Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| PIE0047B | 01/01/2011 | 10037684 | Gm: the vehicle perfromance may be poor with an inoperative fuel gauge. the malfunction light may also be on. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |
| PIE0047B | 01/01/2011 | 10037684 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PI-0312A | 03/01/2012 | 10043933 | Chevrolet/gmc: fluid leak from transfer case (ptu) vent. *kb | 05/02/2012 | |
| PIP-4990 | 12/01/2011 | 10043320 | Buick/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: some model year vehicles may experience service engine soon (ses) lamp illuminated. issue may be caused by the control solenoid/module assembly or may have damaged or poor terminals for under hood fuse | 03/13/2012 | |
| SB-11-06-01-002A | 12/01/2011 | 10043306 | Gmc/buick/chevrolet: noise can be heard coming from rear of engine when hood is open or while vehicle is idling. *pe | 03/12/2012 | |
| PI-0012 | 01/01/2010 | 10041944 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: due to the possibility of a damage locator pin, the check engine light comes on. *pe | 11/18/2011 | |
| PIT-5109 | 08/01/2011 | 10041436 | Gmc/chevrolet: ses/mil indicator not illuminated and fuel gauge is erratic and fluctuating. *pe | 10/03/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4716A | 02/01/2011 | 10038511 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4716A | 02/01/2011 | 10038511 | Gm: there may be a short rattle noise from the front of the engine when it is started. it could be a problem with cam phasers or the engine belt. *rm | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris. *rm | 06/16/2011 | |
| PI-0090B | 03/01/2011 | 10038345 | Gm: there may be an intermittent engine hesitation or flutter. the camshaft sensor terminals likely have poor connections. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| PI-0090B | 03/01/2011 | 10038345 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| 08-06-01-011H | 02/01/2011 | 10038261 | Gm: check engine light is on with multiple trouble codes present. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 08-06-01-011H | 02/01/2011 | 10038261 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| PI-0202A | 11/01/2010 | 10037310 | Gm: there is a rattle/knock noise coming from the front of the engine at idle when the vehicle has warmed up. *rm | 05/18/2011 | |
| PI-0202A | 11/01/2010 | 10037310 | Ready | 05/18/2011 | |
| PI-0145 | 06/01/2010 | PI-0145A | 10036504 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: check engine light on; dtcs p0172 and p0175; engine runs rough (follow diagnosis and replace high pressure fuel pump). *pe updated 3/28/11. model year 2010-lacrosse, cts, srx, equinox and terrain. *pe | 03/25/2011 |
| PI-0145A | 06/01/2010 | 10036504 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: check engine light on; dtcs p0172 and p0175; engine runs rough (follow diagnosis and replace high pressure fuel pump). *pe | 03/25/2011 | |
| PIT-5028 | 09/01/2010 | 10036324 | Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft deterrent module replacement. model years 2006-2011. does not apply to vehicles with keyless access system. *pe | 03/14/2011 | |
| PIT-5024 | 08/01/2010 | 10036284 | Chevrolet/gmc: loss of engine power acceleration intermitted electrical issues including door locks cycle ipc indicators dash lights flash. *pe | 03/11/2011 | |
| PI-0221 | 09/01/2010 | 10036024 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: rough idle, engine misfire and/or check engine light on, dtc p0300 (reprogram ecm). *pe | 03/07/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| SB-09333 | 01/01/2010 | 10033031 | Gmc/chevrolet: evaporative emission diagnostics. a service procedure to improve the ability of the evaporative emissions diagnostic to detect leaks by installing a fuel tank vent tubing jumper on certain vehicles. vehicles equipped with | 06/25/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 10/08/2012 | 48000 | 1 | |
| I had been having oil consumption problems, like many other owners of 2010 equinoxes and was undergoing an oil consumption test. was driving on i-81s on a 500 mile trip. when i started the car after stopping for gas, it idled very roughly. foolishly, i got back on the interstate, thinking that maybe a higher speed would help. the car would not get up to a safe speed and completely stalled out about a quarter mile from the exit, leaving me stranded (by myself) 150 miles from my destination. was towed 70 miles to a dealership who replaced the timing chain, tensioner and fuel pump. this dealer stated the problem was due to low oil level as well as dirty oil. i incurred an unexpected $1200 bill and was without my car for a week. my home dealership replaced my engine 2 weeks ago and i received reimbursement for the repair bill. i am pleased, presently, with the response from gm, but it required persistence. although i have had my present problem rectified, i'm reporting this problem as many, many others have been experiencing this same problem with varying responses from gm. i've also experienced some shifting problems as well, but the engine problem took precedence, so i'm waiting to see if the transmission problem continues! *tr | |||
| 10/08/2012 | 48000 | ||
