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2012 Chevrolet Equinox: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

3Safety recalls
685Owner complaints to NHTSA
3Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2012 Chevrolet Equinox owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine355Most reports between 60k and 120k miles
Visibility/Wiper121Most reports between 70k and 120k miles
Power Train84Most reports between 50k and 120k miles
Electrical System70Most reports between 20k and 110k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System54Most reports between 30k and 100k miles
Unknown Or Other53Most reports between 60k and 120k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Electrical System: IgnitionJul 2016 · Campaign 16V502000
  • Seats: Front AssemblyJul 2014 · Campaign 14V447000
  • Tires: Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsOct 2011 · Campaign 11V511000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Momentary Increased Steering EffortPE20009 · opened Jun 2020 · closed Jun 2022
  • Front Wiper Transmission InoperativeEA19005 · opened Dec 2019 · closed Nov 2022
  • Windshield Wiper Transmission FailureRQ18002 · opened Nov 2018 · closed Dec 2019

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.