2016 Chevrolet Equinox: reliability, problems and cost to own
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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.
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
Equipment › Other › LabelsJun 21, 2016 · campaign 16V449000
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."
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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?