| I had been having oil consumption problems, like many other owners of 2010 equinoxes and was undergoing an oil consumption test. was driving on i-81s on a 500 mile trip. when i started the car after stopping for gas, it idled very roughly. foolishly, i got back on the interstate, thinking that maybe a higher speed would help. the car would not get up to a safe speed and completely stalled out about a quarter mile from the exit, leaving me stranded (by myself) 150 miles from my destination. was towed 70 miles to a dealership who replaced the timing chain, tensioner and fuel pump. this dealer stated the problem was due to low oil level as well as dirty oil. i incurred an unexpected $1200 bill and was without my car for a week. my home dealership replaced my engine 2 weeks ago and i received reimbursement for the repair bill. i am pleased, presently, with the response from gm, but it required persistence. although i have had my present problem rectified, i'm reporting this problem as many, many others have been experiencing this same problem with varying responses from gm. i've also experienced some shifting problems as well, but the engine problem took precedence, so i'm waiting to see if the transmission problem continues! | |||
| 03/07/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle was abnormally consuming two quarts of oil per month. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the oil rings were replaced. the dealer asked the contact to wait until their next oil change to see if the vehicle was still consuming oil. the contact stated that the vehicle was out of oil less then 500 miles after the oil rings were replaced. the contact also stated that the oil warning light did not illuminate to indicate that that the oil level was low. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. kmj | |||
| 11/08/2012 | 46000 | 1 | |
| It started with the check engine light would come on and the stabilitrak light coming on sometimes. and you hear a rough idle.and a horrible rattling noise was coming from the engine while parked and. when i drove the car when accelerating it sounded worse as if i was driving a diesel truck. and the car would stay on for about 2 to 3 seconds after i turned the car off. so i dropped the car off at the dealer they checked it with a scanner and they got the p0172 - too rich error code. and they saw for themselves the car stayed on after turning off the car and the rattling noise it was making. after 2 days i picked up the car coalition | |||
| 03/30/2012 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle burns large quantities of oil, often in short periods of time. (we will check oil, it's fine, and then a few days later we've burned two quarts.) this requires us to pull over rapidly and find new oil to prevent engine failure, making it a major safety hazard. we've burned 1 to 2 quarts of oil every 1,000 to 1,500 miles pretty consistently since march, when we first discovered we were down 3 quarts. *tr | |||
| 10/27/2012 | 93500 | 1 | |
| Equinox starts powering down occasionally during acceleration through hard right turns and, once, during a soft bump against a curb. dashboard lights turn off, engine dies, etc. can be restarted from stop. we had been able to duplicate the problem, but haven't been able to do so at the dealership, so it remains unfixed. we are concerned about the safety of driving a vehicle that may power down during a hard right turn and heavy acceleration. we now intentionally accelerate slowly and cautiously through right turns. we worry that we will get in a situation where, for instance, we'll need to turn out of the way of a semi trailer and our car will power down, putting us in great danger. *tr | |||
| 03/30/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Vehicle burns large quantities of oil, often in short periods of time. (we will check oil, it's fine, and then a few days later we've burned two quarts.) this requires us to pull over rapidly and find new oil to prevent engine failure, making it a major safety hazard. we've burned 1 to 2 quarts of oil every 1,000 to 1,500 miles pretty consistently since march, when we first discovered we were down 3 quarts. | |||
| 09/06/2012 | 39181 | 1 | |
| Car was having rough idling and intermittent stalling at stops starting about a week ago. stalled at light yesterday and couldn't keep it started; happened to be across the street from dealership. shop indicated it was due to late oil change (low and dirty oil). only potential issue identified was the cam shaft actuators sticking but indicated there were no bulletins or recalls and it was just from the late oil change. upon further research, i have found a lot of information indicating there have been a lot of stalling and actuator issues with this vehicle and there really would be no reason at all my oil would be low of course (last oil change had been 7000 miles ago - i commute to work daily so the miles add up quickly). i'm definitely anticipating further issues but so far since yesterday, just the oil change has improved the rough idling and no stalling yet. with the number of complaints i've seen on line (and even my co-worker guessed i had an equinox when i described the issue because he has had 2 actuator replacements and timing chain replaced), i'm finding it very hard to believe the dealer didn't know these issues are out there. *tr | |||
| 09/06/2012 | 39181 | ||
