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The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox is associated with 679 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Visibility & Wipers, accounting for 235 reports (35% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.4l 4-cyl and 3.6l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 26 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 679 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Visibility & Wipers (235 / 35%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 24 crash / 6 fire / 13 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 19–26 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Equinox FWD 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 22 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Equinox FWD 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 22 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Equinox AWD 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Equinox AWD 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Equinox FWD 3.6L 6-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Equinox AWD 3.6L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 19.1%
SUV AWD 17.4%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Chevrolet Equinox models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?

Summary of 679 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
679
Crash Reports
24
Fire Reports
6
Complaints w/ Injury
13
Total Injuries
19

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Visibility & Wipers 235 complaints (1 crash)
Engine 153 complaints
Visibility / Glass 28 complaints
Air Bags 27 complaints (11 crashes)
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 24 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Chevrolet Equinox problems & component breakdown (86 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #22V165000 Active Recall
Affected Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Defect Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.
NHTSA Campaign #15V666000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox

How many safety recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox have?

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?

NHTSA records list 679 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Visibility & Wipers, appearing in 235 filings (35% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox range from 19 to 26 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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