Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PI-0269A | 05/01/2011 | 10038684 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PI-0269A | 05/01/2011 | 10038684 | Gm: check engine light is on with a stored trouble code. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| SB-10250 | 01/01/2011 | 10038596 | Ready | 06/22/2011 | |
| SB-10250 | 01/01/2011 | 10038596 | Gm service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the check engine light is on with the engine running rough. the spark plug wire boots don't provide enough protection. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| TSB-08259A | 11/01/2008 | 10028179 | Gmc: onstar system inoperative; replace onstar module. some vehicles may have an onstar module with a component that was not manufactured to gm's specification. can result in an open circuit and an inability to call or receive calls from on | 03/12/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/05/2013 | 300 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated continuously while the vehicle was on. the contact also stated that while driving 25 mph, acceleration power reduced dramatically and the vehicle decelerated to 3 mph. the contact also stated that both headlights failed and needed to be replaced every 3 months and the brake lights had failed and needed to be replaced. in addition, the windshield wipers failed to operate when activated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the throttle body had failed and needed to be replaced. no other repairs were completed. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 300. | |||
| 01/05/2013 | 300 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated continuously while the vehicle was on. the contact also stated that while driving 25 mph, acceleration power reduced dramatically and the vehicle decelerated to 3 mph. the contact also stated that both headlights failed and needed to be replaced every 3 months and the brake lights had failed and needed to be replaced. in addition, the windshield wipers failed to operate when activated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the throttle body had failed and needed to be replaced. no other repairs were completed. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 300. mh | |||
| 01/05/2013 | 300 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. the contact started the ignition and the tire pressure control warning indicator illuminated constantly until the engine was turned off. on a separate occasion when driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle began to unintendedly reduce acceleration to 3 mph. in addition, both head lamps had been replaced every three months and the faulty rear brake lights were replaced once. the windshield wipers failed to operate upon activation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the throttle body was replaced and no other repairs were performed. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 300. js | |||
| 04/01/2011 | |||
| Dic (driver information center) display brightness inadequate for daylight/sunlight visibility. no listed means to alter/brighten. | |||