2010 CHEVROLET Equinox

Oil consumption, leading to engine damage. Had to put oil in the car every few days.

Heat no longer works. Blows cold air. Car has 100k on it and well taken care of. Excelllent condition

There has been many issues with my 2010 Chevy Equinox since I bought it brand new. The most recent issue was December 12, 2015 when the Transmission failed at 74,000 miles. I was coming off the exit ramp of interstate 95 onto the Newtown Bypass when it felt like my car was in neutral, barely able to reach 25 MPH and revving to 4,000 RPM. I was on a busy 2 lane roadway surrounded by tractor trailers and other vehicles with no place to go. I put my 4 ways on and kept creeping along freaking out since I did not know what was happening, there was no warning or prior issue. I finally was able to pull off the road and had to towed to Wind Gap Chevrolet where it was diagnosed with a failing transmission.

I was quoted $1,700 to take out transmission and diagnose problem, I informed them that I would have it towed to a local transmission specialist where he completed the repair for a total of $3,601.91. 3rd and reverse failed due to a broken snap ring and wave plate. He informed that since GM came out with the original part they have re-manufactured the part and made it stronger since they have been having issues with this. I emailed GM corporate on January 19, 2016 and was contacted by Ranette in the Executive office on the phone on January 27. She conducted a case and looked into the issue I experienced, in 48 hrs she called me back to inform me that I was not eligible for reimbursement due to the fact that I did not have my vehicle repaired at a GM dealership (which does not have transmission specialists). When I informed her that I was never informed that if I fixed my vehicle at another location I would not be eligible for reimbursement or that I might qualify for money back if I repaired it at the location. Ranette told me that it was not guaranteed but may have been possible, I informed her since I was quoted such a high price to diagnose problem I could not afford to repair it there. Ranette also told me that according to GM files they have no records stating any complaints with the Chevy Equinox 2010 transmission. I brought to her attention I seen several posts online with similar cases but she told me again that GM has no records of that information. Since that time I have found 7 websites with 99 cases of the exact same problem on the 2010 Chevy Equinox transmission so obviously there is a problem with the vehicle. I do not appreciate GM lying to me and telling that they have no records of any transmission problems, there is no way that 99 people posted complaints online and did not make GM aware, several comments even referenced them speaking with a GM employee about the problem.

I have reached out to my attorney general where I am currently in the process of filing a formal complaint. I have also filed a complaint with the NHTSA on February 10, 2016 case #10825436. The federal trade commission on February 10, 2016 case # 69565660. My GM case reference #8-1773826697. I spoke to Clarence at the Auto Safety Center on February 4, 2016. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or have any recommendations for me as what else I can do to pursue this.

The car has been losing oil which started a few months after I bought the car. I took it for an oil change and it was bone dry. I checked it a few months after that and it was bone dry again. It has since has been down two to three quarts every time I check it.
I am not the only one with this problem.
the company I bought it from says to bring it in and maybe it’s covered under my extended warranty. Every thing I’m reading from the other people that have the same problem says that they won’t cover it and the only way to fix it is a new engine. which costs around 5500 dollars.

The service air bag light came on. it appears the sensor under the front passenger seat is defective and there is a recall from may 30, 2012 affecting only 437 vehicles from model year 2007!: nhtsa campaign id number: 07v344000. this is a common problem for more recent gm vehicles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed during a hail storm, the windshield wipers were activated on high setting however, after wiping up and down twice, the wipers became inoperable. the contact stated that tony divino toyota (777 w riverdale rd, riverdale, ut 84405) had repaired the wiper blades a year prior however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

I took my suv to the dealership on 1-8-2020 and informed them that engine light stayed on,and had a little shake, felt like it was going to cut off,and it was burning oil,left vehicle at dealership for a couple of hours, got a call saying there was no oil on dip stick, so there was a oil change did, and told to drive for 1000 miles then return for recheck,possible camshaft position fault,drove car ,but before it meet the 1000 miles in had to add a quart of oil to vehicle this was over the weekend, called and informed dealership they said to bring it back so they could check it, took suv back and was told they couldn't find nothing wrong, but it was still taking alot of oil, now the camshaft is no good, they just didn't want to fix the problem when the warranty was on it, now that the warranty is gone they want me to pay for the work,fyi there was a warranty on the suv when i was complaining so it could have be fixed then,the same problem i was complaining about,is the same problem i got now,why do dealerships always get over people, the camshaft went out 11-23-2020

I love my car was so proud of bessy! i was on my way to work and it just stopped. wouldn’t crank. got it home to be told that it’s the timing chain. that’s $1000-$1500 that i don’t have. especially since i’m taking care of my mother n law since my father n law died from cancer. and now my husband can’t work due to being almost crippled. i started doing some research due to hearing about a lot of problems with the vehicle after i bought it. turns out that a lot of people, almost everybody who owns a chevy equinox has the same problem! why is this?? why has this not been fixed yet?? why keep making the same mistake again again?? now my car is sitting in the yard. i have a 7 yr old son that i can’t even take to the doctor with no way of going or the rest of my family. someone please tell me what is chevelot going to do about this??? i was hoping one day to get a brand new one! please help!!!

My vehical is burnig oil i have chaged my oil twice already this year i just changed two sensors now im getting a code for the converter

Car consumes entirely to much oil. every week i am putting 2 quarts of oil in even after getting a fresh oil change. engine is loud/rattling has been ever since i purchased the car. i have been putting money in this car since i purchased it. now check engine light is on. says i need a new timing from what i am being told that is basically a new engine. the radio goes out and comes back on, yesterday the volume on the radio was going up & down by itself. the main issue is a engine and the oil. there is no way this is a known issue with almost every compliant that i have seen so far and there has been no recall on this how insane. i will never purchase another car from gm again! the windshield wiper motor went out twice, this is a overall terrible engine and car. the car is loud when it is running and when you accelerate, turn the car all of the above. i had the muffler and some other things fixed and it's still loud, the noise is coming from the engine.

I've had countless issues from this vehicle since i've gotten it between a constant check engine light having to replace all the sensors and it goes away or oil like nobody's business i stay putting oil in it twice a week as of the past few days i was coming home from taking my brother to karate and my check engine light start flashing in my stability track came on and due to the oil leak it cause my engine to crack a ring so now my vehicle is basically totaled its heartbreaking cuz the amount of money and repairs are put into it it's been one problem after another i highly do not recommend this car to anybody

This year and model of the chevrolet equinox has a known issue for oil consumption. i am getting an oil change, on average, every 1,500 miles. my car has stall while driving on the interstate. it stalls most mornings after being turned on for 15-20 seconds. i've also had it stall when changing gears. this is very unsafe for any driver and then engine needs to be replaced.

My transmission is not picking up accordingly. rpm are high.

I’ve taken my equinox to multiple mechanics and no one ever told me anything about it . my vehicle uses an excessive amount of engine oil after . my oil changes have to be every 3 weeks. . when turning on my vehicle it sounds like a tractor is ready to go. i have a small suv that i know never made that loud noise.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. the driver's side seat failed to move up and down. additionally, the vehicle was consuming an extreme amount of oil. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact called sands chevrolet – surprise (16991 w waddell rd, surprise, az 85388, (623) 428-1865) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the local dealer. the contact stated that failure was like nhtsa campaign number: 14v447000 (seats). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

I recently found my son's defrost was not working on his 2010 equinox. as i was searching for troubleshooting information, i found there was a recall for this exact issue however my vin was not covered in the recall. my assumption is they did nto accurately bookend this issue.

Car completely lost power on the highway while engine running. engine went to idle. nearly hit by other cars traveling on the highway. had the car towed to my local mechanic. car was throwing code p2135 which is throttle position sensor. i did some research on this code and there is a chevy bulletin regarding this exact code and the engine going to idle while driving. i'm surprised this is not a recall as this is very dangerous and appears to be a common issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the instrument panel, defroster, and heat malfunctioned intermittently on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the control panel needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 144,450.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving at any speed, the air conditioner remained in use. the issue caused the heater and defroster not to work, which caused a visibility issue while driving. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the control panel had to be replaced. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility). the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing belt would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 149,500. the vin was not available.

My drivers seat was changed twice in six month, still doesn't work the passenger air bag light comes if noting is in the seat. the oil comsumption is ungodly and now i have anoil leak on the passenger side of my engine and i need to add 2 quarts of oil daily. ecoboost went out within a year of my ownership. car has been in the shop several times for oil leak and it is stii persistent.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle's speed began to decrease while the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

Was driving home from the grocery store around 35 mph and the transmission slipped, coasted a couple hundred feet, downshifted really hard and started marking noise. it then came to a stop and lost 1st gear. the car did not want to move in reverse. we were luckily able to get the car off the road before it completely locked up. after that, it wouldn't even go into neutral. the transmission locked up. the dealer called today and confirmed that it needs a new transmission. *tr

Drivers seatbelt pretesioner connector shorted. airbag fault light was illuminated. repair cost was &161.60. i feel this safety related item should be covered under warranty. gm and the dealer say service bulletin 14710 only applies to certain 2010 equinoxes and that mine isn't included based on the serial number.

Wasn't informed about the excessive oil consumption. letter never made it to my house. excessive oil consumption has caused the catalytic converter to fail prematurely . chevy issued a special warranty but it disqualifies you if you have more 120k miles. chevy has known about this issues since 2011 but intentionally waited to issue special bulletin because they wanted to disqualify as many people as possible.. the service rep told me since i didn't pay the previous repair (which were manufacturer defects) that i am basically responsible for the repairs. this car has had over 4 major repairs that were due to manufacturer defects but the rep is saying that since i'm the original owner they won't assist me. i told her the issue is with the car, it has nothing to do with the ownership which is why you're issuing all the special warranties. none of the major repairs that were done on this car are listed in the vehicle history report on carfax or on the gm owner site where it states that such reports will appear. i got the service report from the dealership when i saw the sales associate with it. i told the rep had the information about the excessive oil consumption been listed on my chevy profile i would have had the issue fixed thus saving the catalytic converter. she still claimed it was sent. the catalytic converters need to be recalled without exception. honda replaced my cracked my engine block no questions asked! they have honored ever warranty i've ever had and fixed every manufacturer defect without drama. i cannot say that about chevy. they have caused me nothing but stress over issues they created and have gotten away with it and today i just learned that my car now has a fuel pump recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while attempting to use the windshield wipers, they failed to function correctly. the contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Bought the car used and only put about 20k miles on it and transmission went out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 25 mph, smoke emitted into the vehicle from the exhaust manifold through the ventilation system. the check engine warning indicator illuminated. as a result, the contact became extremely sick and lightheaded and was concerned a crash would occur. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the exhaust manifold was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and vin were unknown.

14159 recall for some equinox 2010 2.4l excessive engine oil consumption and first repair of same issue was done on 2014 and i had four check up and gm added some more oil then they found same issue and i have document that i dont want that pistons to be replaced and they refused to follow my suggestion so far this present car still have a excessive engine oil consumption right now so i have to pay for that repair and they refused to procced under the expired warranty

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while the vehicle was being operated, an abnormal noise emitted from the engine compartment. the contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle; however, there was a lack of power. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain fractured and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 53,000. updated 01/25/17*lj *tr

My airbag light is on for no obvious reason...i have no idea whether or not it is a takata. there are many complaints online about this year make and model...apparently this is a common problem? there needs to be a recall because the manufacturer needs to pay for this.

Came out of the grocery store about 9pm on 6-28-17, and the car won't start. had it towed to a local mechanic who evaluated that the timing chain on the ecotec engine has basically misaliigned and shredded parts in it's path, destroying the engine. i have done some research online and see many complaints of this happening and this video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeeuyunuhgs i chatted online with chevrolet customer service who says that they cannot do anything since i had not bought the car "certified" at a gm dealership. the estimate for these repairs is valued at more than half of what the car is financed for. i'm feeling like i have a giant piece of junk on my hands. luckily it didn't seize up while driving. so far my out of pocket expense inclues $93.00 for the diagnosis and an additional $44.00 to have it towed to the dealer's mechanic for them to do an evaluation 7-5-17. probably looking at $5,000 to $7,000 of dollars to repair and get back on the road. certainly can't afford that. it practically adds up to be the price of buying a new one.

Excessive oil consumption. gm has issued service bulletins and extended the coverage out to 120,000 miles, dealer keeps requiring oil consumption tests and validated it was outside of specifications and still not fixing issue claiming "gm" is the one requiring the testing

Bushings for wiper assembly went bad. they went out when driving on a rural road. seems like a part like that would last longer than 7 years. now i'm finding that you can't buy the bushings. only buy the whole assembly.

Brought my suv in delership for recalls from 12/5/2016. it's been in for mutiplable recalls plus oil consumption recall now received my car back had it for 2 days now service department telling me my transmission wave plate needs to be replaced. service department had returned my car saying everything was fine to drive let me leave in it knowing they knew this would happen. very upset plus am out around $800 dollars thought these recalls were covered nope had to come out of my pocket. now they want $4374.69!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving at a low speed in rush hour traffic, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. after approximately two seconds, the transmission engaged and the vehicle slammed into gear. the contact was able to get the vehicle off of the roadway safely. the contact stated that vehicle was cycled off and back on and it operated normally momentarily; however, the failure recurred. also, while attempting to traverse a hill, the transmission became inoperable and caused the vehicle to roll backwards. the vehicle was towed to bill kay chevrolet (located at 601 ogden ave, lisle, il 60532; tel: 603-968-2900) to be diagnosed. the contact stated that the vehicle was currently still being diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

Driving on highway snap ring in transmission broke and jammed in gears causing car to suddenly stop and near accident,,,,known problem in this 6 speed auto.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 55 mph in the rain, the wipers failed without warning. the local dealer (dan perkins subaru located at 1 boston post rd, milford, connecticut) was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed. the contact scheduled an appointment. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v582000 (visibility). the contact was informed to call nhtsa to have her vin added to the recall. the failure mileage was 107,000.

On may 14, 2017 while driving in a rain storm on 287 in nj, my windshield wipers suddenly stopped on the windshield. i could see absolutely nothing as it was pouring rain. luckily i was able to quickly pull over. i had 4 other people in the car with me. when i finally returned home ( i had to wait out the storm), i took the car to get serviced as i could not drive it without properly working windshield wipers. the windshield wiper transmission had died . this exact issue on the 2010 equinox has been recalled in canada but not the us.

Windshield wipers snapped and stuck toward the driver side of the vehicle, touching the driver side door, while i was driving in the rain- the windshield wipers in use. this created a startling visual barrier and posed a safety risk. after pulling over and placing the windshield wipers in the correct position they no longer worked.

Driving to work in rainstorm with wipers on high and wipers stopped dead. fuse to wipers were good. ended up wiper transmission was wiped. very dangerous for this to happen. when driving. could have been catastrophic.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle lost power. the vehicle was towed to the antelope valley chevrolet dealer in lancaster, ca where it was diagnosed that the fuel injection needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. the vin was not available.

The transmission linkage failed while driving in rain on the freeway forcing the driver to lose visibility immediately and make an emergency stop on the shoulder. my understand is that there's a tsb for the problem but it's not classified as a recall due to not being a safety issue(???).

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at 58 mph, the vehicle began to lose power as well as making a grinding and banging noise inside the motor. the contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road when the vehicle completely lost power. the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer. the dealer diagnosed that the guards around the timing chain detached causing the motor fail and the cadillac converters to melt. the entire motor was replaced. the contact stated that five days after having the vehicle repaired, the failure recurred. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. the approximate failure mileage was 138,742.

I started to drive to a meeting during evening rush hour and the car would not accelerate when i stepped on the gas pedal. heard the engine rev, but the car would not move. i was able to drive it to the dealer in manual mode at a slow speed. the dealer said they would have to replace the transmission control module, which is inside the transmission, to find out if there is mechanical failure. after replacing the control module, they said that the car still would not move, and that they would have to take the transmission apart. cost to replace three pistons and forward clutch friction plates would be $3844 plus tax. the car is a 2010 chevy equinox lt awd with 89000 plus miles. regular driving on highway and city roads in florida. i called chevy customer service and they declined to offer any compensation for the transmission stating my car was out of warranty. i have found several online forums with a lot of dissatisfied consumers having the same issue with transmission failure. this is a safety issue and a known problem for many years that has been neglected by chevy. in my opinion the transmission failure experienced by so many consumers should warrant an investigation/recall by national highway transportation safety authority.

Windshield wiper motor/linkage assembly became disengaged after just under two minutes of usage on high while driving in a torrential downpour. mechanic had trouble finding a replacement because "all of the replacements were 'reserved' for dealerships.. which he took to mean, this is not an isolated problem.

Car looses power while driving

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while idling at a red light, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the rpms increased to 5,000. the vehicle barely moved and would not engage in gear. the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the contact moved the vehicle to the side of the road, engaged in neutral, waited approximately five minutes, and then engaged in drive. the vehicle returned to normal except it did not go into third gear or reverse. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 153,000.

Just driving home from huntsville, al airport took off from stop sign on a main artery street in the city and my rpm gauge just climbed like crazy and i was not moving very fast so i pulled off main road. i came to a complete stop and tried taking off again it seemed like it was going to be o.k. so i pulled backed onto road when traffic cleared and tried to accelerate and the same thing happened again so know at this point the transmission was slipping pretty bad without any warning i limped it home and called dealer he they told me to bring it in and they would check and addvise for $95.00 they said it wasnt covered under warranty i had 85000 miles on it. they diagnosed the trans had to be replaced at a cost of $4700.00 i could not afford that so i had to have it towed to a local trans shop for repairs. ends up its a 6speed automatic trans and the repair shop had to replace the 1/3/5 drum some kind of plate broke inside the housing the owner of the tran shop said it a real problem gm had 2008/09/10 they have an updated drum and snap ring for repaires. i feel like chevrolet should be responsable at least for some of repair cost. thats my story.

While driving on city streets, my gas pedal became unresponsive. the car began to slow down. unable to keep my speed, i was unable to make a stoplight and had to stop. while my foot was on the brakes, the rpm for my vehicle were steadily at 6-7000. as the light turned green, i put my foot on the gas pedal, received a jolt as if the car was accelerating, but was slowly making my way up to 20 mph. as the time took near 30 seconds to make the climb on a flat road to 20 mph, i decided for my safety to hit my emergency flashers. around that time, the check engine light came on. i pulled to a side street and hit 'onstar'. they were able to give me two codes that appeared. p0776 and p0700. while talking to onstar, my car was in park and again the engine was pushing 7000 rpms. i was barely able to make it to my house as the car was barely able to maintain it's speed. the next morning i was curious if i was able get the car out of my driveway or if it could move in a forward motion. i was forced to push my car out of my driveway as i could not go in reverse at all and again i noticed that the car could barely move forward. after having my car returned from specialist in transmissions, they gave me pictures of what they found. which i included five with the complaint. the issue after talking to the dealership is a very common problem and by reading those two codes were able to instruct me the parts that broke inside the transmission without opening it up or checking the transmission fluid.

2010 chevy equinox (53k miles). vehicle was being driven on a city street and while in drive failed to accelerate. vehicle began to jerk while in motion and would not shift in reverse. the engine ran but the could would not move. all of the diagnostic codes reflected the transmission.

I got a recall letter onhigh pressure fuel pump and you dont have it listed, why.?.i have had other recalls you dont list i trusted this site now i am not sure

I own a 2010 chevy equinox. i was having some issues with my stabilitrak, abs breaks and my all wheel drive. i took it to the dealership and they hooked it up to the computer. they told me i needed a new right front hub and my catalytic converter replaced. so i made an appointment to have the catalytic converter taken care of as it is a problem chevy pays for. the next day i was driving to work and i noticed my car wasn't shifting. i stopped and had a tow to the dealership. they fixed the converter and put a speed sensor in my transmission because my car simply wouldn't move. i picked up my car after them having it for two weeks. that day i noticed it was shifting extremely hard going from 3rd to 4th gear. i purchased a new hub and a new wheel speed sensor and had them installed. while leaving the garage that installed these new parts i stopped at a red light. when it turned green i pushed the gas peddle and my car just sat there and revved. i turned off and back on and was able to get it back to the garage and there it sat, refusing to do anything but revv. since this has started i have done some research and found many complaints of the exact same problem for the same make and model. if this is a common problem within this specific transmission i think it needs to be looked into.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the defroster for the windshield failed to function. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, however the vehicle was not diagnosed. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Oil consumption.6 months ago called antelope valley chevrolet 1160 motor lane, lancaster,ca about oil consumption. i noticed no oil was visible on the engine oil dip stick. the service advisor stated make sure to fill it up and watch it no need to bring it in at this time. on march 15, 2017 the vehicle popped an engine code for both knock sensors and performance of the sensors. i then made an appointment that evening for the following morning. after making the appointment i checked the engine oil and no oil was present at that time again. i added 2.5 quarts of oil to make the drive to dealership the next morning. i also researched and found that there was an open recall for oil consumption. the dealer diagnosed my vehicle by doing an oil change and found metal flakes in the oil filter. the engine oil light never came on during the last six months.the dealership stated the engine needed to be replaced at a price of $8,000. as a military member who has moved 6 times in last 3 years it is really hard to keep receipts. the dealership stated without maintenance records they will not do anything or provide any assistance. the service advisor said that we can have you talk to sales department and see what they can do for you. on monday march 20, 2017 i went into the dealership wanting to talk with service manager robert. he stated they couldn't do anything without service record and i finally convinced him to submit it for warranty work. that evening i called corporate and spoke with customer care. they took my claim and called me back on monday march 27, 2017. corporate stated they could not do anything or provide any assistance. today, march 29, 2017 service advisor called me and stated they would not do any warranty work. i then stated i will pick my vehicle up and will be filing an official complaint. general motors is not backing their product up of this know issue

While driving the engine speeds up but the car will not move almost like it is out of gear..it revs and then will be ok and back to normal speed and i was on a surface street. no one was behind me.luck for me. at times makes a high pitched sound while this is happening. the nearest dealer is not 20 miles from my home. i am afraid to drive this vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle jerked and a warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle later shut down in the middle of the road and was towed to a dealer. the dealer diagnosed and replaced the transmission. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. updated 06/07/17*lj updated 06/09/17 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 35 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle started to decelerate with the engine rpms at 6,000 when the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal. in addition, the vehicle failed to reverse and the "d" on the instrument panel was blinking. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact also stated that onstar produced codes p0776 and p0700. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 79,300. ..updated 08/30/17 *bf *cn

The transmission slips out of gear if the car does not reach 35 mph within the first two stops the car makes. when initially putting the car in drive, the car rocks back and forth while shifting into gear.

While driving in heavy rain on the highway at 55 mph the wipers suddenly jerked left and stopped working. one wiper was off the driver side of the windshield and the other was stopped in front of my face. very dangerous because not only was there rain pouring down, there was a wiper right in front of me blocking my view. i was able to get off the road and move the wipers to their normal off position but they no longer functioned. a new wiper transmission was required. the us recall for 2013 only needs to be expanded to match the recall in canada. definitely a huge safety issue!

Let me start off by saying that i am one of many having the same trouble with my 2010 chevy equinox. on jan. 21, 2015 i was hit by a young driver totaling my 2002 s10 crew cab. i feel this truck saved my life. in need of a safe vehicle i found myself at bowman chevrolet purchasing a certified 2010 chevy equinox with less than 41000 miles. at that time i received 24 months of oil changes/routine maintenance plus road side assistance and bumper to bumper for 12months. this vehicle seemed great till my first oil change and maintenance. in less than 3 months i took it in for service they said it couldn't be serviced. i apparently bought a canadian vehicle. called bowman about the issue and was told to bring it back to them ( over an hr from home) at this time i mentioned a few things i felt were issues (my car would run on after shut off, would roll backwards in drive and shifting would pause between gears). about a month later i got my car back, new dashboard with a few scratches and a good chip in the windshield. wasn't happy but they said all was good. until the next time i had to take it in, still having run ons when i shut off the car and shifting problems along with a few minor things( i was told was not covered but should have been still under what i was promised by the 12 months bumper to bumper) over the next 21 months of my warranties i continued to have many issues with my car. never fully fixed each time i took it in and being told many times they wont do the recalls because its on a canadian car not my now american car. on july 13, 2017 driving on 96 in construction and rush hr traffic with my grandson the transmission was losing gears at one point the car stopped abruptly. we barely made it home! drove it to dealer next morning only had 1st gear. apparently this is a known problem. help us all!

Fuel pressure regulator 1 exceeded control limits pressure too high. problem with malfunctioning fuel pump similar to 2.4l ecotec engines from gm. models from same year and engine however not all vins covered. engine misfires, stalls, smoking. occurs while running with highway driving.

Car vibrates vigorously at speeds between 10-25 mph. hard to control in city driving

We have a 2010 chevrolet equinox with 66000 original miles on it and the transmission has failed. we were coming home from a short road trip and the car started to act up. we couldn't go over 25 miles an hour as we only had 2nd gear. we had no reverse or other gears. we prayed to could limp it home and call the tow truck to come and get it. we had to have it towed to the dealer and had to replace the transmission which costs us $4500 and the transmission was not repairable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped working. the contact stated that the failure recurred three other times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

"takata recall" while driving and approaching a stop sign on a city street in town, the car started aggressively shaking and several lights turned on - service stabilitrack, engine power reduced mode and the check engine light- thankfully we were able to safely pull off the road as the car would not exceed 25mph. after the first time we took it in and they flushed the throttle body. less than 2 moths later the exact same problem occurred while driving in town. took it back in and they completely replaced the throttle body. here we are a few months later and now the car will not even start with the same icons appearing on the dash! if this were to happen on the freeway at 65 mph and it kick me down to 25 mph that is a serious accident waiting to happen.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 5 mph pulling into a service station, the vehicle started to jerk violently. the contact shifted the gear into park. when she attempted to shift the gear into reverse, the gear shifter failed to go into reverse. the engine warning indicator illuminated with failure code: p0776. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (fisher transmission) where it was diagnosed that the piston ring, snap ring, and 3-5r wave plate were detached with metal shelving and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the warranty. the manufacturer did not offer further assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 113,000. updated 11/07/17*lj *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced hesitation and jerking. the contact also stated that the vehicle experienced a lack of engine power. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the vehicle was then towed to a transmission specialist where it was diagnosed that the transmission had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. the dealer or manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 94,143. *ln

Brake warning light came on while i was driving. i went directly to chevy dealer. they found that the brake fluid reservoir was empty as the rubber seal into the break master cylinder had failed. the dealer had to replace the master cylinder and the booster and flush the brake system at a cost of $1,210.92. i discovered that this exact same problem had lead to recalls in 2010 of toyota avalons and highlanders. also nissan in 2009 recalled sentras for same reason. my chevy service manager confirmed that my brake system failure was the same cause. i have contacted chevrolet headquarters and they refuse to discuss the matter with me and refuse to give me any information on their experience of this brake system failure.can you help me?why is there no gm recall ?

The check engine light came on while driving with code p0017 crankshaft position - camshaft position correlation (bank 1 sensor b). the next day while driving two more codes came on including p0700 and p182e (i have on obd reader). at that moment the engine continued to run but the transmission appeared to go into a neutral condition. this occured while driving @ 30 mph. i was able to coast to the side of the street. at that point i could rev the engine but their was no forward drive to move the vehicle. after letting the car sit in an off condition for a couple of minutes, i was the able to restart the vehicle and drive home. i then brought the car to the dealer for further diagnostics as there are several components which could cause this error code. the dealer then concluded that the timing chain had apparently stretched and was causing the camshaft position sensor to trip. i was told that the repair was very extensive and of course costly as the motor has to be removed from the vehicle in order to replace the stretched timing chain. i started researching the error code online and came across a service bulletin (sb-10052863-6133) published in 2014 by general motors detailing a newer timing chain kit that was released to address this stretching issue. several general motors models are included in the bulletin as they all utilize the same v6 3.0 liter engine as what is in my equinox. my major gripe is that the consumer should have been made aware of the potential premature failure of the timing chain sooner, before the warranty period expired. general motors had a similar issue with timing chain failures in their 4 cylinder 2.4 liter engines and an official recall was done for that engine. i feel this same condition is now started to affect the v6 3.0 liter as well.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. when the air conditioner was activated, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the air conditioner became inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the air conditioner was replaced; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 69,000.

