2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox Headlight and Bulb Sizes

Which Chevrolet Equinox model years does this cover?

These headlight bulbs specifications apply to every Chevrolet Equinox built from 2012 through 2017 — the 2nd generation, compact/mid-size crossover suv (theta platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox

• 2012Last year for the 3.0L LFW V6 option
• 20133.6L LFX V6 (301 hp) replaces the 3.0L; MyLink touchscreen infotainment added
• 2016Facelift begins: new projector-beam headlights across the lineup with LED running lamps on LT/LTZ; Teen Driver mode and an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot added GM-wide this model year
• 2016–2017Facelift: new front/rear fascias, grille and wheels; mechanical specs (oil, filters, wipers, bulbs) carry over unchanged
• 2017Final year of the 2nd generation: carries over with minimal changes after 2016's refresh; LTZ trim renamed Premier, new Midnight Edition and Sport appearance packages added

What headlight bulb does a 2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox use?

H11 (halogen) for the low beam and 9005 (HB3) for the high beam. Trims with factory LED or HID projectors use a sealed assembly instead and are not bulb-serviceable.

What fog light bulb does a 2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox take?

H11 (some 2013–2015 fitment charts list H8. Check the bulb before buying).

Can you put LED bulbs in a 2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox?

Physically, yes, LED replacements exist in every common base. Whether they work well depends on the housing: a reflector housing designed around a halogen filament scatters LED output into oncoming traffic instead of down the road. Projector housings tolerate the swap far better. Some vehicles also flag the lower current draw as a bulb-out fault.