Is the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox a bad year?
684 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Equinox years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox are in line with other Equinox years. Fuel system, air bags, electrical system and 2 more stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Equinox owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 81,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 244 (36%) | 63k–101k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Air bagsSTANDS OUT | 146 (21%) | 45k–110k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 102 (15%) | 45k–85k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 78 (11%) | 45k–97k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Stability controlSTANDS OUT | 63 (9%) | 60k–100k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Engine | 51 (7%) | 60k–108k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 31 (5%) | 31k–85k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Brakes | 28 (4%) | 58k–120k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Visibility and wipers | 24 (4%) | 50k–89k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Speed control | 20 (3%) | 43k–112k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 17 (2%) | 40k–86k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Suspension | 12 (2%) | 39k–110k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Traction control | 10 (1%) | 45k–91k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Body structure | 34 (5%) | 30k–67k miles · mostly behind | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 81,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 684 complaints: 11 mention a crash · 6 mention a fire · 14 report an injury · 4 say the car was towed.
1 complaint was filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Jun 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
My husband had hit a buzzard in february 2010 on a county paved road which tore some of the griddle on the front driver's side.
Stabilitrack on the 2007 chevy equinox will reduce the power to the engine and the engine will cut off while driving, sometimes, leaving no breaks to completely stop.
Gasoline leak/fire hazard, characteristic of the 2012 recall of exact make, model and year for specific vehicles sold or registered in certain states.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 81,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox: 4
Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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." The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
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. Whenever the front passenger seat is occupied, the driver should always check the airbag indicator to see if the airbag is on or off. If it is not correct for the situation, the passenger should be moved to a different seat.
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 stationary glass. In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be retained to the extent required by the standard, increasing the risk of personal injuries to the vehicle occupants.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Chevrolet: 257
Repair instructions Chevrolet sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up
Guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system
Proper way to install the pistons in an engine
Normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal…
Neighbouring years
2006 Equinox: 695 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine · 2008 Equinox: 369 complaints, keep it.
Every Chevrolet Equinox year
2005 · 2006 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2010 · 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · 2026 · All Equinox years side by side
Other Chevrolet models: Chevrolet Astro · Chevrolet Avalanche · Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 · Chevrolet Aveo · Chevrolet Blazer · Chevrolet Bolt EV · Chevrolet Camaro · Chevrolet Captiva · Chevrolet Cavalier · Chevrolet Cobalt · Chevrolet Cobalt SS · Chevrolet Colorado · Chevrolet Corvette · Chevrolet Cruze · Chevrolet Equinox EV · Chevrolet Express · Chevrolet HHR · Chevrolet Impala · Chevrolet Malibu · Chevrolet Malibu Classic · Chevrolet Malibu Maxx · Chevrolet Monte Carlo · Chevrolet S10 · Chevrolet Silverado · Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD · Chevrolet Silverado 2500 · Chevrolet Silverado 3500 · Chevrolet Sonic · Chevrolet Spark · Chevrolet Suburban · Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Chevrolet Tahoe · Chevrolet Tracker · Chevrolet Trailblazer · Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT · Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 · Chevrolet Traverse · Chevrolet Trax · Chevrolet Uplander · Chevrolet Venture · Chevrolet Volt. All makes and models.
Questions
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox a bad year?
684 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Equinox years. At 81,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: fuel system (244), air bags (146), electrical system (102), steering (78), stability control (63).
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have?
4 recall campaigns list this model year: Fuel system (NHTSA 12V-459), Air bags (NHTSA 07V-520), Air bags (NHTSA 07V-344), Visibility and wipers (NHTSA 07V-242). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.