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The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox is a small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicle covered by 6 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 680 owner complaints and 2 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 24 report a crash and 6 report a fire; 13 complaints report injuries totalling 19 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Visibility/wiper, named in 250 complaints (36.8% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
NHTSA also rated other 2015 Chevrolet Equinox variants: 2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD — 4★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) that include the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 15V666000 — Air Bags:side/window 16/10/2015
Summary: 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.
Consequence: In 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.
Remedy: GM 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.
Campaign 22V165000 — Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor 17/03/2022
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
Owner Complaints (680)
Owners have filed 680 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 250 | 36.8% |
| Engine | 227 | 33.4% |
| Power Train | 63 | 9.3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 54 | 7.9% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 6.6% |
| Air Bags | 38 | 5.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 4.6% |
| Visibility | 29 | 4.3% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 2.4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 2.2% |
| Steering | 14 | 2.1% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 1.9% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Visibility/wiper, 250 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2019 with 130 filings. Owners filed 680 complaints in total across 12 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 24 and those involving a fire number 6; 13 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox as a small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicle and published ratings for 6 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 19–26 MPG; the median configuration returns 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 |
Showing the 4 most common configuration groups of 6 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 680 complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Visibility/wiper with 250 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) covering the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 15V666000 for Air Bags:side/window.
What is the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox get?
The EPA rated 6 configurations of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 26 MPG, with a median of 23 MPG (median city 20, median highway 28).