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Chevrolet Equinox Prices Paid and Buying Experience
The rear parking assist is an available option starting on the 2LT. It is included and only available with the Chrome Appearance Package. The Chrome Appearance Package includes body-color bumpers with bright front and rear lowers, bright chrome door handles, outside rearview, power, manual-folding heated chrome mirrors and luggage rack side rails, roof-mounted, charcoal with bright chrome inserts.
The remote vehicle starter system is standard for the 2LT.
I would encourage you to speak directly with the dealership. Have you used the Build Your Own tool located on www.Chevrolet.com?
If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me directly.
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service
Glad you are enjoyng your Equinox and hopefully when it arrives from the factory it will have everything on it we expected. I guess I just have to trust the salesman. He keeps saying his job is to make me happy and will do anything he can to achieve that. Of course, he does not want me to cancel my order so we will see once the car gets here. Anxiously waiting for it to be built. Production date is very soon so in a few weeks after that the car will arrive. Thanks so much for your help
Do you have the order number or VIN, if so could you send them to me in an email? I would be happy to see if I am able to check to see what options are listed on the vehicle.
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service
Two weeks later, while putting the car into drive from reverse it stalled. Then it started stalling at stop signs, and then the check engine light went on. Long story short my car has now been in the shop for over week, as they wait for new part to arrive so they can fix the timing actuator.
I am so fustrated and disapointed at this point! I bought this car because of its #1 one rating but now I'm sorely regretting not buying a Honda. I bought a new car that Ihaven't even been able to drive! At this rate it will have been in the shop longer than it has been out. I'm irritated at how the service guy thought that washing my car when I eventualy get it back will somehow make everything better. That basically sums up their whole attitude towards me..like i should be happy they are fixing the car or happy that they were open when it broke down. The car does not even have 2K miles on it. I could go on and on about other things... like not having a rental availble and and dumping a 5 year old gas guzzler on me as loaner. What am I entitled to here? HELP!
Please keep me posted when the issue has been taken care of.
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service
The traverse is indeed bigger, and more expensive, and serves a different purpose that the equinox. If you have no more than 2 kids and will primarily be using the vehicle to go back and forth to work, get the equinox. It's big enough to meet your needs and an easier drive for your daily commute.
If you have 4 or 5 kids or take a lot of road trips, the travers may be worth the upgrade in price and size, because it will better meet your needs than the equinox. It all depends on what you will be using the vehicle for.
Chevrolet makes a wide variety of vehicles to meet a wide variety of needs and lifestyles. Sounds like Cold Hero really likes the traverse though. :0)
The front seat leg room is 41.20 inches. All of the GM web sites have a chat now option that allows you to ask pre-purchase questions to a live agent. They can assist with dealer information, locating vehicles, navigation of the web sites, option and feature availability, as well as incentives. I hope this information helps.
Christina
GM Customer Service
Acceleration is fine for most driving. The 6 speed seems to offer really good gear ratios because the launch is great for a 4 Cyl. vehicle of this size and "presence". We bought the vehicle for the style, comfort and FE, and we are really happy with our decision so far. Our understanding is that GM Engineers are implementing additional powertrain upgrades to make this vehicle even better, but we could not wait for the 2012s.
I have owned Chevys for over 16 years. Stopped buying FORD back then. I dont want to buy a car from a foreign owned company. So when I down seized from the TAHOE my options were (self) limited.
My view of the Equinox: it has a plastic look and feel to it, what I mean by that is its cheap. The best mileage I have got is 24 mpg. (way off from the sticker). I popped for the NAV unit ($2,000). Its not designed well, the steering wheel has only one function button and to use the NAV or Radio you have to take a hand off the wheel, the buttons are so far from the wheel that you have to reach way over and lean up. Not a safe thing to do, plus it becomes a lot of work. There is no voice command that is useful, it has like maybe 10 things you can do by voice, and thats for the radio and NAV. Then you have to pay extra to XM radio, for things that come standard in every car I know of.....traffic and weather on the NAV.
I went to get my first oil change. You have to use synthic oil, so expect your oil service to go from $25 to $105.
The car does have an O.K. ride, the pick up is better than I expected from a 4 cyl, and the cabin is quite at low speeds, the stereo has good sound. I like the look (if you can get over the plastic feel).
