Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has 3 recalls, 681 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
681
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V502000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow t...
14V447000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SR...
11V511000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMB...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The abs braking and stability control light came on and has stayed on and took to mechanic shop and ... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Recently got an oil change, and in a month I’ve had to “top-off” my oil. Constantly have to make sur... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | SUSPENSION | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Rear tailgate. Borrowed vehicle from a friend for a trip. When opening the tailgate with the exter... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | ENGINE | The vehicles oil needs to be checked every day to make sure the levels are not low. The vehicle has ... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | the abs light came on the dash and traction control.i was driving in a rain storm and went around a ... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS | About six months ago, my steering wheel would get hot in the middle of it, but I kind of didn’t know... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | ABS stabilizer light on dash shows ABS malfunction.took it to certified mechanic to check the proble... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My Vehicle had an open Recall N192268180 TAILPIPE EMISSIONS - OXYGEN SENSOR. I made an appt for the ... |
| Feb 11, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the e... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | ENGINE | My check engine light has been on and I've had people with machines to turn it off. It came back on ... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | ENGINE | Why is consuming a lot of oil This car the mileage is Les the 130000 I buy and didn’t know the issu... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | ENGINE | I had the excessive oil consumption recall repair done when it was recalled originally, however the ... |
| Nov 11, 2024 | ENGINE | I purchased this vehicle on[XXX]. I was advised that there was an open recall for the O2 SENSOR. On ... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | My drivers side wiper blade stopped working while the passenger side is still working. I saw a recal... |
| Sep 25, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Windshield wipers stopped working |
| Sep 22, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | In May 2024 there was an open recall regarding o2 sensor which was "fixed" by the dealer in July 202... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2012 Chevrolet equinox burns/leaks oil which cause the serpentine belt to pop off & I had to replace... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,ENGINE | The underbody of my 2012 Equinox is completely rusted and now not drivable. The KFrame is rotten and... |
| Aug 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have owned this car for over 3 years. I have ALWAYS started the car, closed the doors, gotten the ... |