2019 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD
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- Photo: 2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT, front right, 08-07-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: CHEVROLET EQUINOX THIRD GENERATION China (6) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Equinox 2017 CUV Side Front by Alistair Fernandez, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD in Seaglass Blue Metallic, rear left, 2025-05-17 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2023 Chevrolet Equinox interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD is a 170-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a hydra-matic 6t40 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $27,200 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,200 |
| MSRP with Destination | $28,395 |
| Destination Charge | $1,195 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Turbo DOHC DI I4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Hydra-Matic 6T40 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2019 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet EQUINOX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 29, 2020 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Consequence: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
NHTSA campaign 20V668000
Sep 19, 2019 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.
NHTSA campaign 19V667000
Mar 7, 2019 · SEATS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant seated in the rear-right position.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192209550.
NHTSA campaign 19V184000
Aug 30, 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
NHTSA campaign 18V576000
306 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet EQUINOX
Owner Complaints
306 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet EQUINOX (23 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 100 |
| Service Brakes | 83 |
| Electrical System | 44 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 42 |
| Power Train | 37 |
| Unknown Or Other | 37 |
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 2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.