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2016 Chevrolet Equinox: common problems and reliability
An average Equinox year.
398 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Equinox?The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has 398 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and visibility/wiper.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Equinox years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Equinox?
Across the 22 Equinox model years we track, complaint volume runs from 94 (2009) to 784 (2010). With 398 complaints, the 2016 Equinox sits about the same as the model's median of 398.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Equinox
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Campaign 16V449000General 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."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by powertrain and generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Equinox. See the full Equinox owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Equinox listings typically run $11,900–$21,431.
Other Equinox model years
Compare every Equinox year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Equinox against its rivals
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