2012 Chevrolet Equinox Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 13
- 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.
What owners report
- cruise control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on city streets and highways the lights dim and the radio will shut off and all lights on the dash will bim and blink. When i have the cruz control on the car will start picking up speed, and one point i felt i was going a little to fast and when i looked down i was doing 83 mph and i had the cruze control set to 60 mph. Angel the driver seat will move down on its own while i am driving. I do not feel…
ODI 11268234
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving about 20 miles per hour when all the gauges on the dash board went crazy. The eco fuel economy light was flashing on and off, the stabili trak lights appeared on the dashboard without me even touching the button, the speedometer and engine coolant temperature gauge were going up and down eradically. The check engine indicator then appeared on the dash board. I stopped at a red light, when i went to…
ODI 10733263
Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle has been jerking and it feels like it is being held back. I can hear/feel it shifting. It down shifts causing the car to noticeably jerk the entire car. My car just stalled, died three times yesterday. I have children and this is not ok. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10695271
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Car stalled while driving down highway and had to pull off to the side. It started last week dying when i was backing up. It also would jerk when at a stop light when i pressed the gas pedal. But today driving down the road i notice my air conditioner quit and then realized my car was no longer going when pressing the gas pedal. After impeding traffic i finally was able to coax car off to the side of the road. *tr
ODI 10627358
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
Vehicle Speed Control
I went to slow down my vehicle to exit off of freeway. Upon touching the brake, the care accelerated and stcu until i hit the brake. I phoned gm via onstar as this scared me. I thought it was a fluke however i still wanted it documented. This past week, july 28th 2014, i once again was traveling and went to slow down to take off cruise control and my rpm's jumped and stuck at 6-7. I could feel and hear them engine…
ODI 10618390
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes failed to respond. Additionally, the vehicle accelerated independently causing the contact to apply force to the brake pedal. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who was unable to replicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10594780
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
When pressing the gas peddle when going around 30 miles per hour there is a hesitation then a surge. It has been doing that since purchase. *tr
ODI 10596561
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
After 36k miles, the car steering would stick and slip. Pa dealer could not replicate as this would happen at higher speed 65mph. But, under extended warranty, the dealer replaced the steering rack due to a technical bulletin report about steering sticking/slipping. The problem went away and came back after 36k more miles on the new steering rack. Car is at va dealer today for diagnostic test as i moved. Car also…
ODI 10689932
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
When the car is excelling from a stopped position, around the time the car is reaching 10 mph, braking for a complete stop than having to accelerate before coming to a complete stop; such as when a stopping for a red light and the light turns green, or slowing down from exiting the interstate the vehicle will shift hard, making a 'clunk' type sound. Also, while driving under normal conditions the steering wheel will…
ODI 10511658
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
After applying the brakes to make a right turn, i then applied the gas to go around a corner. Upon applying the gas, the engine revved up much faster than it would normally. I quickly applied the brakes, and stopped forward movement. However,the engine continued to "rev". I put the gear in "neutral" and then "park", the motor continuing to "rev". I drove about 50 ft to the top of the hill, put the gear in neutral,…
ODI 10476904
Power Train · Structure · Vehicle Speed Control
2012 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission issues. *smd a month after purchasing the vehicle, the consumer stated the vehicle was sluggish, as the transmission was not shifting correctly. The next occurrence happened on january 2, 2013. The consumer stated before she could come to a complete stop, the vehicle stopped on its own, as if she hit a stone wall. The vehicle was taken back…
ODI 10543705
Structure · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 75 mph, the contacts erroneously brushed against the roller button for the cruise control. The cruise control activated and the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The contact stated that the failure occurred sporadically and was concerned with the placement of the cruise control switch, stating that the component was positioned awkwardly on the…
ODI 10435675