While ramping on to a busy highway in my 2010 chevrolet equinox (67,000 miles) accelerating toward 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly started decelerating and rpms climbed. this resulted in me being nearly rear-ended and i had to quickly guide the car to the shoulder of the road. the engine would only rev in gear and not move forward. i shifted the vehicle to park and turned off the engine. upon restarting the vehicle it seemed as if it had function back. i proceeded a few miles further to a parking lot. at this point, the transmission was not functioning well enough to go further. this is when we called a towing service, and had it towed to the nearest chevrolet dealership. ultimately, we were told that a plate had gone out in the transmission and that this had also destroyed several other components in the transmission. the quote for these repairs was $4600.00. this happened around 67,000 miles on the vehicle and after reporting to the dealership numerous times early in ownership and over multiple visits that the vehicle was making an odd sound coming from the transmission on shifts. we reported these issues way before the 100,000 miles/5 year warranty expired. instead of finding anything wrong with the transmission, the dealership told us that it could be an engine problem and told us to start coming in every 1000 miles for an oil consumption test. i feel that this was a delay tactic to make sure that chevrolet would not have to cover warranty repair of the transmission. i feel that this should have been covered under warranty and that it is a severe safety issue, considering that prior models of the chevrolet equinox had the same problem with transmission plates and the chance for a deadly accident because of the loss of momentum in traffic with no warning.

While driving in a residential neighborhood, the car began to maintain an rpm level of 5,000 and would not go above 25 mph. got the car home and took it to the dealer. the car was diagnosed with a failed 3 5 wave plate. when test driving the vehicle to diagnose the problem, the dealer informed me that the transmission failed completely. the wave plate had begun to deteriorate and metal particles were floating in the transmission fluid. the car had just under 40,000 miles on it but it is 6 years old so it is out of the warranty. chevy offered minimal price assistance. this issue with the 3 5 wave plate was a known issue on 2008 and 2009 models and an extended warranty was issued by chevy. the problem was supposed to be resolved for 2010 models, but here we are with the same issue. this is a major safety issue and needs to be corrected.

I have 72615 miles on my car. i just had to have the transmission replaced. the transmission mechanic at aamco said it was because of wave plate failure. my car has a 6t45e transmission. the cost to have this replaced was $3,414.43 and in his professional opinion this should not have failed at this low mileage. this failure happened all of a sudden. i had never had any problems until the day it went out completely.

The windshield wiper transmission failed causing both wipers to stop while driving during a rainstorm, nearly causing a crash. this is the same part being recalled on 2013 models, and the dealer would assume no responsibility

Takata recall. i was driving on the freeway in pouring rain and the i turned the wipers to go faster as the rain came down harder while driving at least 40mph on the freeway. at this time i had to hurry and try to get to a safe spot which was hard to get to as the visibility was very hard to see.

We purchased this vehicle in dec 2014 at 42,000 miles as a certified pre owned $15000 cash. the vehicle started experiencing engine trouble in july 2016 it we were in the process of of diagnostics for excess oil consumption and engine repair. after the care broke down on a major highway with my children in the backseat. aug 2016 the car stalls again on the highway with my children in it. the transmission has failed. we havent even owned the vehicle for 2 years. it only has 76,000 miles on it. but gm says its past the 5 year warranty mark by 8 months so they wont help. i am not the only person having these issues with this make and model. there are stories all over the internet where people have stalled on highways from this issue! it needs to ge recalled. this is a death trap. we could have been seriously injured ow worse. unfortunately thats what it takes now a days for a company to care.

I've had an exhaust problem for the fourth time!

Wave plate the wave plate blew up in our transmission leaving us with a $5000 bill on a vehicle with only 76000 miles. the wave plate on 2010 chevy equinox's has been recalled by specific vin numbers by gm but for whatever reason my vin is not on the recall list. it should be and i shouldnt be paying a 5000$ bill. our vehicle came to a complete stop in the middle of the highway with my 2 year old and 4 year old in the car. my husband and a kind gentleman had to push the vehicle out of the roadway.

Getting on the highway the engine started to rev, would not go over 30 miles per hour, no reverse, engine light appeared. almost involved in accident.

2010 chevy equinox transmission failure. i am surprise there are so many complaints about the 2010 equinox and gmc has not responded. i have the 2014 and 2010 equinox models and i bought both new. i am now worried that i have too many cars made by gm. i have had problems with my 2010 equinox for years but nothing close to the current transmission problem. my current mileage is 92,222. i was on the highway when it appeared my car skidded. i then changed lane to be safe. next thing i know, the car rpm soared but the car would not drive. essentially, the car acted as if it was on neutral when on drive. i then turned of the engine and restarted it and the car drove about 2 poles but would not further engage the transmission. i was stranded with my 8 year old son by the highway shoulder. i had the car towed to the dealer. several hours later, i am being told that the wave plate in the transmission was broke and that i had to wait several days to know what other damage resulted. with the same car, i have had numerous problem with the bearings and frequent airbag problems. the car does not ride well like the 2014 model. for some months now, there has been an annoying low rpm noise at low speed that the tech could not diagnose. i am now wondering if it was the transmission failing all along. the same annoying sound is now occurring in the 2014 equinox. it begs the question of whether there is a pervasive quality problem with gm vehicles. to gm, i demand a fix to this 2010 equinox transmission problem. my vin would be readily available. i was shopping for a gm truck but i am having to wait and se

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 45 mph, the shifter did not engage and the vehicle became inoperable. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 92,222.

On 8/20/2016 i was driving on a busy interstate in pouring rain with my windshield wipers on high when the wipers went left and stopped. this left me in a very dangerous situation. i pulled onto the shoulder to wait for the rain to let up so i could re-position the wipers. i tried to use them again but they still did not work. i pulled back on to the interstate, parked under an overpass, and called for someone to bring a replacement fuse. this did not work either. based on research into this issue, it appears the wiper transmission failed. from the number of complaints i found, this seems to be a well known issue. without a doubt, it is a critical safety issue! this issue should be turned into a recall as soon as possible.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, the gear shifter began to slip. the contact stated that the vehicle consumed a large amount of oil. the failure was persistent. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the manufacturer stated that since the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic, they could not assist with reimbursement. the failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated before moving forward. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle finally failed to accelerate completely. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was replaced summer of 2014 and august 2016. the computer for the transmission had previously been replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 05/18/17*lj *tr

2010 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to excessive oil consumption problems, engine replacement and transmission failure. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle would not accelerate. she was able to make it onto the next road and tried shifting into neutral then back to drive again. the vehicle revved when she stepped on the accelerator. she pulled over into a parking lot, shut the engine off, and re-started it again. the consumer was able to drive two miles to her home, never getting out of first gear, while the engine continued to rev. upon returning home, the consumer attempted to move the vehicle onto the street, out of the driveway, but soon discovered the vehicle would not go in reverse. however, the engine revved. the vehicle was towed to a transmission specialist where the consumer was quoted a price of $ 3,465.90 to replace the transmission. *jb

I received a chevrolet 2010 equinox from bob's says yes super store in columbus,ohio in 2016.two weeks later we had engine problems.we informed them and got a diagnostic and bob says yes informed me that nothing was wrong.a few weeks(approximately 4 weeks) go by and we take it back and bobs tells us that we had to pay for a diagnostic test.so we had the state of ohio attorney general office involved.bob says yes agrees to a free diagnostic test and when they finally agreed to look into the problem they agreed to pay the $1000.00 of the $1600.00 of which $600.00 we would have to pay.later during the week i call bob says yes to get a update on the repairs and they inform me that they are going to replace the engine and the work cost more but they are not going to charge us more.apparently if they are covering a recall then under the fact it is a recall i should not be paying anything so i will be contacting the ohio attorney general on this updated information.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 75 mph, the engine reduce power indicator illuminated and the vehicle began to shake violently. the engine stalled, but was able to restart. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact also stated that the vehicle had been previously repaired due to several recalls. the recall specifics were not provided. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was approximately 96,136.

Cam chain broke second time

Multiple trips to the dealer. solenoid problem, air bag, engine light on, broken chain, fuel pump injector, leaking sun roof, as of 3/6/2017 i need a transmission. my car was purchased in 2010, i only have 31,000 miles on it. iv'e visited the dealer jan, feb, and march of 2017. i feel i should be compensated with a new car!!!! jan, f car

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving during inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed to function. the contact had a total loss of visibility. the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from a recall and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact was uncertain if the vehicle would be repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 10 mph, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the reverse snap ring failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 88,889.

Car only has 89k miles and it's having issues when it's accelerating and switching gears. it also stalls often while in motion. also having an issue with my defroster controller. seems like this is a recall in the same year and model but my vin doesn't qualify

Oil consumption, everytime i get an oil change the car has burnt nearly half the oil that was put in the car in 3000 miles. also my check engine light keeps coming on for a bad catalytic converter and i know several other equinox owners that have the same issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle downshifted without warning. in addition, the vehicle would not shift into reverse when prompted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000.

My heat and defogger suddenly stopped working while car was in motion.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new engine. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,000.

I got a recal about my airbags . when i took it in the dealer told me that it was the seatbelt tinshner was at falt and that was not covered by the recall. the dealer is pheltier chevy in tyler tex.

I bought a 2010 equinox new, at 49,000 miles the transfer case went out of it and now 6 months later at 55,000 miles the transmission went out it was the 3-5 revervse wave plate we were told that shattered. and since it was out of warranty of course gm would not honor to get this plate fixed even though it only had 55,000 miles on it. we were told these plates when they were harden they were harden to hard and so they shatter. this is defiantly a gm issue and they should repair these at no cost but they won't admit there is a problem. this transmission just happened all at once i put it in gear and there it went out. if gm is going to build a throw away car at 50,000 miles then they should sell it as a throw away car. they know they have transmission problems but they keep socking the consumer for costly repairs because all they can say is it's out of warranty. you would think your car would last more than 55,000 miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 40 mph, the transmission failed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact also stated that there was excessive oil consumption with no safety defect. the contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding noise emitted from the engine. the contact also stated that the air conditioning unit and windshield defroster failed to operate as intended. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact was informed that the air conditioning evaporator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

My vehicle starts own its own and know i have the engine light on and the air conditioning turns on own its own!!!! please help.

Excessive oil consumption. every 1,000 miles or less i need to add at least 1 quart of oil. no oil leak. hubler chevrolet in indianapolis has investigated the issue. they also indicated no leak and that the vehicle is consuming excessive oil. they recommend piston and ring placement. i declined service at that time as there is an active recall on 2010 equinox for this issue. however, my vin is not part of this recall. i spoke with a representative from gm and they suggested i contact nhtsa to see if my car can be considered part of the recall since i am having the same problem and recommended repairs as other 2010 equinox. hubler chevrolet service manager recommended i check the oil 500 miles to ensure adequate oil and add if necessary. attached is the recall paperwork i found for the 2010 chevy equinox, which does not apply to my vehicle. also attached is the receipt with diagnostic and recommended repair from the service department. please consider my request to add my vehicle and any other 2010 chevy equinox with the same problem to the active recall to fix the excessive oil consumption issue. while i stay on top of checking the oil, i am very concerned that my engine will lock up when i am driving. i truly feel unsafe in my vehicle. thank you.

Takata recall. bumped a curb (front driver's side) at a low rate of speed (on a regular road making a left hand turn) and all airbags deployed even though there were no passengers. front tire was resting at curb (did not go over curb because was not going fast enough). ended up with a broken nose, stitches on forehead, eyebrow, two areas of nose because of cuts from airbags. also extremely swollen hand with fractures.

I previously filed a complaint with nhtsa on 7/10/16 concerning this windshield wiper motor problem. wipers completely stopped working during torrential rain on i-95 @ 5pm during rush hour traffic when checking for recalls on this vehicle i see a recall #16v582000 date 8/14/2016. this is the exact problem i had but the recall is only for 2013 equinox. i went to chevy dealer for repair shortly after the incident and this problem is precisely what he determined with my car. i am hopeful that this complaint will be resubmitted to include the 2013 model equinox. please refer to my previous complaint form filed with you on 7/10/14 reference #i0609595 . please contact me at the provided sources if you need further information.

I have to replace the wiper transmission for the 3rd time since i have owned the vehicle. i just purchased it at the end of 2012. the first time i was driving in a rainstorm, the second time it was the middle of winter and was snowing, and now today. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the transmission stalled at 40 mph while driving on the highway. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic where they diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 56,000. updated 03/17/17*lj *cn

I put in a new cadillac converter and every time i turn around i have to change the o2 sensors bank1 02 sensor keeps giving me p034 & p054 in a permanent p0420 it gets very expensive changing the same repairs over and over again . this happen when i’m in motion ,the engine light comes on all the time .

After refueling vehicle, i noticed a strong gas odor that did not go away for several days. i took the vehicle the a chevy dealer who identified the problem as a cracked fuel tank connector, as shown in the attached photo. apparently gm has recognized the issue and has since redesigned the part, as shown in the second attached photo. this vehicle has under 80k miles, has never been in an accident, nor had any other incident that would have caused the part failure. the failure appears to be a stress crack due to a defective, over-stressed, poorly designed, or poorly assembled part. in short, this part should not have failed. furthermore, the failure represents a dangerous situation, due to the fuel leak that occurred. the repair was on the order of $1500, because the dealer indicated that both the gas tank and filler neck needed to be replaced. this is a substantial repair for a relatively low-mileage vehicle.

There is a gm lawsuit for my make and model of car. gm is fully aware there are issues with the engine concerning excessive oil consumption and the damage it does to the cars. they are hiding behind the lawsuit and making it the burden to the customer to provide proof that excessive oil consumption happened to their car. i am one of the persons that has been denied compensation due to the fact my vehicle exceeded the 10 year mark in the lawsuit when i purchased this vehicle in june of 2019 not knowing anything about a lawsuit regarding this vehicle and immediately having issues with the oil consumption and damage to my car's engine. i provided documents needed and was denied. i belong to a group on facebook for this lawsuit and customers that are getting screwed out of compensation for money already put into their vehicles. i purchased my car for $10,000 in june 2019 and have already put almost $6,000 in repairs due to excessive oil consumption back into my car. i am upside down in my car, have barely had it a year and half and the check engine light has come on again and is mostly like due to the same issues. i cannot afford a new vehicle because of the existing loan. i am angry at gm because they know there are existing issues in all of these cars and there is even a new lawsuit that has been filed for more of their vehicles. i am livid for all these people including me that cannot afford to have their vehicles in shitty condition particularly now when individuals have lost their livelihoods and then on top of that having to fix their cars for thousands of dollars. i am a single mom and this is devastating to me. i have invoices and such to back my claims as well.

My car began overconsuming oil the moment i bought it in 2016. it broke down on the highway and had no oil it even though i just had the oil replaced merely days before. we were in another state, so i had to have the car towed and rented a rental car for several days. it cost me over $1,000 to complete the repair and associated rental costs. ultimately, the car was subject to an oil consumption test and the entire engine had to be rebuilt. last year, my transmission completely went out while driving on a street. i had to get that replaced too. now gm is refusing to cover the cost of the repair under the class action settlement for the oil consumption issue.

No one told me when i got this car how bad the oil consumption was! i go through 5 quarts of oil in less than 2,000 miles. it’s stalled out while driving with no warning. it’s super dangerous

Car wont turn on and keys stuck in ignition i can't lock my car

I have spent more than 10k on repairs on my car due to the excessive oil consumption problems. that includes a replacement of engine and catalytic converter, plus other repairs while they tried to find out what was wrong with the engine. i am part of the class-action lawsuit and i have provided all documents to the settler and my claim has been denied. never buying a gm vehicle again.

I got the vehicle april 12th,2019 driving to work vehicle check engine light came on then died. oil change end of oct through midas. towed to gm part of class action lawsuit berman b motors claim being denied as saying outside of sca date. they say sca date 12/14/2009 the vehicle wasn't made until june of 2010. i had it towed in 12/11/2019 they couldn't service immediately as rural area and other vehicles waiting before mine. got vehicle out 1/28/2020. claim was denied saying was outside sca date. cause found by tech was engine damage due to excessive oil consumption. many engine parts were replaced. timing chain and valves were covered by gm when mgr of art hassler seen it was a equinox then put back in line becauseof date the repair had to be done. 2300.00 and over to get out. 2 service papers. no oil light came on. may still have debris in engine. needs exhaust manifold,ball joints just had front brakes replaced and sensor that said all wheel drive is off feature at midas. its always something. gm should do something they should have approved my claim as it was in the shop the whole time from 12/11/2019 to 1/28/2020. they haven't offered any resolution or money off a new vehicle nothing. something needs to be done. there are too many of us who have had the same exact problems. thank you for your time.

2.4-liter ecotec engines suffer from the defect that consumes oil at a very high rate. the primary cause of the defect is malfunctioning piston rings, which are prone to premature wear, the judge’s order states. the defect necessitates the need for the car owner to replenish the car’s oil more frequently. we change oil every month because of this problem but now is worse because is coming now white smoke and shaking all the engine so its now out of road my equinox so i am waiting for this solution from gm but not answers.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the transmission failed while driving 25 mph. the vehicle was unable to accelerate. the dealer could not diagnose or repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 67,000.

Four times within the last two months the stabile symbol, check engine symbol, and reduced engine power alert have come on. the first time happened when i was parking, the 2nd time when i let the car warm up, the 3rd time when i was doing 60mph on the expressway and the 4th time when i had gone about 5 blocks on a city street. each time i was driving, the car slowed down and became hard to control. i was able to get off the road and cut off the engine. after sitting for about 5 minutes, the reduced power alert went off and i was able to drive. the check engine light stayed on. after about a day the check engine light went out. the car will run ok for a day or two and then start to act up again. i was told that it probably has something to do with the gas medal, however the dealer hasn't been able to detect a code. i am concerned that i will be on the highway going at a high speed when it happens and not be able to get out of the way of other traffic. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 55 mph, the oil warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. the contact was informed that the vehicle was low on oil. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time where it was diagnosed that the piston needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. while driving approximately 50 mph, there was a noise coming from the engine and the engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle was able to be in motion without the key in the ignition. also, when the gear was shifted into park, it was not fully in gear so the contact constantly had to check. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 16v502000 (electrical system, power train). in addition, water entered various areas of the vehicle and the electronic stability traction control warning indicator randomly illuminated. the vehicle also rolled backward and forward without warning and the hatch came down unexpectedly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the multiple failures. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the defrost system in the vehicle failed to operate as intended. the dealer diagnosed that the software in the center instrument panel needed to be reprogrammed. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 102,800.

Excessive oil consumption

Timing chain recalled by mfg fixed, excessive oil consumption, timing chain failure again, fixed again $2700.00, continued excessive oil consumption complete engine failure at 98,000 miles.

Rust on bottom of door panels, also hatch door car is oiled annually,

Both heating and air conditioning temperature is fluxuates on it's own. unable to get enough heat or cool when outside temperature is quite cold or quite warm.

Wipers, stopped working, while driving. *tr

I experienced sudden deceleration while driving on the interstate in winter conditions. many near accidents occurred while i struggled to maintain control and exit the interstate as soon as possible. loud knocking from the engine and a strong gas smell immediately followed. the engine stalled several times when i came to a complete stop, such as intersections as i went straight to a nearby chevrolet dealer. i was informed the rear main seal blew out causing a sudden loss of oil pressure. they also said this happened due to high positive pressure in the crankcase due to a frozen or blocked pcv valve. gm is aware of the issue as stated in the general motors service bulletin 14882. however, gm says my vin does not apply in this case. due to the severity of the issue, i felt it was important to let someone know so other people with similar vehicles could be notified of the extreme hazard. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while the vehicle was turned off, the contact heard an abnormal knocking noise coming from the dashboard. once the ignition was turned on, the noise went away and the defrost/defogger system became inoperable. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 102,000.

We were just getting to the end of highway entry ramp and we could not gain speed and the engine revved up very high beofre it started slowing down. put the car in manual mode but could not shift into 3rd gear. we were forced into entering the highway at roughly 30mph.

2010 chevrolet equinox all of a sudden lost traction control and drop speed to 15 miles per hour. error light came on stating "engine power reduction" and then "service ". along with these error messages the icon for engine and stabilitrak came on after car lost most of its pwlower and traction. it was a cold night christmas 2016 but not as cold as other cities as we live in phoenix, az. thankfully i was in our neighborhood when my 6 year old daughter and i lost power instead of being on the freeway but this is a major safety issue with these cars. i've recently read many complaints from equinox owners who've dealt with this same issue. the dealership said it was the throttle body and solenoid valves and charged me $850.00 for a repair that i truly feel needs to be under a recall given the safety issue of losing power and traction while driving without warning!!! *tr

While driving on city streets the car would not accelerate even though the rpms where climbing. it finally coasted the remaining 2 blocks home where all gears except 2nd were completely gone. the vehicle will have to be towed to the dealership for a $4500.00 bill to replace the transmission. this vehicle has already had the motor, fuel injection system, and timing chain replaced due to the excessive oil consumption recall. due to the many complaints i have seen logged as well as the open recall on other 2010 equinoxes and traverses i would think there would be an open recall on my vin but there isn't. i wish i'd never bought this car and i will not be a repeat gm customer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 60 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the contact heard an abnormally loud sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fluid in the transmission had burned out and metal shards were discovered in the transmission, which needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000. updated 01/27/17*lj updated 7/16/18 *jb *tr

I was driving down busy highway in snow storm, my wipers stopped working as i was driving. i had my son in the car. big safety issue. i googled this problem on line. found several people had same problem with their chevrolet equinox and no safety recall. this is definetly a safety issue. we could have gotten in a car accident with snow coming down and no wipers. my car has been in shop for 4 days now.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact observed an abnormal ticking noise coming from the hood without warning. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle was consuming a lot of oil. it was diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump lifters failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle failed to shift into third gear properly. the contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the 3-5 reverse clutch plate failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 89,431.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. when the vehicle was taken to have routine service preformed, the technician stated that there was a strong fuel odor in the oil and the high pressured fuel pump needed to be replaced. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 89,782. updated 01/11/2017*ct updated 7/13/18*jb

While driving on a city street, the ball joint in the windshield wiper module became disconnected during operation. this made it nearly impossible to see where i was driving, and i almost crashed into another vehicle before i could pull off the road. *tr

Transmission went out after 46,000 miles. gears slipping. would not go into reverse. defective 3-5-r wave plate possibly. driving home from work.

Airbags did not deploy when involved in car accident on 11/25/2016

Constant transmission issues, rebuilt motor and still having issues doesn't change gears or will make constant putt putt noises like its going to quit, goes through quarts of oil constantly, no leaks found but adding large amounts weekly, heating/ac system doesn't turn on all the time i have to turn it off and on and it eventually works. stabilitrak keeps turning on with check engine light the cars power then gets turned down all the way or off, i have to turn the car off and turn it back on to get back to normal. very dangerous car stopping with traffic all around. nothing but headaches.

After a short warm up (5-10 minutes of driving), the steering wheel will intermittently lose power and is difficult to steer. it it doesn't matter the type or speed of driving for this to happen.

My vehicle leaks a lot of oil internally. i was told by my mechanic that my intake valves are covered in oil and my pistons are also containing oil. the mechanism to control/drain that oil doesn't work. because of this the car is knocking and stalling at idle.

Just bought a 2010 chevy equonox ltz and i couldn't get the seat belt latched. this model of the equinox isnt any better than my 07 equinox as far as big large or obese persons as i am, getting the seat belt to latch behind me. it tore the skin off my knuckle and o still couldnt get it latched. i just test drove it without it buckled . i even pulled over and got out and tried to pull up on the stationary connection piece but it dont budge . whoever designed these 2010 chevy equinox fud a very poor job on not thinking of large folks who drive these suvs. i still can't get it latched. i have to buy an extension part that will click in the female part and then extend out a good 5in so i can get it to latch or buckle and operate vehicle safely. i noticed this as i got in to go test drive this 2010 equinox ltz. and i could not get it to latch i tried for 5 mins at the dealer location but drove off. pulled over tried again, mo luck either time. now an extension will cost me $15-20 at least. so double that because if i buy one i'll need another for the passenger side when my wife drives and i'm the passenger so this will cost me $40 for something that should of been addressed during manufacturing. it is located clear down inside between the seat and the back rest of the seat. very poor location. people arent going to fight the belt and won't wear it now. think of large people why dont you. it needs recalled and that latch needs moved up and to the side of driver not around the back of the driver.

My 2010 chevy equinox timing chain is bad and leaks oil had the car no longer then a year this is a known issue in the chevy equinox i have done my research and bad timing chain is one of the number 1 problems in these cars and there have been recalls on bad timing chains i am a single mother of 4 kids trying to get by and this is my only car i have its stalls on me all the time and there are many times it will not stay running at all i am asking to please pay to have it fix or pay half its a beautiful car its sad to know this is a known factor in these cars to have bad timing chains and piston rings on the motor but i am more worry about the timing chain i do not have $1200 to $1800 for a new timining or car please help.

Vehicle doesn't shift gears properly. frequent hesitation and surging happens while driving.

In 2016 the defroster, defogger,havc system started to making popping noises which would then switch the heat to cold air. to get the the system to provide heat in the vehicle you have to play with the buttons going back an forth heat to a/c. if your lucky you will get the heat back on. it also affects the illumination of the dash and radio lighting. it is a tremendous safety hazard in the winter to not have heat for the defrosters an heat for inside the vehicle. it continues to be a serious problem.

When the car is running and i put the heat or defroster on popping noises coming from control system and then it changes from heat to cool or cold air. i have to play with the system switching back an forth from a/c to heat to sometimes to get the heat back on. sometimes it will not come back . it started in december of 2016 an continues till present date. the nhtsa complaint #09v49800 gm chevrolet is saying 2010 chevrolet equinox are not included. but car has the same problem as their recall.

Computer chip malfunction, stability trac, smoke from exhaust with fumes released into the interior,, driver seat malfunction, and other that i cannot do it into words , this all happened when vehicle had 138,000 miles and also check engine light , fuel pump , ignition compartment, vehicle is a 2010 chevy equinox all wheel drive ltz and also the awd does not work lights flickering multiple malfunctions wheels lock up something with the differential i don't know it does not even shift when i put it in the manual i've done everything i could to get inspections and i cannot find the right dealer to give me an answer they all just want my money and i'm an honest person and i want to help a great mechanic out by bringing them business and referring them customers i don't know what to do i'm stuck i need help please i have a one-year-old son i have a family and we have one vehicle and it's the chevy equinox, oh and also there's two different size tires being that it's all-wheel drive the front tires have smaller wheels i mean smaller tires than there is on the rears so both fronts and passenger are smaller than the re ar driver and rear passenger the ones on the rear are correct and was supposed to be on that came out of factory they're supposed to be all four of the same of the ones that are on the rear because of the fact it's all wheel drive and they can mess up the transmission and i think it did but i'm not sure i need professional help asap thank you so much and have a blessed day

It uses oil like crazy. we have changed everything,besides getting a new motor. i was driving home from work tonight and the abs and traction control light came on out of no where. my brakes where trying to lock up. when you crank it now it makes a funny noice

While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, stationary, all night, all morning, key was not in the ignition, no one around, it started by itself. no one was in the vehicle and the doors locked. when next door neighbor left his house, in the morning, he noticed it was running and checked to see if the key was in the ignition, it wasn’t, and then if we were around, we weren’t. then he touched the hood of the car to see if it was hot, it wasn’t and waited until the vehicle turned off. it ran for about 20 minutes before it turned off. we were told in the evening of what happened and went to see if the vehicle would start with the key and it did.

Code p0300- cylinder #4 misfire, extreme blow by from internal failure. went into complete shutdown on highway

Power steering becomes stiff and variable. doesn't go back to center after turning. this problem comes and goes.

Driving down the road my power engine lite comes on and acts like it is going to cut off , some times it does. my abs lite comes on at anytime, when coming to a stop my brakes slip and acts like it does not want to catch, brakes are new! also the 2010 uses about 4 to 5 qt in between oil changes and there is no leaks. defogger does not work at all. and know having engine problems. have changed the o2 sensor still says they need to be changed, have changed the manifold and says that still needs o be changed, engine light stays on. stabilliy track light comes on all the time as well. this has been happening for over 6 years!

Vehicle just reached the 100k mile mark. without any warning the transmission went fully out of commission. always had our changed and all repairs done at dealership. brakes replaced and oil changed at 104,976 with multipoint inspection done at dealership. no problems reported at this time. transmission failed at 105,638.

