2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
835
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
46
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
The 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX has received a total of 835 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 46 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywiper (250 complaints), Engine (222 complaints), and Power Train (61 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, potentially affecting up to 681,904 vehicles.
Recall 22V165000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 681,509 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25,...
View full details →Recall 15V666000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 395 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
835 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Noticed knocking in the engine and excessive oil usage. I keep my vehicle maintained. I went and had the values and seals replaced around engine for oil. Not even two to three weeks later knocking again. Took it back and engine is burning oil. Read about this make and model having defective pistons and rings causing oil to burn excessively. This has cost me thousands of dollars and it's still not fixed.
My daughter, the driver of this vehicle, noticed a noise. The check engine light came on. Over a short period, the noise from the engine progressively worsened. We brought the car to a certified mechanic. The mechanic's initial determination was that the engine would need to be replaced. It was determined that the engine was faulty, failing due to oil leakage that led to excessive oil consumption. As we were not ready to make that kind of financial commitment, we asked him if there was another option. We were instructed to check the oil frequently. We did so over the next couple of months, but the problem continued and worsened. As my daughter was driving, the engine would make a noise and lose power. Eventually, the vehicle started shaking and would shut down when stopped at red lights and stop signs, requiring the engine to be restarted each time. We then brought it back to the mechanic, and the engine was replaced with a new one.
The ref air bag sensor appeared in my 2015 Chevy Equinox today. My vehicle has not been in a car accident as of today 1/24/26. None of my airbags have been deployed at all. I would like to report this defect and I would like Viva Chevrolet in El Paso Texas to be notified since that is the dealership where I purchased based my vehicle. Thank you. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Excessive oil consumption leading to a broken engine
Safety Rating for the 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
The 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
General Motors, LLC has issued 46 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT5994A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with diagnostic tips for diagnosing reduced or low engine power with no Driver Information Center messages, that may be caused by an inaccurate brake pedal position sensor.
16-NA-292 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Phone Icon on Radio Display Intermittently Will Not Respond or Spins When Pressed.
PIT4916J — VISIBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have may a helicopter type noise when a rear window is lowered. This is a normal characteristic of this vehicle, but the concern can be minimized by lowering a front door glass approximately 1 to 2 inches.
17NA165 — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information on what to do when your clock is inaccurate intermittently .
16NA004 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides a possible location and repair to a wiring harness that may be contacting the fuel pump cover.
PI-1067B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Light On, Reduced Power Mode, DTC Set, Poor Performance/Shifts In rare cases, some customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp is on, poor performance and reduced power mode on. Technicians may find DTC P0641 or various others set. Not all of the effects listed may...
PI-1043D — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Information on Opening Hood When Hood Primary Latch Release Cable is Inoperative Some customers or dealer personnel may comment that the inside hood release cable is not functioning and they are unable to open the hood.
17NA005 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
This informational bulletin provides warranty coverage information for dealership personnel regarding a customer concern of the liftgate glass shattering, or blowing out when driving vehicle or closing a side door.
16-NA-004 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair the engine wiring harness that has rubbed on the fuel pump cover creating a short and correct the customers concern of a engine no start or no p/s.
15086A — EQUIPMENT
15086A - Customer Satisfaction Program. On certain passenger cars and light duty trucks, equipped with Gen 10 OnStar®, the embedded phone flash memory chip may become corrupted, causing the OnStar® system to become inoperative. Dealers are to replace and program the vehicle communication interface module (VCIM).
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET EQUINOX
- 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 1,113 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 1,132 complaints
- 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 939 complaints
- 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 979 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 689 complaints
- 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX (current)
- 2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 483 complaints
- 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 357 complaints
- 2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 532 complaints
- 2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 389 complaints
- 2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 417 complaints
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