We will see how well the car does with things breaking it only has 4k now.
Over all I would say that I'm not impressed, it is not an inexpensive vehicle after all the bells and whistles, so I expected more.
I dont hate the car though.
Would I buy another? NOPE dont think so................
I'll check with my dealership next time to see what they are doing.
I know my manual inside and out...plus I'm in the printing business...so I encourage GM to spend millions on printing!
***Just read my 2010 manual...does not say anything about Dexos oil. The recommended oil is SAE 5W 30. I'll check my fathers 2011 manual tonight to see if there is a difference. (Maybe a Canadian vs US regulations thing???)
****Just read the 2011 manual. The manual does reccomend Dexos oil, but does state "you may use substitute engine oil displaying the API Starburst symbol and of SAE5W-30 viscosity grade." So...it does not sound like you would void your warranty.
Just got this from the Dexos website...
"It is specified in the owner's manual for all 2011 and later model years, with the exception of Europe where dexos™ is specified starting in model year 2010."
"If dexos1 is not available, acceptable substitute engine oil for 2011 models includes:
· SAE-5W-30 viscosity grade oil displaying the API Starburst symbol for all 2011 model year vehicles with naturally-aspirated engines, except Corvette, Camaro SS (with LS3 engine) and CTS-V
· SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade oil meeting the GM4718M specification (such as Mobil 1 Full Synthetic) for 2011 model year Corvette, Camaro SS (with LS3) engine, CTS-V and vehicles with turbocharged engines"
Under the example owner's manual section, it says:
"Notice: Use only engine oil that is approved to the dexos™ specification or an equivalent engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade. Engine oils approved to the dexos™ specification will show the dexos™ symbol on the container. Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are unsure whether your oil is approved to the dexos™ specification, ask your service provider.
Use of Substitute Engine Oils if dexos™ is unavailable: In the event that dexos™ approved engine oil is not available at an oil change or for maintaining proper oil level, you may use substitute engine oil displaying the API Starburst symbol and of SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade. Use of oils that do not meet the dexos™ specification, however, may result in reduced performance under certain circumstances."
If someone wants to use Valvoline SAE-5W-30 to save a few bucks (Shell and the other suppliers will have to pay GM a "royalty" to brand their oil "dexos"), I think GM is going to have a hard time denying a warranty claim since they permit substitution "if not available." The FTC may have a say too if they think GM is requiring a "tie-in" sale to keep the warranty in force. I live in a small town in the boonies - do I have to mail order approved oil if my 7/11 doesn't have?
What may not be available is the extra $20 for a jug of oil over what Walmart SuperTech costs. :confuse:
Wouldn't my Chevy dealer want to use dexos1 if it were better? They don't!
Show me proof - not words. Until then, I will refer to this as Snake Oil.
Don't see any dexos posts in the Engine Oil - A slippery subject Part 2 discussion yet. Be curious to learn what the hobby oil changers think about it.
I'd be more inclined to use Valvoline's recycled oil, NextGen. (NPR)
Here's the list of world suppliers. I let the readers sort out the ones in N. America!
