error messages after is seized my battery light came on
Intella beam system turns off while driving. Radio and lights won't shut off when car is turned off. Crash detection comes on when nothing is in front of you. Dash is blank when starting the vehicle. On star not connecting and then won't turn off.
2024 Chevrolet Equinox: questions owners ask
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 190 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox; the most common categories were visibility/wiper (63, 33.2%), forward collision avoidance (36, 18.9%), fuel/propulsion system (26, 13.7%). There are 2 safety recalls. 6 complaints mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire, 7 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox?
Across 190 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are visibility/wiper (33.2% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (18.9% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (13.7% of complaints), electrical system (13.2% of complaints), service brakes (12.6% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox; the most recent (campaign 25V639000, 2025-09-25) concerns Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: External/Pedestrian Alert. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2024 Chevrolet Equinox?
15 of the 190 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox (7.9%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Driving down the highway and my vehicle lost power. It stopped dead still in the middle of the highway under a hill both front and back. It was very dangerous both for me and the other drivers. Engine light came on and the car wouldnât start ." (NHTSA complaint 11753661, July 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 2024 Chevrolet Equinox stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
11 of the 190 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox (5.8%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Driving down the highway and my vehicle lost power. It stopped dead still in the middle of the highway under a hill both front and back. It was very dangerous both for me and the other drivers. Engine light came on and the car wouldnât start ." (NHTSA complaint 11753661, July 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 2024 Chevrolet Equinox brake suddenly for no reason?
6 of the 190 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox (3.2%) describe sudden, unexpected automatic braking ("phantom braking"). A related recall exists: campaign 25V639000 (forward collision avoidance: warnings: external/pedestrian alert). The fix: The vehicle's body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. One owner wrote: "The vehicleâs software, steering, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) create severe, active driving hazards. First, the steering and traction programming cause violent, unprompted lane deviations." (NHTSA complaint 11756183, August 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 2024 only; combines NHTSA's entries for EQUINOX and EQUINOX EV.