chevrolet equinox Problems

chevrolet equinox 2010 Complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

we purchased a 2010 chevy equinox aug. 20, 2009 and failed to check where the fuel fill door was located. it is on the righthand side of the vehicle which is the wrong side. it creates a safety hazard when getting fuel. ( getting out into station traffic, walking between cars and being a longer distance from the drivers door when most people leave their keys in the car when fueling. the vehicles darts quickly when traveling which is noticeable in the back seat. (may be caused by vehicle stability system) the front doors are located so that i bump my head (have cut my head) unless the seat is back as far as possible. gm has no retrofit to move fuel fill door or unit to put seats back to give more head room.

Reported in: BAKER WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEY4A6

STRUCTURE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the lower body molding detached from the front wheel opening, and then to the rear wheel opening . his leg was cut as a consequence because the corners of the doors became extremely sharp. he sent the manufacturer pictures of his injuries. he was referred to the dealer. no repairs were made. the current mileage was approximately 8,400. the failure mileage was approximately 2,000. updated 11/10/09 *cn updated 11/13/09

Reported in: STILLWATER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEYXA6

AIR BAGS

my 2010 chevy equinox ls steering wheel locks up while driving. the electrical also seems to have an issue where the radio will start flashing and the air bag warning keeps coming on even after they have stated all of the issues have been fixed and parts have been replaced. this car has been in the shop more than i have owned it. i am scared for my families safety.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW1A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW1A6

STEERING

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW1A6

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 45 mph, the airbag warning light appeared on the dashboard. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 12300.

Reported in: GRAN RAPIDS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW0A6

STEERING

while driving my 2010 chevy equinox in a straight line for a period of time the steering wheel binds up and you have to give a tug to get it freed up. it has been in the dealer 3 times and after the power steering pump was replaced it still does it. i opened a file with chevy on the problem and the response i received was that is the way the new steering is designed. nothing comes up on the scanner so they are unable to diagnose the problem,yet the service manager took the car home himself and he admitted it happened to him.

Reported in: SOUTHOLD NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW1A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

on 09/04/09 i bought a new 2010 equinox and within 3,000 miles i began experiencing significant shifting issues and rough idling/stalling at stops. on 01/08/10 i will be taking the vehicle to the service shop for the 4th time in 60 days for these problems. very concerning is that every time i have taken the vehicle in for service a new gm service bulletin exists for these problems. however, gm is not proactively addressing these known issues with buyers. rather the onus has been put into the buyers hands. why if they know a problem exists are they not obligated to contact buyers? there are a significant number of others experiencing these problems you will find on the web, ie edmunds. the following is a chronology of my experience: #1) 12/08/09-2,561 miles: car hesitating badly when accelerating, vibrating bad at idle with s intermittent stalls. gm bulletin 4469g-metal shaving left behind in the tranny. replace oil, replace actuator solenoids due to debris build-up. #2) 12/15/09-2,713 miles: rough idling/hesitation. replaced oil like before, no debris. service bulletin for ecm update for tcm and pcm. service tech told me that they had several other buyers experiencing these problems. #3) 12/22/09-2,939 miles: unable to merge onto thruway and get up to speed do to bucking and vehicle not accelerating/shifting. almost involved in accident trying to merge and gain speed. bucking at stops and stalling. service code p0011 found in computer for intake position system failure. needed 2 cam shaft actuators again. replaced oil & filter. 01/08/10-~3,900miles: continued rough idle. poor/hard shifting/hesitation to shift especially in 3 & 4 gear. in 3 & 4 engine sounds muffled and struggles to gain speed as if the tran is up-shifting too quickly. when up-shifting in higher gears it hesitates and then jolts. in summary, i am taking vehicle in for the 4th time, same problems. nys lemon law being considered. each time i have lost vehicle.

Reported in: TONAWANDA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW6A6

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: TONAWANDA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW6A6

STEERING

i own a 2010 equinox and when driving in a straight path for a period of time the steering wheel binds up/sticks and i have to tug on the steering wheel to free it. i am taking it into the dealer next week for further evaluation but it appears other people have had this problem based on internet info and a couple have filed complaints with your agency.

Reported in: TONAWANDA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW6A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my brand new chevrolet equinox 2010, which has less than 2000 miles has been overheating already. i took it into the dealership and they have no idea what the problem is. the temperature gauge does not work at times. the error message that i am getting: "ac off due to high engine temperature".

Reported in: SUWANEE GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the center console (where the controls are for the radio, heater/ac, defroster, hazards, door locks, etc.) intermittently goes on and off, and locks up unexpectedly. it first occurred on 1 dec 09, again on 2 jan 10, and several times since. vehicle examined by landers-mclarty chevrolet in huntsville al, they witnessed problem but could not fix or remedy. they opened a technical case #11124962, and gm opened case #71-790900576. no fix to date, although they promise that a solution is being worked. several safety issues are presented by the console?s erratic operation (sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't). it is winter now, and when the console is out, the heater, defroster, door locks, hazard lights and on-board warning system (via the menu button) do not work. starting and shutting the engine off 20-plus times (dealers recommended temp fix to re-set system) does not seem like a viable solution, and it certainly presents added stress on the starter and causes excessive engine wear in cold temperatures.

Reported in: HUNTSVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW1A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2010 equinox, 6070 miles. went to go to store, started car, no radio or heater. turned off engine, then restarted vehicle, and both worked, have not had prob. since. called gm, they said to take it to the dealer to be checked out. i will wait until it does it again to take it in. they will not be able to do anything if it is not broken at the time i take it to service dept.

Reported in: BROADDUS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

hard to put gas on this vehicles and tend to eject gas pump trigger when putting gas. roof woobly not strongly constructed.

Reported in: FILLMORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

hard to put gas on this vehicles and tend to eject gas pump trigger when putting gas. roof woobly not strongly constructed.

Reported in: FILLMORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have a 2010 equinox ltz with about 11,000 miles on it. it was recently in for replacement of the part that operates the radio and heat/air controls (there is a recall on this). i have recently discovered that if you hold down the unlock button on the remote that all four windows will roll down and the car will be unlocked. there is no documentation on this in the owner's manual and the service technician at the dealership says this is a built-in feature to cool off the car on hot days. i consider this a safety issue because the remote could accidentally be activated as i am leaving the vehicle for an extended period of time or at night.

Reported in: PITTSBURG KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEY1A6

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

my 2010 chevrolet equinox has an automatic door lock feature which automatically locks all doors when the vehicle is placed into gear. my concern is that if by accident, high water, or some other circumstance, the power locks and windows become inoperative as a result of electronic failure, and occupants become trapped in the vehicle. the door lock post cannot be grasped when in locked position. the dealer informs me this feature cannot be turned off. there has been no incident. i have to fill in the incident date in order to file the complaint.

Reported in: ELLISVILLE MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW0A6

STEERING

i own a 2010 equinox and when driving in a straight path for a period of time the steering wheel binds up/sticks and i have to tug on the steering wheel to free it. dealer cannot duplicate it but am fearful of a sudden failure at high speed while changing lanes, etc.

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i bought a 2010 chevy equinox in nov 2009. whenever a passenger rides with me using a laptop the passenger-side airbag light goes "off" and the dashboard computer display says "service passenger airbag." it's consistent and very much a safety issue since the passenger airbag would not deploy in an accident while using the laptop. we do a lot of long-distant driving and laptop use is a business necessity. the chevy safety folk said, "don't use a laptop" - a very unsatisfactory response.

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

rough idle during cold start of my 2010 chevy equinox 2.4l 4 cylinder engine engine idles rough and misses until it warms up when it gets below 40 degrees took car to dealer at 2,000 miles in november, they said everything was fine and to specifications. said they would keep a eye out for service bulletins on cold starting, never heard from them. car continue to run rough on cold start. found on my own a gm service bulletin in dec. #p00010 on cold start require calibration of engine. called dealer told them where to find service bulletin they found it and then took the car in . same problem still exists even after two service visits. the dealer says "they will keep their eye out for another service bulletin on the cold weather starting" as everything is up to specifications on the car. the car still runs rough and misses until it warms up.

Reported in: PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW8A6

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

bought a 2010 chevy equinox on oct. 31st..have had it 5 months and has 5,500 miles on the motor is making a severe or really loud ticking noise. took it to 2 chevy dealers and they tell me this is normal but when you start one up on the lot it makes no where near the noise mine does. they tell me it is normal for this kind of fuel injectors and refuse to fix it. was not loud at all when we purchased the vehicle now it just keeps getting louder. it really is a shame when we pull up next to an older car and it is quieter than our brand new one.

Reported in: MANASSAS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW7A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: MANASSAS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW7A6

SUSPENSION:REAR

while my vehicle is moving/driving i hear a loud clunking noise from the bottom of the car..i think it's the front or rear suspension leaf spring area.

Reported in: MOUNT PROSPECT IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEW6A6

SUSPENSION:FRONT

while my vehicle is moving/driving i hear a loud clunking noise from the bottom of the car..i think it's the front or rear suspension leaf spring area.

Reported in: MOUNT PROSPECT IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEW6A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2010 equinox 4000 miles. when driving a loud squealing noise comes from engine. took it to dealer and they replaced the serp belt the first time. still squealing and took it back the next week where they state it was the pwer steering gear. replaced the power steering gear and car still makes the same noise. on my third attempt to replace a random engine part picked out by whatever machining is free for the day.

Reported in: MENOMONEE FALLS WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when she shifted from second to third gear. she noticed the problem since the vehicle was purchased. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and stated that it was normal. the contact felt that the problem was a safety hazard because the vehicle hesitated in heavy traffic and almost caused several accidents. the failure mileage was 12. the current mileage was approximately 3,600.

