2010 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical System Problems
- 60
- 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 60 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- instrument panel · 12 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- notified failure · 8 records
- repaired notified · 7 records
- several times · 7 records
- failure failure · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,800.
ODI 10761223
Electrical System
Audible tone volume for seat belt unbuckled, door ajar, key left in ignition, turn indicator, etc intermittently reduces to a level that may be barely be heard. Next time it may or may not be restored restored to normal. Problem is random, sometimes lasting for entire trip but is normal on next trip. I have seen this problem listed on various internet automobile problem sites but not on your site.
ODI 10749311
Electrical System
Car radio display does not turn on when starting car. It will automatically start playing sometimes 10 mins after driving or not at all. Ac went out on car at 89000 miles. Pretty lousy considering it is only 4 years old. Also makes a loud noise and sounds like it is not shifting. Sound never goes away. *tr
ODI 10712687
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the system overheat light illuminated on the instrument panel, which indicated that the vehicle overheated. The thermostat indicator indicated that the coolant system was operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer replaced the water pump, thermostat, timing chain, fuel…
ODI 10811379
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving at various speeds, the radio lights flickered intermittently. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility); however, the dealer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000.
ODI 10703553
Electrical System · Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Car battery constant drains, car wont start upon hot/cold weather...bcm might be the cause-body control module computer, car cuts off while driving, has stalled, nocking sound when ac/heater is on ,burning smell.battery replaced and not the problem, alt also checked and is working good. Have to constantly charge the battery to charge the computer to get the car to start. *tr
ODI 10650582
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
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10626153
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be started without the key in the ignition. The instrument panel indicated that the transport mode and battery were not charging. The contact had to turn the key in a clockwise motion to dim the transport mode warning indicator. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The vehicle…
ODI 10605213
Electrical System
2010 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to faulty ignition shutting off vehicle several times while driving. *smd the consumer took the vehicle in for service several times, but no diagnosis was given. *jb
ODI 10596142
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Was driving vehicle when all of a sudden entire dash lit up and car stalled. Messages included service stabilitrak, service abs, engine light, and service traction control. I lost power, power brakes, and power steering and coasted vehicle to a stop. It took a couple of tries but finally got the car to turn over, engine light remained on but drove to dealer. Vehicle did not drive correctly when accelerated, it was…
ODI 10577716
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that on several occasions the vehicle would vibrate violently, while the lights and instrument panel would flicker. The vehicle was…
ODI 10780495
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
While driving the vehicle the wipers stopped functioning making it dangerous to drive. The center console display, radio and heater controls, went off and stopped functioning. This has happened several times and is a dangerous situation. I have had it looked at by the dealer and they tell me nothing is wrong. They also tell me there is no recall on any equinox for these issues even after i recommended them to look…
ODI 10563318
Air Bags · Electrical System
Service air bag warning light on 2010 chevrolet equinox. So, why isn't this vehicle included in the recent recall? *tr
ODI 10574329
Body · Electrical System · Engine
Car made noise and engine started to stop. Pulled off to side of freeway, turned off key and car burst into flames. Car is a total loss, due to the fire damage. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10552244
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering locked up/stopped working when trying to back up. Wouldn't work when put back in forward gear. Happened intermittently and when taken to dealer, they couldn't replicate. Next couple of months did this intermittently. Recently, it did this regularly for a day when driving...very dangerous as it would happen often when executing a turn so car could lurch into an adjacent lane and potentially end up in…
ODI 10576350
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I put key into ignition and turned toward the start position and key went about halfway and stopped and all lights and dashboard went black,all electrical power went off. The car would not give me the key back. It was stuck in the ignition for about 1 1/2 hours until ers arrived. I tried pressing the brake and turning the steering wheel but it would still not give me the key. Meanwhile, the dash board starting…
ODI 10546724
Electrical System
Put key into key switch and turn toward start position and key went about halfway and stopped and all lights and dashboard went black,all electrical power went off. Finially after moving steering wheel and moving key back and forth was able to pull key out of ignition switch.then when i put key back into ignition switch and tried to start car all i heard was a click,click so battery was dead,called ers and they came…
ODI 10545534
Electrical System
I have owned this auto, which i purchased from a chev. Dealer in atmore, al dec 2011; first sign of trouble was notice to replace electronic board, and battery which was run down & alleged due to fail., replaced under bank service warranty, plus $110. From that point onthe car would start unattended, and parked, locked with alarm on. Attempts to correct meant fighting to get lock to stay open with key, and inserting…
ODI 10575214
Air Bags · Electrical System · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Been having off and on problems with driver side air bag coming on and off. It will appear for maybe a week then go off totally for months. I took it in to the dealer where i bought and they ran a test and said it would be over 400.00 to fix. Not sure what to do as this is just once in awhile service airbag! Has there been any other problems with this make and model.? Not sure what to do. Hate spending all this…
ODI 10663326
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Hello on a few different occasions my center console as stopped functioning making it impossible to turn on/off defroster, heat, etc. I have called chevrolet about this problem but they told me it is not included in recall 09v489000. Can someone please explain why my vehicle does not qualify for this recall when i am experiencing the same problems? Thank you *tr
ODI 10484929
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Steering
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…
ODI 10484872
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
I have had many problems with this vehicle regarding electrical, audio, airbag lights coming on and now engine oil. The engine oil was just detected at 80,000 miles however i have complained that my car does not run right since the beginning. They claim that the engine is burning off the oil however i am very good at getting my oil changes around 3000 miles and where is the oil going? Its not in my garage or on the…
ODI 10669281
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Windshield
S10 appropriate handling - letter to the secretary from re expressing concerns regarding her 2010 chevrolet equinox. *kb the consumer stated condensation formed on the inside of the windshield. She also stated the vehicle had electrical problems right from the beginning, where the lighting on the instrument panel would dim and then come back on.*jb the consumer stated when she turned the a/c on, a strong odor was…
ODI 10459426
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, a transport mode warning illuminated on the instrument panel and all of the gauges stopped illuminating as a result. An authorized dealer advised the contact to turn on the ignition and hold the key in that position for approximately ten seconds to try and attempt to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 10442585