2015 Chevrolet Equinox L FWD
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- 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 2015 Chevrolet Equinox L FWD is a 182-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,120 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 | $22,120 ($30,333 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $22,995 ($31,533 *) |
| Destination Charge | $875 |
| 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 |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (19.1 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet EQUINOX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 17, 2022 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.
NHTSA campaign 22V165000
Oct 16, 2015 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
NHTSA campaign 15V666000
680 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet EQUINOX
Owner Complaints
680 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet EQUINOX (24 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 13 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Visibility/Wiper | 250 |
| Engine | 227 |
| Power Train | 63 |
| Unknown Or Other | 54 |
| Electrical System | 45 |
| Air Bags | 38 |
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 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.