2016 Chevrolet Equinox LT 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 2016 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 $26,650 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 | $26,650 ($36,089 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $27,545 ($37,301 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| 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)
- 2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet EQUINOX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 21, 2016 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600.
NHTSA campaign 16V449000
399 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet EQUINOX
Owner Complaints
399 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet EQUINOX (14 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 14 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 203 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 114 |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 |
| Power Train | 27 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 |
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 2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.