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
Transmission went out after 46,000 miles. Gears slipping. Would not go into reverse. Defective 3-5-r wave plate possibly. Driving home from work.
ODI 10927882
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle failed to shift into third gear properly. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the 3-5 reverse clutch plate failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,431.
ODI 10929582
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle's speed began to decrease while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
ODI 10919390
Power Train
Was driving home from the grocery store around 35 mph and the transmission slipped, coasted a couple hundred feet, downshifted really hard and started marking noise. It then came to a stop and lost 1st gear. The car did not want to move in reverse. We were luckily able to get the car off the road before it completely locked up. After that, it wouldn't even go into neutral. The transmission locked up. The dealer…
ODI 10918634
Power Train
Bought the car used and only put about 20k miles on it and transmission went out.
ODI 10916372
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Wasn't informed about the excessive oil consumption. Letter never made it to my house. Excessive oil consumption has caused the catalytic converter to fail prematurely . Chevy issued a special warranty but it disqualifies you if you have more 120k miles. Chevy has known about this issues since 2011 but intentionally waited to issue special bulletin because they wanted to disqualify as many people as possible.. The…
ODI 10915328
Power Train
The check engine light came on while driving with code p0017 crankshaft position - camshaft position correlation (bank 1 sensor b). The next day while driving two more codes came on including p0700 and p182e (i have on obd reader). At that moment the engine continued to run but the transmission appeared to go into a neutral condition. This occured while driving @ 30 mph. I was able to coast to the side of the…
ODI 10907421
Power Train
I have 72615 miles on my car. I just had to have the transmission replaced. The transmission mechanic at aamco said it was because of wave plate failure. My car has a 6t45e transmission. The cost to have this replaced was $3,414.43 and in his professional opinion this should not have failed at this low mileage. This failure happened all of a sudden. I had never had any problems until the day it went out completely.
ODI 10907335
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Wave plate the wave plate blew up in our transmission leaving us with a $5000 bill on a vehicle with only 76000 miles. The wave plate on 2010 chevy equinox's has been recalled by specific vin numbers by gm but for whatever reason my vin is not on the recall list. It should be and i shouldnt be paying a 5000$ bill. Our vehicle came to a complete stop in the middle of the highway with my 2 year old and 4 year old in…
ODI 10904364
Power Train
While driving in a residential neighborhood, the car began to maintain an rpm level of 5,000 and would not go above 25 mph. Got the car home and took it to the dealer. The car was diagnosed with a failed 3 5 wave plate. When test driving the vehicle to diagnose the problem, the dealer informed me that the transmission failed completely. The wave plate had begun to deteriorate and metal particles were floating in the…
ODI 10906462
Engine · Power Train
We purchased this vehicle in dec 2014 at 42,000 miles as a certified pre owned $15000 cash. The vehicle started experiencing engine trouble in july 2016 it we were in the process of of diagnostics for excess oil consumption and engine repair. After the care broke down on a major highway with my children in the backseat. Aug 2016 the car stalls again on the highway with my children in it. The transmission has failed.…
ODI 10899694
Power Train
While ramping on to a busy highway in my 2010 chevrolet equinox (67,000 miles) accelerating toward 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly started decelerating and rpms climbed. This resulted in me being nearly rear-ended and i had to quickly guide the car to the shoulder of the road. The engine would only rev in gear and not move forward. I shifted the vehicle to park and turned off the engine. Upon restarting the vehicle it…
ODI 10907387
Power Train
2010 chevy equinox transmission failure. I am surprise there are so many complaints about the 2010 equinox and gmc has not responded. I have the 2014 and 2010 equinox models and i bought both new. I am now worried that i have too many cars made by gm. I have had problems with my 2010 equinox for years but nothing close to the current transmission problem. My current mileage is 92,222. I was on the highway when it…
ODI 10899617
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 mph, the shifter did not engage and the vehicle became inoperable. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,222.
ODI 10899096
Power Train
Getting on the highway the engine started to rev, would not go over 30 miles per hour, no reverse, engine light appeared. Almost involved in accident.
ODI 10898690
Power Train
2010 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to excessive oil consumption problems, engine replacement and transmission failure. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle would not accelerate. She was able to make it onto the next road and tried shifting into neutral then back to drive again. The vehicle revved when she stepped on the accelerator. She pulled over into a parking lot, shut the engine off, and…
ODI 10895653
Power Train
While driving on an arterial city street approx 50mph the vehicle lunged unexpectedly with a hard knock sound. After slowing at the light the vehicle continued on normally. The next day when the vehicle was put in reverse, to back out of the garage, nothing happened and when the accelerator was pressed still nothing happened. The vehicle was put back into park and then back into reverse again and this time the…
ODI 10886184
Power Train
While driving on the freeway the power to the car was reduced, was barley able to make it to the side of the road. Only had one gear to drive to a safe distance. Had vehicle taken to local repair shop and learned that the transmission was shot and that it had to be replaced. There was no signs or indications of there ever being any issues with the transmission. Vehicle is up to date with all services recommended by…
ODI 10885422
Engine · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 40 mph, the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that there was excessive oil consumption with no safety defect. The contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding noise emitted from the engine. The contact also stated that the air…
ODI 10954251
Engine · Power Train
My 2010 chevy equinox started with an oil consumption problem 86,000 miles may 2016 all new pistons, rings, high pressure fuel pump timing chain and seals covered on gm extended warranty. 1 month later the tranny goes 87,000 mi towed car to dealer they are telling me i have no warranty will cost anywhere from $3-5,000. All i read is bad news about this transmission.
ODI 10881905
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle vibrated severely and an unknown sound was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10876800
Engine · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Number one excessive oil started at about 55,000 miles. Number two excessive engine noise from timing chain and cam seizures. Number three transmission failure 52,000 miles. Number 4 wiper transmission failure at approximately 48000 miles number 5 check engine light on due to faulty cam actuators.
ODI 11222453
Power Train
I bought a 2010 equinox jan9,2016 from vic canever in fenton mi for 10320 on may26,2016 i just dropped of my son and grandson and was on my way home on the expressway when my transmission all of a sudden went out as i was driving. I almost got into a bad wreck and could of possibly lose my life. When i finally got ,y vehicle towed and inspected at bill's transmission shop in roseville mi i was shown the color of my…
ODI 10875294
Power Train
I have a 2010 chevy equinox and in late march while driving our young children; our transmission blew up. When i say blew up, i mean it literally exploded and my husband started to lose control of the vehicle. We were stranded and had to get it towed. When we brought it into the mechanic he said he would do what he could to try to "re-build" it and perhaps save us some money. Once he opened the hood; he said he…
ODI 10862408
Power Train
Exited freeway on flyover, accelerating from 20-25mph on the downgrade to other freeway noticed that while speed had increased to 45-50mph, rpm's were high. Immediately pulled over, shifted to p, idled normal. Merged back in, again got high rpms, turned on hazard flashers, took off-ramp. Shifted to manual, gear indicator showed '2' and would not manually upshift to '3'. Pulled over, turned off car, waited 30 secs,…
ODI 10837897