USA · 2004–present
Chevrolet Equinox
Maintenance Schedule & Service Guide
Recommended Oil
0W-20 dexos1 synthetic
Oil Change Interval
Every 7,500 miles or 12 months
Service schedule
Recommended intervals for the Chevrolet Equinox.
Oil & filter change7,500 mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation7,500 mi
Cabin air filter15,000 mi
Spark plugs97,500 mi
Transmission fluid45,000 mi
Brake fluidEvery 3 years
DIY tips
- 01
2010–2017 Equinox with 2.4L: monitor oil consumption and add oil between changes — known issue.
- 02
Cabin air filter is a 5-minute DIY behind the glove box.
- 03
The 2.0T Equinox (2018+) has much better oil consumption; prefer that engine.
Reliability snapshot
2018+ Equinox with 1.5T/2.0T is significantly more reliable than older 2.4L variants. Annual cost around $450.