2015 Chevrolet Equinox: reliability, problems and cost to own
Good choiceAbout average
It scores 48 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,631 to own, including $2,530 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Not especially. It scores 48 out of 100, about average for compact and small SUVs; the 2021, 2022 and 2023 scored better.
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
It scores 48 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 680 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,530 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox cost to own?
About $12,631 over 5 years: $2,255 in lost value, $2,530 in repairs and $7,846 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $10,018 today.
What are the best years of the Chevrolet Equinox?
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (93/100) and the 2015 worst (48/100).
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox have?