The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Equinox · 2017
2017 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 | 21 / 31 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 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 35,200 and 96,000 miles. Median 68,000, from 92 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80,000 | 63,600–95,800 | 40 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 55,800 | 45,100–90,000 | 6 |
| Airbags | 54,000 | 10,800–123,500 | 9 |
| Electrical | 61,500 | 14,800–128,600 | 8 |
| Engine | 102,000 | 75,000–137,000 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 26% |
| Airbags | 13% |
| Electrical | 11% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 11% |
| Brakes | 9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 276 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 37 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 1080
Chevy filed 1080 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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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