The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Equinox · 2016
2016 Chevrolet Equinox. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 22 / 31 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 6-spd | AWD | 20 / 28 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 17 / 24 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | AWD | 16 / 23 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
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 31,800 and 93,100 miles. Median 65,000, from 172 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 85,000 | 62,200–114,000 | 71 |
| Wipers & visibility | 70,000 | 49,500–89,800 | 45 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 61,000 | 16,000–89,000 | 11 |
| Electrical | 30,000 | 9,300–57,000 | 14 |
| Airbags | 29,300 | 900–63,500 | 9 |
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
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Wipers & visibility | 29% |
| Engine | 24% |
| Electrical | 14% |
| Airbags | 10% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 399 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
16V449000 Jun 2016 Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk. If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Front wiper transmission inoperative | 2019 | 2022 |
| Closed | Windshield wiper transmission failure | 2018 | 2019 |
Manufacturer communications 1245
Chevy filed 1245 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- If a vehicle comes into the dealership with a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or…
- This informational bulletin provides information internal engine noise or damage after oil…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
YouTube repair topics
100 videos about the 2010–2017 Chevy Equinox, 12.3M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 8 | 924K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 4 | 637K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 7 | 625K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 4 | 472K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 1 | 434K |
| Oil dilution & oil burning | 2 | 409K |
| Steering & suspension | 4 | 395K |
| Oil changes & service | 4 | 392K |
Nearby model years
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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