2025 Chevrolet Equinox Fluid Types and Capacities

Which Chevrolet Equinox model years does this cover?

These fluids specifications apply to every Chevrolet Equinox built from 2025 through 2025 — the 4th generation, compact crossover suv (gas; the equinox ev is a separate vehicle). 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 2025 Chevrolet Equinox

• 2025Generation launch: updated 175-hp 1.5T (RPO LSD), CVT on FWD / 8T45 8-speed on AWD, trims reduced to LT, RS and ACTIV, 17.7-in touchscreen with Google built-in standard

What transmission fluid does a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox take?

FWD: continuously variable transmission, GM CVT fluid only (dealer-service item). AWD: Hydra-Matic 8T45 8-speed, Dexron VI. Both sealed, no dipstick. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure.

What coolant does a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox use?

Dex-Cool (orange, 50/50 pre-mix). Change at 150,000 mi / 5 years.

What brake fluid does a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox take?

DOT 4 brake fluid (per cap marking on late GM models, verify your reservoir cap).

What differential fluid does a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox take?

AWD rear drive unit: synthetic gear oil, sealed-for-life under normal service.