2014 CHEVROLET Equinox Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
159 complaints
Wipers stopped working sounded like they were grinding when they stopped.
Nov 09, 2025
2014 Chevy Equinox- Consumer is requesting reimbursement for parts and repair in connection to the Safety Recall # N212352530. Recall letter and repair & parts invoice attached.
May 16, 2023
I seen the recall and drivetime refuse to fix the windshield wipers and it went out. It cause me to be rear ended from the back. Also, I paid 720.00 to get the windshield wipers pump replace my pep boys. I will like a refund for what I paid to get it fix.
Dec 01, 2022
On September 12 I was nearly killed due to a windshield wiper malfunction that was unfixed due to a parts shortage. The wiper motor failed in a downpour while I drove on the Interstate surrounded by sem trucks. I was in the inside lane and managed to blindly pull off and sat broke down on the Interstate. The event was devastating and could have been fatal. My husband was able to get the replacement at OReilly part store that day. Yesterday 11-4-2022 a dealership cometed the recall work.
Nov 05, 2022
Wipers have stopped twice now during rainstorms. I had to pull over during heavy traffic until they started again. The recall letter I received is dated April 2022....shouldn't they have the parts to fix this issue by now ?
Aug 29, 2022
+ 154 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
143 complaints
THE ENGINE FAILED. MY SAFETY WAS NOT AT RISK. THE PROBLEM WAS CONFIRMED BY AND AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THE CAR WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A MANUFACTER OR THE POLICE. AND THERE WAS NO WARNING LAMP OR MESSAGES.
Oct 31, 2025
Two weeks of zero degree weather caused the rear main seal to fail causing a large oil leak that could have resulted in the engine locking up if I had not noticed oil running down the driveway. Repair shop advised this was a common problem with the 2.4 liter engine caused by a failure of the PCV system and there is a service bulletin on this problem. GM has not recalled these engines to correct the known problem.
Feb 18, 2025
PVC value defect blowing rear main seal out ! Paid $3100.00 2 years ago . Went out again defected!!!
Feb 17, 2025
I got to work and my check engine light came on. As I was parking I received an error message that said decreased engine power. I turned off the car and the car would no turn back on. I had it towed to my mechanic and he told me today that the engine was low on oil. That caused the timing chain tensioner to relax the chain and the timing jumped. When that happens in those engines it damages the cylinder head. The engine will need a new cylinder head and a rebuild of the timing system etc. That would include new pistons as well. That would be about 5500 to do or I’d need to buy a new engine would be about 7k or just over installed. I was well within the oil change guidance on the sticker as well as the oil change guidance in the car menu.
Feb 11, 2025
Rear oil seal leaking the connecter piece burst and is causing the oil to leak all out and making the car die. It is a know issue and recall but my vin number does not match. The vehicle is un drivable at this time.
Jan 22, 2025
+ 138 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
19 complaints
Passenger occupancy sensor malfunction cause the service air bag message to pop up. It will put my passengers of my family or my girlfriend at risk without passenger air bag toggled. Getting taken a look at the car repair shop.
Oct 02, 2025
There are several 2010-2014 Equinox that are having same problem. The oil smells like gas, and it burns through 4 quarts of oil before I hit 3,000 miles. I see that in 2019 there was a class action lawsuit against Chevy for putting the wrong pistons and O-rings in the 2010 through 2014 Chevy equinox 4 cylinder models. I believ this is the issue and what is causing the burning oil issue for my vehicle. I have never recieved any recall for this. Please advise on what to do next to rectify this issue.
Jul 31, 2025
Went to go start my car for work one morning and my car would not start my car check oil light never came on and no messages the night befor and it said I had 36% oil left and my engine is gone....
Mar 18, 2025
Turned into driveway to park and suddenly my vehicle sped up really fast then I hit a pole. Destroyed the right headlight, hood, bumper, passenger door won't open all the way
Sep 17, 2023
On December 23rd, shortly after 530 pm, I remote started the vehicle, 6 min prior, to entering/driving the vehicle. On my way to work, approximately 4 minutes into the drive a woman pulled up next to me. She seemed to be in distress, trying to get my attention. I rolled down the window and she told me “your car is on fire” I quickly pulled over to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. The vehicle was dripping firey liquid. I called 911. And 12 minutes later, when the firefighters arrived, half of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. There were no warning signs. No warning lights. No sudden loss of oil or fuel. Police had the vehicle towed to a junkyard where it still sits. Unfortunately I had liability insurance only. So no claim was filed. I do have a police report and videos/pictures of the vehicle burning.
Dec 30, 2022
+ 14 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
19 complaints
Warning light is coming on that there is a airbag malfunction and thr airbag needs to be replaced.
