2016 Chevrolet Equinox Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, and owners have filed 398 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment) and tires
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer…
398 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox have filed 398 complaints with NHTSA; 14 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 22 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,707 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 74 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I am filing this complaint regarding a safety-related engine problem with my 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. My vehicle is currently experiencing excessive crankcase pressure associated with the PCV system. T”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Engine
“Timing chain guide broke and caused catastropic engine failure while driving 70 miles an hour on the highway causing steering, brakes etc to lock up putting me and my family at risk of accident and gr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 3, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox (Equinox AWD, Equinox FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–22 / 23–31 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Equinox model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Equinox model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2016 Chevrolet Equinox
How do I know if my 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V449000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
- Cobalt7,681 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.