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2GNALCEK0H1••••••2017 Chevrolet EQUINOX
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2017 Chevrolet EQUINOX build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
266on the model
77builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Exterior Lighting 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
Seat BeltsJan 2025
The cable that holds the seat belt to the frame of the car severed in half. We are ordering a new cable and fixing it, but I have never heard of this before. I will attach a photo below. We have had the car for a really long time
Electrical SystemJan 2025
Rear mail oil leak Engine gone timing chain failure allowed the engine pistons to contact the engine valves thereby damaging the valves and pistons
EngineNov 2024
Timing chain broke guides and jumped timing which resulted in engine failure. There were no lights indicating a problem before. Engine had to be replaced by a service repair shop
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, there was white smoke coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. There was a trail, and a puddle of oil underneath the vehicle. The contact who is an…
Exterior LightingJan 2017
The headlights on this vehicle are terrible. I understand that they are halogen. I have previously owned a 2011 & 2014 equinox and did not experience this problem. It is dangerous driving at night on country roads. I am forced to continuously drive with the bright headlights on
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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 2GNALCEK0H1506152 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.