2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD
All photo credits
- Photo: 2014 Chevrolet Equinox 1LT in White Diamond Clearcoat, Front Left, 07-30-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Equinox USDM by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Chevrolet Equinox interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD is a 182-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $25,050 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 182 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The Equinox measures 187.8 inches long on a 112.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $25,050 ($35,458 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $25,875 ($36,626 *) |
| Destination Charge | $825 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L I4 SIDI |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 182 hp |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder; variable valve timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 88 x 98 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct sequential fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut-type with tuned coil springs; direct-acting stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent four-link with coil springs |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 187.8 in |
| Width | 72.5 in |
| Height | 66.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in |
| Front Track | 62.5 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.8 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (19.1 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2012 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet EQUINOX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 5, 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
NHTSA campaign 16V502000
Jul 23, 2014 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Consequence: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
NHTSA campaign 14V447000
Oct 19, 2011 · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM" (TPMS). THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO ILLUMINATE THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WHEN THE PRESSURE IN A TIRE IS 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRESSURE. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE UNTIL THE TIRE PRESSURE IS MORE THAN 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRESSURE.
Consequence: UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH. THE RESULTING CRASH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN ALSO RESULT IN PREMATURE OR IRREGULAR WEAR, POOR HANDLING, AND POOR FUEL ECONOMY.
Remedy: GM DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
NHTSA campaign 11V511000
685 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet EQUINOX
Owner Complaints
685 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet EQUINOX (16 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 355 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 121 |
| Power Train | 84 |
| Electrical System | 70 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 54 |
| Unknown Or Other | 53 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.