Apr 07, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that as his daughter was slowing down to exit a highway, she was rear-ended at a high rate of speed by another vehicle. The impact from the other vehicle caused his daughter to then hit the vehicle in front of her. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's daughter was taken to the hospital by ambulance; however, due to a long wait, she was left untreated. She was later treated by her primary care doctor who performed X-rays for the soreness in her left shoulder, the middle of her chest, and right hip; she was given medication to treat the soreness in those areas. A police report was filed. The whereabouts of the other drivers were unknown. The contact arrived at the scene and was able to drive the vehicle home; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 40 MPH. The contact called an independent body shop and an appointment was made to inspect the vehicle. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Jan 10, 2023
The front passenger airbag light beeps even when there is no passenger. The airbag light is now off and shows there is no operable airbag. My vehicle was checked a month ago with no issues but this appears to be ongoing.
Nov 10, 2022
A service airbag indicator light appeared on my 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The vehicle has under 100k miles and was never involved in an accident. I brought the vehicle into a Chevrolet service center and they advised that the passenger airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident. The Chevrolet service center advised that the repair would cost $1382 for a new passenger airbag module. I contacted GM and their advisor followed up with me. Per our conversation the reason that the airbag needs to be replaced will not be further investigated. They will not cover the cost of replacement. A case number was assigned but advisor declined to provide written documentation of our conversation but agreed to follow-up with written estimate from service center. At this time the passenger airbag module is available for inspection and is with the owner.
Jun 15, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE CONTACTED HAD A GLARE ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FROM AN ONCOMING VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A MAILBOX AND A SAFETY STREET SIGN CAUSING THE DAMAGE TO FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRACK INTO HIS OIL PAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED. NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Feb 23, 2021
+ 14 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
18 complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH on a rainy day, the windshield wipers ceased to operate as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The contact contacted a second dealer, Mall Chevrolet (75 Haddonfield Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002) and was provided the same information as from the first dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Dec 22, 2022
2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-165. THE CONSUMER STATED HE TRIED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL BUT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING THERE IS NO NEED FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
Nov 22, 2022
2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF REPAIRS OF THE RECALL.
Nov 18, 2022
2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE RELATED TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL.
Sep 22, 2022
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Equinox. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility). The contact stated while driving in the rain, she heard a clicking noise when the front driver's and passenger’s side windshield wipers became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed; however, the contact was informed that the part was under warranty but was currently unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Aug 24, 2022
+ 13 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13 complaints
One computer shorted out of 22 on the car cause major repairs
Apr 25, 2025
I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY. CAR RUNS GOOD BUT EVERY FEW WEEKS THE CAR WILL NOT START EVEN AFTER I HAVE BEEN DRIVING IT DAILY. SOMETHING DRAWS ON THE BATTERY. ALWAYS AFRAID TO GO SOMEWHERE AND IT WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN NOT START. EVERYTHING ELSE ON CAR CHECKS OUT. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT ELECTRICALLY DRAWING. I SEE MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM
Jan 20, 2021
CAR RUNS FINE AND PARKED IN GARAGE OVERNIGHT. WALE UP IN MORNING TO GO ABOUT MY BUSINESS, CAR WON'T START - PRODUCES THE INFAMOUS CLICKING SOUND. BATTERY TESTED GOOD AND SO DID THE ALTERNATOR; HAD THEM BOTH CHECKED WHERE I BOUGHT THE BATTERY. (PICTURE ATTACHED OF ALTERNATOR TEST). NOW, MY WIFE IS AFRAID OF GETTING STRANDED SOMEWHERE - AND ISN'T COMFORTABLE DRIVING THE CAR.
Nov 02, 2020
I PURCHASED A NEW REPLACEMENT BATTERY FROM CHEVROLET IN NOVEMBER 2018. ON MAY 21. 2019, WITH ONLY 3,670 MILES ON THE NEW BATTERY, THE CAR WOULD NOT START. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND WAS CHARGED. THE DEALER EXPLAINED THAT IF I DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR 30 MILES A DAY, THE BATTERY WILL NOT MAINTAIN A CHARGE AFTER THREE OR FOUR DAYS. FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS, I HAVE DRIVEN THIS VEHICLE LESS THAN 30 MILES A DAY AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT I BUY A BATTERY TENDER FOR THE CAR BUT I HAVE NO ACCESS TO A 110 VOLT PLUG. IN DECEMBER 2019, I AM GOING TO TEXAS AND MY CAR WILL BE PARKED AT THE AIRPORT FOR FIVE DAYS AND I AM AFRAID THAT THE BATTERY WILL BE DEAD WHEN I RETURN. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND SAW THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM AMONGST 2014 EQUINOX OWNERS. GENERAL MOTORS CONFIRMED THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE. GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD INFORM OWNERS OF THIS ISSUE AND RECOMMEND A SOLUTION.
Jun 03, 2019
AIR STOPPED BLOWING OUT OF DEFROSTER VENTS ONLY BLOWING OUT OF FRONT VENTS AND FLOOR. COULD NOT CONTROL THIS BY SWITCHES. POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE HAD DEFROSTER BEEN NEEDED WHILE DRIVING. OUT OF WARRANTY, HAPPENED AT APPROXIMENTY 66000 MILES. WAS TOLD ACTUATOR FAILED.
