Used 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) Consumer Reviews
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Drive Shaft Broke at 3,000 miles
Dan Stuart, Warren, MI, 02/28/2018
Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
Starting to have a vibration at 500 miles. Dealer said I had dirt in the wheels. I power washed the wheels and it helped but the vibration got worse again. Went to have tires balanced at a tire place. They said the inside of the right front wheel was covered with grease from the drive shaft. At 3,000 miles the drive shaft broke and the dealer fixed it under warranty. It was another "we have never seen this before" dissclaimer. I told them about the gas gage not reading right. They said they are all that way and GM doesn't have a cost effective fix so live with it. As for the stop/start thing, sometimes the dam thing won't restart unless I put in park first. So now when I am comming to a stop I slip it into nuteral and it keeps running. When you stop and hear/feel the clunk put it back into drive.
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Have Fun Buy the 2.0 Turbo, LT
Dave, Simi Valley, CA, 10/01/2017
Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
49 of 58 people found this review helpful
Ok, I'm a car guy, love cars, have had over 50, all new, not bragging I drive a ton, and don't want to deal with break downs. The last 2 cars I've had have gone back under the California Lemon Law (Manufacturers call it a "Repurchase"), a 2015 Subaru Forester XT, and a 2016 Hyundai Tucson Sport 1.5 Turbo. Both because of software problems, the Subaru had the horrible CVT, and the turbo had severe hesitation on the freeway mostly. The Hyundai was a great car, but the 7 speed DCT is dangerous, talked to many other owners at gas stations, and car washes, they ALL had the same problem. From a stop when you got to about 10-15mph everything would stop nothing from the gas pedal, making a left turn almost got hit twice because it was dead stalled. The problem is so bad, and Hyundai has so many "Repurchases", I had a loaner for over 2 months. Now the Equinox, bad first, seats not great, but I am 6'2", 280lbs, and the thumb, thumb noise I do have like another reviewer mentioned, but will be fixed. Drove everything, Rav 4, Honda CRV, Escape, Kia Sportage, Tucson without the 7 sp. DCT, Subaru Outback, VW Tiguan, nothing was really a stand out, and every time I drove the CVT I hated it (CRV. Outback), all had 4 cylinders, and were slow, and noisy. The 2.0 Turbo in the Equinox with the 9 speed is special, quiet, fast, and easy to get 30mpg on the highway, and no it was not $40,000, MSRP $31,800, has blind spot, Android car play, rear hatch is automatic, rear camera, with audible alert, the things I need, no AWD, in Cali don't need it. Firm ride, but not harsh, very quick and fun for a CUV, and the best part got it for $24,000, dealer discount $2,000, rebates $2,000, and last get a GM credit card through Capital one, 3 or 4 times a year they send you a coupon for $3,000 on almost any GM car, or truck. So after all that less than any car I mentioned above, go drive the others, and drive this last you will see the difference, I did.
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Five day FL rental review
Barry Endelson, Boynton Beach, FL, 05/28/2018
Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Outstanding ride, handling and power. Very comfortable and safe. Inspires confidence.
Never again!
SLMonroe, 11/19/2018
Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I’ve had so many problems with this cAr starting 2 weeks after I bought it! The fuel gage never went to full and gm didn’t have a fix for it until a year later. So for a year I never knew how much gas I really had! Also at this time my car play would freeze up. The volume doesn’t work, can’t chabge channel, steering wheel co tells don’t work. I was told it was my phone. Got a new phone still same problem. I was told as long as the radio works it’s good! No guarantee car play or android auto will work when you buy the car according to GM. I also started feeling some shaking, like the car is hesitating and was told that’s just how the car drives! Do not buy this car!!!! Headaches for a year now!!! I bought this car for safety and hands free...it’s not safe if I can’t use hands free! Thanks GM!
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No more Chevy.
Heather, Grandview, MO, 09/30/2018
updated 10/02/2019
Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
I got rid of this car. Went back to a CRV and love it. Good riddance to the Equinox. Update to review below. I’ve had my car for 8 months now and have a little over 10,000. I still like the looks and the turbo but still despise the auto shut off. Despise is not a strong enough word for it. I will never buy another car that doesn’t provide an option to turn it off. The squeaky brakes I mentioned below ended up being a real pain. They had to order new parts that took weeks to get in. Good news is they haven’t squeaked since. I did not feel comfortable driving it in the snow. I missed the AWD of my Honda CRV. And just this weekend my rear wiper works when it feels like it. Dont plan to have this car for long. This is my first Chevy and I love the looks of it. I’ve had my Equinox for 3 months and have about 3,500 miles on it. The turbo has great pickup on the highway and the mileage is pretty good for the size of the car. There’s also very little road noise and the seats are comfortable. Had an issue the first week with the side detection lights in the mirrors not working and a message on my dash telling me to have it serviced. Took it in and they did a software update and it hasn’t happened again. Now I have a squeeky brake pedal I’m going to have to have fixed. My biggest complaint is the auto shut off. I HATE IT. I pull up to the parking garage at work and have to badge in and out. For the 3 seconds it takes to do that the stupid thing shuts off. I pull into my garage at home and it shuts off as I stop and restarts when I put it in park. This is absolutely ridiculous. How is this saving gas??? How long will it be before the starter needs replaced. I do put it in neutral at stop lights so it won’t do this but if they insist on putting this in vehicles then they should also install an override so drivers have the option of shutting it off. I know some cars do offer this and if I had known about this when I looked at it, I probably would not have bought this car.
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