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  • FWD 4dr L
    Starts at
    $22,120
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • FWD 4dr LS
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    $24,520
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • FWD 4dr LT w/1LT
    Starts at
    $26,170
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • AWD 4dr LS
    Starts at
    $26,270
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • AWD 4dr LT w/1LT
    Starts at
    $27,920
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • FWD 4dr LT w/2LT
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    $28,170
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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  • AWD 4dr LT w/2LT
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    $29,920
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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  • FWD 4dr LTZ
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    $31,920
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • AWD 4dr LTZ
    Starts at
    $33,670
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
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Notable features

OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hotspot capability standard
Four-cylinder or V-6
Seats five
Related to GMC Terrain
Front- or all-wheel drive

The good & the bad

The good

Ride comfort
Noise insulation
Spacious seats
Car-seat accommodations
Acceleration with V-6

The bad

Visibility
Smallish cargo area
Wide turning circle
Handling and braking
Poky acceleration with four-cylinder

Expert 2015 Chevrolet Equinox review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Kelsey Mays
Full article
our expert's take

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox remains a half-size larger than most of its competition, which makes for better ride quality and comfort, but its poor visibility and lack of driving fun will turn off some shoppers.

The same is true for the Equinox’s corporate twin, the GMC Terrain. (Chevrolet and GMC are sibling brands under parent company GM.) Click here to compare the two, here to stack up the Equinox’s trim levels or here to compare the 2014 and 2015 Equinox.

The Equinox’s multimedia system gets subscription-based Wi-Fi for 2015, but other changes are minimal. We tested a midlevel Equinox 1LT against six competitors in Cars.com’s $28,000 Compact SUV Challenge, which you can see here.

Exterior & Styling
The Equinox’s face courts little controversy, with Chevrolet’s familiar two-bar grille and perky headlights leading into a plus-sized profile. It’s aged well since it debuted in summer 2009, and next year’s 2016 face-lift will change little (click here to see early details).

Still, the size is bound to turn away some shoppers. At 187.8 inches long, the Chevrolet Equinox is noticeably larger than competitor compact crossover SUVs like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Mazdfa CX-5 and Ford Escape. Its turning circle, at 40 to 42.6 feet (depending on wheel size), is as much as 7.8 feet wider than the RAV4’s. In a parking lot or back alley, that’s bound to annoy.

How It Drives
Five years in, the 
Chevrolet Equinox is still a champ in terms of composure. At highway speeds, road and wind noise are hushed. The car exhibits minimal bounciness over broken pavement, and the suspension handles ruts with clean, polished reactions.

None of that straight-line composure helps when the road gets curvy, where lethargic steering, mushy brakes and a body prone to leaning blunt the Equinox’s nimbleness. Part of the blame goes to the SUV’s hefty weight; its bigger size adds as much as 500 pounds versus some competitors. That also means the standard four-cylinder can feel overtaxed in uphill stretches and during highway passing. The drivetrain has adequate power for lesser demands, with a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission and little engine noise below full throttle.

Our test car lacked all-wheel drive, which adds around 150 pounds. That’s probably enough to make the case for the Equinox’s 3.6-liter V-6. We’ve driven that engine, and its exceptional output (301 horsepower and 272 pounds-feet of torque) turn the Equinox into a quick, capable SUV.

Capability plus weight rarely equals efficiency, however, and the V-6 Equinox gets just 20 mpg in combined city/highway ratings by the EPA (19 mpg with AWD). The EPA rates the four-cylinder at 26 mpg combined (but just 23 mpg with AWD). Taken as a whole, its ratings are unimpressive; most small SUVs of this body type beat the Chevrolet Equinox in one or more configurations.

Interior
Still, the SUV’s extra girth makes for excellent passenger space, with a high driving position and large front seats that make competitors’ chairs seem economy-class. The backseat has copious legroom and headroom, plus a high, adult-friendly seating position; it also moves forward/backward and reclines a few degrees.

Unfortunately, the packaging pays little heed to visibility. The small rear window sits between bulky C- and D-pillars, and the rear-quarter windows are more of a technicality. Chevrolet placed last in our 2014 comparison of blind-spot visibility among small SUVs (read it here), and nothing has changed since then.

Cabin materials are basic, with low-gloss materials but cheap, hard plastics in a lot of places where competitors swap in richer stuff. GM has had five years to update the center control panel, but it’s still an assortment of confusing buttons that, despite the quantity, lack dual-zone climate controls. That’s a must-have option in this segment. The Nissan Rogue, Jeep Cherokee and redesigned 2016 Hyundai Tucson thump the Equinox in cabin materials and layout. GM needs to step it up.

