2010 Chevrolet Equinox User Reviews

Excellent First Impressions; Cautiously Optimistic That Reliability Will Match. — I bought my 2010 Nox LTZ on the last day of the Cash for Clunkers program. I traded in a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan with 140,000 miles. I had to drive to Michigan from Alabama to find one with the features I wanted. I was originally looking for the 4 cyl version for the fuel economy, but was unable to find one in an LTZ. Also agonized over the interior color but am very satisfied now that I have settled on the Black/Light Platinum. 2010 LTZ- Loaded with everything except Chrome wheels/19” Tires, and AWD Cardinal Red 3.0 Liter V6 Jet Black/Silver Interior 18” Polished Aluminum Wheels So far the SUV has been wonderful to drive and a joy to own. I get frequent comments and questions about it and often see people checking it out when it’s parked in the parking lot of a restaurant or store. I had a 900 mile test drive coming back from Michigan and it was just a pleasure to drive. I enjoyed all the gadgets and after more than a month am still learning all the capabilities of the electronic wizardry. Some Positive Observations: All windows have express down. Usually only the driver’s window is so equipped….nice touch. The Drivers Information center located between the Tach and Speedometer gauges adds useful detail when using the NAV system. I knew I wanted to NAV system but I didn’t realize how much I would come to love and rely on it. I will never be lost again. Cup holders have a rubber insert that grips the cup making it virtually impossible for a cup of coffee to fall out of the holder. Something that was fairly common in my Caravan. I thought the Remote start would be a cool feature to have but it’s actually useful. In Alabama, the heat can be oppressive even in August/September. With a 195 foot range, I can start the car while I’m walking toward it and by the time I reach it, the AC has cooled the cabin to make it comfortable. No more getting into a oven hot car. I like that I can set a separate EQ for each favorite channel and audio source I select. The headlights are far better than any other car I’ve ever had. Distance and clarity is greatly improved. A GM car delivered with Michelin Tires instead of some cheap set of Firestone or General brand tires. Way to go GM! Some Negative Observations: Driver’s Seat Leather not pulled taught in one corner so it has a funny wrinkled look in that corner of the seat. Front headrests look great… Rear headrests appear as if headrest was wrapped in leather by an amateur or a small child. I will be taking it to the dealer for both of these issues. Pioneer 10 speaker system is good but not great. I have had cars with Bose and Infinity systems that sounded better. There is not as much bass as I expected from a system with a subwoofer. Also, the audio sounds good a low and moderate volume but seems harsh at louder volumes. Tone adjustments have not been able to improve this. Most people will not notice this and it could just be my 51 year old ears. When accelerating moderately hard, the vehicle accelerates smoothly at first but then there is a boost of energy similar to the delay you experience with a turbo charger. I don’t drive it hard very often so I am still evaluating this anomaly. Will update as I notice more.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Looks Nice But The Quality In The Parts Is Missing. Would Not Buy Again. — Owned since 8/09. Heat & defrost broke 1/10;dealer took 2 days to fix. 6/10, condenser on air conditioning unit & starter broke. Still waiting for condenser ordered from GM. GM better work on quality control. Won't buy another Chevy. This is an update for our 2010 Equinox.. It took almost two months for our dealer to fix the air conditioning condenser & the starter. The car was in the dealers shop for the duration. When they ordered the parts need, GM told them they didn't make that condenser anymore!! We couldn't believe it. After many irate calls by us to GM customer service and our dealer a new part was installed (I don't know where they got it from) The dealer was nice enough to pay one car payment for us. We really made pests of ourselves. Now, fast forward to December 2011 and the battery went dead. They replaced the battery and then the rear window defrosters didn't work.. We had had it with the Equinox. So we told the dealer we were trading it in. He gave us a good trade in quote. We test drove every model on the lot-the Sonic, Cruse, Malibu, Impala, even the Jeep Compass. They were all nice cars but my husband (a big guy) wasn't comfy driving any of them. So we bought a 2012 Equinox! So far, it seems alright. But it's only got 300 miles on it. Wish us luck!!! (updated Jan. 2012)

Primary Use: Family transportation

I'd Give It An A Or An A- — The Equinox is fun, drives and handles very well. It has not needed any repairs of any kinds. The new styling for 2010 is great! I get comments or questions on it almost daily, usually in a parking lot somewhere. I am getting twice the mileage as my trade in, so I am very pleased with the mileage and money I'm saving on gas. My only major complaint is that without mud flaps, the car gets really dirty driving in wet weather. I'll be getting front & back flaps from the dealership very soon!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

We Love It — we love it so far already put 2000 miles on it. never skimp on a car because factory built is better then added on later.it is everything we ahd hoped for. forget navigation we have tomtom for a lot less. gas isnt good or bad. lacks the power we thought a 6 would give.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Chevy Has Put Out A Good Product Here — Great styling; performance and gas mileage. Roomy inside. Quality throughout the vehicle. Good acceleration even with 4cyl engine. This is a fun car to drive.

Primary Use: Commuting to work