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2016 Chevrolet

Equinox AWD

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI

Chevrolet Equinox: best and worst years
2016 Chevrolet Equinox AWD
PhotoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
482 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
188 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
113 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,920 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
390
Reported injuries
22

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE41%
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER23%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%
  • POWER TRAIN5%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 487 total.

Chevrolet Equinox: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA19005opened Dec 13, 2019VISIBILITY/WIPER

    Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative

  • RQ18002opened Nov 2, 2018VISIBILITY/WIPER

    Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.