Used 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
- Price: $14,495
- Mileage: 99,651 miles
- Location: Boardman, OH
- VIN: 2GNFLEEK2H6175031
Used 2017 Chevrolet Equinox for sale in Boardman, OH — $14,495, 99,651 miles. The Equinox is one of Chevrolet's best-selling SUVs: practical, comfortable and widely available used. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
2017 Chevrolet Equinox at a glance
The 2017 Equinox is the last of the second generation. The LTZ became Premier, and Midnight and Sport appearance packages were added. It keeps the 182-hp 2.4L four (about 21/31 mpg FWD) and the AWD-only 301-hp V6. Shoppers should compare it with the smaller, more efficient and more modern 2018 redesign.
- Engines: 2.4 liter I4 182 hp 172 lb ft; 3.6 liter V6 301 hp 272 lb ft
- Transmissions: 6 speed automatic
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive; All wheel drive available
- Body style: 5 door compact crossover SUV
What changed:
- Final year of second generation
- Ltz renamed premier
- Midnight and sport appearance packages
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Exact engine resolution by VIN; Oil consumption and oil level on 2.4 liter; Timing chain noise or codes; 6 speed automatic shift quality; Check engine light and stored codes; AWD engagement and matched tires if equipped; Suspension and tires; Brakes; Maintenance history.
Known issues to check on a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
- 2.4L Oil Consumption and Timing Chain Wear (2011-2017) (2011–2017)
Second-generation Equinoxes with the 2.4L four, especially 2010-2013 models, are known for excessive oil consumption linked to piston rings, which GM addressed with special warranty coverage for certain vehicles. Low oil can also accelerate timing-chain wear. Coverage terms and eligibility depend on the VIN and may have expired.
What to do: Check the oil level and records, and ask a Chevrolet dealer whether the piston-ring repair or coverage applies. - AWD System and Tire Matching (2011–2026)
AWD Equinoxes should be checked for smooth engagement and properly matched tires. Third-generation models let the driver switch AWD off; mismatched tire sizes or wear can stress AWD components.
What to do: Make sure all four tires match and test AWD operation on the drive. - Equinox vs. Equinox EV and GMC Terrain (2011–2026)
The Equinox EV (2024 and later) is a separate battery-electric vehicle that shares only the name. The GMC Terrain is a related sibling with different styling and equipment. Equinox engines also changed sharply by generation: 2.4L/V6 (2011-2017), 1.5T/2.0T/diesel (2018-2024) and 1.5T with CVT or 8-speed (2025-2026).
What to do: Confirm generation, engine and whether the vehicle is an Equinox EV by VIN before comparing.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, engine, drivetrain and VIN. Check the VIN for current open recalls and completed remedies.
Chevrolet Equinox research: recalls, reliability and buyer's guide