2023 Chevrolet Equinox Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 99 owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. The EPA rates it 26 to 28 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
99
Crashes / fires reported
5 / 0
EPA combined
26–28 MPG

2023 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

  • Child SeatMay 11, 2023 · NHTSA 23V339000+

    Risk: 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.

    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.

    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."

  • Air BagsDec 15, 2022 · NHTSA 22V929000+

    Risk: 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.

    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.

    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.

  • SeatsSep 29, 2022 · NHTSA 22V724000+

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

    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.

    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.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2023 Chevrolet Equinox problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Fuel/Propulsion System46
  • Engine18
  • Unknown or Other17
  • Service Brakes15
  • Electrical System13
  • Steering8
  • Power Train6
  • Forward Collision Avoidance6

2023 Chevrolet Equinox gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Equinox FWD1.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic 6-spd263128$2,300
Equinox AWD1.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic 6-spd243026$2,450

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, most recently for the child seat (May 11, 2023). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2023 Chevrolet Equinox problems?

Owners filed 99 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are fuel/propulsion system (46), engine (18), unknown or other (17).

What gas mileage does the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox at 26 to 28 MPG combined (best version: 26 city / 31 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.