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

Compact SUVs · 2nd gen generation

2016 Chevrolet Equinox: reliability, problems and cost to own

Good choice Above average

It scores 66 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,574 to own, including $2,284 in repairs.

Reliability

66/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,284

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$7,846

26 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$10,858

$9,555 – $12,161, estimate

Recalls

1

on record

Owner complaints

399

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$1,584
Transmission & drivetrain$333
Body, glass & interior$98
Electrical system$81
Driver-assist & stability$69
Steering$36

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 2016 Chevrolet Equinox a year to avoid?

No. It scores 66 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

It scores 66 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 399 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,284 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox cost to own?

About $12,574 over 5 years: $2,444 in lost value, $2,284 in repairs and $7,846 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $10,858 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 2016 Chevrolet Equinox have?

1 recall on record with NHTSA.