2010 Chevrolet Equinox Power Train Problems
- 154
- 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 154 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 19 records
- where diagnosed · 19 records
- check engine · 16 records
- wave plate · 16 records
- transmission failed · 16 records
- needed replaced · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 62 |
| 100–150k mi | 34 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
I replaced the timing chain in june at my mechanic...i did not go to a dealer because i could not afford the $2000 they were asking to fix it. It is now the beginning of september and i am replacing the timing chain again. Why am i reading this website and seeing thousands of complaints regarding the equinox timing chain and nothing has been done by gm. They should receive consequences for a faulty product. I called…
ODI 11129129
Power Train
Was driving down a highway and had to pull over for a police officer to pass by, went to accelerate and was stuck in 2nd gear. Later found that only 1st and 2nd gear worked and had no reverse. Was told that i would need a complete rebuild of the transmission.
ODI 11278576
Engine · Power Train
1. Transmission went out. 2. Engine consumes all oil within 3,000 miles.
ODI 11115321
Power Train
Drivtng 45 mile hr shouder made noise stopped at traffic would not move called aaa cars were driving around me ramp truck towed car to best transmission shop call gm said no warranty only has 75,000 miles
ODI 11119608
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the engine would rev. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. New holland auto group (508 w main st, new holland, pa 17557, [redacted]) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 11111651
Power Train
Driving down road to set of lights stopped at red green light to proceed did not move, cars behind me almost crashed into me in drive moved slowly to curb side it just wont move city st on highway 55 miles hr prior heard a clunk transmission case 8-4377215669
ODI 11109742
Engine · Power Train
While driving, the car would not accelerate, pulled onto a street and put the car into park. Attempted again and the car slowly drove. Another incident, my son was driving and he said it just "wouldn't drive", luckily he was near a relatives house and pulled into the drive. He attempted to move the car and put it into reverse and it would not go into reverse. The car is now at a chevy dealer. Now this may not be…
ODI 11103426
Power Train
My transmission started shifting hard last week & i took it into the dealership to be told my transmission is going out. The dealership informed me i can drive it until that happens but i may loose power & the vehicle may stall or completely die while i'm driving. I was told if that happens to re-start the vehicle and i should be able to take off again. This is scary to say the least & i've found several hundred…
ODI 11096892
Power Train
Transmission needs to be replaced at 109,000 miles. No warning, and car has been well maintained.
ODI 11092609
Power Train
The automatic transmission completely stopped working while the vehicle was in motion. A texas certified repair shop diagnosed the issue and concluded that the automatic transmission needed to be entirely replaced at a cost of $3,000.
ODI 11081131
Power Train
My car stopped in the middle of the highway and i had to sit there for a a little while before it started back. The car started back. I drove the car a little over a 1/.2 of mile and it stopped again. I stopped and and sat and cranked it back up. I made it to the repair shop to be told my transmission had failed. The car only has 116,000 miles on it. I have had to replace 2 air compressors on the car. The car has…
ODI 11079909
Engine · Power Train
Oil consumption. I have to put oil in it every two week because oil is empty. It does not leak and the vehicle is part of a class action lawsuit 4 oil consumption issues. I called chevrolet they only want to cover half the parts to repair which will cost me an additional $3,000. I have already replaced the timing chain at $1,800 and the transmission at another $3,700.
ODI 11254367
Power Train
When i was driving on a city street headed to the highway lost gears with no warning my car would not go into any gears.
ODI 11073740
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. Wally edgar chevrolet (3805 s lapeer rd, orion charter township, mi 48360, [redacted]) was notified and stated that the vehicle would be covered under a power train warranty. The contact purchased an electrical box from the dealer to repair the engine failure; however, the box did not assist with the…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 11255932
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Engine loses power abruptly, power train light and check engine light on
ODI 11063022
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 55 mph, the speed suddenly began to decrease. The vehicle eventually would not operate in the drive position although the engine was still operating. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (genesis chevrolet, [redacted], east, mi) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 11062226
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a transmission wave plate failure and the transmission needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and had the vehicle towed to terryville…
ODI 11041457
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated without warning. The vehicle was towed to bomnin chevrolet (11701 sw 152nd st, miami, fl 33177) where it was diagnosed that the housing needed to be replaced and the transmission was overhauled. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vin was unknown. The…
ODI 11058296
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not performing properly and felt sluggish. An independent mechanic replaced the transmission and the timing chain. Trapp chevrolet in houma, louisiana was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was also made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11076930
Power Train
Beginning around 30,000 miles i began experiencing a clunking sound and jerking when the transmission would shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. I took it into the dealership multiple times and was told they could not duplicate the problem. I was told that it was because i was always driving in eco mode. Even out of eco mode i still experienced the clunk/jerk. Once the warranty ran out i was unable to take it in and pay the…
ODI 11030492
Power Train
I have a 2010 chevrolet equinox and on july 21st, 2017 it would not go into reverse. After doing some research online i've seen that many others have had the same problem that i have been experiencing. No 3rd gear/no reverse. It says it has a wave plate that often breaks and shoots shattered pieces into the transmission, all without any warning or suspicion that anything could be wrong. I called the finance company…
ODI 11031545
Power Train
The transmission slips out of gear if the car does not reach 35 mph within the first two stops the car makes. When initially putting the car in drive, the car rocks back and forth while shifting into gear.
ODI 11013437
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced hesitation and jerking. The contact also stated that the vehicle experienced a lack of engine power. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to a transmission specialist where it was diagnosed that the transmission had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The dealer or manufacturer was not…
ODI 11006531
Power Train
We have a 2010 chevrolet equinox with 66000 original miles on it and the transmission has failed. We were coming home from a short road trip and the car started to act up. We couldn't go over 25 miles an hour as we only had 2nd gear. We had no reverse or other gears. We prayed to could limp it home and call the tow truck to come and get it. We had to have it towed to the dealer and had to replace the transmission…
ODI 11010282
Engine · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Let me start off by saying that i am one of many having the same trouble with my 2010 chevy equinox. On jan. 21, 2015 i was hit by a young driver totaling my 2002 s10 crew cab. I feel this truck saved my life. In need of a safe vehicle i found myself at bowman chevrolet purchasing a certified 2010 chevy equinox with less than 41000 miles. At that time i received 24 months of oil changes/routine maintenance plus road…
ODI 11012575