2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. This model year has 684 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Fuel/Propulsion System.
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Worst 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Airbag Malfunctions
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 156 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 146 | 8 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 101 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 93 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 90 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 78 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 62 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 53 | — | 2 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 31 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 24 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 20 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 17 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | 2 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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While driving the power steering stopped working. I could still steer manual but was very hard. The service stability light came on. I pulled over to the side of the road turned car off then back on and still wouldn’t work. I decided to drive home with no power steering. Took to…
Dashboard shows service passenger air bag. Yes available for inspection Passenger safety at risk. Not confirmed by dealer Has not been inspected
The ECM in my vehicle appears to have an intermittent failure that can cause it to send the vehicle into WOT at any time at random. I was stopped at a traffic signal. It turned green, I let off the brake and my vehicle learched forward for a second, and then, all of a sudden laun…
Front frame rusted out beneath the engine cradle Engine lost support Loud noises when turning wheels or going over bumps Had welding shop cut out rust and weld in new frame areas
The airbag on the passenger side of my 2007 Chevrolet Equinox LS. Has never worked correctly. I purchase my 2007 Chevrolet Equinox LS coming up on 2 year's ago. Since I purchased my car the passenger side air bag has never worked correctly. Sometimes it would turn on maybe 5% of …
My passenger airbag doesn't pick up when someone is sitting in it and says service airbag. Chevrolet had recalls on them but not in my state. Now no one has to be in the seat and it will flash service airbag and the light on the dash stays on. I can't afford to fix it myself and …
My windshield has hundreds are tack marks all over and it makes it extremely hard to see at night. And I have a huge heat crack on the windshield that is even continuing in summer time.
Fuel leak in fuel tank (on top)
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, he began to smell an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after arriving to his destination, he saw fuel leaking from…
Passenger seat airbag is malfunctioning. It won't also sense that a passenger is seating in the seat. I am referring to a full grown adult and not a young child, so weight is not an issue and it should sense someone occupying the seat. The airbag will turn off and on while drivin…
While car is running, fuel is leaking out the top of the tank. Fuel is leaking on exhaust, right under the tank. I have seen recalls on this year and model for a ring breaking around the fuel pump.
Keys constantly stuck in the ignition. The air bag always turns on and off. Now, there's gas leaking somewhere and you can smell it well after the cars off. I think it may be the fuel pump, which is very pricey. All these were recalled in the past but none of them included my c…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, The contact heard a bell noise ringing from the vehicle. The contact the vehicle was running hot so the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and open the hood and check coola…
Everytime my vehicle is exposed to water by rain or car wash. It goes into low power mode or limp mode only accelerating to like 30mph. I was told there is water getting somewhere is shouldnt causing a short. Im not the only one with this problem . Ive read on several forums.I w…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that at vehicle start-up, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle would appear to lose nearly half a tank of gasoline approximately 1 to 2 hours after fill-up. The …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GASOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS…
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. IT WOULD SOMETIMES NOT REGISTER IF SOMEONE WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT OR NOT. THEN THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS STAYED ON. THIS MEANS THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF A CRASH. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE.…
MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND STAYING ON 90% OF THE TIME AND WHEN I HAVE PASSENGER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOESN'T TURN ON
VEHICLE LEAKING FUEL NEAR RIGHT REAR WHEEL. FUMES IN VEHICLE
AFTER WORK STARTED TO SMELL STRONG GAS SMELL. LOOK UNDER VEHICLE AND SEEN PUDDLE OF GAS. SHOP SAYS IT A LEAK IN THE GAS PIPE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
Recalls for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2007 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?▾
Notable Issues. The 2007 Chevrolet Equinox has 684 NHTSA owner complaints, 11 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Fuel/Propulsion System (156 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?▾
#1: Fuel/Propulsion System (156 complaints). #2: Airbag Malfunctions (146 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (101 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?▾
The 2007 Chevrolet Equinox has 11 crash-related complaints and 6 fire reports out of 684 total NHTSA complaints. 17 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?▾
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The largest issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?▾
The 2007 Chevrolet Equinox has notable issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Fuel/Propulsion System issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Equinox reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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