Chevrolet Equinox Block Heater Guide
2005–2026
A common Canadian family hauler with an available factory heater — many are installed but never used. Check for a zip-tied cord behind the grille before assuming you don't have one.
Factory availability
Factory option in Canada
Cord location
Cord typically behind the grille, driver's side.
Chevrolet Equinoxengines & block heater part numbers
Engine list built from Natural Resources Canada model-year data; part numbers cross-referenced against the Zerostart / Phillips & Temro and Kat's application guides. Always confirm displacement and model year before ordering.
| Engine | Years | Zerostart kit | Cord | Kat's heater | Install location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 2005–2009 | 3100109(28 MM bore) | 3600082 | 11484+ cord 28510 | CR(N/A N/A THD N/A position) |
| 3.4L 5-cyl | 2008–2008 | No aftermarket listing — use the genuine Chevrolet dealer kit | |||
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 2008–2017 | 3100110(Cartridge bore) | 3600082 | 11811+ cord 28811 | LR |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 2010–2017 | No aftermarket listing — use the genuine Chevrolet dealer kit | |||
| 3L 6-cyl | 2010–2012 | — | — | 11811+ cord 28510 | — |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 2018–2026 | 3400020 | 3600082 | 11484+ cord 28216 | —(Clamp-On N/A 15 6 or position) |
| 1.6L 4-cyl diesel | 2018–2019 | No aftermarket listing — use the genuine Chevrolet dealer kit | |||
| 2L 4-cyl | 2018–2020 | 3100110(Cartridge bore) | 3600082 | — | RR(N/A 15 (Camaro/Transverse) position) |
Zerostart part numbers: 31/35-prefix = heater kit, 36-prefix = detachable cordset. Kat's: 11xxx = heater element, 28xxx = cordset, 24xxx = pad heater. Install location codes are from the manufacturer's guide (LF = left front of block, RR = right rear, etc.); "position" is the element's clock orientation during install.
First: check whether you already have one
In Canada, block heaters are frequently installed at the port, the dealer, or by a previous owner — and then forgotten. Look for a two- or three-prong plug on a black cord near the grille, bumper, or tow hooks, sometimes still zip-tied from the factory. If you find one, test it before winter with our 5-minute multimeter test.
If you need one installed
A frost plug (cartridge) block heater for the Chevrolet Equinox typically runs $40–$120 CAD for the part, plus shop installation. See installation costs in your city — and book in October, before the first cold snap fills every shop calendar in the Prairies.
FAQ
Does the Chevrolet Equinox come with a block heater?
Factory option in Canada. Check behind the grille for a coiled cord before buying anything — many Canadian-market vehicles have a heater installed that the owner never knew about.
What block heater fits a Chevrolet Equinox?
The recommended setup is a frost plug (cartridge) block heater (typically 400 W). A common Canadian family hauler with an available factory heater — many are installed but never used. Check for a zip-tied cord behind the grille before assuming you don't have one.
What is the block heater part number for a Chevrolet Equinox?
3.4L 6-cyl: Zerostart kit 3100109 with cord 3600082 (Kat's 11484); 3.6L 6-cyl: Zerostart kit 3100110 with cord 3600082 (Kat's 11811); 3L 6-cyl: Kat's heater 11811 with cord 28510; 1.5L 4-cyl: Zerostart kit 3400020 with cord 3600082 (Kat's 11484); 2L 4-cyl: Zerostart kit 3100110 with cord 3600082. Confirm displacement and model year against the fitment table before ordering.
Where is the block heater cord on a Chevrolet Equinox?
Cord typically behind the grille, driver's side.
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