Chevrolet Equinox
1.5-liter turbo next generation, successor to the LYX. 175 hp, similar design, paired with CVT for FWD and 8-speed automatic for AWD. Too new for long-term reliability data; first model year 2025 already shows transmission problems.
New body, same story, new CVT
Same 1.5L engine, new sheetmetal, now with CVT on FWD and an 8-speed on AWD. First model year: leaking CVT seals, AWD transmissions getting stuck in first gear, wireless Android Auto that disconnects every three seconds. Consumer Reports already pulled the Recommended rating.
Vehicle Weaknesses 6
Recall 23V013 covers 2021–2022 Equinox: fuel pump module may not provide consistent fuel flow, causing engine stalls. 16,023 vehicles affected.
The 9T50 paired with the 2.0L LTG shows rough shifting on some units with slip between gears and noticeable shudder around 1,800 rpm.
2018–2020 Equinox: missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap cause transmission oil leaks and can lead to loss of propulsion.
2018 Equinox tops CarComplaints' brake category: pedal becomes hard, effort increases. Average repair $1,600 at roughly 54,000 mi.
On the 1.5L LYX, Chevrolet locked out 6th gear below 15°F via software to prevent charge air cooler icing. Result: high rpm on the highway in cold weather.
The 8-inch MyLink touchscreen freezes, reboots spontaneously, or the lower half becomes unresponsive. Cause: software or comms module.