Reported in: MONROE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW1A6

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving at 35 mph, the stability track warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and there was an abnormal jerk sensation. the contact shut off the engine and when restarting, the warning light was no longer illuminated. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 6,480.

Reported in: GREENSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEWXA6

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox equipped with onstar remote diagnostic system capability. while driving 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. onstar was contacted and performed a diagnostic. they advised that the air bag was not functioning. the dealer repaired and re-routed the side impact wires under the driver's seat. the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the dealer cleared the failure codes and advised the failure was intermittent and they could not provide a remedy to correct it. there were no further repairs to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 13,376 and the current mileage was 13,739.

Reported in: BROADDUS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW3A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 35 mph on a sunny day the contact stated the instrument panel storage lock distorted his vision while driving. he stated that the sun reflects on the chrome lock and impairs his vision. the contact stated he spoke with the dealer and the manufacturer and they said there was nothing they could do. the failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 11,204.

Reported in: 411 ODIN LANE N.W. APT FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALFEW7A6

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

engine service light came on. stopped to check the system and the car would not start. towed it to nearby gm dealer. diagnosed as a fuel pressure module failure. dealer ordered the part and will install it.

Reported in: GREENACRES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLFEY3A6

EQUIPMENT

in new chevy vehicles there is a center storage compartment located above the center console. this is held down in place by a simple push button. the button however is problematic as in some trims it is a chrome feature. in sunny condition, the reflection from the chrome push button reflects into the driver's eyes. this could lead to possible dangerous driving conditions.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated when the sun was shining on the chrome latch of the storage compartment over the dashboard, the glare from the sun would obstruct the contact's view of the roadway. the dealer advised the vehicle was designed in that manner and there was no repair available for the failure. the failure and current mileages were 2,472. updated 09/09/10. *lj updated 09/10/10

Reported in: ROANOKE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNA1DEW5A6

STEERING

i had a 'sticky' steering problem back on jan. 2010 during a trip north to canada. it happened again last week on a long trip to sandusky ohio, and it has gotten worse! based on my experience i think this problem happens only on very flat highway in good condition, such as the ohio turnpike and 405 in canada. as soon as i get into michigan (horrible i75 condition) the problem is not noticeable anymore.

Reported in: TROY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW0A6

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact was charging a cellular phone when the air bag warning light illuminated. the failure would recur whenever charging a cellular phone. the dealer advised that placing the cell phone on the passenger seat would interfere with the air bag system and that the vehicle was operating as normal. the contact was advised not to place any electronic devices on the front passenger seat. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 1,900.

Reported in: WEST ISLIP NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW2A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

bought a chevy 2010 equinox back in november of this yr., at 5,000 miles i noticed a secondary noise rattling/knocking type of sound coming from my engine (at acceleration). brought the vehicle to the dealership 3x no results. i brought my car to 2 different independent mechanics both noticed and observed the noise and both seem to believe the noise is lack of fuel getting to the engine causing mini explosions to the engine, therefore causing holes in the pistons which would cause further engine damage. i contacted gm and the dealership both ignore the problem and will not acknowledge at this time, later found out from the gm dealerships service station that according to gm tech assist that there are 20 other cases like mine that they were notified of and gm is not willing to do anything about, this to me is a major safety concern to myself and my family. now i have more miles and the noise is getting louder and more frequent. i don't feel safe driving my car knowing that my engine could be severely affected. i have brought my car back to dealership 3x to no prevail. please help!

Reported in: NORTH ANDOVER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW4A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Reported in: NORTH ANDOVER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW4A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: NORTH ANDOVER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW4A6

SUSPENSION:FRONT

when slowly turning the steering wheel to the right all the way to almost the very end and while advancing at a very low speed, there's a small high pitch noise and "thunk" of a sound that can be heard from the front-left of the vehicle, if the radio and ventilation is quite down. it does not sound healthy and is quite disturbing knowing that there's only 3500km on this 2010 chevrolet equinox ls would there be other complaints likewise? and please investigate. thank you

Reported in: GATINEAU, QC, CANADA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW1A6

STEERING

Reported in: GATINEAU, QC, CANADA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW1A6

WHEELS

Reported in: GATINEAU, QC, CANADA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW1A6

POWER TRAIN

2010 chevrolet equinox. had an issue with the transmission "slipping" or bumping between shifts. i brought it to dealer twice. said it was programming issues - supposedly fixed it - but still doing it. then last week with only 26,000 miles - i had a stability track light come on and it idled very roughly. i left it at dealer to be fixed - over a week ago! they said it is a timing balance chain??? i will not buy another gm!

Reported in: FORT WAYNE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW3A6

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

since the purchase of my 2010 chevy equinox i have been experiencing rough shifts (clunks into gear) when the vehicle shifts up into 3rd gear. i took the vehicle to the dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong but went ahead and flashed the ecu. the vehicle worked fine for about 2 weeks then began to do the same thing again. at times it clunks so hard it feels like you have hit something. there are many complains on edmunds about rough shifts up and down gears. there is also another complaint on here. gm needs to fix this issue or replace my transmission.

Reported in: EVANSVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW6A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

i have a 2010 chevy equinox and it is making a knocking noise everytime i give it gas this is a brand new truck i shouldn't be having this problem i have taken it back and forth to the service and they keep telling me that nothing is wrong with it that's its normal well i don't think so i think that this truck is a lemon and if something isn't done with my truck i will call the channel 7 on yourside and then i will sue the gm people for not doing anything about this problem i am very upset over this,and i m sure that other people are having the same problem as me.

Reported in: JERSEY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

tl*the contact own a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the chrome on the dashboard impaired his vision due to glare on the chrome knob which could potentially cause a crash. the dealer stated their was no alternative part to replace the knob; therefore, there was nothing they could do. the contact stated that the manufacturer should recall the design of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 18,338.

Reported in: PEKIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW8A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 5 mph, the contact noticed a knocking noise from the engine area. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the contact should use higher grade fuel to quiet the noise. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no remedies for the failure. the failure mileage was 400 and the current mileage was approximately 12,500.

Reported in: JEANNETTE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEWXA6

STEERING

my 2010 chevrolet equinox steering binds up after the vehicle is warmed up. the binding happens when turning slightly to the right or left from a straight ahead position. it is most noticeable above 50 mph. the binding causes the driver to over correct and may cause an accident in wet or snow conditions. after the steering begins to bind, it intermittently binds at all speeds during that drive. when the vehicle cools down the steering returns to normal. i took the vehicle to the dealer on 10-13-2010 and demonstrated the problem to their "front end" technician. he experienced the problem but had no clue as to what the problem is. he said he would call technical assistance on 10-19-2010.

Reported in: DAVISON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW4A6

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i own a 2010 chevy equinox ltz. i purchased the vehicle in april. soon after we noticed a definite clunking sound when the car shifted from 2 to 3 gear, around 3000 rpm. it only happens occasionally. i have found others with the same problem. is gm going to look into this particular problem?

Reported in: WRIGHTSTOWN WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALFEW0A6

STEERING

sticky steering, the steering wheel sticks and you have to give it a slight tug to the left or right to get it to move off the center. it is noticeable on good surfaces. i worry about the safety of the steering especially if the surface is slippery. started in sept 2010.

Reported in: SYDNEY NOVA SCOTIA CANADA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW5A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

on aug 15, 2010 my new chevy equinox, with only 717 miles on it, stalled in the middle of the st. it was towed (mirak chevrolet) on sunday aug 15th, and they didn't fix the problem until tues. aug 24th. in the interim i had been told that they didn't know what the problem was and finally a whole new transmission had to be ordered. i have called the chevrolet corp. and the gm executive offices to inform them that this is completely unacceptable. a brand new car only 3 weeks old should not need a new transmission. i told them that i don�t want the car because i have a child and i do not feel safe in it. gm told me that there was nothing that they could do; i had to take it back. on nov 1st i was driving home with my daughter after work and my car stalls again in rush hour traffic. this time i had my vehicle towed to the dealership that i brought it from (quirk chevrolet), and called gm again to notify them of what happened. the service advisor who was dealing with my vehicle [xxx] said that the problem this time was due to debris getting into the cam shaft screen/filter. i told gm that i do not want that car anymore, either give me a new car or refund my money and i will take my business elsewhere. again, they told me that i have to take the car back and there was nothing they could do. i told them that this is a vehicle that stalls in the middle of the street while driving. this is a huge safety issue! on nov. 4th i went to the dealership to get my car. [xxx] let me transfer my belongings in the service garage, told me drive out of the garage. as i was pulling out of the garage i tried to avoid hitting another car but didn't clear the turn, i wound up scrapping and damaging the side of my car[xxx]didn't guide me nor did he tell me to stop when i was about to hit the side of the garage, he just stood there watching. his manager ([xxx]) came out and told me i have to get my insurance to pay for it. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: MEDFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW4A6

STEERING

the problem is with the steering. after the vehicle has been driven for more than and 1/2 hour, it becomes sticky on each side of the center. i have had no serious problems as of yet, but the longer it is driven, the worse it gets. when this occurs, the natural response is to correct and sometimes this canbe quite scary or nerve racking. i have taken the vehicle to the dealership twice and they claimed there was nothing wrong.

Reported in: YUMA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEWA62

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: YUMA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEWA62

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

traction control light came on while i was driving on 10/27/10 26 days after i purchased this new vehicle. then the service traction control message came on followed by the check engine light. while trying to get out of traffic and park,as i shifted from reverse to drive,the vehicle kept rolling backwards. the gear shift illumination was no longer hi-lighting what gear i was in. i had the vehicle towed to the dealership's service dept and they claim that they not only cannot duplicate the problem but that they cannot find any problem at all and expect me to pick up this vehicle and make payments for the next six years on it. when this incident occurred,my first monthly payment wasn't even due yet. my 14 year old son was in the vehicle with me and we could have been in an accident. gm and the dealership (bryner cheverolet) refuse to give me a replacement vehicle or return my down-payment. they actually,expect me to put my life at risk to prove to them that this incident really occurred. under the lemon law,i am required to give them 3 chances to fix the problem. how can i do this if they cannot find the problem to fix. also am i supposed to put myself and others in danger to prove that there is a problem?

