VIN Decoder Results

2GNALBEK5F6298697

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

CHEVROLET

Vehicle Model

Equinox

Vehicle Trim

1LT

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

2GNALBEK*F6

Manufacturer Name

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Model Year

2015

Plant City

CAMI

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

CANADA

Plant Company Name

GMNA

Plant State

ONTARIO

Note

Engines listed as flexible fuel do not necessarily mean the vehicle is equipped for flexible fuel.

Body Class

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Drive Type

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Brake System Type

Hydraulic

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

2400.0

Displacement (CI)

146.45698582735

Displacement (L)

2.4

Engine Model

LEA - Flex Fuel (Gas/Alc), Aluminum, HO,

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Fuel Type - Secondary

Ethanol (E85)

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Stoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection (SGDI)

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Curtain Air Bag Locations

All Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

2GN World Manufacturer Identifier

ALBEK Vehicle Descriptor Section

5 Check Digit

F6298697 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★☆ 4/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★☆ 4/5

Side Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Rollover

★★★★☆ 4/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

Safety Recalls (2 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2015 CHEVROLET Equinox

Source

NHTSA Database

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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 whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal

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 1-800-521-7300, Che

Campaign: 15V666000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

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.

Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 April 21, 2022. Ow

Campaign: 22V165000

Owner Complaints (675)

Total Complaints

675

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ENGINE

"Burns Oil so bad I don't need to change oil. I put about a quart of oil in it a week. Car runs rough. Sometimes overheating and sounds loud when low on oil. This occurs on a consistent regular basis since aquiring in October 2024"

ODI #11730208

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling and ticking sound coming from under the hood. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local ..."

ODI #11728612

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