| Car was having rough idling and intermittent stalling at stops starting about a week ago. stalled at light yesterday and couldn't keep it started; happened to be across the street from dealership. shop indicated it was due to late oil change (low and dirty oil). only potential issue identified was the cam shaft actuators sticking but indicated there were no bulletins or recalls and it was just from the late oil change. upon further research, i have found a lot of information indicating there have been a lot of stalling and actuator issues with this vehicle and there really would be no reason at all my oil would be low of course (last oil change had been 7000 miles ago - i commute to work daily so the miles add up quickly). i'm definitely anticipating further issues but so far since yesterday, just the oil change has improved the rough idling and no stalling yet. with the number of complaints i've seen on line (and even my co-worker guessed i had an equinox when i described the issue because he has had 2 actuator replacements and timing chain replaced), i'm finding it very hard to believe the dealer didn't know these issues are out there. | |||
| 01/10/2012 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Excessive engine noise,pinging,misfires-transmission shift hesitations upon acceleration-backfires/tiny explosions coming from exhaust-suspension noise.erroneous mpgs-defective air conditioning/intermittent/stale smelling air/not cold. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2012 | 20000 | ||
| Excessive engine noise,pinging,misfires-transmission shift hesitations upon acceleration-backfires/tiny explosions coming from exhaust-suspension noise.erroneous mpgs-defective air conditioning/intermittent/stale smelling air/not cold. | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 52000 | 1 | |
| When starting the vehicle at any time the engine idles very rough and rpms fluctuate significantly enough that it shakes the vehicle. engine noise is very loud, even for a small direct-injected engine. when driving the throttle is slow or jerky to respond and the engine noise increases. at different rpms a rattling sound comes from the engine compartment, as though something is loose and will fall off. i have had this vehicle at our chevy dealer several times for this issue and most recently for the vehicle not shutting-down when powered off. the high-pressure fuel pump was replaced based on gm bulletin but nothing was done about the loud and obscene engine noise. dealer stated this was normal operation although bulletins exist in gm system for timing and valve-train issues and repairs. i am concerned that the engine will simply quite one day under normal operation. planned obsolescence at 100,001 miles? i will be taking the vehicle to another dealer very soon to try an remedy the situation and understand my concern and work with me to correct issues. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 52000 | ||
| When starting the vehicle at any time the engine idles very rough and rpms fluctuate significantly enough that it shakes the vehicle. engine noise is very loud, even for a small direct-injected engine. when driving the throttle is slow or jerky to respond and the engine noise increases. at different rpms a rattling sound comes from the engine compartment, as though something is loose and will fall off. i have had this vehicle at our chevy dealer several times for this issue and most recently for the vehicle not shutting-down when powered off. the high-pressure fuel pump was replaced based on gm bulletin but nothing was done about the loud and obscene engine noise. dealer stated this was normal operation although bulletins exist in gm system for timing and valve-train issues and repairs. i am concerned that the engine will simply quite one day under normal operation. planned obsolescence at 100,001 miles? i will be taking the vehicle to another dealer very soon to try an remedy the situation and understand my concern and work with me to correct issues. | |||
| 07/14/2012 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the air conditioning failed. in addition, the contact stated that the engine fans would continue running for 20 minutes after the vehicle had been powered off. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who informed the contact that they were unable to duplicate the failure. the contact took the vehicle to a second dealer and was told that the heating center was failing. the contact spoke to the manufacturer in regard to nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility: defroster/defogger system) but the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 15,000. | |||
| 07/14/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the air conditioning failed. in addition, the contact stated that the engine fans would continue running for 20 minutes after the vehicle had been powered off. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who informed the contact that they were unable to duplicate the failure. the contact took the vehicle to a second dealer and was told that the heating center was failing. the contact spoke to the manufacturer in regard to nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility: defroster/defogger system) but the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 15,000. kmj | |||
