Chevrolet Equinox Complaints

9,502 consumer complaints on file.

#11634171January 5, 2025
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1. The harness will randomly loosen while we are driving down the road after we have insured our child is securely in the seat. 2. Our child would not be properly restrained in the result of a wreck. 3. Yes, inspected by a CPST.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11634179January 5, 2025
ENGINE, SUSPENSION
purchased this car in June 2024.didnt notice it was leaking oil until having oil changed.the mechanic said the engine was dry with not much oil.the mechanic told me the oil pan seal is bad.i checked and it doesn't take a gasket,and the oil pan must be removed and a sealant must be applied rather than a gasket form.this 2012 Chevy equinox ls ,and does not have a gasket form only the sealant.if the engine doesn't have oil the motor could lock up in traffic and cause accident.suspension is noisey like bushings are bad and need lubrication but no where to lubricate.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11634234January 5, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
There is a terrible reflection from the dashboard onto the windshield that under certain conditions, ie: bright sunlight, it really interferes with visibility, making driving rather dangerous. I've read of many complaints about this same problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11634073January 4, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Does not adapt to front vehicles speed, just stays at the speed it is set at. I have to hit the brakes to disconnect ACC.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11634092January 4, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
When I activate adaptive cruise control with cruise braking my car will follow the the car ahead of me as it speeds up or slows down. But if that car slows down to a stop light, my car will not slow down enough before the red collision warning activates and I need to apply the brakes immediately to avoid impact. Happens every time at any gap distance or set speed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633803January 3, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
The turn signal stalk, when self-canceling from a right turn, will drop too hard, and will turn on the left turn signal after the turn, causing confusion to not only the vehicle operator, but other drivers on the road. This has happened on multiple occasions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633804January 3, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The turn signal stalk, when self-canceling from a right turn, will drop too hard, and will turn on the left turn signal after the turn, causing confusion to not only the vehicle operator, but other drivers on the road. This has happened on multiple occasions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633603January 2, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Rear Main Seal has blown out due to the PCV Valve intake issue. GM is not taking any ownership in the known issue which is service bulletin 14882 that appears to have been issued in 2019. No coverage for repair no recall but a class action lawsuit for all these consumers affected.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633541January 1, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Extreme glare due to reflection of dash material and design causing lack of visibility while driving into the sun. Extremely dangerous design
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633340December 31, 2024
ENGINE
Oil leak caused by insufficient ventilation and excessive oil burning caused rear main seal and timing chain belts to fail. Oil warning systems were too late in warning about problem until engine stalled out and all oil was consumed, causing engine failure. No low oil warnings came up until minutes after the initial engine shutdown. Research has shown that this has been a known chevy problem since 2017, with a recall being issued earlier on but no known recall now. Dealer has confirmed issues and also that the engine design is flawed and leads to oil burning excessively
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633091December 30, 2024
ENGINE
ENGINE PISTON FAILURE cannot get it fixed new engine on order 5 weeks now chevy will not even talk about it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633254December 30, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Modern white LED Headlights too bright, even on Equinox (constantly flashed with low beams on). My son (20), wife (56), and I (52) are dazzled by new LED headlights. It's actually a huge problem, headlights are too dazzling. I know we're not the only ones dazzled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633004December 29, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The angle and possibly the material of the windshield catches a glare/reflection of the dash that heavily affects visibility for the driver. When there is a bright light shining on the dash it is almost impossible to see past the glare. This can be a real hazard as this obstructs the drivers view of the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633010December 29, 2024
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was driving the car and suddenly the car started accelerating on it's own. No cruise control was on . My wife was in the passenger seat and it was lucky as I did not panic , just taped on the brakes to slow down. This happened many times until we got home and it is dangerous and scary, also this is a know problem with this model car. No lights or warnings came on. We could have easily crashed into a vehicle in front of us, run a red light , etc. No inspections by anyone, maybe it was inspected by the dealer?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632936December 29, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Both the speedometer/digital information center and radio went black while driving. I had no access to either of these for about 5-7 seconds. I had cruise control set at the time, and it did not affect my speed. I heard a “click” after everything went black and after restarting, it was normal. My red indicator above the steering wheel flashed a couple times and the radio came on first, then the speedometer. It would be available for inspection upon request. This put both mine and others’ safety at risk. I had no way to see my speed, cruise setting, or access any of my tools that uses either this or the radio to function. This has not happened again, I have reported the issue to the dealership the next day with no contact back. It has not been inspected, and there were no warning lamps or indication of the problem before it happened.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632808December 28, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I recently purchased this EV, and I must express my concern regarding the level of reflective glare from the dashboard onto the windshield. This glare is not only unpleasant but also poses a serious safety risk, as it may obstructs to see pedestrians crossing the street, for instance. I believe this issue is significant enough to warrant a recall. Additionally, I do not feel comfortable relying on wearing sunglasses or glasses as a workaround for this problem. This is already becoming a major issue and is affecting my overall experience with the vehicle. I urge you to look into this matter urgently.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632848December 28, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The computer module for the fuel pump failed. This caused the car to not start some days. As well as turn off in the middle of intersections after coming to a stop while in traffic. The car is currently at the dealership for 2 months now with the part on back order. Many other Chevy equinox are recalling this same part but not my vehicle. This is concerning as it seems to needed to be added to the list of recalls.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632392December 26, 2024
ENGINE
My car is equipped with the 2.4L ecotec engine and has insane levels of oil consumption. Since my last oil change 2000miles ago I've added 5 quarts of oil. A few days ago the car started making a ticking sound while driving, the car then began surging and tried to take off while i had my foot on the break, and started to overheat and then shut off at a light. I was able to restart the vehicle and had no per on the rest of the drive. When I got home I checked the oil and the dipstick was dry. I received no warning light or indication that this was the case.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632552December 26, 2024
ENGINE
VEHICLE STALLED WHEN DRIVEN OR STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. ABNORMAL NOISES COMING FROM ENGINE. WHEN ENGINE OIL WAS CHECKED, NO VISIBLE OIL WAS AVAILABLE IN THE DIPSTICK. INSERTED DIPSTICK A COUPLE OF TIMES TO ENSURE CORRECT MEASUREMENT. EXTREMELY LOW OIL LEFT IN VEHICLE. VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE BURNING OIL. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES READ BY OBD2 TOOL WERE: P0011,P0191,P228D,P0089 AND P0014. WHEN INVESTIGATING ONLINE, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW BEING IGNORED BY THE OEM.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632329December 25, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The glare off the dashboard onto the windshield in sunny conditions is truly ungood. It is well documented, with a variety of after-market solutions, including some that are unsafe and/or illegal in certain jurisdictions: [XXX] Please insist that GM fix this problem. Lack of Apple CarPlay is also a safety issue when my kids borrow my car (seems silly to older folks, but younger drivers really depend on it). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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