2016
Chevrolet Equinox

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$29,940
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Available trims

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  • FWD 4dr L
    Starts at
    $22,600
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr LS
    Starts at
    $25,410
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr LT
    Starts at
    $26,650
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr LS
    Starts at
    $27,160
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr LT
    Starts at
    $28,400
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr LTZ
    Starts at
    $29,940
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr LTZ
    Starts at
    $31,690
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

New front styling
Four- or six-cylinder engines
Front- or all-wheel drive
Available MyLink entertainment system
Standard backup camera

The good & the bad

The good

Standard projector beam headlights
Sliding and reclining split rear seat
Accessible Latch anchors
7-inch multimedia touchscreen

The bad

Left-side blind spot
Cloth bucket seats have hard cushions
Interior volume, considering exterior size
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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
4/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 24,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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  • 2014
    4.4
    Chevrolet Equinox
    Starts at
    $24,440
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    MPG
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Consumer reviews

90% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 208 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.4
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

By Glen from Fort Wayne, IN
Owns this car
April 12, 2025

Do not buy the 2.

Do not buy the 2.4L Equinox. Timing belt suddenly broke, the engine is locked up and the car is worthless. No check engine light until the belt broke suddenly. I was told by Chevy dealer this happens on these older model years. Was a great car otherwise. Was told they fixed this problem in the newer model years.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 1.0
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By DisappointedAgain
Owns this car
September 12, 2024

Enjoyed it for the 10k miles I got out of it.

Enjoyed it for the 10k miles I got out of it. Then the awful design caught up with me. Takes 2 hours to change the battery because they designed it so you have to take several other pieces off to get to the battery slot. Then electrical system went, followed quickly by being told I had to replace the entire engine for $12k. Never buying American again.
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 3.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox is available in 4 trim levels:

  • L (1 style)
  • LS (2 styles)
  • LT (2 styles)
  • LTZ (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Chevrolet Equinox owners.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. 90.4% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 208 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.6

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