2018–2024 3rd generation
2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter
Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter ACDelco CF185 (GM 13508023, same element as the previous generation). Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY.
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The 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox cabin air filter is ACDelco CF185 (GM 13508023, same element as the previous generation) (behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute diy).
Cabin air filter
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | ACDelco CF185 (GM 13508023, same element as the previous generation) |
| Location | Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 22,500 mi (sooner in dusty conditions) |
Engine air filter, 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder (LYX)
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | ACDelco A3240C |
| Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay; clips only, 2-minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 45,000 mi (sooner on dusty roads) |
Engine air filter, 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder (LTG)
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | ACDelco A3240C |
| Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay; clips only |
| Replace every | Every 45,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 1.6L turbodiesel 4-cylinder (LH7 "Whisper Diesel")
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Airbox in engine bay; diesel uses its own filter element, order by VIN |
| Replace every | Every 45,000 mi |
Which Chevrolet Equinox model years does this cover?
These air filters specifications apply to every Chevrolet Equinox built from 2018 through 2024 — the 3rd generation, compact crossover suv (d2xx 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 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox
- 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
2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox air filters: common questions
What cabin air filter does a 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox take?
- ACDelco CF185 (GM 13508023, same element as the previous generation).
Where is the cabin air filter on a 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox?
- Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY.
How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox?
- Every 22,500 mi (sooner in dusty conditions). Sooner if you drive in heavy traffic, on dirt roads, or through wildfire smoke, a clogged filter shows up first as weak airflow and a foggy windshield that will not clear.
What engine air filter does a 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox take?
- ACDelco A3240C, replaced every 45,000 mi (sooner on dusty roads).
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