| 07/14/2012 | 15000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the check engine light came on and the air conditioning stopped working. the contact stated that the engine fans kept running for 20 minutes after the vehicle had been turned off. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and let them test the vehicle for two days. the dealer informed the contact that they were unable to duplicate the failure. the contact took the vehicle to another dealer and was told the heating center was failing. the contact spoke to the manufacturer in regards to nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility: defroster/defrogger system) that deals with the software in the center console can over heat and cause the air conditioner to fail and the vehicle to over heat. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 15,000.rl | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 30000 | 1 | |
| I was driving down the road and the car was jerking back and forth like i was hitting the gas and brake over and over. i stopped at a stoplight and the engine made another jerk and then died. there were no engine lights or faults. i started the vehicle again and immediately died again. i started it again and was able to drive for about another mile before i was stopped at a stoplight and died again. it did this two more times before i reached home. i had the vehicle towed to a gm service center. they acknowledged this wasn't the first issue with this model of vehicle which is an actuator problem. they recommended i change the oil more frequently which i did but less than a year later the vehicle again experienced the same issue. another service center acknowledged it was a common issue but that they can only replace the actuator if it has failed. *tr | |||
| 07/06/2012 | 44500 | 1 | |
| During idle from stop light to stop light in city traffic, vehicle began to idle very rough during stops and had reduced power while moving. eventually it died out at a stop light. general motors reference pip5025 for excessive oil consumption and cylinder damage per dealer repair report. car has been repaired but is still running somewhat rough and is giving off a strong gasoline odor and engine oil smells like gasoline - have another appointment with dealer to have checked out - has not stalled out again since repair though. *tr | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 30000 | ||
| I was driving down the road and the car was jerking back and forth like i was hitting the gas and brake over and over. i stopped at a stoplight and the engine made another jerk and then died. there were no engine lights or faults. i started the vehicle again and immediately died again. i started it again and was able to drive for about another mile before i was stopped at a stoplight and died again. it did this two more times before i reached home. i had the vehicle towed to a gm service center. they acknowledged this wan't the first issue with this model of vehicle which is an actuator problem. they recommended i change the oil more frequently which i did but less than a year later the vehicle again experienced the same issue. another service center acknowledged it was a common issue but that they can only replace the actuator if it has failed. | |||
| 07/06/2012 | 44500 | ||
| During idle from stop light to stop light in city traffic, vehicle began to idle very rough during stops and had reduced power while moving. eventually it died out at a stop light. general motors reference pip5025 for excessive oil consumption and cylinder damage per dealer repair report. car has been repaired but is still running somewhat rough and is giving off a strong gasoline odor and engine oil smells like gasoline - have another appointment with dealer to have checked out - has not stalled out again since repair though. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 30000 | ||
| I was driving down the road and the car was jerking back and forth like i was hitting the gas and brake over and over. i stopped at a stoplight and the engine made another jerk and then died. there were no engine lights or faults. i started the vehicle again and immediately died again. i started it again and was able to drive for about another mile before i was stopped at a stoplight and died again. it did this two more times before i reached home. i had the vehicle towed to a gm service center. they acknowledged this wan't the first issue with this model of vehicle which is an actuator problem. they recommended i change the oil more frequently which i did but less than a year later the vehicle again experienced the same issue. another service center acknowledged it was a common issue but that they can only replace the actuator if it has failed. | |||
| 07/06/2012 | 44500 | ||
| During idle from stop light to stop light in city traffic, vehicle began to idle very rough during stops and had reduced power while moving. eventually it died out at a stop light. general motors reference pip5025 for excessive oil consumption and cylinder damage per dealer repair report. car has been repaired but is still running somewhat rough and is giving off a strong gasoline odor and engine oil smells like gasoline - have another appointment with dealer to have checked out - has not stalled out again since repair though. | |||
| 06/12/2012 | 46423 | ||
| Loud noise coming from engine.sounds like loose valve train.while accelerating at lower speeds noise becomes louder.tried higher octane fuel but that was no help. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 42000 | ||
