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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2GNALBEK5F1171994 · Checked Aug 26, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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2GNALBEK5F1•••••• 2015 Chevrolet EQUINOX

This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2015 Chevrolet EQUINOX build (7 vs 3).

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658on the model
197builds in total
Most reported Engine 4 Visibility 2 Visibility/wiper 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine Dec 2022
Do to excessive oil consumption and cold weather the engine is done and has to be replaced
Visibility May 2022
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
Visibility/wiper Nov 2019
In the middle of a storm while having my wipers on high they just stopped working. I put my car in park to load my 2015 chevy equinox I got back in put my car in drive and the wipers weren't moving any more. I could hear the motor noise but they weren't moving
Engine Jun 2022
Timing chain components went out, causing massive engine failure
Engine Jun 2022
High engine oil consumption, timing chain system failure resulting g in catastrophic engine failure
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2GNALBEK5F1171994 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.