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
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. When the air conditioner was activated, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the air conditioner became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the air conditioner was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.
ODI 10908156
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was being serviced at the dealer, the mechanic noticed that fuel was cross-contaminated with engine oil. The mixture caused the engine to run continuously and roughly. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 33,000.
ODI 10619515
Engine
Bought vehicle used with about 30k miles on it, at first oil change was told oil was low, this continued over the next several changes, a few times it was found to be completely out of oil, no oil leak was found, at 39k miles balance shaft chain had to be replaced, at 55k miles my check engine light came on and my car almost cut off on me while i had my infant son with me, the cam shaft had to be replaced, 56k they…
ODI 10668890
Engine
Since the purchase of my chevy equinox i have had engine trouble related to the oil system. For a period of time i was initially given the run around in regards to a solution. The engine noise made it clear to me that my car needed some type of repair. My persistence enabled me to finally have the problem solved. I cannot be more specific about that event, but keeping that incident in mind leads to the next. I later…
ODI 10574279
Engine
Purchased suv in feb. Love it and great suv. Had oil changed it never alerts when oil is low, but must keep check cause computer and actual amount do not correspond. Eighty percent of the time the seat adjustment works. One day took person home only left front tire hit curb as turning around. Traffic was coming it had completely cut off, waited a minute restarted. Just knew i would get hit. As more miles, it loses…
ODI 10639283
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Was driving vehicle when all of a sudden entire dash lit up and car stalled. Messages included service stabilitrak, service abs, engine light, and service traction control. I lost power, power brakes, and power steering and coasted vehicle to a stop. It took a couple of tries but finally got the car to turn over, engine light remained on but drove to dealer. Vehicle did not drive correctly when accelerated, it was…
ODI 10577716
Engine
I purchased my car at the end of december 2013, a month later my wife noticed the car sounded louder than usual so i checked the oil and there was not a drop of oil in the engine. I quickly added oil and performed an oil change asap. I called up the dealership and they assured me an oil change is done before every purchase. I routinely check the oil and add about a quart a month. At the end of july 2014 i took my…
ODI 10641122
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Why don't you let a person tell the complete story? My entry about chevy equinox could cause fatalities and you cut me off after i spend time to type it all out. I am saving it to a word file if anyone there is interested, contact me at[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10568712
Engine
Check engine light on. Diagnosed as variable cam shaft solenoids. Second of three vehicles we own that have this engine, this happened within one week. Same engine, different vehicles, different drivers. *tr
ODI 10671297
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving various speeds the engine stalled and the warning indicator illuminated prior to the malfunction. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the timing chain fractured which caused internal damage to the engine. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10561145
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and making a left turn, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired by the dealer. The contact was informed that the pcv positive crankcase ventilation had seized, which over pressurized the engine and caused the rear main seal to malfunction. The rear main seal was replaced. The…
ODI 10561051
Engine · Service Brakes · Visibility/Wiper
Just bought and being told it is not covered by any warranty having issues with the defoggers and all the windows are fogging a lot . Tried to crack the windows to vent the out the car no help. Instrument problems. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10558514
Engine · Power Train
No oil on the dipstick after 3 months and 3000 miles since they replaced my drive chain and added oil i experienced no heat and transmission irregularity. Added 4 qts of oil and called chevy dealer. Took it in and they are replacing the rings and valves which were leaking oil into the crankcase and i was burning the oil. It will take a week to fix. They gave me a free rental car. I am concerned that this may have…
ODI 10556888
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact was driving 40 mph when the vehicle began to shake and stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection where the fuel pump and cam shaft were replaced however, the failure later recurred. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
ODI 10557671
Engine
Took a road trip and the engine was making noise half way through. Checked oil dipstick when we arrived home and no oil registered on dipstick! The 2010 chevy equinox is a lemon!! Stay away *tr
ODI 10556741
Engine
At 58569 miles the engine light was on. The catalytic converter, gasket, and nut were replaced. I began complaining about oil consumption at 72388 miles. At 77313, the engine light was flashing. The dealer got the code p0300. There was a misfire in cylinder #2. The dealer replaced the #2 coil and gasket as well as the spark plugs. At 91968 miles the engine light was on and the catalytic converter was replaced. At…
ODI 11230298
Body · Electrical System · Engine
Car made noise and engine started to stop. Pulled off to side of freeway, turned off key and car burst into flames. Car is a total loss, due to the fire damage. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10552244
Engine
Check engine light came on and found out that the code p 0010 was found during a scan by the dealer. Contacted gm for the 100,000 power train warranty they offer on this vehicle only to find out that the cam shaft position solenoid is not covered and will cost my 108.75 for the diagnosis scan and 157.00 for the part, why is gm offering the powertrain 100,000 warranty on there engines when only certain parts are…
ODI 10548488
Engine
My engine rattles and makes a loud fluttering sound accompanied with the misfiring and hesitation with acceleration. I previously wrote a complaint and forgot to mention it.
ODI 10722364
Engine
I had to purchase an entirely new a.c system at 50k miles. They put the hose directly on the engine when building the car. Therefore, the heat burned a hole into the hose which caused the system to overheat, resulting in the need for the entire a.c. System to be replaced. A month later, the car began stalling and misfiring while at stop lights. Then, it progressed to misfiring while car accelerates. I was on the…
ODI 10722362
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 55 mph, the oil warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was low on oil. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time where it was diagnosed that the piston needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.…
ODI 10939640
Engine · Power Train
At about 40,000 miles noticed that vehicle was loosing or using oil. Carried to the shop and no problem could be found. At 50,000 miles engine started knocking and engine light came on. Carried to the shop, found that timing chain bracket had broken. Replaced timing chain, bracket , and gaskets. Two months later check engine light appears again. Take it to shop. Ran die through engine to find out where oil loss is ,…
ODI 10562201
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that engine lost power and stalled without warning. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer began observing the oil consumption for over a year prior to the failure. On april 12, 2012, the dealer replaced the cam shaft actuator. After the most recent failure the contact was told by the dealer that the pistons and…
ODI 10523846
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that a sensor was faulty and the brake line was not detected. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.
ODI 10578096
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the engine, the transmission wave plate, and the gear shift selector had failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the components needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failures. The failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10550414