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
The transmission failed in our 2010 chevrolet equinox with roughly 78k mile on it. We originally bought the car brand new in fall of 2009. My wife was driving it near a school when the car lunged forward. She came to a stop sign and then tried to accelerate, but the car didn't go anywhere as the engine just revved like it was in neutral. We had it towed to the dealership. The dealer stated it would need a new…
ODI 10838601
Power Train
I was parked at local eatery, engine off. Came out, started car, put in reverse and proceeded out of parking spot. Reverse worked fine. Put car in drive and nothing happened. It was like the car was in neutral and not drive. The engine revved but the car would not move. Tried several times to no avail. Had it towed to chevrolet dealer. I had no indication of any trouble, no leaks, no strange noises, just the quiet…
ODI 10820366
Power Train
On the way to work in my 2010 chevrolet equinox, on a friday morning, pulling out to the highway my car did not want to shift and the check engine light came on. Then it would not go into drive or reverse. After it was turned off and sat for a wile it went into gear. I then went by a local auto store and they read the code as p0717 and p0700 that had to do with the transmission. I would have to contact the dealer…
ODI 10820255
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While entering a major highway, the transmission failed and the vehicle drastically reduced speed. The contact had to quickly coast the vehicle over to the side of the road where it was unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact was waiting to hear back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available. Updated…
ODI 10875532
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rplaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10817004
Power Train
My car's transmission failed just over 100000 miles. There was no indication that something was wrong prior to failure. The transmission always shifted rough intermittently, but from what i read, this was not uncommon with this vehicle. As a result, i never pursued the matter. I bought the car new. 100000 miles out of a transmission on a car gently driven unusual. The transmission failed after i exited the freeway,…
ODI 10807356
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the gear shifter began to slip. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed a large amount of oil. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10897607
Power Train
While approaching a stop at an intersection, my car slipped out of gear and began shaking and pulsing as i slowed to a stop. I pulled my car into an empty lot where i discovered i couldn't back up my car. It was towed to the dealer where they informed me the wave plate(35r plate) was damaged and would need to be replaced for a cost of $4,200. Service director at the dealer indicated that this was common in these…
ODI 10759905
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power, the vehicle would not shift into gear while being operated, and the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission, abs sensor, and motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the check engine warning indicator…
ODI 11020377
Power Train
For the past several months my car has been doing the following: 1. I start my car, and it will rev like i put my foot on the gas. 2. If i am at a stop light/sign my engine will shake and act like it wants to die, but it doesn't. 2. When i turn my car off, it will continue to run for 1-2 more seconds before completely shutting down. I took my vehicle to my mechanic, and he said that the fuel is leaking into the…
ODI 10731797
Power Train
On june 21, 2015 while on my way home from work, i stopped behind a vehicle that was making a left turn. When i went to accelerate, my vehicle acted like it didn't want to shift. The motor revved up instead. I had a vehicle come up behind me and thankfully they were able to drive into the other lane an go around me, otherwise i would have gotten hit. I managed to get it off the road. Had it hauled to the dealer.…
ODI 10726799
Power Train
No warning prior... My husband and i were running errands and had stopped at home. After backing out of our driveway, he went to put the car in drive and it would not shift. It just sat like it was in neutral. We cut the car off and started it back up and it went into drive. Got a 1/10 of a mile down the road and it stopped pulling and seemed to be in neutral again. My husband was able to get it pushed back home. We…
ODI 10724308
Power Train
When driving, my cars transmission hesitates. It feels like its losing power. Also feels like there's a misfire. It's very annoying and not sure how chevy can make a transmission like this. This is why i don't buy american vehicles. No dealership will do anything about it. I'm very upset. I'm a single father in the military, i need a decent vehicle and don't make much. Can anyone help me?
ODI 10717601
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle failed to shift out of second gear and the check engine warning light illuminated. While the contact was driving home, the vehicle failed to shift into the reverse position. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the wave plates failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10731448
Power Train
My 2010 equinox was taken in to my mechanic to check my oil as it was black and smelt burnt and they noticed that i was down to 1/2 qt in less than 500 miles...the last oil change they checked the entire vehicle but found no leaks and suggested to take it in to a chevy dealer...i was under their power train warranty at the time. Over the next few months they replaced the fuel pump, front seal, rear seal and numerous…
ODI 10703924
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
My wife was driving home from work to eat lunch as with any other day and all of a sudden the vehicle started shaking violently, the check engine light came on along with a "reduced engine power" message and an exclamation mark. I've done a ton of research and have seen this show up as a common issue with many gm models. I found the gm tsb 11273 that describes the exact condition we are having. Want to know the…
ODI 10671420
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated before moving forward. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle finally failed to accelerate completely. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was replaced summer of 2014 and august 2016. The computer for the…
ODI 10896032
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Check engine light on for error code "low catalytic converter efficiency ", emissions. Manufacturer had volunteer recall for excessive oil consumption. Vehicle was burning oil excessively and coated element of catalytic converter. Manufacturer replaced piston seals and rings to stop oil consumption but refused to replaced damaged catalytic converter caused by oil consumption. *tr
ODI 10705471
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
My cars ch ed ck engine light has popped on and off since i git the car in july and the tpms gauge has been on since the first week i got the vehicle. It was raining and my car began to start initiating thetraction control but my car started to skid and the check engine light came on. I drove for 15 minutes between 35-55 mph and i received an error message about power failure on the car. My car immediately shut down…
ODI 10641567
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I am losing a lot of oil within the 3000 miles before i change it. My car is losing power it stalls it runs very loudly and it knocks a little. I put at least 12 quarts of oil every 3000 miles and it's not leaking because i checked the top and the bottom of the motor and there is no sign of oil anywhere not even out of my tail pipe. *tr
ODI 10633757
Engine · Power Train
I started the vehicle the stabilitrac and engine light came on. The car would not move forward more than a half mile per hour. Had to have it towed to dealer. I bought this vehicle 1 month ago pre owned from the dealer. It had gone thru the general motors 117 point inspection test before i bought it... I only put on 1000 miles since i purchased it. *js
ODI 10608775
Power Train
Vehicle was at a stop awaiting movement of traffic, when it would not move or go into gear other than park. Since purchasing this vehicle for keffer automotive (charlotte, nc) in 2012 we've had to replace the throttle body, engine, and compressor. Now it appears that there is another major mechanical flaw. Either the manufacturer or dealer should be responsible for such a poorly made vehicle. *tr
ODI 10594048
Power Train
I was driving in the highway 93, when suddenly the wheel start to be very hard, at this moment i was trespassing other car and for very close i couldn't complete the operation. I almost hit the other car, could cause a very bad accident because the speed. Unfortunately everything end okay, i was able to control the car and stop in a safety place. *js
ODI 10579560
Power Train
Over the course of the past two years, the transmission steadily shifted harder and harder, sometime the gears wouldn't shift up, or down without a 3~5 second delay at speeds of 30mph or 50mph. Around mar 18 2014, we were going up a hill going roughly 50mph all of a sudden, there was an external electrical noise, and seconds after, the car wouldn't shift into gear. After getting off the freeway, the car would not…
ODI 10592061
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission is failing. Transmission type is 6t40. It appears to be either the wave plate or the reverse drum. According to several service centers, there have been continuing issues with this transmission as well as other versions. I do know that chevy has extended the warranty on the engine due to a "concern" over the lower timing chain tensioner. I do not know what percentage of vehicles need to fail before gm…
ODI 10565970