2016 Chevrolet Equinox problems

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The Chevrolet Equinox is a crossover SUV introduced by Chevrolet in 2004 for the 2005 model year. It was intended to be a replacement for the North American Chevrolet Tracker and Chevrolet S-10 Blazer. The third-generation Equinox also replaced the first-generation Chevrolet Captiva.

An all-electric battery-powered, or BEV version called the Equinox EV was introduced in 2022 with sales starting in 2023 for the 2024 model year. It adopts a separate design and underpinnings from the internal combustion engine powered Equinox.

First generation (2005)

The Chevrolet Equinox was introduced in 2004 at the 2003 North American International Auto Show for the 2005 model year.

The Pontiac Torrent was introduced in 2005 at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show for the 2006 model year.

Riding on the GM Theta platform, the unibody is mechanically similar to the Saturn Vue and the Suzuki XL7. However, the Equinox and the Torrent are larger than the Vue, riding on a 112.5 in (2,858 mm) wheelbase, 5.9 in (150 mm) longer than the Vue. Front-wheel drive is standard, with optional all-wheel drive. They are not designed for off-roading unlike the truck-based Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet TrailBlazer.

For the 2006 model year, GM updated the Equinox for the first time, adding GM badges on the front doors, as well as recoloring the dashboard panel from grey to black. For 2007, the instrument cluster got a redesign with a trip computer display, replacing the Saturn-sourced unit.

The first-generation Equinox and Torrent were produced exclusively at the CAMI Automotive GM/Suzuki joint venture plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. The 3.4 L LNJ V6 engine is made in China (by Shanghai GM), while the Aisin AF33 transmission is made in Japan. Starting with the 2008 model year, the Equinox Sport and Pontiac GXP were available with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that was made in the United States.

Production ended in May 2009.

The Chevrolet Equinox was not sold in Mexico during the 2009 model year.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox

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Common 2016 Chevrolet Equinox problems

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has been reported to have several common problems, including electrical issues, windshield wiper malfunctions, and engine problems.

Electrical issues are a significant concern for the 2016 Equinox. These problems can range from minor annoyances, such as dashboard lights flickering or interior lights not working correctly, to more serious issues, such as the vehicle not starting or the electrical system failing while driving. The electrical system is complex and involves many components, including the battery, alternator, wiring, and fuses. Any of these components can fail and cause electrical issues. If you experience electrical problems with your 2016 Equinox, it is essential to have it inspected by a qualified mechanic to diagnose and repair the issue.

Windshield wiper malfunctions are another common problem with the 2016 Equinox. The windshield wipers are a critical safety feature, and if they are not working correctly, it can significantly impact your ability to see the road, especially in adverse weather conditions. The most common issue with the windshield wipers is that they may not work correctly, or one or both wipers may not work at all. This problem can be caused by a variety of factors, including a blown fuse, a faulty wiper motor, or a damaged wiper blade. If you experience windshield wiper problems with your 2016 Equinox, it is essential to have it inspected and repaired as soon as possible to ensure your safety while driving.

Engine problems are a significant concern for the 2016 Equinox. The engine is a critical component of the vehicle, and if it is not working correctly, it can cause a variety of issues, including poor performance, reduced fuel efficiency, and even complete engine failure. The most common engine problem with the 2016 Equinox is excessive oil consumption. This problem can be caused by a variety of factors, including worn piston rings, damaged cylinder walls, or a faulty PCV system. If you experience excessive oil consumption with your 2016 Equinox, it is essential to have it inspected and repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage to the engine.

In summary, the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has several common problems, including electrical issues, windshield wiper malfunctions, and engine problems. If you experience any of these issues with your 2016 Equinox, it is essential to have it inspected and repaired by a qualified mechanic as soon as possible to ensure your safety and prevent further damage to the vehicle.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox engine

Is there a recall on 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?

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.

How long should a 2016 Chevy Equinox last?