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW5A6

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW5A6

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while driving on level pavement at 65 mph, with my cruise control on, all of a sudden, the vehicle downshifted 2 gears, and the tach rose to 5300 rpms. i tapped the brake pedal, and it disengaged the cruise and proceeded in a normal condition.

Reported in: SCHENECTADY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALFEWXA6

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: SCHENECTADY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALFEWXA6

VISIBILITY

just one day there wasn't heat on my 2006 chevy equinox with 50,900 miles. without heat frost could form on the windshield and block visibility. a quick check on the net indicated a common problem (latent defect?) that the stub to the actuator on the temperature blend door breaks off. i took it to a chevy dealer and it took them 8.5 hours to replace the temperature blend door.

Reported in: PURCELLVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNDL73F266

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

+2010 equinox liftgate goes all the way up, but in a couple of seconds slowly comes back down to about 3/4 open. i tried everything to correct the problem. could not find anything on the internet of anyone else having this problem.

Reported in: CASA GRANDE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

i bought a 2010 chevrolet equinox in july of 2010. it had 5,500 miles on it when i started seeing patches of thousands of tiny cracks on the windshield. you could only see them when the car was facing the sun. i washed the car all summer myself, and i was very careful. i took it to the dealer, and he pointed out that it covered the windshield and all the side and back windows. it looks like someone sanded all the windows with a fine sandpaper. he said that he has seen this many times before, but gm will not do anything about it, because they say it is not a defect. they said the cause is frequent washes at touchless car washes, or some mileage. gm knows they have a problem, because they put out a service bulletin on it. it is #00-08-48-005d. it covers 2011 and prior gm passenger cars and trucks. it says in the bulletin that the repair will require replacing all the glass on the car. when you drive into the sun, the thousands of tiny cracks blind you and sunglasses don't help. they said as a gesture of good will, they will replace the windshield, but none of the other glass. i am stuck with a car with 6500 miles on it with defective window glass that gm says is too bad, but it is not covered under the 3 year or 36,000 mile warranty.

Reported in: HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW6A6

STEERING

steering sticks when having to make a slight adjustment in keeping the vehicle to drive in straight line. this occurs when driving on a freeway at speeds above 50 mph. the steering also sticks when steering into a slight bend on a freeway. this causes an over correction in keeping the vehicle in the desired path. this over correction does not result in driving the vehicle outside of the lane unless you were already riding the divider between lanes.

Reported in: MOUNT SHASTA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW0A6

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

a few issues...... the biggest being the fact the vehicle was brand new it has had a shake in the steering wheel as well as the whole vehicle. you can visually see and feel the steering wheel shake while driving. had it into the dealership on many occasions, they balances the tires, checked the wheels, guaranteed me it was the tires, replaced 2 and said all fixed! nope annoyed that this was the 5th visit, asked for 4 new tires and i paid the difference to upgrade from the hankook's to the michelin's. picked vehicle up and the shale was still there, and they scratched 2 of the wheels while changing the tires. advised the dealership i would address this when i needed an oil change as i had enough! took it in on a tuesday am they advised me they were going to change a and try a few things.... friday they call me and say they also had an engineer from head office look at it, and no fix! so i have to go pick up a vehicle that i bought brand new, and it shakes? i would have bought used! i am now going to talk to the owner and say this is not acceptable! apparently its a v6 issue? the 09 and 11 have the same issue? really? i also have had a sticky note on the dash to cover the chrome clip used to open the storage area on the dash. as it shines right in your eyes while driving? again has no one test drove these vehicles? not impressed that i spent 47k and have a lemon!

Reported in: LONDON 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

Reported in: LONDON 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

air bag light on the driver's instrumentation illuminates when temperatures drop below mid-20's. this has happened beginning in late november or early december 2010. the date below (jan. 23, 2011) is today's date, since it happened again this morning. i have taken it to the dealer, which says only that there was a code but no indication as to what is wrong. dealer reset code. also contacted onstar when it occurred and received a code back (b0023). dealer verified that they pulled the same code. we purchased the car in november 2009, but had no problems the first winter. we are now in the second winter, when the problem showed up. it doesn't matter if someone is sitting in passenger seat or not, and it doesn't matter if we are driving or parked (it actually comes on when we start the car in very cold weather, so the car is not moving at this point). but the air bag light does illuminate (almost a guarantee) when the temperature drops below 25 degrees. after driving several miles or several minutes, the light goes out. i suspect (and the dealer concurs) that it may be wire harness or sensor contacts that are separating in extreme cold (due to metallic contraction). dealer said the fact that the light comes on should be no problem if it goes off after a while. i challenged him on it and added, "yes, as long as the vehicle is not involved in an accident during that time," at which statement dealer service man hem-hawed around. i think this is an issue. *ln

Reported in: STERLING VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW3A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my wife and i bought a preowned 2010 equinox with low mileage and a short time later i was checking fluid levels and noticed the oil was 2qts low, added oil. short time later we went on a trip and a while later i checked oil level and it was down a quart. called chevy dealer where it was bought and they said they would do a oil consumption test to see how munch oil it was using. dealer ship changed oil and was down a quart. service technician said he had no ideal where the oil was going, and i told him it was pretty clear that the motor was burning it, number one the tailpipe was black as the ace of spades and there must be a factory defect in the engine. i have spoke with gm head office about this and they did give me a claim number.

Reported in: BONO AR || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

our 2010 equinox 2lt 2.4l (4 cyl) that we bought in aug. 2009 started having stalling/rough idle problems after a year, we took it to the dealer 5 times. they kept saying that there is casting sand clogging the solnoids.they claimed to clean it out each time. they finally gave us a new engine but we don't feel safe driving it because we are starting to feel the same problems again. there is a bulletin for all this. we have contacted gm and they won't help us. i guess we will have to call a lemon lawyer. i have seen others with this problem. why won't gm do anything for us or really it?

Reported in: CHEEKTOWAGA NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

"service air bag" light has come on, and the warning chime goes off every 20 seconds. first incident occurred about 2 months after taking delivery of the new 2010 equinox. oakland, ca chevy dealer informed us that with this light on, there is no airbag protection. the dealership replaced a "faulty module". about one month later, the same problem occurs. i try calling the oakland dealership to bring the car in, and no answer. after 2 weeks of calling, i stop by dealership and it's closed. i take the car to the novato dealership (40 miles away), they acknowledge there is a problem, but cannot provide a loaner car because they do not know it will take longer than 6 hours to fix. i have no way of getting home. so i drive the car home (with no airbags). i hear the oakland dealership is opening under new owner, so i will take car back to them when they open. i drive this car as little as possible because of the problem.

Reported in: SAN RAFAEL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEYXA6

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

2010 chevy equinox. consumer states vehicle "powered down" *tgw the consumer stated the dashboard read obd2 malfunction indicator lamp service required and the stabili-trak light illuminated. the consumer stated she then received a recall letter regarding the software in the center instrument panel which could cause the heating, air condition, defroster, radio control as well as the panel illumination to become inoperative. the consumer stated the lights were in fact flickering and then the entire instrument panel went out, powered on a little and then dimmed again. *jb

Reported in: NEW BEDFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLPEY6A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: NEW BEDFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLPEY6A6

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

on jan 17th,2011 my vehicle was wrecked by the dealer on site of dealership. the whole front end was caved in on center. the driver a mechanic at don woods chevrolet was driving at a higher then normal speed. he hit a pole dead center and the air bag did not deploy. the driver was injured to what extent i am not sure, but i am not wanting this car back feeling the airbag may deploy at anytime due to the hit it took or it isn't safe and will not deploy upon an accident.

Reported in: THE PLAINS OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW7A6

POWER TRAIN

i purchased a brand new equinox from chevrolet in 08/31/2010. since 10/30/2010, i've had ongoing issues with this vehicle. two incidents of which, i almost had near-death car accidents. this is the third time i am in a rental car, totaling to about a month so far in rentals. first incident in october, i had to drive with my hazards on to even get to the dealership. my speedometer and tech would accelerate, however, it felt like i was in neutral. it was serviced for about 2-3 weeks and they said they fixed the problem. then 2 weeks ago, i had just got off a 3-lane 65 mph highway, when my vehicle stalled on me. i remember looking down at the dash while i was driving, the speedometer said i was going 100 mph but i wasn't moving. i was nearly rear-ended being on a highway. luckily, i was able to get over a lane and pull over. the car wouldn't allow me to move or reverse. i was in a rental for about a week while they examined my car. chevrolet/gm said they were unable to find anything wrong with my car and forced me to return the rental and drive my car. i have written documentation stated they were unable to find anything wrong with my vehicle. now the third incident, i was driving in philadelphia on a way to a wedding. my car stalled multiple times, causing me to pull over on broad street about 4 times, just to turn my car off and on to attempt to move it. it was a hazard to myself and on the road, i almost got hit multiple times. chevrolet said they found the problem with my car, but how am i suppose to trust them when they never trusted me when i said something was wrong. this car is brand-new and this is the third occurrence of the same issue. i feel completely unsafe driving this vehicle and my confidence has plummeted. please advise me of what to do.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW4A6

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW4A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW4A6

AIR BAGS

2010 chevrolet equinox lt w/ 2lt package 40k miles - air bag sensor failure/warning light on. sensor failure due to use of electronic devices(cell phone, gps, laptop, or anything that can interfere with airway frequency waves) in vehicle. issue occurs on occasion when using cell phone in car. chevrolet dealership reset the sensors.

