Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/07/2011 | 64000 | 1 | |
| Abs and traction control light came on. feels like brakes are sticking or not responding. i'll be pressing the gas pedal and as soon as i take my foot off it immediately slows down. when i got out, it smelled like burned rubber and smoke was coming from the brake area. i've been to the dealership twice to get it repaired and nothing has worked so far. i got new brakes and rotors put on 3 months ago and they're already worn out. i've only put on about 1200 miles on them. *tr | |||
| 07/20/2010 | 50000 | ||
| The vehicle abs system start to fail at 50,000 miles. when you start driving the vehicle it makes the abs diagnostic and fail the diagnostic. it's continue to make the diag. while your are driving until it fail. then the vehicle continue operating normaly but without abs and traction control. the abs and traction control ligths is on. if you brake in bad wheather the wheels lock and abs don't protect. 3 diferent mechanics try to find the fault unsuccesful. they replaced, abs modules, some brake parts and other parts but the fail continue. this is a very dangerous situation. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 82000 | ||
| My 2005 chevy equinox's brakes started vibrating when i would try to stop and then the abs and tc lights would come on. replaced front breaks, was told back breaks were okay. still had the same problem and after awhile the brakes would vibrate even when not breaking and sometimes have trouble stopping until the abs and tc light comes on. 1st diagnostic determined i needed a right front wheel speed scensor. replaced it and 2 days later had the same problem. next i was told it needed the left wheel speed scensor. replaced it. 2 days later starting having the same problem. then i was told it needed the right front wheel bearing. replaced both front wheel bearings. still have a problem only now the breaks only vibrate and lights come on on hills, when turning or going at higher speeds. | |||
| 11/04/2010 | 53000 | ||
| The t/c light stays on and acceleration is very slow. car shoots forward with loud noise with acceleration. nov 4th started...i took it to a car shop and they said i need to replace the transmission control system... | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 74000 | ||
| Since 2008, i have experienced the following problems with brakes grinding & squeaking even after getting them repaired (front and rear brakes / rotors replaced). a couple of days after rear brakes replaced the abs & tc lights were on. i had to have sensors replaced. i have also experienced car not starting and sounding like it is flooding, after lettting car sit for a few minutes it then starts. there is also a popping noise that comes from the back of car after starting the engine. when changing shift from park to drive car occassionally jerks & shoots forward. when pressing the gas, the car takes a few moments then jerks forward. now i'm being told that the transmission is going bad & i have to pay $350 for a diagnostic test to determine if they can rebuild the transmission or have to replace it, which will cost between $1800 to $3000. there is a 2005 chevy equinox power train: automatic transaxle recall but my car is not covered. note: vehicle has been serviced regularly according to the maintainance schedule timetable provided by the manufacturer. | |||
| 04/13/2010 | 134000 | ||
| Brake system failing. abs and traction system malfunctioning causing abs system to activate in normal breaking situations. dealer ship said it was a sensor, had it repaired at the tune of $110 system check, $170 hub/sensor assembly purchase. firestone auto care said it was a faulty wire harnest that i am have replace to day to the tune of $250. per the tech at fire stone this is his third repair of this type, same make and model care. 2005 chevy equinox. | |||