2010 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
- 211
- 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 211 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 25 records
- engine light · 24 records
- timing chain · 17 records
- where diagnosed · 15 records
- indicator illuminated · 14 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 74 |
| 100–150k mi | 47 |
| 30–60k mi | 36 |
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Our 2010 chevy equinox was working fine. Last week we came to a stop at a stop sign... Heard a bang noise and it started to idle rough, and shut off at stop sign ( hard to even know...since radio still playing). Also sounds like a thrashing machine.... Check engine light came on and has since gone off and back on and back off. What is the best correction for this safety issue. Continues to shut off at stop signs.…
ODI 11082398
Engine
Oil consumption. I've spend 2k in repairs over this past year for oil consumptions problems and it still consume an excessive amount of oil, to the point i have to add a quart a week to stop the oil from extremely running low.
ODI 11230196
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the vehicle independently decelerated and shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called a local dealer (chevrolet of homewood, [redacted], homewood, il 60430) and was informed…
ODI 11071912
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
My vehicle is experiencing the same issues as reported in gm service bulletin 14882. I was told my vin was not covered under that's bulletin. I have spent $800 so far on repairs. Recently all the oil was lost through blown seal due to pressure build up in the engine. Excess moisture was found in air box near pcv hose.
ODI 11067044
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Engine loses power abruptly, power train light and check engine light on
ODI 11063022
Engine
Low oil, mixed with antifreeze. Engine light came on. Good to my mechanic, ended replacing the catalytic converters, water pum, spark plugs, battery.
ODI 11098016
Engine
Bulletin #14882. My car is at 124,532 miles when the rear main seal blew out due to freezing of the pcv valve. After many times of this car being in the shop getting repaired, they weren't willing to take any of the responsibility and fix it, due to the miles of the car being barely over their limit. I feel they should have done something to help me out.
ODI 11062235
Engine
Pcv system failure with a blown rear main seal. While driving down the highway the rear main seal blew to a known faulty design by gm. This caused the vehicle to loose all power & oil on the highway. Tried to get the vehicle to the side of the road, almost hitting over cars due to loss of power. This was later determined investigated and found to be a known pcv system failure. Gm is aware of the many of reports of…
ODI 11061394
Engine
On december 22nd, 2017 as my husband and i were traveling to our hometown from fort bragg, north carolina, our vehicle unexpectedly lost acceleration while driving on the highway at night. This was not only very scary, but also very dangerous. Imagine other vehicles whizzing by at 80mph at night and your car only wants to go a fourth of that. The screen read, 'reduced engine power'. We were fortunate that no one ran…
ODI 11091121
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to mike shaw buick gmc ([redacted], colorado springs, co 80906) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 11072509
Engine
Timing chain, water pump, tensioner all went bad, causing further internal problems. Came to a stop and would not re-start. Chevrolet required an "authorized" diagnosis. Chevrolet had previously extended warranties on this motor to 120,000 miles due to this problem. I had 124,600, so chevrolet refused to help. Cost me over $2400 and the car still won't run. Per internet searches, this is a very common problem for…
ODI 11054727
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer (kern chevrolet buick gmc, 218 s walnut st, celina, oh 45822) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and the bottom half of the engine was gone. The dealer gave the contact a loaner vehicle and replaced the engine for free since the mileage was less than…
ODI 11075791
Engine
Each year, when outside temperatures are cold, the check engine light comes on and the engine loses power either while driving or idle, and the vehicle runs very rough.
ODI 11145288
Engine
2010 chevrolet equinox 2.4l engine is burning oil. I took this to the deal and was pushed away saying i had oil leak. This is not true. I took my 2010 chevrolet equinox to second dealer and they advised the was metal shavings and the oil consumption was useless because the of the shavings. Now gm will not replace the engine, i provided the requested documents so that the deal could make the exception to replace the…
ODI 11048192
Engine
I was on the way to the store with my two children i pulled out of my drive way and the car didnt want to pull. I let off the gas and pushed the gas again i started thinking make it just had some trash or something cause the car did fine. I got to the store and pulled in the parking lot the car wouldn't move at all. I had it towed my the chevy place and they said that it was the inner transmission seeing that it has…
ODI 11048829
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. When the vehicle was started, the contact heard an abnormal rumbling noise for five minutes. While driving various speeds, an abnormal knocking noise was heard. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failures. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was observed that there was no oil in the vehicle; however, the failure was not…
ODI 11093185
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 55 mph, the engine started to hesitate. The contact pulled over in a parking lot to check the oil, and noticed there was no oil in the reservoir. The contact also stated that three quarts of oil were added to the vehicle one month before. The contact had experienced the oil consumption issue for approximately a year. The vehicle was taken to…
ODI 11019137
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
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
Engine
Excessive oil consumption. Gm has issued service bulletins and extended the coverage out to 120,000 miles, dealer keeps requiring oil consumption tests and validated it was outside of specifications and still not fixing issue claiming "gm" is the one requiring the testing
ODI 11003001
Engine
Came out of the grocery store about 9pm on 6-28-17, and the car won't start. Had it towed to a local mechanic who evaluated that the timing chain on the ecotec engine has basically misaliigned and shredded parts in it's path, destroying the engine. I have done some research online and see many complaints of this happening and this video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeeuyunuhgs i chatted online with…
ODI 11002833
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Timing chian expanded causing check engine light on and fog on front winshield in the morning and at times during the day
ODI 11112609