Parts for your Chevrolet Equinox
2010 Chevrolet Equinox Catalytic Converters
Buy Chevrolet Equinox catalytic converters online to fix a P0420 code or a rattling exhaust. We list 14 converters for 2005-2017 Equinox models, priced from $148.97 to $663. Fitment covers the 3.4L V6, the 2.4L four-cylinder and the 3.0L and 3.6L V6, with direct-fit units from Eastern Catalytic, Catco, Bosal, DEC, OP and Autopart Premium.
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Equinox converter fitment
Engine and position decide the part. The 2005-2009 Equinox used a 3.4L V6 with its own converter. The 2010-2017 model has separate layouts for the 2.4L four-cylinder, the 3.0L V6 and the 3.6L V6. On V6 engines there can be more than one converter, and listings here name positions such as front, front left, right and rear.
One 3.6L listing sells the two front converters as a pair, one on the radiator side and one on the firewall side. Emissions certification also matters. Federal and California applications can differ, and a 2017 listing splits fitment by emissions family number. Check the emissions label under your hood and compare sensor ports and flanges with your original.
Signs of a failing Equinox converter
The most common sign is a check engine light with code P0420, catalyst efficiency below threshold. A clogged converter can also choke the engine, so you lose power and fuel economy. Broken ceramic inside rattles under the vehicle, often at startup, and a rotten egg smell can mean the catalyst is not working right.
On 2010-2017 Equinox models with the 2.4L engine, excess oil consumption is a documented cause of repeat converter failure. Fix any oil burning, misfire or fuel control problem before you install a new converter, or it can fail again. Check for exhaust leaks and oxygen sensor faults too, since they can set the same code.
Installing the replacement
Check what you are buying: a single converter, a converter with pipe or a pair. Match the number and position of oxygen sensor ports, the flanges and the heat shields. Buy a converter certified for your state, as federal and California emissions versions are not the same.
Support the vehicle on jack stands and soak rusty exhaust fasteners with penetrating oil before you start. Use new gaskets, springs and hardware. Reuse oxygen sensors only if they test good, and keep anti-seize off the sensor tip. Once installed, clear the codes and check for exhaust leaks at every joint.
More about catalytic converters
Read our catalytic converters buying guide for how the part works and what to look for in any vehicle.
Equinox questions
Why does my 2.4L Equinox keep needing catalytic converters?
Excess oil consumption on the 2010-2017 2.4L engine is a documented cause of repeat converter failure. Have the oil burning diagnosed and repaired before fitting a new converter.
How many catalytic converters does a 3.6L Equinox have?
One 3.6L listing sells two front converters as a pair, one on the radiator side and one on the firewall side. Other positions are listed separately, so check the fitment table for your engine.
Do I need a California emissions converter for my Equinox?
If your vehicle is certified to California emissions, the converter must match. Federal and California versions differ, and some listings split fitment by emissions family number. Check your emissions label before ordering.