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How many miles will 2012 Chevy Equinox last?

How many miles will 2012 Chevy Equinox last?

Here is the short answer to how long Chevrolet Equinox lasts: Chevrolet Equinox models have been reported to last 150,000 to 200,000 miles with regular servicing and prompt repairs.

How many miles should a Chevy Equinox last?

Chevrolet Equinox models have been reported to last 150,000 to 200,000 miles with regular servicing and prompt repairs. Based on the national average of miles driven per year (15,000 miles), a Chevrolet Equinox can last 10 to 13 years.

Are there any problems with the Chevy Equinox?

For starters, it received an average of over 550 complaints per model year, according to the NHTSA. A common problem for all Equinoxes equipped with the 3.4L V6 is the lower intake gaskets failing. Chevy failed to realize that their newest DexCool super-coolant was eating at the intake manifold gasket.

Why did my timing chain go out on my 2012 Chevy Equinox?

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How many miles does a Chevy Equinox have?

Mark helpful 195,835 Report Rowefastanswered 4 years ago Sounds like what you say if it took out the valves, engine needs replacing. Hopefully they can do something for you since it has only 63,000 miles on it. 14 people found this helpful. Mark helpful 630 Report GuruZKYTRanswered 3 years ago

What kind of engine does Chevy Equinox have?

Chevy replaced the old 3.5L V6 engine with a new 2.4L I4. Obviously, this led to massive fuel economy gains, the new standard Equinox got seven more mpg than the last, for a combined mpg of 26. However, there were still many similarities, such as standard FWD and optional AWD.

Which is the best year to avoid Chevy Equinox?

First-gen Equinox: Years to Avoid & Better Alternatives 1 Years to Avoid: (2005-2007) 2 Good Years: (2008) 3 Best Years: (2009)

What’s the difference between the old and new Chevy Equinox?

The new Equinox appeared to be more “car-like” as opposed to the previous generation. Chevy replaced the old 3.5L V6 engine with a new 2.4L I4. Obviously, this led to massive fuel economy gains, the new standard Equinox got seven more mpg than the last, for a combined mpg of 26.

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When did the Chevy Equinox get a V6 refresh?

The first change came in 2011 when Chevy made the 3.0L V6 E85 compatible. The 2.4L I4 would follow suit shortly thereafter in 2012 when they made it E85 compatible as well. Ironically, in 2013 the 3.0L V6 was replaced by a new 3.6L V6. Then, in 2016, one year before the second-gen retired, Chevy gave it a massive refresh.

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