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2021 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system problems

26 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 61,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
26
of this car's complaints
26%
typical mileage
61,000
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Equinox fuel system problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

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Related recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive moduleReported January 19, 2023 · 23,323 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372310.

Recall number 23V013000 · Recall details

What 2021 Chevrolet Equinox owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Fuel system · GA

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shut off with the message "Battery Level Low" displayed. The contact scanned the vehicle with an OBD-II scanner and retrieved a diagnostic trouble code associated with the fuel pump. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V013000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.

Filed Oct 17, 2026 · Fuel system · FL

Vehicle engine "sputtered" last night on the roadway, made it home then car would not restart. Repair engine light warning came on at time vehicle engine "sputtered". Vehicle will be at Dyer Chevrolet in Vero Beach, Florida on 10/19/2026. Fuel pump module is not providing fuel to engine resulting in engine not starting - See the federal safety agency Campaign Number 23V013000

Filed Oct 12, 2026 · Fuel system · FL

The fuel injector module had to be replaced. My car stall while driving and I was stuck at work for over 2 hours waiting to be towed home. I work 40 min from where I live, so there was no getting back home without a tow. The car would not start because it was showing that I had no gas, when in fact I had a half a tank. Had to pay $264.50 for my car to be towed home from work. I would like to be reimbursed for something that happened from the factory. I am attaching the receipt.

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Fuel system · 20,800 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started bucking and then stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fuel pump power control module failure. The contact associated the failure with GM Recall: N252516900. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,800.

Filed Sep 30, 2026 · Acceleration, Brakes · FL

Vehicle suffered an intermittent, severe, and dangerous total loss of acceleration while driving in rainy conditions. Upon pressing the accelerator pedal from a stop, the vehicle rolled slowly for 5 to 10 seconds and completely ignored all gas pedal input before finally accelerating. The engine remained at a smooth, dead idle and failed to rev up entirely during the failure, creating an immediate traffic hazard. A scan revealed an active ABS system failure. This dangerous safety hazard occurred less than 4 weeks after a certified GM dealership (Grieco Chevrolet of Fort Lauderdale) performed the official GM Safety Recall N222372310 for Inadequate Fuel Pump Flow on September 4th. The fuel pump recall requires lowering the fuel tank, which sits directly adjacent to the rear ABS wheel speed sensor wiring harnesses. Both GM Corporate and the local dealership have refused to safety-inspect the vehicle's rear wiring harness workmanship for post-recall damage or water intrusion without charging a diagnostic fee, despite the severe driving risk. There were no warning messages or other symptoms prior to this occurring.

Filed Sep 25, 2026 · Fuel system · TN

On Friday, September 18, my wife was driving down I81 towards Knoxville when the car died on the highway. She pulled over and we had to have a tow truck flatbed the car to a nearby garage to diagnose. They had the car for 4 days and found that there was a low fuel pressure code. They were going to replace the fuel pump but told me that there was a recall on some 2021 Equinox's for faulty fuel pumps so I chose to pick up the car and have it taken to a local Chevy Dealer for their diagnostic as experts. That is where the car is as of the submission of this report.

Filed Sep 14, 2026 · Fuel system · GA

Fuel pump power control module

Filed Sep 13, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · MD · crash

I've been having issues since the beginning of 2026. It's saying my car has no recalls but I've found that is does on a part that's been complained about by others. I've had the car repaired multiple times updating the fuel injectors and spark plugs but still the same error codes. Yet and still the check engine light continues to come on. So I looked and found out it maybe the fuel pump after all . I'm constantly refueling at least 3 times a week and also the errors come up inside the chevrolet app as well. This has been frustrating to say the least I hope the dealership repairs this issue without me having to take it back for more repairs.

Filed Aug 20, 2026 · Fuel system · TX

The fuel pump of my Chevy equinox failed while I was driving in the middle of a busy highway causing my engine to lose power putting myself and my passengers in danger along with everybody else on the highway because I could not accelerate and I had to push my vehicle off the highway. Shortly after the engine stalled, the display for the fuel went from reading 3/4 of a tank to empty in a matter of a second. When I tried to restart the engine it would not register that there was any fuel in a tank even though it was 3/4 of the way full. This problem has been identified under the recall number 23V‑013 but for some reason my VIN number is not included in this recall, even though it's a well-known issue for this year, make and model. Just before the engine stalled the check engine light came on.

Filed Aug 13, 2026 · Fuel system · IN

I am reporting a severe mechanical failure involving the fuel pump module on my 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. My vehicle exhibits symptoms that match the federal safety agency Recall Campaign 23V‑013 / GM Campaign N222372310 (Inadequate Fuel Pump Flow). However, when checking my VIN, GM indicates my vehicle is currently excluded from the official recall population. My car hesitates to accelerate on the highway, will randomly sputter when at a constant speed, I have had a checked engine light come on which was cleared after it being inspected but was not fixed. This creates an extreme hazard and risk of my car completely stalling, or the risk of an accident when trying to accelerate on the interstate or just merging with the traffic flow. Given that the symptoms and component failures on my vehicle are identical to those documented in the federal safety agency Campaign 23V‑013, I request that the federal safety agency investigate an expansion of this recall to include additional 2021 Chevrolet Equinox models. Additionally, I request General Motors cover the cost of diagnosis and repair under safety recall warranty provisions.

Questions about the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the fuel system of the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, 26% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2021 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 61,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system?

Yes, 1 recall: 23V013000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Equinox have the most fuel system problems?

The Chevrolet Equinox model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2007 (244 complaints), 2022 (116 complaints) and 2011 (75 complaints).

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