2015 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical System Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- lights radio · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
My transmission has gone out causing my car to stall and not accelerate four times since i purchased the vehicle. Also the entire computer system just shut down and my vehicle would not start. Windshield wipers fly off frequently. My transmission issue has happened on major freeways three times now causing me to stall and sit on the side of freeway until tow truck became available.
ODI 11309250
Electrical System
It seems that the battery disconnects at random times. There have been several times that i go to start the vehicle and the suv is completely dead. I already changed the battery and took it to a local shop but it still happens. I figured out that if i pop the hood and wiggle the battery and cables it'll start and go back to normal. When this happens the suv won't have any lights or even lock doors. And when it does…
ODI 11270129
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Windshield wiper motor quit working as i was driving in heavy rain down the highway. Dangerous.
ODI 11266488
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the entire instrument panel and electrical system malfunctioned. The backup camera, speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, and cruise control failed to work. The failures were especially problematic during nighttime driving. The contact took the vehicle to two dealers. On of the dealers, graff chevrolet okemos (1748 w grand river ave, okemos, mi…
ODI 11278486
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
Having a problem with my 2015 equinox.. 2 days ago my interior light for my stereo and ac went out.. Me thinking it will come on after turning the car off nope didn't work im frustrated because its cold and i can't use my heat or cold air me led screen is on so i can see the time and temp but i cant adjust the volume for the stereo or the fan in the car just the steering wheels volume works and controls are fine…
ODI 11180441
Electrical System
Within the past year i have lost all sound in my 2015 chevrolet equinox three times. The first time was in june 2017, the second time was october 2018. The first two times i was able to get an update through our local dealer. However, i was told that if happened again, i would need to replace the radio (and related components). This not only affects the radio, but all sound, blinkers, lane departure and crash alert.…
ODI 11144855
Electrical System
Wipers stopped working while driving in the rain on the evening of the 26th of october 2018. Fuses have been checked and though good replaced. There is a hum when you turn the wipers on. This only applies to the front wipers, the rear works fine. Dangerous as it was almost dark and i had to drive home slowly and out the car in the garage. Seems this is a recurrent problem with the equinox as i found out in research.…
ODI 11143342
Electrical System · Power Train
The ignition key was able to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle was not in the park position (vehicle was in drive position). In which caused a rollaway incident with the vehicle. The vehicle was stationary and belived to be in park.
Crash reported
ODI 11269501
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While driving 25 mph, all the sensors on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the "service all wheel drive" warning indicator illuminated. The contact could not restart the vehicle and it was towed to mike savoi chevrolet in troy, michigan. The dealer diagnosed that the body control module and power steering connect…
ODI 11057954
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While in motion engine sputters as if running out of gas, a/c shuts down, then engine quits working and car completely shuts off. Battery is working fine; lights, radio, etc. Work. Cannot turn engine over, cannot give gas to engine. Attempted to jump start, engine does not respond.
ODI 11015185
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While in motion engine sputters as if running out of gas, a/c shuts down, then engine quits working and car completely shuts off. Battery is working fine; lights, radio, etc. Work. Cannot turn engine over, cannot give gas to engine. Attempted to jump start, engine does not respond.
ODI 11015183
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While in motion engine sputters as if running out of gas, a/c shuts down, then engine quits working and car completely shuts off. Battery is working fine; lights, radio, etc. Work. Cannot turn engine over, cannot give gas to engine.
ODI 11015179
Electrical System
My vehicle has an intermittent issue of a slow to no crank when the vehicle is being started. Onstar has issued two communications as follows: your 2015 chevrolet equinox detects a battery high resistance or battery connection issue. Your 2015 chevrolet equinox detects a battery shorted cell. The odometer currently reads 39,000 which is 3,000 miles beyond the 36,000 warranty coverage even though the vehicle is only…
ODI 10916671
Electrical System
Takata recall...my vehicle has an intermittent issue of a slow to no crank when the vehicle is being started. Onstar sent the following message: your 2015 chevrolet equinox detects a battery shorted cell. The battery is needed to start the vehicle. To avoid a situation where you can't start your vehicle, please schedule service with your preferred service provider as soon as possible, so they can replace your…
ODI 10916664
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Although my equinox is just a year old i'm having problems with the stabili-trak and power steering. The service light for both of these keeps coming on and both keep going out while i drive which is extremely dangerous. Also my electronic panel keeps going out. I know these must be a manufactory defect but i'm getting no where with them. Please help!
ODI 10906099
Electrical System · Service Brakes
False alarms have occurred 5 times from the forward crash alert system. The display flashes and sound several high-pitched beeps. Also one can feel slight braking and when using cruse control it disengages. Has occurred at 70 mpg on highway (twice) and at [redacted] (3 times) while no vehicles were in range to show a green or red vehicle on dash.
ODI 10840320
Electrical System
Takata recall . I was on my phone using the bluetooth. Then i received another call and took call. My other party hung up the line and once i was done with the call i hung up but on the display it showed as if i was still on my phone. Cut my car off still nothing happened. I went so far as resting my radio and phone features.... Still nothing. So when i home the light and display stayed on and when woke up the next…
ODI 10850926
Electrical System
Vehicle was purchased new from dealership yesterday. It had 68 miles on odometer. Drove to another destination approximately 15 miles away, parked the vehicle, turned off the ignition, got out and returned 5 minutes later then started the vehicle and drove away then noticed the electronic speedometer was no longer working. This vehicle had less than 90 miles on it and need to return to the dealership for repair.…
ODI 10779169
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while at an intersection, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred several times. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.
ODI 10762444
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
On two (2) separate occasions my vehicle has stopped dead in the roadway while driving. I lost all power steering, lights, radio etc. I was able to restart the vehicle both times. This could be deadly if i am on a busy road or freeway. I am terrified for my safety, but also for my two year old grandson, family, friends and anyone else who could be involved in an accident if this happens again. My vehicle was leased…
ODI 10748368
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Driving at approximately 35-40 mph with no vehicles in sight, no obstacles, on a clear day, the front collision alert turned on and the vehicle brakes were strongly applied. It was extremely rough and frightening for my daughter and i. There was no explanation for it. Since then, it has happened sporadically, at least 5 more times at any given speed and same conditions as above. I have since turned off the feature…
ODI 10733749
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Wheels
Engine lost power in the middle of driving 60 mph down to 20 mph,could not accelerate, fuses went off, according to the dealership, yesterday 01/25/2016 from a regular oil change maintaince another mechanic said axle is leaking as well as the pan leaking they need to replace seals. Week one battery died, twice same week, even wipers came off.
ODI 10822386