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2017 Chevrolet Equinox consumer reviews

$23,100 starting MSRP
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(293 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
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Got this lemon and cant even make lemon add have only put

Got this lemon and cant even make lemon add have only put 1060 miles engine bad and transmission put 2160 dollers in it before knowing engine was bad got 11 thousand in it so for before engine have no money and no car lord help me

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Concernant le dessous de plancher c'est un désastre et

Concernant le dessous de plancher c'est un désastre et concernant le frein aussi vous avez une tôle pas plus épaisse une boîte de carton de gâteau

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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I had timing belt go twice excessive oil loss 8qrts in

I had timing belt go twice excessive oil loss 8qrts in week coming out of muffler i owed 10,ooo on loan engine rings rear main seal everything toast awful car air bags dont work 5 petal accelarator went stalling bad engine i got ripped off lots of money

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I bought a 2017 in 2019 with 35,000 miles.

I bought a 2017 in 2019 with 35,000 miles. It has been great up until 2024 when all my issues started happening. I have 64,000 miles on the car. I have had to replace the rear crankshaft seal, the timing chain and now there is an oil leak in the front. I have another Equinox which is a 2012. 80,000 miles and had to replace the timing chain. Another family member has a 2021 and has had no issues yet.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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We bought 2017 Chevrolet Equinox 4 cylinder.

We bought 2017 Chevrolet Equinox 4 cylinder. Pre owned with about 59k miles. It’s over 110k and we’ve had the oxygen sensor and catalytic converter replaced. Also 1 tire sensor. We’ve put the 2nd set of tires on the car yesterday. Always Michelin as recommended and brake shoes. I just have to say I still love my car. It’s paid for and I’ll drive her as long as I can.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The car has major issues that the manufacturer is aware

The car has major issues that the manufacturer is aware of but has not done anything about. The problem comes from the oil consumption causing the engine to go out on you. It eats so much oil that it is impossible to keep up. They have recalled 2015-2021 except for 2017. I would not buy a CHEVY EQUNOX again no matter how nice it looks!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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I’ve had two Equinoxes.

I’ve had two Equinoxes. They’re great until they’re not. Both have had issues with quick oil consumption, and most shops don’t know what to do about it. The oil problem has caused timing chain issues on both.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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No warnig My 2017 Chevy equinox burned all my oil

Bought a 2017 Chevy equinox at 26000 miles and at 71000 the motor shook hard at a traffic light and then it shut down. The timing belt broke, looked oil level .. nothing.. still had 1500 miles for next oil change,, it never leaked. It burned it very fast and no warning lights gave me any type of warning. . Now I need a new engine!!! I think Chevy should step up to the plate and help me with this!!!!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Worst purchase, still paying on it!

I’ve had nothing but headaches out of this car. First the oil consumption issue which is never ending it seems, then there was the transfer case issue that involved me paying someone to take apart my car not once but twice until we figured out the work around. I am constantly having issues that naturally require dealership assistance to navigate the ECM issues. I have two years left to pay on this thing and it makes me want to rip my hair out and cry at the inevitable issues I will always have with this car. If purchased plan on ALWAYS carrying oil with you!!! Also it’s super sensitive to air intake issues so make sure your air filter housing is 100% secure at all times. Best of luck, but you’ll regret this purchase the moment you hit 100k miles so keep it under or prepare for major disappointment in the 2.4L engine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Exhaust System Fumes

I brought a 2015 GMC terrain Im constantly repairing something. I now have exhaust fumes coming back into the car from the vent when I turn on the heat. The odor smells like rotten eggs I took it to be repaired at several places no one can find where the leak is coming from. I read the articles on the vehicle on the manifold and catalytic converters for leakage the manufacturers have not put out a recall on the vehicles the car is very dangerous.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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