Overview & Reviews

Part of a growing segment of plus-sized small crossover SUVs, the Chevrolet Equinox splits the difference between compact and midsize utility vehicles and offers roomy accommodations in a five-passenger layout. Like other vehicles in its class, the Equinox emphasizes style, amenities and day-to-day practicality over more traditional SUV attributes. In short, the Chevy Equinox is a fine choice for commuting to work or transporting pets, but it's not suited for towing, or anything more rugged than a gravel road.

Although the Equinox has always had a roomy interior and an easy-driving nature, the plain styling and low-quality interior materials in earlier models are none too impressive by today's standards. Later versions of this Chevrolet crossover have made big strides in quality and are available with more desirable features and engine choices.

User Reviews:

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  STAY AWAY - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By CHEVYCHASE - August 24 - 9:36 pm

  The car is junk. I bought it new and have had many problems. The key lock broke on drivers door. GM decided to only put one key entry on the car, how cheap is that? I can only unlock it with the remote (its great when the battery dies). Front bearings went at about 20k. Door handle came off in my hand, so open the doors very carfully on this heap. The interior finish on the dash has pealed off, it looks like it is 30 yrs old. There is actually a blind spot out the front windshield when looking across to the right caused by the window fram and the exterior mirror.

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  Not Impressed at all!!! - 2007 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Lindsay - August 19 - 12:27 pm

  I bought the car when i was pregnant. The headrest is a vision blocker when trying to look in the blind spots(the tiny windows in the back) The seats are now as hard as bleachers think its causing my back problems. The plastic dash board and steering wheel are So hard to clean. Not to mention that the trim around the shifter is a huge chrome piece that of course the sun hits and blinds you while you are driving. This could cause an accident. Bought brand new in 07 still havent reached the gas mileage that its supposed to be getting and i do a lot of highway driving, when bought it got 16MPGs, now only at 18.3MPGs. HHMM! Sound system?? WHAT HAPPENED!!!

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  What a Blast - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Gberry - August 18 - 10:00 am

  I order my Equinox in March, I just got it today . What a BLAST it is to drive. I orderd every thing that can be put on it, I have people stopping me asking questions about it. Ths interior is beautful, All I can say is CHEVY did it right. This is a great Car

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  Chevy equinox - 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Camille - August 17 - 11:49 am

  When I got the suv I was so excited could not wait to take it home. The only problem it was having was when it started it was making some kind of noise after 2 years then battery did go out on me and I did have to replace it the front tires have to be replace. I am not going to complain. But over all I love it.

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  Not the quality I was expecting - 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
  By AA - August 16 - 6:41 am

  I had this car for a year and, unfortunately, it was just a headache. The Bluetooth either didnt stay synched with my iPhone or the sound was crackling when I tried to listen to music that way. I didnt have this problem with my previous car or the one I got after this. The car felt jerky at low speeds, but two dealers said this was normal and that Chevy makes them that way (no other car I have ever had drove like that). I have to assume theres something wrong with the transmission. The final straw, however, was when the car died in the left lane of the highway with less than 20k miles on it. The car was repaired under warranty and I notified the manufacturer. When my husband got a 2015 Ford Escape, I found that the comfort and level of technology seemed light years ahead of what I had in my car. Needless to say, with each passing day, I became more disappointed in this car and eventually traded it in for a historically foreign manufacturer. I have very little good to say about the car, except that there was adequate leg room and the trunk held a lot.

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  Really good family car for the price! - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Georgia Driver - August 15 - 3:53 am

  Weve had the car for about a 1.5 years now. It has not been taken to the shop even once in all that time. The price was excellent for the quality. The layout and design of the trunk and backseats are really quite good. The seats in the front are very comfortable, but the ones in the back are just a little uncomfortable.

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  Chevy Equinox - 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
  By ron - August 13 - 7:32 am

  the model even buicks doesn do not have back air vents When it is hot out setting in the back you get very warm They have them on there full size suv They had back vents on there 2003 buick suv There both G M products. why they didnt put in back vents for the A C and heat I dont know why.

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  Love at first sight....But - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Robert Smith - August 12 - 10:00 am

  After having the Equinox in my possession now for a couple of weeks I can say I love it in many ways but not without a few issues.....The backseat is very hard and uncompfortable and the headrests restrict your view (too High)..The stereo is hard to figure out but Im getting it. Lastly Im a little concerned about he transmission, (going down inclines it holds you back ) and just seems different from any other vehicle Ive ever driven...I guess time will tell on this issue

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  Dashboard screen on 2017 Equinox - 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
  By kent carothers - August 12 - 9:25 am

  Radio sometimes doesnt work , cannot turn on or off, along with the temperature fan numbers disappearing, and the hands-free phone not working (all at the same time). Back-up camera sometimes stays on when in drive. Its real interesting watching cars behind you when driving. Problem corrects itself when hitting a bump in the road, turning on and off the engine or just normal driving. First time it happen there was just red lines for the back-up camera and red blocks were the temperature fan numbers would be. Taken to chev service dept, but they say cant find problem, and of course by the time I get it in for service the problem as corrected itself. Added note this is a 3.6L 6cyl not a 2.4 4cyl. Im documenting every time the problems occur for the next month. Got out of service (after 4 hours) for them to tell me they cant find the problem. I have documented the problem 6 times since leaving the chev service dept yesterday. [contact info removed]

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  Good small suv - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By cayo - August 9 - 6:09 pm

  This car is a really good small suv. Driving it is very fun. It has a very good engine performance the 5speed trans make the ride feel very smooth. Even though some times the last gear takes a bit to long to kick in. Very Nice for long trips. Lots of space inside.