Chevrolet Equinox Reviews

In Dec 2024 we bought a brand new 2025 Equinox. After 9 mths we were driving the expressway with cruise control on. It braked hard suddenly like something was in front of me. There was norhing. Engine light went off for a short time and came back on. A short time later, engine light came back on and it was like i was pressing on and off the gas pedal. Took it in to the dealer the next day and was going to wait for it to fix. Later they ended up giving me a loaner bexause 15 codes came up so it was going to take longer to fix. The most experienced mechanic couldn't fix it so then they had to call in GM engineers.

After years of exploring EVs, from Tesla and Lucid to Rivian and Genesis, I finally landed on the Chevy Equinox EV—and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve road-tested nearly everything: the Lucid Air wowed me with comfort but required too many charging stops, Tesla impressed with software but felt overpriced, and Rivian surprised me with capability. Yet none struck the right balance of range, charging, comfort, and affordability until the Equinox EV.

When I bought this car I was super excited. It was a 2018 and was reliable and good until we reached the 70,000 mile mark then the panoramic sun roof stopped working. Took to Chevy, ran diagnostic, found nothing so we decided to not go down the rabbit hole. Then it started leaking and one of the service guys told me he'd never buy a car with a hole in the roof. That was the last day I went to the dealer. Next the car would randomly short out but if you wiggled the cables by the battery it would work. Then the driver's side power seat died. Just spent $500 replacing the motor and now the car stopped running. Don't waste your money on a Chevy. I never will again. What a disappointment and loss. Piece of junk.

GM Where are you? My first vehicle and love was a 1991 Chevy S10. Ultimately, I ended up spending the better part of the last 3 decades driving Nissan, Toyota, Ford and Hondas. However, last year, I got interested in EVs and ultimately settled on an Equinox EV. It was the best purchase. I have commented to anyone I can that this is the best product GM has made in a long time. Then, while my car was parked in the parking lot at work, a teenager does some minor damage to the front left of the vehicle. No big deal, their insurance is paying for the repair. Due to the limited places that can work on EVs, their insurance sent me to a GM dealership for the collision repair. It’s now been there 30 days, and I’m told they can’t get the part to finish the job. Part #86575557

Just received a 2026 Chevy Equinox 10 days ago. The dealer experience was fine; the test drive was conducted on a cloudy day. Now that I am driving the vehicle, there are 2 safety issues I have experienced with the interior of the vehicle. The vents at the end of the dashboard closest to the door have chrome details/trim; when the sun is shining, it bounces off the chrome and just about blinds you as you are driving. I have had to resort to placing masking tape on the driver side chrome trim to keep the sun from blinding me.

I want GM to buy back what they passed off as a trustworthy product. My air intake has broke down TWICE and my Equinox only has 17,??? Miles on it. The first time it only had 3,500 miles on it and I was on my way home from my grandfather's funeral! This was my DREAM SUV. Now it’s an untrustworthy NIGHTMARE. I do NOT want a turbo engine, they fail on long road trips, at least this LEMON does!

I have a 2025 Equinox. It is a piece of junk! Had it 3 weeks when the check engine light came on. It's been in the shop 3 times and still isn't fixed. Dealership says that Chevy is working on a fix but they don't know what or when they'll have a solution. BUT it's safe to drive. There is no way that can be a guarantee when they don't know what the problem is. Now my CarPlay won't work! NO one, from my dealership to GM are helping. I want them to take this piece of crap back! DO NOT buy Chevy!

Chevy Equinox: DO NOT RECOMMEND!! I bought my Equinox NEW in 2020, it’s 5 years old. Since I’ve hit 100,000 miles (3-4 months ago) I’ve had nothing but problems. Yesterday we paid $1800 to fix the intercooler system (there was water and ice in it), got my car back last night. Was driving it home from Ames after taking my mother-in-law's car back to her when the damn check engine light comes on AGAIN with the same alert “engine power reduced” (this has been occurring for the last 3-4 months AND the reason we took it in to be fixed to begin with). To say we were pissed is an understatement. Take car back to Karl’s today and they found the turbo is cracked. Thankfully Karl’s is paying a portion of this but OUR portion is another $2100!! Karl’s Chevrolet also had several other Equinox’s in there with the SAME issues as mine. We should not have to be shelling out this kind of money for a car that’s not that old!!

I bought a brand new 2025 Chevy Equinox on 02/21/2025 from Davidson Chevy in Watertown, NY. On Sunday 02/23/2025 I go to the store and the vehicle wouldn't shift, then noticed all the transmission fluid was all over my driveway. I had to have the vehicle towed back to the dealership that's over an hour away. Well, now we are over a week and half later and it is still not fixed, and the company hasn't reached out to let me know what is going on! I did receive a call from GM because I had to have a brand-new car towed but nothing since. I do not want the vehicle back at this point!

I have had my Equinox for 4 years. First that horrible infotainment of a stereo went out, I had my whole system upgraded after that. Next is the front end suspension & steering.... What can I say other than it is beyond horrible, I've had 3 alignments in the past year, anytime I hit a bump in the road or any little thing, the steering is completely off. I don't hit curbs or anything, just everyday driving. This is my last Chevy, I have owned 5 total now, with the last 2 being the worst, my 2018 Malibu & this Equinox. I haven't had the engine trouble yet that others are talking about, I want to get rid of it before that happens. I regret purchasing this vehicle & do not recommend anyone else get one either.