My car wasn't telling me that oil is low. then it started leaking oil like crazy. every other day i would put oil. and do frequent oil change. one day i was driving in the freeway with my kids in the back seat. going 70mph my car suddenly gives out. have to rush to park it aside. then my car wont run. call my insurance but theh couldn't help with towing. i spend $200 just to take it back to a mechanic. where then he said my engine no good i need a new one. i still owe $5,000 to this car! i've been paying ahead of time to get paid off. now is not running and just sitting on my driveway for months. and still need to pay it.

Vehicle is burning astronomical amounts of oil, even when car is sitting. car runs rough and idles and acts as if it will stall out. the abs and traction control lights have come on. car acts like it won’t start and takes a few times before it actually starts up. have replaced so many parts and of course at 155,000 miles for a 2010 equinox we don’t qualify under the pending lawsuit. car is parked because it uses so much oil.

My vehicle won’t start due to cpu and electrical malfunctioning and my loan warranty wouldn’t cover the damages and i only had the car for 3 months mileage is under 105000. my negative terminal cable pops off my vehicle shuts down randomly, check engine light cuts on when i hit 3 rpms

Brakes apply by themselves, bringing car to a stop. can happen at any time, including when trying to cross a busy highway, etc.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated and the reduced engine power message displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was restarted and driven to all american chevrolet of san angelo (203 bryant blvd n, san angelo, tx 76903) where the throttle body was replaced however, the failure recurred. additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered with a message stating “all four wheels are off” displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed back to the same dealer where the front hub bearing and passenger’s side front wheel speed sensor were replaced. the contact called back to the same dealer to report an issue with the transmission. while on her way to the dealer, the vehicle hesitated without warning while driving at various speeds. while inspecting of the vehicle, the contact discovered transmission fluid had leaked all over her engine. the contact had the vehicle towed back to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered $400.00 towards the cost of a new engine. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,721. *bf *as

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the timing chain failed and the transmission failed, causing the vehicle to no exceed 20 mph with the check engine warning light illuminated. additionally, the transmission failed to shift into reverse. an independent mechanic was contacted and the contact was informed that the transmission and timing chain needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 41,000. *bf the consumer stated vehicle was towed to mt. kisco chevorlet (914) 228-1011. the consumer stated nothing was done, so they had to tow vehicle back to their home.*as

Had a oil change april 15 2020. car was driving fine on may 26 driving and white smoke comes out of nowhere. no low engine light or nothing just a sad day. *tr

The other day it was raining slightly and i was at my friends house. later when i left it was raining harder so i was using my wipers and when i had gotten 5 mins down the road my windshield wipers stopped working and it caused me to lose control because i could not see a thing. when that happened i hit something and was in the grass a bit. now i have a chunk of my bumper gone and a headlight out cause of what i hit. which i really don't know what it was i hit. now my wipers don't work, a chunk of my bumper is gone, as well as some plastic under my car came off. *tr

A couple of days ago i started experiencing issues with vehicle. at speeds over 60 the steering wheel would shake and when coming to a stop the car would do a rocking motion. today on the highway the car was driving fine than randomly a light popped on that said low oil consumption turn off engine and the car began excessively smoking from under hood. i pulled over and checked i the oil and it was empty added 4 quarts it was still empty looked under car and oil had leaked everywhere. no prior warning lights or check oil or low oil pressure lights were on. i get proper oil changes when due. a couple of moths back i was having several electrical issues with the vehicle as well were the lights on the dash would pop on and off air and radio would turn itself on and off, doors locking and unlocking etc. and took it to a certified chevy dealer to have it checked and have the issue fixed and these issues were months after i had the transmission replaced after it fails months after purchasing the car. *tr

This 2010 chevy equinox consumes a lot of oil, like every tank of gas i have to add oil. this shouldn't be.

I had my equinox repaired under the recall for oil consumption, yet it is still burning oil. the heat and ac are not working properly, to get heat i have to turn the dial back and forth and maybe it will work most of the time i have to drive about a half a mile for it to blow heat. the ac is just not working at all. the info panel in the center of the dash will go out and come back on later. while driving, the car will just slow down like i’m not pressing the accelerator at all. the transmission seems to get stuck in a gear causing the rpms to rise and stay until i take my foot off of the accelerator. the car makes a clicking sound when turning. it shakes at 60 mph. also i have replaced headlights 2 times in the last year.

No defrost/heat. all electronics turn off it does not matter highway/city. when traction control engages dash will cut off and i have to restart. i have had my car just lose power for no reason highway or city. this thing is not safe! i know the date states 12/31/2019. however i have dealing with this since i got this thing. *tr

2 days after driving this 2010 chevy equinox off the lot. the power steering pump goes out. the power steering had a winding noise since it was replaced, and they told me there may just be air in the line. after riving it that way for a month took it in to get that looked at and they ended up replacing that and said it was a faulty pump. then days later one of the tire sensors goes out. had that replaced! then a few hours after driving it that same tire sensor goes out again. this is the worst vehicle that general motors as made!!!!! it had new tires when we bought this vehicle and not even 8 months the two rear tires were making the rear end slide all over the road and after investigating the problem i found the two rear tires had wires showing on the inside of the wheel tread all the way around the wheels. take it in and the mechanic said it was because we didn't have a tire rotation! well, after replacing the tires, then 6 months down the road the new tires are in the exact same place just on the rear tires. there is no way that you need to have a tire rotation that often. had them replaced once again. the heat stopped working and only blows cold air! found out that these vehicles are known for this issue. that sensor up under the glove box isn't strong enough to open/close the vent to keep regulating the heat control. now, the 2nd set of tires have the same wires going around the tires!!!!! major safety issue! if, gm doesn't do something about these issues they are going to be facing a lot of lawsuits or customers going elsewhere. now the wipers stopped working and like the control arms fell off under the outer dash area!!!! take these vehicles straight to the junkyards. oh, and the stability trac control issue has happened as well were the vehicle loses all power in the middle of a four-lane freeway!!!

The vehicle would not go into gear, then it would go into forward and not reverse took it to chevy and was told we need a new transmission

Its a ticking noise when started up then lights from the dash board to the head lights, flicks off and on and the horn goes out at the same time. when driving the idle dont seem to pick up speed the transmission seems to has problem it make this horrible loud noise and the car do seem to drive right. the cv joint is going bad for the 5 time and the bars the wheels make this loud noise i only had this car for 5 yrs (chevy equinox 2010) and most i had to replace, now its going bad again. the transmission is the big problem now i have to replace again i might as well get an whole new car

My windshield wipers have just stopped working. you can hear the motor running but they do not move. i have read that the 2013 through 2019 have been recalled for this very problem. they just stopped working while i was on the highway in the pouring rain. i have seen numerous issues with this problem. i could have been killed. why are they not fixing the 2010-2013 models? i do not feel that i should pay to have this fixed. are they waiting for someone to lose their life before they add these other cars to this recall! please get back to me as to what i should do. i do not have the money to fix this now. i need my car!!!

Having transmission problems , it wont drive frontwards .

Blower motor that defrost windshield cuts in and out. need to run on high to keep it working. today it totally cut out will driving on freeway

Windshield wipers stopped working in the rain, this is the second time this happened. the first time it was the wiper motor, don't know what it is this time. vehicle was in motion on a street

On february 26, i was driving my 2010 equinox to my mechanic for an annual vehicle inspection and to find out why my service airbag light was on. as i was driving smoke started flowing out from under the passenger side dashboard. i stopped the car and got out thinking it was going to go on fire. after several minutes, the smoke stopped and i proceeded to my mechanic. on march 10th my mechanic had the car in his garage and was completing the inspection and he decided to investigate why the car would have been smoking. he decided to let the car idle in the shop to see if it would start smoking. as moments passed the mechanic told me he heard a 'firecracker' sound and looked to see that the driver's side airbag deployed without reason. i was told by the mechanic to take it to a chevy dealer. i made an appointment and told the service department this story and they were unsure why this would happen. this vehicle does not yet have a recall for this problem and the dealer or manufacturer needs to rectify it without cost to the owner. i can only imagine the horror that would have ensued if this happened while i was driving.

While driving the vehicle without warning or any evidence of problem i turned the corner of a intersection and the engine while still running lost all power for acceleration. luckily there was no injury to myself or the vehicle. i shut the engine off and it would not restart , there seemed to be no pressure it was later determin hat the timing chain and camshaft broke sending metal through out the engine. resulting in the need for a new engine. this is problem cause by the oil consumption recall on this vehicle which i did have repaired. the oil was full and truck drove great one minute then the next minute the engine was gone chevy needs to evaluate and help consumers with these type problem related to known recalls. we have invested or money in a product that fails us due to engineering issues causing the consumer added expenses

The automotive trouble code p2135 throttle/pedal position sensor/switch a/b voltage correlation refers to a problem related to the throttle's ability to open and close properly. ... a throttle position sensor (tps) is situated opposite the throttle linkage connection on the throttle plate. was driving down the road when an alarm went off on my dash saying a sensor was bad. next thing the car said losing power to engine and my car started shaking and decelerating.

I was driving down the road with my husband, three small children and unborn child when my equinox shut off i’m the middle of me driving and white smoke appeared from under the hood. it would start but as soon as i put it into gear the engine would cut off. finally the engine just completely stopped cutting on. my husband, a police officer and a good samaritan were able to push the chevy off the road into the ditch safely. the chevy then had to be towed to a car shop to get looked at. this vehicle cut off in the middle of me driving it!!! with children in the back. then engine blew a hole through it. less than 200,000 miles on it with brand new spark plugs and a fresh oil change. certain models of chevy have an engine defect which is internally in the engine. your vehicle will burn oil with no oil light coming on to let you know. there’s no leak coming from anywhere. the engine just drinks it all up within a few days and then will blow up if you’re not knowledgeable about vehicles. i was on a busy road when all of this happened. we could have been seriously injured if it wasn’t for us going less than the speed limit.

While driving vehicle doors are locking and unlocking themselves, radio and heat turns off and on, blinkers not working,headlights flash on and off by themselves, airbag, stability control and abs flash on and off on dash. rpm and speedometer are at zero while driving and accelerating, gas hand shows on low fuel when there’s gas on the car. took to have vehicle scanned and alternator is reading at too high voltage and revived 15 error codes all relating to speed sensor, engine and transmission control model malfunction, power train control module and camshaft position circuit errors etc.

I have to replace throttle body because my car would just stall while driving in the middle of the road as well as replacing my muffler. currently i have a new set of brakes that squeal like no tomorrow and my check engine light just came on giving me codes to replace 2 camshaft positioning solenoid actuator and finally the car it turning into a complete rust bucket. .

Car will stop after pressing the break. wipers no longer work. now car won’t start due to timing belt

General motors have been at no assistance to me since my purchase of my 2010 chevrolet equinox i purchased it february/march of 2016 and have had continuous issue with the vehicle, i contacted the place of purchase and general motors numerous times about the complaint of my vehicle. also with the attached proof of repairs i referred to the dealers who did the repairs and general motors of any current recalls. back in october 2019 my check engine light came on because my converter went out and my 100k warranty expired, gm was not in understanding and would not assist. then i did my own research and found there was a oil consumption law suite and a separate special extended warranty in the catalytic converter but only until 120k. my issue is general motors will not assist me due to me being over the 120k mileage even though i inquired about it time after time since the time i purchased the vehicle. i have kept up to date in my address even when i moved out of state. i’m just looking for assistance in why my vehicle is not covered under the law suite or covered with the special warranty with my catalytic converter. i never received any mail notification and all my repairs were done at a licensed certified general motor dealer and they are aware of this issue/recalls and i was not told of the issues. i would just like to get my vehicle fixed since i spent so much money on it as it is. i had to do my own research online to find this information which could of been avoided if i was contacted front the beginning. i was never notified of a recall but once back in 2016 for a windshield wiper recall

I bought my used 2010 chevy equinox from the dealer, and 2 weeks later the service stabilitrak light came on. took it to the dealer, they did an alignment and the same day the light came back on with traction control light. the next day i went to the grocery store, and when i tried to start it to leave it wouldn't start. after 2 tries, it finally started but then the reduced engine power light came on and wouldn't go above 25 mph. eventually the vehicle powered down and i had to pull over for a tow truck to come. the chevy dealer said it was the main timing chain (not covered) and something else in the engine but i would have to pay for labor to disassemble it. my car has been out of service and sitting at the dealer for now 10 days. luckily i wasn't on the highway when this happened, and decided to go to the store before heading to work. carfax reports indicate the timing chain and fuel pump was replaced at 40,000 miles already. i see a lot of people with this problem in much scarier situations. i believe this should be a recall before something happens.

On 1/16/20, i used my windshield wipers to clear snow off of my windshield while the car was stationary. it wiped correctly a few times, but on the fourth wipe, i heard a “thwack” type of noise, and the wipers stopped in an upright position by the driver’s side. i tried to turn the wipers on again, but they would not move. i manually pushed the wipers down into the resting position, and then tried to turn the wipers on again. they still wouldn’t move. i have tried turning the wipers on each day since the 16th, and each time, the wipers will not move. this is an extreme safety issue.

My engine has been burning oil ever since i bought it about 4 years ago. it is a 2010 chevy equinox, which i bought used from a dealership. there is a class action lawsuit that was just accepted for reimbursement of cost associated with previous repair, due to the oil burning. although, i never had to pay to get it repaired since i was putting in oil about every week to two weeks since i found the issue. i'm very upset, because the issue should be a recall for everybody who has the issue to be able to get it repaired. since the oil issue is known and a class lawsuit has been filed and accepted, it should go for all vehicles, not just the vehicles people didn't look after and let them brake. the oil burning issue is very bad and it will cost me a lot of money to get fixed. therefore, it should be a recall and i should be allowed to get the issue fixed for free as it is a known problem for this vehicle.

Vehicle was in motion approximately 45 mph when check engine light came on, message then appeared that engine power is reduced and speed immediately dropped to around 15 mph and then to a rough idle at approx 5-10mph. was almost rear ended by vehicle traveling behind me. i was able to limp remaining 2 miles home and contacted dealer. appointment was made and dealer reported code p2135 and replaced throttle body..dealer said throttle didn't know up from down. dealer stated this is a common problem with the equinox. i have read many complaints online about this same issue with other owners reporting being put in a dangerous position with the sudden drop in speed like we were. i contacted chevy gm and they said there were no recalls. if rapid acceleration has been treated by other companies as recall worthy, i dont understand why chevy does not consider this recall worthy. i have attached the repair report with this complaint.

Vehicle is exhibiting stall and quitting actions at stop lights and stop signs. also excessive oil consumption having to change oil or add oil

Front windshield wipers stopped working after starting

Changed windshied motors and the go right back to not working within a week.. here recently ive had to put a extreme amout of oil in it its losing oil out of no where can drive 5 miles down the road and then its gone now it has started to smoke really bad when i drive it after oil is in and has now got the car to start a small knkck it has been parked for the time being for scared of it doing worse its been parked since it started to smoke.. it will lose power at sum points and not let me drive faster then 25 mph then all the sudden pick back up and act just fine..the car will smoke so bad that another car behind me will have to stop completely and wait until smoke is clear.. all lights on the dash is also on

I bought the car 2 years ago, in which the vehicle had/has nonconformed issues since the immediately after the sale of purchase. the car has been in the shop (and is currently there) for 2 years. i have been paying for my own transportation(lyft, car rentals, etc) in addition to my car payments for over a year.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while the contact's daughter was driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and failed to exceed 25 mph. in addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the driver was able to park on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to ralph sellers chevrolet (located at 15015 florida blvd, baton rouge, la 70819, (225) 238-1672). the dealer diagnosed that an unknown transmission component needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired, but continued to experience the failure. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission replaced. the vehicle repair lasted one day. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 27,000. *dt*jb

February 2018 both of my wipers stopped working in the middle of a storm and i almost lost control of my vehicle with my kids in the car. i took my car to pep boys and they ordered the parts to replace in order for my wipers to work again. here i am in december 2019 almost two years later with the same problem. the wipers in this vehicle are defective and someone is seriously going to get injured or killed if they do not recall the wipers for faulty motors that will quit working at any time. i am scared to drive this vehicle if it will possibly rain because i do not want to put my kids or my life in danger. something needs to be done and gm needs to take responsibility for this huge issue!

When i purchased this vehicle, i was not told that the engine was replaced. i have replaced the exhaust manifold 2 times. the dealer told me that there is metal fragments in my oil. that i need a new engine.

A code randomly appears on the dash while driving. it’s says to service the power steering. when this pops up you lose power steering completely. if you are in a middle of a turn, you can lose control of your car. this has almost happened to me. this code will stay on the screen then randomly goes away and power steering returns. then all of a sudden the code will pop up when your driving and same result, no power steering. this is very dangerous when driving and this happens.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 45 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. while driving home, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 126,096.

Air bag light is on not safe to drive

In motion vehicle would not get out of second gear forward and reverse, technician states wave plate broken this was replaced under warrant in 2014

Defrost is not working. only blows out of front vents.

I bought this truck but they are saying they fixed stuff that nobody has touched. attached will be their recall. and second a photo showing nobody fixed it, little lone touched it for repair. scamming customers. i cannot get my tires to sync to the vehicle either. both safety.

Exhaust manifold crack which is a recurring failure. will be replacing the manifold for the 4th time that should never fail. photo attached from one of the failures. exhaust fumes enter the cabin of the vehicle.

I was driving one day and these lights popped on out of no where the exhaust resginator cracking the car constantly has wheel bearing issue and the engine is burning oil it's not doing what it's supposed to do with it.i was driving on the l-90 thruway at 65 mph. i. am also having head light blowing i have changed the headlights 4 times this year

I got into my car friday at 12:30 shut the door started it and the side airbag hit me shoved me sideways i turn the car off because i could smell the powder and i was afraid another one would go off. my arm around the elbow area hurts and my arm feels burned from about my armpit to my wrist. between my shoulder blades and my neck hurt and i've had a headache since. i depend on my car being on the ambulance and the deputy coroner for boise county i could be in my car during the day or in the middle of the night and i'm afraid now to drive it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact took the vehicle to be serviced per a manufacturer recall regarding fuel consumption at bill stasek chevrolet (700 w dundee rd, wheeling, il 60090, (224) 434-4677). prior to the recall, the contact stated that the defroster, heater, instrument panel lighting, and radio controls became inoperative intermittently. the contact asked the dealer to remedy the failures; however, they could not be duplicated. the defects were never remedied. the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000(visibility), which she associated with the failures. the dealer stated that the vin was excluded from the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 56,000. *dt *dl

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving during a snowstorm, the front windshield wipers suddenly failed. the contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the linkage failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred while driving during a snowstorm. the vehicle was not repaired again. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 187,000.

Was driving down a highway and had to pull over for a police officer to pass by, went to accelerate and was stuck in 2nd gear. later found that only 1st and 2nd gear worked and had no reverse. was told that i would need a complete rebuild of the transmission.

Exhaust manifold broke in two pieces. same problem replaced before on a 2010 gmc acadia with the same 2.4l. exhaust manifolds are breaking in the exact same way at similar mileages. ~120,000 miles

Alot is going on with my 2010 chev my exhaust pipe crack and i was told that is a real problem with chevy's my car is consuming way to much oil i constantly have to get oil changes. my driver side head light keeps going out i'm changing my head light 2-3 times a year. i replaced my spark plugs and coils a few months ago and my car when i'm driving it will stop and the wheel will lock up while i'm driving it .

Driving in very rainy conditions with my wipers on. suddenly, the wipers stopped working and stuck in the open position while i was driving. luckily i had just gotten off the highway onto a 45 mph road. i tried turning them off and on again, but they wouldn't move at all. i couldn't see anything at all (dangerous and terrifying) so i put on my hazards and pulled off on the side of the road. i manually put the wipers back down. i tried turning them on and off multiple times, and again they would not move at all.

My check engine light would come on and then turn off after a couple days this happen for a few months and then now it’s on permanently i checked with onstar and had them run a test and it says my emissions control system is in trouble i do not understand because i use good fuel i maintain my oriole and my maintenance on my vehicle at all times and it is a fairly new equinox i should not be having this problem

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the windshield wipers were inoperable during inclement weather. the contact could not see the roadway at all. the failure was a safety hazard. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 153,000. the vin was unknown.

While the wipers were in the fastest mode they suddenly stopped moving and they would not lower back into position. i can't get the wipers to operate at all. i can't operate the vehicle if it's raining because i can't wipe the rain off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 45 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers seized without warning. the contact had to pull over and wait for the rain to stop. the contact managed to drive home, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer and dealer were not notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Car was dying when i tried to pull out onto the road, city street from a stop sign.was almost hit. my grandaughter is just learning to drive and i am scared to death to let her drive it . running after key taken out, running very ruff. check engine light kept going on & off as well as stabli trac warning.smelled like catalytic convertor burning took to dealer to have diagosed and they said high pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. engine had high content of fuel scanned and had excessive amaount of rich codes and misfire codesthat there was fuel getting in my oil said there was a recall but not on my vin. saw other complaints same problem that were told vin wasn't right. cost me $500.00 to fix bought this car brand new and had to get a new engine at 62,000 and new pistons & cracked manifold replaced at 102,000. i had taken the car to dealer a few years ago for same issue and engine light had gone off and they said they could not find anything wrong. out of warranty now and finally diagnosed the problem.getting ready to buy 2 cars and i will never by another chevy or gm car again .going with the foreigns. i think these cars are all lemons.i have seen others that were also told wrong vin but same issue, needs investigated. i have already recieved invitation for class action suit on this darn car! really

Was driving with daughter in the car. stopped at a stop sign and went to go into oncoming traffic in the middle of the city when it stopped. cars had to go around me and i was stranded in the middle of the road. this could have caused a major accident. had a friend tow it home and found out that the transmission needs completely rebuilt. when calling around to find replacement transmissions, because the car is so specific and there are so many transmission issues with this make and model, there are only 2 possible transmissions in an entire span of 3 states. this is making it also nearly impossible to replace as well as affordable.

The car would not go in reverse gear and only had 1st and 2nd gear in forward

My driver seat is stuck in the forward position. it will not go backwards. it will go up and down but not backwards.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving home in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers malfunctioned. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the contact stated that there was an unknown recall pertaining to the failure, but it applied to canadian vehicles. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 112,000.

I was driving down the interstate with my daughter in my car in heavy traffic with construction all around and it began to rain heavily so i turned on the wipers and the wipers went up and stopped right in front of my face, i couldn't see anything. this is a very serious safety issue people could have been killed! how does this happen with no warning light or alarm or anything. i was terrified!

Car slowed down during driving, i pulled over and tried to change gears; unable to do so, i called the pick up truck, after they checked the car they said the problem was the transmission and i should call the dealer because of the low millage and that the transmission fluid was full.

My car started itself when the key was in my pocket and i was at the rear of the car unloading. i do not have a keyless entry or starting feature on my car. i was parked at our community garden and my daughter and i were unloading garden tools, so we were touching the car and felt it when it fired up. it was an underwear changing moment.

Engine’s oil consumption issues are ridiculous. gm has a special extended warranty for this vehicle, called adjustment 14159, but failed to notify me of the special recall and it’s end date of 7/31/2019. this engine is awful, hence why there were recalls and they are now being sued for it. timing chains, engine knocking, oil consumption, pistons and rings.. secondly, the transmission is awful. this thing blew before it was even due for its first service! my owners manual states the service is recommended on it, including fluid change, at 100,000 miles - i’m at 96,125 miles and this is where i sit. gm is denying all liability for both of these.

Excess oil consumption 1 quart per 1000 miles 2010 equinix are well known for excessive oil consumption

My car just suddenly lost speed, wouldn't shift and was stuck at a stop, was told the transmission would need replacing because the solenoids were stuck. he also said this usually happens in most gm engines.

Wipers stopped working. wiper transmission bushing failure. driving during rainstorm wipers failed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. wally edgar chevrolet (3805 s lapeer rd, orion charter township, mi 48360, 248-494-8698) was notified and stated that the vehicle would be covered under a power train warranty. the contact purchased an electrical box from the dealer to repair the engine failure; however, the box did not assist with the failure. the contact stated that the failure occurred again four days later without warning. since owning the vehicle, the contact has had the engine, fuel pump, electric line, doors, and windshield wipers replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000. the consumer stated that the vehicle while at a stop sign, during rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. the consumer crashed into another vehicle. the consumer's vehicle began smoking. the consumer had headaches, back/neck/shoulder pains, and whiplash. *js

Engine has major oil consumption issues. i am burning through an average of 2 to 3 quarters of full synthetic oil within a 2500 mile span. secondly, the transmission is extremely poor. only 96,000 miles and am already have issues in reverse, trouble going up hills, high rpm’s, and shaking/sputtering. this would happen at any time once out of park, flat land or hill.

Bought a used chevy equinox and the manifold cracked, costly repair that i was informed seems to be a recurring safety issue being addressed 10 plus times a month by this center alone. as this seems to be a frequent and known defect that can cause death if not found and fixed i believe that chevy should acknowledge the safety concern and issue a recall rather than waiting to see people pass away because they can’t afford or are unaware of the danger

While driving home from work (5:30pm, 9/5/2019), in preparation for tropical storm dorian on hwy 70 bypass in nc, my wipers, which were in use on the high speed setting due to heavy rain pour, suddenly stopped working. i was forced to immediately pull over on the side of the highway due to zero visibility. this sudden/immediate pull over almost caused me to hit another car that was merging into the turning lane. after further inspection, the problem is believed to be the wipe transmission assembly as the actual wiper fuses and motor is still in functioning order. a new wiper transmission assembly was purchased as reccomended

Oil consumption. i have to put oil in it every two week because oil is empty. it does not leak and the vehicle is part of a class action lawsuit 4 oil consumption issues. i called chevrolet they only want to cover half the parts to repair which will cost me an additional $3,000. i have already replaced the timing chain at $1,800 and the transmission at another $3,700.

Vehicle was stopped at intersection. vehicle would not move after using accelerator, and the engine continued to run at higher rpm. i was able to move after shutting off and restarting the vehicle. during the same drive i also had trouble shifting from 1st to 2nd gear with high rpm before a moderately hard shift while accelerating after a stop. amber check engine, brake, and abm lights all lit. vehicle is currently with mechanic for diagnosis and repair.

Transmission is bad. when i try to accelerate it doesn't go anywhere and its skipping gears and bucking prior to it finally no longer driveable

Me and my wife were driving when it started to rain. so i turned on the windshield wipers. then it started to pour down and it was hard to see. when i turned the wipers on high speed within a few minutes they stopped working. that's when i noticed that the wipers were stuck in the up position. i could not see anything i think god i was able to pull over.

I got my 2010 chevy equinox on january 4, 2019. ever since the second week, i've had it i've been having trouble with it at first i thought it just because i needed a tune up and oil change after i got those the problem continued. so around the end of february, i put the suv in the shop they said it was the water pump/balance shaft chain the entire thing cost $669.49. i was very excited to get my suv back on march 15, 2019, just in time for me to go to out of town just to find out the car is making the same noise and doing the same rough riding. i took the car back in the shop for a diagnostic in april they said that they had a lot of vehicles with the same and to file a complaint. i put the car down since then and it's just sitting under garage taking my money. the car also cut off on me multiple times the latest time it happened to me, i was driving down the street and i couldn't accelerate and it just cut off and i had to put on hazards and i almost got hit.

Transmission failure at 66,000 miles while vehicle in motion.

I put the car in gear, i press the gas pedal and the rpms rev up but my car does not move

I have bought this car may 23rd 2018. the catalytic converter needed replacing and light still will not go off and code will not delete, the o2 sensors keep going out (3 times already) and the camshaft position actuator solenoid valve has been replaced 5 times in 11 months. the oil consumption is insane, i cannot make it to the oil notification the car gives me, without putting 3 qts of oil , before the notification recommends. i have no oil leak!!!

While driving in the rain, the wipers quit working. i could hear the motor, but no wipers

High oil consumption and loud unknown noise from engine. the engine sounds like it is going to come apart when started and during acceleration. the mileage on the car is " 91860 ". the dealer performed an oil consumption report last may. said that it was within the requirements set by chevrolet. engine noise has increased. i do not feel that it is safe to drive on interstate highways.

