Used Chevrolet Equinox for Sale near Illinois

How much does the Chevrolet Equinox cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Equinox prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Equinox's current nationwide average price is $19,260, and its lowest point over the past year was $18,264.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Equinox a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Equinox is a strong used pick if you want comfort, space, and easy everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.49/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Equinox for its roomy cabin, smooth ride, and practical value. Across the model years, you also see recurring appreciation for its easy-to-use technology and family-friendly packaging.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in the form of modest performance, an irritating transmission in several years, and cargo space that trails some rivals.

32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Equinox models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Equinox’s comfort, roomy interior, and everyday practicality as major strengths. Across the model years, feedback also highlights its smooth ride, useful features, and approachable value.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Equinox between 4.24 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is highest on earlier and higher-mileage examples, so a careful history check and inspection matter most when you shop older model years.

What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Equinox?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Chevy Safety Assist
• Infotainment: 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in apps, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: EPA-rated 27 mpg combined (26 mpg city, 29 mpg highway)

Which Chevrolet Equinox trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox offers these trims:

• LT: The entry trim brings standard chrome grille mesh, 17-inch wheels, a well-assembled cabin, and the core tech setup, making it the best-value choice for most shoppers.
• Activ: This trim adds a more prominent lower front fascia, more chrome trim, all-terrain tires on 17-inch wheels, and unique microfiber and Evotex seats for a more rugged look and feel.
• RS: This trim adds more black trim, a wider grille, standard 19-inch wheels, and a flat-bottom steering wheel for a sportier appearance.

What Chevrolet Equinox do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Equinox years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing competition, and a better chance of finding the trim and equipment mix you want. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and used-car value.

What is the Chevrolet Equinox's resale value?

Most Equinox model years are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The largest drops are concentrated in several recent and mid-cycle years, while a few newer examples are declining more slowly. Overall, the pattern points to broad softening rather than stability.

The 2024, 2023, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Equinox safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2023: 6/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2019: 9/10
• 2018: 8/10
• 2015: 8/10

The 2026 Equinox comes standard with Chevy Safety Assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2019, 2020 and 2025 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Equinox now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2026 model is at −8.0% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −11.18%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.8% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,040. The Chevrolet Equinox offers a roomy cabin and a practical, easy-to-live-with layout that suits everyday family use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The only available engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four making 175 horsepower, and AWD models have an eight-speed automatic transmission and are rated at 203 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: An 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.3-inch touchscreen are standard, and the Equinox retains wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The Equinox comes standard with expected driver-assistance features, including automatic emergency braking (with pedestrian and cyclist detection), forward-collision warning, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, high-beam assist, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert (with braking), and rear park-assist.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $30,795 for an LT model with FWD.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.