Reported in: CICERO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW0A6

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2010 equinox ltz drove to work put the car in park and turned the ignition off tried to get out of the doors and the doors would not open. i tried to open the door with the key fob it still would not open. i then tried to unlock the door with the switch on the dash of the car and it gave a small beep but still would not unlock. i tried to open all four doors to no avail. i opened the back hatch and crawled out through it. i took the car to the dealer to them look at it and they said that they could not find anything. i was really afraid because if there was a fire i couldn't get out.

Reported in: HARRISON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALFEW4A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: HARRISON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALFEW4A6

STEERING

our 2010 chevrolet equinox has dangerous sticky steering at speeds of around 70 mph. more effort than normal is required to turn the steering wheel at these speeds, but then it "breaks loose" and causes the vehicle to swerve slightly. this has occurred since i bought the car new in january 2010. the local chevrolet service department test drove it and said this was normal. i strongly disagree!

Reported in: SUN CITY WEST AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW2A6

STEERING

my 2010 chevy equinox is equipped with an electric power steering system. after the vehicle has been driven for at least 45 minutes, the steering wheel sticks or binds when trying to make minor lane correction changes. this is most noticeable on smooth road surfaces at highway speeds. an extra amount of force must be applied to the steering wheel to get it to move away from it's stuck position but once it does move, the extra amount of force used causes the steering wheel to travel past it's intended position, causing the vehicle to over correct and travel too far to the left or right. at highway speeds, this can be very dangerous and could result in loss of control of the vehicle, especially during wet and slippery road conditions. this problem should be taken very seriously. this vehicle has less than 9,000 miles on it and this condition did not exist until around the 8,000 mark.

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEW9A6

POWER TRAIN

i had already processed a vehicle complaint a few months ago. this is the fifth time my vehicle has been in the shop with chevrolet. two of the five times (so far) they were only able to make two repairs, and were certain they have solved the problem. the most recent occurrence was april 29th. i had just picked my car up from thomas chevrolet after being serviced for the same incident the past 4 times, with their assurance my vehicle was safe to drive. my boyfriend and i were driving on i-95 south towards baltimore, when my car gave out. the rpms went up and down, tach was accelerating up to 8-9 and my speedometer read 0mph. at the time we were going 65mph, and then next thing we know the car automatically decelerated 35mph. my boyfriend had no control over the acceleration of the vehicle. we were in a 5-lane highway and had to safely get over 4 lanes. we were almost killed/severely injured multiple times by cars/trucks, while trying to get over the lanes. this is the fifth time this has occurred and third time i had almost lost my life. i am in severe need of assistance. chevrolet has told me multiple times "nothing is wrong with my car, and assured my safety". this car is defected and i am unsure as to how to prove chevrolet it is unsafe. the thought of continuing to drive this vehicle is horrifying. what is it going to take to show them? my life? please advise me.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW4A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

has a tapping noise in the engine took it to dealer and they said that they can,t hear or fine the problem,i told the shopmanager that they will not find it will the window up,also started the suv up one morning and the fuel rang say 303 mile i drove 7 miles to work and saw that it said 294 so the suv than us 9 gallon of gas in seven miles.the merchant said that was normal that,s a lie.the dealer just don,t want to fix the problem,if it not any money in it for them than they don,t want to fix the problem. i don,t want to go out of town and the motor blow up or the defrost stop working and my family get hurt than it,s on.went to two dealer and they couldn't hear the tapping and i am standing there and hear it.all this money that we paying for this suv they need to fix the problem or we will get action 9 news on it.

Reported in: NORTH CAROLINE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW4A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: NORTH CAROLINE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW4A6

STEERING

have been having the sticky steering problem others are complaining about. it's noticeable at highway speeds on a smooth road surface and seems to happen in hotter, humid weather. i brought it to the dealer two times before to be checked and they told me just what i thought they would tell me. there are no trouble codes stored in the computer, they could not duplicate the problem and of course gm is not aware of any other problems like this one. i find that hard to believe since so many others are complaining about the exact same problem i'm having. the problem seems to be with the electric power steering on the equinox, it really does seem like a hazard because of it locking up which is very noticeable and depending on the circumstance could be hard to handle if needing to steer quickly in a situation.

Reported in: NEW LONDON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEW5A6

POWER TRAIN

this is my third complaint, last confirmation number is: 10398449. it is the same vehicle with the same complaints for the past 5 times. my car could not accelerate. the tach read up to 4-5 and the speedometer at 0mph. my dash was blinking and my service engine light went on. i have exhausted my time in a rental vehicle and i am currently without a vehicle. please advise me. this car was purchased 08/31/10, first issue occurring at 1900 miles.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW4A6

STRUCTURE:BODY

mildew smell in car from air vents, and also stronger smell from window wells when windows are rolled down. first, dealership replaced cabin air filter. didn't correct problem. two weeks later, took it back and they determined drain holes in all four doors were "clogged" and mildew was building up inside doors. dealership claims they took apart all doors, cleaned and sprayed inside with disinfectant and cleaned out weep holes in doors.- all within two hours. they told us to "keep an eye on the weep holes you'll probably have to keep having this done." this is unacceptable on a brand-new car. it causes a terrible smell, and an unsafe respiratory environment for passengers.

Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

jerking in steering while driving at highway speed. roberts chevrolet of platte city, mo repaired the steering. when taken in they stated they had not heard of the problem. i had questioned the situation one other time at an oil change. the steering jerking was getting more intense over time, scheduled for it to be checked on june 30, 2011. on my repair order #192798 it is stated replaced steering gear. when i picked up the car i was informed they could not find anything, but they followed up with gm and got a bulletin #pit4992a. they performed the service listed in the bulletin. as of today that seems to have fixed the problem. the reason for listing the covered service is the problem seemed to be getting worse with only 18,000 miles. there has not been a recall so far as i know. we the jerking getting worse with time i was not sure if it could cause a complete steering loss while driving.

Reported in: KANSAS CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEWXA6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

purchased 2010 equinox ls on 8/14/09. the vehicle has incurred numerous visits to the dealership to correct a major water leakage problem,defective module which controlled dashboard functions including heat and defrost and a severe oil consumption condition which remains unresolved. complaints of engine knocking were reported to 2 dealerships with no resolve. approximately 6 weeks ago the vehicle experienced the same knocking and check engine light. the dealer replaced the timing chain,thermostat along with various seals and valves. this past monday the vehicle experienced the same tapping noise and shuttering,after was determined the vehicle had no oil the vehicle was towed to the dealer were they discovered the car had consumed over six quarts of oil with no visible signs of oil leakage anywhere. the were advised by gm to do an oil consumption test over 5000 miles with a bi-weekly inspection by the dealer. a research of internet forums revealed this situation to be a common complaint with various concessions made to other owners. this is a dangerous defect that can leave a driver stranded in the heat of summer or dead of winter with life threatening possibilites. this matter deserves you immediate attention.

Reported in: MILLERSBURG OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEW6A6

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact was driving 15 mph and down a steep hill when the gear failed to engage. the contact had to abruptly depress the brakes repeatedly in order for the gears to respond. the contact stated that the gears would only shift from first to third, but not shift into any lower gears when attempting to decelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that they were unable to duplicate the failure. the computer was reset yet the failure continued to recur. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 27,000. the consumer stated the vehicle would not shift into lower gear, most of the time. updated 10/24/11

Reported in: GUTHRIE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW2A6

STEERING

my new 2010 chevy equnox developed a problem with its electric steering after it got warmed up and as driving speed increased. dealers kept telling us that there was no issue since they could not detect an error code. on trip to florida, steering become so difficult that it took two hands to steer at any speed above 50 mph. dealer (vience fl.) finally changed out complete steering gear and problem went away! *tt

Reported in: ROCHESTER HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEWXA6

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i have a 2010 chevy equinox that has a hard shift between 31 and 48 mph. i have taken it to the dealership 8 times and still no fix. the gm engineer for the ok area came down and drove it less then 5 miles and said he thinks it is my driving habits. took it back and the gm area rep drove it less then 5 miles and said it was normal for the 6 speed transmission to do that. i can not get the dealership to do anything because gm says it is ok.

Reported in: BLANCHARD OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW6A6

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 60 mph, the contact stated that the side air bag deployed intermittently. the dealer replaced the air bag assembly. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 24,800 and the current mileage was 24,805. updated 2/23/12 *cn

Reported in: STRONGSVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW3A6

VISIBILITY

wipers stopped working suddenly while traveling on freeway in heavy rain. managed to move to right hand lane and exit freeway at the next exit but visibility was nearly zero. i took my car in for service and the dealer replaced the wiper transmission. on review of the failed part i could see that one of the plastic inserts on the ball joints had failed/deformed allowing the linkage to separate. dealer suggested that this may have been a result of winter usage where the blades were frozen causing high loads on the joints. repaired parts were kept by dealer and were to be returned to gm for warranty review.

Reported in: SOUTHFIELD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW6A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact was driving 55 mph when a noise was a heard from the engine and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the interior engine walls were scarred. the manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 46,954 and the current mileage was 48,900.

