The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Equinox · 2025
2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 26 / 28 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 8-spd | AWD | 24 / 29 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| Electric | Auto (A1) | FWD | 117 / 100 / 109 | Electricity | $700 |
| Electric | Auto (A1) | AWD | 112 / 95 / 103 | Electricity | $750 |
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 2,600 and 13,500 miles. Median 8,300, from 27 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 4,300 | 1,000–16,800 | 6 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 5,700 | 1,100–13,000 | 7 |
| Engine | 12,000 | 6,800–21,200 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 33% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 18% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 15% |
| Wipers & visibility | 12% |
| Brakes | 11% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 234 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 397
Chevy filed 397 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This Preliminary information communicates possible transmission fluid leak in the torque…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
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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