2021 Chevrolet Equinox: Fuel/Propulsion System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox that list the fuel/propulsion system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771811 (filed 10/17/2026): “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…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770531 (filed 10/12/2026): “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 fa…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767976 (filed 09/30/2026): “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 rema…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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