Model year 2016 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2016 Chevrolet Equinox: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox at 18–26 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 399 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

18–26

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, newest first.

Equipment: Other: Labels and 1 more component

NHTSA 16V449000 Reported Jun 21, 2016
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 46600)
Components
Equipment: Other: Labels; Tires
Units affected
17 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Equinox AWD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular20/28/23 mpg$2,900381
Equinox AWD2.4L 4-cyl ffvAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8520/28/23 mpg$2,900381
Equinox AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular16/23/18 mpg$3,700482
Equinox FWD2.4L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/31/26 mpg$2,600347
Equinox FWD2.4L 4-cyl ffvAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8522/31/26 mpg$2,600347
Equinox FWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular17/24/20 mpg$3,350459

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars17.4%Optional
2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox owner complaints

Owners have filed 399 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, most recently on Oct 17, 2026. 14 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 22 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Chevrolet Equinox complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine203
Visibility/wiper114
Unknown or other32
Power train25
Electrical system22
Fuel/propulsion system19
Air bags12
Vehicle speed control8
Steering7
Electronic stability control (ESC)6

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Equinox model years

Chevrolet Equinox by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Equinox26–27 mpg · 103–108 MPGe01—
2026 Equinox26–27 mpg · 96–108 MPGe3885/5
2025 Equinox26–27 mpg · 96–109 MPGe64055/5
2024 Equinox26–28 mpg · 96–108 MPGe21905/5
2023 Equinox26–28 mpg3995/5
2022 Equinox27–28 mpg61865/5
2021 Equinox27–28 mpg41005/5
2020 Equinox24–28 mpg43185/5
2019 Equinox24–32 mpg43085/5
2018 Equinox24–32 mpg54105/5
2017 Equinox18–25 mpg02764/5
2015 Equinox19–26 mpg26804/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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