Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 113
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 8
- Years with records
- 2005–2013
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 113 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- fuel pump · 44 records
- fuel tank · 21 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- started smelling · 10 records
- fuel system · 9 records
- strong smell · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 34 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact noticed a very strong fuel odor inside the vehicle cabin. The contact stated that for the past two years, the same failure occurred, especially in cold weather. The vehicle was never diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10924314
Air Conditioner · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
2010 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to fuel control system recall notice and several vehicle issues. *smd the consumer stated a warning light illuminated. The dealer reprogrammed a module. The second time the consumer returned to the dealer, the timing chain was replaced. Also, the engine was noisy. In september 2014, the consumer received a letter about excessive oil consumption. In november 2014,…
ODI 10721941
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
2010 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to faulty fuel pump recall problems. *smd the consumer stated the fuel pump failed and had to be replaced. A recall included about 41,000 vehicle, but it did not include his vehicle. The vehicle began to sputter and consume large amounts of gas. *jb
ODI 10626709
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was a crack on the fuel pump module, which caused a fuel leak. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline).the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.
ODI 10618710
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. After the contact shut off the vehicle, fuel fumes were present in and around the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 9/2914*cn the vehicle was fixed. Updated 10/02/14
ODI 10629180
Fuel System, Gasoline
Very strong smell of gas in my garage. Moved my vehicle outside and let the garage air. Pulled my car back into the garage after a period of time closed the garage door and the smell of gas was apparently coming from the right side where the gas cap is located. Took car to chevrolet dealer was told my gas tank was cracked cost would be $1500.00 got a second opinion was told the return line of the fuel pump was…
ODI 10593528
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have noticed a strong gas smell after driving my car. I am now scared to drive it & don't have the money for an expensive repair. *tr
ODI 10593891
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
In the morning of may 1, 2014, i went to the parking lot to get the equinox to buy some groceries. When i was opening the door, i smelled gasoline. So i looked under the equinox and saw a big wet spot under the fuel tank. I immediately brought the equinox to an auto repair shop. It was found out that the fuel pump was leaking. So i bought a new fuel pump and the repair was finished on may 3, 2014. I would like to…
ODI 10627625