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2015 Chevrolet Equinox

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Equinox.

Body SUV

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox is an SUV that requires 5.0 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil. This model year recorded 678 total owner complaints, with the primary area of concern being visibility and wipers, and includes two recalls. In the context of the model's 2005-2026 history, the 2015 volume of complaints falls between the 2010 peak of 784 and the 2026 low of 55.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 525 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225/60R17 OR P225/65R17OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731742 alt 12580255
Engine air filter	23335811
Spark plug	12681658 alt 12681660
Battery	88866115 alt 88866291
Front wiper blades	19432580 alt 19432579
Serpentine belt	12634319 alt 12636138
Thermostat	03522676 alt 12622410
Cabin air filter	20901295

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	188.6 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	66.9 in
Wheelbase	112.6 in
Curb weight	3929 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.6 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Equinox of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.8–9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2012 LTZ V6

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2016	LTZ 2.4L I-4	8.90 sec	16.80 sec	182 hp	AWD
2016	LTZ 2.4L I-4	9.30 sec	17.00 sec	182 hp	AWD
2016	LTZ 2.4L I-4	9.50 sec	17.00 sec	182 hp	AWD
2012	LTZ V6 3.0L V6	7.80 sec	16.10 sec	264 hp	FWD
2010	LT 2.4L I-4	8.70 sec	16.80 sec	182 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, Synthetic in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	Synthetic
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.2 qt
Engine Coolant	50
Engine Coolant Capacity	8.2
Engine Coolant	50
Engine Coolant Capacity	10.8
Engine Oil	SAE 5W · Synthetic

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	10
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	37.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	44.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	NVG900: 11.0, Gertag 760: 29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	NVG900: 18.0, Gertag 760: 29.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	151 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts	Install a new retaining nut. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	151 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts	Install a new retaining nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-4-3-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Ac Delco
Spark Plug Gap	.037 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque	13 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Ac Delco
Spark Plug Gap	.037 - .043 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	22.88 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	GM P/N 12378526
Oil Capacity	5.0 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	525 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	43-58 @ idle psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-94
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	43-58 psi at idle psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-100
Engine Compression	125 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 20; Rear: 20 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Rear: 92 /; Front: 140; Rear: 92
ABS Sensor Torque	7.0 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.080
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.060; Rear: .720
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.001
Maximum Rotor Runout	.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

18.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 100

18 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: loosen all bolts completely, Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 110

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	150 degrees; M8 Bolts:	150 degrees
1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	75 degrees	75 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	155 degrees	155 degrees
3	Front bolts 26.0 ft. lbs.	26 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70

15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox sits in a transitional phase within its generation: complaints rose from 543 in 2014 to 678 in 2015, marking the second-highest complaint count in the dataset after the 2010–2013 peak, though still below that era's 747–784 range. The model year carries 2 recalls and 2 ongoing investigations—matching 2014's figures but lacking the 3 investigations that plagued 2010–2012—while TSBs dropped from 1695 to 1580, suggesting GM was beginning to address chronic issues. The dominant complaint areas are visibility/wiper failures (235) and engine problems (153), with 24 crash-related complaints and 6 fire complaints recorded. Compared to the sharp decline in complaints that follows in 2016 (392) and 2017 (270), 2015 represents a late-model-year plateau before quality improved significantly the next two years. A buyer should budget for potential wiper/visibility system repairs and engine-related diagnostics, and verify that both recalls and any open TSBs have been addressed; while not the worst year in the generation, it is not yet where the model improved substantially.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1580

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

678

Owner complaints

24 involved a crash · 6 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14’15’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 678 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility/Wiper235

Engine153

Unknown Or Other37

Visibility28

Air Bags27

Power Train,Engine24

Electrical System16

Power Train15

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V666000Air Bags:Side/WindowReported 16/10/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at…

22V165000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:MotorReported 17/03/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1580 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIP6113	2026-05-18	Unknown Or Other	This document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set…
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U	2026-01-08	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 5.0 qt Engine oil filter 12731742 Engine air filter 23335811 Spark plug 12681658 Battery 88866115

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Equinox take?

5.0 qt of SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Synthetic Blend is recommended., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Equinox have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.