How Long Do Chevrolet Equinoxs Last? (Miles & Years)
Chevrolet Equinoxs can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 43,280 used Equinoxs for sale in the US, 7.3% have passed 150,000 miles and 1.1% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 4.9% are past 200,000 miles and 0.8% past 250,000, at a median of 128,842 miles.
At the roughly 13,500 miles a year typical of 8-year-old Equinoxs on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 15 years.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 43,280 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
Chevrolet Equinox mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used Equinoxs | 43,280 | 62,369 | 7.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 6,369 | 128,842 | 28.6% | 4.9% | 0.8% |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Median miles by model year
| Model year | Age | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 yr | 33,090 | 4,185 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 35,485 | 8,217 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 46,170 | 3,602 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 66,834 | 3,025 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 81,480 | 1,776 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 88,191 | 3,303 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 97,078 | 2,862 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 108,327 | 2,476 |
Chevrolet Equinox years to look for — and avoid
Most common past 200,000 miles: 2012 (59 of 643 listed), 2013 (57 of 1,048 listed), 2014 (44 of 1,034 listed). These are the model years most often still for sale past 200k — partly a sign of durability, partly of how many were sold.
Complaint record: NHTSA owner-complaint data flags 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018 and 2020 as years to avoid. The cleanest records belong to 2008 and 2009. See the full Chevrolet Equinox years to avoid and the best Chevrolet Equinox years.
Common problems on high-mileage Equinoxs
- Piston failure with excessive oil consumption (2011–2018) — owner reports between 50,000 and 132,000 miles
- Piston failure with excessive oil consumption (2011–2018) — owner reports between 50,000 and 132,000 miles
- Vacuum pump failure / brake assist loss / engine damage (2018–2020) — owner reports between 61,000 and 213,000 miles
- Vacuum pump failure / brake assist loss / engine damage (2018–2020) — owner reports between 61,000 and 213,000 miles
Most-reported NHTSA complaint areas across all Chevrolet Equinox model years: equipment (9,399), electrical system (4,943), engine and engine cooling (2,954).
Adjusted for how many were sold, the Chevrolet Equinox logs 0.353 NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles (2015–2022 sales) — percentile 79 of 100 among the suvs in CarWhere's most reliable rankings (higher means fewer complaints per vehicle sold).
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
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How many miles can a Chevrolet Equinox last?
Chevrolet Equinoxs can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 43,280 used Equinoxs for sale in the US, 7.3% have passed 150,000 miles and 1.1% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 4.9% are past 200,000 miles and 0.8% past 250,000, at a median of 128,842 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 202,189 miles.
How many years does a Chevrolet Equinox last?
At the roughly 13,500 miles a year typical of 8-year-old Equinoxs on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 15 years. 6,369 of the 43,280 Equinoxs listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 28.6% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a Chevrolet Equinox?
7.3% of used Equinoxs for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 28.6% among examples 10+ years old (median 128,842 miles). Fewer Equinoxs make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which Chevrolet Equinox years last the longest?
The 2012, 2013 and 2014 model years have the most Equinoxs still for sale past 200,000 miles (59, 57 and 44 listings respectively). Separately, NHTSA owner-complaint records flag 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018 and 2020 as years to avoid, with 2008 and 2009 showing the cleanest records.
What are the most common problems on high-mileage Equinoxs?
Owner-reported failures with mileage on record include piston failure with excessive oil consumption (2011–2018), reported at 50,000–132,000 miles, piston failure with excessive oil consumption (2011–2018), reported at 50,000–132,000 miles and vacuum pump failure / brake assist loss / engine damage (2018–2020), reported at 61,000–213,000 miles. Across all model years, the most-reported NHTSA complaint areas are equipment, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
What is the average mileage of a used Chevrolet Equinox for sale?
The median used Chevrolet Equinox for sale has 62,369 miles; one in ten has more than 140,333. Based on 43,280 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 43,280 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03