2023 Chevrolet Equinox FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
26
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
28
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
31
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$0

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
317 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
10.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,405/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,191/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,083/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,216/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,423/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,416/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,995/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,474/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,327/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,383/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 28 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability16.4%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
80
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems82 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 82 owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox FWD. Top reported issues include fuel system, brakes and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Fuel System
38
Brakes
16
Engine
11
Electrical System
10
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
8
Steering
6
Power Train
3
Air Bags
2

2023 Chevrolet Equinox FWD problems by category: Fuel System: 38 complaints, Brakes: 16 complaints, Engine: 11 complaints, Electrical System: 10 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 8 complaints, Steering: 6 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints.

8
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
7
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Fuel SystemFiled: 05/14/2026ODI#11737976
The vehicle experienced multiple instances of sudden engine stall and loss of motive power while navigating active downtown intersections and airport terminal lanes in Atlanta, GA. These failures occu…
EngineFiled: 03/25/2025ODI#11650588
The fuel pump on my 2023 Chevrolet Equinox began malfunctioning on [XXX] when the check engine light came on. Less than 24 hours later, the light went out. On [XXX], while leaving a CVS pharmacy, the …
BrakesFiled: 11/13/2023ODI#11554842
I intended to pull the vehicle behind my RV using a tow dolly. I loaded the vehicle on the tow dolly per the owner’s manual and left the key fob in my RV. After about 15 mins, we began our trip and th…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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