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2017 Chevrolet Equinox

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Equinox.

Body SUV

The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox is an SUV whose powertrain is serviced with 5.0 quarts of engine oil, with Chevrolet accepting either 5W-30 or 0W-30 viscosity grades. Reliability data for the model year shows 270 total owner complaints—with the engine as the dominant issue area—and zero recalls on file, placing it well clear of the platform's noisier early years. Set against the Equinox's 2005–2026 complaint arc, where the 2010 model year marks the high-water mark at 784 reports and the 2026 model year the low at 55, the 2017 lands in the middle of the pack, marking a comparatively settled point in the nameplate's long-running history.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 525 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/60R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742 alt 12580255
Engine air filter23335811
Spark plug12681658 alt 12681660
Battery88866291 alt 88866115
Front wiper blades19432579 alt 19432580
Serpentine belt12634319 alt 12636138
Thermostat03522676 alt 12622410
Cabin air filter20901295

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase112.6 in
Curb weight3929 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Equinox of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.8–9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2012 LTZ V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016LTZ 2.4L I-48.90 sec16.80 sec182 hpAWD
2016LTZ 2.4L I-49.30 sec17.00 sec182 hpAWD
2016LTZ 2.4L I-49.50 sec17.00 sec182 hpAWD
2012LTZ V6 3.0L V67.80 sec16.10 sec264 hpFWD
2010LT 2.4L I-48.70 sec16.80 sec182 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, Synthetic · GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.2-6.3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · GL-5 · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.0 qt
Engine CoolantDex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity8.2
Engine CoolantDex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity10.80

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)43.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub151.0 Do not re-use old hub nut ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub151.0 Do not re-use old hub nut ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.030-0.035 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.43 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-94
RPM43-58 rpm
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-100
RPM43-58 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 140; Rear: 92
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10022 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2Back off 360 degrees360 degrees
318.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
4110.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 100.018 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs.111 ft. lbs
2+ 100
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2+ 150 degrees150 degrees
3Install New Bolt.
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses. · M11 Bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2155 degrees155 degrees
326.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
139.0 ft. lbs, Step 2: 25.039 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134.0
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
110.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
280 degrees; Outer bolts80 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
2110.0 degrees; Side bolts110 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
260.0 degrees60 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70.015 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Equinox marks the lowest complaint count (270) and the first year with zero recalls since the model’s 2005 debut, sitting at the bottom of a downward trend that began after a peak of 784 complaints and three recalls in 2010‑2012. Compared with the surrounding years, 2016 already showed a dip (392 complaints, one recall) and 2018 rebounded slightly with 389 complaints and five recalls, indicating that 2017 was an outlier low point rather than a sustained decline. The dominant complaint categories in 2017 were engine‑related (123 reports), but the data does not specify a root cause for these issues. Crash‑related complaints (18) and fire complaints (4) are modest relative to the overall volume. Overall, 2017 appears to be a comparatively clean year for the Equinox, making it a strong candidate for a used purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1078
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
270
Owner complaints
18 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 270 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine123
Engine & Engine Cooling12
Power Train12
Unknown Or Other12
Power Train,Engine11
Unknown Or Other,Engine11
Air Bags10
Visibility/Wiper7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1078 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIP61132026-05-18Unknown Or OtherThis document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set…
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 47 batteryVehicles taking 5.0 qtEngine oil filter 12731742Engine air filter 23335811Spark plug 12681658Battery 88866291

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Equinox take?

5.0 qt of 5W-30 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent. Where temperatures fall below -20 degreesF, GM recommends using 0W-30 oil meeting GM Dexos 1 specification., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Equinox have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.