DIMO gives developers API access to Chevrolet Equinox vehicle data. Model years 2008 and newer connect with a DIMO device (DIMO LTE R1 or AutoPi). Headline signals include odometer, fuel percentage and current charge level.
DIMO gives developers API access to vehicle-state data: diagnostics, fault codes, battery and fuel health, odometer, and maintenance signals. The Chevrolet Equinox connects through a DIMO device, for model years 2008 and newer, and you read its data through the Telemetry API. Coverage for this vehicle has been tested rather than assumed. DIMO adds vehicle-state depth on top of GPS tracking; it doesn't replace it.
Signals by connection type
DIMO device — DIMO LTE R1 (2008 and newer)
| Signal | DIMO name | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer | powertrainTransmissionTravelledDistance | km |
| Fuel Percentage | powertrainFuelSystemRelativeLevel | % |
| Current Charge Level | powertrainTractionBatteryStateOfChargeCurrent | % |
| Vehicle Speed | speed | km/h |
| Vehicle Ignition Status | isIgnitionOn | — |
| Engine RPM | powertrainCombustionEngineSpeed | rpm |
| Coolant Temperature | powertrainCombustionEngineECT | °C |
| Air Temperature | exteriorAirTemperature | °C |
| Back Left Wheel | chassisAxleRow2WheelLeftTirePressure | kPa |
| Back Right Wheel | chassisAxleRow2WheelRightTirePressure | kPa |
| Diagnostic Trouble Codes | obdDTCList | — |
| Distance with MIL On | obdDistanceWithMIL | km |
| DTC Count | obdStatusDTCCount | — |
| Engine runtime | obdRunTime | seconds |
| Front Left Wheel | chassisAxleRow1WheelLeftTirePressure | kPa |
| Front Right Wheel | chassisAxleRow1WheelRightTirePressure | kPa |
| Fuel Level | powertrainFuelSystemAbsoluteLevel | liters |
| Fuel Type | obdFuelTypeName | — |
| Low Voltage Battery | lowVoltageBatteryCurrentVoltage | volts |
| OBD Device Plugged In | obdIsPluggedIn | — |
| Oil Level | powertrainCombustionEngineEngineOilLevel | liters |
| Oil Level (Relative) | powertrainCombustionEngineEngineOilRelativeLevel | % |
| Powertrain Type | powertrainType | — |
| Throttle Position | powertrainCombustionEngineTPS | % |
| Altitude Level | currentLocationAltitude | m |
| Coordinates | currentLocationCoordinates | — |
| Heading | currentLocationHeading | degrees |
DIMO device — AutoPi (2012 and newer)
| Signal | DIMO name | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer | powertrainTransmissionTravelledDistance | km |
| Fuel Percentage | powertrainFuelSystemRelativeLevel | % |
| Vehicle Speed | speed | km/h |
| Engine RPM | powertrainCombustionEngineSpeed | rpm |
| Coolant Temperature | powertrainCombustionEngineECT | °C |
| Air Temperature | exteriorAirTemperature | °C |
| Back Left Wheel | chassisAxleRow2WheelLeftTirePressure | kPa |
| Back Right Wheel | chassisAxleRow2WheelRightTirePressure | kPa |
| Barometric Pressure | obdBarometricPressure | kPa |
| Diagnostic Trouble Codes | obdDTCList | — |
| Distance Since DTC Clear | obdDistanceSinceDTCClear | km |
| Distance with MIL On | obdDistanceWithMIL | km |
| Engine Air Intake | powertrainCombustionEngineMAF | grams/second |
| Engine Load | obdEngineLoad | % |
| Engine runtime | obdRunTime | seconds |
| Front Left Wheel | chassisAxleRow1WheelLeftTirePressure | kPa |
| Front Right Wheel | chassisAxleRow1WheelRightTirePressure | kPa |
| Intake temperature | obdIntakeTemp | °C |
| Long Term Fuel Trim (Bank 1) | obdLongTermFuelTrim1 | % |
| Low Voltage Battery | lowVoltageBatteryCurrentVoltage | volts |
| Manifold Absolute Pressure | obdMAP | kPa |
| Oil Level | powertrainCombustionEngineEngineOilLevel | liters |
| Short Term Fuel Trim (Bank 1) | obdShortTermFuelTrim1 | % |
| Throttle Position | powertrainCombustionEngineTPS | % |
| Warmups Since DTC Clear | obdWarmupsSinceDTCClear | — |
| Altitude Level | currentLocationAltitude | m |
| Coordinates | currentLocationCoordinates | — |
No factory connectivity?
