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2015 Chevrolet Equinox: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

2Safety recalls
680Owner complaints
4★NHTSA overall
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The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 680 owner complaints on file, with an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox safety record graphic showing 2 recalls, 680 owner complaints and 4-star overall NHTSA rating.
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Safety record reviewed October 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has 2 safety recall campaigns and 680 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Equinox had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Campaign 15V666000 · 16/10/2015

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.

RiskIn 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.
RemedyGM 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.
2

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Campaign 22V165000 · 17/03/2022

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.

RiskInoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2015 Chevrolet Equinox owners report most often to federal regulators:

Visibility279
Wiper250
Engine227
Power Train63
Unknown Or Other54
Electrical System45

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?

Yes. The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2015 Chevrolet Equinox owners report?

Owners have filed 680 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the visibility, wiper, engine.

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