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Chevrolet Equinox 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

685Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
22Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System257 complaints

257 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V459000.

Air Bags149 complaints

149 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 07V344000, 07V520000.

Electrical System104 complaints

104 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering78 complaints

78 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems74 complaints

74 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine55 complaints

55 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V242000.

Vehicle Speed Control20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

07V242000Reported June 13, 2007 - 6,213 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 6,213 vehicles across all affected models.

07V344000Reported August 7, 2007 - 437 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 437 vehicles across all affected models.

07V520000Reported November 7, 2007 - 57,100 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 57,100 vehicles across all affected models.

12V459000Reported September 19, 2012 - 49,768 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 49,768 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200714
200814
200926
201036
201161
2012132
201385
2014102
201554
201648
201732
201829
201918
202014
20218
20227
20233
20241
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.