Before buying a used 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
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2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD
2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
398 complaints filed with NHTSA (14 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox AWD — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Equinox AWD — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Equinox AWD — Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) |
| Equinox FWD — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
| Equinox FWD — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
| Equinox FWD — Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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."
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.