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All cars · Chevrolet Equinox · 2024

2024 Chevrolet Equinox. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index44100 = average car
Complaints80NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold207,730U.S. model year
Per 100K sold39complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 6-spdFWD26 / 31 / 28Regular$2,200
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 6-spdAWD24 / 30 / 26Regular$2,400
ElectricAuto (A1)FWD117 / 99 / 108Electricity$700
ElectricAuto (A1)AWD101 / 90 / 96Electricity$800

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 9,500 and 23,700 miles. Median 13,500, from 12 complaints with a mileage.

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
Fuel or ev drive system29%
Electrical21%
Engine18%
Automatic emergency braking15%
Brakes14%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
8051308

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 23V869000 Dec 2023 Structure / Body / Door

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

    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 service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.

Manufacturer communications 383

Chevy filed 383 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2018–2024 Chevy Equinox, 9.4M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical5625K
Heat, A/C & blend door3411K
Oil changes & service1156K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition2155K
Transmission & shifter155K
Fuel pump, filter & tank146K
Oil dilution & oil burning136K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20212650165,323Electrical
202252135212,072Fuel or ev drive system
20233899212,701Fuel or ev drive system
20244480207,730Fuel or ev drive system
2025141234274,356Electrical

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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