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.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 5 mph pulling into a service station, the vehicle started to jerk violently. The contact shifted the gear into park. When she attempted to shift the gear into reverse, the gear shifter failed to go into reverse. The engine warning indicator illuminated with failure code: p0776. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (fisher transmission) where it…
ODI 11011288
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving at a low speed in rush hour traffic, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. After approximately two seconds, the transmission engaged and the vehicle slammed into gear. The contact was able to get the vehicle off of the roadway safely. The contact stated that vehicle was cycled off and back on and it operated normally…
ODI 11000229
Power Train
Driving on highway snap ring in transmission broke and jammed in gears causing car to suddenly stop and near accident,,,,known problem in this 6 speed auto.
ODI 10993161
Power Train
I started to drive to a meeting during evening rush hour and the car would not accelerate when i stepped on the gas pedal. Heard the engine rev, but the car would not move. I was able to drive it to the dealer in manual mode at a slow speed. The dealer said they would have to replace the transmission control module, which is inside the transmission, to find out if there is mechanical failure. After replacing the…
ODI 10984289
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car vibrates vigorously at speeds between 10-25 mph. Hard to control in city driving
ODI 11012442
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While idling at a red light, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the rpms increased to 5,000. The vehicle barely moved and would not engage in gear. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact moved the vehicle to the side of the road, engaged in neutral, waited approximately five minutes, and then engaged in drive. The vehicle returned to…
ODI 10980475
Power Train
Just driving home from huntsville, al airport took off from stop sign on a main artery street in the city and my rpm gauge just climbed like crazy and i was not moving very fast so i pulled off main road. I came to a complete stop and tried taking off again it seemed like it was going to be o.k. So i pulled backed onto road when traffic cleared and tried to accelerate and the same thing happened again so know at…
ODI 10983232
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on city streets, my gas pedal became unresponsive. The car began to slow down. Unable to keep my speed, i was unable to make a stoplight and had to stop. While my foot was on the brakes, the rpm for my vehicle were steadily at 6-7000. As the light turned green, i put my foot on the gas pedal, received a jolt as if the car was accelerating, but was slowly making my way up to 20 mph. As the time took…
ODI 10979593
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 35 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle started to decelerate with the engine rpms at 6,000 when the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle failed to reverse and the "d" on the instrument panel was blinking. The vehicle was taken to a…
ODI 10969705
Power Train
I own a 2010 chevy equinox. I was having some issues with my stabilitrak, abs breaks and my all wheel drive. I took it to the dealership and they hooked it up to the computer. They told me i needed a new right front hub and my catalytic converter replaced. So i made an appointment to have the catalytic converter taken care of as it is a problem chevy pays for. The next day i was driving to work and i noticed my car…
ODI 10968857
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle jerked and a warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle later shut down in the middle of the road and was towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed and replaced the transmission. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated…
ODI 10969390
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Multiple trips to the dealer. Solenoid problem, air bag, engine light on, broken chain, fuel pump injector, leaking sun roof, as of 3/6/2017 i need a transmission. My car was purchased in 2010, i only have 31,000 miles on it. Iv'e visited the dealer jan, feb, and march of 2017. I feel i should be compensated with a new car!!!! Jan, f car
ODI 10959504
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
ODI 10957839
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 10 mph, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the reverse snap ring failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,889.
ODI 10957302
Power Train
I bought a 2010 equinox new, at 49,000 miles the transfer case went out of it and now 6 months later at 55,000 miles the transmission went out it was the 3-5 revervse wave plate we were told that shattered. And since it was out of warranty of course gm would not honor to get this plate fixed even though it only had 55,000 miles on it. We were told these plates when they were harden they were harden to hard and so…
ODI 10950054
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the transmission failed while driving 25 mph. The vehicle was unable to accelerate. The dealer could not diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
ODI 10944124
Engine · Power Train
I experienced sudden deceleration while driving on the interstate in winter conditions. Many near accidents occurred while i struggled to maintain control and exit the interstate as soon as possible. Loud knocking from the engine and a strong gas smell immediately followed. The engine stalled several times when i came to a complete stop, such as intersections as i went straight to a nearby chevrolet dealer. I was…
ODI 10940242
Body · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be in motion without the key in the ignition. Also, when the gear was shifted into park, it was not fully in gear so the contact constantly had to check. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 16v502000 (electrical system, power train). In addition, water entered various areas of the vehicle and the electronic…
ODI 10939970
Power Train
We were just getting to the end of highway entry ramp and we could not gain speed and the engine revved up very high beofre it started slowing down. Put the car in manual mode but could not shift into 3rd gear. We were forced into entering the highway at roughly 30mph.
ODI 10938375
Power Train
While driving on city streets the car would not accelerate even though the rpms where climbing. It finally coasted the remaining 2 blocks home where all gears except 2nd were completely gone. The vehicle will have to be towed to the dealership for a $4500.00 bill to replace the transmission. This vehicle has already had the motor, fuel injection system, and timing chain replaced due to the excessive oil consumption…
ODI 10935077
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the transmission stalled at 40 mph while driving on the highway. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where they diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 03/17/17*lj *cn
ODI 10946194
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Steering
Brought my suv in delership for recalls from 12/5/2016. It's been in for mutiplable recalls plus oil consumption recall now received my car back had it for 2 days now service department telling me my transmission wave plate needs to be replaced. Service department had returned my car saying everything was fine to drive let me leave in it knowing they knew this would happen. Very upset plus am out around $800 dollars…
ODI 11002953
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 60 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the contact heard an abnormally loud sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fluid in the transmission had burned out and metal shards were discovered in the transmission, which needed to be…
ODI 10930202
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle downshifted without warning. In addition, the vehicle would not shift into reverse when prompted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10956067
Engine · Power Train
My vehicle starts own its own and know i have the engine light on and the air conditioning turns on own its own!!!! Please help.
ODI 10946536