Chevrolet · 2004–present
Chevrolet Equinox
The Chevrolet Equinox is a crossover SUV introduced by Chevrolet in 2004 for the 2005 model year. It was intended to replace the North American Chevrolet Tracker and Chevrolet S-10 Blazer. The third-generation Equinox also replaced the first-generation Chevrolet Captiva. An all-electric battery-powered (BEV) version called the Equinox EV was introduced in 2022 with sales starting in 2023 for the 2024 model year. It adopts a separate design and underpinnings from the internal combustion engine powered Equinox.
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Model years
Generations & variants
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US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
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| 2023 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2020 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2020 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2019 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2019 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD Later Release | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Later Release | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2017 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2017 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2014 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2014 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V114000 2026-02-26 · model years 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette…
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer…
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24V839000 2024-11-07 · model years 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. Incorrect software in the transmission control module (TCM) may result in harsh shifting, reduced power, unintended deceleration, rear wheel lockup, or cause the vehicle to move in an unintended direction.
Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control module software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet…
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23V869000 2023-12-21 · model years 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer…
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23V339000 2023-05-11 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Remedy: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge.…
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23V013000 2023-01-19 · model years 2021, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
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.
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.…
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22V929000 2022-12-15 · model years 2023
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at…
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22V724000 2022-09-29 · model years 2022, 2023
SEATS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…
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22V359000 2022-05-19 · model years 2022
SEATS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020…
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22V165000 2022-03-17 · model years 2014, 2015
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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.
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…
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21V612000 2021-08-05 · model years 2021, 2022
TIRES
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782; and…
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20V811000 2020-12-23 · model years 2021
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at…
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20V668000 2020-10-29 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 26 | 342 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 27 | 333 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 26 | 342 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 27 | 329 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 26 | 344 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 27 | 332 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 339 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 310 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 340 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 317 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 327 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 318 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 330 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 318 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 324 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 315 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 367 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 25 | 350 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 334 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 315 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Diesel | 32 | 321 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Diesel | 32 | 319 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 367 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 25 | 350 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 337 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 1.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 314 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Diesel | 32 | 319 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Diesel | 32 | 319 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 24 | 367 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 25 | 355 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 23 | 381 | 320 | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 25 | 355 | 320 | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 355 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 381 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 489 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 444 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 26 | 347 | 320 | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 347 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 23 | 381 | 320 | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 381 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
Sources
- Wikidata / Wikipedia profiles — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/cars/Q1071199CC0 / CC BY-SA 4.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.