So, how many miles can a Chevy Equinox last? Well taken care of Chevy Equinoxes can be expected to last 200,000 miles. For many drivers, that's over 20 years of use! Even if it's not in perfect condition, the Equinox is expected to reach over 150,000 miles—about 10 years of driving.

What is the biggest problem with Chevy Equinox?

The Most Common Chevy Equinox Engine Problems:

  • Excessive Oil Consumption. Cost to fix: $1,000.
  • Blown Head Gasket. Cost to fix: $1,000.
  • Lack of Piston Seal. Cost to fix: $500.
  • Clattering Noises When Starting Car. Cost to fix: $2,000.

What was a bad year for Equinox?

A: Potential buyers should be wary of the 2005, 2006, 2010-2013, and 2016 Chevy Equinox models. These years have been flagged for various issues, including engine problems, heating system malfunctions, and excessive oil consumption.

Is Equinox 2016 a good car?

It's more affordable than most of its competitors while still offering good longevity and a comfortable ride. The 2016 Equinox has more passenger room than most compact SUVs with a comfortable second row, interior materials are high quality on the upgraded models, and it features advanced safety technology.

What is the biggest problem with Chevy Equinox?

The Most Common Chevy Equinox Engine Problems:

  • Excessive Oil Consumption. Cost to fix: $1,000.
  • Blown Head Gasket. Cost to fix: $1,000.
  • Lack of Piston Seal. Cost to fix: $500.
  • Clattering Noises When Starting Car. Cost to fix: $2,000.

What was a bad year for Equinox?

A: Potential buyers should be wary of the 2005, 2006, 2010-2013, and 2016 Chevy Equinox models. These years have been flagged for various issues, including engine problems, heating system malfunctions, and excessive oil consumption.

Are there any recalls on a 2016 Equinox?

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.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Equinox problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Engine problems
  • Visibility/wiper problems
  • Unknown or other problems
  • Power train problems
  • Electrical system problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2016 Chevrolet Equinox vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Latest 25 complaints 2016 Chevrolet Equinox

The NHTSA has received 332 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2016 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles.

2024-10-15

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-03-24
  • VIN: 2GNFLFEK4G6
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: Engine consumed all oil and seized up, complete engine failure. We had just had a full synthetic oil change (and regularly did so according to manufacturer recommendations) 2,000 miles prior. This failure was not due to negligence. It appears to be a part of the same oil consumption issues with the 2.4L ecotech engine.
2024-10-01

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-10-01
  • VIN: 2GNALCEK0G6
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, and the contact noticed a loud knocking sound coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure due to the engine not properly circulating the engine oil. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.
2024-09-28

VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-09-19
  • VIN: 2GNALBEK2G1
  • Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: Front windshield wipers bushing failed. Yes, vehicle is available for inspection. Safety was put at risk, as wipers stopped working while driving in heavy rain, causing severe lack of visibility. Problem is in ongoing, as wipers suddenly stopped and no longer work, as bushing came apart. Vehicle has not been inspected. No warning lamps before or during issue, just sudden loss of wipers.
2024-09-21

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-09-12
  • VIN: 2GNALCEK1G6
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: Maintained vehicle with regular oil changes, tire rotations and inspections. Last oil change was June of 2024. Minimal driving throughout summer as both drivers are teachers and home most of the summer. Vehicle engine light illuminated on 9/12/24 with no prior issues or lights illuminating. Vehicle then went into what felt like "limp mode." Vehicle was taken to certified Chevy dealership service center. Initial diagnosis indicated there was little to no oil left in the engine. No visible leaks were seen on driveway where it has been parked, no smell of burning oil occurred prior to engine light illuminating. Oil life monitor stated 65.89% remaining. Visible leak diagnosis passed inspection. Diagnosis of misfire/engine related concerns. While on phone with mechanic it was stated that pistons and rings were malfunctioning. Upon researching issues, I discovered that there is a well known issues within GM of this exact problem existing in which around roughly 90,000 miles (my vehicle is currently at 91,000+) this specific engine starts consuming oil at a massive rate without indicating any leaks or smells of burning oil. Service center quoted between $6500-$10000 to repair. After I provided feedback about what I had discovered, I was told by mechanic that this is a well known problem with this vehicle. Extended warranties for this issue has been issued however, I am being asked to cover the cost to repair a known problem within the 2011-2017 GM engines in the Equinox and Terrain models.
2024-09-19

