2026 Chevrolet Equinox Consumer Reviews
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LT (Editors' Pick) - $29,995 MSRP
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$28,651198 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in OH thru 9/15/25
Final assembly in Mexico
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2026 Equinox, so we've included reviews for other years of the Equinox since its last redesign.
Sluggish, poor audio ,poor assembly
R. Anglin, 06/16/2025
2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
28 of 33 people found this review helpful
Vehicle is sluggish all around. Breaks sometimes grab extremely hard if barely grazed. The audio is horrendous. The assembly is poor I've had to go around and tighten various panels due to screws not being tight. Taking it in today for electrical issues ranging from lift gate opening when no ones around to navigation not working and vehicle not communicating with app at all. When it rains the moisture build up inside the car is beyond acceptable. Lots of road noise other than from tires. Turned off the auto door lock option and vehicle still locks you out. Pros.. in the active model the interior is nice and the tires look nice on the vehicle. It is a comfortable ride. Thats about it. The settings are a cluster [non-permissible content removed] trying to find stuff. And the lain assist and drive assist might as well be nonexistent.
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Sound system is horrible
Amy, 06/25/2025
2026 Chevrolet Equinox RS 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
The reason I didnt give it 5 stars doesn't have anything to do with the dealership. However I really wish I shopped around more. I had a 2021 equinox and I loved it, so of course when someone hit me and totaled my car I thought I wanted another Equinox. Unfortunately Chevy changed alot of stuff since then in the newer ones. For starters I love my music and they definitely took alot of short cuts on the sound system in the 2026. No base and sounds like you are under water listening to it. I did buy the RS... I would have assumed it had a great stereo but my 2021 was much better!
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Robert S Michigan, 08/09/2025
2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
activ model at 2100 miles the trans has bad shift at 2000 rpms shift 2 to 3rd and at 60 shifting from 7 to 8th. also braking is grabby I had 3 before the 2025 I am not impressed going to service next week..
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engine is garbage, speakers are trash
Jeff, 11/25/2024
updated 02/03/2025
2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
95 of 128 people found this review helpful
The 2025 Equinox uses the same 1.5T engine from the previous generation. The engine has the lowest horsepower and poorest fuel economy in the small SUV class. I am averaging 28 mpg with 5,000 miles. My 2013 Honda CR-V AWD had the same fuel economy. Garbage. The 2025 Equinox does not have a upgraded sound system. The Bose sound system from the previous generation was removed in the latest generation. The sound system is absolutely garbage for the price point. I get better sound quality with a $30 Bluetooth speaker.
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2025 LT Midnight Edition
Mike VB, 10/26/2024
2025 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
61 of 82 people found this review helpful
Purchased just over one month ago and just reached 1k miles. A little early to complain about much this early in the game but the front buckets are some of the most comfortable, not too firm not too soft seats I've ever sat in. Recently took a 500 mile two day excursion and I had no fatigue at all from sitting. I'm quite surprised I averaged 28 mpg, mostly freeway and moderate headwinds both directions(of course). This car really does have good power, and is quite responsive down low. The driver information center is very well laid out and looks great. Ton of legroom in the back seat and plenty of storage in the rear cargo area, this model has more room than it looks. Ours is a white LT, midnight edition and is quite sporty looking. Looked at two others, the first one being a Honda CRV and the other a Mazda CX5. Both great choices, but this one was the winner when it came to style and comfort.
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Nice car
Ed Gilmartin , 01/08/2025
2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
41 of 55 people found this review helpful
Car is everything I wanted, interior beautiful, rides smooth, info screen nice. For me a senior citizen, just right
Engine Misfires
Unhappy Chevy Owner, 08/22/2025
2026 Chevrolet Equinox RS 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
With less than 1,000 miles, my 2026 Equinox RS has been in and out of the dealership multiple times. The Service Advisor and mechanics have tried reprogramming and recalibrating various computers and sensors; however, the misfires continue . GM issued a service bulletin for Equinox engines built prior to March 2025 (which unfortunately my vehicle falls under), but still the mechanics cannot correct the misfire defect. While the car is beautiful, it’s engine is a lemon.
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Just bought
MelissaS, 10/14/2024
2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
49 of 68 people found this review helpful
I went from a Blazer that I loved to the new mini traverse (equinox). It was hard to get rid of the blazer but for affordability it was a must. Overall the equinox is a slick looking suv. The only thing I am not a huge fan of but will adjust to, is no gear shift knob. It’s a bar attached to the steering wheel. Otherwise, it’s a nice drive, quiet, more turn radius then the blazer. It also doesn’t feel much smaller which is a plus.
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3rd Equinox and love all of them!
Happy in Tennessee, 06/29/2025
2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I trade cars often. I just purchased my 3rd Equinox because I always regret trading them off. My first was a black on black RS. My second was a fully loaded Premier, white, with every available option that can be had and now I just purchased another fully loaded RS AWD in Radiant Red Tintcoat with the black roof and 20” optional wheels. The 2026 design is so eye catching both inside and out. The seats are so comfortable and I love how the dash is low allowing better front visibility and a view of the sexy sculpted hood. Like everyone else has said, the speakers are awful, especially for $39k. To make mine perfect, I plan to have new speakers installed by a sound store to complete it. Any vehicle can be picked to death but over all the Equinox is sexy, masculine, and capable. For all the naysayers, did you not look at it and look at the options that it has and chose a different package? It doesn’t make sense to me to give the equinox a bad score because it doesn’t have an automatic trunk. It’s available, it’s not the cars fault that you chose the wrong package.
Love my 2025 Chevrolet Equinox LT!
Dawn, 12/09/2024
2025 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
29 of 40 people found this review helpful
I traded my 22 Honda CRV for the 25 Equinox LT Metalic black. Wasn't keen on color at first but love it now. I test drove for the fun of it and the vehicle sold itsself! Has more power than my CRV, the seats are so comfortable, the leather heated seats and steering wheel are the best! The heat and air conditioning so much better also! The camera also blows Honda away with the front and back up camera can see top of vehicle, safety features are better than the Honda. The infotainment system blows the Honda away. Very easy to use. Screen is huge, people can hear me on Bluetooth. Honda never could, they heard everything else. Honda very shady with 18,000 miles had to pay for so many things they said needed to be serviced and wouldn't pass inspection as they said needed new tires. Never in my life did I have to get new tires at 18,000 miles. Someone told me they sell with crappy soft tires for a better test drive. Never again with Honda! Anyone else who owns a Honda CRV or a Toyota Rav 4 (as had that in the past also,) take a 25 Chevy Equinox for a test drive you will love it!
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