Used Chevrolet Equinox: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 1,623 complaints across these 8 years; the 2018 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the Equinox from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Total
Electrical	42	34	25	13	13	8	14	49	198
Brakes	88	56	60	4		9	12	19	248
Transmission	56	33	28	11	10	3	8	19	168
Engine	27	45	29	6	9	6			122
Fuel system	15	23	23	4	69	25	4	3	166
Wipers and visibility	6						58	88	152

Equinox generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

Fourth generation
2025–now
- 2025first year
Third generation
2018–2024
2022 update: New front grille and redesigned headlamps; Restyled lower fascia and tail lamps; Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

Mileages where Equinox problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
816–13,000 miles	Early fuel pump module stalls	2022
2,600–8,000 miles	No-start and battery drain	2025
3,650–21,500 miles	Shaking under acceleration	2020
4,500–8,000 miles	Transmission fluid leaks	2025
9,500–19,000 miles	Air bag non-deployment	2018
12,580–17,700 miles	Premature tire wear	2018
18,500–67,900 miles	Stop/start battery failures	2018
25,000–55,000 miles	Fuel pump module stalling	2020
28,000–60,000 miles	High-pressure fuel pump failure	2023
39,000–107,310 miles	Brake vacuum pump failure	2019
60,000–77,000 miles	Brake vacuum pump failure	2020
62,000–84,000 miles	Brake vacuum pump failure	2018
72,000–95,000 miles	Transmission replacement	2020