CarProblemIndexSource: NHTSAData retrieved 2026-07-01

2016 Chevrolet EQUINOX — Recalls, Complaints & Buying Checklist

Quick summary

Recalls: 1 official NHTSA recall(s) on record, e.g. Equipment:Other:Labels.

Most-reported issue: Engine (152 owner reports of 390 total).

Before you buy: owners reported issues most often with Engine, Visibility/Wiper — worth having these checked on a used example.

VIN check: confirm any open recall by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Used-car buying checklist

Based on this model’s reported issues. Tick as you inspect.

Owner-reported complaints by category

Counts are voluntary reports to NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many cars were sold — they are not a failure rate or safety ranking.
Engine152
Visibility/Wiper102
Unknown Or Other28
Power Train25
Electrical System20
Air Bags12
Engine And Engine Cooling9
Steering7
Vehicle Speed Control7
Visibility6

Official recalls

Equipment:Other:Labels — campaign 16V449000 (21/06/2016)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The …

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Source: U.S. NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov), public domain. Data retrieved 2026-07-01 · data v0.1.
This page is general information, not medical, legal, or safety advice. Complaint data is voluntarily reported to NHTSA and is unverified; a complaint count is not a danger or failure rate. Always confirm open recalls for a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with the manufacturer.