2018 Chevrolet Equinox — should you buy one?

Why people love the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Owners praise the 1.5L turbo engine paired with the six-speed automatic for delivering 170 horsepower without feeling sluggish around town or on the highway. The second-generation Equinox's roomy interior gives you a car-like driving feel instead of that lumbering SUV sensation, and the back seat actually fits adults on road trips. The turbocharged engine gets decent fuel economy for the class—high twenties on the highway—which matters when you're filling up a vehicle that size.

Common complaints and known issues

The transmission can shudder or hesitate when shifting from park to reverse, especially in cold weather; this shows up around 40k–60k miles and sometimes needs a software reflash or full replacement. Infotainment system freezes have been reported across model years, requiring a hard reboot while you're stuck at a red light. Paint peeling on the hood and roof panels is a frequent issue by 80k miles, and once it starts, it spreads fast.

Typical asking price

Under 80k miles: $16,500–$19,500. 80k–140k miles: $12,500–$15,500. Over 140k miles: $9,000–$11,500. Four-cylinder turbo models cost less than any V6 variant (which didn't appear until 2018.5), and clean title versus salvage history can swing the price by $2,000–$3,000 in major markets.

Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.