Reported in: HIGHWOOD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW3A6

POWER TRAIN

***attention*** new info on hard shifitng .... like others with a 2010 nox i have serious shifting problems mostly between 3rd and 4th gear. it hesitates and jerks hard into gear. this happens about 3 to 4 times a week which means the dealer can never diagnose the issue. we even put a fault recorder on it set for transmission errors with no success. what happened yesterday is very relevant. the dealership called and said a new new service bulletin was just issued for the problem but had no fixes only to say that it was within normal range. according to the dealer it appears that the shiftng points vary according to driving habits and this changes with time as the computer "learns" your driven habits and adjusts. the dealer recommend that i come in every few weeks and they would reset the codes and this would help the issue but no fix since the computer would again adjust shift points. another option was to trade up to a 6 cyl model ( plus $10k) which does not exhibit the problem. this is also a safety issue if this occured while going into a wet corner and experience a hard shift causing tires to loose traction. the take away point from this comment is that gm finally recognizes a serious situation, unfortunately that have no fix other that buy a new 6 cyl model. closing comment: the 2010 model has close to a 100 service bulletins while the 2011 has only about 10. obviously the 2010 was an experiment (beta test) and we helped them fix problems by driving and commenting on issues. the 2011 was the result of most of the fixes. *tt

Reported in: HUNTSVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW9A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: HUNTSVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW9A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2010 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to engine stall *tgw

Reported in: HIGHWOOD IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that after parking on a steep incline with the gear in park and the engine running, the vehicle started to roll backward and ended in a neighbor's front yard west of the driveway. the vehicle was not damaged but as the contact attempted to enter the vehicle, she was dragged backward and sustained injury to the arms and legs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 25,000. updated 01/18/12*lj

Reported in: DESOTO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW7A6

VISIBILITY

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed that the defroster was not clearing the windshield. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility:defroster/defogger system) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

Reported in: CIMARRON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEW2A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

while driving down i-95s, the 2010 equinox lost power and the stability control light along with the check engine light came on. the car was pulled to the side of the interstate and eventually was flat-bedded to a local chevy dealer. once the car was looked at by the dealer they informed me that the timing chain failed and the whole motor would need replaced.

Reported in: LEBANON PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, a transport mode warning illuminated on the instrument panel and all of the gauges stopped illuminating as a result. an authorized dealer advised the contact to turn on the ignition and hold the key in that position for approximately ten seconds to try and attempt to remedy the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 30,000. updated 02/09/12*lj

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW1A6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2010 chevy equinox keeps knocking, dealer replaced timing chain twice and the timing chain tensioner twice and still has the problem. it now shuts off while driving and shakes and mis-fires when cold in the morning. dealer cant seem to find anything wrong they said the 4-cyl engines are problematic and nothing can be done. i have called gm and they haven't offered me anything. i have videos of the car having problems, they said that's not good enough.

Reported in: MORGANTOWN WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

brought vehicle into first dealer for loud engine noise at low speed (1 to 10 mph)06/17/2011. dealer said it was the fuel injectors and said they will install an insulator to quiet the noise. installed insulator problem not resolved 7/1/2011. brought it to another dealer for the same noise. dealer found noise from timing chain7/26/2012. they replaced timing chain and tensioner8/31/2011. problem seemed to be resolved. 8 months later the noise is back. gas mileage and power has decreased. dealer suggested running a solution through the engine to clear out carbon from low octane gas. dealer applied solution and told me to run two tanks of super unleded to resolve the problem 4/6/2012. noise is still there after 2 tanks of super unleaded 4/13/2012. going back to the dealer in a week 4/20/2012. contacted gm in detroit to express my anger.4/13/2012..

Reported in: TWENTYNINE PALMS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW7A6

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: TWENTYNINE PALMS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW7A6

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

s10 appropriate handling - letter to the secretary from re expressing concerns regarding her 2010 chevrolet equinox. *kb the consumer stated condensation formed on the inside of the windshield. she also stated the vehicle had electrical problems right from the beginning, where the lighting on the instrument panel would dim and then come back on.*jb the consumer stated when she turned the a/c on, a strong odor was present. updated 05/22/12

Reported in: DETROIT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW6A6

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

Reported in: DETROIT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW6A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: DETROIT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW6A6

STRUCTURE:BODY

as i approached an intersection, i hit the rear end of a ford 150 pick up truck that was in the intersection waiting to make a left turn. my approx speed was 15 miles per hour. i had my seatbelt on, i was taken by ambulance to the hospital - my evaluation revealed sprain/strain to my neck, fractured right ankle, and chest wall discomfort related to the seat belt. the car was totaled --- the airbag did not deploy.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2GNALBEKXC1

AIR BAGS

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2GNALBEKXC1

ENGINE

have owned my car now for 6 months and nothing but issues. it sees the dealer more then i can enjoy it. if one more update is done and i am told the problem is fix and really it isn't then my frustration will continue. from the oil leak, transmission decline rough, engine noise,key gets stuck in ignition, fuel gage and starting issues i wish i could get rid of this car and never buy chevy again. if i had not sold my other car i would put this up for sale and walk away. there has to be something to fix these issues as this was not a cheap car. it only has 52 thous miles and i will go back to mazda where my suv went to 285 thous with normal maintenance not major issues or my tahoe that i sold at 189 thous and no problems. i wish i had purchased another mazda at this point. how do we get this problems resolved once and for all? this is crazy!i am not sure if a lawyer is the answer but i would hope that its not. i am sick of getting renals, being late to work to drop it off and shuttle. i bought this to have a car to drive not to take to the dealer over and over. the engine seal was already replaced and the problems are worse or not better at all. seems to be known problems with 2010 so why is it that they are not getting fixed on our cars. i am happy to get my 27 thousand back and get a car that is not a clunker junk. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: GRIMES IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLFEY4A6

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: GRIMES IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLFEY4A6

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle made a sudden movement and pulled when shifted. the contact parked the vehicle and continued driving, and the failure was resolved. the contact stated that the failure was not present if the air conditioner was activated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer installed a data recorder, but no failures could be determined. the failure recurred and the tachometer shifted between high and low rpms sporadically. the contact as well experienced no mobility when trying to change gears from park to reverse. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. the current mileage was 22,503. the failure mileage was 3,200.

Reported in: ROCK HILL SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW5A6

ENGINE

loud noise coming from engine. sounds like loose valve train.while accelerating at lower speeds noise becomes louder. tried higher octane fuel but that was no help.

Reported in: WALES MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNSLEEW8A6

ENGINE

during idle from stop light to stop light in city traffic, vehicle began to idle very rough during stops and had reduced power while moving. eventually it died out at a stop light. general motors reference pip5025 for excessive oil consumption and cylinder damage per dealer repair report. car has been "repaired" but is still running somewhat rough and is giving off a strong gasoline odor and engine oil smells like gasoline - have another appointment with dealer to have checked out - has not stalled out again since repair though.

Reported in: HIGHLAND IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW5A6

ENGINE

i was driving down the road and the car was jerking back and forth like i was hitting the gas and brake over and over. i stopped at a stoplight and the engine made another jerk and then died. there were no engine lights or faults. i started the vehicle again and immediately died again. i started it again and was able to drive for about another mile before i was stopped at a stoplight and died again. it did this two more times before i reached home. i had the vehicle towed to a gm service center. they acknowledged this wasn't the first issue with this model of vehicle which is an actuator problem. they recommended i change the oil more frequently which i did but less than a year later the vehicle again experienced the same issue. another service center acknowledged it was a common issue but that they can only replace the actuator if it has failed.

Reported in: ROYAL OAK MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW3A6

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the air conditioning failed. in addition, the contact stated that the engine fans would continue running for 20 minutes after the vehicle had been powered off. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who informed the contact that they were unable to duplicate the failure. the contact took the vehicle to a second dealer and was told that the heating center was failing. the contact spoke to the manufacturer in regard to nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility: defroster/defogger system) but the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 15,000.

Reported in: APOLLO BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLFEY0A6

ENGINE

when starting the vehicle at any time the engine idles very rough and rpms fluctuate significantly enough that it shakes the vehicle. engine noise is very loud, even for a small direct-injected engine. when driving the throttle is slow or jerky to respond and the engine noise increases. at different rpms a rattling sound comes from the engine compartment, as though something is loose and will fall off. i have had this vehicle at our chevy dealer several times for this issue and most recently for the vehicle not shutting-down when powered off. the high-pressure fuel pump was replaced based on gm bulletin but nothing was done about the loud and obscene engine noise. dealer stated this was normal operation although bulletins exist in gm system for timing and valve-train issues and repairs. i am concerned that the engine will simply quite one day under normal operation. planned obsolescence at 100,001 miles? i will be taking the vehicle to another dealer very soon to try an remedy the situation and understand my concern and work with me to correct issues.

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW2A6

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

excessive engine noise,pinging,misfires-transmission shift hesitations upon acceleration-backfires/tiny explosions coming from exhaust-suspension noise.erroneous mpgs-defective air conditioning/intermittent/stale smelling air/not cold.

Reported in: HIGHLAND PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW9A6

SUSPENSION

Reported in: HIGHLAND PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW9A6

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: HIGHLAND PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW9A6

ENGINE

Reported in: HIGHLAND PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW9A6

ENGINE

car was having rough idling and intermittent stalling at stops starting about a week ago. stalled at light yesterday and couldn't keep it started; happened to be across the street from dealership. shop indicated it was due to late oil change (low and dirty oil). only potential issue identified was the cam shaft actuators sticking but indicated there were no bulletins or recalls and it was just from the late oil change. upon further research, i have found a lot of information indicating there have been a lot of stalling and actuator issues with this vehicle and there really would be no reason at all my oil would be low of course (last oil change had been 7000 miles ago - i commute to work daily so the miles add up quickly). i'm definitely anticipating further issues but so far since yesterday, just the oil change has improved the rough idling and no stalling yet. with the number of complaints i've seen on line (and even my co-worker guessed i had an equinox when i described the issue because he has had 2 actuator replacements and timing chain replaced), i'm finding it very hard to believe the dealer didn't know these issues are out there.

Reported in: LOCKPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW3A6

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that there was environmental corrosion inside the vehicle which caused the connectors to the air bag to fail. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure and current mileage was 83,000. updated 10/18/12*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. the old connection did not have a seal which caused the failure. updated 10/26/2012 *js

Reported in: WEST HARTFORD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW4A6

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

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.