The vehicle transmission gets stuck and doesn't always shift from first to second gear. this results in being unable to accelerate past 20-30 mph upon takeoff which is scary and dangerous on the highway. my mechanic shop has informed me that the automatic transmission control module (tcm) needs replacing. on 10/14/2016 there was a recall notice for the tcm on several vehicles including the 2010-2013 chevrolet equinox.gm's recall numbers for this are 50490 and 50491.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 60 mph in inclement weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable without warning. the contact was able to safely leave the roadway. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 40 mph over a pothole, the rear passenger tire became flat. the contact used the spare tire and drove the vehicle to a tire facility to purchase a new tire. the mechanic discovered that the frame and components were severely rusted and the control arm was fractured. the vehicle was deemed unsafe to be driven. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable.

Gas in my oil caused by a faulty fuel pump. this is causing my vehicle to run poorly and continue to run after the key is removed. this effects the vehicle when running parked or running in all gear positions.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the rpms increased. the contact turned on the hazard lights and shut off the engine. the contact restarted the vehicle three times and drove home. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that a new transmission needed to be installed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist because the vehicle was out of warranty. the dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 125,000.

The ac is giving me issues and i have seen many people complain about this issues with the ac breaking broke after certain mileages!

The heat and air will not work for long and short periods of time. there is a ticking sound, but the heat or air won't work. periodically the screen of the radio will go off and remain that way until the heat or air decides to work again. it's hard to drive in the rain, and i will have to roll the windows down to clear the fog from the windshield. this has happened over the course of a year.

2010 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to front and rear rusted subframe. *ld the consumer stated the front and rear subframe was completely rotted. the rocker arms on both sides were extremely rusted and soft. the bottom of the doors were also rotted. the manufacturer was notified. *js

At 58569 miles the engine light was on. the catalytic converter, gasket, and nut were replaced. i began complaining about oil consumption at 72388 miles. at 77313, the engine light was flashing. the dealer got the code p0300. there was a misfire in cylinder #2. the dealer replaced the #2 coil and gasket as well as the spark plugs. at 91968 miles the engine light was on and the catalytic converter was replaced. at 103123 miles the engine light was on and throttle body gasket replaced. at 105185 miles the engine light on again. replacedspark plugs, reprogramed ecm and tcm. there was a misfire in cylinders 1-3-and 5. the dealer also performed major throttle body service and cleaned the intake. at 112358 miles the car was towed to dealer. the engine light was flashing and dealer said a misfire in cylinder #4 and oil wad found in #2 spark plug well. i check my oil level every week and have been doing so for months. i am putting in at least 1 1/2 quarts of oil every month. i change the oil every 3500 miles whether the vehicle indicates the need or not. i have read many complaints on different websites. the dealers response is that they can get me into a new equinox. it seems that this oil consumption problem is known by chevy but this suv has never been recalled for this problem.

Timing and or balance chain to the engine is stretched and could result in breakage. this can happen at anytime. this has been a known issue with this engine as reported in gm special coverage 12312d that specifically covers 2010-2011 chevrolet equinox, along with 3 other model vehicles. my vin is not flagged as part of this special coverage although it is causing the same issue with the same model and year as depicted in the special coverage.

My 2010 chevy equinox was running fine and out of the sudden, it stopped and went off while i was driving. it refused to start again. i have recently done an oil change and the was no warning on the dashboard to indicate any problem. i bought this car about 6 months and this took place. this car was well maintained, oil changes and other maintenance were done on time. i took it to a shop and while the mechanics were trying to make it start, it will not start. they (mechanics) called the dealer and someone from the dealership said that the problem was covered under manufacturer warranty so i should take the car to them for their technicians to do a test. after the test they said it was a low engine knock and i will have to get another engine by myself because the manufacturer doesn’t cover it. don’t know who to believe now. my car that i just bought is down and i’m stuck in this terrible situation.

Oil consumption. i’ve spend 2k in repairs over this past year for oil consumptions problems and it still consume an excessive amount of oil, to the point i have to add a quart a week to stop the oil from extremely running low.

Nhtsa reference #: 10081067 tsb reference #: g-205009 special coverage #: 14232a after the dealer replaced the parts on my vehicle, the steering wheel is still sticking and the dealer is requesting that additional part(s) from the steering wheel be replaced at my own expenses. i do believe that any additional parts required to make the vehicle safe should be at the manufacturer expenses. the troubleshooting was not done the right way in order to isolate the components.

Side air bags deployed going down road for no reason.

Number one excessive oil started at about 55,000 miles. number two excessive engine noise from timing chain and cam seizures. number three transmission failure 52,000 miles. number 4 wiper transmission failure at approximately 48000 miles number 5 check engine light on due to faulty cam actuators.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving, the check engine and stability control warning indicators illuminated, and the engine would stall. the vehicle was taken to ferman chevrolet (9751 alamo dr, tampa, fl) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not determined. the contact indicated that the high pressure fuel pump was previously replaced, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 27,000.

Driver side wiper stopped working

“oil consumption and driveability , vehicle using more than one quart of oil every 400 miles or less, was at busy intersection in city on major city street and car froze up, would not accelerate and almost caused another vehicle to hit me from behind. turned off vehicle, then turned key and it started long enough to drive into nearest parking lot. had to press gas peddle all the way down and vehicle would not reverse at at. tow truck was called and towed to local chevrolet dealership. it was diagnosed with oil consumption problems due to the 2010 engine that it was built with. was advised to keep watch on oil until decide how to fix engine.

I have a 2010 chevy equinox and i just got it out of the shop for the 2nd time in 3 weeks within that time it burned through all the oil that was in the engine from a brand new oil change. we have had problems with extremely high oil consumption. we had the pistons & rings replaced a couple years ago but it did not fix the problem at all. we regularly change our oil but at this rate we need to put oil in it weekly. the mechanic told us that our engine is about to go out because of burning of the oil so fast. this needs to be recalled and now. changing just the pistons and rings will not fix it. chevrolet owes this year of equinox a new, solid engine that doesnt excessively burn oil at an alarming rate. we have been set up to fail by financing this vehicle.

I took my equinox to the garage started out as an oil consumption issue then turned into the whole motor getting rebuilt.

I started noticing that water was soaking the floor mat on the drivers side of the car after it rained or i went through a car wash. i took the car to a repair shop and they notified me that the bottom of the car is not welded properly from the manufacturer, so the space where it should have been welded together has left holes on both sides of the bottom of the car. these holes provide an area where water leaks into the car and continuously soaks the floors. there is also information from gm that states other 2010 chevrolet equinox cars have had this same problem, so it is clearly a manufacturing problem.

Tl* the contact called on behalf of his spouse who owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 70 mph in inclement weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission wiper linkage fractured; however, the entire windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 132,000. the vin was not available.

While driving, vehicle failed to accelerate and would not shift into next gear, then seemed to jump into higher gear. this caused me to almost be hit by motor vehicle behind me. second time, i was turning into busy intersection and car completely stalled, turned off key and restarted car and it would not drive over 20 miles an hour so pulled into parking lot and wheel was very hard to control. car would not go into reverse. was left stranded on side of road and had vehicle towed to chevy. has oil consumption issues but recently purchased car and passed date for recalls and warranty repair. gm needs to offer all previous expired to people such as myself who purchase used vehicles that were never corrected during recall times.also my vin was not listed in recall but has the exact issues. this was confirmed by gm.

Oil comsumption, abs light want go off. stableizer track light want go off and the dashboard light warning with the car and the wiggle lines wnat go off. now my dashborad brake light is on. every time i start the car up all these lights come on and i am afraid to drive it. i have had it coded but nothing comes up. and my ignition is starting to slip when i crank it . it does not matter if i am moving or not the lights still stay on.

My husband and i were headed home from ashtabula during a heavy rain storm on a state highway 528 n of parkman, traveling approx 45 mph, when the wiper blades abruptly quit working! we were in amish territory (as in the possibility of approaching horse-drawn buggies) and our visibility was instantly reduced to zero. i did some research on line and discovered that this is a common complaint w/ the2010 equinox and it is due to the poor design (plastic bushings).

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and came to a complete stop. the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to move. an independent mechanic was contacted to assist with repairing the vehicle onsite. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 152,000.

This car burns oil fast and i learned the hard way. 2 years after buying the car all the pistons in the engine bent due to lack of oil. when the car was getting fixed the mechanic said it was bone dry and i had just had an oil change 2 months prior. $3,200 later the car was fixed, but it still had issues shifting. in colder weather the car felt like it would barely move. i had no real mechanical issues until a year later. i had driven it 45 miles and stopped at a gas station, when i went to turn the car back on all of the emergency lights came on as well as the “stabilitrak” light and the car wouldn’t move. the only way i could get it to move was by turning the traction off, and was thankfully able to drive it home. i got it into the gm dealership and they said the stability track and the crankshaft needed replaced. my abs light was still failing and i’m total it was another $1,400 of work. now the engine seems to be making a cranking noise. i’m tired of wasting money on this piece of junk!!!!!

My 2010 chevrolet equinox is burning oil very fast. i have had a mechanic at my work check the oil level every thursday for the last month and add approximately 1.5 litres every thursday. my co-worker had the same issue with her equinox and it was a recall. her oil was going into her fuel. this is clearly an issue that seems to be reoccurring. before realizing that the oil was an issue, my car would automatically shut off while driving- sometimes in the middle of the intersection.

I was driving in heavy rain and the wiper went past the driver side windshield and just stopped working. i had to pull over and wait till rain stopped to drive home. the motor sounds like it's working but wipers will not move.

While driving on the interstate in rain, the windshield wipers stopped working. the windshield wipers stopped at the top of their rotation, impeding view, and no longer moved. after returning home, having to drive slowly due to hard rain without wipers, i turned the wipers on and noticed they still didn't move. i got out of the car and walked over to windshield to see if i could hear the motor working. i could hear the motor but saw no movement of the wipers. after researching this problem, i found out that the linkage bushings are under investigation and i wanted to include my complaint so chevy issues a recall.

On monday 1/21/2019, my car broke down on the side of a busy four lane road. i had it towed to my mechanic's shop where the problem was diagnosed as a bad pcv valve system. this part is engineered very poorly and gm has continued to use it anyway. the pcv valve system allows water to collect in it and then freeze, in return blowing out the rear main seal so the engine no longer holds oil. currently, gm has a "recall" on this part, gm bulletin #14882, which should cover a car of the exact same make, model, and year as mine for up to 120,000 miles or 10 years. mine falls within both of those specs. however, when contacting gm about this recall, i have been informed that this specific recall "does not include my vin#." after researching, i've discovered this is a much larger problem than gm is willing to take responsibility for, as it is happening to many of their customers nationwide and they're all being told the same thing i was, that it doesn't match the vin#. i spent two days making phone calls, being on hold, and waiting for a return phone call from someone in the "executive department." because i couldn't wait to have a working car while waiting on their phone call, i instructed my repair man to fix my car and now i'm being told gm will not help me at all because i had it repaired on my own accord. when trying to order this part to repair my car, my repair man discovered that this part is backordered through gm, because everyone needs it replaced. the shop my car is being repaired through has had three equinoxes come into their shop since tuesday for the exact same problem, and they've all been told the same thing i have by gm customer service...and that's just one small shop in ohio. i'd like gm to extend the recall to cover not just mine, but all cars this part has been used on, and also cover the expenses to repair the engine in my car that it damaged.

I need to report that when driving on these icy roads that my awd equinox feels like it swerves? it feels like it takes me into the other lane most of the time. now, i don't know if its the awd causing it but other awd vehicles that i've driven have never did it this bad to the point that it feels almost like my back end starts going sideways.

Was driving on the road. the stabili track came on again had this replaced last year, came on the the car completely shut off while in drive in the middle of the road. scared me to death. had to have to have towed, now i'm looking at paying more to get it fixed then what i owe on it

Exhaust leak between the manifold and catalytic converter with only 57,000 miles. dangerous odor and potential carbon monoxide exposure. there was no incident that could have caused this problem. mechanic states that problem has been common among gm suvs this past year.

"takata recall" so for the last month or so i've been driving and or just at a stoplight or a stop sign and my car would go in a power mode and i can't get out of 10 miles per hour its saying something about tract system and my check engine light comes on i would have to pull over and turn the car off for a couple minutes for it to get out of that mode but sometimes it don't even do it. it can do it 10 times the time that i'm driving it's very unsafe and as i'm reading all of these complaints everyone or a lot of people is having this issue it's very scary and i'm still paying on this car i only had it for just about two years right now i would please like to find out what's going on with my car before i have to pay a lot of money to get it fixed when we don't know what's wrong with it

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle jerked violently while driving and the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body injector needed to be installed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 168,000.

January 8th it was raining really heavy and i was on my way to work while i was driving down a busy city street to work the windshield wipers just suddenly stopped. also right after i've gotten my car my car was making a loud noise i took it to the shop and they told me there's a crack in the exhaust both of these problems he said are very common in all the equinox and they actually have a recall for this problem with the 2013 chevy equinox

Windshield takes up to half an hour to defrost when first started in cold weather. i have to manually wipe off the inside windshield a few times so that i can drive to work. windshield will fog up while driving in certain conditions, such as rain, especially if there is more than one person in the vehicle, and it will take too long to defog, limiting visibility. when the heat is on for long periods, the radio overheats and stops working properly. heat continues to come out of the vents even when it is turned off. this has been an ongoing problem since i purchased the vehicle on may 21, 2016.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 28 mph, the windshield wipers seized. the vehicle was taken to mike anderson chevrolet of merrillville (1550 61st ave, merrillville, in 46410, 219-947-4151) where it was diagnosed that the wiper transmission failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving at unknown speeds, the windshield wipers became inoperable. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to clements chevrolet (1000 12th st sw, rochester, mn 55902, (507) 289-0491) and the contact was referred to the manufacturer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-4957761457. the failure mileage was 125,000.

Sabilitrak, powertrain, throttle came on again paid $457.90 1/25/2016. ac & heating unit not working clicking sound replaced 8/26/2015, key is stuck in ignition, no lights, car not mobile (now).

While traveling at 65 mph during a rain storm, the windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. after getting the vehicle home, we discovered the wiper linkage had failed. the ball jointsin the linkage were severely corroded and worn. seems.to.be the exact failure that was recalled on the 2013 equinox models (16v582000). when ordering repair parts i noted the wiper linkage is common to all equinox models from 2010-2017. vehicle has roughly 80,000 miles at time.of failure.

I have a 2010 chevrolet equinox mileage 078815 ,yesterday while out running errands and had stopped at several locations in town .i had no warning at last stop .i got back in suv and it started up ok and got ready to back out of parked spot shifted to reverse car would not move backward or forward but gear shift moved to all location but suv would not . had to get it towed home

9/24/2018 pouring rain my wipers stopped on i75 in tennessee. scariest experience of my life time. was able to get to a dealer in cleveland tn. $432 transmission wiper failed. i am now seeing others have had the same issue.

Driver's side and passenger's side curtain airbags deployed without having major impact. driver brushed a curb while driving the and airbags deployed. there is no sign of impact or damage on the vehicle that should have resulted in this happening.

Car just shuts off when on free way doing 70 or at stop light then message center says stability track control then it may sit for 5 min and then restart or may require a jump start put in new battery and had alternator tested very unsafe automobile

I recently bought this vehicle use it was wondering why the owner got rid of it now i know. there is obviously a problem with the hill assist on this vehicle and i have seen complaints on the form that other people have had the same problem and not known what it was. the problem i'm having is when the hill assiat engage's it will not disengage like it's supposed to. i actually had to have a mechanic reset the whole computer to get it to disengage the other day and remove the battery terminal today to get a disengaged. i even called the dealer today at they weren't aware of any problems they had no idea what i was talking about convenient. several mechanics know but the dealer doesn't want to acknowledge the problem and they want me to pay to have it diagnosed. i've already diagnosed it, i just want toknow what the fix is. according to every mechanic of spoke to its in the computer programming and there is no fix. i will have on this vehicle for weeks and it's already happened to me 5 times.

Transmission failure of the 3,5,r wave plate. common issue with this year make and model, transmission failed without warning while wife was heading to work, broke down in busy intersection. gm will not recognize the common problem

The windshield wipers failed. i took the car to a chevy dealership who immediately identified the problem as arising from a key part in the wipers being made of plastic instead of the previously used metal and this wearing out. he said this was a common problem and that a recall was likely but that chevy was dragging their feed. i understand they have issued the recall in canada. the wipers failed without warning during a major rain storm, creating a very real safety hazard as i drove with young children in the car.

Instrument computer mailfuctionin. light and controls stop working and nothing on radio lights up. radio screen and ac/heat controls not function properly. checked there was a recall previously.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 30 mph in a heavy rain storm, the front windshield wipers suddenly stopped operating. the failure caused a visibility hazard for the driver. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer (kring chevrolet, 1861 n. us-31, petoskey, mi) where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was 80,000.

The arm/linkage of the windshield wiper transmission broke causing the windshield wipers to stop working. happened while in motion on a city street.

The vehicle has had hard shifting ever since i got it and the other day in town it was not shifting right at all. then all of a sudden i'm stuck in second gear. no reverse, couldn't manually shift i'm just stuck in second. i could put the car in park so i stop at a grocery store to check my transmission fluid and there was no dipstick what the heck.so i put my flashers on and drive in second gear to my wifes grandmothers and park it. when i get home i research and i've come up with a wave plate causing my problem.

The windshield wipers are over extending.

I replaced the timing chain in june at my mechanic...i did not go to a dealer because i could not afford the $2000 they were asking to fix it. it is now the beginning of september and i am replacing the timing chain again. why am i reading this website and seeing thousands of complaints regarding the equinox timing chain and nothing has been done by gm. they should receive consequences for a faulty product. i called them to ask why there was not a recall when thousands of people are complaining of the same issue. they were very rude and would not offer any assistance.

Wipers stopped working due to a worn ball joint on wiper motor. it does show a recall for newer ones but not for the 2010 year. vehicle was in motion on a state highway almost caused driver to run into the ditch, heavy rain.

I was on my way to work. it started to rain, so i turned on the wipers, and they swiped a few times and stuck in the upward left position and stopped. i was on a state highway, at the time, and found it extremely difficult to see to drive. the wipers have not worked since that day. upon checking online, i've found that this is a very common problem and happens to others exactly the same way it happened with my wipers. there was a recall on the canadian model for 2013, but have not found one for 2010 and there needs to be a recall on all of the wipers for this model. the arms on the transmission come apart and stops the wipers from working. no warning......they just stop. this is a safety hazard. and to add to the problem...... to repair it, the more appropriate option is to replace the transmission/motor assembly and that part is extremely expensive, around $300. this should be a recall by chevy, as it is a safety hazard and can cause terrible accidents in the blinding rain. thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

My ignition when i tuen my key back to turn off my car it tries to start back up again by itself it has happened about 7 or 8 times now. i have been asking around what that coold be and i get in response that it could be the electrical system or the ignition. and i still have 3 yrs to pay for this car

While driving during a rainstorm the wipers stopped working. checked the fuses, but all fuses were good. the windshield wiper fluid was working but not the wipers themselves. after getting the vehicle back home took a look at the wiper assembly and one of the bushings broke off. had to replace the bushing to get the wipers to work again.

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while parked in a parking lot, the vehicle caught on fire. the fire originated from the engine compartment. the fire was extinguished by the fire department and a fire report was filed. there were no injuries. the manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, and was towed to a salvage yard. the failure mileage was 129,000. the vin was not available.

Where to begin...in 2015 i purchased this 2010 equinox from a chevy dealer and 2 months later started experiencing problems w/ the stabilitrak. i have thousands of dollars paying for this to be fixed with no solutoins to this day!! it os now a daily occurrence and comes on multiple times while driving every time i am behind the wheel now. in addition, now the engine is completely shutting off while driving it and i must coast to the side if the road!!!! with the hundreds of thousands of complaints your company has received regarding this problem over the last few years, i am guessing your company is waiting for a life to be taken! i have had this happen to me multiple times on the highway passing a car or semi and it kicks in and i have to pray that as i slow down with no control i can make it to the right lane and then on to the shoulder with out getting hit or worse!!! there are even mornings where i go out to start my car and...either it doesn't start at all w/ no sound, it starts with the stabilitrak already on or it clicks on as soon as i put it in reverse. i am keeping all my receipts together and my family knows where they are in case anything should happen to me due to the lack of chevrolet assistance for thousands of people dealing w/ the same issues!!!! yes i have a warranty but was told that is not covered and i have already had a new transmission put in, throttle body replaced, wires replaced, etc... and still no solution and this is not the first time i have filed a complaint here. i will never recommend a chevy to anyone and will share my experience with as many people as possible!

Oil burning which leads to a oil change almost 1500 miles with top off service between changes. then shaking of engine while in idle and while accelerating.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. upon starting the vehicle, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the blend door motors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

My transmission started shifting hard last week & i took it into the dealership to be told my transmission is going out. the dealership informed me i can drive it until that happens but i may loose power & the vehicle may stall or completely die while i'm driving. i was told if that happens to re-start the vehicle and i should be able to take off again. this is scary to say the least & i've found several hundred other consumers are reporting the same issues. many of them have had faulty transmissions replaced but are experiencing re-occurring failure due to what's believed to be defective parts being used by chevy/gm. several consumers didn't have any indication the transmissions were failing & it did happen while they were driving putting them @ risk & creating dangerous situations. i was quoted $4560 for this repair but with no guarantee a new transmission will not go out the same way this one is. the problems i've had with this vehicle have all made me afraid to drive it b/c i don't feel safe but this is by far the most worrisome. can you please look into this & help us? we really need to know if the "new transmissions" will be a fix for this problem. gm seems to be aware of this issue but remarks the government has to issue recalls. thank you!

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 45 mph, the windshield wipers seized. the contact had to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road until the rain stopped. the vehicle was taken to ballas buick gmc (5715 central ave, toledo, oh 43615, (567) 202-1198) where the windshield wipers were repaired, but the contact was unaware of the diagnosis. after the repair, the windshield wipers failed to function at the highest speed. the vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for further diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 125,000.

Driving down the road going 55mph and all of a sudden i loose speed control to almost 20 mph. i try to press the gas to accelerate and it feels like the brakes are being pressed down. have to press gas pedal almost to the floor to get it off the road safely. immediately turned on emergency flashers to alert vehicles behind me. stabilitrk light and tc light comes on. i have read plenty of forums having this same problem with the 2010 cheverelet equinox and nobody seems to know the solution to this problem. have had several mechanics and break specialist look at the problem and they are confused to why this is happening. i have a small child in the back seat. thank god we weren't on a 70 mph highway and that happened. there could have been fatalities. i dont have any mechanic receipts because they dont know what to start to fix the problem with. they said it could be numerous ideas( brakes, throttle, electrical, etc). this should be investigated immediately!!

Low oil, mixed with antifreeze. engine light came on. good to my mechanic, ended replacing the catalytic converters, water pum, spark plugs, battery.

2010 chevy equinox ltz windshield failure! wednesday night, may 2, 2018, i was driving home from the four winds casino, south bend, in, it was pouring down rain...when i got into mishawaka, in, my windshield wipers suddenly stopped and lodged to the left of the drivers side! i got out of the car, pushed the wipers back down in there proper place and i could hear the motor running! i got back into the car and turned on the wipers several times, they would not budge...i took the equinox into basney honda on thursday, may 3, 2018 and they inspected the vehicle. they told me the windshield motor and transmission assembly needed to be replaced! i bought this suv in march from basney honda! i have only had the car a couple of months and problems already? this is very dangerous, plus, the cost of repair! total cost= $453.43. also, my research shows many recalls on this same issue by gm! many complaints by consumers! why does this keep happening, and why has this not been addressed? no wonder no one wants to buy a chevy! when i purchased my 2002 toyota camry solara used in 2010, it was years before i had any repairs! never a windshield issue like this...never! i thought i had made a good choice buying this chevy equinox suv, liking it a lot, but, now, i am looking to get another toyota, honda, nissan or mazda and trade this one in! i have called a certified chevy dealer to have an inspection and diagnostic done on thursday, may 10, 2018. after that, i will call the chevy recall number for further assistance! this is a very dangerous safety hazard! i could not see! i could have had an accident and ran off the road, or worse yet, been killed or killed someone else! i hope i can get reimbursed the cost of this repair!

As i was approaching to a stop light my truck began to shake and vibrate as it was trying to shut itself down. as the light turned and and i tried to push the gas peddle, the car went a little then stopped. i cranked the key again, started, then shut off. now this has happened before my the truck would start back up and drive again. you can hear this weird rattling noise and while driving i was always cautious not knowing if my car would just stop randomly, or it if was just a fluke. no fluke. i see many people with the same issues and gm needs to be held responsible! i drive with my 3 and 4 year old daily, as well as taking my client's to and from appointments and running errands. just feel so violated that a car was sold to me knowing the pre historic conditions.

Transmission needs to be replaced at 109,000 miles. no warning, and car has been well maintained.

On december 22nd, 2017 as my husband and i were traveling to our hometown from fort bragg, north carolina, our vehicle unexpectedly lost acceleration while driving on the highway at night. this was not only very scary, but also very dangerous. imagine other vehicles whizzing by at 80mph at night and your car only wants to go a fourth of that. the screen read, “reduced engine power”. we were fortunate that no one ran into the back of our vehicle, before we could pull off on to the shoulder. the car was towed the remainder of the drive and then taken to flow chevrolet mid january 2018. while at this dealership, we were given the following diagnosis codes, p0016 crankshaft position not plausible, p0089 fuel pressure regulator performance, p228d fuel pressure reg 1 performance,ebcm v0100-71 lost communication. the man helping us recommended that the pistons and rings/ timing chains be replaced for $5629.67 or an engine swap for $9250.76. come to find out, this is a well-known issue with the 2010 chevrolet equinox and car forums all over the internet have complained about the exact same issues. how is there not a recall for this? this is highly unsafe!

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. when the vehicle was started, the contact heard an abnormal rumbling noise for five minutes. while driving various speeds, an abnormal knocking noise was heard. there were no warning indicators illuminated during the failures. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was observed that there was no oil in the vehicle; however, the failure was not identified. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Owner was driving the vehicle and was slowing down to a stop light and the engine shut off. when the vehicle was restarted, the engine made a knocking noise and continued to shut off at every stop light and stop sign. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed the driver that there was very little oil in the engine. the mechanic informed the owner that there were metal shavings in the oil that was left. the mechanic told the owner that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was purchased at the end of jan 2018 and had an oil change at rhat time. the vehicle was driven home from the mechanic and has sat since.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined that there was no oil in the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and requested that the vehicle be towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the failure mileage was 84,000.

When i activated the switch to turned on the wiper blades, i could here the motor, but the blades would not move at all. the problem was the wiper transmission was broken. this occurred while driving in a snow storm on 4-15-2018. i took the car to a chev. dealer and it was repaired for 371.44 including tax.

While driving in the rain the wipers stopped working in the vertical position.

Vehicle hesitates to accelerate while trying to take off after being stopped. i have to change the oil every three weeks and by a week and half the oil is 1/4 less and really dark. there’s no visible leaks or oil stains on the drive way.

I only have 99,500 miles on my 2010 equinox running good and i keep up on the maintenance and for no reason the timing chain stretched and jumped when i went to start it one day

Takata recall: my cars engine is running extremely rough, it's idling very "bumpy" and seems to sputter, stalling out (while driving or stopped) and continuing to run a few seconds after i turn it off and the check engine keeps coming on and going off. when i took it in to see what was going on with it, the tech explained that my high pressure fuel pump is what is causing all the issues. i was talking to a friend about it and she sent me a link showing me that a recall was done on my make and model so i called my local chevy dealership and they show nothing for my vin. upon calling the actual chevy number listed on the site where we saw the recall they explained that even though my car is having the same issues for the part being recalled, my vin is not included and that i will have to pay out of pocket. this is extremely frustrating! after finding this website i started reading complaints and the same thing is happening to another person with the same vehicle. i understand that these cars are made in different locations and the parts in those locations may be made differently then the parts in others but if we are having the same issues, i would think that another investigation needs to be opened and another recall needs to be issued including all vin's for this make and model. if this has to be paid out of pocket a little help would be appreciated too. this is an expensive fix.

While driving the car on the highway, it will accelerate really high then it will shift and go back down but it's doing it almost all the time know. it showed no error codes when taken in and transmission fluid is good.

The climate control system intermittently blows either high heat or no heat at all. i found a safety recall # 090298 for this specific problem and called my dealer. they have no recall for this and won't fix it for no cost unless they can find a recall! if you need more information please advise. thank you in advance for your assistance. this happens of course when in motion no matter what type of street or highway i'm on.

