The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 211 of 400 complaints (53%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 680 in 2015 to 400 in 2016.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 400
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,400–$3,450
- Combined MPG
- 18–26
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | vs. 2016 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,400–3,300 | 2,400–3,300 | 2,400–3,450 | 2,500–3,450 | 2,200–3,200 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–26 | 19–26 | 18–26 | 18–25 | 24–32 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–22 / 23–31 | 16–22 / 23–31 | 16–22 / 23–31 | 16–21 / 23–31 | 22–28 / 28–39 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 347–476 | 347–481 | 347–482 | 355–489 | 314–367 | |
| Complaints filed | 549 | 680 | 400 | 276 | 410 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 23 | 24 | 14 | 18 | 23 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 30 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?
Engine: 211 of 400 NHTSA complaints (53%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox get?
EPA rates it 18–26 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?
EPA estimates $2,400–$3,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20 mpg | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | $2,700 | 381 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20 mpg | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | $2,700 | 381 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 22 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | $2,400 (low) | 347 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 22 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | $2,400 (low) | 347 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 16 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $3,450 (high) | 482 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 459 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 211 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 27 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 13 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 32 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
TIRES; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Defect
- 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.