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW6A6

AIR BAGS

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW6A6

ENGINE

equinox starts powering down occasionally during acceleration through hard right turns and, once, during a soft bump against a curb. dashboard lights turn off, engine dies, etc. can be restarted from stop. we had been able to duplicate the problem, but haven't been able to do so at the dealership, so it remains unfixed. we are concerned about the safety of driving a vehicle that may power down during a hard right turn and heavy acceleration. we now intentionally accelerate slowly and cautiously through right turns. we worry that we will get in a situation where, for instance, we'll need to turn out of the way of a semi trailer and our car will power down, putting us in great danger.

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW5A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW5A6

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW5A6

STEERING

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW5A6

ENGINE

vehicle burns large quantities of oil, often in short periods of time. (we will check oil, it's fine, and then a few days later we've burned two quarts.) this requires us to pull over rapidly and find new oil to prevent engine failure, making it a major safety hazard. we've burned 1 to 2 quarts of oil every 1,000 to 1,500 miles pretty consistently since march, when we first discovered we were down 3 quarts.

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW5A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

hello on a few different occasions my center console as stopped functioning making it impossible to turn on/off defroster, heat, etc. i have called chevrolet about this problem but they told me it is not included in recall 09v489000. can someone please explain why my vehicle does not qualify for this recall when i am experiencing the same problems? thank you

Reported in: CLIFTON PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW6A6

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Reported in: CLIFTON PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW6A6

POWER TRAIN

it started with the check engine light would come on and the stabilitrak light coming on sometimes. and you hear a rough idle.and a horrible rattling noise was coming from the engine while parked and. when i drove the car when accelerating it sounded worse as if i was driving a diesel truck. and the car would stay on for about 2 to 3 seconds after i turned the car off. so i dropped the car off at the dealer they checked it with a scanner and they got the p0172 - too rich error code. and they saw for themselves the car stayed on after turning off the car and the rattling noise it was making. after 2 days i picked up the car coalition�??t hear the rattling noise as much.you could still hear the rattling but very slightly the check engine light was off. after a week driving my car you can hear the rattling noise very, very little. they fixed the rattling noise somewhat it was covered ( by power train warranty) however both the check engine light and the stabilitrak light came back on. and the car still would stay on for about 2 to 3 seconds after i turned the car off. and sometimes when i start my car it would rev up has if i step on the gas pedal and then it will drop to normal. all issues were not resolved still having problems with check engine light stabilitrak light on and the car staying on. for a few seconds. after turn off the car. took it back to the dealership now they are saying they found that it is a problem with the high pressure fuel pump and the body throttle. not functioning correctly. this may cause gas to leak into the oil. i did some research this is a common problem with the 4 cyl equinox. the dealership said the repair would not be under the 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.

Reported in: TOMBALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW2A6

ENGINE

Reported in: TOMBALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW2A6

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the equinox was being towed (all wheels down) behind a motorhome. chevrolet certifies it as towable in this manner. the towing baseplate, produced by demco specifically for this vehicle) was attached to the car's front rail ends of the frame. while underway, the front rail ends tore loose from the frame. the baseplate, thus detached, tore the front grill and bumper from the vehicle. the car glided to a stop on the road. had we been on a busy highway or on a hill, other vehicles may have been involved and serious injury or death may have occurred. we feel that the front rail ends are not sufficiently sturdy to support towing and chevrolet should not certify the equinox as towable.

Reported in: MADISON SD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW7A6

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle was abnormally consuming two quarts of oil per month. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the oil rings were replaced. the dealer asked the contact to wait until their next oil change to see if the vehicle was still consuming oil. the contact stated that the vehicle was out of oil less then 500 miles after the oil rings were replaced. the contact also stated that the oil warning light did not illuminate to indicate that that the oil level was low. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: CANDIA NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW4A6

POWER TRAIN

i had been having oil consumption problems, like many other owners of 2010 equinoxes and was undergoing an oil consumption test. was driving on i-81s on a 500 mile trip. when i started the car after stopping for gas, it idled very roughly. foolishly, i got back on the interstate, thinking that maybe a higher speed would help. the car would not get up to a safe speed and completely stalled out about a quarter mile from the exit, leaving me stranded (by myself) 150 miles from my destination. was towed 70 miles to a dealership who replaced the timing chain, tensioner and fuel pump. this dealer stated the problem was due to low oil level as well as dirty oil. i incurred an unexpected $1200 bill and was without my car for a week. my home dealership replaced my engine 2 weeks ago and i received reimbursement for the repair bill. i am pleased, presently, with the response from gm, but it required persistence. although i have had my present problem rectified, i'm reporting this problem as many, many others have been experiencing this same problem with varying responses from gm. i've also experienced some shifting problems as well, but the engine problem took precedence, so i'm waiting to see if the transmission problem continues!

Reported in: DOVER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEW9A6

ENGINE

Reported in: DOVER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEW9A6

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the engine and the stability lights illuminated followed by a dinging noise. the vehicle slowed to 20 mph and then stalled. the vehicle was merged to the shoulder and was restarted after fifteen minutes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on more than one occasion who stated that the fuel pump and throttle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was awaiting a return call. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 82,000.

Reported in: MONTGOMERY IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: MONTGOMERY IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my car began chugging, losing power and eventually stalled as i came to a stop. this began when i slowed my vehicle on three separate occasions (once when i slowed to turn a corner- 2012, once when i slowed to stop at a light-3/2013 and the third time was when sitting idle with my foot on the brake-2/2013.) each time my gas tank was less than half full but at different levels at each occurrence. my check engine light came on after the incidents. after the car stalled, i turned it off and was able to start it back up without incident each time. the car rides rough and is now making a rattling/rubbing noise. i have had two code checks; one returned as an issue in bank one with 3 potential issues: oxygen sensor, fuel injection system or ignition misfire. the second code check was code po172, fuel too rich. after the first code check, we replaced the o2 sensor and the car stalled the next day so the codes were checked again after my check engine light came back on. other issues: *driver side lumbar support broke. chair rocks a little but is still usable (albeit probably not safe): december, 2012 *car jerks/shifts roughly when slowing down or shifting from second to third. also, when you turn off the cruise control, it slows down significantly and abruptly. (current issue and an issue since the day i bought the car in august, 2009. *climate control stuck on high (documented recall that i was not notified about.) *weather stripping on the inside of the passenger front door stuck to the door and pulled off when the door was opened (unknown month, 2010) *driver side bottom part of seat cushion came unattached from seat base when i pulled it to the side to get an item that dropped down near the console (unknown month 2010) *constant knocking in the engine (been an issue since shortly after i bought it).

Reported in: DILLSBORO IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW2A6

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: DILLSBORO IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW2A6

SEATS

Reported in: DILLSBORO IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW2A6

AIR BAGS

approx 6 weeks after purchasing my car - new the air bag service warning light came on, brought the car in for service - replaced the air bag harness. about 6- 8 months later air bag service lights came on again, plus the traction control alarm. called in for service replaced the air bag harness again- called about service, than the problem went away. about 6- 8 months later this happened again on a long trip (600 miles), came home nothing. in oct 2012 the problem occurred again replaced the air bag harness again, all out of my pocket - not covered under extended warranty. lasted about 6 weeks, all alarms warning going off, air bag, traction, and now the tire pressure was off, and oil light warning. took car back to original dealer, stated entire air bag needs to be replaced, can't find a reason for the traction? i don't feel safe in this car. it has been 4 weeks since my car was at the dealer, no alarms until yesterday, now the air bag alarm is going off every 2.5 minutes, very annoying if you are in the car traveling for more than 15 minutes. i asked the dealer to make me an offer on this lemon of a car. there is something wrong with the electronics on this car.

Reported in: MASCOUTAH IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLDEY1A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

purchase vehicle in august 2009. instrument panel faulty within months of purchase. windshield defroster/defogger & lights on dash go out intermittently. received a recall notice concerning this issue in april 2010. problem is still occurring. have been back to dealership at least a dozen times. have been in contact with general motors in detroit. dealership nor general motors are returning our calls or fixing the problem. only 17546 miles are on this vehicle. lights and defroster go out intermittently while driving causing us to be very insecure to take it anywhere for fear it will happen while we are out.

Reported in: WALLKILL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEWXA6

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: WALLKILL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEWXA6

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Reported in: WALLKILL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEWXA6

VISIBILITY/WIPER

while driving in heavy rain with the windshield wipers on high, the windshield wiper transmission failed and the wipers disconnected from the drive and stopped all the way left with the driver side wiper hanging off the vehicle and visible from the driver side window. with no visibility from the front window, made an emergency stop to exit the expressway almost causing an accident with the cars around me.

Reported in: FENTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLDEY4A6

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: FENTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLDEY4A6

POWER TRAIN

start-up noise coming from engine, sounds very similar to running a diesel. vehicle is experiencing rough idle, or near stalling/complete stall out at a low throttle opening. check engine light came on throwing codes p0014 and p0011. vehicle is also burning through at least 2 quarts of oil each week and not receiving the expected amount of gas mileage (only about 1/2). these issues are very similar to those recorded for recall 11195a on the 2011 equinox model with the 2.4l engine. my 2010 is no longer covered under gm's powertrain warranty and would like to see this recall extended for the 2010 models as i am not the only one experiencing these problems. http://chevroletforum.com/forum/equinox-23/yet-another-2010-equinox-burning-oil-stalling-51192/ http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f53/2011-equinox-cold-start-engine-noise-102947/index4.html.

