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 · 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
Engine · Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that exhaust fumes entered the vehicle through the air conditioner vents. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the exhaust manifold was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10886301
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Where to begin...in 2015 i purchased this 2010 equinox from a chevy dealer and 2 months later started experiencing problems w/ the stabilitrak. I have thousands of dollars paying for this to be fixed with no solutoins to this day!! It os now a daily occurrence and comes on multiple times while driving every time i am behind the wheel now. In addition, now the engine is completely shutting off while driving it and i…
ODI 11099189
Engine · Unknown Or Other
On multiple occasions, when the car was stationary, it would not shift out of park after starting the car and releasing emergency brake. I would just hear this clicking noise near the key ignition when i tried to move it out of park. I've had the car in and out of service about 6 times from july - dec 2015 because of this. First few times, the mechanics could not get the problem to duplicate. One of those times,…
ODI 10818623
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
ODI 10748683
Air Bags · Engine · Seats
My drivers seat was changed twice in six month, still doesn't work the passenger air bag light comes if noting is in the seat. The oil comsumption is ungodly and now i have anoil leak on the passenger side of my engine and i need to add 2 quarts of oil daily. Ecoboost went out within a year of my ownership. Car has been in the shop several times for oil leak and it is stii persistent.
ODI 10919997
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Incident occurred: june 30, 2015 a tractor trailer was passing another vehicle and proceeded to come into the left lane. I had cruise control engaged. The truck came over admittedly at a speed that was going slower than the rate of speed i had on my cruise control. When i went to apply the brake, i felt as though my car was not decelerating enough based on the pressure i was applying to the brake. I quick checked my…
Crash reported
ODI 10732252
Engine
Car would not stay running when it was first started in the morning after sitting all night. We would start it up and try to back out of the garage and it would die,restarted and it would die, this would happen 3/4 times before the engine would keep running. After it kept running it would then only run at a very slow speed for about 3 blocks and then it would just take off and would run and start like it should…
ODI 10787844
Engine
Vehicle ran rough, noise from engine noted . Several times to dealer for repair. 77k miles engine would not start. "timing "jumped 4 notches, no compression in cylinders" per dealer . Dealer wanted $3500 to "diagnose" damage not including repair, installed used motor at cost of $4000. No help from dealer or gm as vehicle was 5 months out of "5 year warranty".
ODI 10787966
Air Conditioner · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
2010 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to fuel control system recall notice and several vehicle issues. *smd the consumer stated a warning light illuminated. The dealer reprogrammed a module. The second time the consumer returned to the dealer, the timing chain was replaced. Also, the engine was noisy. In september 2014, the consumer received a letter about excessive oil consumption. In november 2014,…
ODI 10721941
Engine · Software
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the software needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that the front driver and the passenger side windows…
ODI 10691542
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Traction control malfunction and made the car go into low power mode, had to pull over on the highway, restart it many time to go again. *tr
ODI 10689376
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
There is a current recall in place for the timing chain and fuel pump in this vehicle. Both items were replaced at 30,00 mile and now 107,000 miles later the same problem is occurring and both of these items need to be replaced again and instead of gm recognizing the recall they say that they can only provide $300.00 towards the repair cost of the vehicle. Gm says we have exceed the mileage for the repairs to be…
ODI 10692016
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the system overheat light illuminated on the instrument panel, which indicated that the vehicle overheated. The thermostat indicator indicated that the coolant system was operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer replaced the water pump, thermostat, timing chain, fuel…
ODI 10811379
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While driving down the road lost all power reduced power and stability control light came on. Just checked oil on december 17 it was full and checked it on december 19 and it didn't have any oil in it and it is not leaking anywhere on the car. *tr
ODI 10667800
Engine
Gm did a recall on the rings and pistons of my car. I purchased this vehicle new and told the dealership on numerous occasions that it was using too much oil. They checked it and told me that everything was fine, to keep adding oil and that the car "just uses oil." now at 98,000 miles later they do a recall and say there is a problem and they only fixed the rings and pistons, which is only part of the problem. My…
ODI 10681420
Engine
While driving on the nj turnpike southbound from nj to va my 2010 chevy equinox suddenly stopped accelerating! After barely avoiding several collisions, the stabilitrac light came on, the service engine light came on and then the reduced engine power notification came on. The vehicle would not accelerate over 30mph, threatened to stall repeatedly and was vibrating violently. Luckily i was only about an hour into my…
ODI 10662016
Electrical System · Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Car battery constant drains, car wont start upon hot/cold weather...bcm might be the cause-body control module computer, car cuts off while driving, has stalled, nocking sound when ac/heater is on ,burning smell.battery replaced and not the problem, alt also checked and is working good. Have to constantly charge the battery to charge the computer to get the car to start. *tr
ODI 10650582
Engine
Excess oil consumption 1 quart per 1000 miles 2010 equinix are well known for excessive oil consumption
ODI 11269064
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
Engine is consuming an inordinate amount of oil, possibly due to warped cyclinders. I told the dealer it was leaking oil or something because i couldn't keep enough oil in it, they said there was no leak and that i need to change the oil more often. Terrible rattle has existed since shortly after purchasing the vehicle new in 2010. Timing chain had to be replaced once and the rattle went away for a short time. Other…
ODI 10779990
Engine · Steering
While at red light, i went to pull out and car just turned off. And had to put it in park and turn car off and tried to restart the car and it wouldn't start and had to do it again. *js
ODI 10617454
Engine
When the vehicle starts in the morning for the first 15-20 seconds you could hear a load rattling noise then the noise goes away. I had change the oil from synthetic to regular 5w30 because when i drained the crank case the only thing i had left was 1.5 qt, im trying with the regular oil to see what it does .i hear that many equinox owners have had the same problem with oil consumption. I would like to reported…
ODI 10617766
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