A year after i purchased my used equinox my water pump went out. while at the dealership they realize that my opinions have been worn and my timing chain needed to be replaced. less than 6 months after my engine light popped on.. this car has been unreliable almost the whole time i've owned it. last march i replace the timing chain again. after much research i realize that my timing chain keeps getting destroyed because the high pressure fuel pump is leaking gas into my crankcase. chevy has put out a recall for my make and model vehicle but my vin is not listed. i'm not sure why it wouldn't be listed especially since i am experiencing the same symptoms that is listed in the bulletin.

Service stabilitrak, reduced engine power, slapping noise in steering as well as major vibration

I filed a complaint 4 days ago #11182292. i've contacted gm and they have no recall on my specific vehicle. there was a recall #090298 done for the exact problem i'm experiencing. neither the dealer nor gm seems willing to include my car in this recall. i'm a senior citizen living on a fixed income. i'm taking the car to the dealer for diagnosis today. i'm asking for help paying for this if it is diagnosed with the same problem as the vehicles that were recalled. all the items listed on that particular recall # are identical type identical to what i'm experiencing. your assistance would be greatly appreciated in this matter.

Wipers spontaneously stopped working. motor continued but connection assembly deteriorated and fell apart. had to replace entire motor wiper assembly unit. this occurred in june of 2018.

Vehicle began experiencing stalling out. determined to be caused by metal shavings in engine. the only prior engine work on the vehicle had been done by chevrolet to address a recall in 2013 for high oil consumption. the engine was rebuilt in december of 2013. no other work was done to the engine. the repair for this issue was replacement of the engine.

Was in motion on the highway during a state of emergency snow storm and the wipers went completely out i spinned and almost crashed. after reading reviews this is common and gm only recalled certain years and vin numbers leaving others to deal with the safety issue this is a major concern. my son was also in the car and a part of the faulty wiper system chevy is selling to its customers.

This is the 2nd time my wipers have seized while operating during a snowfall. it was not stormy blizzard conditions either just had the wipers on slow to clear light snow. i was city driving barely doing 25 both times. it happened last april i had it repaired. now they seized again last night. this is a safety hazzard and i this chevrolet should take responsibility for it. i had less then 100,000 miles on it the first time an now i have 104,000 and it broke again.

Wipers transmission stopped working. transmission revving high before shifting. motor ticking.

Balance chain pins wear, allowing the chain to stretch.cause engine noise. i took the car in for a brake job and said the engine is making noises it shouldn’t be making.the advisor said that’s nomal for that car to make that noise.it’s the same recall for the 2010-2011 equinox on the 2.4l engine.(laf).that year 2010-2011 have a special coverage adjustmentthe 2014 equinox has the same problems and you need to look into this because people paying for a no fix.

Driving on state highway when vehicle started acting like it would die. i was almost home and when i parked it found it had almost no oil in vehicle after checking it before traveling home. oil light did not come on. mechanic says frozen pcv valve in rear crankshaft; it could have blown and left me stranded or in accident; mechanic said there was a recall but my particular vin wasn't included

14882 special coverage adjustment-plugged pcv orifice in intake manifold. dealer in columbus ne. 68601 ernest auto sales told me my 2010 vin. number not listed for the recall back main seal blowed out no warranty .i see other people same problem with seal and again are cars not covered. i own 2 equinons 2010 and 2018.. maybe i need to look at other brands instead if you have a know problem and wont stand behind your product that's sad you make your decision and ill make mine!!! i was driving it started to smoke a little plus could smell it when i stoped

While driving through a rain storm on interstate 495 south capital beltway the car windshield wipers stopped. the wipers would not work.

Wiper stopped working linkage broke

Variable valve timing chain issue as with the previous years models that have had problems.2007 to 2009 model years were recalled for this same issue and the 2010 model year v6 is havig the same problem. codes p0016 and p0017. crankshaft and camshaft correlation. check engine light illuminates. same problem as 2007 thru 2009 that were covered. i called gm but they said the recall did not cover my vin specific.

Service airbag light keeps coming on. it doesn't matter if i am stopped or driving down the road.

Our 2010 chevy equinox was working fine. last week we came to a stop at a stop sign... heard a bang noise and it started to idle rough, and shut off at stop sign ( hard to even know...since radio still playing). also sounds like a thrashing machine.... check engine light came on and has since gone off and back on and back off. what is the best correction for this safety issue. continues to shut off at stop signs. ????

The automatic transmission completely stopped working while the vehicle was in motion. a texas certified repair shop diagnosed the issue and concluded that the automatic transmission needed to be entirely replaced at a cost of $3,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that there was no heat upon entering the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. an unknown dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the computer module failed. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, the engine indicator illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was not performing properly and felt sluggish. an independent mechanic replaced the transmission and the timing chain. trapp chevrolet in houma, louisiana was made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was also made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

My car stopped in the middle of the highway and i had to sit there for a a little while before it started back. the car started back. i drove the car a little over a 1/.2 of mile and it stopped again. i stopped and and sat and cranked it back up. i made it to the repair shop to be told my transmission had failed. the car only has 116,000 miles on it. i have had to replace 2 air compressors on the car. the car has also did an automatic shutdown on me. i have had to tow this car 4 times. i think the 2010 equinox is a faulty car and is unsafe for children and families to be riding around in. the last accident happen on a busy intersection with me and my husband we could have been hurt with all the major traffic coming in our directions.

Since i purchased this vehicle, i constantly get a "service airbag" message on my dashboard. i have notified the dealer as well as gm/chevorlet by phone and was told that unfortunately there is no recall for this. i took my car to the dealer in which i purchased and since they did not see the message they said there is nothing they can do. i fear (god forbid) being in an accident and the airbag does not deploy. i do travel with my children in which one of the 3 is a toddler. is there anything that can be done. - also which is very annoying my key gets stuck in the ignition. now i have 2 sets of keys one gets stuck more than the other, but there are times where i have to spend hours trying to remove it - i took it to the dealer but once again was told nothing is wrong with this. i have seen numerous videos and forums with the same complaint. needles to say i would never purchase a chevy again! too many issues for a car that i've only had a few years.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving unknown speeds, the defroster failed to blow out air. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was 61,000.

2010 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to problems with high pressure fuel pump. *ld the consumer stated the high pressure fuel pump need to be replaced 3.5 years apart. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer (kern chevrolet buick gmc, 218 s walnut st, celina, oh 45822) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and the bottom half of the engine was gone. the dealer gave the contact a loaner vehicle and replaced the engine for free since the mileage was less than 100,000. the contact requested the warranty on the new motor, but was informed that the warranty paperwork had to remain in the files. the contact could not receive the warranty or a copy of the warranty. at 42,000 miles later, the new engine failed due to the timing chain. the contact asked about the warranty and was informed that there was no warranty on the new engine. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the first engine was replaced free of charge, but the second engine would have to be paid for out of pocket. the manufacturer was contacted a second time and the contact was informed that there was a three year warranty on the new engine. when the manufacturer was contacted a third time at the dealer, the contact was informed of the same thing as when she called them initially. the contact stated that there was a pcv valve recall. since ohio was not a cold state, the manufacturer stated that the recall would not be honored. the vehicle remained at the dealer since the second week of december 2017. the dealer provided a loaner vehicle, which was still in use by the contact. the failure mileage was 42,000. *tt *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, the vehicle independently decelerated and shut off without warning. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called a local dealer (chevrolet of homewood, 18033 halsted st, homewood, il 60430) and was informed that he would have to pay for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that it was up to the dealer to repair the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 117,535.

Intermittent loss of system heat. blower works but blows frigid air into cabin and onto windshield causing frosting and safety issue. controls do not work to correct issue. actuator doors either don’t move or move randomly. no change in blower air. air temp feels like below zero. no warning of change from hot to cold air. vehicle can be stationary, in motion, highway speeds, side street speeds, turning, straight, it doesn’t matter. in going to destination heat stopped and cold air blew. this has been a recurring issue for about 2 years. dealer says not coding or storing codes. main computer doesn’t sense the problem. actuators recalibrated on friday, it reoccurred on saturday. there is a recall on the control system brain but dealer unwilling to do repairs. 2010 and 2011 were the worst years for issues in these vehicles. many complaints of the same issues. dealer says they can’t fix it if it doesn’t display codes according to my almost $4000 warranty service contract. i love my equinox but i need it fixed and working. brought it into dealer on friday, intake person actually felt the frigid air coming from blower. no amount of flipping switches, turning knobs or pushing buttons correct this issue. still they don’t fix it because of no codes. i say main computer is malfunctioning because it doesn’t sense the problem therefore it doesn’t show codes. dealer admits there is an issue, just don’t know what it is. on a personal note, i am a cancer survivor and have many medical issues, i also transport young children in my vehicle. this issue is a health hazard to myself and them.

When i was driving on a city street headed to the highway lost gears with no warning my car would not go into any gears.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the vehicle restarted after several attempts. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to mike shaw buick gmc (1313 motor city drive, colorado springs, co 80906) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the front defrost failed to produce hot air. additionally, the odor of exhaust fumes was noticed inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and then to benson auto chevrolet (28 n main st, franklin, nh 03235), but the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 107,000. *tt *tr

My vehicle is experiencing the same issues as reported in gm service bulletin 14882. i was told my vin was not covered under that’s bulletin. i have spent $800 so far on repairs. recently all the oil was lost through blown seal due to pressure build up in the engine. excess moisture was found in air box near pcv hose.

I was driving to the store in the rain and the driver's side wiper stopped working. my son replaced the bushings, then on my way into work in the rain both stopped working i took it to the repair shop and they tell me it is the wiper transmission and the transmission linkage. there is a recall in the us for 2013 but there needs to be for 2010-2013 like canada has. this dangerous

Original recall 09 v4 89000 was supposed to have fixed visibility issue. car was taken in at the time of the original recall. the vehicle is showing symptoms of the exact same issue as before where defroster is no longer working because of controls not functioning. radio is also out along with possible other unknown electrical issues. we've turn the car on and off several times hoping it was just a glitch, however it appears the problems of the first recall are back again. driving the vehicle pose a threat has we live in weather we're having to have control over the defrosting is needed. defroster and panel do not work because of lack of electrical control. my worry is that this is systemic, the the issue is reoccurring, every so years or so, that other issues will continually make this an issue in the future.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. when the contact activated the windshield wiper switch, the windshield wipers failed to operate. the contact stated that the windshield wiper transmission unit was inoperable. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000 *bf “parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”*jb

I have had two incidents of wiper failure on my used 2010 chevy equinox. i just purchased my used equinox the end of august 2018. in about two weeks after purchase, i was driving on interstate 95 in maryland, and the wipers stopped working during a rain incident. fortunately i made it home. i took it to the dealer where i purchased it and they said they repaired the bushings on the linkage. the 2nd incident happened in november of 2018 during a snow incident. my wife was using the equinox to drive to the bank. it was snowing and she was using the wipers. again the wipers stopped working! she was able to make it home and park it safely in the driveway. when she brought it home, i was able to hear the wiper motor working, but the arms were not moving. we have not used the vehicle since this last incident happened. we have had two wiper linkage failure incidents in approx. 3 months. i don't know what we would have done if we were on a long family trip. it is very scary when your wipers stop working and you cannot see the road you are driving on, or traffic around you.

Takata recall my suv keep turning off every time i make a stop on a red light or a stop sign or even when i am in traffic. i don’t know what to do anymore i send it to every shop to try to fix some don’t know the problem or others don’t want to even try to fix it i even send it to cheney dealers and they think it was something else they change that part but still has the same problem i been spending a lot of money on this suv that i just don’t want to bother anymore. please try to help me out. the bad think too is that i am still paying for this car and i asked the financial worker to help me and they don’t care. we keep searching online what to do and i’m reading that these cars are recalls so please try to help me out. thank you

This suv has had a new transmission, motor and now it has been just cuts out and no power and on the message center says stability track light we have put a new battery and brought it to two different gm certified car garages and no one knows what to do car is unsafe when it just decides to randomly stall out and has no power until after it sits for about 5 min it may restart or may need a jump start very scary situation it can happen when driving on freeway or in town or even in line a drive thru line in park you never know this has happened about 6-8 times and there is no warning of when it will happen nor any kind of pattern very scary and unsafe

My veh stalled on me mid drive said engine power reduced, it did not let me accelerate and i almost got hit. simultaneously the stabilitrack message came on and watch for ice, did this happen because of the cold? also few days later it was storming and my wipers stopped in the middle of the window and i was on the fwy in the fast lane. i had to get soaked from rolling m window down to pull over. roadside came to stop traffic to let me on the right side shoulder because i was lucky i had room to pull over or even see in the first place. i couldnt see anything!

As driving nov 19, 2018. the car stalled, engine problem, my husband had to push across three lanes of traffics ! almost got run down . for no reason the car just stopped running! we were putting one quart of oil per week?? in between regular oil changes. the car was towed, our mechanic told us engin seized, needed a new engine?? we still owe 3700 on the car and it doesn't run?? i'm so mad that this has been an on going problem with this year and model?? gm owes us a new car!!

As i was driving down a 4 lane highway, i suddenly lost power and the engine started clattering. i limped to the nearest exit, and that is where the car died. i had it towed to the nearest town, and then we put it on a trailer and took it to our mechanic. he said that it had blown a rod in the engine, and that it would need to be replaced for $6000+. there were no warning lights at all. i had been monitoring the oil level because i knew i was getting closer to a needed oil change. even after this happened, we started it to drive it on and off the trailer, and there was still no oil light!!! all recalls had been done. as we had a 100,000 warranty, it was gone through very closely before that expired.

Even when my seatbelts are connected the warning chimes continue to go off. during motion, on a city street and even on the highway it periodically makes the sound as if the seatbelt is not connected.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 75 mph, the reduced engine power warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle independently decelerated to 15 mph. the contact stated that the failure was more prevalent during the colder months. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Windshield wipers stopped working in rain storm on toll road at high speed. had to keep driving with very limited vision. did not want to stop on toll road. the arm from with wiper transmission came off the motor wheel that spins.

Windshield wipers stopped working during a downpour on a 6 lane highway at night. wiper was off the side of the drivers window, was able to push them back into place, and you can hear the wiper motor running, the spray still worked and the back wiper but the front wipers will not move. this was a very scary situation, even more ao that my 6 year okd was in the xar with me. this is a huge safety hazard.

Drivers side windshield wiper failed to operate.

Each year, when outside temperatures are cold, the check engine light comes on and the engine loses power either while driving or idle, and the vehicle runs very rough.

I could not turn on my defrost on while i was driving i had to pull over and wait for it to kick back on so it could defrost enough for me to see where i was going to get home i have the videos

The vehicle is burning oil out before the given mileage causing the engine light to come on loud knocking in the engine smoke

Drivtng 45 mile hr shouder made noise stopped at traffic would not move called aaa cars were driving around me ramp truck towed car to best transmission shop call gm said no warranty only has 75,000 miles

1. transmission went out. 2. engine consumes all oil within 3,000 miles.

2010 chevy equinox will lose power at any speed. i have lost power on the interstate at 65mph, local driving at 40mph as well as stopping at a traffic light. it pretty much just happens out of the blue endangering my life as well as the vehicles around me. the check engine light will come on but does not stay on. if i turn the vehicle off , it will restart and may run fine for days or weeks afterward. i have contacted gm , but to date have not had the issue resolved.

Timing chian expanded causing check engine light on and fog on front winshield in the morning and at times during the day

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 60 mph in the rain, the windshield wiper blades suddenly stopped operating. upon inspection, it was discovered that the ball joints inside the windshield wiper module failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer (libertyville chevrolet, 1001 s. milwaukee, libertyville, il) were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 86,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the engine would rev. in addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. new holland auto group (508 w main st, new holland, pa 17557, (877) 217-8936) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 137,000.

Driving down road to set of lights stopped at red green light to proceed did not move, cars behind me almost crashed into me in drive moved slowly to curb side it just wont move city st on highway 55 miles hr prior heard a clunk transmission case 8-4377215669

Engine light on with 60000 miles, timing chain code, known issue and gm wanted $4000.00 to fix. changed all timing gears and tentioners in december of 2017.

While driving defrosters & radio quit working and had to stop because windshield fogged up and cannot see. shut off car and waited 10 minutes or so and started back up and worked fine, about a couple weeks ago same thing again defrost stopped working with radio and had to stop again. known issue but not on recall list.

While driving, the car would not accelerate, pulled onto a street and put the car into park. attempted again and the car slowly drove. another incident, my son was driving and he said it just "wouldn't drive", luckily he was near a relatives house and pulled into the drive. he attempted to move the car and put it into reverse and it would not go into reverse. the car is now at a chevy dealer. now this may not be deemed a "safety issue", but what is the issue, the car only has 65,000 and we are being told by chevy that the car needs a new transmission. at what point can a non-safety issue be deemed a recall. apparently there is a bulletin regarding the chevy equinox 2010, many many complaints, and chevy will not repair them. what can be done?

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 45 mph, one of the tires on the passenger side exploded and caused the driver's air bag to deploy without warning. there were no injuries from the deployment. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. suddenly, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the guardrail. the contact suffered head injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. the dealer (scoville-meno chevrolet gmc, 8 s main st, bainbridge, ny 13733, (877) 274-2485) was contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 142,000. *tt carfax not able to process vin updated 9/26/18*jb

While driving my equinox, there was a whining noise that started. when i turn my wheel, the steering wheel is making a grinding noise. and becomes very loose. i currently do not feel safe driving this car

Pcv system failure with a blown rear main seal. while driving down the highway the rear main seal blew to a known faulty design by gm. this caused the vehicle to loose all power & oil on the highway. tried to get the vehicle to the side of the road, almost hitting over cars due to loss of power. this was later determined investigated and found to be a known pcv system failure. gm is aware of the many of reports of the 2.4 motor & the problems. this is all covered under gm bulltein 14882: special coverage adjustment – plugged pcv orifice in intake manifold – 2010-2014 buick chevrolet gmc

My catalytic converter went out with less than 100,000 miles on the car. there is a service bulletin for this issue, but my car does not fit in the "build date window" although the bulletin covers the year and engine type.

Engine loses power abruptly, power train light and check engine light on

Bulletin #14882. my car is at 124,532 miles when the rear main seal blew out due to freezing of the pcv valve. after many times of this car being in the shop getting repaired, they weren't willing to take any of the responsibility and fix it, due to the miles of the car being barely over their limit. i feel they should have done something to help me out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 55 mph, the speed suddenly began to decrease. the vehicle eventually would not operate in the drive position although the engine was still operating. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer (genesis chevrolet, 21800 giation ave, east, mi) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 106,000. *tt *as

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the driver's side defrost and the floor vents on both sides failed to produce hot air. additionally, the radio panel overheated and became inoperable without warning. the contact called (bud kouts chevrolet, 2801 e michigan ave, lansing, mi 48912) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated without warning. the vehicle was towed to bomnin chevrolet (11701 sw 152nd st, miami, fl 33177) where it was diagnosed that the housing needed to be replaced and the transmission was overhauled. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 87,540.

Timing chain, water pump, tensioner all went bad, causing further internal problems. came to a stop and would not re-start. chevrolet required an "authorized" diagnosis. chevrolet had previously extended warranties on this motor to 120,000 miles due to this problem. i had 124,600, so chevrolet refused to help. cost me over $2400 and the car still won't run. per internet searches, this is a very common problem for the 4-cyl eco tech engine. (i believe canada required a recall on this engine!)

I was on the way to the store with my two children i pulled out of my drive way and the car didnt want to pull. i let off the gas and pushed the gas again i started thinking make it just had some trash or something cause the car did fine. i got to the store and pulled in the parking lot the car wouldn't move at all. i had it towed my the chevy place and they said that it was the inner transmission seeing that it has had otber transmission issue might want to take a look that the whole unit of the transmission. thanks

I purchased this car as used. when i first bought it there was a ticking sound that could barely be heard. the dealer said that was common. for vehicles sitting in the lot. i brought the car back once it got a little louder and they said most fuel pumps make that sound overtime but there was no issue. and that the manifold was causing the loud noise and gas smell. and needed to get repaired. that was during the warranty period .now an year later. a week ago my car started making the same sound again and been getting louder. my check engine was blinking a d i noticed the car wasn't driving as smoothly and was using up more gas.an engine power reduced light came on and my engine just cut off.i had to get it to towed to a shop and there is an issue with the fuel pump pressure. i see there have been a lot of issues with fuel pump on this vehicle and a tsb recall. this is a safety concern as it is causing the engine to cut off. this happens to me on a busy street. thank god i wasn't on the highway i get on to go to work

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving at unknown speeds, the instrument panel failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to ryan chevrolet (1501 w pine st, hattiesburg, ms 39401), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

2010 chevrolet equinox 2.4l engine is burning oil. i took this to the deal and was pushed away saying i had oil leak. this is not true. i took my 2010 chevrolet equinox to second dealer and they advised the was metal shavings and the oil consumption was useless because the of the shavings. now gm will not replace the engine, i provided the requested documents so that the deal could make the exception to replace the engine but was denied. every time i go to start the engine and drive off it stalls.

Once vehicle reaches 25 mph the stability control turns off and simultaneously the abs turns off and awd turns off ass well

Same problem as with a 2006 equinox the heater defroster goes cold warm and is not safe the 2006 had a recall and was brought to denooyer chev colonie ny for recall repair now the same problem with this 2010 equinox ltz. this time the radio has no sound on left side weird. when i turn up the heat it starts a clicking sound and will not stop until it reaches a certain temperature then the heat will come on for 4-5 minutes and go cold and winter it at my doorstep shortly. this needs to be addressed by gm i will contact denooyer chevrolet to see if they will repair it for free also read that a computer issue could cause this problem. this problem will occur stationary in motion it doesn't matter its broke and needs to be fixed i have kids to bring to school etc

Gota letter from them saying thieir an issuse with the airbags want to know if mine are defected and need to be replaced now...

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a transmission wave plate failure and the transmission needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and had the vehicle towed to terryville chevrolet (302 main st, terryville, ct 06786 (860) 506-6404) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed replacement. the vehicle was still not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted again and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. the contact stated that the manufacturer offered no further assistance and opened a case. the failure mileage was 41,000. the vin was unavailable. *bf consumer stated car wouldn't go in reverse. updated 8/21/18*jb

My engine light comes on i take car to gm dealer and they tell me i need a catalytic converter, they didn't tell me that there was a special service cover for the part, when i called them back about it the tell me that me car was out of the mile part of the coverage and that it would have to pay for it myself, i call gm and spoke to a lady name adrea and she informs me the same thing i told her i never received any thing in the mail concerning is coverage, she said the mailed them out march 2017, i asked if she was able to tell if there was one sent to my address she could not. this part is should have never be a special service coverage, because it is a environment issues, this car is 7 years old. so i have been going back and forth trying to get gm to fix this.

I have issues with my windshield wipers having disconnected leaving my wipers to not be usable. this happened driving home from work in a downpour - almost getting into an accident. also it happen with my husband and 2 small children in my car again in the rain. i fear for the safety of my family due to the wipers becoming inoperative at the time they are needed most. i have seen multiple chevy equinox (unsure of the year of these) that have had this happened, pulled over on the side of the road with their wipers stuck up on the windshield. i have also read many forums online about this. i seen a recall in canada for the equinox 2010-2017 but this isn't covered in the us as i have called the dealership about this.

Stabilitrak service light is on and abs light is on

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving unknown speeds, the defroster failed to blow out air. the contact called a local dealer (gus paulos chevrolet, 4050 w 3500 s west, valley city, ut 84120) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. the manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. the failure mileage was 118,758.

I have a 2010 chevrolet equinox and on july 21st, 2017 it would not go into reverse. after doing some research online i've seen that many others have had the same problem that i have been experiencing. no 3rd gear/no reverse. it says it has a wave plate that often breaks and shoots shattered pieces into the transmission, all without any warning or suspicion that anything could be wrong. i called the finance company which then l then led me to gm customer service telling me there were no recalls or information about anything. it is now october 3rd, 2017 and my car has been sitting in the same parking space (cannot reverse to get out of parking spot) with a full tank of gas. i urge anyone who experiences any problem to report it. i need help and i need it asap!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the defrost failed without warning. in november of 2016, the defrost failed intermittenly. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer (john jones salem, 1450 in-60, salem, in, 47167, 812-883-3081) where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel software needed to be replaced, and that there was no recall at the time. due to the repair cost, the vehicle was not repaired. in january of 2017, the contact received the notification for nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibilty). the same local dealer was contacted and scheduled an appointment. upon arrival at the dealer, the contact was informed that even though there was a recall for the existing failure and a letter was receieved, the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer stated that they were not sure why she received the recall letter, and confirmed that the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer would not assist and referred the contact to nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Beginning around 30,000 miles i began experiencing a clunking sound and jerking when the transmission would shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. i took it into the dealership multiple times and was told they could not duplicate the problem. i was told that it was because i was always driving in eco mode. even out of eco mode i still experienced the clunk/jerk. once the warranty ran out i was unable to take it in and pay the diagnostic fee to be told nothing was wrong. recently i noticed more slipping especially when accelerating to enter traffic on busy interstate causing hesitation and danger when trying to merge at high speeds. after getting off the highway and crawling home, i parked the vehicle without incident. after parking upon trying to shift into gear it refused to shift at all. towed to local mechanic and was told the transmission was out, had towed to gm dealership. battling gm now trying to get assistance with replacement since this is a common issue and it was acting up before warranty expired. gm should be ashamed for not fixing this common problem

Exhaust manifold cover issue -the car made a loud noise when i start the car. i took it to an auto repair place when noise was unbearable and found that the exhaust manifold cover was cracked and that was causing toxic air pushed back into the car when i turn on a/c or heat which is hazardous to the occupants health. so i needed to get it fixed asap. i googled to see if there is any recall or warranty extension on this part so i can take it to the dealership and there was no recall or warranty extension on this part. i researched online and came across complains from other chevy owners regarding this issue (complains seen online). i contacted chevy to complain about this issue as well as see if they would reimburse the money i spent on this repair (over $600) and they told me i should have taken it to their dealership where in reality would have cost me more than $1000 if there is no recall or warranty extension on this part (the chevy folks are aware that there is no recall on this part). i believe this is a health hazard for people who are not aware of this problem and drive around with a cracked exhaust manifold cover because they cannot afford to make that expensive repair. i contacted another auto repair place and they told me the same thing about toxic gas being pumped into the car if that cover is not fixed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power, the vehicle would not shift into gear while being operated, and the abs warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission, abs sensor, and motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was offered. the failure mileage was approximately 115,656.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine started to hesitate. the contact pulled over in a parking lot to check the oil, and noticed there was no oil in the reservoir. the contact also stated that three quarts of oil were added to the vehicle one month before. the contact had experienced the oil consumption issue for approximately a year. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (duteau chevrolet in lincoln, nebraska) and was informed that the warranty was extended by the manufacturer however, the vin did not qualify. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 101,391.

As we were driving on a city street in a torrential rain storm, my windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. i pulled over to a side road, turned the car off and back on, and they still did not work. i pushed the windshield wiper lever and they would not move. i was on vacation at the time and luckily found a chevrolet dealership nearby. they diagnosed the condition almost immediately as corrosion to the front wiper transmission. the service advisor said it was easy to diagnose because they have seen this issue happen on many chevrolet equinox cars. he looked up recall information and this exact problem is currently recalled only on a 2013 chevrolet equinox (chevrolet recall reference #25302). since i have a 2010 equinox, i had to pay for this repair out of pocket for $240.80. the dealership said i would have a good case trying to get reimbursed for this, since it is an exact problem he has seen many times and is currently on a recall for a different year equinox. i just called chevrolet's recall department, and they said there is nothing they can do, because they can only approve reimbursement for active recalls, which is based on the vehicle's vin number. if and when a recall for a 2010 equinox happens, then i would be eligible for reimbursement. i am filling out this report, because you need to know this is the exact same problem that is currently recalled on a 2013 chevy equinox, and deserves to be looked into for the 2010 equinox as well.

I had exited i75 and was driving on a 35mph county road when the incident occurred. i was driving at a slow speed in anticipation of stopping at a red light at a major intersection. stepped on the brakes on my 2010 chevy equinox and the pedal went all the way down, but car was still rolling. no warning sign from the computer in the car. i'm sure there are others out there with the same complaint. major driver/road safety issue!!