Ergonomics & Electronics
Bluetooth phone connectivity and a CD stereo with iPod/USB compatibility and satellite radio are standard, but you have to upgrade to the 1LT or higher to get Bluetooth streaming audio. That setup also gets a 7-inch touch-screen with Chevrolet’s MyLink system. Pioneer premium audio is optional.

For 2015, the Chevrolet Equinox gets 4G LTE internet connectivity and a Wi-Fi hotspot with a three-month/3-GB trial through GM’s OnStar telematics service. After that, it’s subscription-based at $5 to $50 a month depending on how much data you want. It sounds cool, given GM also offers short-term data packages that don’t require an OnStar subscription if, say, you want the kids to have Wi-Fi on the family vacation. But many smartphones can create Wi-Fi hotspots that use your carrier’s data plan and service multiple devices, and that’s often cheaper. OnStar’s claimed advantage is better reception through the car’s rooftop antenna than your smartphone might get, but you’ll pay for it. An extra gigabyte of data on my iPhone’s plan runs $10, while, as of May 2015, OnStar charged $5 for just 250 megabytes.

Cargo & Storage
Bulky wheel wells limit cargo space to a modest 31.5 cubic feet behind the backseat. The Rogue, RAV4 and CR-V have upward of 35 cubic feet. Fold the seats down and a plastic floor panel effectively bridges a cargo-catching gap no matter where you’ve adjusted them. Still, the Equinox’s 63.7 cubic feet of maximum volume trails others’ maximum figures, in some cases by nearly 10 cubic feet.

Safety
With top scores in all crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox earned Top Safety Pick status for 2015. Click here to see all its safety features and here to see our Car Seat Check.

A backup camera — widely standard in this class — isn’t included until you get up to LT models. Lane departure and forward collision warning systems are optional, but the latter does not include auto-braking. That’s a provision most such systems now provide. A blind spot warning system is unavailable, but GM is adding it to the 2016 Equinox.

Value in Its Class
Prices range from around $23,000 for a front-drive Equinox L to more than $40,000 for an all-wheel-drive V-6 LTZ with all the factory options. That’s a decent bargain for the L, but it’s bound to leave some LTZ shoppers with sticker shock.

Suffice it to say, there are many flavors and prices of the Chevrolet Equinox. Its age is showing in a big way, as its quality and athleticism have been leapfrogged by most competitors. But its strengths run deep, and that, plus an established history of above-average reliability, should retain a steady stream of shoppers.

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Kelsey Mays

Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Kelsey Mays likes quality, reliability, safety and practicality. But he also likes a fair price.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox review: Our expert's take
By Kelsey Mays

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox remains a half-size larger than most of its competition, which makes for better ride quality and comfort, but its poor visibility and lack of driving fun will turn off some shoppers.

The same is true for the Equinox’s corporate twin, the GMC Terrain. (Chevrolet and GMC are sibling brands under parent company GM.) Click here to compare the two, here to stack up the Equinox’s trim levels or here to compare the 2014 and 2015 Equinox.

The Equinox’s multimedia system gets subscription-based Wi-Fi for 2015, but other changes are minimal. We tested a midlevel Equinox 1LT against six competitors in Cars.com’s $28,000 Compact SUV Challenge, which you can see here.

Exterior & Styling
The Equinox’s face courts little controversy, with Chevrolet’s familiar two-bar grille and perky headlights leading into a plus-sized profile. It’s aged well since it debuted in summer 2009, and next year’s 2016 face-lift will change little (click here to see early details).

Still, the size is bound to turn away some shoppers. At 187.8 inches long, the Chevrolet Equinox is noticeably larger than competitor compact crossover SUVs like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Mazdfa CX-5 and Ford Escape. Its turning circle, at 40 to 42.6 feet (depending on wheel size), is as much as 7.8 feet wider than the RAV4’s. In a parking lot or back alley, that’s bound to annoy.

How It Drives
Five years in, the 
Chevrolet Equinox is still a champ in terms of composure. At highway speeds, road and wind noise are hushed. The car exhibits minimal bounciness over broken pavement, and the suspension handles ruts with clean, polished reactions.

None of that straight-line composure helps when the road gets curvy, where lethargic steering, mushy brakes and a body prone to leaning blunt the Equinox’s nimbleness. Part of the blame goes to the SUV’s hefty weight; its bigger size adds as much as 500 pounds versus some competitors. That also means the standard four-cylinder can feel overtaxed in uphill stretches and during highway passing. The drivetrain has adequate power for lesser demands, with a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission and little engine noise below full throttle.

Our test car lacked all-wheel drive, which adds around 150 pounds. That’s probably enough to make the case for the Equinox’s 3.6-liter V-6. We’ve driven that engine, and its exceptional output (301 horsepower and 272 pounds-feet of torque) turn the Equinox into a quick, capable SUV.

