Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Chevrolet Equinox
$537
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Chevrolet Traverse
$656
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
3
1
2
Above Average
The Chevrolet Equinox Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 23rd out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $537 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, these issues occur less often, so major repairs are infrequent for the Equinox.
3
Above Average
The Chevrolet Traverse Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 22nd out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $656 which means it has average ownership costs. The frequency of repairs is average, but when issues do arise, they are more likely to be severe than with other models.
“The key goes in and sometimes locks up. Had it to the shop and there is a special Chev lubricant you have to use to lubricate it. We also had to have the Trans Cooler replaced it started leaking.”
“The key goes in and sometimes locks up. Had it to the shop and there is a special Chev lubricant...”
“My Traverse has begun to exhibit constant dashboard function failure warnings, followed by the gauges dropping to zero, followed by full vehicle power loss including accelaraton failure. The...”
“My Traverse has begun to exhibit constant dashboard function failure warnings, followed by the...”
The Chevrolet Equinox and the Chevrolet Traverse are two different-sized SUVs from the same carmaker. The Equinox is a compact, two-row SUV, while the Traverse is a mid-size three-row SUV. On virtually every point of comparison, the Traverse will have more than the Equinox, as you would expect of a larger vehicle. Here are some examples:
Standard engines: Equinox has 170 horsepower; Traverse has 257 horsepower.
Optional engines: Equinox has 252 horsepower; Traverse has 310 horsepower.
Cargo space: Equinox has 63.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded; Traverse has 98.2 cubic feet with the second- and third-row seats folded.
Passenger space: Equinox seats five; Traverse seats up to eight.
What do they have in common? Aside from both being Chevys, they both come with front-wheel drive standard and have optional all-wheel drive. Both are very pleasing to drive, with an excellent combination of ride and handling.
Deciding between the Equinox and the Traverse is really a matter of how much SUV you need to fit your lifestyle. If seating for five is all you need, and the cargo space is sufficient, then the Equinox should be a good choice. But if you need room for up to eight people, and the larger cargo capacity that comes with it, then you’re likely better off with the Traverse.