3rd generation · Compact crossover SUV (D2XX platform)
2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications
Every maintenance specification shared across the 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation.
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2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox maintenance guides
Oil & filter
Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval
Battery
BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded
Tires & wheels
Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque
Wiper blades
Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths
Air & cabin filters
Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals
Bulbs
Headlight, fog and marker bulb types
Brakes
Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes
Fluids
Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities
Service schedule
What's actually due at every mileage interval
Problems & reliability
Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid
Oil light reset
Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools
Key fob battery
Which coin cell the remote takes
Specs
Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy
Which engines came in the 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox?
| Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder (LYX) | 2018–2024 | L, LS, LT, Premier, RS (standard engine; only engine from 2021) | 0W-20 | 4.2 qt |
| 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder (LTG) | 2018–2020 | LT, Premier option (2018–2020); 9-speed automatic | 5W-30 | 5 qt |
| 1.6L turbodiesel 4-cylinder (LH7 "Whisper Diesel") | 2018–2019 | LT, Premier option (2018–2019 only); 6-speed automatic | 5W-30 | 5.3 qt |
Year-by-year changes
- 2018Generation launch on the D2XX platform, ~400 lb lighter than before; bolt pattern changes to 5x115; all engines turbocharged with auto stop/start
- 2019Final year for the 1.6L diesel
- 2020Final year for the 2.0T and its 9-speed automatic
- 20211.5T becomes the only engine; stop/start deactivation button added mid-cycle
- 2022–2024Facelift: new fascias, standard LED headlamps, RS trim added, refreshed interior; L trim dropped. Mechanical specs carry over
- 202311.3-in Google built-in touchscreen (native Google Maps/Assistant/Play Store, not just phone projection) becomes standard on LT and above, replacing the previous infotainment system
- 2024Final model year of this generation before the redesigned 2025 Equinox; carryover trim lineup and powertrain from 2023
Model years in this generation
Year pages cover what changed that year, the engines offered, and the problems documented against it. For the full nameplate history, see the Chevrolet Equinox guide.
Sources
- Volume Chevrolet, Equinox oil viscosity/capacity table by year (FWD vs AWD)
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2019 Equinox 2.0L LTG (5 qt, drain plug torque)
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2018 Equinox 1.6L LH7 diesel (5.3 qt, 5W-30)
- GM Parts, 55594651 (ACDelco PF2257G) diesel oil filter, HENGST cap
- GM Parts Outlet, 2019 Equinox cabin air filter GM 13508023 (CF185)
- PartsGeek, ACDelco A3240C engine air filter, 2018+ Equinox
- TirePressure.org, 2019 Equinox placard tire sizes and pressures
- fueleconomy.gov, 2019 Equinox EPA ratings (gas and diesel)
- ClassAction.org, oil-consumption litigation covering later Equinox/Terrain models
- TerrainForum, 2018+ front brake sizes (300mm vs 321mm, RPO J17)
- Go-Parts, GM "Shift to Park" defect guide (Equinox et al.)
- AutoZone, ACDelco 41-156 spark plug listing, 2019 Equinox