2019 Chevrolet Equinox
2019 model shown · Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0

Compact SUVs · 3rd gen generation

2024 Chevrolet Equinox: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Above average

It scores 75 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,589 to own, including $1,254 in repairs.

Reliability

75/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$1,254

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$7,286

28 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$22,078

$19,429 – $24,727, estimate

Recalls

1

on record

Owner complaints

84

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$496
Transmission & drivetrain$242
Driver-assist & stability$132
Electrical system$128
Body, glass & interior$60
Brakes$58

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 2024 Chevrolet Equinox a year to avoid?

No. It scores 75 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

It scores 75 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,254 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox cost to own?

About $14,589 over 5 years: $6,049 in lost value, $1,254 in repairs and $7,286 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $22,078 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 2024 Chevrolet Equinox have?

1 recall on record with NHTSA.