2012 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical System Problems
- 43
- 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 43 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 7 records
- approximate failure · 5 records
- electrical system · 5 records
- failure recurred · 5 records
- diagnosed repaired · 4 records
- check engine · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train
This may be related to nhtsa campaign number 16v502000. On july 11, 2016, i was in my son's driveway, placed my car in park, and my granddaughter and i got out of the car. The car was still, and my keys were still in the ignition. While i was between the door and the car, the car started to roll backwards, which knocked me to my feet and under the car. The car rolled up onto my ribcage and my vision started to go…
1 injury
ODI 10892376
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The my link radio goes out at around 40,000 to 50,000 miles. With the loss of the radio you lose backup camera and all the info on the vehicle including warnings such as turn indicator noises, hazard noises, and all the other smart features of the vehicle.
ODI 10927790
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the air conditioner failed to function and the center console became inoperable. All the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,968.
ODI 10747965
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10724242
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000..updated 09/ 30/14 *bf the consumer stated while making a right turn, the steering…
ODI 10632697
Electrical System
When the engine was turned on, the airconditioner was not working and the radio is stucked. *tr
ODI 10625956
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle will accelerate unexpectedly or sputter or pause before accelerating. Vehicle has stalled out several times. Radio preset station zeros out or radio station randomly changes. Clock does not work on a regular basis. Key fob locks and door opener randomly stops working until key fob is put into the ignition. Warning lights on dash come on randomly, mostly on washer fluid and tire pressure. *tr
ODI 10689923
Electrical System · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
In july of this year, it was a 100 degree day in charleston, and my wife had our 2 years old daughter in her car seat. My wife had the airconditioning on, and the car running, and she checked the mail, for some reason, the locks on the doors engaged, and my daughter was locked in the car. I immediately called the dealer, and i brought the car in for service. They had my vehicle for over a week. They returned the…
ODI 10658803
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Driving slowly the engine and entire electric system shuts down and the car just turns off while driving. Then you have to put it in park and start the car back up and then it happens again. *tr
ODI 10596925
Electrical System · Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
I filed a different report earlier for the same vehicle. Now the vehicle is starting on its own, if the key is left in the ignition when you turn it off, about 30 seconds to 1 minute later the car will start with no one behind the wheel. It will continue to try to start until you pull the key out. It is just the key in the ignition, no key chain hanging from it. Last week apr 29,2014 the car started and ran for 10…
ODI 10587538
Electrical System
Tl-the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph. The vehicle all wheel drive indicator light illuminated and became inoperable. The contact called onstar roadside assistance. The contact had to turn off his vehicle and turn it back on, for the vehicle to reset the computer. The vehicle was able to be driven home. The contact stated that the failure had not…
ODI 10563687
Electrical System
2012 chevrolet equinox - 43,600 miles. Driving normally along a residential road and all inside electrical begin flashing like a strobelight. Vehicle dies soon after. Taken to mechanic, analysis done and faulty alternator is the culprit. Gm claims vehicle is out of warranty and i have to pay for repair out of pocket. After less than 1.5 years of ownership (and buying brand new), already have to replace a major…
ODI 10553692
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle lights for service stabilitrac, engine and alternator will be lit on dash. Car hesitates upon acceleration. Car was checked by dealer but they unable to correct the problem. *tr
ODI 10692990
Electrical System
2012 chevrolet equinox has been to the dealer four times for the same problem. Would seem to have to do with the electrical components in the radio/gps unit. The safety portion involves the dash and gps unit darkening during the day which causes the driver not able to see any of the gauges. Not being able to see the speedometer is extremely dangerous. At the same time any use of the gps is unavailable. Have been…
ODI 10616303
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
My vehicle keeps red lining at 6000 rpms and bangs into gear..been at the dealer many times and they say nothing's wrong but keep replacing parts...my car is still under warranty and now they wanna charge me for a transmission i have every record since we bought the car that this problem has been happening since day 1...the vehicle is in motions and it happens at different speeds i also have videos of it acting up
ODI 11103873
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
When stopped at a stop sign or red light sometimes the engine tries to cut out, and the car jerks like it is trying to stay cranked. I have a friend that has a gm terrain and hers does the same thing. When turning there is a knocking in the steering. The speakers have a rattling sound like they are busted, but it doesn't do it all of the time. I took my car to the dealer, but of course they couldn't find anything…
ODI 10470056
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the key fractured inside the ignition while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the key was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired and the key was not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.
ODI 10786100
Electrical System · Steering
The night sandy hit on the east coast, it was windy in michigan. Our city was doing leaf pickup around that time so leaves were accumulated at the edges of the roads. The car was being driven through a subdivision on a paved road and it just caught on fire. Gm will take no responsibility for the fire. They say leaves blew up under the car and they are what caught on fire. How can vulnerable areas not be shielded…
Fire reported
ODI 10486613