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2021 Chevrolet

Equinox AWD

Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo

Chevrolet Equinox: best and worst years
2021 Chevrolet Equinox AWD
2021 photoJustAnotherCarDesignerCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
170
Power to weight
0.052 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.87

Efficiency

Smog score
7/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
97 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
5

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Automatic emergency braking
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Optional
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
  • POWER TRAIN13%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
  • ENGINE12%
  • SERVICE BRAKES6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 135 total.

Chevrolet Equinox: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

508 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6551B

    This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6423A

    Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue

  • Apr 8, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT5812G

    This preliminary information announces the end of an engineering investigation into a brake pad noise.

  • Apr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT3271Q

    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

  • Mar 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT5992B

    This preliminary information discusses a condition that may arise from the drivers window switch sending an errant message causing the vehicle to enter manual fob learn mode.

  • Mar 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERN25-250552

    Improvements to OnStar functionality.

  • Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6104

    This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

  • Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902V

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • and 500 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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

Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06

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.