2016 Chevrolet Equinox
2016 model shown · Photo: Yahya S. from Livonia, United States, CC BY 2.0

Compact SUVs · 2nd gen generation

2015 Chevrolet Equinox: reliability, problems and cost to own

Good choice About 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.

Reliability

48/100

About average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,530

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$7,846

26 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$10,018

$8,816 – $11,220, estimate

Recalls

2

on record

Owner complaints

680

filed with NHTSA

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.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$1,594
Transmission & drivetrain$463
Body, glass & interior$140
Electrical system$102
Driver-assist & stability$82
Steering$43

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Chevrolet Equinox

Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (93/100) and the 2015 worst (48/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202475/100
202388/100
202281/100
202193/100
202050/100
201962/100
201857/100
201768/100
201666/100
201548/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox a year to avoid?

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?

2 recalls on record with NHTSA.