2019 Chevrolet Equinox Headlight Bulbs & Lighting Guide
Choose the factory headlight system below to see the correct bulb and recommendation path for this 2019 Chevrolet Equinox.
Low beam
9012 / HIR2
High beam
9012 / HIR2
Factory setup
Lighting: halogen
8.5/10BulbFacts OE Visibility Score
Factory performanceExcellent Factory Lighting
Choose the factory system installed in this vehicle. Bulb sizes and recommendations change with that selection.
How the factory headlights perform
This vehicle has more than one documented factory system. Use the selector above to match the trim or package where available.
Excellent Factory Lighting
Usually leave stock if equipped with this system.
Peak low-beam reach
285 ft
Compared with tested SUVs & Crossovers27th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles31st percentile
Peak high-beam reach
476 ft
Compared with tested SUVs & Crossovers27th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles28th percentile
Curve visibility
11.7 / 15
Glare control
10 / 10No recorded low-beam glare exceedance
High-beam assist
No
Curve-adaptive lighting
No
Performance varies by factory headlight system or trim. Confirm the installed configuration above.
Excellent Factory Lighting
Usually leave stock if equipped with this system.
Peak low-beam reach
317 ft
Compared with tested SUVs & Crossovers45th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles50th percentile
Peak high-beam reach
358 ft
Compared with tested SUVs & Crossovers2nd percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles2nd percentile
Curve visibility
10.1 / 15
Glare control
10 / 10No recorded low-beam glare exceedance
High-beam assist
Yes
Curve-adaptive lighting
No
Performance varies by factory headlight system or trim. Confirm the installed configuration above.
Excellent Factory Lighting
Usually leave stock if equipped with this system.
Peak low-beam reach
317 ft
Compared with tested SUVs & Crossovers45th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles50th percentile
Peak high-beam reach
358 ft
Compared with tested SUVs & Crossovers2nd percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles2nd percentile
Curve visibility
10.1 / 15
Glare control
10 / 10No recorded low-beam glare exceedance
High-beam assist
No
Curve-adaptive lighting
No
Performance varies by factory headlight system or trim. Confirm the installed configuration above.
Excellent Factory Lighting
Usually leave stock if equipped with this system.
Peak low-beam reach
389 ft
Compared with tested SUVs & Crossovers87th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles89th percentile
Peak high-beam reach
475 ft
Compared with tested SUVs & Crossovers26th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles27th percentile
Curve visibility
10.6 / 15
Glare control
10 / 10No recorded low-beam glare exceedance
High-beam assist
No
Curve-adaptive lighting
No
Performance varies by factory headlight system or trim. Confirm the installed configuration above.
Best headlight upgrades
These products were physically tested by BulbFacts, but the tests were not performed in this exact vehicle unless a card explicitly says otherwise.
Lighting: halogen
High/Low Beam Combined: 9012 / HIR2
Best direct replacement
Sylvania SilverStar Ultra
High/Low Beam Combined 9012 / HIR2
Estimated price$35-49
BulbFacts testedCorrect bulb size
Reflector Runner-Up
The SilverStar Ultra sits just behind the Night Breaker 200 among normal-wattage reflector picks, but it remains a strong practical choice because it is easy to find and has a whiter beam appearance than many basic halogen bulbs.
BulbFacts testedCorrect bulb sizeprojector housing only
Best Premium Distance
The Morimoto XB Elite remains the premium performance benchmark from the current HID recommendations. It tested as one of the strongest 35W projector-focused HID kits and is the better fit when you want a complete, higher-quality conversion kit instead of a generic marketplace option.
A matching bulb size identifies fitment; it does not by itself prove optical compatibility or make a conversion a vehicle-specific recommendation. Use the LED upgrade path only with a reflector housing and confirm beam pattern and glare after installation. Use the HID upgrade path only with a projector housing; it is not a reflector-housing recommendation.
Best headlight upgrades
These products were physically tested by BulbFacts, but the tests were not performed in this exact vehicle unless a card explicitly says otherwise.
Lighting: HID
High/Low Beam Combined: D5S
Factory Xenon replacement
DDM Tuning Ultra Xenon
High/Low Beam Combined D5S
Estimated price$50
BulbFacts testedCorrect bulb size
Best Value
The DDM Ultra Xenon is the value pick because the 5500K version delivers strong low-beam performance at a much lower price than the major premium brands.
Measured vs factory Xenon referenceMeasured test
Low beam+43% light
Reference 408 lux · Upgrade 583 lux
High beam+2% light
Reference 807 lux · Upgrade 824 lux
Color5,500K 1,100K cooler
Reference 4,400K · Upgrade 5,500K · 5000K pure white
A matching bulb size identifies fitment; it does not by itself prove optical compatibility or make a conversion a vehicle-specific recommendation.
Other bulbs
Available exterior and interior lighting data for this model year.
Brake Light
7443Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Dome Light
T10Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Fog Light
H11Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Front Turn Signal
7443Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
License Plate Light
T10Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Parking Light
7443Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Reverse Light
T15Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Side Marker (Unqualified)
T10Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Turn Signal (Unqualified)
7443Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Technical details and sources
Fitment, factory-system research, and BulbFacts product tests remain separate evidence. A matching bulb size does not by itself make a conversion a vehicle-specific recommendation.
Each model year opens its own BulbFacts record. Bulb sizes and factory systems are not carried over from adjacent years.
Fitment note: Verify the installed bulb, connector, housing, and factory system before ordering. A bulb-size match is not automatically a conversion recommendation or proof of vehicle-specific testing.
