2012 Chevrolet Equinox Power Train Problems
- 58
- 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 58 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 12 records
- engine light · 11 records
- light came · 5 records
- control module · 4 records
- stop light · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
Done a oil change and about 3 weeks later no oil. Had to change the camshaft sensor and now throwing the code 420. Runs sluggish and exhaust is now blowing through the vents.
ODI 11300014
Engine · Power Train
Burning oil. I got an oil change and within less than a month i had no oil in my car. Not use and driven a lot either.
ODI 11297417
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
At least every 3 months tired pressure is off then a sensor then the car starts turning off on me and i have to take it back to the dealer.
ODI 11258547
Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Today 08/9/2019 my wife showed me where she saw smoke coming from under the glove box it did melt the plastic cover,no one will help me with lift gate goes up 1/4 way down,up the all the way down have gotten it 3 times in the head i have told catalano motors about it when i bought it never got fixed.rear window on pass side never worked and light don't go on when you open rear door,manual transmission never…
ODI 11242936
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Vehicle will stop while driving, sitting at light, and driveway.. I have to continue putting oil in every other day. Power steering light came on, unable to start my vehicle or roll windows up. Doesn't want to start now.
ODI 11218020
Power Train
The transmission control module (tcm) has failed. When the vehicle is started the check engine light comes on. When the vehicle is put into either "r" or "d" the vehicle lurches, and the "r" or "d" flashes. When this occurs the vehicle is not operable. Pressing the accelerator - the vehicle does not move forward. This condition will also occur during operation of the vehicle without warning. Regardless of travel…
ODI 11222640
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The vehicle turned completely off, could not get key out of ignition and electrical system was totally done. I had to get it towed to repair shop. I paid 1500 to get it back on. R stopped in the middle of highway while driving. Repaired it by changing timing chain and a month layer the electrical system went out again while waiting at a stop light. No warning just turned completely off and had to get it towed again…
ODI 11195943
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Since april 2018 i have been experiencing issues with my vehicle when coming to a slow stop. Initially i thought the issue had to do with my brakes. I have taken the vehicle in to the brake shop three times since april 2018 and they had repeatedly told me the brakes are not the issue. I had my check engine light come on in december 2018 so i took my vehicle into the huber chevrolet in omaha for an oil change even…
ODI 11184822
Engine · Power Train
To whom it may concern, i am emailing you regarding my 2012 chevy equinox and a rear main seal issue. I found the below service bulletin regarding special coverage in march of 2015 regarding the issue related to my vehicle. I was not informed of this issue in purchasing my vehicle from team one chevrolet in charlotte, mi and i have received any assistance from gm. I have basically been told that it is too bad that…
ODI 11171829
Engine · Power Train
My 2012 equinox has about 122,000 miles on it. I bout it in 2012, new. About 3 weeks ago, it frequently began to jerk and almost stall out when in drive and at a stop. I would have to put it in neutral most times to keep it from jerking so hard. It also ran very loudly. Then a few days ago the engine light came on, but then went off after i filled up my gas tank. I took my car to the dealership yesterday and they…
ODI 11170251
Power Train
WATER PUMP LEAK
ODI 11164003
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Briefly, for the last month and a half i have experienced rough idle on start and rough idle & stall with the car losing power and going dead at red lights and in traffic while in drive. I took the car to the auto mechanic and stored codes suggested replacing o2 sensors, the catalytic converter and a tune-up would resolve the issue; i replaced all of the above to the tune of 1400.00; the issue of rough idling, stall…
ODI 11164048
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My equinox began "bucking" one evening on my way home from work. I have changed the oil regularly (every 5000 miles) and was unaware of any issues with this model having excessive oil consumption problems. I brought to my local mechanic- he informed me that there was actually oil in the tailpipe and that these vehicles were known for having oil consumption issues. I arranged to have the vehicle towed to a chevrolet…
ODI 11150996
Power Train
Intake camshaft actuator solenoid valve. I had the oil consumption services completed last october 2017 and this year in october 2018 i had to have the camshaft actuator solenoid valve replaced to which everyone i know with an equinox that is older than 2016 is having to have this part replaced on their vehicle. I feel that with such a drastic amount of vehicles having this fixed if it wasnt apart of the oil…
ODI 11151516
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle lost power and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they did not assist. The contact replaced the actuator, but the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11185872
Power Train
I have only had my car for 3 years and there is only 70,000 miles on the vehicle. I get regular maintenance done as needed from the dealership. When i took my car to a different mechanic to do a transmission flush, i was told that my transmission had a bad leak and that it was leaking all inside the axle etc. The total cost to fix is 3,000 to 4,000 because i need a new transmission. I could tell something was not…
ODI 11104992
Power Train
This car has a sealed transmission. And i only drive around town and to and from work. When you go to take off it hesitates and jumps. In first and second gears. I have talked to other equinox owners and apparently this happens to everyone. I feel like this is a defect. Not every car should have transmissions problems
ODI 11143360
Power Train · Steering
The key will not come out of the transmission. I've had a mechanic look it over and he stated that the car isn't all the way in park either because the button on the gear shift can be pushed in while the car is turn off and in park.
ODI 11104182
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Check engine light goes off and on. Vehicle often stalls upon stopping and at times has an extremely hard decel, which continues after the key is taken out of the ignition. Vehicle idles hard. Upon parking, vehicle has suddenly reported reduced engine power" and " check stabili trak" not allowing the vehicle to go over 40 mph.
ODI 11074934
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
When my vehicle is in motion i am not getting the amount of power i should be receiving once i press on the gas. I believe the timing is off and i have a code: p0013 issue, actuator circuit, cam shaft position. I have seen a recall to the 2011 model for the same reasons and i'm sure my vehicle is having the same issues.
ODI 11104701
Power Train
The rear main seal fails in cold weather. Gm has issued a service bulletin on this matter, but doesn't include all vehicles that have the engine associated with the issue. Currently i'm the forth car in line at the dealership waiting to have this issue fixed.
ODI 11065539
Engine · Power Train
There was an issue with a valve in the engine that can become plugged in cold weather. Only certain vin's were covered. My vehicle had the identical problem as the ones that were recalled had. However, because my vin was not part of the recall gm would not cover my repair costs.
ODI 11079103
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle shut down and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was 122,000.
ODI 11061417
Engine · Power Train
My 2012 chevy equinox completely shut off, without any warning, while i was driving. No check engine light, no oil warning, nothing. The vehicle just died, in the middle of the road and wouldn't restart. It has less than 50,000 miles on it. I heard a knocking/rattling from the engine in sept., checked the oil & it was bone dry! According to letter 16118 from gm, i was to take my vehicle to a dealership if this…
ODI 11054473
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After starting vehicle and putting into drive, the electronics of the car shut off (the radio, air condition, screen, power steering, etc) and the car would not accelerate. The vehicle was re-started; however, the same issue occured several times in a row. The vehicle was moved to a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to a chevrolet dealership and the dealership service department called to inform that the fuel pump…
ODI 11032598