2016 Chevrolet equinox LT
2GNALCEKXG6296371
Vehicle history report for the 2016 Chevrolet equinox (VIN 2GNALCEKXG6296371). Black. Title: Clean. 67,593 mi reported. Registered in Ky. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2016 Chevrolet equinox.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
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Safety recalls 1
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 395 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet equinox, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 395
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2016 Chevrolet equinox.
ENGINE
In February of 2025, while driving my 2016 Chevy Equinox home from work, I heard a loud pop and loss of engine power a block from home. The weather conditions at the time were below freezing and light snow. After getting my vehicle home, my neighbor, who works for GM looked under my Equinox and discovered the rear main oil seal had blown and informed me th…
NHTSA ODI #11758784VISIBILITY/WIPER
Wipers stopped working while driving in the rain
NHTSA ODI #11758642VISIBILITY/WIPER
Wipers stopped working in the pouring down rain. Couldn’t see anything
NHTSA ODI #11756961UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
: "I live in my car. The 2016 Equinox 2.4L burned all its oil in 2 weeks with no leaks, failed to give a dashboard warning, and the engine is now knocking, threatening to leave me unsheltered." This ties my vehicle's specific failure to the federal database for future legal payouts.
NHTSA ODI #11750405WHEELS
right front wheel assembly is bad.
NHTSA ODI #11748145ENGINE
I started up my car on a cold winter morning and I heard a loud popping noise. I backed up my car minutes later and discovered puddles of oil in front of me in my driveway. I asked my husband to come out and look. He got under the car and said my oil blew out of the rear seal. I was unable to drive my car as the seal was blown. After some investigating I dis…
NHTSA ODI #11738059ENGINE
Around 100,000 miles car started burning through oil. Have to check oil weekly. No warning lights come up when the oil is low. Patiently waiting for them to put a recall on it.
NHTSA ODI #11735031ENGINE
Excessive oil consumption with no warning light, loss of power, and stalling. Also caused the master seal to leak and plugged the PCV valve. I have records for the repairs. It continues to excessively use oil and is not a reliable vehicle. When it stalls, power steering is lost as well as the stabilitrack.
NHTSA ODI #11729651+ 387 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 2GNALCEKXG6296371 valid?
2GNALCEKXG6296371 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Canada. It decodes to the 2016 Chevrolet equinox.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet equinox have any open safety recalls?
Yes — 1 open NHTSA safety recall is on record for the 2016 Chevrolet equinox. Recall repairs are carried out free by any franchised dealer; see the recall details above.
What is a fair price for a 2016 Chevrolet equinox?
Comparable 2016 Chevrolet equinox listings run roughly $9,900–$18,950, typically around $14,526 (from 59 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Chevrolet equinox get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Chevrolet equinox at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 28 highway).
Data last checked 16 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.