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
Car stalls with no warning, stalled in mid right turn, on freeway, on narrow [redacted]. Dealer wants me to drive car with a monitor in it so i can press button when stall occurs, this while trying to keep control of the vehicle. Have had issue with metal shavings in oil, timing chain, excessive use of oil. *tr
ODI 10520788
Engine
14159 recall for some equinox 2010 2.4l excessive engine oil consumption and first repair of same issue was done on 2014 and i had four check up and gm added some more oil then they found same issue and i have document that i dont want that pistons to be replaced and they refused to follow my suggestion so far this present car still have a excessive engine oil consumption right now so i have to pay for that repair…
ODI 10910791
Engine · Power Train
I have experienced nothing but issues with my 2010 equinox. It has been in the shop many times regarding the oil level being low and a loud noise and transmission getting stuck and slipping. Also experiencing gas smell while i'm driving or when i come to a complete stop. Also it's not normal for the engine to lose 3 quarts of oil out of 5qts within 3000 miles. Started noticing the lost of oil may of 2013. Took it to…
ODI 10564683
Engine
2010 chevy equinox will lose power at any speed. I have lost power on the interstate at 65mph, local driving at 40mph as well as stopping at a traffic light. It pretty much just happens out of the blue endangering my life as well as the vehicles around me. The check engine light will come on but does not stay on. If i turn the vehicle off , it will restart and may run fine for days or weeks afterward. I have…
ODI 11113531
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
I purchased a 2010 chevy equinox on 4/1/2013. I have since had a few issues with the vehicle. I had the timing belt replaced due to knocking in the engine. I thank the good lord that it was under a recall. I have also been experiencing oil loss. I have my oil changed on a regular basis and it has been using oil between those changes. The last time i had it changed, i was told that there was no oil on the dip stick…
ODI 10552705
Engine · Power Train
Start-up noise coming from engine, sounds very similar to running a diesel. Vehicle is experiencing rough idle, or near stalling/complete stall out at a low throttle opening. Check engine light came on throwing codes p0014 and p0011. Vehicle is also burning through at least 2 quarts of oil each week and not receiving the expected amount of gas mileage (only about 1/2). These issues are very similar to those recorded…
ODI 10503883
Engine · Power Train
After about a year of owning this vehicle, we have experienced several issues with engine related problems starting in 2011 to current recent issue on 30/2014. We have been to the dealer for several "repairs" and have continued to have additional problems. On several occasions the vehicle has stalled while driving, engine shifts hard/delayed while driving, excessive oil loss between oil changes. Oil is changed and…
ODI 10595456
Engine
My check engine light came on. I brought my car to an autoparts store to get the code. Upon running the code it was discovered the oil was low in the car. The mechanic put it in 3 quarts of oil. I had my oil changed in october and had just put 3000 miles on the car. The next day the check engine light came on again and the car was 1 quart of oil low. I called the chevy dealer and gave them the code p00014. They said…
ODI 10507164
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the cam shaft actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
ODI 10555726
Engine · Power Train
It started with the check engine light would come on and the stabilitrak light coming on sometimes. And you hear a rough idle.and a horrible rattling noise was coming from the engine while parked and. When i drove the car when accelerating it sounded worse as if i was driving a diesel truck. And the car would stay on for about 2 to 3 seconds after i turned the car off. So i dropped the car off at the dealer they…
ODI 10485991
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Steering
Equinox starts powering down occasionally during acceleration through hard right turns and, once, during a soft bump against a curb. Dashboard lights turn off, engine dies, etc. Can be restarted from stop. We had been able to duplicate the problem, but haven't been able to do so at the dealership, so it remains unfixed. We are concerned about the safety of driving a vehicle that may power down during a hard right…
ODI 10484872
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Smells like something is burning & service engine stays light is on, engine has low power or is idling rough with a whining noise from high pressure fuel pump. Model 2010 equinox, has a couple other recalls that also tie into the constant electrical problems. Also i recently went to adjust the vent and the button disappeared into the dash. What's this. It's something new every week now. No know cause for the engine…
ODI 10658750
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 45 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted and the vehicle stalled. After two attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken…
ODI 10780140
Engine · Power Train
I had been having oil consumption problems, like many other owners of 2010 equinoxes and was undergoing an oil consumption test. Was driving on i-81s on a 500 mile trip. When i started the car after stopping for gas, it idled very roughly. Foolishly, i got back on the interstate, thinking that maybe a higher speed would help. The car would not get up to a safe speed and completely stalled out about a quarter mile…
ODI 10494940
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
I have had many problems with this vehicle regarding electrical, audio, airbag lights coming on and now engine oil. The engine oil was just detected at 80,000 miles however i have complained that my car does not run right since the beginning. They claim that the engine is burning off the oil however i am very good at getting my oil changes around 3000 miles and where is the oil going? Its not in my garage or on the…
ODI 10669281
Engine
Car was having rough idling and intermittent stalling at stops starting about a week ago. Stalled at light yesterday and couldn't keep it started; happened to be across the street from dealership. Shop indicated it was due to late oil change (low and dirty oil). Only potential issue identified was the cam shaft actuators sticking but indicated there were no bulletins or recalls and it was just from the late oil…
ODI 10474237
Engine
When starting the vehicle at any time the engine idles very rough and rpms fluctuate significantly enough that it shakes the vehicle. Engine noise is very loud, even for a small direct-injected engine. When driving the throttle is slow or jerky to respond and the engine noise increases. At different rpms a rattling sound comes from the engine compartment, as though something is loose and will fall off. I have had…
ODI 10470353
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the air conditioning failed. In addition, the contact stated that the engine fans would continue running for 20 minutes after the vehicle had been powered off. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who informed the contact that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact took the vehicle to a…
ODI 10467956
Engine
During idle from stop light to stop light in city traffic, vehicle began to idle very rough during stops and had reduced power while moving. Eventually it died out at a stop light. General motors reference pip5025 for excessive oil consumption and cylinder damage per dealer repair report. Car has been "repaired" but is still running somewhat rough and is giving off a strong gasoline odor and engine oil smells like…
ODI 10466977
Engine
Loud noise coming from engine. Sounds like loose valve train.while accelerating at lower speeds noise becomes louder. Tried higher octane fuel but that was no help. *tr
ODI 10462044
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that fuel was leaking into the oil pan. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the fuel pump and timing chain tensioner needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000. The current mileage was 89,000. Updated 06/10/14*lj updated…
ODI 10579544
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Seats
Purchased 4/2010 1 at a red light, car idled really rough, then all of the dash lights came on. I drove straight to the dealership. They checked it out and said i needed a new fuel pump. I had about 47,000 miles. 2. Oil consumption - the first time this happened i was hearing a funny noise when i turned left coming from the engine. My boyfriend checked the oil the next morning to find no oil on the dipstick. We put…
ODI 10510705
Engine
Vehicle burns large quantities of oil, often in short periods of time. (we will check oil, it's fine, and then a few days later we've burned two quarts.) this requires us to pull over rapidly and find new oil to prevent engine failure, making it a major safety hazard. We've burned 1 to 2 quarts of oil every 1,000 to 1,500 miles pretty consistently since march, when we first discovered we were down 3 quarts. *tr
ODI 10484873
Engine
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
ODI 10945024
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Suspension
Excessive engine noise,pinging,misfires-transmission shift hesitations upon acceleration-backfires/tiny explosions coming from exhaust-suspension noise.erroneous mpgs-defective air conditioning/intermittent/stale smelling air/not cold. *tr
ODI 10473240