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All cars · Chevrolet Equinox · 2015

2015 Chevrolet Equinox. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index45100 = average car
Complaints121NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold277,589U.S. model year
Per 100K sold44complaints
Year rank#7 of 17#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD22 / 31 / 26Regular$2,400
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdAWD20 / 28 / 23Regular$2,700
3.6L 6-cylAuto 6-spdFWD17 / 24 / 19Regular$3,300
3.6L 6-cylAuto 6-spdAWD16 / 23 / 19Regular$3,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 53,000 and 99,800 miles. Median 74,500, from 424 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Wipers & visibility75,60059,400–96,200198
Engine90,00057,800–109,600105
Transmission & drivetrain80,70057,500–96,20030
Electrical38,90021,000–74,00029
Airbags55,70028,200–88,80024

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Wipers & visibility32%
Engine15%
Electrical13%
Airbags10%
Steering8%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
68024613031

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 22V165000 Mar 2022 Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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 letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N

  • 15V666000 Oct 2015 Air Bags / Side/Window

    Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

    Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of

    Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedFront wiper transmission inoperative20192022
ClosedWindshield wiper transmission failure20182019

Manufacturer communications 1582

Chevy filed 1582 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

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Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2010–2017 Chevy Equinox, 12.3M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical8924K
Gauges, lights & wiring4637K
Heat, A/C & blend door7625K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors4472K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition1434K
Oil dilution & oil burning2409K
Steering & suspension4395K
Oil changes & service4392K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201244104218,621Engine
201354157238,192Wipers & visibility
20143286242,242Electrical
201545121277,589Wipers & visibility
20163384242,195Wipers & visibility
20171546290,458Engine
201854183332,618Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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