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It is a very under powered vehicle
389gto, 03/02/2015
updated 03/07/2018
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 2012 Equinox new that year. I like the looks of this vehicle. While on a highway trip It felt very busy driving. I was trying to adjust the throttle pedal to slight hills for climbing power. I tried the cruise control it helped some. The transmission shifting too low gears when you want to pass. It was better to pull over and let people pass. I sold this to the San Leandro Chevy dealership a few years ago. For this vehicles I get on this vehicle for lemon law notices in the mail. Apparently there must be some trouble with these vehicles. I bought 1997 Ford Ranger XLT with 4.0 liter 5 speed trans with 56000 on the clock. The Equinox is still very attractive. I notice them all the time. The Toyota and Nissan don't have the look.
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Do not buy a Chevy Equinox
Angela Hammond, 12/29/2017
updated 01/05/2021
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
I'm now shopping for a new car because my car’s engine is broken beyond repair. I purchased the SUV certified from Classic Chevy. I took the car in several times before the warranty expired and let the dealership know that the car was not functioning properly. They would say they couldn’t find anything wrong with the car. Finally, the car’s engine was beyond repair. I had oil changes and car maintenance completed through the dealership and in-line with the recommended factory maintenance requirements. The engine should not have been broken beyond repair. The car had 120,000 miles. Update: I am 6 months away from paying off the negative equity on the Chevy Equinox. I would NOT waste your time/money with Chevy.
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piece of crap
amber, 08/09/2015
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
My truck I bought new and It don't start lights come on won't turn over jerks when you accelerate tire pressure comes on at least 2 times a month
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Not what I expected!
algoma, 06/29/2013
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
Even the blind spot mirrors don't really help. The blind spots are still there, especially with the design in the back. If the back seat head rests aren't in your blind spots, then its the blindness from not being able to see out the rear windows. There is also a hesitation with the engine when driving down the road. I wish I had my the van I traded this in for. I have driven earlier models of the Equinox before, and the blindspots aren't an issue like they are with this model. Not happy with the gas mileage either. The interior isn't roomy when it comes the front seating area. If you drop something in between, you might as well forget about getting it back.
Great used car.
Robson demattos , 08/05/2020
2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2012 equinox LT 5 months ago with 106.000 miles on it. I wasn’t expecting much but to my surprise, it has been great so far. Lots of space, responsive and comfortable ride, everything still works as it should even after 8 years of use by different owners. I went from a 2017 Acura RDX to this and, quite frankly, the difference is minimal (the Acura is newer, way more expensive, with a little more modern features) I even dare to say I like driving this Equinox better than I did the Acura. I hope to keep it for a few years.
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