Sell your 2016 Chevrolet Equinox for cash

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox is a SUV that came with a choice of 2.4L 4-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl engines. At 10 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2016 Chevrolet Equinox at a glance

Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Engines2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 6-spd
DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy16–22 city / 23–31 highway / 18–26 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,600–$3,700 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂347–482 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score4–6 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score4–6 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)3,936 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating4,960–5,300 lb
Versions tested by EPA6 configurations: Equinox AWD, Equinox FWD
Age10 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 10 years old, a 2016 Equinox is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2016 Equinox weighed 3,936 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Equinox. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the engine, typically around 85,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2016 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

EquipmentJun 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V449000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…

Risk: If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Common 2016 Equinox problems

Owners have filed 398 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox with NHTSA. 14 reports involved a crash and 3 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 22 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Engine203
  • Visibility/Wiper114
  • Unknown or Other32
  • Power Train24
  • Electrical System22
  • Fuel/Propulsion System19

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Engine85,000 mi
  • Visibility/Wiper70,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other44,000 mi
  • Power Train61,000 mi
  • Electrical System30,000 mi
  • Fuel/Propulsion System51,000 mi

2016 Chevrolet Equinox crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
Suv, AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.4%
Suv, FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.1%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 1,245 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment172
  • Equipment129
  • Electrical System110
  • Engine and Engine Cooling101
  • Engine98
  • Unknown or Other62

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · PIT5698F

    This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · PIP4902W

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2026 · PIT5099J

    PI to help diagnose A/C concern

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2026 · PIP6113

    This document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set diagnostic trouble code P0191 and may also set P0172. The diagnostic tip has the

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox.

VisibilityEA19005 · opened Dec 2019, closed Nov 2022Led to recall 22V165000

Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative

On December 13, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) upgraded RQ18-002 to an Engineering Analysis (EA19-005) to further assess the MY2010-2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain windshield wiper failures. Due to a prior recall, 16V-582, addressing this issue in the MY2013 subject vehicles, MY2013 was not incl

VisibilityRQ18002 · opened Nov 2018, closed Dec 2019

Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure

On November 2, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ18-002) to assess the scope of Recall 16V-582.General Motors (GM) initiated Safety Recall 16V-582 on August 3, 2016 to address windshield wiper failure in the Model Year (MY) 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain. Failures were att

Other Chevrolet Equinox years

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Selling a 2016 Equinox: questions

How much is a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2016 Equinox that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2016 Equinoxs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2016 Equinox with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2016 Equinox?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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