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2016 Chevrolet Equinox: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

1Safety recalls
396Owner complaints
4★NHTSA overall
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The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign and 396 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.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox safety record graphic showing 1 recalls, 396 owner complaints and 4-star overall NHTSA rating.
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Safety record reviewed October 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has 1 safety recall campaign and 396 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

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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Campaign 16V449000 · 21/06/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

RiskIf the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyGM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600.

What owners complain about

The systems 2016 Chevrolet Equinox owners report most often to federal regulators:

Engine201
Visibility120
Wiper114
Unknown Or Other32
Power Train26
Electrical System24

NHTSA crash-test ratings

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

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?

Yes. The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2016 Chevrolet Equinox owners report?

Owners have filed 396 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the engine, visibility, wiper.

How do I check a specific Equinox's history?

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