2010 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- timing chain · 6 records
- fuel pump · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
When gas is added to vehicle gas tank. The engine is hard to start. Appears as if engine is flooded. Will eventually start after several attempts. *tr
ODI 10626846
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Why don't you let a person tell the complete story? My entry about chevy equinox could cause fatalities and you cut me off after i spend time to type it all out. I am saving it to a word file if anyone there is interested, contact me at[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10568712
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While turning left on a major intersection the check engine light and stabilitac light with a warning of reduced engine power came on. The car could only go 5 mph which was caused me to slowly go through the intersection. Two on coming cars had to slam on their breaks to avoid me. The dealer found a defective throttle body. They said the car is program to go into reduced engine power mode when the computer detects…
ODI 10607185
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the engine and the stability lights illuminated followed by a dinging noise. The vehicle slowed to 20 mph and then stalled. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder and was restarted after fifteen minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on more than one occasion who stated that the fuel pump and throttle needed to be…
ODI 10496859
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Brought vehicle into first dealer for loud engine noise at low speed (1 to 10 mph)06/17/2011. Dealer said it was the fuel injectors and said they will install an insulator to quiet the noise. Installed insulator problem not resolved 7/1/2011. Brought it to another dealer for the same noise. Dealer found noise from timing chain7/26/2012. They replaced timing chain and tensioner8/31/2011. Problem seemed to be…
ODI 10455125
Emission Control · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
2010 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to timing chain recall did not fix the problem. *smd the consumer stated the timing chain was installed on april 24, 2013. Five months later, the vehicle was running rough, stalling and shaking and rattling while it was in idle. He received a recall notice for the timing chain. The service department informed him, the recall was serviced during the april 24, 2013…
ODI 10557765
Fuel System, Gasoline
Engine service light came on. Stopped to check the system and the car would not start. Towed it to nearby gm dealer. Diagnosed as a fuel pressure module failure. Dealer ordered the part and will install it. *tr
ODI 10340959
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
At 13,000 miles the fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel level sensor replaced. At 56,000 miles the water pump and balance shaft chains were replaced after the car broke down on the side of a major highway. At 64,000 miles the camshaft position acutator and solenoid valves were replaced after another highway breakdown. At 69,000 miles the engine was replaced for a breakdown once again. At 81,000 miles the fuel pump and…
ODI 10606778
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
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…
ODI 10323815
Frame And Members · Fuel System, Gasoline
Hard to put gas on this vehicles and tend to eject gas pump trigger when putting gas. Roof woobly not strongly constructed. *tr
ODI 10313857
Fuel System, Gasoline
We purchased a 2010 chevy equinox aug. 20, 2009 and failed to check where the fuel fill door was located. It is on the righthand side of the vehicle which is the wrong side. It creates a safety hazard when getting fuel. ( getting out into station traffic, walking between cars and being a longer distance from the drivers door when most people leave their keys in the car when fueling. The vehicles darts quickly when…
1 injury
ODI 10287306