Chevrolet Equinox Complaints

698 consumer complaints on file.

#11551574October 24, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the infotainment screen failed to operate as needed. Additionally, the back-up camera image appeared on the screen while driving. The contact stated that the Blind Spot sensors failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed there was a Service Bulletin in reference to the failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no repair for the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550805October 19, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
MY 2023 Equinox owner's manual states that the Equinox can be safely flat towed behind a motorhome with all four wheels on the ground. I bought the vehicle based on this statement in the owners manual. However, when flat towing the Equinox behind a motorhome through turns such as cloverleaf offramp of freeways that have a banked side to the turn the brakes on the car lock and the car loses traction and slides. The Equinox tires make a loud screeching noise and the smell of burning rubber is noticed. This condition begins shortly after the Equinox enters the turn and ends once the Equinox completes the turn. This happens at or below the posted speed limit on these off-ramps. The loss of controlled traction of the Equinox in a freeway offramp presents a safety hazard because I can no longer ensure that the Equinox is moving in a controlled path. I am also concerned that the stresses being applied to the hitch of the motorhome and the structure of the Equinox from being dragged around a freeway curve may result in damage to structural elements of both vehicles that are designed to prevent disconnection of the car from the motorhome. This might result in a failure of the hitch connection resulting in a runaway vehicle. I brought this issue to GM's attention and there has been no fix to date.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550237October 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING
The 2023 Equinox owner's manual states that the Equinox can be flat towed behind a motorhome with all four wheels on the ground. I bought the vehicle based on this representation for towing behind our motorhome. When towing thorough turns at certain speeds and of certain radius and duration, the Equinox tires make a loud screeching noise and the smell of burning rubber is noticed. This condition begins shortly after the Equinox enters the turn and ends once the Equinox completes the turn. A video camera inside the Equinox shows the steering wheel vibrating strongly left/right accompanied by the screeching noise, and the degree to which the steering wheel rotates during the turn is LESS than when the Equinox is driven through the same turn. (See video at https://youtu.be/vEMAQiKWW64?t=14). The driver of the motorhome feels a lagging or pulling sensation against the motorhome, as if the Equinox is applying its brakes throughout the turn. I am concerned that a vehicle that applies its brakes while being towed through a turn is a safety hazard to those in the motorhome and to other drivers on the road. It may be causing unknown damage to components of the Equinox, its towing base plate, as well as to the motorhome towing equipment, tow hitch, and chassis. I brought this issue to GM's attention and there has been no fix to date.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550019October 15, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING
While four wheel down towing my 2023 Equinox behind my motorhome, under certain road conditions, the tires can be heard squealing and burnt rubber can be seen and smelt. I put a camera in the car to record the event and during the described events the steering wheel can be seen shaking violently. This type of event occurs consistently on cloverleaf type on and off ramps and other roads that have somewhat tight turns that are banked. I am correctly towing the car per GM's published dingy towing instructions for the 2023 Equinox. I have ten years experience towing a 2011 Equinox with the same set up that have been trouble free. In May of 2023 I reported the issue to my dealer and sent the videos. GM opened a case, 9-9951144997, but to date no resolution for the problem. This is a serious safety concern for me and my family travelling in the motorhome and my concern extends to others on the highway. When you can hear the tires squealing from inside a diesel pusher motorhome and view on video how violent the event is, the safety of towing the 2023 Equinox has to be questioned.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547731October 2, 2023
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds with the windows rolled down, the vehicle would shake violently with a loud winding sound throughout the vehicle. The contact stated that the shaking was extremely severe, causing it to be difficult to see out of the mirrors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an unstated defect was found but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546712September 26, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
9/15/2023, noticed a hesitation in the acceleration of the vehicle, when attempting to proceed after a full stop. Purchased the vehicle from CARMAX in Las Vegas, 8/25/2023. Recall Sheets were provided, however - I have been "unable to "REGISTER" the vehicle (in my name) to NHTSA website. When, "remedy" to the RECALLS are available, ???? How will "I" be "notified" to take the car to a Dealership ???
