2016 Chevrolet Equinox AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox AWD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 396 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 20 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #15 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints396

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 16V449000 · 21 Jun 2016

Problem: 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."

Risk: If 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.

Remedy: GM 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

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine22 · 55%

Visibility/wiper11 · 28%

Engine and engine cooling4 · 10%

Wheels4 · 10%

Unknown or other2 · 5%

Steering2 · 5%

Fuel system2 · 5%

Gasoline2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

202525

202615

From owner complaints

While driving with windshield wipers on, they suddenly stopped working. The wipers were stuck in position in the center of my windshield. Upon inspection, it appeared that one of the arms had become disconnected from the piece it was connected to. Snapped right off during unsafe driving conditions.
Visibility/wiper · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I just got this used car in seemingly great shape, was told it was garage kept and well cared for. Dealer had oil changed before I drove it off the lot. I only had it about one month, had driven about 1,000 miles so far, I check the oil, and dipstick was nearly dry. I threw oil in it and took it for an oil change just…
Engine · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that two weeks after the vehicle was purchased, while the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed that the engine was very low on oil. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that an oil change was…
Engine and engine cooling · Apr 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

This car used so much oil that I had to put it in constantly. Eventually the time belt broke, and the car stopped because it literally had no oil in it causing the engine to blow. This is a known problem I found out later on.
Engine · Jul 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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