Capability plus weight rarely equals efficiency, however, and the V-6 Equinox gets just 20 mpg in combined city/highway ratings by the EPA (19 mpg with AWD). The EPA rates the four-cylinder at 26 mpg combined (but just 23 mpg with AWD). Taken as a whole, its ratings are unimpressive; most small SUVs of this body type beat the Chevrolet Equinox in one or more configurations.

Interior
Still, the SUV’s extra girth makes for excellent passenger space, with a high driving position and large front seats that make competitors’ chairs seem economy-class. The backseat has copious legroom and headroom, plus a high, adult-friendly seating position; it also moves forward/backward and reclines a few degrees.

Unfortunately, the packaging pays little heed to visibility. The small rear window sits between bulky C- and D-pillars, and the rear-quarter windows are more of a technicality. Chevrolet placed last in our 2014 comparison of blind-spot visibility among small SUVs (read it here), and nothing has changed since then.

Cabin materials are basic, with low-gloss materials but cheap, hard plastics in a lot of places where competitors swap in richer stuff. GM has had five years to update the center control panel, but it’s still an assortment of confusing buttons that, despite the quantity, lack dual-zone climate controls. That’s a must-have option in this segment. The Nissan Rogue, Jeep Cherokee and redesigned 2016 Hyundai Tucson thump the Equinox in cabin materials and layout. GM needs to step it up.

Ergonomics & Electronics
Bluetooth phone connectivity and a CD stereo with iPod/USB compatibility and satellite radio are standard, but you have to upgrade to the 1LT or higher to get Bluetooth streaming audio. That setup also gets a 7-inch touch-screen with Chevrolet’s MyLink system. Pioneer premium audio is optional.

For 2015, the Chevrolet Equinox gets 4G LTE internet connectivity and a Wi-Fi hotspot with a three-month/3-GB trial through GM’s OnStar telematics service. After that, it’s subscription-based at $5 to $50 a month depending on how much data you want. It sounds cool, given GM also offers short-term data packages that don’t require an OnStar subscription if, say, you want the kids to have Wi-Fi on the family vacation. But many smartphones can create Wi-Fi hotspots that use your carrier’s data plan and service multiple devices, and that’s often cheaper. OnStar’s claimed advantage is better reception through the car’s rooftop antenna than your smartphone might get, but you’ll pay for it. An extra gigabyte of data on my iPhone’s plan runs $10, while, as of May 2015, OnStar charged $5 for just 250 megabytes.

Cargo & Storage
Bulky wheel wells limit cargo space to a modest 31.5 cubic feet behind the backseat. The Rogue, RAV4 and CR-V have upward of 35 cubic feet. Fold the seats down and a plastic floor panel effectively bridges a cargo-catching gap no matter where you’ve adjusted them. Still, the Equinox’s 63.7 cubic feet of maximum volume trails others’ maximum figures, in some cases by nearly 10 cubic feet.

Safety
With top scores in all crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox earned Top Safety Pick status for 2015. Click here to see all its safety features and here to see our Car Seat Check.

A backup camera — widely standard in this class — isn’t included until you get up to LT models. Lane departure and forward collision warning systems are optional, but the latter does not include auto-braking. That’s a provision most such systems now provide. A blind spot warning system is unavailable, but GM is adding it to the 2016 Equinox.

Value in Its Class
Prices range from around $23,000 for a front-drive Equinox L to more than $40,000 for an all-wheel-drive V-6 LTZ with all the factory options. That’s a decent bargain for the L, but it’s bound to leave some LTZ shoppers with sticker shock.

Suffice it to say, there are many flavors and prices of the Chevrolet Equinox. Its age is showing in a big way, as its quality and athleticism have been leapfrogged by most competitors. But its strengths run deep, and that, plus an established history of above-average reliability, should retain a steady stream of shoppers.

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Safety review

Based on the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
4/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 24,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.5 / 5
Based on 306 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.4
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

  • I bought my Equinox new off the lot in 2015 to be my

    I bought my Equinox new off the lot in 2015 to be my winter driving car. I’ve had it for 10 years, and have driven it 60 miles round-trip in some of the worst winter weather in the lower 48 states. The Equinox held the road well on ice, in slush, and in deep snow on days that I was on the road before the snow plows. It has always been reliable and has never left me stranded. I’ve had no major issues in over 107,000 miles. I appreciate the cargo space which is much better than the newer models. I regularly recommend Equinoxes to my friends and family.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • We bought our 2015 Equinox 6/2024 with 83,600 miles.

