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4th Equinox -the RS
Gkins, 03/06/2023
updated 03/10/2025
2023 Chevrolet Equinox RS 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
69 of 71 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new with 6 miles on the odo. Reading other reviews I see the main thing that people complain about is the power of the Equinox. If you're after power you need to consider some other vehicle, not the Equinox. While the Equinox is not a nag on the road, it's not a 'beast' to be reckoned with, it was never intended for that market. The very small 1.5 engine turns out 175hp, when you kick the turbo it does well for normal needs. I used to have a 71 SS 454, so I know the difference. I can still give 4 stars easily because the Equinox is a good reliable car, one that is attractive and economical. My first new Equinox was a 2010 (my current back up car) with the 2.4 engine. Yes, it was subject to the engine recall for rings, which Chevrolet paid for 100%, that done, the car has been at work continuously the last 8 years. Since then I've had a new 2015 Equinox, which I traded for a 2015 Santa Fe Sport. I kept the sport almost 3 weeks before it had to go. My 2020 held up great- except for the 120# deer. It's in the garage waiting to be repaired. I gave no real consideration of looking to anything other than another Equinox, although my sister tried to talk me into a 2023 Santa Fe, but truthfully, they're not attractive at all. I've had the new 2023 RS for 4 weeks. The ride is smooth, gas mileage is about 31 mpg, handles well, very little road noise, responsive steering, accelerates smoothly, no trouble passing. The trim level has an attractive interior with very comfortable and cool cloth seats, black with red accents and RS badging. The seating is for 5, although the 3 in the back would not be happy for long travels. The exterior black trim and android wheel package is sportier and more attractive than the standard Equinox. Like others before it, it has ample space for carrying needed items for your work, I carry 6 or 7 large cases loaded with various photo equipment for location shooting with no problem. The standard powered back gate is a definite plus when you work out of the back of your vehicle. For my purposes, none which involve racing, the Equinox is great for short or long trips. A couple of things which should become standard, but have been cut due to parts supply, are blind spot and cross traffic. These are two excellent safety enhancements, they were on my 2020 LT, but not on the 2023 RS, I was unable to locate an RS that had them. This is the main reason I dropped a star. Living in the Southeast, the BSW system is much more important to me than a heated steering wheel, seats or rear view mirrors. All in all, while the Equinox can't be ranked at the top, it is an excellent all around choice with economy and attractive styling together in one package. The price I paid was about $4k below MSRP. Update: there is a common problem with the fuel pump control module going out. I was lucky, mine went out in the driveway at my house.The car suddenly stopped running and would not start again. It didn't show any check engine lights. I travel often to the ATL airport, I can only imagine if that had happened on the way or at some time well away from home. Fortunately my dealer had the module in stock. As they get older the South Korean (?) tires that came on the card ride harder and noisier, currently I have 22,000 miles on the car. When they need replacing I'll put on Michelins. Otherwise, my review is still good.
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Older people moving up from sedan
Larry, 01/16/2023
updated 07/28/2023
2023 Chevrolet Equinox RS 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
So far we like every thing about this vehicle. It looks great, runs great, rides and handles great. Is much easier to get into and out of than our previous vehicle and has much more space for people and cargo than our previous vehicle.
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GM Fail
Jefff, 09/24/2023
2023 Chevrolet Equinox Premier 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
48 of 52 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 2023 Premier version in July 2023. It has everything I needed and was missing very few options that fall into the would be nice category. The ride was comfortable and it had enough power to make me feel confident. The problem started 5 weeks into owning it and 1360 miles on it. I was at the store and started the car with my foot on the brake pedal. The pedal immediately went to the floor and several warning lights came on. I tried restarting it and the same thing happened. I tried moving the car and the brakes were barely working when my foot was to the floor. I had onstar send me the codes and one was for the power boost brakes. The next morning, I took it to the dealer. The brakes were working but the warning lights were still on. The dealer checked it out and contacted GM who told them “just clear the codes and have the customer drive it.” The dealer said that’s not a good option and are trying to replace the master cylinder. It’s been 8 weeks and the part is not available and I cannot drive an unsafe vehicle. GM has failed on many levels. I cannot imagine driving this car anymore.
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LIFELONG FORD MAN LOVES HIS NEW EQUINOX
Mark, 12/11/2023
updated 12/18/2024
2023 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Former Ford/Lincoln Mercury service advisor/service manager who has always had Fords. Nephew works in management for GM and has always bugged me about getting a GM product at employee pricing. When I saw 2.9% financing last summer on 2023 Equinox's, I went in to my local Chevy dealer and got one. Between the employee pricing and the 2.9% financing, got a GREAT deal. Now have 5k on it, and am very impressed. I agree with those who say that it has all the power it needs (does fine for normal driving), and my fuel mileage for the first 5k was 32.0 overall. Roomy and comfortable interior and the back seat has more room than the Escape that I was originally planning on getting (AND they recline for more comfort). Quiet and steady ride and relatively quiet as well. All in all, a very good vehicle for my needs.
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Maiden 2023 equinox RS voyage not successful
RyeGuy, 01/03/2023
2023 Chevrolet Equinox RS 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
46 of 52 people found this review helpful
We took our Equinox RS for Christmas holiday only to drive 679 km and have the “Reduced Power” message and then a flashing engine light. We called the dealership and they said that our turbo was probably freezing off. We live in Canada winter comes every year and we have extreme weather. We turned around and headed to the nearest Chevy dealership. They confirmed that we were not the first Chevy product with Turbo Freeze issues. In fact they said we were the 10th in the past 2 days. Once again I must add we live in a country that has winter for 6 months. The mechanic cleared the code after we waited about 1/2 hour. Which he had to get a special code reader to do. So my advice is DO NOT BUY If you live in a cold country . After talking with people it is any Chevy with a Turbo, my father has a Malibu and it’s been doing the same thing for the past year and a half . His dealership has been leading him down a Daisy chain. But after our experience he’s getting rid of his Malibu