While driving on the freeway in hard rainstorm, the windshield wipers became inoperable. this caused a near complete loss of forward vision. was able to guide vehicle to side of the road. rain was such that only guidance by white/yellow stripes was possible; any object forward of car could not be seen through rain on windshield. wipers were movable by hand, and motor was audibly operational; a linkage internal to the car had failed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle did not accelerate when the accelerator was depressed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and it was diagnosed with fractured wave plate that needed to placed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 64.300.

While driving on an arterial city street approx 50mph the vehicle lunged unexpectedly with a hard knock sound. after slowing at the light the vehicle continued on normally. the next day when the vehicle was put in reverse, to back out of the garage, nothing happened and when the accelerator was pressed still nothing happened. the vehicle was put back into park and then back into reverse again and this time the transmission engaged normally. this happened again later the same day. i took the vehicle to my dealer and described the problem. a technician was able to recreate the issue and stated that it was probably the wave plate cracking in the transmission. he states this has become a very common problem with this make, model and year and when it fully breaks it can do alot of damage. later in the morning the service rep called and stated the wave plate should be replaced and that it would cost $3600. i looked this issue up on the nhtsa website and their are numerous complaints related to this very part within the transmission, many with scary stories of what happened. chevy customer service states that there was a notice put out for model years 2007-2009 but nothing after that for the exact same safety issue. this has become a trend and the wave plate/transmission issues with the 2010 chevy equinox need to be addressed by the dealer before someone is hurt. this needs to be a recall item so that the customer is safe and not stuck with a $4000 repair for something that the manufacturer has identified as an issue on the exact same model but older model years. obviously after identifying the problem nothing was done to correct it in future model years and therefore all those customers are at risk.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that exhaust fumes entered the vehicle through the air conditioner vents. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the exhaust manifold was fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. updated 09/23/16*lj updated 10/05/16.*jb

While driving on the freeway the power to the car was reduced, was barley able to make it to the side of the road. only had one gear to drive to a safe distance. had vehicle taken to local repair shop and learned that the transmission was shot and that it had to be replaced. there was no signs or indications of there ever being any issues with the transmission. vehicle is up to date with all services recommended by chevrolet. these makes and models need to be recalled for the transmission as i have noticed that this is a common issue with this year, make & model of vehicle.

My 2010 chevy equinox started with an oil consumption problem 86,000 miles may 2016 all new pistons, rings, high pressure fuel pump timing chain and seals covered on gm extended warranty. 1 month later the tranny goes 87,000 mi towed car to dealer they are telling me i have no warranty will cost anywhere from $3-5,000. all i read is bad news about this transmission.

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 65 mph in the left lane of three lane traffic, a semi-truck merged from the middle lane to the left lane and crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. the contact's vehicle spun around and the air bags did not deploy. the contact was knocked unconscious and received extensive medical treatment. the contact sustained injuries to the wrists, back, and neck and had a ct scan for lower back pains. the manufacturer was not notified of the crash. the insurance company towed the vehicle to a yard. a police report was filed. the contact was unable to determine why the air bags had not deployed and the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 103,070.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while entering a major highway, the transmission failed and the vehicle drastically reduced speed. the contact had to quickly coast the vehicle over to the side of the road where it was unable to be driven. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the contact was waiting to hear back from the manufacturer. the failure mileage was not available. updated 08/16/16*lj updated 10/12/2017*js

I bought a 2010 equinox jan9,2016 from vic canever in fenton mi for 10320 on may26,2016 i just dropped of my son and grandson and was on my way home on the expressway when my transmission all of a sudden went out as i was driving. i almost got into a bad wreck and could of possibly lose my life. when i finally got ,y vehicle towed and inspected at bill's transmission shop in roseville mi i was shown the color of my transmission fluid which was charcoal black and thick. i contacted general motors and made a complaint and was contacted by mike agnone who's the senior customer service manager and brandon who's the used car manager. i was told i'll have to come up with 2500 to go towards a new transmission. what they don't understand that i'm on a set income and don't have no money. general motors needs to recall all the equinox's. i have done my research and found nothing but bad things about them and all years.

Purchased car from toyota of rockwall in jan 2015. in july 2015 started having issues with shift not coming out of park, sometimes the problem would not duplicate, so i had to take it back to the shop multiple times. initially took car to stonebriar chevy (frisco, tx), who replaced the battery. the issue occurred again - i took it to ntb (rockwall, tx) & had various parts related to shifter assembly replaced. i had it there a few times with the same issue. i then took it to britain chevy (greenville, tx) 3 times between nov & dec 2015 - the car showed error codes p0326, p0324 & p0014. the following repairs were made, some covered under special coverage warranties: replaced transmission shifter assembly, engine balance chain, tensioner, gasket, pump, pipe, seal gasket kit, 3 bolts (various part #s), filter, gm dexosi 5w30, timing chain kit, camshaft actuator & loose connection at ecm. again in may 2016 had issues. took car to lakeside chevy (rockwall, tx) & received the following error codes: p0324, p0016 & p0017. it was determined that there were oil consumption issues (covered under spec cvg warranty), but that a bolt unaffiliated with a spec cvg warranty or any bolts replaced in the past had come lose, causing timing chain to hit engine over and over, resulting in engine being ruined and needing full replacement (quoted $6k for this). i have been arguing that this should be covered under spec cvg warranty #14159 or 12313 since it is related to timing chain, etc., but was told the bolt that came lose is not one that is listed under any spec cvg warranties. i believe this is most definitely a safety issue. the check engine light did not come on until the week i took it back in the shop in may, yet the mechanics have told me the bolt has been loose and chain hitting my engine for quite a bit longer than that.

While driving on i80 in rural pa engine started missing intermittently. when i exited the road to investigate the engine immediately started to run very rough and the information center was showing a problem with stabili-track - which made no sense since it was summer and the road was dry. after vehicle was shut off for awhile and restarted it seemed to run more smoothly. however, as i accelerated back up to highway speed the misfiring returned. we continued to limp along at a slower speed with emergency flashers operating while we searched by phone for the nearest gm dealer. after several different attempts gm roadside assistance was able to identify a dealer about 20 miles away. we successfully contacted them and reached their location where they were able to diagnose the problem as a failed #3 cylinder coil. a fix was completed and we were able to resume our trip. i estimate we drove about 60 miles pretty much in the middle of no whee on 3 cylinders before being able to find help. two days later on the return leg of this same trip the windshield wipers also failed in a severe rain storm while in a several mile construction zone with no berm. only a miracle prevented a multiple fatality multiple car accident. this was a well maintained vehicle with only 64,000 miles that had never previously had any significant problems.

On 6-5-2016 while traveling on the pa turnpike during a rain storm the vehicles wipers were at first operating properly. vehicle was traveling in the right lane in a several mile construction zone with no berm and concrete barriers on both sides, rain suddenly picked up to a torrential level. when wipers were turned up to maximum speed the drivers side wiper immediately went beyond the window roof pillar and both wipers froze in place. driver found it impossible to see out the front window or accurately determine where he was on the road other than to guess by distance from the left barrier. traffic was very heavy with trailer trucks passing on left extremely close. emergency flashers were activated and speed dropped to a crawl with fear of a chain reaction accident from rear. passenger leaned out right side window and gave guidance to driver as to distance from right side barrier and directional adjustments until vehicle finally reached an emergency pull off area. vehicle was parked until rain subsided to the point that visibility became good enough to safely continue at a slower but safe highway speed. this will be the last gm vehicle i will ever own . only a miracle prevented this from becoming a multiple fatality multiple vehicle accident. this was a well maintained vehicle with only 64.000 miles. only 2 days earlier on the outbound leg of this same journey the coil on the #3 cylinder failed on i80 in rural pa. vehicle had to be nursed along on 3 cylinders for approx. 60 miles until a chevrolet dealer could be reached who thankfully was able to diagnose and fix the problem. never previously have i encountered a road trip problem with any other vehicle i ever owned. we feel extremely blessed to have survived this terrifying experience.

Having the oil changed and noted that the oil was extremely low. took it in again for service in june 2016 and the oil was already low again and had not be driven far. mileage is at 64,000 miles. there is not a leak. happens even when sitting still.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with lumbar seat support. while driving approximately 40 mph, a loud cracking noise was heard and the front driver lumbar seat support fractured. the contact continued to drive with caution. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 46,010.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 60 mph, the windshield wipers became inoperable without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiper transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000. updated 07/14/16*lj

I have a 2010 chevy equinox and in late march while driving our young children; our transmission blew up. when i say blew up, i mean it literally exploded and my husband started to lose control of the vehicle. we were stranded and had to get it towed. when we brought it into the mechanic he said he would do what he could to try to "re-build" it and perhaps save us some money. once he opened the hood; he said he could not believe his eyes and said it was not possible to salvage anything about this transmission and we pd.$4,000 to get this part repaired. he mentioned he had never seen anything like it in 30 years. when i went online i saw several different people with the same issue for the same make and model transmission. they, and myself have sent concerned letters to gm, however; gm will not hold any accountability for this issue although it has happened to so many. i would hope the large amount of online remarks are enough safety concern to work on opening an official investigation to get a recall on this. my truck can be replaced; my children cannot. i do not believe gm has acted in accordance with the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act by initiating a safety recall. i feel an obligation to reach out to try to help others with the same situation to try to prevent dangerous accidents and save lives that could be taken as a result to this faulty transmission explosion.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heater did not work in the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed nor repaired.the vehicle was supposed to be serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility), but the dealer did not locate any failures. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

The car shuts off by its self can't pick up speed i can be at a light and the car will jurk and try to pull of and can go no mrs. than 15mh.

The radio will not turn on when i start the vehicle. it is not until 10 minutes later that the radio will finally turn on and work properly. this also effects the turn signals and hazard lights. i feel that with the fact the turn signals do not work this is a safety hazard and a recall needs to be issued to fix this problem. this started in my driveway.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while the vehicle was parked, the heater blew cold air when activated. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

The service airbag light comes on randomly. this seems to be a common problem with the 2010 equinox, why is there no recall on this since it disables the airbag system? since this is a serious safety concern why has the national highway traffic safety administration not done anything about it?

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving at approximately 20 mph, the defroster blew cool air. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

I have to replace one of the tire hubs on my car because the stabilizability track is messed up. costing me over $650. the lights came on one day to get it serviced. that is the only reason i knew something was wrong.

The transmission failed in our 2010 chevrolet equinox with roughly 78k mile on it. we originally bought the car brand new in fall of 2009. my wife was driving it near a school when the car lunged forward. she came to a stop sign and then tried to accelerate, but the car didn't go anywhere as the engine just revved like it was in neutral. we had it towed to the dealership. the dealer stated it would need a new transmission which would cost $4,150. called gm who stated the most the most cost assistance they could provide was $1546 which is based off a calculator they use since the powertrain warranty was expired. the senior advisor for gm that i spoke with stated the transmission shouldn't have failed, but that they couldn't replace the transmission for free since there was no open recall yet for the transmission. i researched google and found many other complaints from vehicle owners of the same make and model regarding their transmission failing also. i then discovered that the 2008 and 2009 models had the exact same transmission as our 2010 model. i read that gm had issued a recall and extended a warranty in march 2015 for the 2008 and 2009 models due to the transmission problems. no recall or extended warranty has been issued yet for the 2010 model. very disappointed that gm hasn't issued a recall yet for 2010 model when knowing that the same transmission in the 2010 model is having the same exact problems as the 2008 and 2009 models.

The vehicle was in motion, accelerating on a freeway entrance ramp. as i was merging, the engine lost power and started a loud knocking noise. i could not accelerate, started slowing, but was able to get to the shoulder. i had the vehicle towed to the nearest chevy dealer, where a quick diagnosis was that the engine had failed, and would have to be replaced. this engine has had 2 warranty repairs related to oil issues (8/2011 and 8/2014). in both cases the timing chains, tensioner, gaskets and seals, etc. were replaced. also, in 2014 there was a recall to reprogram the oil life monitor. there was a recall letter in september, 2014 regarding excessive engine oil use due to piston ring wear caused by the previous issues. this condition was to have an extended warranty of 10 years or 120,000 miles. i blame the engine failure as an extension of these oil related issues, while chevy says 'no".

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that when driving, his knee encountered the ignition key causing the ignition switch to turn to the off position. the dealer and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Exited freeway on flyover, accelerating from 20-25mph on the downgrade to other freeway noticed that while speed had increased to 45-50mph, rpm's were high. immediately pulled over, shifted to p, idled normal. merged back in, again got high rpms, turned on hazard flashers, took off-ramp. shifted to manual, gear indicator showed '2' and would not manually upshift to '3'. pulled over, turned off car, waited 30 secs, restarted. cautiously got back on frontage road, drove for 1 mile in 'd' at 30mph, seemed ok, got back on highway, gently accelerating up to 65mph. drove the next 6 miles on highway, exited for neighborhood. drove down primary boulevard at 35mph for 2 miles. turned at 5mph to start accelerating up steep hill into neighborhood, immediately felt slippage and high-revs. pulled over, waited for clear traffic, switched to manual shift, accelerated up hill in 1st, no problem; shifted to 2nd at 20mph, no problem; shifted to 3rd at 30mph, immediately high revs and slippage; switched back to 2nd; accel'd to 35mph in 2nd then shifted to 4th,engine lugged down but held and continued to accelerate and hold speed no problem. shifted back to 3rd, started slipping and high revs again. switched back to 2nd and drove last mile to house at 25mph. drove uphill past house, turned around in neighbors driveway, noticed a loud 'whining' noise, like a tight fan belt or idler that is about to seize. parked, whining noise continued. revved engine a couple of times, noise went up/down with rpm. turned off, went inside to research. found that this is a known issue on older vehicles w/ 6t70/6t75 transmission. the 35r wave plate is known to shatter. gm has issued "#14404: special coverage adjustment - transmission clutch wave plate - (mar 3, 2015)" . only covers older 2007-09 vehicles, this is a safety issue, should cover all vehicles w/these transmissions exhibiting this behavior.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to several dealers for diagnosis where it was diagnosed that the rear of the engine was leaking oil and it would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 97,000.

From inception this vehicle has burned through oil and has consistent issues with running smooth. the poor fuel injection system has caused abnormal wear on engine and parts therefore it has caused me to pay out of pocket for breakdown of parts in a premature stage. now my catalytic converter is bad, all fuel injectors, coils and everything around that system!!! i am looking at over 3k in repairs again!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed however the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 74,107.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, smoke began to emit from the vehicle without warning. the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 62,000. updated 04/20/16*lj *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heating and air conditioning actuator rod fractured. the failure caused the windshield defrost function and vehicle air vent function to become inoperable. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

Engine sputters and is very noisy when at idle. also, it consumes oil at an alarming rate.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000. updated 05/06/16*lj updated 05/16/16.*jb

35r wave torque convertor/transmission - driving on the highway all of a sudden gas pedal would not accelerate no speed, check engine light came on. i almost got hit by a car and had to shift my car into neutral and glide it to the shoulder lane. gm has known about the issue for quite a while with the wave plat torque convertor and transmission and has not taking responsibility for the recall. my car has very pristine and regular maintenance with only 70,000 miles on it. i am active duty and i do not want other lives to be in danger. there are many posts about the same issue duplicating my issue exactly the same and gm has not taken responsibility. there should be a recall. i was told i need a new transmission.

I purchased the car in sept. 2014. it was used. when i took it for it's first oil change i was told that it was completely empty of oil. i checked it again myself awhile later and it was dry again. i continued to check it and it loses oil fast. it's not leaking and it's doesn't seem to be burning it up. when i google oil loss equinox 2010 i fould numerous complaints by others with the same problem. they are saying the only solution is a new engine. i have finally called the dealer and they are telling me they may not cover it under the warranty.

At 45,000 miles the vehicle suffered from excessive oil consumption and the engine became very loud. the engine was replaced under warranty with a new one. now at 100,000 miles it has the exact same problem. our warranty just ran out so they said we are responsible for the damages. the vehicle was maintained very well, i have read many people have the same issue and gm themselves told us they knew about it when the engine was replaced the first time. they extended special coverage for excessive oil consumption on many of the equinoxes to 10 yrs/100k mi, but neglected to include our vehicle. gm refuses to check our engine serial number separate from our vin to verify that it is one of the defective products. gm needs to know that the problem extends farther than they thought, which is easily seen by searching online and looking at cases like ours. gm neglected to properly fix our issue the first time and this is potentially a major hazard for many people, they need to actually extend coverage on all vehicles affected. the engine burned 60% of the oil between oil changes, it clatters and soon will stop working.

On the way to work in my 2010 chevrolet equinox, on a friday morning, pulling out to the highway my car did not want to shift and the check engine light came on. then it would not go into drive or reverse. after it was turned off and sat for a wile it went into gear. i then went by a local auto store and they read the code as p0717 and p0700 that had to do with the transmission. i would have to contact the dealer for further info. got back to work and called the dealer and was told they could not see me until late monday or tuesday. so all weekend i drove it, light was no longer on, thought everything was okay. forward monday afterwork, at stop sign and started to pull out and the car would not go into gear. no reverse either, coasted down the hill to side street and turned off the engine and after setting a few minutes it went into gear, but only lasted a short while and was stranded again. had to call for a tow and used tranco transmission. they called and said the wave plate had broke which had caused more damage and would cost $3400. the repairman said this has happened in a lot of these motors, so i called gm and they said that at this time there is no recall for this. but if they do i can submit my receipt. i'm hoping that if enough people complain that they will take care of this problem. it could have been a bad situation, because i had my grandson in the car and we could have gotten hit trying to pull out at the stop sign and not been able to get out of the way because the car wouldn't change gears. just google wave plate in a 2010 equinox and see how many complaints you see. when i pay my bill, i will upload the reciept.

On december 27, 2015, we were driving on the freeway 465 in indianapolis; we were on the left lane, approx. 65 miles per hour when we heard a huge explosion. my husband was driving and was able to control de car and drive to the right where we were able to stop the car. the smell of burning was pretty intense, we were nervous and shook up for what had happened so my husband steps outside to view the vehicle and the vehicle doesn't have a scratch nothing showing that we hit something, he looked at the road and everything was clear. we call our insurance for a towing truck and they told us to call 911 for a faster service. when i call 911 they told me the police was not able to get involved because it was not an accident. after 1 hour waiting for towing truck, my husband decides to turn the car back on, and it did. nothing was wrong with the engine, tiers, nothing. we pull the side airbags up and hold them with the car windows and drove to the dealership. gm is telling us they can't find why de air bags deployed, but they told allstate that we must off hit something close to the front driver wheel, and we have already research all the issues, and it's telling us that the airbags can't be deployed for that reason. we were very lucky with some bruises in our arms and neck, but we would like to know if this has to do with any recalls or system malfunctioning.

I was parked at local eatery, engine off. came out, started car, put in reverse and proceeded out of parking spot. reverse worked fine. put car in drive and nothing happened. it was like the car was in neutral and not drive. the engine revved but the car would not move. tried several times to no avail. had it towed to chevrolet dealer. i had no indication of any trouble, no leaks, no strange noises, just the quiet revving of the engine when given the gas.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the defrost system failed to operate when activated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility). the failure mileage was 109,000. the vin was not available.

My equinox engine light came up while driving in the highway, i hear a noise in the engine every time i accelerate, and the truck would shake a bit, put the suv in the machine and got a p0300 code for misfire, the coils and sparkplugs where loose and out of place for the second time in less than seven months.

On multiple occasions, when the car was stationary, it would not shift out of park after starting the car and releasing emergency brake. i would just hear this clicking noise near the key ignition when i tried to move it out of park. i've had the car in and out of service about 6 times from july - dec 2015 because of this. first few times, the mechanics could not get the problem to duplicate. one of those times, they thought the battery caused it and said it needed to be replaced anyway bc it was weak - i did that. another time, they said it was bc some stuff had spilled down in there where the shifter cables were, so they cleaned and rewired it. still another time they said a computer part was sending weak signals, so they replaced that. the shifter assembly was replaced once, then again bc one of the parts was deemed defective. this last visit (dec 2015), they said it was bad wiring from the ecm that caused it. some of these service/diagnostic fees & the cost of towing have been waived or reimbursed, others have no. none of the issues specifically "related" to the shifter assembly were covered under warranty or recall. so as you can imagine, i have been out at least $500-700 over these last several months. huge inconveniences - being stuck at work at the end of the day or at home as i'm ready to leave for work. i am planning to trade this car in within the next month or two. if it hadn't been for all of this, i would've loved the car. i was satisfied with everything else about it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rplaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

While operating vehicle, (anywhere between idling to travelling 40 mph) the "service stabilitrak" message will appear on console between tachometer and speedometer. driving the vehicle any further will cause the instrument panel glitch, and all readings will go to zero (tach, speed, temp) while engine is still running. further operation will create sudden jerks in the transmission until the transmission goes to third gear and remains until engine is cut off. after cutting off engine and trying to restart, the instrument panel will go directly to "service stabilitrak" message and the engine won't turn over. have had the vehicle towed three times on separate occasions after not starting back up. have already spent over $2k is different diagnosis and repair/replace actions. considering that this website has 8 separate service bulletins concerning the "service stabilitrak" and 11 different complaints concerning "stabilitrak", this is an ongoing and common issue. i have a workmate that had a gmc (same generation, not sure of year) that had similar issues with "service stabilitrak" to the point of dumping the vehicle to get something more reliable.

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 35 mph, the contact attempted to avoid hitting a deer and struck the guardrail. the air bags failed to deploy. the emergency onstar system responded and called the police and ambulance. the vehicle was towed to a collison center where the vehicle was diagnosed as destroyed. the contact sustained injuries to the head, neck, back, and hands. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the system overheat light illuminated on the instrument panel, which indicated that the vehicle overheated. the thermostat indicator indicated that the coolant system was operating normally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the dealer replaced the water pump, thermostat, timing chain, fuel lines, and updated the software; however, the repairs did not correct the failure. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 80,000.

My car's transmission failed just over 100000 miles. there was no indication that something was wrong prior to failure. the transmission always shifted rough intermittently, but from what i read, this was not uncommon with this vehicle. as a result, i never pursued the matter. i bought the car new. 100000 miles out of a transmission on a car gently driven unusual. the transmission failed after i exited the freeway, sitting at a stop sign. i went to accelerate and barely got any power. several noises like something snapping or breaking and liquid spraying occured. with almost now acceleration i made it to a parking lot where i shut the car off. reverse, to my surprise, no longer worked when trying to straighten up the car in the parking lot.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox equipped with michelin tires, tire line: latitude tour, tire size: p255/55/r18 n/a. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel began to shake without warning. the vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that all four tires had thread separation and needed to be replaced. the tires were replaced. the tires where the original equipment. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage of the tire and the vehicle were 33,787. dot number was not available. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that when driving or warming up the vehicle, the center instrument control panel lights flickered. the contact stated that the defroster failed. the contact resides in a cold climate state and was concerned for their safety. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the there was a plug in the system that needed to be flushed. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

My wife and children were driving our chevrolet equinox on the highway coming off of an on ramp when the vehicle started to make some noise. trying to turn left, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the intersection, mind you, in heavier traffic, and would not move. obviously this is a safety issue itself, what if this would have happened on the highway and caused a fatal accident?? thankful this was not the outcome, but stuck in the middle of an intersection cause safety issues itself. i ovi checked the issue through a local repair auto parts store, transmission issues. i had a second opinion placed with a local repair shop and was told that the transmission was blown out. our transmission was destroyed. i was told that in this model, a plate that gm used for this vehicles transmission breaks and destroys the transmission. being stranded in the middle of the highway is a safety issue, being stuck in the middle of an intersection is a safety issue,

Car would not stay running when it was first started in the morning after sitting all night. we would start it up and try to back out of the garage and it would die,restarted and it would die, this would happen 3/4 times before the engine would keep running. after it kept running it would then only run at a very slow speed for about 3 blocks and then it would just take off and would run and start like it should until the next morning and then we went thru the same thing again. this car was in the shop twice for this problem. the first time they said we had too much alcohol in the gas which was bs. the second time they said they didn't know how to fix it and had to call the tac. it turns out that they had to replace o2 sensor and both timing chain actuators and all gaskets. this car had a timing chain and tensner recall on it in august 2014. i feel that this problem stems from the recall on the timing issues. i don't have any thing to upload but you can get the records from the dealer.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle using the key remote, it failed to start. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not provided. the approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

Vehicle ran rough, noise from engine noted . several times to dealer for repair. 77k miles engine would not start. "timing "jumped 4 notches, no compression in cylinders" per dealer . dealer wanted $3500 to "diagnose" damage not including repair, installed used motor at cost of $4000. no help from dealer or gm as vehicle was 5 months out of "5 year warranty".

Engine is consuming an inordinate amount of oil, possibly due to warped cyclinders. i told the dealer it was leaking oil or something because i couldn't keep enough oil in it, they said there was no leak and that i need to change the oil more often. terrible rattle has existed since shortly after purchasing the vehicle new in 2010. timing chain had to be replaced once and the rattle went away for a short time. other mechanics are saying cylinders become oval and then it consumes oil and if you don't notice it the timing chain breaks the plastic guides due to improper lubrication.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 45 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted and the vehicle stalled. after two attempts, the vehicle restarted. the vehicle was taken back to a dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 62,300.

Excessive oil consumption. brought the car to a chevy dealer and returned with full oil, at ~55000 miles. one month later, after putting on ~700 miles, the oil level marker could merely detect any oil left. brought it back to the dealer, and was told it took them 1qt oil to top-off (i feel it should be more than that), while they admit even 1qt/700 miles oil consumption is not normal. they've started the monitoring, and we'll see what's happening.

Unable to take key out of ignition when turning engine off when stationary. have to repeatedly restart engine and put in and out of gear to get the key to be released. keeps happening intermittently. need to carry extra key if unable to remove key from ignition in order to lock the doors.

Engine started a fire. destroyed our attached garage, the car and our daughters car. heavy smoke damage in our house. fire marshal and insurance inspected stated the fire started in the engine of the equinox. we drove the car during day and then at 8:00pm came home from dinner. around 12:15am heard noises in garage opened the door and front of engine was engulfed in flames. called 911 and told family to get out of house.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. the contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions. the contact also stated that on several occasions the vehicle would vibrate violently, while the lights and instrument panel would flicker. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 12,464.

Vehicle is 5 years old and there is rust on the inside lower door hem on three of the 4 doors. it has always been housed in a garage in the evenings and washed with relative frequency. gm has issued a notice to fix this issue but for vehicles housed in canada only not in the us. it is obvious this is a design flaw that gm is correcting in canada but not the us.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at 40 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 70,800.

On august 21,2015 i was coming home while driving on the road i entered a curve and my steering wheel did not turn with the curve my car continued going straight i had no control of the steering wheel and i tried to brake and the brakes did not stop the car so i went into the ditch wrecking my car it was totaled and i was hurt the car was totaled the chevrolet dealer told me to bring the car in and they would fix the problem at no charge they had a special warranty fund to cover the cost of repair of the steering problem there had been others with the same problem--needless to say my totally wrecked car could not be brought to the dealer --i was told to call roadside service to tow it in and fix the problem--a recall should be issued on the power steering and the brake system--i could of been killed and at the age of 71 years very thankful that god was with me and saved my life thank you --god bless!!! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Was out running errands with our two children and the vehicle was running a little rough - almost died twice while at stoplights. had previously voiced multiple concerns to dealership on oil consumption recall. no low oil notification on vehicle would ever display, and was told by the dealership that this model was not equipped with a notification (which we thought was very odd). finally got vehicle home and as i pulled into driveway the vehicle died; went to restart and made awful sound wouldn't turn over. was completely out of oil with over 1,500+ miles left until recommended oil change. talked to gm cs and turns out our vehicle should be giving a computer notification on the dashboard for low oil. thankful it didn't happen during my errands since it could have died at a busy intersection or on the interstate and we would have been put in danger.

While approaching a stop at an intersection, my car slipped out of gear and began shaking and pulsing as i slowed to a stop. i pulled my car into an empty lot where i discovered i couldn't back up my car. it was towed to the dealer where they informed me the wave plate(35r plate) was damaged and would need to be replaced for a cost of $4,200. service director at the dealer indicated that this was common in these types of transmissions and that there is no indication of when the failure might occur. fortunately, i was traveling at a low rate of speed with no cars around me and was not involved in an accident, only left with a terribly expensive repair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle jerked, stalled, and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Master brake cylinder failed and leaked brake fluid into the brake booster causing loss of 100% braking capacity. fist occurance covered under vehiclewarranty. re-occurence of the same problem was on august 5, 2015. general motors corp. declined to fix the second identical problem no charge and stated they were closing the claim. for reference the gm claim number is 71-1509267023.

