2023 Chevrolet Equinox: problems, recalls and what it’s worth

Known problems on the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox

No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.

2023 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.

• Child seats

  The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Details 23V339000

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

  Fix: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.

• Seats

  A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Details 22V724000

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222377890.

• Airbags

  In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.

  Details 22V929000

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222388911.

2023 Chevrolet Equinox safety investigations and free repairs

No open safety investigations.

Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):

• Fuel system: Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail.
• Engine: Certain vehicles may set a Malfunction Indicator Light.
• Warranty extension: Certain vehicles may have incorrect instructions in the owner’s manual for Dinghy and Dolly Towing.

A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.

Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.

2023 Chevrolet Equinox safety and fuel

From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.

What owners complain about

95 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.

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