Chevrolet Equinox · 2012–2025
Chevrolet Equinox Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Chevrolet Equinox air filters specification changed by year?
| Model years | Cabin filter | Interval | Engine air filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2025 | N/A | Every 22,500 mi | ACDelco A3240C (listed by aftermarket catalogs as carrying over. Confirm by VIN) |
| 2018–2024 | ACDelco CF185 (GM 13508023, same element as the previous generation) | Every 22,500 mi (sooner in dusty conditions) | ACDelco A3240C |
| 2012–2017 | ACDelco CF185 (GM 13508023) | Every 22,500 mi (sooner in dusty conditions) | ACDelco A3238C (GM 23335811) |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The air filters on a Chevrolet Equinox is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox
4th generation · Compact crossover SUV (gas; the Equinox EV is a separate vehicle) · Air & cabin filters
2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox
3rd generation · Compact crossover SUV (D2XX platform) · Air & cabin filters
2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox
2nd generation · Compact/mid-size crossover SUV (Theta platform) · Air & cabin filters
Chevrolet Equinox air filters: common questions
Where is the cabin air filter on a Chevrolet Equinox?
- Behind the glovebox; 5-minute DIY.
How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a Chevrolet Equinox?
- Every 22,500 mi. 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 Chevrolet Equinox take?
- ACDelco A3240C (listed by aftermarket catalogs as carrying over. Confirm by VIN), replaced every 45,000 mi.
Sources
- Chevrolet Pressroom, 2025 Equinox specifications (engine, transmissions, tires, weights, tank)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2025 Equinox EPA ratings
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2025 Equinox 1.5L LSD (0W-20; 4.2 qt FWD / 5.3 qt AWD)
- AutoZone, 2025 Equinox battery fitment (Group 48/H6 AGM)
- 2025 Equinox key fob battery replacement (CR2450)
- WiperBladesUSA, 2025 Equinox wiper size chart
- RepairPal, 2025 Equinox recalls (none reported for the gas model)
Find your exact Equinox
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