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-08-01
  • VIN: 1GNFLEEK3GZ
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: Timing chain issue same as 2015 and earlier current recalls. Happened aroun 68,000 miles. May stall pulling out from stop light. Mechanic diagnosed problem Car ran bad at idle and stopped in drive or reverse. Often stalled. Repaired 9/13/24 approx 3,500 bill.Stony Creek Auto Center, Reading, PA did repair. The timing chain kit and oil pump were replaced inpected by mechanic. Warning sign code P0017 and P0012. Yellow warning light.
2024-08-29

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-06-12
  • VIN: 2GNALCEK6G6
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
  • Summary: Engine keeps failing, on a 3rd engine replacement. The car is defective and burns too much oil
2024-08-20

VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-08-20
  • VIN: 1GNFLEEK8GZ
  • Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: Wiper linkage. Wipers just stopped working.
2024-08-10

VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-08-10
  • VIN: 2GNFLFEK8G6
  • Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: Wipers stopped during driving on interstate during rain.
2024-07-18

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-07-15
  • VIN: 2GNALDEK8G6
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: My chevy equinox 2016 2.4L vehicle engine signal went on. Two days after the light went on, my vehicle stopped on my way to a dealership to ask for assistance. In the early years of purchasing this vehicle everything was working smooth. After the first 3-4 years I remember the mechanics asking if I had done my oil changes, and the answer was yes every time. Now that I started to look further into the issue Im finding out that this exact engine burns through oil way too fast and has cause issue like engine going out. This is a big issue for others on the street and myself, thankfully I was not on the highway at the time when the vehicle shut down on me but I am constatnly utilizing the highway to get around town. This can easily cause an incident in any road/highway if the vehicle had shut off at the wrong time and wrong place. The vehicle has not been inspected for the reasons I'm stating here, but have been noticed by mechanics when doing maintenance. I did not think much of it because I am not a mechanic and I just thought that was the normal for a vehicle to do over time. Now I'm getting quotes to replace the engine plus labor can run anywhere from 6-8 thousand dollars. There was not any warning lights or anything in regards to the engine earlier on, this happened a few days ago and shortly after my vehicle gave out. The engine light never flashed either, it would just stay illuminated, and from my understanding that's a warning to take it to a mechanic shop for further inspection. The amber engine light that im aware of is to not move the vehicle and get somewhere safe.
2024-07-08

VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-07-07
  • VIN: 2GNFLGEK2G6
  • Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: I was driving in the rain & it just stoped working out of nowhere .
2024-06-27

VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-05-26
  • VIN: 2GNFLFE36G6
  • Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: Front Windshield wiper motor stopped working / Broke while driving on an interstate in a severe rain storm. I almost and could have been killed in a crash. Why isn't this a RECALL?
2024-06-25

VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-06-25
  • VIN: 2GNFLFE39G6
  • Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: While driving in heavy rain windshield wipers stopped working. 0 visibility while driving is a major concern for me and other drivers
2024-06-16

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-06-16
  • VIN: 2GNFLFEK8G6
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: On December 26, 2022, while driving home from work during a snowstorm, my 2016 Chevy Equinox suddenly lost power and began making unusual noises. Shortly after, a warning light indicated low oil pressure, and the engine shut off before I could safely pull over. Since then, the vehicle has been sitting in my driveway. Recently, I had it checked by a dealership, where the mechanics diagnosed a blown rear main seal and significant oil leakage. The dealership confirmed that the rear main seal failure was caused by a faulty PCV valve, a known issue in these models, which resulted in excessive pressure buildup and engine damage. Given the severity of the issue, the dealership mentioned that an engine replacement might be necessary. If it’s just the rear main seal that needs replacing, the estimated cost is $2,700. The vehicle was purchased used with 55,000 miles on it and had only one previous owner.
2024-06-07

VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-06-07
  • VIN: 2GNALBEK5G1
  • Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: Wiper blades stop during light or heavy ran I spoke with the dealer and they won’t correct it I see there we recalls
2024-06-03

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-04-29
  • VIN: 2GNFLEEK0G6
  • Components: POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
  • Summary: Severe oil consumption which could lead to damage to engine and vehicle failure when driving, which could cause an accident or worse. The dealer stated that the rear main seal could blow out and cause the vehicle failure. Defective parts that GM is aware of, but not addressing to the owners. There is a service bulletin (14882) that dealers are aware of concerning this issue, for an extended warranty of 120,000 or 10 years, no charge to customers to repair. Part#12591866.crankshaft real oil seal. The dealer refuses to honor it.
2024-06-01

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-05-06
  • VIN: 2GNFLFEK4G6
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: Vehicle began to run rough and jerk forward at slow speeds or when stopped. This unexpected jerking forward when stopped occurred several times almost causing the vehicle to strike the one in front of it No dashboard warning lights we observed. Check oil and found it was 3 quarts low despite being changed and topped off a few weeks earlier. Had a mechanic inspect the vehicle for signs of leaks and he found none. Added 3 quarts until read full on dipstick and began to monitor oil consumption. Vehicle is consuming approximately 1 quart of oil every 400 miles. This is a well maintained vehicle with only 83,000 miles and should not be consuming this much oil. A quick search shows this is a common problem with this model and year, but not recall has yet been issued
2024-06-01

VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-05-30
  • VIN: 2GNALBEK5G1
  • Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: On [XXX] at approximately 10:30 am I was driving on [XXX] to [XXX] . It started raining heavily and all of a sudden my wipers just quit. Could not see nothing and scared me to death but thankfully was able to get off road and call tow truck. Tow truck took me to Bentons Auto in Guthrie Oklahoma where they replaced the wiper blade mechanism. Mechanic said it was a bad design. They have a mechanism bar which just pops on to a plastic ball. There is not a screw to hold it in place on it anywhere. He said the plastic ball just wears down and arm mechanism just falls off. This could have cost me my life! I looked on line and saw many more complaints on same thing! How can I guarantee it wont happen again unless they have a recall and fix it? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-05-30

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-05-27
  • VIN: 2GNFLFEK4G6
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: The vehicle burns oil causing engine failure. This issue occurs without warning (no oil light, and the check engine light appears moments before the vehicle dies). The vehicle burns oil and reaches engine failure even when regularly scheduled oil changes are completed. THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY AND RESULT IN A RECALL.
2024-05-16

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-10-03
  • VIN: 2GNALCEK9G1
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: Excessive oil use. After 500 miles on a new oil change oil needs to be added. Usually 1 quart every 500 miles.
2024-05-01

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-04-30
  • VIN: 2GNFLFEK1G6
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 40 MPH unintendedly and the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact used an ODB scanner and retrieved several DTC codes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of piston rods failure and that the sensor shutdown the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming excessive amounts of engine oil. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
2024-04-18

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-02-29
  • VIN: 2GNALCEK6G6
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: Timing chain tensioner broke. Fortunately, my wife stopped driving it so the engine didn't blow up.
2024-04-18

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-03-14
  • VIN: 2GNALCEK6G6
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: Exhaust manifold cracked leaking dangerous fumes into the cabin.
2024-04-10

VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-04-09
  • VIN: 2GNALBEK0G6
  • Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: During a severe rain storm, the wipers just stopped working mid-use after only about five minutes of use. We had to quickly pull over due to significantly decreased visibility. They did not return to the off position on their own and no setting moved them. We manually pushed them back down, but they were able to stretch far beyond the window, leading me to believe something became completely disconnected, not a motor function failure.
2024-03-25

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-11-03
  • VIN: 2GNALBEK1G1
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: This vehicle has a malfunctioning oil pressure sensor and/or an issue with the engine temperature gauge. The main issue is that the design of the 2.4 ecotec engine is defective in the opinion of many mechanics and equinox/terrain owners. The engine burns off more oil than is considered safe. I was advised not to run the oil consumption test by the DEALERSHIP. My experience is, I heard a sound in the engine and upon checking the oil, discovered NO OIL present!!! I had over 1000 miles left on my oil service sticker. There was no indication other than my own observation of a sound. No temperature change, the temperature gauge should have been reading hot, but was at normal. No oil light... like literally no oil sensor light present on the console. This was pretty upsetting to find out. The damage is done and I am out a vehicle over it as the damage is caused to the ENGINE/PISTONS. The timing chain is INSIDE the engine housing and THIS is the defect in the design. Oil splashes over into places it should not be, causing corrosion and combined with the fact that it is burning off this oil and causing damage because of lack of oil as well. The solution, is a nominal offer of 10% off this KNOWN issue and bill for a new engine. This is not ok. I am at 101k miles so just out of the zone for lemon laws, but this is a serious design issue and will cause severe hardship to those who own these vehicles. The recall is for previous years than my own, the issue is the same. The vehicle is NOT SAFE TO DRIVE without the proper indications that the oil is being burned off and damaging the engine.
2024-03-25

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-03-24
  • VIN: 2GNALBEKXG1
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: Engine Oil had burned off, no notification of loss of engine oil to fill or maintain. engine is now required to be replaced.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox.

2016-06-21
  • Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
  • Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
  • Summary: 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."
  • Consequence: If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600.

Negative 2016 Chevrolet Equinox car reviews

  1. Joan O'Conner 2024-11-09

    We recently purchased a 2016 Equinox and were disappointed to find out that it does not have a CD player. We have a lot of music that we enjoy listening to and were surprised to learn that it would cost $1000 to have one installed. We find the controls and options on the screen to be overwhelming and not very user-friendly. As a result, we prefer to take our older car on longer trips as it has all the features we need and is more comfortable. We recently took a trip in a 2005 Impala which still has a CD player that works great. We believe that a CD player is a basic feature that should be included in all cars. We are disappointed that General Motors has chosen to remove this feature and may consider other options in the future. We recently visited a Toyota dealer and were pleased to find that the new Camry still has a CD player.

  2. Jeffrey Bednar 2024-11-08

    I have owned my car for just over 2 years. Although it has been a challenging period, the transmission failed while I was at work, just below 50,000 miles. Additionally, the manual mode and other electronic components are malfunctioning. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend purchasing this vehicle.

  3. Nathen Schoen 2024-11-05

    Hi there! I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to bring to your attention a few things that I noticed about the vehicle. It seems that there may be some issues with the quality and attention to detail, as the dashboard and door panels appear to be misaligned and of varying thickness. Specifically, the driver's side measures at 11mm while the passenger's side measures at 4mm. It almost looks as though the vehicle may have undergone a less-than-ideal repair after an accident to the front end. I just wanted to make sure you were aware of these observations. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

  4. Ted Conn 2024-08-05

    When I first bought the car, I thought the seats were tolerable. However, during long drives, I find them to be quite uncomfortable. Unfortunately, no amount of adjustment seems to make a difference. I'm 6 feet tall with an average/athletic build, so I don't think my body type is particularly unusual. Despite this, the lumbar support is in the wrong spot, and my butt sinks back into the seat so much that it puts most of my body weight on my thighs. Additionally, the whole seat makes me feel constrained and trapped, which is not a pleasant feeling. There are hard boosters on either side of your thighs that prevent freedom of movement and adjustment. Perhaps it's partly because I'm a bit of a squirmy person, but I find these seats to be quite uncomfortable. I hope to be able to replace this car soon, but until then, I'll just have to make do.

