The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 290 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

290

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V6670002019-19-09

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.

A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox has accumulated 290 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine43

02Service Brakes39

03Unknown Or Other19

04Fuel/propulsion System18

05Power Train17

290 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Economy

24–32mpg combined

22-28city

28-39hwy

$2,400-$3,400/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox ranges from 24 to 32 MPG combined. That's a 8 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Equinox AWD - Automatic 6-spd

32mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel DriveDiesel

28 city38 hwy~$2,650/yr6/10 Average

Equinox FWD - Automatic 6-spd

32mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel

28 city39 hwy~$2,650/yr6/10 Average

Equinox FWD - Automatic 6-spd

28mpg

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city32 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average

Equinox AWD - Automatic 6-spd

27mpg

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$2,500/yr6/10 Average

Equinox FWD - Automatic 9-spd

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$3,250/yr5/10 Average

Equinox AWD - Automatic 9-spd

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city28 hwy~$3,400/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Chevrolet Equinox

35States

32%in top 3

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

MIMichigan

3,69413%

TXTexas

2,69210%

FLFlorida

2,6229%

PAPennsylvania

1,4135%

OHOhio

1,3705%

ILIllinois

1,2524%

NYNew York

1,1384%

MOMissouri

9603%

DEDelaware

8983%

CACalifornia

8833%

DCWashington DC

8553%

INIndiana

8163%

MDMaryland

7323%

AZArizona

7123%

NJNew Jersey

6442%

NCNorth Carolina

6262%

MNMinnesota

6202%

GAGeorgia

5972%

OKOklahoma

5302%

WI429

NH412

TN333

NE318

WA274

IA272

KY246

UT238

CO230

RI224

MA222

AL189

VT171

OR163

NV160

VA144

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

Buying a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox a good car to buy?

The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report engine as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?

You'll get between 24 and 32 MPG combined from the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?

Out of 290 owner complaints, engine issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.