Audible tone volume for seat belt unbuckled, door ajar, key left in ignition, turn indicator, etc intermittently reduces to a level that may be barely be heard. next time it may or may not be restored restored to normal. problem is random, sometimes lasting for entire trip but is normal on next trip. i have seen this problem listed on various internet automobile problem sites but not on your site.

Wipers stopped working, but can still hear wiper motor. after 10 minutes i found many people have to same problem. gm needs to recall these vehicles. too many problem on gm vehicles have been burdened upon the owners. electrical, powertrain, wipers, transmissions, etc... i have had to lay out over $5000 in the past 3 years alone due to very poor quality and design of gm transmissions on one chevrolet and over 130 hours of diagnosing electrical problems on another chevrolet. i have owned 17 chevrolets and pontiacs over the past 47 years (1963 -2010) and never had problems with any of them like this until the last 13 years. no wonder gm killed of oldsmobile and pontiac (bad mistake). if gm cared for their customers and the quality of the product they produced they would not have lost so much business to ford and toyota .

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. the engine warning light illuminated. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 86,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 50 mph, the contact swerved to the side to avoid a head on collision. the contact stated that the four air bags deployed without warning. the driver and the infant sustained minor bruises and both required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 67,000. the vin was not available.

I was driving in traffic when the car in front of me stopped abruptly in front of me. i read ended him going about 40 miles per hour. my air bags did not inflate. i exited the car and began speaking with the other driver when we heard a pop in my car. smoke starting coming out of the engine compartment and then almost immediately my car engine caught on fire. the car was not running. i injured my knee and shoulder in the incident.

We were driving to the airport, came out of construction onto uphill part of highway. i was accelerating and heard a "pop".thought a tire blew, saw white smoke on the sides of the car and pulled over. my boyfriend got out immediately to look for a blown tire. i put the car in park, shut off the ignition and black smoke began pouring into the car. i knew there was not a blown tire and yelled for boyfriend to help get our two young children out of the car. opened the back door and couldn't see the kids due to all of the black smoke and entire front end was on fire within seconds. i got the kids to safety and the car proceeded to blow up three separate times in well under 10 minutes. the man driving behind us helped and stated to me that fuel was leaking from the car while he drove behind us prior to the "pop" we heard. it was a total loss, no police report despite highway being shut down for a hour and detectives showing up later. insurance company wasn't going to investigate, i got gm involved and now they might. was given a case # by gm, called twice, no response back for 6 days. i want to know the cause of this. 5 year old perfectly maintained cars with no warning should not catch fire and blow up. i saw an article about a man in connecticut with a similar incident and his was related to a regional recall that did not include that state. i live in western pennsylvania and question if this could be associated. the car could have killed our children and harmed innocent people on a busy highway. we were fortunate to have good people help us and react so quickly. the state police officer had us leave immediately to catch our flight and told us there was nothing we could do and they had the car towed. we were unable to get the names of two men that helped due to shock and belief that there would be a police report.

For the past several months my car has been doing the following: 1. i start my car, and it will rev like i put my foot on the gas. 2. if i am at a stop light/sign my engine will shake and act like it wants to die, but it doesn't. 2. when i turn my car off, it will continue to run for 1-2 more seconds before completely shutting down. i took my vehicle to my mechanic, and he said that the fuel is leaking into the crank case. i have to have the high pressure fuel pump replaced. unfortunately i am over the warranty. all out of pocket. this is extremely dangerous, it could cause an explosion, or fire, and needs to be recalled immediately. this could kill someone.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle failed to shift out of second gear and the check engine warning light illuminated. while the contact was driving home, the vehicle failed to shift into the reverse position. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the wave plates failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 92,000. updated 09/03/15*lj updated 09/10/15*jb

Incident occurred: june 30, 2015 a tractor trailer was passing another vehicle and proceeded to come into the left lane. i had cruise control engaged. the truck came over admittedly at a speed that was going slower than the rate of speed i had on my cruise control. when i went to apply the brake, i felt as though my car was not decelerating enough based on the pressure i was applying to the brake. i quick checked my side mirror- i was unable to go around the driver because a car was next to me and i checked my rearview mirror to ensure i was not going to be rear-ended as well- knowing i was too close and going to collide with the truck driver at this point. i applied as much pressure as i could to the brakes to decelerate but unfortunately still collided with the driver. my air bags did not deploy- despite this, it allowed me to see my mirrors immediately following the incident so that i could safely coast to the shoulder of the pa turnpike without disrupting traffic. my 2 concerns: was braking faulty when cruise control is engaged? also- my air bags did not deploy.

On june 21, 2015 while on my way home from work, i stopped behind a vehicle that was making a left turn. when i went to accelerate, my vehicle acted like it didn't want to shift. the motor revved up instead. i had a vehicle come up behind me and thankfully they were able to drive into the other lane an go around me, otherwise i would have gotten hit. i managed to get it off the road. had it hauled to the dealer. today i'm told that the transmission, catalytic converter, and the timing chain are all bad and to replace will be $5500. i just replaced the timing chain nov of 2014 at a cost to me of $800. the dealer told me it would be $1500 to fix, so i had it fixed at another repair shop. then i find out while browsing around my onstar account that there are 2 extended warranties for the timing chain. why didn't the dealer know that? now i have to pay for it again because i'm 188 miles past the extended warranty. i called a reputable transmission repair shop to get a quote for the transmission repair. i was told that they repaired 2 of the same vehicle last week and cannot get a gm transmission due to the fact that they are on national backorder because gm knows they are faulty. there should be a recall on this. gm should have to stand behind their products. i will never own another gm vehicle.

No warning prior... my husband and i were running errands and had stopped at home. after backing out of our driveway, he went to put the car in drive and it would not shift. it just sat like it was in neutral. we cut the car off and started it back up and it went into drive. got a 1/10 of a mile down the road and it stopped pulling and seemed to be in neutral again. my husband was able to get it pushed back home. we put about a 1/2 qt of transmission fluid in it, thinking maybe it was low (since you can't check these models with a dipstick). my husband tried backing it out of the driveway and back to see if that helped, at this point it would go into gear but it shifted very hard. that monday we had it towed to the local transmission shop and it wouldn't even go into gear to get it off the truck. it is currently at the transmission shop and i have been told that it is major and we are looking at lots of money to get this repaired.

My engine rattles and makes a loud fluttering sound accompanied with the misfiring and hesitation with acceleration. i previously wrote a complaint and forgot to mention it.

I had to purchase an entirely new a.c system at 50k miles. they put the hose directly on the engine when building the car. therefore, the heat burned a hole into the hose which caused the system to overheat, resulting in the need for the entire a.c. system to be replaced. a month later, the car began stalling and misfiring while at stop lights. then, it progressed to misfiring while car accelerates. i was on the interstate when my car completely shut off! i was lucky to pull off to the side road as i had my 5 year old daughter in the vehicle with me. the check engine light turns on and off randomly. apparently, at 50k miles, the computer system needed to be replaced. this is apparently the cause for the issues (per a mechanic). i've replaced the battery on this car 3 times. i'm still paying the car off and have put so much money into it from it falling apart at 50k miles!

2010 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to fuel control system recall notice and several vehicle issues. *smd the consumer stated a warning light illuminated. the dealer reprogrammed a module. the second time the consumer returned to the dealer, the timing chain was replaced. also, the engine was noisy. in september 2014, the consumer received a letter about excessive oil consumption. in november 2014, the consumer received a letter about the possibility of the steering locking up. the condenser had a small pin hole, that caused fluid to leak out. the compressor was replaced. *jb

When driving, my cars transmission hesitates. it feels like its losing power. also feels like there's a misfire. it's very annoying and not sure how chevy can make a transmission like this. this is why i don't buy american vehicles. no dealership will do anything about it. i'm very upset. i'm a single father in the military, i need a decent vehicle and don't make much. can anyone help me?

Wipers stopped working while driving in a rainstorm

After putting the key into the ignition, the key will not turn on or off and the key is now stuck in the ignition.

Took it to dealership for driver side seat issues come out with seat issue fixed but rear dvd monitors didn't work.

My vehicle has similar issues that other consumers have complained about: (1) loss of power on the highway after pressing accelerator pedal down to gain speed. engine has hesitated and back-fired. (2) excessive oil consumption still remains an issues even though i have brought to the dealer several times. (3) clanging noise in the engine which i have complained about since i purchased the vehicle turned out to be a timing belt issue. vehicle lost most power and i barely got the vehicle back to my driveway. when i went to start vehicle next day to bring to a repair shop, only the starter was spinning [engine would not turn over as i found out the timing belt disintegrated]. by not knowing there was a special coverage bulletin issued for this problem [extends for 10 years/120,000 miles i believe], my local repair shop brought it to my attention and said although my regular warranty ended, i should bring to dealer. it was replaced for free by dealer due to special coverage in november 2014 [over 4 years of complaining about excessive engine noise]. broken timing belt created damage inside the engine but dealer covered all damage. after the timing belt was replaced, it sounded like i had a whole new engine as it was so quiet. there is still a small rattling noise during start-up, but goes away after engine runs. (4) gas mileage never has come close to chevrolet's reported estimates for this vehicle [i get about 20 mpg on flat highways].

Intermittently, the steering was seriously compromised when driven. contacted gm and they sent me to a gm certified dealership/technician. the technician informed me that the car was unsafe to drive (due to a "twisted steering shaft") and steering could completely fail at any time. i escalated the issue to a chevrolet senior advisor in detroit. the senior advisor informed me that there was no outstanding recalls for this type of issue. i informed the advisor that this defect could injure / kill someone if not made public. he indicated that there was nothing he could do further... i just don't want someone to get seriously hurt because of this issue. please inform the public of this issue!!!

Car radio display does not turn on when starting car. it will automatically start playing sometimes 10 mins after driving or not at all. ac went out on car at 89000 miles. pretty lousy considering it is only 4 years old. also makes a loud noise and sounds like it is not shifting. sound never goes away. *tr

Heater will not heat at all. blows cold air. car is 2010 !!! *tr

My 2010 equinox was taken in to my mechanic to check my oil as it was black and smelt burnt and they noticed that i was down to 1/2 qt in less than 500 miles...the last oil change they checked the entire vehicle but found no leaks and suggested to take it in to a chevy dealer...i was under their power train warranty at the time. over the next few months they replaced the fuel pump, front seal, rear seal and numerous oil changes in between... right up till the last week of the power train warranty... i drove the vehicle for another 2000 miles and had to add oil up to 4 quarts every 500 miles...i took it in once again in regards to the oil consumption and they performed the oil consumption test which the vehicle failed miserably. the dealership replaced the pistons and rings in concert with gm's warranty covering the replacement of pistons and rings in regards to this problem. remember my power-train warranty was now out of date due to the dealership pushing the repair always to a later date. this was done in 2/4/2015, in less than two months the oil level has dropped to 1.2 a quart with only 500 miles put on the vehicle since the installation of new pistons and rings. it has now been brought to my attention that according to bulletin pip 5025,(05-16-2012) two items of concern are brought to mind...one the vehicle oil consumption test failed originally, and from all other sources break in period for pistons and rings should take no more than 2000 miles at a loss of 1 qt per 1000 miles. two...i lost 4 quarts in a 500 mile duration. the bulletin also suggest that engines having this problem will not be replaced only repairs will be covered and that zebra stripes on the cylinder walls are not covered on this repair bulletin... it also states that zebra stripes cannot be repaired...if not repaired oil consumption will remain poor. *tr

Check engine light on for error code "low catalytic converter efficiency ", emissions. manufacturer had volunteer recall for excessive oil consumption. vehicle was burning oil excessively and coated element of catalytic converter. manufacturer replaced piston seals and rings to stop oil consumption but refused to replaced damaged catalytic converter caused by oil consumption. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving at various speeds, the radio lights flickered intermittently. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility); however, the dealer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 53,000.

Several months ago we took our car in for a $300 check up & complained that when we started it up it sounded like there was no oil. didn't find anything wrong. just about 10days ago another noise was heard. it got worse. took it in & there was no oil on the dip stick. we just had the oil changed about a month or so ago. oh yes at that time it kept leaking oil when parked. took it back 3 times to have it corrected. now they have sealed everything off & they will check the oil in 500 miles. may need pistons & rings. they tell me this is happening to the 2010 equinox cars. look up our record. we have been a number of times for other things. 1 part 3 times in 9 mths. not happy at all. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, an abnormal noise was coming from outside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front wheel bearing assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 69,000. the vin was not available. updated 4/20/15*cn

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the a/c and the heater failed to operate. in addition, when restarting the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

There is a current recall in place for the timing chain and fuel pump in this vehicle. both items were replaced at 30,00 mile and now 107,000 miles later the same problem is occurring and both of these items need to be replaced again and instead of gm recognizing the recall they say that they can only provide $300.00 towards the repair cost of the vehicle. gm says we have exceed the mileage for the repairs to be done at no cost and want to charge us $2200.00 for the repair of the vehicle. the recall number for this is (12313). the poc at jack evans dealership in front royal va is [xxx]. the only assistance the dealership worked out with gm towards the repair of the vehicle was $300.00. gm needs to recognize that not every single vehicle is going to be the same and not all vehicles are going to have problems at exactly the same mileage, if there was a problem with the parts in the vehicle and you replaced those parts when the vehicle only had 30,000 miles on it and the problem is occurring again 107,000 miles later then there is obviously still a problem. the recall was put in place for a reason and they need to do the right thing and honor that recall instead of trying to give us rebates and dealer incentives of up to $3000.00 to be used towards the purchase of a brand new vehicle, which is what they are trying to do at this point in time. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the software needed to be reset. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. in addition, the contact stated that the front driver and the passenger side windows failed to close. the the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 63,980.

Traction control malfunction and made the car go into low power mode, had to pull over on the highway, restart it many time to go again. *tr

Air compressor- has gone out and the cause for it was when i had a recall fixed. chevrolet has stated they will not fix the issue and now as a college student i have to pay $1000 to have it fixed. i expected a reliable car and after more than 5 times in the shop i really wish i would have stuck with my 2001 vehicle which was more reliable than what this equinox will ever be. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heater and defroster failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility). the failure mileage was 5,000. updated 8/31/15*cn updated 9/22/2017*cn

Gm did a recall on the rings and pistons of my car. i purchased this vehicle new and told the dealership on numerous occasions that it was using too much oil. they checked it and told me that everything was fine, to keep adding oil and that the car "just uses oil." now at 98,000 miles later they do a recall and say there is a problem and they only fixed the rings and pistons, which is only part of the problem. my car is using 1 - 1.5 quarts of oil every 1000 miles. common sense and mechanics tell me that if a vehicle is using that much oil where is all the exhaust and emissions going, it is going through the catalytic converter. since i am using three to four times the amount of oil that should be used, then the catalytic converter is working harder. now my check engine light is on and after having it tested, gm has informed me that i need a new catalytic converter because it is clogged up. it makes since that it would be clogged up since i am burning this excessive amount of oil due to the faulty rings and pistons that gm has already agreed was wrong in the first place. now, they are wanting to charge me $1100.00 for a new catalytic converter. this should have been checked and replaced during the recall. they tell me my car has too many miles and their warranty covers the converter for 80,000 miles. i understand i am over this mark and also understand that i brought this matter to their attention on numerous occasions before the 80,000 mile mark. i should not be held responsible for the $1100.00 to replace the catalytic converter since the problem originated from the rings and pistons. please help. thank you. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. as a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a guardrail. the contact did not disclose whether a police report was filed. the contact sustained lower back injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

While driving 55mph, the check engine light appeared on the display. shortly after, a message reading "service stabili trak" appeared. then, another message appeared "engine power reduced". my car started shaking fiercely and i could not go above 30mph. i felt like i was sitting on a ticking time bomb. then, the car shut off automatically. i tried restarting the car. it seemed fine but minutes later the same things happened. i took my vehicle to have it diagnosed at advance auto parts. i received the following codes: u0100 (engine control module), p0324 (knock control system), & p2135 (throttle position sensor). i then took my vehicle to a chevrolet dealership who kept my vehicle 5 days. during this time, they could not diagnose the root of the problem, could not fix the issue, and returned my vehicle to me. they said they completed a reset on the vehicle & the problem should be resolved. however, on the way home from the dealership (10 minutes of drive time) the vehicle did the exact same thing with the messages and shut off. this is extremely unsafe and needs to be corrected asap!! i was barely able to get my car to the side of the busy highway before it shut off and was nearly rear-ended from a vehicle behind. as an extremely pregnant woman (who's due any day), i should not have to worry for the safety of myself or my unborn child in a vehicle that has such high safety ratings. please have these issues resolved before someone truly gets hurt or killed. *tr

My wife was driving home from work to eat lunch as with any other day and all of a sudden the vehicle started shaking violently, the check engine light came on along with a "reduced engine power" message and an exclamation mark. i've done a ton of research and have seen this show up as a common issue with many gm models. i found the gm tsb 11273 that describes the exact condition we are having. want to know the problem? my wife's 2010 equinox isn't listed in the tsb!!! i do not understand this at all. i've called gm to explain the situation and they will hear nothing of it and are telling me they will not cover the expense. it makes no sense to me how they admit fault and pick of the cost of the exact same repair on other gm models but they will not pay for the repair on my vehicle for the exact same problem. this is a very dangerous issue and i couldn't even imagine having this issue at a high speed, luckily my wife was only driving in town. this is unacceptable. to make things worse, the vehicle doesn't even have 55,000 miles on it and gm is telling me the 5 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty doesn't even cover this! how much sense does that make? the powertrain is the meat of the vehicle which cannot be utilized if the throttle body is acting up because the vehicle is kicked into reduced power mode! very frustrated with gm's customer service in not acknowledging this issue should be fixed. *tr

Check engine light on. diagnosed as variable cam shaft solenoids. second of three vehicles we own that have this engine, this happened within one week. same engine, different vehicles, different drivers. *tr

Started my car on a normal day and it sounded like a motor boat, and when i turned on the heat the entire car smelled like gas!!!!! *js

Bought vehicle used with about 30k miles on it, at first oil change was told oil was low, this continued over the next several changes, a few times it was found to be completely out of oil, no oil leak was found, at 39k miles balance shaft chain had to be replaced, at 55k miles my check engine light came on and my car almost cut off on me while i had my infant son with me, the cam shaft had to be replaced, 56k they replaced pistons, rings, fuel pump, and timing chain due to using excess oil, a few months later my air compressor had to be replaced and now my transmission is leaking. the car has a little over 70k miles on it. also have been complaining of a rattling noise coming from the engine since i bought the car, i was told several times by the dealership that this was normal however i was told by someone at the chevrolet home office that this was not normal, i also drove another equinox while mine was in the shop being repaired and it did not make this noise. dealership has be notified of all issues with the vehicle as well as the home office for gm. *tr

I having problem with the air bag light on the dashboard, on and off by time. *js

I have had many problems with this vehicle regarding electrical, audio, airbag lights coming on and now engine oil. the engine oil was just detected at 80,000 miles however i have complained that my car does not run right since the beginning. they claim that the engine is burning off the oil however i am very good at getting my oil changes around 3000 miles and where is the oil going? its not in my garage or on the engine? i have had my car completely go blank on the dash no indicator lights etc. i have filled a complaint with chevy to no avail. i am very disappointed that now my engine needs to be replaced or maybe just he pistons? at 80,000 miles? this has been going on since i owned it from sept 2009! i think chevy needs to step up and make things right! disappointed. just for the record i bought this car in california. *js

Chevy was stopped at a traffic light and was approx. 30 feet behind another vehicle and the driver had his foot on the brake pedal. the chevy suddenly accelerated, driver tried to stop vehicle by stepping harder on brake pedal, he swerved to the left to avoid hitting vehicle in front of him, but still hit vehicle with extensive damage to the chevy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the seat belt warning light illuminated. the contact also stated that the front passenger seat belt was continuously beeping. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 71,441.

Been having off and on problems with driver side air bag coming on and off. it will appear for maybe a week then go off totally for months. i took it in to the dealer where i bought and they ran a test and said it would be over 400.00 to fix. not sure what to do as this is just once in awhile service airbag! has there been any other problems with this make and model.? not sure what to do. hate spending all this money if it is just a fluke. thank you for your help on this matter. *tr

While driving on the nj turnpike southbound from nj to va my 2010 chevy equinox suddenly stopped accelerating! after barely avoiding several collisions, the stabilitrac light came on, the service engine light came on and then the reduced engine power notification came on. the vehicle would not accelerate over 30mph, threatened to stall repeatedly and was vibrating violently. luckily i was only about an hour into my trip (the temperature outside was below 30 degrees and i had my 4 year old and 3 year old in the car!) and was able to slowly drive the car home and have it towed the next day. i had to replace the throttle body and the intake and exhaust celenoid actuators at a total cost of $644.05 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the service air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the driver and passenger side air bags high resistance connectors were faulty. as a result, the air bag harness cushing terminal kit needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 48,050.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a deer and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact mentioned that a burning talc odor emitted into the vehicle. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home and discovered that the driver side and both rear seat belts no longer worked. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,300. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while the vehicle was being inspected, the mechanic discovered that one of the wheel lug nuts fractured due to corrosion. also, the timing chain was replaced three times and the engine oil was being consumed prematurely. the engine failure was not corrected and the wheel lug nuts were replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 68,138.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 40 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. the dealer diagnosed that the timing belt tensioner needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. in addition, while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 82,000. updated 12/19/14*cn updated 9/25/2015 *js

Smells like something is burning & service engine stays light is on, engine has low power or is idling rough with a whining noise from high pressure fuel pump. model 2010 equinox, has a couple other recalls that also tie into the constant electrical problems. also i recently went to adjust the vent and the button disappeared into the dash. what's this. it's something new every week now. no know cause for the engine light, despite diag. tests. my fuel mileage is also shortened although the vehicle is on a strict maint. schedule. *tr

My defrosters will not work. i cannot see as this is the first time it has snowed this season. i check my vin for a recalls and it says no there is no recall. i am really scared to drive it in this weather and i really don't have the money to have it fixed, and don't think i should have to pay as it is something evidently wrong with the equinoxes. i feel chevy should expand the recall for this as it is a know problem. this is a serious problem as i am not able to drive it in this cold weather and fear for my safety. i know that chevy probably doesn't care but its something that really should be looked into. *tr

Car battery constant drains, car wont start upon hot/cold weather...bcm might be the cause-body control module computer, car cuts off while driving, has stalled, nocking sound when ac/heater is on ,burning smell.battery replaced and not the problem, alt also checked and is working good. have to constantly charge the battery to charge the computer to get the car to start. *tr

The vehicle had been operating in heavy raid for four (4) hours. at approximately 6:00 pm cst in a construction zone on i-90 the wipers canted off of the driver's side of the windshield resting on the driver side view mirror. the wipers could only be manually moved back to the windshield. a check of the fuse showed it to be intact. wiper motor assembly can be heard to 'hum' when wipers are engaged, but wipers do not move. *tr

The service airbag light came on so i took the vehicle to the closest chevy dealership and they replaced the airbag connectors under both front seats. this was a new vehicle at the time so the connectors should have been new. after 2 and a half years later the service airbag light comes on again. i took it back to the dealership and they applied a dielectric gel to the connections. as i waited for my vehicle, i went online and noticed this has been a safety issue for this vehicle and should have been addressed with this car company as a recall. i was thinking about purchasing a chevy impala but i might have to rethink this decision. *tr

I purchased my car at the end of december 2013, a month later my wife noticed the car sounded louder than usual so i checked the oil and there was not a drop of oil in the engine. i quickly added oil and performed an oil change asap. i called up the dealership and they assured me an oil change is done before every purchase. i routinely check the oil and add about a quart a month. at the end of july 2014 i took my car to have the ac checked out and i asked the service center to look at the engine since it was losing about a quart a month. i get the car back a week later and they could not determine the problem. they performed an oil change and asked that i bring it back for the next oil change for an inspection. this was on 8/1/2014 and yesterday 10/2/2014 i checked the oil and once again there was not a drop of oil. it is currently at the dealership. the service tech called gm in july 2014 and found out there was a recall for equinoxes losing oil if they tow but that did not apply to my vehicle and i do not see that recall anymore. *tr

My cars ch ed ck engine light has popped on and off since i git the car in july and the tpms gauge has been on since the first week i got the vehicle. it was raining and my car began to start initiating thetraction control but my car started to skid and the check engine light came on. i drove for 15 minutes between 35-55 mph and i received an error message about power failure on the car. my car immediately shut down i didn't need an oil change left and i just replenished oil but when i checked it was empty. i put more oil in the car and scheduled an oil change. the technician checked my tires and did the oil change and the car appeared to work fine. 3 days letter i had the same issue. and instead of one tire none of my tires are being read on the car and when traction control is on it rides rough. 5oday alone my car shut off 7 times while i was stuck 9j a major highway. a mechanic in my building looked at my car and said that there is oil leaking onto the engine block as well. *tr

Purchased suv in feb. love it and great suv. had oil changed it never alerts when oil is low, but must keep check cause computer and actual amount do not correspond. eighty percent of the time the seat adjustment works. one day took person home only left front tire hit curb as turning around. traffic was coming it had completely cut off, waited a minute restarted. just knew i would get hit. as more miles, it loses more power, getting on interstate i have to measure traffic to ensure i can get on in order not to get hit. love the vehicle, but afraid if keep more miles less power. *tr

Defrost not working and instrument panel fades or completely goes out... i went to my local heritage chevrolet dealer in chester va. 23831.. i was told there was not a recall on my vehicle... but they would hook it up and do a test to determine the problem... at the cost of $170.00.. i told them my vehicle was on the recall for the visibility #09v489000 software instrument panel/ fmvss 103 & 101.. i told them forget it i should not have to pay for a recall and left.... *tr

I am losing a lot of oil within the 3000 miles before i change it. my car is losing power it stalls it runs very loudly and it knocks a little. i put at least 12 quarts of oil every 3000 miles and it's not leaking because i checked the top and the bottom of the motor and there is no sign of oil anywhere not even out of my tail pipe. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox equipped with michelin, tire line: latitude tour, and tire size: p235/55r18 tires. the contact stated that there was tread separation from both rear tires. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the tires were not replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 54,000. the dot number was not available. the vin was not available.

This car started giving me trouble the very week i git it. it was stalling and has this loud raspy sound. the dealership basin subaru said it is suppose to make that noise. i had to have it towed to chevrolet. the kept it for a month. put a rebuilt transmission in the car. still has the raspy sound, just had the fuel pump replaced after the check engine light came on. one day later the check engine light back on. they replaced some solenoid sensor. the ac blows out a weird mist. air condition not working properly. that awful rattle noise is still there. just holding my breath for the next thing to break down. bought this care 2 years ago and i cant get rid of it. *tr

Service airbag light and warning keeps coming on, called dealer, can't get an apt. until the 8th, told is ok to drive, i don't think that's ok and dealer didn't seem to care much...... *tr

When gas is added to vehicle gas tank. the engine is hard to start. appears as if engine is flooded. will eventually start after several attempts. *tr

Coming off of exit 50 on sunrise hwy in long island n.y. a cross street light turned red and the traffic was stopping so i applied the brakes on my car, the brake peddle went to the floor while trying to stop. i had the car towed to the dealership for repair. the car has 51823 miles on it.

2010 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to faulty fuel pump recall problems. *smd the consumer stated the fuel pump failed and had to be replaced. a recall included about 41,000 vehicle, but it did not include his vehicle. the vehicle began to sputter and consume large amounts of gas. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the instrument panel failed to activate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

While at red light, i went to pull out and car just turned off. and had to put it in park and turn car off and tried to restart the car and it wouldn't start and had to do it again.

When the vehicle starts in the morning for the first 15-20 seconds you could hear a load rattling noise then the noise goes away. i had change the oil from synthetic to regular 5w30 because when i drained the crank case the only thing i had left was 1.5 qt, im trying with the regular oil to see what it does .i hear that many equinox owners have had the same problem with oil consumption. i would like to reported ,maybe its a problem among these vehicles owners. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while the vehicle was being serviced at the dealer, the mechanic noticed that fuel was cross-contaminated with engine oil. the mixture caused the engine to run continuously and roughly. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 33,000.

