Overview & Reviews

For the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, new forward collision alert and lane-departure warning systems are now available. Equinox 1LT models also have the rearview camera as standard equipment this year. However, the optional rear seat video entertainment system has been dropped.

• Quiet cabin with lots of storage bins
• Premium look inside and out
• Comfortable ride.
• Spacious and adjustable backseat

• Not quite as much cargo space as chief rivals
• Numb and uncommunicative steering.
• Some controls difficult to reach

User Reviews:

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  A typical 4 cylinder Automatic. - 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
  By David T. - August 23 - 10:55 am

  I drive a 2012 equinox LT2 FWD daily and have had no issues with it and it august 2015. It a SUV with a 4 cylinder engine so if you consider the weight to engine size of course it going to be a little slow a typical 4 without turbo. MPG is great I get 32 on long trips and 23city mix driving. I do notice the transmission jerk once in awhile when going 15-40 when I let off gas and step on again when approaching a light. I believe it is just the flywheel catching up again nothing to worry about. All automatics shift different. If you dont like automatic consider a CVT. I also own a 2015 Subaru Forester 2.5 Touring.

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  Decent kind of Chevy Car but avoid the Cloth Seats - 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
  By smashmouth99 - March 21 - 6:55 pm

  This car already has 60,000 miles and we bought it brand new in January 2012. Although i got to say dont get the jet black cloth seats because they are not comfortable at all its like sitting on a desk. Although this car gets me from point A to point B without any problems the gas gets good mileage and it really stands out for a compact SUV.

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  2012 Equinox - just ok - 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
  By s_l_w - June 21 - 12:33 pm

  We love the way the Equinox looks, but looks can be deceiving. Our 2012 Equinox has been in the shop way too often for a fairly new car. The main issues weve had are (1) the hub bearings had to be replaced, (2) the Check Engine light came on due to a faulty gas cap, and (3) the transmission jerks at low speeds. Replacing the hub bearings fixed the issue of the popping noise when turning the steering wheel at low speeds. Replacing the gas cap did not fix the problem, so the dealer just replaced a faulty valve in the fuel system. We still havent gotten a solution for the jerking transmission and the dealer says they didnt find anything wrong with it. These repairs are such an inconvenience!

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  Good Compact SUV - 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
  By carguy07054 - April 23 - 2:23 pm

  I have 13K miles. Good fuel economy. Best so far was 30.8MPG on a 600 mile trip driving @ 65-70MPH. Average 25.5MPG in mixed driving. Lots of room inside. Comfortable seats with good support. Good ride and suspension is well tuned.

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  Where do I start - 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
  By stmyers - June 28 - 11:49 pm

  I have a 2012 LTZ equinox with 14k miles, I can not count the times I have had to take it in for problems. This past week, my check engine light came on. Dealer said it has to do with the air filter we put in (k&n) we replaced the filter back to the orig. one and the light came on again. Called a different dealer and they said they were too busy to get my car in for at least two days... Do I just drive the car around with the check engine light on? Then, Today, I went to use my remote start and the remote start is not working. For as much as they cost, you think GM would get it right the first or second time... Im very disappointed with GM and more so with the dealership I purchased the car

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  Good Overall Value and Style - 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
  By wavesherwood - June 23 - 1:24 pm

  Great versatility. Beautiful vehicle in and out. Only problem we have had so far is the rough engine idle which dealer says is unduplicatable but they did update computer program. that helped some, but we are still experiencing some intermittent rough engine idle especially when sitting at stoplights. Blind spots and camera depth perception makes backing up tricky.

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  2012 Eqinox Just OK - 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
  By grngob - January 6 - 5:55 pm

  I have owned my 2012 Equinox - 4 cylinder/FWD - since may of 2012. I have never gotten more than 29.5 MPG highway, not close the 32 Chevy quotes. (In fact, I got 22 MPG on one tank - some city miles spoem highway). Very disappointing. The FM radio has reception issues and fades in and out on occaision. It is a nuisance more than anything.

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  MPG ratings not accurate - 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
  By gk125963 - November 2 - 3:02 pm

  I am finding the MPG ratings to be way off. I have never even come close to the 33 MPG highway, and am averaging 21 MPG in combined city/highway driving. My driving habits are such that I try to conserve gas, but it does not seem to make a difference.

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  Great vehicle so far - 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
  By mcclane - October 25 - 12:51 pm

  We bought our equinox new 4000 miles ago and it has been all we hoped it would be. I read a lot of good reviews on it so we decided to take the plunge and buy one. We wanted a bigger vehicle without giving up a lot of mpg. We have the 4 cylinder LT model and average over 29 mpg. The majority of our miles have been highway but on the highway we get between 30 and 31 mpg. Im 62" and its comfortable to take on longer trips. The moving backseat is also fantastic. We have it up the majority of the time to add to the storage and all the way back when we have friends in the back. They have more then enough room (as did I when I tried it out in the back once). Overall, very happy.

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  11,000 and going strong - 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
  By chickn - September 11 - 7:13 pm

  I have 11,000 miles on the car and it is going strong. It is a 4 banger. I pull a 12 ft utility trailer with a Gravley z155 mower on the trailer with no problem. The car shifts fine, especially if I hold a steady foot on the gas. I get 26+- mpg around town and 26.5 to 30 +- highway, with just myself and my lady in the car. She said it shifted a lot going oover the mountains this summer going to Detroit from NC. She had 2 teen gals and their gear with them. I would say the shifting would be normal for that. The only issue I have with the car is the A/C dash vents.the one on the dash, right of the steering wheel tends to blow either on my face or chest. Cant turn it enough to the right.