2027 Chevrolet Equinox
SUV · 2010–2027
Which year to buy
Best bet2021Fewest serious problems: 0.5× usual
Newest we'd buy2024The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2010–2011Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2012–2013, 2025More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year. first year of a new design.
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
2027 Equinox trims
| LT | Activ | RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Android Auto | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless phone charging | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Heated front seats | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ventilated front seats | No | Optional | Optional |
| Heated steering wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote start | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof or moonroof | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Panoramic roof | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Power liftgate or tailgate | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| 360-degree camera | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Availability: LT: Equipment groups available on 1PT26 model.; Activ: Equipment groups available on 1PR26 model.; RS: Equipment groups available on 1PS26 model.
Features from Chevrolet's 2027 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 71 | Forward collision avoidance (19) | — |
| 2025 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 228 | Electrical system (76) | Yes |
| 2024 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 79 | Fuel/propulsion system (23) | Yes |
| 2023 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 26–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 95 | Fuel/propulsion system (44) | Yes |
| 2022 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 173 | Fuel/propulsion system (76) | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 96 | Fuel/propulsion system (18) | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 24–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 309 | Service brakes (97) | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo diesel 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 24–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 302 | Engine (100) | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo diesel 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 24–32 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 5 | 408 | Service brakes (118) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 0 | 273 | Engine (178) | No |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 396 | Engine (201) | No |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 680 | Visibility/wiper (250) | No |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 548 | Engine (218) | No |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 751 | Engine (412) | No |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 685 | Engine (355) | No |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 782 | Engine (386) | No |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–26 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 784 | Engine (271) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingPower liftgateLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
Apple lists CarPlay for: Equinox 2018–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 71 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV N/A FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 71 |
| 2025 | CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 228 |
| 2025 | CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 228 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 79 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 79 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 95 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 95 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 173 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 173 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 96 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 96 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 309 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 309 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 302 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 302 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Later Release | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 76 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD Later Release | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 76 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 408 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 408 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 273 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 273 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 396 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 396 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 680 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 680 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 548 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 548 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 751 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 751 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 685 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 685 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 782 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 782 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Equinox 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 784 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Equinox AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2026 | Equinox FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2025 | Equinox AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2025 | Equinox FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2024 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2024 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2023 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2023 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2022 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2022 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2021 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2021 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2020 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–27 |
| 2020 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
25–28 |
| 2019 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–32 |
| 2019 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
25–32 |
| 2018 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–32 |
| 2018 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
25–32 |
| 2017 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI |
18–23 |
| 2017 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI |
20–25 |
| 2016 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI |
18–23 |
| 2016 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI |
20–26 |
| 2015 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI |
19–23 |
| 2015 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI |
19–26 |
| 2014 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV |
19–23 |
| 2014 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI |
19–26 |
| 2013 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV |
19–23 |
| 2013 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI |
20–26 |
| 2012 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI |
19–23 |
| 2012 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI; FFV |
20–26 |
| 2011 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI; FFV |
19–23 |
| 2011 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SIDI |
19–26 |
| 2010 | Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20–23 |
| 2010 | Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20–26 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.