Reported in: DANSVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW5A6

ENGINE

Reported in: DANSVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW5A6

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

when accelerating to pull onto highway, engine stalls with no response from accelerator pedal and sometimes engine completely shuts off and you have to restart the vehicle. this is an intermittent problem that happens often. my vehicle has been to the dealer several times for this issue but the dealership has yet to find the problem. i have also contacted chevrolet customer support about this problem and told them of my concerns of having an accident because of this issue. i have researched this problem on the internet and found owners of 2010-12 chevrolet equinoxs all over the united states are having the same problem.

Reported in: VANSANT VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: VANSANT VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: VANSANT VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

my check engine light came on. i brought my car to an autoparts store to get the code. upon running the code it was discovered the oil was low in the car. the mechanic put it in 3 quarts of oil. i had my oil changed in october and had just put 3000 miles on the car. the next day the check engine light came on again and the car was 1 quart of oil low. i called the chevy dealer and gave them the code p00014. they said it was my camshaft and to bring it in for warranty work. upon drop off they said they could smell oil burning and heard a knocking in the engine. they said the oil in my car was very black/dirty and low when they received it. they told me to make sure i change my oil regularly and not follow the "oil life" light in the car. they did an oil change and said the car was running fine. i was informed to keep an eye on the oil so they could do a consumption test. a week later the same check engine code came on in my car. i brought it back to the dealership. they replaced chains and actuators in the engine. i got my car back, watched the oil and drove 1000 miles. at that point my car was 1.3 quarts of oil low. the dealership documented it and sent me on. i drove 700 miles and was 3/4 a quart of oil low. it also had that knocking noise in the engine again. the dealership took my car back and called gm. they were told took look for markings in the engine. they ended up replacing my entire engine and the fuel pump system due to the markings they found. gm said these problems were linked to issues in engines with these marks. my situation has been fixed for now but i wanted to make my problem known for others who have not had it fixed.

Reported in: DECATUR GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

my 2010 chevy equinox started to slow down after giving trouble regarding getting into gear. i was able to pull over on the hwy and turn off the engine. when i attempted to turn the engine back on it started to make a swirling noise like a plane powering down. car refuses to go into gear at the dealership after if it was towed.

Reported in: AMITYVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while traveling 15 mph, another driver crashed into the front driver's side corner of the vehicle. the collision caused the contact to then crash into a utility pole. the air bags failed to deploy. the police arrived and a report was filed. the contacts insurance company inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that the air bags should have deployed upon impact. the contact sustained a fractured rib and injury to the head. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and the current mileage was 42,000.

Reported in: NORTH PORT AL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2CNALDEW9A6

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle started jerking when driving at highway speeds. the failure recurred sporadically until the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that when the vehicle stalled, the gear shifter would not move. the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer, but was not told what caused the failure. the failure and the current mileage was 55,000.

Reported in: EAVANSTON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW3A6

SEATS

purchased 4/2010 1 at a red light, car idled really rough, then all of the dash lights came on. i drove straight to the dealership. they checked it out and said i needed a new fuel pump. i had about 47,000 miles. 2. oil consumption - the first time this happened i was hearing a funny noise when i turned left coming from the engine. my boyfriend checked the oil the next morning to find no oil on the dipstick. we put in 2 qts then when the dealer ship opened i took it in. they told me they could not find any internal or external leaks so bring in weekly for oil consumption test (i was about 1500 miles since my oil change that was done at the same time the fuel pump was replaced) drove out of town to visit family (about 2000 miles after oil change) after driving 200 miles heard the noise again checked the oil.......2 qts low. added oil and took to local dealership. no problems found related to oil, but did find another alert that needed to be completed when i got home related to the water pump tensioner. gm customer service again , but only was told to wait until my next scheduled oil change and start consumption tests again. 3. i pod jack - worked fine for the first 2 years, but then would cause all center console lights to go out, could not operate radio or a/c. 4. stalling - i have only had this problem once but it was as i was turning left across 3 lanes of traffic! 5. jerky transmission - the first time this issue happened it jerked so hard i thought i hit something. took it to the dealership and was told, like others it was the transmission "learning" me. the transmission codes were updated and problem only occurs occasionally 6. drivers seat lumbar support airbladder - has popped and had to be replaced two times.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW5A6

ENGINE

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW5A6

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW5A6

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW5A6

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the engine overheated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the piston rings had failed. the vehicle was repaired. the contact also mentioned that the engine had to be replaced several times. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: BERWYN IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

car stalls with no warning, stalled in mid right turn, on freeway, on narrow 2 lane road. dealer wants me to drive car with a monitor in it so i can press button when stall occurs, this while trying to keep control of the vehicle. have had issue with metal shavings in oil, timing chain, excessive use of oil.

Reported in: MONTAGUE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW3A6

ENGINE

Reported in: MONTAGUE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW3A6

STEERING

my wife noticed that it was becoming hard to steer. it continued for a few more days , so i called chevrolet dealer to see if they had been aware of suh a problem, they told me no they had not. there were no warning light or any codes stored. i call gm customer service and was told the same thing that they are not aware of any such problem. it has become increasing worst to drive where it may lead to accident. i have no other choice but to replace one part after part .there are to many complaints out there for gm to remain blind to such a serious problem.

Reported in: BARRE VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW4A6

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that engine lost power and stalled without warning. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer began observing the oil consumption for over a year prior to the failure. on april 12, 2012, the dealer replaced the cam shaft actuator. after the most recent failure the contact was told by the dealer that the pistons and the rings would need to be replaced. the dealer stated that the most recent repair was a manufacturers suggestion, but the repair will not correct the problem because there is a defect in the engine. the dealer stated that when the engines were cast, there was sand left in the engine and since the engine was not flushed, it caused the engine to lock up over time. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 35,138.

Reported in: ARLINGTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEW2A6

STEERING

the steering sticks. extra effort is required to make corrections off center. the effort required to correct or turn the vehicle increases or sticks. this results in under or over correction or causes problems in turning and returning the wheel to center. sometime the steering is fine and then this sticking or this could be described as the steering wheel is stuck in a rut that requires extra effort to get out of. like getting out of a rut sometimes your go too far to the right or left due to the extra effort required while at other times only normal effort is needed. this is dangerous, i see on the internet that gm has a bulletin pit 4992a but i don't know what this bulletin indicates. my local dealer didn't know of this bulletin but said they would check. i never got an answer. this steering issued with the 2.4 l engine and the electronic power steering is a dangerous condition.

Reported in: CLARENCE CENTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEWXA6

ENGINE

2.4 l engine fuel pump plunger seal is defective. allows gasoline to leak into the engine, thinning the oil. this causes engine bearing surfaces to wear throughout(basically ruining the engine). engine performance deterioration began and symptoms included rough idle, engine knock, poor acceleration and stalling. my wife had a close incident when her car stalled and was nearly rear ended by another vehicle a good friend of mine reported that his daughter-in-laws equinox stalled out on a detroit expressway - walk home! this was extremely dangerous. my engine was replaced after 5 service visits in august 2012. today, gm has sent letters to all 2010 and 2011 customers detailing the "may have this condition - could cause engine run-on or rough running engine", which is true, but a very weak and unnaceptable explanation for what really can happen. gm is "extending" warranty mileage on both 2010 and 2011 equinox vehicles with this2.4l engine. this will not take care of engine stalling, potential rear end collisions and customer walk homes. gm's pathetic approach should not be accepted by nhtsa. this should be investigated immediately, as for the reasons gm prefers to risk driver's safety. reliability engineering at gm must not exist any longer. call me!

Reported in: FLINT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW1A6

SEATS

during regular commute, while driving through the city on the way home, the driver seat lumbar collapsed with a loud pop, like a balloon pop. i am a regular sized guy, 5'11", 160lbs. and i wasn't doing anything special. it was just a regular day driving home and the lumber just popped and now there's a cavity inside the back of the driver seat. upon searching the internet. apparently it's a common issue, some drivers had their lumbar popped in the exact same way twice within six month. apparently there was, at some point a tsb for this issue. however, gm cannot find it, and won't repair the seat for me. despite me googling and searching and came up with the following info on my own: "from gm... pi0246a 2010-2011 equinox, terrain - front seat power lumbar support inoperative replace only the screws. a revised screw has been released don't replace the lumbar assembly". this is a common problem, and a design flaw that gm refuses to admit, nor address. they just plan on letting the vehicle owners drive with a cavity on their back. *js

Reported in: NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW9A6

VISIBILITY/WIPER

driving down the turnpike in the rain, wipers running on high. suddenly wipers stop working. fortunately was only a mile from a rest stop, was able to get off the road and wait out the rainstorm. took car to dealer, turned out windshield wiper transmission had failed and had to be replaced. *jb

Reported in: FORT WASHINGTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW6A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

put key into key switch and turn toward start position and key went about halfway and stopped and all lights and dashboard went black,all electrical power went off. finially after moving steering wheel and moving key back and forth was able to pull key out of ignition switch.then when i put key back into ignition switch and tried to start car all i heard was a click,click so battery was dead,called ers and they came and gave me a boost and car started right up with no problems and service rep. checked battery and alternator and they were operating fine.called my dealership where i bought car and told them what happened but they never had a problem like that so they were no help.i called g.m. and talked to them but they never heard of that problem either so here i am with a car that has a problem which no one has heard of.. *js

Reported in: BALLSTON SPA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEY2A6

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i put key into ignition and turned toward the start position and key went about halfway and stopped and all lights and dashboard went black,all electrical power went off. the car would not give me the key back. it was stuck in the ignition for about 1 1/2 hours until ers arrived. i tried pressing the brake and turning the steering wheel but it would still not give me the key. meanwhile, the dash board starting flashing on and off and i heard a constant clicking noise. i called emergency roadside assistance and they came and gave me a boost and car started right up with no problems. my battery and alternator are completely fine.

