2007 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical System Problems
- 80
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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 80 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 11 records
- needed replaced · 10 records
- stuck ignition · 9 records
- steering wheel · 8 records
- ignition switch · 8 records
- repaired failure · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System
I don't know if it's a takata inflator, but there was a recall for the 2007 chevy equinox, but, for some reason the recall did not have my wife's car's vin # regarding this recall. So, her car did not receive a recall notice! What i'm upset about is, that she has low mileage on her car, and had the same problem, just recently, and it's the same model and year, regarding the recall, that did not involve her car! I…
ODI 11183187
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move forward when in drive, failed to retain brake fluid, and suddenly decelerated. In addition, the brakes seized several times intermittently. The contact stated that the stability traction control and brake lights illuminated randomly when the failures occurred. The dealer (john thornton chevrolet, [redacted], lithia…
ODI 11101723
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. When the driver and passenger seats were occupied, the air bag sensor (electronic module) failed to illuminate and indicate that the seats were occupied. It was diagnosed that the air bag sensor failed, but a remedy was not provided. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v344000 (air bags). The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not…
ODI 10993793
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact pulled over, restarted the vehicle, and the stabilitrak warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10948998
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Takata recall fuel gage going crazy 10- 16 -2016 steering locked up hard to steer 10-2014 i was driveing anti skid work and does not work. 10-2009 until now while driveing
ODI 10915110
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
When i have a passenger in the seat the airbag never comes on and the airbag light stays on and tells me it needs service. Also all my gauges are all out of wack not sure if it is a recall or not once i hit 100,000 miles all these things came about. Also there was a recall on the fuel system and at the time i did not have a problem as of yet, on 9/29/15 i then smelled the gas and called mk smith chevrolet to see if…
ODI 10897193
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
Takata recall" for a 2007 chevy equinox igniition switch my key gets stuck in the ignition i have broken my key trying to get my key out the ignition had it replace by a locksmith who jacked my key up the key has no smooth touch it's very had when it go into the ignition it's very hard to turn, this is a emergency someone please recall this part of thees,cars it's very dangerous i have kids i see where other cars…
ODI 10971684
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag sensor failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10908649
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle's speedometer failed. The contact took the vehicle to two certified mechanics who stated that the speedometer motor needed to be replaced; however, the exact failure was not able to be properly identified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the…
ODI 10910153
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
I got this car from frederi k auto center in march. Ever since then i had problems. I told them i let them. Knkw about them and they always said nothing was wrong with it. The one time they were supoose to fix something they had the car for two days and rhey put tape all over the hoses ro stop the leaks. They also failed the md inspection considering my wires are melted together and my ignition doesnt work right…
ODI 10871137
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the shifter switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,227.
ODI 10851119
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and lost power. The stability control and the traction control warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be found. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist who stated that the…
ODI 10850844
Electrical System
The speedometer on my 2007 chevy equinox started going crazy. I'm driving down the road at 30 mph but the speedometer says i'm doing 60 mph. When i'm on the highway doing 55 mph, it bounces between 90 to 120 mph. I've even been parked in the driveway doing 120 mph. Something is seriously wrong. I've found out about numerous other complaints with other chevy's doing the same thing but chevy doesn't want to include…
ODI 10891819
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the key would not eject from the ignition when turning off the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000. Updated 4/21/15*cn the consumer stated she was unable to shift the gear out of park and the key would not come out of the ignition. Updated 04/28/15
ODI 10695109
Electrical System
I notice while my wife was driving no side breaklights but center light came on. I have changed the bulbs and checked fuses and still no brake lights. *tr
ODI 10694606
Electrical System · Power Train
Less than 4,000 miles driven after i purchased this vehicle the transmission needed to be replaced as it would not shift out of 2nd gear. The heater core also exploded on the way to the dealership to assess the transmission issues. Around 20-25,000 miles after purchase the engine coolant temp gauge stopped reporting temperatures correctly and would redline even if the car was off for over 2 days it would start up…
ODI 11015559
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. After turning the vehicle off, the ignition key remained stuck in the ignition switch. In addition, the hazard lights failed to operate. The bulbs for the hazard lights were replaced, but the failure recurred one week later. While operating the vehicle, the engine overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle…
ODI 10909898
Electrical System · Steering
My key keeps getting stuck in the ignition. I literally have to turn my car on and off, move the shifter in and out of park, shake the shifter, take my foot off of the brakes, at least 10-15 times before the ignition will release the key. I tried to make an appt with a chevy dealership when this problem went public and they cancelled me because my vehicle was not part of the recall. I talked to a representative…
ODI 10682884
Electrical System
The ignition switch key is very difficult to remove and sometimes it takes up to 10 min. To remove the key after turning the ignition switch assembly back and forth. A death or serious injury could occur due to the extreme difficulty in removing the key from the ignition switch. *tr
ODI 10638850
Electrical System · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while parked, the ignition switch failed and an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,789. Updated 10/30/14*cn updated 7/9/2015…
ODI 10618728
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
On two occasions the power steering has gone out while i started my car. Each time this occurred i was unable to steer the vehicle. It was very dangerous to drive as it was very difficult to make right and left hand turns.
ODI 10597750
Electrical System · Steering
When i put my vehicle in park and try to turn off my car, the key gets stuck in the ignition more often than not. I then have to turn it on, back up, pull forward, and turn it off again to see if it will let me take the key out. Sometimes i have to do this 5-6 times! *tr
ODI 10607919
Electrical System · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
When turning off the vehicle the key will not release from the ignition and can not be removed. After about 30 seconds you can hear a click and then the key will release and can be removed, but until you hear the click it can not be removed from the ignition. *tr
ODI 10595729
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
The vehicle has stable track link error and will not go away! Parts have been replaced, both aftermarket and swapped for genuine gm and still the service engine soon light is on. The fuel gauge doesn't work properly and will just at random show over the full mark or under the empty mark when i have purchased fuel on the same day. The throttle body had to be replaced at 45,000 miles when the vehicle suddenly lost…
ODI 11140537
Electrical System
I purchased a 2007 chevy equinox at a chevy dealership in 2014. A couple of weeks after purchase i started having trouble with the key in the ignition. It would sometimes get so i could not pull it out of the ignition after putting the vehicle in park. I have waited for a year, because i believed the problem would get better. The problem has continued, and is slowly getting worse. I have even tried different sets of…
ODI 10714264
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
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