2021 Chevrolet Equinox Depreciation
A 5-year-old 2021 Chevrolet Equinox has lost about 41.1% of its roughly $29,100 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $17,191, with most listings between $14,842 and $20,998. Listed examples average 67,120 miles.
2021 Chevrolet Equinox Price by Mileage
What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.
How Mileage Affects 2021 Chevrolet Equinox Price
Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.
| Mileage | Median price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30k mi | $20,998 | 22 |
| 30k–50k mi | $20,631 | 46 |
| 50k–75k mi | $17,998 | 59 |
| 75k–100k mi | $15,990 | 50 |
| 100k–130k mi | $13,947 | 28 |
What's a Good Price for a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox?
Great deal
Under $15,671
Typical
$15,671–$20,024
Overpriced
Above $20,024
Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.
Price Spread
Range across 208 listings.
Half of all listings fall between $15,671 and $20,024, with a median of $17,890.
Ownership & Condition
Across 208 2021 Chevrolet Equinox listings.
Accident-free
75.9%
One-owner
39.7%
Avg owners
1.6
Personal use
34.5%
2021 Chevrolet Equinox Efficiency & Specs
EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.
Combined
28 MPG
City / Hwy
26 / 31
Fuel / year
$2,250
Fuel
Regular
Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Depreciation by Trim
See how each 2021 Chevrolet Equinox trim holds its value.
How the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox Compares to Other Years
At 41.1% depreciation, the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2022 has lost 31.1% (around $19,593), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $2,402 more. The older 2020 sits at 47.2% (around $16,125), so dropping back a year saves about $1,066. Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.
Safety Ratings
NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox.
Known Issues & Complaints
85 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls reported.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14 complaintsI have no sound at all no turn signals, no seat belt no nothing, had Chevy in leesburg tell me I need an update did that and being told to replace radio and amplifier
POWER TRAIN
14 complaintsMy car only has 60,000 miles and it shifts hard. Also my drivers seat belt has issues latching
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10 complaintsWhile driving earlier in the day, the car choked twice at different times but continued normally. Later in the evening, I left my carport and while driving down the street the check engine light came on and the car choked again like it want
ENGINE
7 complaintsThe check engine light came on and the engine lowered performance because the intercooler froze and cracked. Despite there being a service update to stop that from happening, we were never informed of the update from Chevy, only once it had
SERVICE BRAKES
5 complaintsI was driving in GA and my low engine power light came on and I lost complete ability to brake. The brake pedal was hard and would not go down. I towed my car to Jim Ellis Chevrolet in Atlanta. They called a few days later and told me I nee
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5 complaintsMy 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, VIN [XXX] , previously showed an active recall related to fuel system and stalling issues. The recall no longer appears under my VIN, but the same dangerous symptoms are happening. The vehicle jerks during acceler
Top Issues
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- POWER TRAIN
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- ENGINE
- SERVICE BRAKES
Buyer Red Flags
- !Recall 20V811000 (SEAT BELTS): General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Che
- !Recall 21V612000 (TIRES): General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an
- !Recall 23V013000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE): General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the en
- !Recall 23V339000 (CHILD SEAT): General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powd
2021 Chevrolet Equinox Listings
Real 2021 Equinox listings on the market now.
$25,590
2021 Premier · Silver Ice Metallic
6,703 mi · Atlanta, GA
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$21,901
2021 LS Fleet · Summit White
9,369 mi · Harrisburg, PA
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$22,990
2021 LT · Summit White
18,159 mi · Cleveland, OH
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$20,998
2021 LS · Silver Ice Metallic
18,779 mi · Gastonia, NC
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$20,998
2021 LT · Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
22,346 mi · Lakeland, FL
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$20,998
2021 LT · Silver Ice Metallic
25,393 mi · Bristol, TN
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Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox worth?
A 2021 Chevrolet Equinox is typically worth around $17,191, with most listings falling between $14,842 and $20,998. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 67,120 miles, and each additional 10,000 miles shaves a few percent off the price. Condition, accident history, trim, and how many owners a car has had move the number from there. Treat the median as a fair starting point and adjust up for a clean, low-mileage, one-owner car or down for higher mileage and any reported damage.
How much has the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox depreciated?
The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox has lost about 41.1% of its original $29,100 base MSRP — roughly $11,960 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.
How many miles does a used 2021 Equinox have?
Listed 2021 Equinoxs average about 67,120 miles, with most between 38,311 and 99,896. As a rule of thumb, "average" mileage for any car is roughly 12,000 miles per year of age, so compare a specific listing against that benchmark. A below-average odometer commands a premium and an above-average one a discount, but a higher-mileage car with complete service records and one owner can be a better buy than a low-mileage car with gaps in its history. Consistent maintenance does more for a car's remaining lifespan than a low number on the odometer alone.
What is a good price for a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox?
For a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, anything under $15,671 is a strong deal, $15,671 to $20,024 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $20,024 is on the expensive side — those higher prices usually buy lower mileage, a certified warranty, or a premium trim. Always weigh the asking price against the car's specific mileage and condition rather than the sticker alone: a slightly higher price for a clean, one-owner, accident-free example is often money well spent. And treat a listing priced well below the range as a prompt to dig deeper — unusually cheap cars almost always have a reason, whether it's high mileage, accident history, or a branded title.
Methodology
Figures for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox are computed from 153 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.