Reported in: COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

check engine light came on and found out that the code p 0010 was found during a scan by the dealer. contacted gm for the 100,000 power train warranty they offer on this vehicle only to find out that the cam shaft position solenoid is not covered and will cost my 108.75 for the diagnosis scan and 157.00 for the part, why is gm offering the powertrain 100,000 warranty on there engines when only certain parts are covered. is there any recalled on the engines for the chevy equinox engine made in 2010.

Reported in: BUFFALO NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

the defrost on my equinox does not clear the windshield but causes worse conditions when it is turned on making it extremely difficult to see. i have to keep my windows down and stick my head out of the windows to see in cold weather. i am told that my equinox does not fall under recall # 09298. this is an extreme hazard!

Reported in: FAIRFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEWXA6

ENGINE

my 2010 chevy equinox (purchased 05/2010) has continuously had issues when idling or at low speeds in the city or in heavy highway traffic, since about a year after i purchased it. sometimes this will cause the car to stall. this has been particularly scary and problematic on the highway in rush hour traffic and on the bay bridge during rush hour traffic. what is particularly frustrating is what i am told by the dealership service team - "it's because you're low on oil." when i explain that i just had an oil change 1,500 miles ago and topped off the oil a week before, they said, "well this car burns a lot of oil, and you were down a quart. you should just check it every week and keep topping it off." no concern for the fact that i am doing this, and it is stalling. no concern for the fact that this car is 3 years old and burning that much oil. when i ask what type of engine problem would result in this type of oil consumption, they quickly change the subject and say they have found "nothing wrong" or that they are just "going by what gm says to do, since we are only the service team, not the manufacturer." at this point, i bring my car in anywhere from once every other month to multiple times per month. sometimes the oil is low; sometimes the check engine light is on. just last week (10/15), after i started a claim with gm and told the service team that i was filing a complaint, they finally agreed to run an oil consumption test. we did not get that far, though, as my car has been rough idling all week and my check engine light is back on - it's back with the service folks... just 5 days after being there last.

Reported in: DUBLIN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW7A6

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

for the past year i have been going to the dealer for my regular car check-ups and each time would complain that my tire pressure light would come on the kept checking the tire and found nothing wrong. they finally told me that the tires were doing that due to the weather to just ignore the warning. all of a sudden i noticed that the side wall of my tires were separating. i took it in and ask them why was this happening, i can see maybe one tire but all four. they said that i must have hit a pot hole but my tires had a lot of miles on them.in dec 2012 they said that i had 8/32 or greater for tread depth then jun 2013 they said that everything was okay and then oct 2013 they are saying that i have 3/32 or less tread depth. i do not doubt that i need new tires but i do believe that i have some defective tires and i can see one of them would be like this but all four.....

Reported in: OXON HILL MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLDEY6A6

WHEELS

Reported in: OXON HILL MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLDEY6A6

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the engine, the transmission wave plate, and the gear shift selector had failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the components needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failures. the failure mileage was 55,000.

Reported in: SEWICKLEY PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW6A6

ENGINE

Reported in: SEWICKLEY PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW6A6

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox equipped with michelin tire latitude tour tires, size p235-55-r18, and dot m33j007x1210. the contact sated three tires split due to premature tread separation. the tires failure mileage was 49,300. the tires were replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. updated 04/02/14*lj

Reported in: COLUMBIA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEY0A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Reported in: ISSAQUAH WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEWXA6

STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

Reported in: ISSAQUAH WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEWXA6

ENGINE

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.

Reported in: ISSAQUAH WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEWXA6

VISIBILITY/WIPER

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 waited till now to worry with it. i am also having issues with my dash lights going in and out and my air bag light stays on. there should not be that many issues with one vehicle.

Reported in: PORUM OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW1A6

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: PORUM OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW1A6

ENGINE

Reported in: PORUM OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW1A6

STEERING

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.

Reported in: LEXINGTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW9A6

VISIBILITY/WIPER

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.

Reported in: BUCHANAN TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW7A6

ENGINE

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.

Reported in: BELVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALFEW6A6

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

Reported in: BAY CITY MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

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.

Reported in: MEDINA OHIO 44256 OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW3A6

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: MEDINA OHIO 44256 OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW3A6

AIR BAGS

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

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALFEW7A6

ENGINE

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.

Reported in: ST CHARLES IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEWXA6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

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

Reported in: DAYTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW6A6

ENGINE

Reported in: DAYTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW6A6

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: DAYTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW6A6

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: DAYTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW6A6

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

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!!

Reported in: LONOKE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW8A6

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: LONOKE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW8A6

ENGINE

Reported in: LONOKE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW8A6

VISIBILITY/WIPER

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).

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW4A6

ENGINE

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW4A6

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW4A6

VISIBILITY

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

Reported in: BERGTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEW6A6

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

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.

Reported in: EFFORT PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

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.

Reported in: ATTIC MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW9A6

ENGINE

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.

Reported in: SPRING CREEK TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW6A6

SERVICE BRAKES

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.

Reported in: GILBERT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

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.

Reported in: TONEY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW9A6

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: TONEY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW9A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Reported in: NORMAL IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLFEY6A6

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Reported in: NORMAL IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLFEY6A6

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

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.

Reported in: WICHITA FALLS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW0A6

ENGINE

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.

Reported in: ELYRIA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEWXA6

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ELYRIA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEWXA6

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

Reported in: TAYLORS SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW8A6

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: TAYLORS SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW8A6

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

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.

Reported in: RUPERT ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW5A6

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEWXA6

ENGINE

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).

Reported in: LITCHFIELD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW7A6

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: LITCHFIELD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW7A6

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: LITCHFIELD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW7A6

ENGINE

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.

Reported in: HAMDEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GNALBEW5A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

Reported in: PLYMOUTH IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW6A6

AIR BAGS

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

Reported in: PLYMOUTH IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW6A6

AIR BAGS

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.

Reported in: FAIRFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW7AG

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Reported in: CANTONMENT FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW2A6

STEERING

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.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW6A6

STEERING

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!

Reported in: CLINTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW3A6

STEERING

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.

Reported in: HARRISBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW8A6

STEERING

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.

Reported in: CLARKSBURG MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW6A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: CLARKSBURG MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW6A6

POWER TRAIN

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.

Reported in: WHEELING IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW7A6

SERVICE BRAKES

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.

Reported in: COLLINS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEWXA6

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

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.

Reported in: BOZEMAN MT || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: BOZEMAN MT || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: BOZEMAN MT || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

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.

Reported in: HARRISBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEY2A6

ENGINE

Reported in: HARRISBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEY2A6

STEERING

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

Reported in: BARRE VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW4A6

ENGINE

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

Reported in: BATH MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW8A6

POWER TRAIN

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.

Reported in: LOWELL MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW3A6

STEERING

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

Reported in: BLASDELL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW9A6

VISIBILITY/WIPER

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.

Reported in: HALETHORPE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW7A6

STEERING

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

Reported in: MANSFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEWXA6

STEERING

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.

Reported in: FERGUS FALLS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEW6A6

AIR BAGS

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.

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALFEWXA6

POWER TRAIN

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!!

Reported in: NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW9A6

STEERING

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.

Reported in: SALAMANCA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW3A6

AIR BAGS

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

Reported in: SAINT LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLDEY0A6

POWER TRAIN

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.

Reported in: CONCORD NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW2A6

VISIBILITY

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.

Reported in: STANTON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLDEY9A6

ENGINE

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.

Reported in: NORWICH NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: NORWICH NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

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!

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLPEY1A6

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

Reported in: STERLING HEIGHTS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW9A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

WHEELS

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.

Reported in: SHILOH IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLPEY2A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW6A6

VISIBILITY/WIPER

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! thank you, abby amey abby@ameys.net 773-822-3223

Reported in: ADDISON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALBEW4A6

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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.

Reported in: SMYRNA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW3A6

VISIBILITY/WIPER

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.

Reported in: PAPILLION NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEW1A6

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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.

Reported in: PAPILLION NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEW1A6

VISIBILITY/WIPER

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.

Reported in: NIAGARA FALLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW8A6

ENGINE

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.

Reported in: LINCOLN PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEY9A6

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: LINCOLN PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLNEY9A6

VISIBILITY/WIPER

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.

Reported in: JUPITER FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW6A6

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

Reported in: WEST HAVERSTRAW NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW5A6

STRUCTURE:BODY

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

Reported in: QUEEN CREEK AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLGEW4A6

ENGINE

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 am not even through paying for it.

Reported in: YPSILANTI MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALPEW8A6

ENGINE

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.

Reported in: PRINCETON WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLPEYXA6

STEERING

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.

Reported in: PRINCETON WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLPEYXA6

ENGINE

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 consumssion.i would like to reported ,maybe its a problem among these vehicles owners.

Reported in: AGUADILLA PR || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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.

Reported in: WAUKEGAN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW5A6

ENGINE

Reported in: WAUKEGAN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEW5A6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Reported in: LEEDS ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLCEWXA6

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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.

Reported in: FOLSOM LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLDEYXA6

SERVICE BRAKES

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.

Reported in: BAY SHORE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNFLEEW3A6

TIRES

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.

Reported in: SOUTH MILWAUKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

Reported in: CARROLLTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW1A6

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Reported in: CARROLLTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW1A6

POWER TRAIN

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 supose to make that noise. i had to have it towed to chevrolet. the kept it for a month. put a rebuilt transmission in ghe 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 sylinoid sensor. the ac blws out a weird mist. air condition not working prpoerly. that aweful rattle noise is still there. just holding my breath for tne next thing to break down. bought this care 2 years ago and i cant get rid of it.

Reported in: MIDLAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2CNALDEW9A6

AIR BAGS

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......

Reported in: LANSING MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

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....

Reported in: CHESTERFIELD VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

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