Model year
2007 Chevrolet Equinox
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 685 complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (156), AIR BAGS (127), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (87). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2005 638 complaints
- 2006 695 complaints
- 2007 685 complaints
- 2008 370 complaints
- 2009 94 complaints
- 2010 784 complaints
- 2011 782 complaints
- 2012 685 complaints
- 2013 751 complaints
- 2014 548 complaints
- 2015 680 complaints
- 2016 399 complaints
- 2017 276 complaints
- 2018 410 complaints
- 2019 306 complaints
- 2020 318 complaints
- 2021 100 complaints
- 2022 186 complaints
- 2023 99 complaints
- 2024 82 complaints
- 2025 237 complaints
- 2026 75 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
12V459000 · Sep 19, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or…
07V520000 · Nov 7, 2007
AIR BAGS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIRBAGS OR OPTIONAL SUNROOF FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201,"OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING NHTSA IMPACT TESTS, THE INTERIOR OCCUPANT…
07V344000 · Aug 7, 2007
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS BUILT WITH A PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM. WHEN TESTED WITH A REPRESENTATIVE…
07V242000 · Jun 13, 2007
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." AN INCORRECT PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED WHEN INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD. THE SAME PRIMER MAY HAVE ALSO BEEN APPLIED TO THE LIFTGATE GLASS AND THE SIDE…
Complaints
685 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 11, fire flag on 6, injury field 17, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD · 3.4L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Equinox AWD · 3.4L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2007 Chevrolet Equinox at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.