Chevrolet Equinox Complaints

9,502 consumer complaints on file.

#11535604July 31, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Was backing out of driveway to street, Car stalled in the street and would not restart. Took to dealership which indicates that fuel pump shorted, fuel pump modulator issue, fuel injectors need to be cleaned/replaced and that spark plug need to be replaced. I have done regular oil changes on this Vehicle and only has 66050 miles on it. It was purchased as a new vehicle January 2021. Mileage is partly highway due to child away in at college. Check engine light came on before stall and code indicated that engine running lean which was told to shop when I took vehicle in several weeks ago indicating engine not operating properly. No warning light on when checked by shop, was told that they could not find issue. Several weeks later vehicle stalls and now needs approximately $3200 worth of parts and work done.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535316July 30, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
INTERMITTENT SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, BUCKING, SPUTTERING OF ENGINE WITH OR WITHOUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, COULD BE REAR ENDED ON EXPRESSWAY AS VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DECELERATE WITHOUT BRAKING AS NO FUEL GETTING TO ENGINE AND IN GEAR. ONSTAR HAS CONFIRMED ENGINE CODES. THE PART 13527053 FUEL CONTROL MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES BY CHEVROLET DEALER UNDER WARRANTY PURCHASED VEHICLE 07/01/2022. FIRST INCIDENT 07/14/2022 SECOND 02/22/2023 AND 3/10/23 WITH REPAIR 03/21/23 THIRD 04/07/23 MOST RECENT 07/24/23 ALL HAD FUEL MODULE REPLACED IN ALL CASES BAD RUNNING AND LOSS OF POWER, STALLING, BUCKING CAUSED US TO BRING CAR IN FOR SERVICE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535248July 29, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Was driving in a busy area of Erie, PA, when approaching a traffic signal driving near 45 mph before the speed limit dropped. Attempted to apply brakes as traffic was backed up at the light, but couldn't depress the brakes at all. The service brake assist light came on at that moment. Was fortunate that light turned green a few seconds later so traffic cleared and I was able to make a wide high speed right turn at the intersection before pulling into a nearby empty business parking lot and coasting to a start without colliding with anything. It was a miracle. The car was towed back to a Chevy dealership (Ben Bissett) in Mercer, PA, where they identified a failed brake vacuum pump, which also caused other damage when it failed. We have since uncovered dozens of reports of similar incidents in these vehicles nationwide and believe this is something you should look into as this is a serious safety issue that could lead to injury or death. Thank you so much for your time on this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534813July 27, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while performing a daily oil check, the contact became aware that the oil level was low while checking the dipstick. The contact added oil and contacted the dealer and was advised that oil should be added. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty had expired and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was 24,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534379July 25, 2023
ENGINE
Excessive oil consumption caused engine failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533974July 24, 2023
ENGINE
Car is using a quart or more of oil a week. Consistently needing top offs and has shut off while driving before. This is a major safety issue. There is a major possibility I could be driving down the road and my engine explode because it ran out of oil. There is no leak. It is just the oil burning so fast. There is no resolution asides from putting a new engine in it and that is not something I can afford considering I just got the car from a dealership back in November. If there is not a recall on it, there should be. The oil will be full and then suddenly get super black and then next day be empty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533816July 22, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The brake assist warning light flashed and the electric components start blinking and the car went in reverse in traffic. The car then turnt off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533708July 21, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
See Uploaded file.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533413July 20, 2023
ENGINE
Exhaust Muffler/Resonator leaking causing loud exhaust. Need to replace resonator back with muffler and clamps.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533283July 19, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I was driving down the road & my windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of a horrible downpour of rain. I know there was a recall on the 2015 model mine is a 2016
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533284July 19, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Driving on trip to New York and lost the brake assist system halfway there. No alerts or engine lights came on as they should have. Luckily we were coming up to stop light so not going to fast but almost hit car in front of us. We had no warning and this is a known problem with these cars.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532917July 18, 2023
ENGINE
Piston rings failure and excessive oil consumption Car stalled on a side road. had the cylinder tested for compression and only had 100psi no warning lights at all
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532976July 18, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal was firm while depressed. Additionally, while the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to stop in a reasonable amount of time. The service brake assist warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V576000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,312.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533070July 18, 2023
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
While attempting accelerate on the highway at 70 MPH the car entered "Engine power reduced" mode resulting in the car to slow down. This reduced speed resulted in a few near misses on the highway. The check engine light than began to flash for about 15 seconds before all the messages went away and normal driving conditions occurred. Taking it into the dealership they pulled from the computer the issue of "multiple cylinder misfire" but could not replicate the issue. I also filed a ticket with GM letting them know of a potentially deadly issue but they sided with the dealer stating the car was operating within normal parameters since they could not duplicate the issue. The weather prior to the issue was rainy.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532762July 17, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Vaccum for the brakes have gone out 3 times in the last 2 years. This is the second time I have almost crashed with my kids in the car!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532622July 17, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
vehicle STALLED WHILE PULLING OUT FROM STOP. STRUGGLED TO RESTART AFTER STALLING. believed FUEL PROBLEM BECAUSE ENGINE TURNING OVER WHEN START BUTTON PUSHED BUT NOT SOUNDING LIKE STARTED LIKE NO IGNITION IN ENGINE. when IT DID START IT STALLED AGAIN. AFTER SITTING FOR A WHILE, VEHICLE STARTED. Several days later car soppt
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532623July 17, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
discover that alternator is possible problem of stalling and car hard starting due to battery being low and reduced electrical power to use start. Wonder if power is reduce to fuel pump???
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532648July 17, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Car will not accelerate over 25mph…oil leaking from somewhere…car starts rattling and making putt noises…car now randomly blinks headlights and interior lights when idle flashing off and on…sunroof will not close but goes back—shade as well. Radio screens turns black and stays on while car is off. I HATE THIS CAR!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532212July 14, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
This vehicle starts glitching after exposure to rain. All of the gauges start going up and down, and every action required message pops up one after the other stating "Fuel Level Low, Shift to Park, Park Assist Off, All Wheel Drive System, Service Power Steering, ESC". The vehicle does this while driving at low to high speeds, even on the highways it has happened, the brakes are hard to push in while this is happening. This puts me and others in high danger if I cannot control the vehicle while driving. I have taken the vehicle in over 6 times to the service department of GM and not one time has anything been done. They have been unsuccessful in duplicating the problem every time I've brought it in even when it is occurring.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11532358July 14, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle started jerking when the vehicle was started. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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