Model year 2015 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2015 Chevrolet Equinox: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox at 19–26 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 680 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

19–26

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, newest first.

Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer: Motor

NHTSA 22V165000 Reported Mar 17, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N212352530)
Units affected
681,509 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Side/window

NHTSA 15V666000 Reported Oct 16, 2015
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 01320)
Units affected
395 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Equinox AWD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular20/28/23 mpg$2,900381
Equinox AWD2.4L 4-cyl ffvAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8520/28/23 mpg$2,900381
Equinox AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular16/23/19 mpg$3,550481
Equinox FWD2.4L 4-cyl ffvAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8522/31/26 mpg$2,600347
Equinox FWD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/31/26 mpg$2,600347
Equinox FWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular17/24/19 mpg$3,550462

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars17.4%Optional
2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox owner complaints

Owners have filed 680 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, most recently on Sep 29, 2026. 24 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 19 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Chevrolet Equinox complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Visibility/wiper250
Engine227
Power train61
Unknown or other54
Electrical system45
Air bags37
Fuel/propulsion system31
Visibility18
Electronic stability control (ESC)15
Service brakes15

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Equinox model years

Chevrolet Equinox by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Equinox26–27 mpg · 103–108 MPGe01—
2026 Equinox26–27 mpg · 96–108 MPGe3895/5
2025 Equinox26–27 mpg · 96–109 MPGe64055/5
2024 Equinox26–28 mpg · 96–108 MPGe21905/5
2023 Equinox26–28 mpg3995/5
2022 Equinox27–28 mpg61865/5
2021 Equinox27–28 mpg41005/5
2020 Equinox24–28 mpg43185/5
2019 Equinox24–32 mpg43105/5
2018 Equinox24–32 mpg54105/5
2017 Equinox18–25 mpg02764/5
2016 Equinox18–26 mpg13994/5

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Other 2015 Chevrolet models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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