  5. Xander Trantow 2024-06-19

    Hi there! Could you please tell me where the CD player is?

Positive 2016 Chevrolet Equinox car reviews

  1. Shane Doyle 2025-01-04

    The LT 2.4 4 cylinder is perfect for you. The gas mileage is great and it's very comfortable. The instruments are very easy to use. It's incredible how much passenger room there is in the front and back seats, and there's plenty of cargo area.

  2. Faustino Rowe 2024-08-01

    I purchased the AWD with V6 and love this vehicle! Only disappointment was that it didn't come with a CD player.

  3. Carter Muller 2024-07-19

    First time with a Chevy and I'm glad to say that I'm very pleased, so far. I hope she'll do great on the dead of winter!

  4. Colten Nienow 2024-07-01

    Hi there! We were originally planning on purchasing an Equinox, but unfortunately, none of the 4 cylinder options offered dual control AC. One of us prefers a cooler temperature around 60-65 degrees, while the other prefers a warmer temperature around 70-75 degrees. We realized that having this feature was essential for us, especially considering the next 45 years. That's why we ultimately decided to go with the Ford Edge SEL. Thanks for your understanding!

  5. Cruz Wunsch 2024-04-13

    I recently traded in my Equinox after owning it for two years. Although it was a great car and very reliable, I decided to part ways with it. The gas mileage was incredible, and I only had to fill up twice a week, if that, during my 30-minute commute to work. I never had any issues with it, just routine maintenance. I was able to sell it for a good value at 150,000 miles. The Equinox is very comfortable, has a smooth ride, and offers a decent amount of space. I've even used it for three moves, and it came in handy. It's also great for long distance trips. I highly recommend it if you're looking for a reliable daily use SUV.

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More sources of information about 2016 Chevrolet Equinox problems:

2016 Chevrolet Equinox Problems | Kelley Blue Book
2016 Chevrolet Equinox Problems | Kelley Blue Book
https://www.kbb.com/chevrolet/equinox/2016/common-problems/

How reliable is the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 ...

Does Chevy Equinox have a lot of problems? - Quora
Does Chevy Equinox have a lot of problems? - Quora
https://www.quora.com/Does-Chevy-Equinox-have-a-lot-of-problems

Oct 9, 2020 ... In special coverage warranty policies alone they are known for failing: pistons and piston rings, high pressure fuel pumps, catalytic converters ...

2016 Chevrolet Equinox Problems and Complaints - 3 Issues
2016 Chevrolet Equinox Problems and Complaints - 3 Issues
https://repairpal.com/2016-chevrolet-equinox/problems

Problem with your 2016 Chevrolet Equinox? Our list of 3 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2016 Chevrolet Equinox.

Uncle is advising me against the Chevrolet Equinox? : r ...
Uncle is advising me against the Chevrolet Equinox? : r ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/whatcarshouldIbuy/comments/1122eng/uncle_is_advising_me_against_the_chevrolet_equinox/

Feb 14, 2023 ... I know prior to 2018 many of them had both engine and transmission issues and the first model year of any car tends to have problems. Upvote

2016 Chevrolet Equinox Has Only One Recall, but Big Problem with ...
2016 Chevrolet Equinox Has Only One Recall, but Big Problem with ...
https://www.vehiclehistory.com/articles/2016-chevrolet-equinox-has-only-one-recall-but-big-problem-with-faulty-windshield-wipers

Jan 21, 2022 ... Of the complaints to the NHTSA concerning excessive oil consumption, two main themes arose: clogged valves and busted gaskets/seals. Due to the ...

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Equinox 2021
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Equinox 2022
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