ACDelco dexos1™ SAE 5W-30 General Motors dexos1 5W-30 GB1A0916015 Global
ACDelco dexos1™ SAE 5W-30 General Motors dexos1 5W-30 RB1A1122027 N. America
ACDelco dexos1™ SAE 5W-30 General Motors dexos1 5W-30 RB1A1129027 N. America
GM Motor Oil dexos2™, SAE
5W-30 General Motors dexos2 5W-30 RB2B0208037 Europe
Advantage Advanced Lubrication Specialties dexos1 5W-30 RB1A1203030 N. America
Altra SHL dexos1™ 5W-30 Allegheny dexos1 5W-30 RB1A1008018 N. America
April Hyper Syn SAE 5W-30 April Super Flo / Verco International dexos1 5W-30 RB1B0514053 N. America
Ardeca Syn-Tec DX 5w30 Vroman NV dexos2 5W-30 RR1A1201029 Europe
Blue Mountain Professional dexos™ 5W30 Old World Industries dexos1 5W-30 RR1B0325045 N. America
CAM2 dexos1 Full Synthetic 5W-30 CAM2 dexos1 5W-30 RB1A1008019 N. America
CAM2 dexos1 Full Synthetic 5W-30 CAM2 dexos1 5W-30 RR1A1122028 N. America
Champion Syntolube GSB 5W30 Wolf dexos2 5W-30 RB2A0308012 Europe
Coastal Warren Oil Co. dexos1 5W-30 RB1A1130028 N. America
DuraMAX dexos1™ Full Synthetic 5W-30 Four O Corporation dexos1 5W-30 RR1B0318041 N. America
ENOC X-Treme Energy SN 5W-30 ENOC International Sales LLC dexos1 5W-30 RB1B0512051 L.A./Africa/Middle East
Extreme Max 5W-30 Lubricating Specialties Company dexos1 5W-30 RB1B0228040 N. America
Feu Vert dexos2™ 5W-30 Feu Vert dexos2 5W-30 GB2A0107011 Europe
Golden West dexos1™ 5W30 SN Texas Enterprises, Inc. dexos1 5W-30 RR1A1216032 N. America
GulfTEC dexos1™ Synthetic 5W-30 Gulf Oil Limited Partnership dexos1 5W-30 RR1B0110035 N. America - Continental US only
Hartland dexos1™ 5w-30 Bob Johnson Lubricants dexos1 5W-30 RR1B0103034 N. America
HELLA dexos1™ 5W-30 Raloy Lubricantes, S.A. de C.V. dexos1 5W-30 RB1A1129027 N. America
IGOL Profive Emeraude 5W30 Cipelia SAS dexos2 5W-30 RB2A1008017 Europe
KRÖNEN ENERGY SAE 5W-30 Raloy Lubricantes, S.A. de C.V. dexos1 5W-30 RB1A1129027 N. America
KunLun Tianrun SN/GF-5 PetroChina dexos1 5W-30 GB1A1112026 Asia
Liqui Moly Top Tec 4600 Liqui-Moly dexos2 5W-30 RB2B0107031 Europe
Liqui Moly Top Tec 4601 Liqui-Moly dexos1 5W-30 RB1B0106031 Europe
Liqui Moly Top Tec 4602 Liqui-Moly dexos2 5W-30 RB2B0107031 Europe
Liqui Moly Pro-Engine M 500 Liqui-Moly dexos2 5W-30 RB2B0107031 Europe
MAG 1 Warren Distribution dexos1 5W-30 RB1A1104025 N. America
Maxtron PCMO CHS Inc. dexos1 5W-30 RB1B0103033 N. America
megol Motorenoel Efficiency Meguin dexos2 5W-30 RB2B0107031 Europe
MOTOROIL 5W-30 PREMIUM SYNTHETIC GM dexos2™ MPM International Oil Company B.V. dexos2 5W-30 RR2B0331046 Europe
Mobil 1 5W-30 ExxonMobil dexos1 5W-30 GB1A0915015 Global
Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 ExxonMobil dexos1 5W-30 GB1B0407015 Global
Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 ExxonMobil dexos2 0W-40 GB1A0917015 Global
Mobil Super 3000 Formula G 5W-30 ExxonMobil dexos2 5W-30 GB2B0131015 Global
Mobil Super 3000 XE 5W-30 ExxonMobil dexos2 5W-30 GB1A0914015 Global
MOL Dynamic Gold 5W-30 MOL dexos2 5W-30 RB2B0107030 Europe
MOTUL Specific Dexos 2 5W-30 Motul dexos2 5W-30 GB2A0107011 Global
MOTUL 8100 X-clean 5W-40 Motul dexos2 5W-40 GB2B0325011 Global
Multilife C-THREE 5W-30 Morris Lubricants dexos2 5W-30 RB2B0407047 Europe
NATIONAL Pinnacle Oil dexos1 5W-30 RB1A1214031 N. America
OMV BIXXOL special C3 SAE 5W-30 OMV Refining and Marketing GmbH dexos2 5W-30 RB2B0318042 Europe
Peak Performance dexos™ 5W30 Old World Industries dexos1 5W-30 RR1B0325045 N. America
Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic Shell dexos1 5W-30 GB1A0703014 Global
Petro-Canada Supreme Synthetic 5W-30 Petro-Canada dexos1 5W-30 GB1A1201024 Global
PO MAXIMA GA 5W-30 Petrol Ofisi (POAS) dexos2 5W-30 GBBA0323013 Global
Puratech PureSYN 5W30 North American Lubricants dexos1 5W-30 RR1B0208036 N. America
