EngineSuspension
Filed Dec 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle coasted off to the side of the road. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent dealer where the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that later while driving approximately 55 MPH and going left around a bend, there was an abnormal sound like metal snapping coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver's side rear tire had stopped rolling. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the same dealer where it was purchased. The vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the rear subframe and suspension had collapsed due to extreme rust. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, another failure occurred. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle failed to start. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the same independent dealer. The dealer was unable to repair the vehicle and informed the contact that the vehicle was to be auctioned off. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11631485
- Incident
- Sep 4, 2023
- Mileage
- 158,000 mi
Body & structureBrakesSuspension
Filed Apr 11, 2023
I took the Chevy Equinox to the Chevy dealership to have the oil changed. The House Technician said it was unsafe to put it on a lift. The entire frame was corroded. On 02/28/2023, I had the dealership do a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection. This is their findings: #1-1010: INSPECTIONS INSPECT/CHECK inspect due to customer request Inspected unit due to customers request found excessive rear under body rust and left rear upper control arm is held on by two bolts, but structure is unstable due to corrosion. The rear drive shaft has been removed for unknown reasons. This assessment is visual and at this time. Unit looks unsafe and unstable to drive due to rear under vehicle rust. l would recommend to park the unit and get alternative transportation and replacing the vehicle due to rust. Customer has been advised of our findings. I called GM and reported the problem. They couldn't do a buyback on the Equinox. I filed a complaint with BBB AUTO-LINE, they closed the case said the vehicle was to old. GM said the Equinox came from up north, and since I live in Arkansas the climate change made the vehicles frame rust rapidly due to the moisture. The emergency brake cable, and control arm is rusted into. The vehicle went from excellent condition to unsafe to drive in one day. Their was no visibility of rust in December2022.
- NHTSA ID
- 11516512
- Incident
- Feb 28, 2023
Powertrain (other)SteeringSuspension
Filed Mar 18, 2021
MY TRANSMISSION IS NOT PICKING UP ACCORDINGLY. RPM ARE HIGH.
- NHTSA ID
- 11403631
- Incident
- Mar 12, 2021
- Mileage
- 112 mi
ElectricalFuel systemSuspension
Filed May 1, 2020
I HAD MY EQUINOX REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL FOR OIL CONSUMPTION, YET IT IS STILL BURNING OIL. THE HEAT AND AC ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, TO GET HEAT I HAVE TO TURN THE DIAL BACK AND FORTH AND MAYBE IT WILL WORK MOST OF THE TIME I HAVE TO DRIVE ABOUT A HALF A MILE FOR IT TO BLOW HEAT. THE AC IS JUST NOT WORKING AT ALL. THE INFO PANEL IN THE CENTER OF THE DASH WILL GO OUT AND COME BACK ON LATER. WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR WILL JUST SLOW DOWN LIKE I'M NOT PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR AT ALL. THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO GET STUCK IN A GEAR CAUSING THE RPMS TO RISE AND STAY UNTIL I TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR MAKES A CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING. IT SHAKES AT 60 MPH. ALSO I HAVE REPLACED HEADLIGHTS 2 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR.
- NHTSA ID
- 11322961
- Incident
- Apr 21, 2020
- Mileage
- 15,476 mi
Driver assistanceElectricalSuspension
Filed Jan 9, 2020
I BOUGHT THE CAR 2 YEARS AGO, IN WHICH THE VEHICLE HAD/HAS NONCONFORMED ISSUES SINCE THE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SALE OF PURCHASE. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP (AND IS CURRENTLY THERE) FOR 2 YEARS. I HAVE BEEN PAYING FOR MY OWN TRANSPORTATION(LYFT, CAR RENTALS, ETC) IN ADDITION TO MY CAR PAYMENTS FOR OVER A YEAR.
- NHTSA ID
- 11298281
- Incident
- Sep 1, 2017
- Mileage
- 15 mi
Driver assistanceEngineSuspension
Filed Oct 21, 2019
ALOT IS GOING ON WITH MY 2010 CHEV MY EXHAUST PIPE CRACK AND I WAS TOLD THAT IS A REAL PROBLEM WITH CHEVY'S MY CAR IS CONSUMING WAY TO MUCH OIL I CONSTANTLY HAVE TO GET OIL CHANGES. MY DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT KEEPS GOING OUT I'M CHANGING MY HEAD LIGHT 2-3 TIMES A YEAR. I REPLACED MY SPARK PLUGS AND COILS A FEW MONTHS AGO AND MY CAR WHEN I'M DRIVING IT WILL STOP AND THE WHEEL WILL LOCK UP WHILE I'M DRIVING IT .
- NHTSA ID
- 11269875
- Incident
- Oct 1, 2019
- Mileage
- 140,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Mar 10, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS COMING FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 4/20/15*CN
- NHTSA ID
- 10693339
- Incident
- Feb 24, 2015
- Mileage
- 69,000 mi
EngineFuel systemPowertrain (other)+1 more
Filed Sep 1, 2012
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. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10473240
- Incident
- Jan 10, 2012
- Mileage
- 20,000 mi
Other / unspecifiedSteeringSuspension
Filed Aug 20, 2010
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 *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10350725
- Incident
- Aug 14, 2010
- Mileage
- 3,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Apr 21, 2010
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. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10326818
- Incident
- Apr 20, 2010
- Mileage
- 4,000 mi
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.