| Have owned my car now for 6 months and nothing but issues. it sees the dealer more then i can enjoy it. if one more update is done and i am told the problem is fix and really it isn't then my frustration will continue. from the oil leak, transmission decline rough, engine noise,key gets stuck in ignition, fuel gage and starting issues i wish i could get rid of this car and never buy chevy again. if i had not sold my other car i would put this up for sale and walk away. there has to be something to fix these issues as this was not a cheap car. it only has 52 thous miles and i will go back to mazda where my suv went to 285 thous with normal maintenance not major issues or my tahoe that i sold at 189 thous and no problems. i wish i had purchased another mazda at this point. how do we get this problems resolved once and for all? this is crazy!i am not sure if a lawyer is the answer but i would hope that its not. i am sick of getting renals, being late to work to drop it off and shuttle. i bought this to have a car to drive not to take to the dealer over and over. the engine seal was already replaced and the problems are worse or not better at all. seems to be known problems with 2010 so why is it that they are not getting fixed on our cars. i am happy to get my 27 thousand back and get a car that is not a clunker junk. thank you -- aubrey peterson | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/08/2011 | 35000 | ||
| 2010 chevy equinox keeps knocking, dealer replaced timing chain twice and the timing chain tentioner twice and still has the problem. it now shuts off while driving and shakes and mis-fires when cold in the morning. dealer cant seem to find anything wrong they said the 4-cyl engines are problematic and nothing can be done. i have called gm and they havent offered me anything. i have videos of the car having problems, they said thats not good enough. | |||
| 12/15/2011 | 31290 | ||
| While driving down i-95s, the 2010 equinox lost power and the stability control light along with the check engine light came on. the car was pulled to the side of the interstate and eventually was flat-beded to a local chevy dealer. once the car was looked at by the dealer they informed me that the timing chain failed and the whole motor would need replaced. | |||
| 11/26/2011 | 25000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that after parking on a steep incline with the gear in park and the engine running, the vehicle started to roll backward and ended in a neighbor's driveway. the vehicle was not damaged but as the contact attempted to enter the vehicle, she was dragged backward and sustained injury to the arms and legs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 25,000. kmj | |||
| 11/26/2011 | 25000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated after parking on a steep incline in the driveway the vehicle started to roll backwards. the vehicle rolled backwards and crash into the next door neighbors driveway. the vehicle was not damaged but the contact was trying to get into the vehicle it dragged her backwards. her arms and legs was injured. the vehicle door was closed the gear shift was in parked and the engine was still running. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 25,000. mw | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2010 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to engine stall *tgw | |||
| 07/14/2010 | 4500 | ||
| ***attention*** new info on hard shifitng .... like others with a 2010 nox i have serious shifting problems mostly between 3rd and 4th gear. it hesitates and jerks hard into gear. this happens about 3 to 4 times a week which means the dealer can never diagnose the issue. we even put a fault recorder on it set for transmission errors with no success. what happened yesterday is very relevant. the dealership called and said a new new service bulletin was just issued for the problem but had no fixes only to say that it was within normal range. according to the dealer it appears that the shiftng points vary according to driving habits and this changes with time as the computer learns your driven habits and adjusts. the dealer recommend that i come in every few weeks and they would reset the codes and this would help the issue but no fix since the computer would again adjust shift points. another option was to trade up to a 6 cyl model ( plus $10k) which does not exhibit the problem. this is also a safety issue if this occured while going into a wet corner and experience a hard shift causing tires to loose traction. the take away point from this comment is that gm finally recognizes a serious situation, unfortunately that have no fix other that buy a new 6 cyl model. closing comment: the 2010 model has close to a 100 service bulletins while the 2011 has only about 10. obviously the 2010 was an experiment (beta test) and we helped them fix problems by driving and commenting on issues. the 2011 was the result of most of the fixes. | |||
| 08/13/2011 | 46954 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact was driving 55 mph when a noise was a heard from the engine and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the interior engine walls were scarred. the manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 46,954 and the current mileage was 48,900. | |||
| 08/13/2011 | 46954 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact was driving 55 mph when a noise was a heard from the engine and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the interior engine walls were scarred. the manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 46,954 and the current mileage was 48,900. kmj | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 48656 | ||
