2015 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability
The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has 680 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about visibility / wipers and engine. Compared with other Equinox model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Equinox's typical year, while the 2013 drew 751 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
680
NHTSA owner complaints
2
Recall campaigns
24
Complaints citing a crash
6
Complaints citing a fire
2015 Chevrolet Equinox complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 model year, filed between 2015 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility / wipers | 278 | 41% |
| Engine | 227 | 33% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 63 | 9% |
| Unknown or other | 54 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 45 | 7% |
| Air bags | 38 | 6% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 31 | 5% |
| Service brakes | 16 | 2% |
2015 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
2 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2015 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V666000 | Oct 16, 2015 | Air bags — side/window | 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… |
| 22V165000 | Mar 17, 2022 | Visibility / wipers — windshield wiper/washer / motor | 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. |
How the 2015 compares with nearby Equinox years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Equinox analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 751 | 2 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2014 | 549 | 1 | Engine | Solid |
| 2015 (this page) | 680 | 2 | Visibility / wipers | Solid |
| 2016 | 400 | 1 | Engine | Solid |
| 2017 | 276 | 0 | Engine | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 2 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2015 Chevrolet Equinox reliability FAQ
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has 680 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about visibility / wipers and engine. Compared with other Equinox model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Equinox's typical year, while the 2013 drew 751 complaints.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox are visibility / wipers (278), engine (227), powertrain / transmission (63), unknown or other (54). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, including 15V666000 (air bags — side/window) and 22V165000 (visibility / wipers — windshield wiper/washer / motor). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox compare with the 2014 and 2016 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2014 has 549 complaints and 1 recall (solid); the 2016 has 400 complaints and 1 recall (solid). The 2015 has 680 complaints and 2 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2015 Equinox, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.