Gm, used a felt like material on the 2010 equinox between the front fender and the fire wall for sound deadening . i have checked out their new models and they are using it on all of them now [trucks,cars,suvs]. the problem is that this material stays wet, collects salt, mud, etc. as we drive on roads where salt is used in the us and canada i have removed on the passenger side so far. the fire wall and fender both have serious rust which will lead to a perforation of the passenger cabin. there must be a better material to use for this purpose that will not stay wet. i have contacted gm but they did not seem too concerned about the issue. hope you folks have better luck then myself. please note we live in canada and arizona about 50/50. *tr

While driving in a storm, the windshield wipers stopped working. i had to pull over and wait out the storm, too dangerous to drive. i took the car to a chevy dealership and they said that they needed to replace the motor for the windshield wipers. it was not under warranty and cost me $400. *tr the consumer found recall 14v447000 (seats) because the seat had dropped to the floor, the dealer stated it was not for the 2010 model. updated 10/05/15.*jb

Purchased a 2010 equinox,new with 23 miles, noticed right away that i had to put oil in several time when i filled up with gas. took in for 3,00 mile check was told there was no problem. this has been continuous, i always carried oil with me and go oil changes every 1,500 to 2,000 mile. car finally broke down this weekend and was towed to dealer from which i purchased. some thing needs to be done about this, it no laughing matter to spend 25,000 to 30,000 on a car and it falls apart at 71,000 and i am not even through paying for it. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving during inclement weather, the windshield wipers seized. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 63,000. updated 9/19/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at the expense of the owner. updated 2/12/2015 *js

Passenger side, top blend door actuator stuck at cooling position preventing the defrost to work. i could not see and almost had a wreck. estimated repair cost is $600 as you have to take the whole dash apart to get to the actuator. i think this part should be recalled as there are thousands of defective gmc equinox and terrain actuator issues on the web. if you can see out the window as the defrost is stuck on cool you could have a wreck. this is a safety issue. *tr

While turning left on a major intersection the check engine light and stabilitac light with a warning of reduced engine power came on. the car could only go 5 mph which was caused me to slowly go through the intersection. two on coming cars had to slam on their breaks to avoid me. the dealer found a defective throttle body. they said the car is program to go into reduced engine power mode when the computer detects this issue. the safety issue is this come on with out warning, in the middle of intersections. search the web and you will find that many with this type of car from gm are having this issue. i think there should be a recall for the defective throttle body for those not replaced yet and a reimbursement for those already paid. i had to pay $400.64 for this safety repair so i could a avoid future accidents when turning at intersections. the repair details are on file at the dealer. *tr

While driving on interstate 290 (ny), a heavy rainfall started. driver put wipers to high speed and wipers stopped functioning. wipers were at the end of the wipe sweep. driver was able, due to the prior use of "rain-x" to see to exit the road. wipers did not regain functionality, after vehicle was stopped and wipers were attempted to be used again. driver is concerned about the safety of this vehicle. *tr

I started the vehicle the stabilitrac and engine light came on. the car would not move forward more than a half mile per hour. had to have it towed to dealer. i bought this vehicle 1 month ago pre owned from the dealer. it had gone thru the general motors 117 point inspection test before i bought it... i only put on 1000 miles since i purchased it. *js

At 13,000 miles the fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel level sensor replaced. at 56,000 miles the water pump and balance shaft chains were replaced after the car broke down on the side of a major highway. at 64,000 miles the camshaft position acutator and solenoid valves were replaced after another highway breakdown. at 69,000 miles the engine was replaced for a breakdown once again. at 81,000 miles the fuel pump and balance shaft chains were replaced once again after a breakdown. at 90,000 miles the car stopped in the middle of a major highway. the wave plate was replaced and metal debris was found in the transmission. *tr

Good afternoon. i purchased a 2010 chevy equinox on january 7th, 2014. the defroster and the vents are not working. the defroster delays or does not come on at all. i researched recalls on the chevy equinox and found that my problems are the same problems that fall under the 09298 recall which states: "brief description of defect mfg. campaign no. 090298 ? computer module/fmvss 101 & 103. dom: 2/09-11/09. vehicles fail to meet fmvss 101 and fmvss 103. software in center instrument panel can cause heating, air conditioning, defrost, and radio controls, as well as panel illumination to become inoperative. driving without functioning defrost system can decrease visibility and could result in crash without warning. correct by replacing computer module in center instrument panel" my vin was not included in that recall, but it is the exact problem i am having. the computer module is bad. would you happen to know if there is a way to get this car fixed under the warranty? i believe my vin should be included, but no one at chevrolet will help me without charging me a huge amount of money. i wouldn't mind if the vents weren't working, but the defroster needs to work and it isn't a wear and tear issue. i just thought i would reach out to you to see if you might have a better solution then the run around i am getting from gm. if you could be contact me, i would really appreciate it! i hope you have a good day! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle was able to be started without the key in the ignition. the instrument panel indicated that the transport mode and battery were not charging. the contact had to turn the key in a clockwise motion to dim the transport mode warning indicator. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Reporting failure of all four michelin latitude lt p235/55-r18 tires. tread is separating from sidewall on all tires. air leaking from 2; expect others to fail shortly. steel cords exposed and protruding from under tread. complete separation of tread form sidewall. *tr

The airbag alarm keeps coming on and off intermittently saying airbag needs to be serviced. it is never consistent and i wonder if it is a false alarm. i feel the dealer charges just for hooking up to the computer for a problem that seems to be common is unreasonable! *tr

2010 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to faulty ignition shutting off vehicle several times while driving. *smd the consumer took the vehicle in for service several times, but no diagnosis was given. *jb

The chevrolet equinox instrument panel top pad has a integrated compartment in the center. the compartment has a bright chrome latch for opening the compartment. the latch has a very reflective surface. when driving south east the sun reflected off the latch blinding the driver even with sunglasses. view of the road was lost and the seat had to be repositioned to move the drivers eyes from the reflection. photograph is available. *tr

After about a year of owning this vehicle, we have experienced several issues with engine related problems starting in 2011 to current recent issue on 30/2014. we have been to the dealer for several "repairs" and have continued to have additional problems. on several occasions the vehicle has stalled while driving, engine shifts hard/delayed while driving, excessive oil loss between oil changes. oil is changed and added before every 3,000 miles or sooner in recent months due to low oil and engine making "knocking" sound. took vehicle to dealer for recent noise and engine light. they are stating it needs engine work done for oil being "burned" in engine through the exhaust in excess of $1600. listed several items that need repair in conjunction with this issue. *tr

Steering started acting odd. binding up when turning. took it into the dealers. first they told me they reset the steering. two days later brought it back still binding. determined it was the steering assist motor. the car dealer had the car for almost a week. told me they had to also replace the steering gear, motor assembly, and steering wheel angle sensor. told me car was repaired. drove it home approx. 20 miles. car steering is still binding up. took the car back to the dealers two days later. the mechanic drove the car and said there was nothing wrong with it. now i am at a loss. i don't know what the answer is. this seems like a dangerous situation. *tr

Over the course of the past two years, the transmission steadily shifted harder and harder, sometime the gears wouldn't shift up, or down without a 3~5 second delay at speeds of 30mph or 50mph. around mar 18 2014, we were going up a hill going roughly 50mph all of a sudden, there was an external electrical noise, and seconds after, the car wouldn't shift into gear. after getting off the freeway, the car would not shift out of 1st gear, and was in limp mode. we took the car to the dealer the day after and was told the 3-5-reverse wave plate or also commonly referred to as clutch plate shattered and the pieces got into the gears and torn up all the gears with it. the car was still just right under the power train warranty so the dealer replaced the wave plate and the broken gears. but make no mistake, this is a common problem. gm claimed they "supposedly" improved this old problem post 2009 models, however, countless 2010+ chevy equinoxes, traverse, and gmc terrain, and acadia are still encountering failing transmission because of this very specific 3-5-reverse wave plate issue. just google for "chevy equinox transmission wave plate", or "gm 3 5 reverse wave plate" you'll see countless gmc, chevy 2010+ owners still encountering pre-mature transmission failures due to this very exact issue. if you take all the average transmission failures from all the 2010+ vehicles, you'll see that the transmission would fail on average anywhere between 60,000~150,000. this is not acceptable, and it should be listed as an official recall!! *tr

Vehicle was at a stop awaiting movement of traffic, when it would not move or go into gear other than park. since purchasing this vehicle for keffer automotive (charlotte, nc) in 2012 we've had to replace the throttle body, engine, and compressor. now it appears that there is another major mechanical flaw. either the manufacturer or dealer should be responsible for such a poorly made vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the instrument panel, defroster and heat malfunctioned intermittently on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who checked the fuse and diagnosed that the radio needed to be replaced. the technician was unable to determine if there was any potential electrical issues within the vehicle. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 09v489000 (visibility). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the contact was able to reset the air bag light by moving a wire located under the drivers seat however, the failure was not corrected. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000. the current mileage was 35,000. updated 9/4/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle has been repaired. gm paid half of the recall. the consumer will receive what he paid. both units under the driver and passenger seat were replaced. the consumer had to 1/3 of cost of tires. updated 09/15/2014 *js

My wife and i purchase this vehicle in around mid-january of 2014. two weeks after leaving the dealership with the vehicle the service airbag light come on. we took it into the dealership to have it fixed. after a day or so we received the vehicle back and the alert was gone. two weeks after taking it in to get fixed, the alert pops up again. to make a long story short on 12 may 2014 the service airbag light has popped up for the fourth time in four months. is there some sort of recall on this vehicle or this part? i have not been able to find anything and all we can do is take the vehicle in to get fixed. luckily the last time that we took it in the service department and the alert came up while it was in their possession. regardless, the safety of my family is in danger due to the safety bags not being engaged when the alert pops up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that once the engine was warm, the steering wheel would become stiff without warning. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 52,000. updated 6/17/14*cn

My wife was making a left hand turn and the power steering went out making it difficult to complete the turn due to fact that she couldn't turn the steering wheel. she was just starting to accelerate through the turn so speed wasn't an issue. thankfully she wasn't traveling at a faster speed. we were told by the dealer that the equinox needs a steering gear replaced. *js

While driving my windows became fogged. i turned on my defroster and the rear worked, however the front windshield would not clear. upon further inspection i realized no air was coming out of the front dash vents. when i bought the car 3 months ago it worked. the heat and ac work but the vents don't change. *tr

I was driving in the highway 93, when suddenly the wheel start to be very hard, at this moment i was trespassing other car and for very close i couldn't complete the operation. i almost hit the other car, could cause a very bad accident because the speed. unfortunately everything end okay, i was able to control the car and stop in a safety place. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that fuel was leaking into the oil pan. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the fuel pump and timing chain tensioner needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000. the current mileage was 89,000. updated 06/10/14*lj updated 06/10/2014 *js

2010 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to power steering problems. *smd the consumer stated the intermediate steering shaft failed and had to be replaced. *jb the consumer stated there was a leak coming from the power steering rack. the dealer found the steering gear leaking and replaced the rack on a 2011 gmc acadia at no charge. updated 03/04/15. *jb

11/13/13 first report of transmission surging/bucking when coming to stop then engine dies, happened twice. dealer could not duplicate. 12/21/13 transmission failure: no reverse, won't shift past 2nd, trans fluid ok but dark w/ metal shavings. found 3,5,r wave plate fibers & steels damaged along w/ clutch housing assembly, low reverse spring retainer & housing. 1,2,3,4,piston, low reverse 1,2,3,4 clutch, low reverse piston. clean case, rebuilt valve body, replaced seals, installed overhaul kit. 2/24/14: reported transmission problem recurred, dealer drove for 2 weeks could not duplicate. 3/24/14: reported transmission problem recurred 7 times on 3/23. dealer able to duplicate problem. replace sungear, output carrier gear set, wave plates, overhauled transmission, relearn shift adapt. *tr

While turning, power steering no longer present. power steering did not return after checking fuses and replacing battery. dealer indicated needed to replace steering gear and charged $1500. power steering assist returned for a few days. power steering became intermittent. when i returned to dealer, they say it was the shaft joints not functioning properly and replaced those at no charge. *tr

Was driving vehicle when all of a sudden entire dash lit up and car stalled. messages included service stabilitrak, service abs, engine light, and service traction control. i lost power, power brakes, and power steering and coasted vehicle to a stop. it took a couple of tries but finally got the car to turn over, engine light remained on but drove to dealer. vehicle did not drive correctly when accelerated, it was slow and jerky. when i took the vehicle to the dealer they told me it would be covered under warranty, they plugged in their tech code reader and determined it was throttle body. i was given a concierge vehicle and informed it would take them the weekend to fix. when i picked the vehicle up they charged me saying that it would not be covered under the warranty and tried to make me pay for the rental and i have still not been reimbursed for the repairs that should have been covered under warranty or the rental car. the service agent at the dealership printed off where it clearly states that it should be covered. this is a dangerous problem and should be recalled. *tr

Power steering locked up/stopped working when trying to back up. wouldn't work when put back in forward gear. happened intermittently and when taken to dealer, they couldn't replicate. next couple of months did this intermittently. recently, it did this regularly for a day when driving...very dangerous as it would happen often when executing a turn so car could lurch into an adjacent lane and potentially end up in an accident. warning light came on and this time took to dealer who told me they diagnosed a problem that would require replacement of at least part of the power steering assembly. this seems to be the exact same issue as what occurred with cobalts, hhr, etc. in the latest gm recall and i believe that the recall should be extended to this model year and make as well (if not for others too!). caused me enough concern to get the work done and am now working on my options to try and get gm to reimburse me based on this being an identical issue to these other makes and models. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, the brakes failed to respond without warning. the contact mentioned that the brakes were depressed several times where they eventually responded. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the electric brake booster vacuum pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 66,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that a sensor was faulty and the brake line was not detected. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacture was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.

Wife stopped for gas pulled out on to street very hard to steer. this has happened on and off for the past couple years almost went away for a while. the past couple of weeks it has been constant whether i am going 2 mph or 70 kph a constant stiffness in turning right or left it's as if it was a fluid type power steering not electrical.now this is a early 2010 we bought this car in july 2009.there are no signs or any kind of noises to indicate any kind of problem but i am getting kind of nervous in driving this suv anymore.there must be other chevy cars that have same problem i do hope there will be a recall on this problem soon. thanks *tr

Our service airbags light came on. we were told by our local chevrolet dealer that this could disable airbags. unfortunately there was a 2 week backorder for new switch. we could not use the vehicle for 2 weeks, rented another vehicle and then spent $750 to repair the switch. of note, this is the same part that has been recalled with the near identical sister vehicle, the chevrolet traverse. i suspect the same problem and gm may need to consider recalls for the equinox as well. they are near identical vehicles, dashes, controls, etc. *tr

Service air bag warning light on 2010 chevrolet equinox. so, why isn't this vehicle included in the recent recall? *tr

I work approximately 36 miles from and while traveling home from work on the expressway i notice my power steering monitor appeared on my dashboard and my air brake warning signals came on and also my traction control signal was on and my steering became very stiff and tight very hard to control. i contact gm customer relations and explain to them that i have research other vehicles that were manufactured by them with this same problem that is now on their recall list. they were no help at all.they were looking for ways to put the responsibility in my hands to resolve the problem then to satisfy me as a customer. *tr

Since the purchase of my chevy equinox i have had engine trouble related to the oil system. for a period of time i was initially given the run around in regards to a solution. the engine noise made it clear to me that my car needed some type of repair. my persistence enabled me to finally have the problem solved. i cannot be more specific about that event, but keeping that incident in mind leads to the next. i later began to have problems with oil consumption (several months down the road). during periods in between oil changes i began to put more and more oil in my car. this didn't make since my travel was local and not much. ( i have been out of work since last june 2013). that time i decided or i will say insisted the dealer look further into the problem when it was three weeks after an oil change and it was down almost five quarts of oil. i got a lecher about the damage it would have caused. to the point of the problem with all this. i read other letters of complaints on the website in regard to other engine or oil related issues on the chevy equinox. it seems more than apparent that this should be looked into prior to accident, injury or death. each problem or complaint also had a number of how many of each were recorded. i would hope that it wouldn't take for me to injure myself or be just another tragic death related to the big car industries. trouble shooters get paid big money to prevent such travesties. i would then expect that these glitches would be worked out to the benefit of the small people paying big money for vehicles that help them make it on the journey to a bigger a better way of life. i hope someone sitting in his or her corporate office does more than just brush this aside and post it with the other letter of complaint. *tr

Power steering failure. steering locked up. vehicle could be steered only with extreme manual effort. it occurred regardless of the speed of the vehicle, from 0 to 35 during this incident. when wheel was turned it would not return to previous position. for example when turning a corner, the vehicle would not straighten out when the turn was completed unless the wheel was manually pulled back, again with extreme effort. local dealership service department was contacted but had no knowledge of any such problem. days later the power steering returned to normal by itself! then the failure happened again without warning. this is a very dangerous situation! *tr

I have owned this auto, which i purchased from a chev. dealer in atmore, al dec 2011; first sign of trouble was notice to replace electronic board, and battery which was run down & alleged due to fail., replaced under bank service warranty, plus $110. from that point onthe car would start unattended, and parked, locked with alarm on. attempts to correct meant fighting to get lock to stay open with key, and inserting same into ignition. car has also stopped for no reason at all,.complaint to gn/chevy two weeks ago, complaining of broken key as buttons had dropped off and second set did not work at all. milton chevrolet at milton, fl alleged corrected problem by making second (non-working) key work. a week later car parked, locked and alarm set, started in mid afternoon, no one near auto or keys and alarm ran off. we had to get key, enter auto and turn off ignition. the dealer wants the cost of two new keys to "fix" the problem. i think that the problem is a faulty ignition system entirely. if car stopped running on interstate for no reason, brakes, alarm, air bags would be inoperative. this has been reported to gm/chevrolet about 6 times, a late as yesterday when they demand cost of keys to repair problem.at times we have gone into stores and heard the alarm go off with no one around. this is not the intent of chevrolet to meet recall. please advise as to how this can be resolved. i have no doubt that the key system and the key and ignition and engine are allinked and are faulty with problems yet tobe revealed. current mileage, 60,700 total mileage. *tr

Why don't you let a person tell the complete story? my entry about chevy equinox could cause fatalities and you cut me off after i spend time to type it all out. i am saving it to a word file if anyone there is interested, contact me at[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

This chevy vehicle is an accident waiting to happen. i have had oil consumption problems, rough idling, and loss of gas mileage. it is obvious chevy/gm know about these problems. they have issued a puzzling letter on july 13 alerting owners that there may be a problem with "the chrome layer on the balance chain pins, allowing the chain to stretch. this would cause an engine noise and if left untreated, could cause the chain to break, leading to engine damage. in addition, the fuel pump plunger shaft seal may wear and allow fuel to leak into the crankcase..." also on july 19, 2013 chevy issued #13-06-01-003b,: excessive oil consumption....." these two problems are closely related but chevy refuses to issue a recall. if you are driving your family at 65 mph on the highway and the chain breaks because it lacks lubrication, engine power will be lost and probably many lives. chevy is aware that these significant problems exist and instead of being proactive they stall the owner by requesting a 2,000 mile oil consumption test. that test is designed to put the burden of proof upon the owner and not where it truly belongs, chevy. i hope someone takes these issues seriously before someone gets hurt. one cannot dismiss loss of engine power at high speeds due to their negligence. according to chevy, in addition to the chain problem, the pistons, valves, valve stems, cylinder, oil pump, cam shaft or rod bearings might need replacement due to oil loss. in my opinion, this vehicle needs to be recalled for the issues cited above.

Tl - the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle would make a loud sound and hesitate when first started. the contact also mentioned that while driving 45 mph, the defogger malfunctioned, causing the windshield to freeze and block his visibility. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 70, 000. kmj

Transmission is failing. transmission type is 6t40. it appears to be either the wave plate or the reverse drum. according to several service centers, there have been continuing issues with this transmission as well as other versions. i do know that chevy has extended the warranty on the engine due to a "concern" over the lower timing chain tensioner. i do not know what percentage of vehicles need to fail before gm would be forced to do something but they obviously know there is an issue because gm/dealerships have agreed to cover some costs for customers that were the original owners after 100k miles. according to my service center, the transmissions seem to begin failing between 80mk and 110k. unfortunately for me, i am 3% beyond being covered. *tr

I have experienced nothing but issues with my 2010 equinox. it has been in the shop many times regarding the oil level being low and a loud noise and transmission getting stuck and slipping. also experiencing gas smell while i'm driving or when i come to a complete stop. also it's not normal for the engine to lose 3 quarts of oil out of 5qts within 3000 miles. started noticing the lost of oil may of 2013. took it to the shop and they replace the engine and other parts that go along with that repair. july of 2013 same problem occur again, lost of oil again, and then they replace front drive axle inner shaft seal. also took the car back to the shop for oil lost on dec.31, 2013 for losing 3 qts oil out of 5qts. they tell us that there is nothing wrong. they said they inspected it for oil leaks, but if they would of check the oil dip stick they would have seen the lost of 3qts of oil. also i have pictures that i took of the oil dip stick showing only 2qts of oil on dec.17 2013. also we have contacted gm and no help from them. i've investigated this problem i learned that i?m not the only one experiencing the same problem across the united states. also on the invoice that i received they did not do an oil consumption test which involves more than just checking for leaks? seem like there not following the service procedures. it's obviously an internal defect in the 2.4 liter engine that causes it to burn that much oil. also i have all my papers when i took it to the shop. also they gave us a copy of the multi-point inspection where it indicates the fuel system, engine, transmission, drive axle; transfer case requires attention soon, wow you think that's why my transmission is slipping. *tr

Service stabilitrak light come on. service engine lights come on. engine power is reduced. the vehicle engine died right in the middle of the street. i was able to restart it and took it in for service. they couldn't find any "actual" problem. so they reset all the codes. it has happened again. it is happening when the temperatures get below freezing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated while driving various speeds the engine stalled and the warning indicator illuminated prior to the malfunction. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the timing chain fractured which caused internal damage to the engine. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 77,367.

While driving the vehicle the wipers stopped functioning making it dangerous to drive. the center console display, radio and heater controls, went off and stopped functioning. this has happened several times and is a dangerous situation. i have had it looked at by the dealer and they tell me nothing is wrong. they also tell me there is no recall on any equinox for these issues even after i recommended them to look at your site. they told me to "stop looking at the internet for information because it is no good and that people do nothing but complain on the internet." i called the gm customer service center to explain that to them and they recommended me to file a complaint with nhtsa to make it known that my car is having the same issue as the recalled cars to possibly get it added to the recall. i am not only doing this because they recommended me to, but because my family is at a safety risk driving this vehicle and gm doesn't seem to care. they need to be held accountable for this issue since there are many people out there having the same issue that are in the same boat as i am without being covered by the recall. *tr

At about 40,000 miles noticed that vehicle was loosing or using oil. carried to the shop and no problem could be found. at 50,000 miles engine started knocking and engine light came on. carried to the shop, found that timing chain bracket had broken. replaced timing chain, bracket , and gaskets. two months later check engine light appears again. take it to shop. ran die through engine to find out where oil loss is , checked timing chain again, changed oil, checked fuel pump, reading for check engine light was o2 sensor but nothing was done about it. it's been three weeks and check engine light is on again. car computer first sayed stabilizer bar needed checking. got that light off and car will at least go over 30miles per hour but check engine light is still on. got to carry it back to the garage. something really needs to be done for the consumers that own a 2010 equinox. this is just ridiculous. *tr

Brake master cylinder rear seal failed and fluid completely filled the brake booster causing the brakes to apply. the brakes would not release causing the vehicle to stop in the traffic lane without any warning (brake lights) to the vehicles behind almost causing a rear end collision. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and making a left turn, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was diagnosed and repaired by the dealer. the contact was informed that the pcv positive crankcase ventilation had seized, which over pressurized the engine and caused the rear main seal to malfunction. the rear main seal was replaced. the manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 80,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the defroster would not clear the windshield. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue but informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility). the approximate failure mileage was 86,000. updated 03/12/14*lj

Just bought and being told it is not covered by any warranty having issues with the defoggers and all the windows are fogging a lot . tried to crack the windows to vent the out the car no help. instrument problems. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The back hatch lock will not release on my 2010 equinox to open the hatch. it started with a difficult try to open it. now it will not open at all. i am bringing it to the dealer tomorrow (it is out of warranty over 36,0000 miles) this hatch is not open every day. in reality it is open only about once a week, so it shouldn't have broken. *tr

No oil on the dipstick after 3 months and 3000 miles since they replaced my drive chain and added oil i experienced no heat and transmission irregularity. added 4 qts of oil and called chevy dealer. took it in and they are replacing the rings and valves which were leaking oil into the crankcase and i was burning the oil. it will take a week to fix. they gave me a free rental car. i am concerned that this may have caused some damage to the engine.

Took a road trip and the engine was making noise half way through. checked oil dipstick when we arrived home and no oil registered on dipstick! the 2010 chevy equinox is a lemon!! stay away *tr

2010 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to timing chain recall did not fix the problem. *smd the consumer stated the timing chain was installed on april 24, 2013. five months later, the vehicle was running rough, stalling and shaking and rattling while it was in idle. he received a recall notice for the timing chain. the service department informed him, the recall was serviced during the april 24, 2013 visit. on november 22,2013 another timing chain was installed. the consumer has experienced several problems with the vehicle, since april 2011. the dealer replaced a worn compressor, the balance shaft chains, oxygen sensor, high pressure fuel pump, intake actuator, intake solenoid and the transfer case.*jb

Expressing concern over the safety devices in his 2010 chevrolet equinox, the air bag system; the vehicle was taken in for repair six times and has not been fixed and the air bag message continues to come on; he believes this is a safety defect. *smd the dealer replaced the tensioner kit on the driver's seat belt. however, the problem continued.*jb

I started hearing a knocking noise at 28000 miles. had serviced but after several miles noise started again. noise continues so service is needed(10-2-13). i had several gaskets, seal, bolts,fuel pump(which was leaking raw fuel into inside of engine), balance chain, timing chain, guide for timing chain(which guide and debris fell in oil pan), and two tensioner replaced as well as oil life monitor recall update. here i am nearly 3 months later and my 2010 equinox is in shop(12-31-13) and can't be driven do to loud noises, lose of power fuel and oil, as well as stalling and check engine light being on continually. i did extensive research and found thousands of people with same year and model equinox as mine to be having same problems as mine at same mileage. i found that the engine needs to be replaced because of damage done by leaking fuel pump. so no matter what work is done or what is replaced problems still keep happening because damage is all ready done to inside of engine and the entire engine should be replaced. please help, this is a major problem that effects thousands and nothing is being done for us owners. those who are lucky to get their engine replaced don't get an accurate warranty and after several miles the new engine starts having the same issues. please help!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact was driving 40 mph when the vehicle began to shake and stalled. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection where the fuel pump and cam shaft were replaced however, the failure later recurred. the vehicle was not further repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the defroster failed and the interior heat would not operate. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for inspection but they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 24,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the cam shaft actuator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 20,000.

While backing out of my driveway, i turned the steering wheel to the left and the steering wheel became stuck. i had to tug forcefully on the wheel for the steering wheel to come back to center. the same thing happened again 3 days later as i was making a right turn onto a busy road. i turned the steering wheel to the right and the steering wheel became stuck causing me to nearly run off the road. i had to pull with force to get the steering wheel back to center causing me to briefly swerve into the left lane. luckily i did not run off the road or into anyone. *tr

Car made noise and engine started to stop. pulled off to side of freeway, turned off key and car burst into flames. car is a total loss, due to the fire damage. *tr

I purchased a 2010 chevy equinox on 4/1/2013. i have since had a few issues with the vehicle. i had the timing belt replaced due to knocking in the engine. i thank the good lord that it was under a recall. i have also been experiencing oil loss. i have my oil changed on a regular basis and it has been using oil between those changes. the last time i had it changed, i was told that there was no oil on the dip stick when they checked it prior to doing the change. i have also gone without a defroster as well. haven't thought much about it since i haven't needed it yet but now the weather is changing and i know i am going to need it real soon. but guess what. even though there is a recall on that, mine doesn't fall under that recall. i f there are so many people having the same issue, you would think it would be covered no matter. it isn't my fault that it is not working properly. so, right before christmas i am going to have to shell out over $400 to get this fixed so that i will be able to see out of my front windshield. i guess it is my fault that i have wai