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2017 Equinox with V6 and AWD

DMD 3.6 Liter V6 with AWD, 11/18/2019
updated 11/22/2021
2017 Chevrolet Equinox Premier 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

I have had my car now for 9 months. I bought it as a salvage car from Philly. I am in CT. The car originally had less than 20,000 miles on it. Since than I have put nearly 20K additional on it. Yes, I drive A LOT! The car has been wonderful. Its never failed me in any situation I have been in. Its stabel in it handling, its durable, reliable, powerful, and fun to drive with its 301 ponies under the hood. My next car will likely be a blazer because its nearly the size of thia car and has the same engine this does. My family has and is presently owning 4 3.6 liter V6's. Regardless ofbwhat you might read about that wngines reliability, it is a VERY RELIABLE engine provided to dont beat the guys out of it and you change the oil more rather than less frequently. You also should be using full synthetic oil, not a blend or conventional oil, there is a major difference between the 3 of them. (Why Edmunds doesn't list a V6 AWD variant category for this vehicle is beyond me. YES, they absolutely made a V6 3.6 liter w/AWD. My car is an LT version.) ******UPDATE********** MY Equinox now has been with me for a little less than 3 years (2 years 8 months as of this update. No issues as of yet. I have 84,300 miles on it. No problems or concerns as of now. I change the oil at 5,000-7,000 mile increments with full synthetic oil. That has been essentially it. Outide of brakes, tires, small expected stuff like that. *******UPDATE*********

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Love,Love,Love My Car!

Lillian R Bartman, 08/03/2018
updated 02/03/2023
2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful

We bought a 2013 Equinox in 2014 and loved that car. Never had any trouble with it what so ever so we recently bought a beautiful black 2017. In winter we go on a month long trip. My husband takes his golf clubs,his bicycle (broken down) and enough other things we would need for a month vacation. I feel the cargo space is plenty big enough for our needs. Though I’m not discounting the negative comments there are plenty of Equinox on the highway to the point that my husband and I count the number we see when we are on errands. Based on that I would say there are a great many happy Equinox owners and this is the only model car that we have bought twice so we are also happy,happy with our purchase.

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Fail

Johnny, 03/19/2021
2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fleet 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Bought it new 10 mile at 40000 blew the seals out and dump the oil they say it’s from a plugged pvc valve told it’s a know issue the fixed it at 61000 did it again so they didn’t fix it say it’s out of warranty I owe 14000.00 on a peace of

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Fantastic!

John D., 08/29/2019
2017 Chevrolet Equinox Premier 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

So, I have a 6 cyclinder Premier version bought 09/2016. Wonderful! I made sure I have the 6c cyl due to test driving the 4 cyl on freeway and entrance ramp and knowing it would be under powered. My 6 cyl has 300HP and I never feel under powered. Most comfortable vehicle I have ever driven. I have just over 18k miles on it now and this will be a vehicle I already know I will have for at least a decade. It's comfortable, roomy, and very powerful. Quiet while driving and the Premier trim has all the features I want. It's gorgeous inside, leather seats, very room, non-cramped, great sound system and I have a lot of confidence I will survive in an accident. I recommend this vehicle to everyone I talk to. I was going to purchase the Mazda CX-5 prior to this, but this is so much more comfortable and Mazda dealership irritated me. You can't go wrong on this vehicle.

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wonder what is wrong

Emily Forside, 09/14/2017
2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 28 people found this review helpful

Purchased Equinox on June 20th 2017. Sept 11th 2017 went to start the car and it was dead. Called roadside asst. sent tow which jumped the battery and the car started ran car over 1/2 hour and drove it for 1/2 hour, brought it back turned it off 45 minutes later tried to start car dead. Next day towed to dealer today 9/13/17 still have no response from dealer what is wrong (battery, alternator, starter or parasite drain). Don't feel very confident in this car. Less than 3 months since purchase and only 730 miles and I have NO CAR.

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