Model year 2027 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2027 Chevrolet Equinox: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox at 26–27 mpg combined (gas versions) and 103–108 MPGe combined with 307–319 miles of EPA-rated range across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
26–27
NHTSA overall rating
—
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.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2027 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.
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2027 Chevrolet Equinox fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Electric range | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 25/29/26 mpg | — | $2,600 | 342 |
| Equinox EV AWD | Electric (70 and 150 kW ACPM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 112/95/103 MPGe | 307 mi 32.6 kWh/100 mi | $750 | 0 |
| Equinox EV FWD | Electric (150 kW ACPM) | Single-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 117/100/108 MPGe | 319 mi 31.1 kWh/100 mi | $700 | 0 |
| Equinox FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 25/29/27 mpg | — | $2,500 | 333 |
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.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
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.
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2027 Chevrolet Equinox owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox, most recently on Oct 16, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Lane departure: Assist | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
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
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 26–27 mpg · 96–108 MPGe | 3 | 88 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Equinox | 26–27 mpg · 96–109 MPGe | 6 | 405 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Equinox | 26–28 mpg · 96–108 MPGe | 2 | 190 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Equinox | 26–28 mpg | 3 | 99 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Equinox | 27–28 mpg | 6 | 186 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Equinox | 27–28 mpg | 4 | 100 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Equinox | 24–28 mpg | 4 | 318 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Equinox | 24–32 mpg | 4 | 308 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Equinox | 24–32 mpg | 5 | 410 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Equinox | 18–25 mpg | 0 | 276 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Equinox | 18–26 mpg | 1 | 399 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Equinox | 19–26 mpg | 2 | 680 | 4/5 |
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Other 2027 Chevrolet models
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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