Best Factory Service Manual Source for 2020 Equinox?

[JackT]

At one point I worked for a dealership. NOTHING comes close to the factory service manuals. Can I buy them anywhere for my 2020 Equinox without a subscription? I don't care about the entire line of GM vehicles or the latest TSBs and recalls. Baring that, what is the next best source for a decent manual? PDF is fine. It needs to have good wiring diagrams as well. TIA

 

[Big Papi]

Factory service manuals may not be the best choice for a vehicle owner. Assuming training and equipment not available to the average DIY owner/mechanic these specialized manuals may be of little use in some situations. I would suggest something perhaps a bit more useful but still comprehensive. For a one time fee that mirrors the cost of a paper manual you can have access to information that you can download and save for future reference. Two popular choices are ALLDATAdiy and Mitchell1. Have a look at both and set aside an afternoon to download your preference.

 

[JackT]

AllDataDIY doesn't have support for the Equinox. I have seen Mitchell and didn't like them. I worked with the factory manuals at the dealership and I'll see how close I can get to them. AllData says that's what they are based off from so I was hopeful but oddly, no support for GM's #2 seller.

 

[Big Papi]

AllDataDIY doesn't have support for the Equinox. I have seen Mitchell and didn't like them. I worked with the factory manuals at the dealership and I'll see how close I can get to them. AllData says that's what they are based off from so I was hopeful but oddly, no support for GM's #2 seller.

Well dang you're right, no option for the Equinox. Apologies, I shoud'a checked first.

 

[JackT]

Yeah, kinda weird because it is GM's #2 seller, second only to the Silverado, and Equinoxes have a lot in common from 2018 to present. It is preposterous to even consider they would not support them, but they don't. There are sources that advertise a factory OEM copies of the manual via PDF, and I have no issue with buying from them, but I don't know how real they are, which I was hoping to flush out here from someone who did buy one. The $50 is not the problem. Time spent determining that it is inaccurate or missing critical information when you need it is the problem.

 

[Brennb]

Alldata lists the Equinox under "Chevy Truck"

 

[JackT]

Alldata lists the Equinox under "Chevy Truck"

Got it! That makes lot more sense than not supporting GM's #2 seller, which was unbelievable.

 

[Big Papi]

Alldata lists the Equinox under "Chevy Truck"

Doh!

 

[Brennb]