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
I'VE HAD AN EXHAUST PROBLEM FOR THE FOURTH TIME!
ODI 10904550
Engine
I received a chevrolet 2010 equinox from bob's says yes super store in columbus,ohio in 2016.two weeks later we had engine problems.we informed them and got a diagnostic and bob says yes informed me that nothing was wrong.a few weeks(approximately 4 weeks) go by and we take it back and bobs tells us that we had to pay for a diagnostic test.so we had the state of ohio attorney general office involved.bob says yes…
ODI 10893818
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
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
Engine
While driving on i80 in rural pa engine started missing intermittently. When i exited the road to investigate the engine immediately started to run very rough and the information center was showing a problem with stabili-track - which made no sense since it was summer and the road was dry. After vehicle was shut off for awhile and restarted it seemed to run more smoothly. However, as i accelerated back up to highway…
ODI 10872788
Engine
Engine light on with 60000 miles, timing chain code, known issue and gm wanted $4000.00 to fix. Changed all timing gears and tentioners in december of 2017.
ODI 11104295
Engine
Exhaust manifold crack which is a recurring failure. Will be replacing the manifold for the 4th time that should never fail. Photo attached from one of the failures. Exhaust fumes enter the cabin of the vehicle.
ODI 11283132
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to several dealers for diagnosis where it was diagnosed that the rear of the engine was leaking oil and it would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
ODI 10837026
Engine
The vehicle was in motion, accelerating on a freeway entrance ramp. As i was merging, the engine lost power and started a loud knocking noise. I could not accelerate, started slowing, but was able to get to the shoulder. I had the vehicle towed to the nearest chevy dealer, where a quick diagnosis was that the engine had failed, and would have to be replaced. This engine has had 2 warranty repairs related to oil…
ODI 10837290
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 05/06/16*lj updated 05/16/16.*jb
ODI 10825856
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, smoke began to emit from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 04/20/16*lj *js
Fire reported
ODI 10824783
Engine
Engine sputters and is very noisy when at idle. Also, it consumes oil at an alarming rate.
ODI 10824181
Engine
At 45,000 miles the vehicle suffered from excessive oil consumption and the engine became very loud. The engine was replaced under warranty with a new one. Now at 100,000 miles it has the exact same problem. Our warranty just ran out so they said we are responsible for the damages. The vehicle was maintained very well, i have read many people have the same issue and gm themselves told us they knew about it when the…
ODI 10823899
Engine
My engine has been burning oil ever since i bought it about 4 years ago. It is a 2010 chevy equinox, which i bought used from a dealership. There is a class action lawsuit that was just accepted for reimbursement of cost associated with previous repair, due to the oil burning. Although, i never had to pay to get it repaired since i was putting in oil about every week to two weeks since i found the issue. I'm very…
ODI 11301111
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While operating vehicle, (anywhere between idling to travelling 40 mph) the "service stabilitrak" message will appear on console between tachometer and speedometer. Driving the vehicle any further will cause the instrument panel glitch, and all readings will go to zero (tach, speed, temp) while engine is still running. Further operation will create sudden jerks in the transmission until the transmission goes to…
ODI 10817294
Engine
My equinox engine light came up while driving in the highway, i hear a noise in the engine every time i accelerate, and the truck would shake a bit, put the suv in the machine and got a p0300 code for misfire, the coils and sparkplugs where loose and out of place for the second time in less than seven months.
ODI 10811860
Engine
Having the oil changed and noted that the oil was extremely low. Took it in again for service in june 2016 and the oil was already low again and had not be driven far. Mileage is at 64,000 miles. There is not a leak. Happens even when sitting still.
ODI 10873115
Engine
Purchased car from toyota of rockwall in jan 2015. In july 2015 started having issues with shift not coming out of park, sometimes the problem would not duplicate, so i had to take it back to the shop multiple times. Initially took car to stonebriar chevy (frisco, tx), who replaced the battery. The issue occurred again - i took it to ntb (rockwall, tx) & had various parts related to shifter assembly replaced. I had…
ODI 10873578
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle using the key remote, it failed to start. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
ODI 10787331
Engine
My wife and children were driving our chevrolet equinox on the highway coming off of an on ramp when the vehicle started to make some noise. Trying to turn left, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the intersection, mind you, in heavier traffic, and would not move. Obviously this is a safety issue itself, what if this would have happened on the highway and caused a fatal accident?? Thankful this was not the…
ODI 10789138
Engine
Excessive oil consumption. Brought the car to a chevy dealer and returned with full oil, at ~55000 miles. One month later, after putting on ~700 miles, the oil level marker could merely detect any oil left. Brought it back to the dealer, and was told it took them 1qt oil to top-off (i feel it should be more than that), while they admit even 1qt/700 miles oil consumption is not normal. They've started the monitoring,…
ODI 10779942
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Oil consumption, everytime i get an oil change the car has burnt nearly half the oil that was put in the car in 3000 miles. Also my check engine light keeps coming on for a bad catalytic converter and i know several other equinox owners that have the same issue.
ODI 10956440
Engine
Was out running errands with our two children and the vehicle was running a little rough - almost died twice while at stoplights. Had previously voiced multiple concerns to dealership on oil consumption recall. No low oil notification on vehicle would ever display, and was told by the dealership that this model was not equipped with a notification (which we thought was very odd). Finally got vehicle home and as i…
ODI 10762906
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle jerked, stalled, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
ODI 10760008