Chevrolet Equinox model years 2008 and newer have no OEM cloud connection listed. For these years, a DIMO device (DIMO LTE R1 or AutoPi) plugs into the OBD-II port and streams vehicle signals once the owner connects it and consents to sharing.
See the developer quickstart for how owners connect vehicles and grant access.
Events available
- Idling
- Refuel
- Recharge
- Harsh braking
- New diagnostic trouble code
Build it
Query the latest Chevrolet Equinox signals with the DIMO TypeScript SDK. The vehicle owner must first share access with your app through DIMO Connect.
import { DIMO } from '@dimo-network/data-sdk';
const dimo = new DIMO('Production');const tokenId = Number(process.env.DIMO_TOKEN_ID); // from DIMO Connect
const developerJwt = await dimo.auth.getDeveloperJwt({ client_id: process.env.DIMO_CLIENT_ID, domain: process.env.DIMO_REDIRECT_URI, private_key: process.env.DIMO_API_KEY,});const vehicleJwt = await dimo.tokenexchange.getVehicleJwt({ ...developerJwt, tokenId,});
// Latest Chevrolet Equinox signalsconst data = await dimo.telemetry.query({ ...vehicleJwt, query: ` query { signalsLatest(tokenId: ${tokenId}) { powertrainTransmissionTravelledDistance { value timestamp } powertrainFuelSystemRelativeLevel { value timestamp } powertrainTractionBatteryStateOfChargeCurrent { value timestamp } } }`,});console.log(JSON.stringify(data, null, 2));Full walkthrough: Developer quickstart.
FAQ
Can I read fuel level remotely on a Chevrolet Equinox?
Yes, with a DIMO device. Fuel percentage and fuel level in liters are listed signals, and you query them through the Telemetry API with a Vehicle JWT. Refuel segments are also available through the segments query.
How do I track a Chevrolet Equinox with no connected services?
Use a DIMO device. Once the vehicle owner shares the vehicle with you, exchange your Developer JWT for a Vehicle JWT through the Token Exchange API and query the Telemetry API.
Can I get check-engine light alerts for a Chevrolet Equinox?
Yes, with a DIMO device. The record lists the dtc event, plus the DTC list and DTC count signals. Set up a webhook through the Vehicle Triggers API to have DIMO push events to your server instead of polling.
How do I detect idling on a Chevrolet Equinox?
Use a DIMO device, which the record lists as supporting the idling event. Query the segments resource in the Telemetry API with the idling detection mechanism, which requires a DIMO device. You can tune the idle RPM ceiling with maxIdleRpm, which defaults to 1000.
How do I verify Chevrolet Equinox mileage?
Odometer is a listed signal on a DIMO device. To get verifiable proof, call the Attestation API odometer-statement endpoint with a Vehicle JWT. Then retrieve the resulting credential through the Telemetry API.
Which Chevrolet Equinox model years work with DIMO?
DIMO devices have been seen working on Chevrolet Equinox model years 2008 and newer. For older vehicles, contact DIMO for additional support.
Do I need hardware to get Chevrolet Equinox data?
Yes. DIMO lists no OEM cloud connection for the Chevrolet Equinox, so data comes from a DIMO device.
Source: DIMO vehicle compatibility records. Coverage tested on a connected vehicle. Last verified .