| Has a tapping noise in the engine took it to dealer and they said that they can,t hear or fine the problem,i told the shopmanager that they will not find it will the window up,also started the suv up one morning and the fuel rang say 303 mile i drove 7 miles to work and saw that it said 294 so the suv than us 9 gallon of gas in seven miles.the merchanie said that that was normal that,s a lie.the dealer just don,t want to fix the problem,if it not any money in it for them than they don,t want to fix the problem. i don,t want to go out of town and the motor blow up or the defrost stop working and my family get hurt than it,s on.went to two dealer and they couldn,t hear the tapping and i am standing there and hear it.all this money that we paying for this suv they need to fix the problem or we will get action 9 news on it. | |||
| 09/04/2010 | 9000 | ||
| Our 2010 equinox 2lt 2.4l (4 cyl) that we bought in aug. 2009 started having stalling/rough idle problems after a year, we took it to the dealer 5 times. they kept saying that there is casting sand clogging the solnoids.they claimed to clean it out each time. they finally gave us a new engine but we don't feel safe driving it because we are starting to feel the same problems again. there is a bullitin for all this. we have contacted gm and they won't help us. i guess we will have to call a lemon lawyer. i have seen others with this problem. why won't gm do anything for us or reall it? | |||
| 08/15/2010 | 717 | ||
| On august 15, 2010 my new chevrolet equinox, with only 717 miles on it, stalled in the middle of the street. it was towed (mirak chevrolet) on sunday august 15th, and they didn | |||
| 03/05/2010 | 5000 | ||
| Bought a chevy 2010 equinox back in november of this yr., at 5,000 miles i noticed a secondary noise rattling/knocking type of sound coming from my engine (at aceleration). brought the vechicle to the dealership 3x no results. i brought my car to 2 differant independant mechanics both noticed and observed the noise and both seem to believe the noise is lack of fuel getting to the engine causing mini expolsions to the engine, therefor causing holes in the pistons which would cause further engine damage. i contacted gm and the dealership both ignore the problem and will not acknowledge at this time, later found out from the gm dealerships service station that according to gm tech assist that there are 20 other cases like mine that they were notified of and gm is not willing to do anything about, this to me is a major safety concern to myself and my family. now i have more miles and the noise is getting louder and more frequent. i donot feel safe driving my car knowing that my engine could be severely affected. i have brought my car back to dealership 3x to no prevail. please help | |||
| 02/24/2010 | |||
| 2010 equinox 4000 miles. when driving a loud squealing noise comes from engine. took it to dealer and they replaced the serp belt the first time. still squealing and took it back the next week where they state it was the pwer steering gear. replaced the power steering gear and car still makes the same noise. on my third attempt to replace a random engine part picked out by whatever mechaninc is free for the day. | |||
| 03/02/2010 | 1 | ||
| Bought a 2010 chevy equinox on oct. 31st..have had it 5 months and has 5,500 miles on the motor is making a severe or really loud ticking noise. took it to 2 chevy dealers and they tell me this is normal but when you start one up on the lot it makes no where near the noise mine does. they tell me it is normal for this kind of fuel injectors and refuse to fix it. was not loud at all when we purchased the vehicle now it just keeps getting louder. it really is a shame when we pull up next to an older car and it is quieter than our brand new one. *tr | |||
| 02/07/2010 | 1265 | 1 | |
| My brand new chevrolet equinox 2010, which has less than 2000 miles has been overheating already. i took it into the dealership and they have no idea what the problem is. the temperature gauge does not work at times. the error message that i am getting: ac off due to high engine temperature. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/05/2010 | 5000 | ||
| Bought a chevy 2010 equinox back in november of this yr., at 5,000 miles i noticed a secondary noise rattling/knocking type of sound coming from my engine (at aceleration). brought the vechicle to the dealership 3x no results. i brought my car to 2 differant independant mechanics both noticed and observed the noise and both seem to believe the noise is lack of fuel getting to the engine causing mini expolsions to the engine, therefor causing holes in the pistons which would cause further engine damage. i contacted gm and the dealership both ignore the problem and will not acknowledge at this time, later found out from the gm dealerships service station that according to gm tech assist that there are 20 other cases like mine that they were notified of and gm is not willing to do anything about, this to me is a major safety concern to myself and my family. now i have more miles and the noise is getting louder and more frequent. i donot feel safe driving my car knowing that my engine could be severely affected. i have brought my car back to dealership 3x to no prevail. please help | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 35800 | ||
