1st Generation Chevrolet Equinox Reliability

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Most problems are with the hvac (22%), engine (21%), or the interior (14%). We've listed the most common complaints below or you can jump over to see the full list on CarComplaints.com.

  1. Heat Blows Out Cold Air 120 complaints at an average of 78,659 miles in the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox.
  2. Head Gaskets Blew 30 complaints at an average of 73,546 miles in the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.
  3. Head Gaskets Leaking 15 complaints at an average of 75,250 miles in the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.

Year-to-Year In This Generation

Generations are a good baseline for prediciting reliability, but there will almost always be year-to-year differences. We've calculated a reliability score for each model year within this generation, but we've based that score on how the model year compares to all Chevrolet model years.

Watch out for the 2006 model year which has the highest PainRank™ score in this generation.

Year Complaints Recalls TSBs PainRank (?)
2009 20 0 675 8.7
2008 131 0 637 32.33
2007 110 4 550 25.12
2006 496 0 454 57.23
2005 244 1 426 54.74

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