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3GNAXHEGXSL••••••2025 Chevrolet EQUINOX
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2025 Chevrolet EQUINOX build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
210on the model
92builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Fuel/propulsion System 3Power Train 2Back Over Prevention 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJan 2026
The Equinox is detecting objects in the rear camera that are not there and automatically applying the automatic emergency breaking. This is causing the car to completely stop and has now caused me to injury my back due to the force of the stop. There is no warning given that the…
Fuel/propulsion SystemDec 2025
Almost every time I fill up with gas ( I use top tier like the manual states), once I start driving, it feels like it misfires or jerks. It will do it one/ two times and then it’s fine… until I fill up with gas again. It’s been doing this since I got the vehicle- no indicator…
Power TrainSep 2025
The vehicle has ongoing and worsening electronic and safety-related issues. The fuel range and fuel economy fluctuate abnormally and frequently, sometimes even while the vehicle is stopped. The infotainment screen has experienced intermittent black areas/partial blackout while…
Lane DepartureDec 2024
Blind spot indicator lights ( both left and right side) randomly alert when there is nothing beside me. Also when I’m backing into a parking spot it also randomly blinks fast
Power TrainAug 2025
This complaint is to clarify and supplement a previous report. The issues began in August 2025, not September. Initially, the vehicle presented abnormal fuel range fluctuations, including while stationary, as well as intermittent “Key Missing” warnings while driving and display…
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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 3GNAXHEGXSL163093 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.