Model year 2017 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2017 Chevrolet Equinox: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox at 18–25 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 276 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

18–25

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 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.

2017 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

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

2017 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.

2017 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 DriveRegular16/23/18 mpg$3,700489
Equinox FWD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular21/31/25 mpg$2,700355
Equinox FWD2.4L 4-cyl ffvAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8521/31/25 mpg$2,700355
Equinox FWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular17/24/20 mpg$3,350444

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.

2017 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.

2017 Chevrolet Equinox NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars17.4%Optional
2017 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.

2017 Chevrolet Equinox owner complaints

Owners have filed 276 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, most recently on Oct 7, 2026. 18 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 16 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Chevrolet Equinox complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine180
Unknown or other37
Power train31
Fuel/propulsion system21
Air bags19
Electrical system16
Visibility/wiper11
Service brakes7
Vehicle speed control7
Engine and engine cooling6

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 MPGe3885/5
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 mpg43085/5
2018 Equinox24–32 mpg54105/5
2016 Equinox18–26 mpg13994/5
2015 Equinox19–26 mpg26804/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 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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