Quaker State Ultimate Durability Full Synthetic Shell dexos1 5W-30 GB1A0702014 Global
SERVICE PRO FULL SYN dexos1 5W-30 Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD) dexos1 5W-30 RR1B0107032 N. America
SERVICE PRO FULL SYN dexos1 5W-30 Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD) dexos1 5W-30 RR1B0110032 N. America
SERVICE PRO FULL SYN dexos1 5W-30 Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD) dexos1 5W-30 RR1B0512032 N. America
Silver State Colorado Petroleum Products Company dexos1 5W-30 RB1B0511050 N. America
Sinclair Arctic Fire Full Synthetic Supreme Motor Oil GM dexos1™ Sinclair Oil Corporation dexos1 5W-30 RR1B0216039 N. America
Sinopec Polar Star IV Sinopec dexos1 5W-30 RB1A1101021 Asia
Sinopec Polar Star V Sinopec dexos1 5W-30 RB1A1101022 Asia
Sinopec Polar Star VI Sinopec dexos1 5W-30 RB1A1101023 Asia
SuperS dexos1 Smittys dexos1 5W-30 RB1A0924016 N. America
Super XHD Synthetic 5W30 Universal Lubricants, LLC dexos1 5W-30 RB1B0325043 N. America
SureGuard dexos1 Smittys dexos1 5W-30 RB1A0924016 N. America
SwissOil GEO Synthetic 5W30 SN SwissOil del Ecuador S.A. dexos1 5W-30 RB1B0603054 L.A./Africa/Middle East
Synergy Synthetic OE dexos1 Northland dexos1 5W-30 RB1A1018020 N. America
Syngard Full Synthetic 5W-30 Cross Oil Refining and Marketing, Inc. dexos1 5W-30 RB1B0216038 N. America
UNIL OPAL Opaljet Longlife 3 5W30 Cipelia SAS dexos2 5W-30 RB2A1008017 Europe
UNIL Opaljet Longlife 3 5W30 Cipelia SAS dexos2 5W-30 RB2A1008017 Europe
Wolf Masterlube Synflow GSB Wolf dexos2 5W-30 RB2A0308012 Europe
YACCO LUBE O 5W30 Cipelia SAS dexos2 5W-30 RB2A1008017 Europe
YACCO VX 1703 5W30 Cipelia SAS dexos2 5W-30 RB2A1008017 Europe
ZIC dexos1™ SK Lubricants dexos1 5W-30 GB1B0615055 Global
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
“Dexos further proliferates the number of products that must be stocked by distributors, installers and retailers, and adds unnecessary further complexity for consumers. Further, the licensing fees proposed by GM are cost prohibitive, and would result in significantly higher costs for the motoring public.”
"Originally, licensees were to have paid a $1,000 annual fee for each product, plus a royalty of 36 cents on every gallon of Dexos they sell. Sources suggested GM considers the fee a “flat” one in that GM looks at market shares today and then calculates what an oil marketer’s fee will be over the next four years."
Kind of odd that Valvoline is saying they can't afford the licensing fee. They're a pretty big name.
“The benefits of using Dexos include improved fuel economy, better engine protection and reduced emissions,”
Ok, fine, I want all that, but that whole linked press release does not say how or why. If fact the gist of the article reads more like “The benefits of using Dexos include improved profits, better revenue and reduced costs for GM,”
While mileage and emissions are important to me, I'm much more concerned about engine protection, which is why I'm so willing to listen to why dexos is better.
So GM, take 2 identical Nox's put 5W30 in one and dexos1 in the other and show me the difference. (Or maybe GM should let an independent, non bias, agency do the test)
Theories are great, but show me real world results.
Thank you GM, I'll be waiting.
I was hugely disappointed today when I test drove a 2011 Equinox.
The rear seat when reclined forward rests at an angle of maybe 30*
Has anyone found a way to improve on this?
Right now it looks like a deal killer as I prefer a flatter cargo floor.
The wheel wells already steal a lot of space now this.
I suppose a could pack across the rear seats?
arent they about the same auto they both look to be doing well