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546232September 24, 2023
STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES
While towing my equinox behind my motorhome, with properly installed equipment, I experience tire screeching when taking off ramps from the highway. From extensive research, I've found that many 2023 Equinox owners are having the same issue and many have started GM case numbers. This issue is happening with many different tow systems installed and the only constant denominator is the 2023 Equinox. I've read that GM is fully aware of the issue and is working on a fix. I just wanted to get my involvement documented to potentially show the scope of this problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11544483September 14, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the front of the vehicle shuddered significantly, and the vehicle hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to TSB Number: 20-NA-227. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the same assessment was made. The dealer contacted the manufacturer, who advised that they would partially cover the repair because the TSB was not a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543999September 12, 2023
SEAT BELTS, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact leased a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 mph, he made a right turn going across an intersection and collided with a 2012 Ford Focus. The brakes were applied, but the response was too slow. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags deployed. The vehicle was filled with smoke. The driver's side front door failed to open. The fire department was on the scene, but there were no reported fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The air bag struck the driver in the chest. The contact sustained internal bruising, including bruising on her abdomen and on her arms. The driver was taken to the hospital, where medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer body shop, where it was discovered that the failure was due to the seat belts not engaging. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11543734September 10, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Was approaching intersection for a left hand turn and just before getting to red light engine stalled. Tried at least 6 times to restart but would not. Was 2nd in line at a major intersection so after no luck restarting I called for road side assistance. The police came to direct traffic and then decided best to push me to the gas station next to intersection. While waiting for tow truck I tried starting vehicle about a half hour later and it started. After sitting there waiting for tow it stalled again and would not start. About an hour later tow truck came and at that time it restarted for him to load on to tow truck. The car is waiting for service but its the weekend and will need to wait for Dealership to call when ready.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543732September 10, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
on 08-31-2023 left house and got about 1 mile down the road going about 45 mph and had loss of power and engine stalled. Pulled over and tried to restart engine but would not start, engine light was on. Called dealership and said to have it towed in. 2 days later dealer called and said it was ready and it was a fuel module issue. When picking the car up the service guy said they reprogrammed it. Asked if I had to sign anything and he replied no, so no paperwork was given.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543586September 9, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2023 Equinox tires lock up on cloverleaf on/off ramps when being flat towed behind a motorhome. The safety concern has occurred several times on cloverleaf on/off ramps. Proper procedures for flat towing per GM user manual do not resolve the problem. The Blue Ox towing package was installed by professionals. Dealership has been in contact with General Motors technician and no solution has been found. Safety of passengers in motorhome as well as other vehicles on the roadways are put at risk for accident due to skidding and visible tire smoke of Equinox. The skidding and visible smoke tire are concerns as excessive forces to the hitch, tow bar and baseplate as well as the Equinox front suspension and electronic system could compromise safety. It's likely a cumulative effect of repeated tire lock ups could accelerate and compromise safety even further. Internet research has yielded similar safety concerns for this same problem with no solution from GM. On September 7, a phone call complaint was filed with GM; we are awaiting a case number. Letters including a detailed chronology were mailed to the Chevrolet dealership and GM on September 9. Please contact me if you wish to see this information.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543494September 8, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
On Aug 6, I started my car and tried to apply the brakes. My foot went all the way to the floorboards. The Brake warning lamp and stability warning lamps came on and would not go away. I tried restarting the car and the problem remained. The brakes were not properly functioning. On August 7, I took my car to the dealership. They saw the warning lamps, but the brakes were working. GM told them to just clear the codes and let me drive it. The service manager would not and is waiting for a part (5 weeks later). I will also include the information from OnStar with the codes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543479September 8, 2023
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and at other various speeds, the steering wheel jerked to the right with the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. The electronic stability control warning light was no longer illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the cause of the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541857August 31, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, STEERING
The car was parked, started up to pull out of the parking space, preceded to back up. The car moved a couple of inches out of the parking space. The car position was half in the parking space and half way in traffic. Then the car locked up with lights appeared on the dashboard, engine light comes on, ESC and car with wiggly lines. The car would not move forward, reversed, nor could I cut off the engine. Was afraid to take foot off brakes since the car would not cut off engine. Call the tow truck and it was towed to the dealer with engine running and lights still on. Dealer said they have not seen this before. After researching ESC lights on Equinox, complaints and concerns has been reported since 2018 on Equinox models. We did not have any problems prior to this nor any warning signs. Brought the car new 2022 Equinox, and this happen with 10, 385 miles on the car. The car never been in an accident. Danger and safety was the car was stuck in the middle of the street and partial in the parking space, making it dangerous for continued traffic and potential accident. The dealer still has the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539806August 21, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle crashed 3/8/23 driving south on rt 95 in sharon ma. power steering failed causing vehicle to crash into guard rail. traffic was moderate on all 3 lanes and appoching vehicles avoided multiple crashes. ma state police arrived & driver taken to mass general hospital baby car seat unoccupied at time of accident. vehicle dashboard lit up with power steering failure message. vehicle towed to dealership & gm inspected black box. after 100 days gm responded there is no problem with power steering. gm still refuses to provide information they obtained from black box. vehicle towed to dealership who sold car. within 20 minutes they diagnosed power steering rack is defective. gm remains nontransparent and denies responsibility for the accident.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11539391August 18, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, STRUCTURE, AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the front driver's wheel detached from the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The air bags did not deploy. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. The contact was injured; she had a concussion. The contact received medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, no failure was found. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,680. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11539054August 17, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
While diving down a busy highway, the vehicle's check engine light came on with no notice and my daughter lost acceleration and then the vehicle "died" while driving on this busy highway. The steering locked up. She had a hard time getting it to the side of the road. It was a very dangerous situation. If this would have happened a couple days later while driving on the interstate, it could have been deadly and caused a major accident. The vehicle would not start back up and had to be towed. It's already had a fuel pump issue when we first bought it and had that replaced. Now, it's back in the shop and who knows for how long. I bought my daugheter a new vehicle so that we wouldn't have to worry about her being on the side of the road and now I do NOT trust this vehicle as I am seeing this is an ongoing issue with this vehicle. Again, we are lucky that this did not cause and accident and injury or death to others.......
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538070August 12, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel module failed and had to be replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537336August 9, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Vehicle was set up per manual to be flat towed behind our motorhome. We followed the set-up steps according to the manual exactly. When driving and applying the brakes for more than a few seconds the front tires would lock up and squeal. This same situation happened when making a hard curve like a cloverleaf exit ramp.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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