    We bought our 2015 Equinox 6/2024 with 83,600 miles. After multiple trips from Texas to Arkansas visiting family who moved there, in February 2025 we had 101,000 miles. That’s when the motor locked up on me at 8pm on I-30 in Texas with my grandkids in the car. Motor needed replacement at cost if $8-10,000. We paid $12,000 cash for the car. Not inclined to put that much back in it. Sold it for $1100. Big loss. We found that this is NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM for this car. Wish we had known. Kinda hard to walk to Arkansas.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • The 2015 Chevy equinox was the WORST vehicle I’ve ever

    The 2015 Chevy equinox was the WORST vehicle I’ve ever owned. Which is a shame because it’s such a nice vehicle, it’s affordable, comfortable and it’s a nice looking vehicle. However only about 4 years of owning it and around 90,000 miles the timing system took a dump and no mechanic is willing to touch that due to the common issue of it burning oil like crazy. I do not understand how Chevy could make a vehicle like this with this issue being so common, I just don’t get how they could be ok with it and screwing their customers over like that. Chevy people are loyal. I’ve been a die hard chevy guy for 11 years but I would never buy Chevy ever again. Don’t care what model, Chevy is not what it used to be.
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    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • I had to put a new engine in with less than 100,000

    I had to put a new engine in with less than 100,000 miles. The quality isn't there. I also had to pay extra for changing the headlight bulb since the front bumper has to be taken off to change the headlight. Not worth the hassles.
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    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • I bought an Equinox 2.

    I bought an Equinox 2.4L and it turned out to be great. My wife crashed it, but we traveled far away and it never let us down. It's very comfortable for long trips. Unfortunately, my wife crashed it, but the insurance paid us very well.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Complete engine failure less then 150,000 miles.

    Complete engine failure less then 150,000 miles. Consumed so much oil I had to pay for more than average maintenance. I was told there was metal shards getting pushed throughout the oil and motor.
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
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  • don’t buy an equinox

    My dad bought my 2015 Chevy equinox out right from the Chevy dealership in Florence Kentucky i've had my equinox for almost two years, and it started snowing and getting below 1<unk>, and my engine blew. I've put it in the shop. They said it's known to have a piece in your engine freeze up and build up pressure, and blow your engine. This is the worst car I've ever owned.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Good reliable vehicle!

    I bought the equinox used and and have owned it for five years. It has been a great vehicle! Gets 25-29 mpg and plenty of room for cargo. Currently has 106K+. We've had no major problems with it. Had a safety recall on wiper blades ball joints. But that was resolved.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • 2015 chevy equinox 2.4

    Purchase 2015 equinox in January of 2022 .had to replace the brakes in sept.then the engine came on and stayed on for 3 months.in jan 2023 took the car to the chevy dealership.1500 dollars to replace defective fuel pump. and the hvac blower.Then in March of 2023 car started cutting off.took it to the dealership in may of 2023..1200 dollars to replace the camshaft.2700 in repairs in 4 months. Looking to sell or trade the car in before something else breaks down.car has a 2.4 engine which known to have problems. I bought this suv because it rides pretty good and it was affordable but I won't do that again.
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    Performance 4.0
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  • Buy a Toyota or Honda instead.

    Do not buy this car especially those that have the 2.4 liter engine. The Chevrolet Equinox/GMC Terrain from 2010-17 equipped with the 2.4 engine is well known for excessive oil consumption, timing chain, and rear main seal due to a defective PCV system. Do yourself a favor and buy a Toyota RAV4 or a Honda CR-V instead. The problems we have on this car was not the engine but the windshield wiper transmission and HVAC blower motor failures so far but that didn’t stop us from researching the common problems with these vehicles. They are great when new but after the warranty is up they are junk. These cars are junk and so are the larger siblings (Traverse, Enclave, Acadia, and Outlook). Also the gas mileage is horrible on this car compared to the Honda or Toyota competitors.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Excellent Ride

    I love this car. I have the LTZ w/ sunroof and no leaks. It’s crossover design to SUV is just big enough to take the kids but not huge like a regular SUV. I haven’t had any major repairs on the car but normal wear and tear. Oil changes, new tires.. no rust either. I have put over 100,000 miles on it, been in a pretty deep ditch during heavy snowfall and didn’t roll or tip over. They towed it out and we drove away. No damage. Iowa salts their roads all the time! Weather changes on a dime. This vehicle is so reliable, we bought a second one for the kid. Do yourself a favor and get one. You won’t be disappointed.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • A Good Hard Working Car

    Im nearing 140000 miles on this vehicle. other then oil changes radiator flushings and replaceing the tires once I have had zero problems with this hard working car. Oh yea no rust problems either, Chicago salts the streets heavily after each snowfall
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox is available in 4 trim levels:

  • L (1 style)
  • LS (2 styles)
  • LT (4 styles)
  • LTZ (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2015 Chevrolet Equinox owners.

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. 90.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 306 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.5

Chevrolet Equinox history

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