2010 Chevrolet Equinox Visibility Problems
- 10
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Visibility · Visibility/Wiper
Defrost not working and instrument panel fades or completely goes out... I went to my local heritage chevrolet dealer in chester va. 23831.. I was told there was not a recall on my vehicle... But they would hook it up and do a test to determine the problem... At the cost of $170.00.. I told them my vehicle was on the recall for the visibility #09v489000 software instrument panel/ fmvss 103 & 101.. I told them forget…
ODI 10631690
Seats · Visibility · Windshield Wiper/Washer
While driving in a storm, the windshield wipers stopped working. I had to pull over and wait out the storm, too dangerous to drive. I took the car to a chevy dealership and they said that they needed to replace the motor for the windshield wipers. It was not under warranty and cost me $400. *tr the consumer found recall 14v447000 (seats) because the seat had dropped to the floor, the dealer stated it was not for the…
ODI 10616433
Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the instrument panel, defroster and heat malfunctioned intermittently on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who checked the fuse and diagnosed that the radio needed to be replaced. The technician was unable to determine if there was any potential electrical issues within the vehicle. The contact was not included in…
ODI 10594190
Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the defroster would not clear the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility). The…
ODI 10560346
Visibility
Wipers stopped working suddenly while traveling on freeway in heavy rain. Managed to move to right hand lane and exit freeway at the next exit but visibility was nearly zero. I took my car in for service and the dealer replaced the wiper transmission. On review of the failed part i could see that one of the plastic inserts on the ball joints had failed/deformed allowing the linkage to separate. Dealer suggested that…
ODI 10426863
Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed that the defroster was not clearing the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility:defroster/defogger system) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin…
ODI 10437668
Visibility
I bought a 2010 chevrolet equinox in july of 2010. It had 5,500 miles on it when i started seeing patches of thousands of tiny cracks on the windshield. You could only see them when the car was facing the sun. I washed the car all summer myself, and i was very careful. I took it to the dealer, and he pointed out that it covered the windshield and all the side and back windows. It looks like someone sanded all the…
ODI 10370875
Visibility
Just one day there wasn't heat on my 2006 chevy equinox with 50,900 miles. Without heat frost could form on the windshield and block visibility. A quick check on the net indicated a common problem (latent defect?) that the stub to the actuator on the temperature blend door breaks off. I took it to a chevy dealer and it took them 8.5 hours to replace the temperature blend door. *tr
ODI 10368611
Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated when the sun was shining on the chrome latch of the storage compartment over the dashboard, the glare from the sun would obstruct the contact's view of the roadway. The dealer advised the vehicle was designed in that manner and there was no repair available for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 2,472. Updated 09/09/10. *lj updated…
ODI 10342973
Visibility
Tl*the contact own a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the chrome on the dashboard impaired his vision due to glare on the chrome knob which could potentially cause a crash. The dealer stated their was no alternative part to replace the knob; therefore, there was nothing they could do. The contact stated that the manufacturer should recall the design of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 18,338.
ODI 10357186
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
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