The best Equinox year
The 2021 Equinox drew about a third of the model's average complaints. The one problem to check is a fuel pump control module that can stall the engine, covered by a recall.
Updated November 2026 · based on 100 owner complaints and 4 recalls
60 64% below the Equinox average
4 free to fix at a dealer
Every Equinox year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2021 Equinox
Top problems and what they cost
Stalling from the fuel pump module
The fuel pump control module can fail and stall the engine. Recall 23V013 covers it.
Fix: Free under recall.
Fuel system
Moonroof opening on its own
Rare reports of the moonroof opening without input.
Fix: Module or switch $200 to $500.
Electrical
Check engine lights
Scattered warning lights with no single cause.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200.
Engine
Recalls
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the ...
Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox
- Confirm the fuel pump module recall (23V013) and seat belt recall show as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2021 Equinox has 4 recalls on record, listed below.
- Open and close the moonroof.Large glass roofs can shatter on their own, and drain tubes can clog and leak water inside. A small chip at the edge can grow into a full shatter.
- Check that no warning lights stay on.Warning lights should come on briefly at start and then go out. One that stays on means the car has stored a fault, and a parts store can read the code for free.18 of the 100 owner complaints about the 2021 Equinox involve the electrical system (18%).
Questions
Is the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
The best Equinox year. The 2021 Equinox drew about a third of the model's average complaints. The one problem to check is a fuel pump control module that can stall the engine, covered by a recall.
How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox have?
4 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2021 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
Stalling from the fuel pump module; Moonroof opening on its own; Check engine lights.
Crash rating shown for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.