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2016 Chevrolet Equinox: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

1Safety recalls
399Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2016 Chevrolet Equinox owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine203Most reports between 60k and 120k miles
Visibility/Wiper114Most reports between 50k and 90k miles
Unknown Or Other32Most reports between 10k and 60k miles
Power Train27Most reports between 10k and 90k miles
Electrical System24Most reports between 10k and 60k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System19
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Equipment: OtherJun 2016 · Campaign 16V449000
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.

  • 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.