| Purchased 2010 equinox ls on 8/14/09. the vehicle has incurred numerous visits to the dealership to correct a major water leakage problem,defective module which controlled dashboard functions including heat and defrost and a severe oil consumption condition which remains unresolved.complaints of engine knocking were reported to 2 dealerships with no resolve.approximately 6 weeks ago the vehicle experienced the same knocking and check engine light.the dealer replaced the timing chain,thermostat along with various seals and valves.this past monday the vehicle experienced the same tapping noise and shuttering,after was determined the vehicle had no oil the vehicle was towed to the dealer were they discovered the car had consumed over six quarts of oil with no visible signs of oil leakage anywhere.the were advised by gm to do an oil consumption test over 5000 miles with a bi-weekly inspection by the dealer.a research of internet forums revealed this situation to be a common complaint with various concessions made to other owners.this is a dangerous defect that can leave a driver stranded in the heat of summer or dead of winter with life threatening possibilites.this matter deserves you immediate attention. | |||
| 04/14/2010 | 400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving about 5 mph there was a knocking noise coming from the engine which was call spark knock engine noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there are no fixes for this failure, but he should use a higher octane fuel to quiet the noise down. the manufacturer was notified who informed him there are no repairs for this failure and to continue what the dealer stated. the failure mileage was 400 and the current mileage was 12,500....mw | |||
| 05/24/2010 | |||
| I have a 2010 chevy equinox and it is makeing a knocking noise everytime i give it gas this is a brand new truck i shouldnt be haveing this problem i have taken it back and forth to the service and they keep telling me that nothing is wrong with it thats its normal well i dont think so i think that this truck is a lemon and if something isnt done with my truck i will call the channel 7 on yourside and then i will sue the gm people for not doing anything about this problem i am very upset over this,and i m sure that other people are haveing the same problem as me , | |||
| 03/05/2010 | 5000 | ||
| Bought a chevy 2010 equinox back in november of this yr., at 5,000 miles i noticed a secondary noise rattling/knocking type of sound coming from my engine (at aceleration). brought the vechicle to the dealership 3x no results. i brought my car to 2 differant independant mechanics both noticed and observed the noise and both seem to believe the noise is lack of fuel getting to the engine causing mini expolsions to the engine, therefor causing holes in the pistons which would cause further engine damage. i contacted gm and the dealership both ignore the problem and will not acknowledge at this time, later found out from the gm dealerships service station that according to gm tech assist that there are 20 other cases like mine that they were notified of and gm is not willing to do anything about, this to me is a major safety concern to myself and my family. now i have more miles and the noise is getting louder and more frequent. i donot feel safe driving my car knowing that my engine could be severely affected. i have brought my car back to dealership 3x to no prevail. please help | |||
| 11/02/2009 | 2158 | ||
| Rough idle during cold start of my 2010 chevy equinox 2.4l 4 cylinder engine engine idles rough and misses until it warms up when it gets below 40 degrees took car to dealer at 2,000 miles in november, they said everything was fine and to specifications. said they would keep a eye out for service bullitins on cold starting, never heard from them. car continue to run rough on cold start. found on my own a gm service bulletin in dec. #p00010 on cold start require calibration of engine. called dealer told them where to find service bulletin they found it and then took the car in . same problem still exists even after two service vists. the dealer says they will keep their eye out for another serviec bulletin on the cold weather starting as everything is up to specifications on the car. the car still runs rough and misses until it warms up | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/05/2010 | 5000 | ||
| Bought a chevy 2010 equinox back in november of this yr., at 5,000 miles i noticed a secondary noise rattling/knocking type of sound coming from my engine (at aceleration). brought the vechicle to the dealership 3x no results. i brought my car to 2 differant independant mechanics both noticed and observed the noise and both seem to believe the noise is lack of fuel getting to the engine causing mini expolsions to the engine, therefor causing holes in the pistons which would cause further engine damage. i contacted gm and the dealership both ignore the problem and will not acknowledge at this time, later found out from the gm dealerships service station that according to gm tech assist that there are 20 other cases like mine that they were notified of and gm is not willing to do anything about, this to me is a major safety concern to myself and my family. now i have more miles and the noise is getting louder and more frequent. i donot feel safe driving my car knowing that my engine could be severely affected. i have brought my car back to dealership 3x to no prevail. please help | |||