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2012 Chevrolet Equinox

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TANA P.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
11/15/2019
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NEVER BUY

Junk. Junk. Junk. Junk. Junk. Junk. Junk. Junk. Junk. Can’t use that work enough. I have put SO much money into MAJOR repairs. They depreciate so fast that you absolutely can not get out from under neath of them. They have made me hate Chevy all together. I will never own one again(and equinox or a Chevy for that matter). Run fast! And far, far away from them. 4 of the 4 people I know personally who gave equinox’s have had nothing but trouble .
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CLARE G.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
01/09/2020
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One of the worst cars I ever owned

Everything about this car feels cheap, just like all of the plastic used in the interior. This is the only car I have owned where the AC compressor cracked and failed. There have been more electronic issues with this vehicle than any other I have owned. A real lemon in my book. Can’t wait to be rid of it and never own another GM product.
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GARY R.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/01/2021
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2012 Equinox

They suck with the 4 cylinder, Lost the engine due timing chain a year after warranty Chevrolet wants $8000 to replace then I hear they knew about problems with the 4cyl ? lost much money never again
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Cesar M.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/05/2022

Engine blew at 90,000 miles

OK so every equinox owner knows the motor chews up oil. Even when I called the dealer he knew the 2.4l engine burns from a half quart to a full quart a month. He explained to me this burn up causes carbon deposits to build up around the rings and eventually causes enough pressure to build up that it throws off the timing. Well that in turn can cause the timing to jump and kill the top part of the motor. Piece of junk started throwing me codes for exhaust problems at 60k miles and the exhaust rusted and fell off at 80k miles
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MARY SUE W.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/07/2023
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Don't care for.

I will never buy another Equinox. It may be easier on gas compared to an Explorer, but it certainly is not built as comfortable or as well. If I could afford to purchase a different car at this time I would!!!!!
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Bonnie E.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/12/2024

JUNK!!

This is a poorly designed piece of GARBAGE made with the cheapest shit materials chevy could get Everything breaks down doesnt work TOO MUCH electrical crap!! Not enough plug ins for devices Loses traction in rain/snow even with AWD Worst car ive EVER had im 63!! Ive had over 10 cars in my life new/used problems with equinox ive never even heard of! Its just JUNK JUNK JUNK!!!
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Michael (Scotty) L.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
04/16/2019
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Second Equinox Second Lemon

Easy to work on but I took the car in to the Dealer twice , for an oil problem , they couldn't fix so I had a mechanic fix it . I'm going to send them my bill . When the rear door electric lock fails , there is no way to open the hatch .
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LANCE L.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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12/14/2019
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Do not buy! Drinks oil even after dealership “fixed” it.

This SUV has been the biggest pain in my ass of any car I have ever owned. GM dealer “fixed” the known oil consumption issue they said but car still burns oil. Dealership is trying not to do anymore by saying it’s now only burning 1 quart every 1,000 miles. This is so ridiculous I can’t even make this situation up. I used to buy gm but no more.
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ELAINE W.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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06/26/2023
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Nice Driving, had a lot of problems with maintenance terrible on Gas bought at dealer with remote start and had to get a new one and found out they didn’t know it was not factory installed and had headaches

Gas Hog, Rust, went though fuel pumps, and two drive shafts which they are known for … BUT THEY RIDE NICE, Aircondition don’t reach to back passengers , brakes were terrible on it always in for brakes no matter what
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Erika P.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
09/16/2018
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Too many issues

Extremely slow, needed to replace the motor at 84,000 miles. Spacious backseat. Drivers side window no longer wants to roll up. I actually really like this vehicle, but it has had way too many problems.
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Thea U.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
08/26/2020
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A headache, but I loved this car

I have had this car for about 4/5 years now. Let me say, we still have a bit to go on my loan and had oil consumption issues. We did have it replaced by GM and not even 20k miles later, my engine is filled with so much carbon that the heads are warped. I was also losing a QT of oil once again. This car was amazing but when it failed, it failed hard. Since we still owe on the car and all of this issues with it, no warranty left- taking it back to the dealer on Friday and they're helping us out. The 2012 is notorious for having these issues. They weren't surprised. I'm sad for it to go but it was absolutely unreliable in the end and to replace everything was not worth it for us or GM. I'm giving it a 3 because I did enjoy this car. It's amazing that with all the issues, the car continued to turn on. The compression was over 200 when it was supposed to be 150ish I believe. I'm very impressed the motor didn't completely explode on me.
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dave m.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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08/27/2021
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Rust

Love my Equinox except for the rust. It is horrible. I have never had a car rust this bad. Very disappointed. Runs perfect, drives perfect, and handles perfect.. It is like the forgot something to do about rust.
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Tom G.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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04/01/2016

chevy equinox

it is a wonderful vehicle,.very smooth driving and very comfortable. It fits 4 adults very comfortably and there is plenty of leg room for all. I like the way it is built and it looks sleek, not boxy
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FRANCES N.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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09/22/2016

2012 Chevrolet Equinox

Great vehicle for winter, good on gas, comfortable. I enjoy driving it.
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DAVE D.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
08/04/2017
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Great Car! Got to take of it

Additives may help it run better & longer!
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David D.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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05/08/2018
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2012 Equinox

My wife likes it. She’s the primary driver of the vehicular. I get uncomfortable driving it on road trips. Vehicle needs rear a/c.
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sherman d.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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09/26/2018
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2012 Chevrolet Equinox

It has always been a reliable vehicle that serves our family. Intermittently, the dash lights go out and the dealer has never been ably to solve the problem. They changed the battery cable but that did not solve the problem.
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CONNIE V.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
05/04/2019
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Good family car

A good car across town or very long trips built for comfort Gas :-) scenes very efficient In the loud traffic areas seems to be a very quiet ride Handles well in snow or rainy streets or highways
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BRUCE B.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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09/14/2020
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Satisfied owner.

Pros: Comfortable (I'm spoiled by the heated seats), highly maneuverable, reliable, excellent crash safety rating and quiet. . Cons: Poor visibility, needs a 'shark fin' antenna, chrome-like paint in the alloy looking wheels is peeling off
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RICHARD K.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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11/12/2020
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Best car I’ve ever had.

Bought from my uncles estate I’ve been very satisfied with the features and the performance of my car. In the 5 years I’ve owned it besides regular maintenance it’s required fewer repairs than any other car I’ve had.
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