Summer A/C Readiness: 2018-2024 Chevrolet Equinox Checklist

What to check before the first hundred degree week. Applied to a 2018-2024 Equinox, here is what that looks like.

Exhaust and Emissions

Watch for a diesel that regenerates far more often than it used to. Not scheduled. Converters are warranted separately under federal emissions rules, so check coverage before you buy.

Brakes

Watch for a grinding noise, which means the friction material is already gone. Inspect at every tire rotation. Most GM trucks and SUVs go 30,000 to 60,000 miles on front pads depending on how they are used, and towing cuts that hard.

Sensors, Cameras and Driver Assistance

Watch for a TPMS light that will not clear after a tire rotation. TPMS sensor batteries typically last seven to ten years and are commonly replaced as a set during a tire change.

Electrical and Charging

Watch for power windows or seats getting slower over a season. Batteries in Texas heat routinely give up between three and five years. Test annually after year three, before the first cold snap.

The Short Version

Catalytic converters: Emissions equipment varies by state of original sale on some model years.
Brake pads: Front and rear pads are almost never the same part, and heavy duty, tow and performance brake packages use different calipers and rotors than the base vehicle.
Park assist sensors: Painted park assist sensors are ordered in primer and painted to your code. Confirm your paint code before ordering.
Batteries: Vehicles with stop-start often use two batteries. Confirm which one you are replacing before ordering.

Everything here is available as a genuine GM part through our Chevrolet OEM parts catalog. If you would rather search directly, search for Equinox parts.