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2016 Chevrolet Equinox FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 | 347 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 22 | 31 | 26 | 347 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 | 459 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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."
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
496 complaints filed by owners for this model year (20 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox FWD?
EPA figures for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox FWD reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox FWD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox FWD?
Owners have filed 496 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox FWD, most often about: Engine, Visibility/wiper, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox FWD (2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.