Dec 29, 2018
+ 8 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
11 complaints
While my daughter was driving in very cold weather ...she here a pop sound and ALL warning lites fir low oil came on...she stopped immediately..the car was towed and a blocked frozen PCV vent caused the rear seal to blow...GM is aware of this defect with no intention to reimburse for repairs
Jan 24, 2025
I was driving in busy traffic with no warning signs, no check engine lights when all of a sudden my engine lost power an would not restart. I had to get a tow from Kentucky to Michigan to a near by Mechanic where he ran a boroscope. The timing chain failed which then valves hit the pistons. I know this has been a big problem for this year equinox.
Dec 25, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the tachometer was elevated to 4,200 RPM. The contact had not depressed the accelerator; the contact removed her foot from the accelerator pedal and heard an abnormal sound like air rushing into the vehicle coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the instrument cluster needles went to zero and then started fluctuating. The contact stated lost motive power with the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact stated that the check engine, stabili-trak, and service power steering warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,632.
Sep 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the rear main seal had blown on three separate occasions. The failure occurred each time at start-up. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the rear main seal was replaced twice, however, on the third failure there were additional damages done to the vehicle, and the contact was informed that the engine and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.
Feb 16, 2022
WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, STARTED HEARING KNOCKING SOUND AND WITHIN MINUTES A LOUD BANG AND THE CAR CAME TO A HALT. GOT OUT AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND ALL THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE DRAINED ONTO THE GROUND.
Mar 01, 2021
+ 6 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
11 complaints
high oil consumption, plugged/damaged PCV valve. This is a known problem with 2010-2014 chevy equinox and a special coverage was issued in 2015, but not all affected vehicles were included in this special coverage, but my vehicle was not included even though the model, year, mileage, and specific issue are all the same as other equinox's that do fall under this special coverage. The special coverage needs to be extended to additional vehicles and Chevy will not address this complaint from me directly. The safety issue is that this problem was going on for months, but the check engine light did not go off to alert me of an issue. I noticed a sound when the vehicle was idling and when my car was suddenly not making it to the next scheduled oil change without being extremely low on oil. Had I not noticed the sound or checked my oil level on the spot (which the average consumer may not due) my engine would have seized up on the highway because it was down 3 quarts even though I had a recent oil change. The car does not make it between standard oil change time frames of 3,000-4,000 miles due to the heavy oil consumption from the defective pcv valve.
Feb 05, 2024
My timing chain is going out and it only has 145,000. I have only owned this vehicle for a year.
Sep 01, 2022
At 129,000 miles the car threw a p0420 code for the catalytic converter being bad. Yes, it is available for inspection. The car burns up oil like it gets paid for it at about the rate of a quart every other week or so which is a known issue for this type of vehicle but Chevy refuses to issue a recall for this year for some reason. The catalytic converter failure is directly related to the excessive engine oil consumption. The check engine light is illuminated.
Feb 10, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE VEHICLE STALLED, LOSS POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND HESITATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWED DOWN AND FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS ABOUT TO SHUT-OFF AGAIN. THE CONTACT CALLED TODD WENZEL CHEVROLET INC. LOCATED AT 3156 HIGHLAND DR, HUDSONVILLE, MI 49426, AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Oct 02, 2020
ON THURSDAY, 31 JANUARY I WAS DRIVING MY 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX HOME FROM WORK ON THE HIGHWAY DOING ABOUT 60-62 MPH AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE FOLLOWED UP WITH MY CAR MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND THE DISPLAY STATING THE CAR WAS LOW ON OIL AND THE ENGINE WAS POWERING DOWN, TO STOP THE CAR IMMEDIATELY. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A LOCAL MUFFLER SHOP BEFORE MY CAR DIED. THEY WERE ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AFTER SOME DIAGNOSTICS AND STATED THAT THEY HAD SEEN THIS SAME ISSUE RECENTLY WITH MULTIPLE CHEVY EQUINOX'S. THEY ALSO INFORMED ME OF A TSB DATED JAN 22, 2016. THE REF # IS PIP5093B. THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE AND RECOMMENDED THAT I CONTACT CHEVY ABOUT A POSSIBLE RECALL AND TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. AS SOON AS I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, I TOLD THE GENTLEMAN I HAD A CHEVY EQUINOX WITH A MAJOR OIL LEAK. HE IMMEDIATELY TOLD ME IT WAS THE REAR MAIN SEAL. I ASKED HIM HOW HE KNEW THAT AND HE STATED THAT WITH THE COLD WEATHER WE HAVE BEEN HAVING THAT HE HAD A FEW OTHERS IN THE SHOP CURRENTLY THAT WERE GETTING REPAIRED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. I ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY TYPE OF RECALL OR ANYTHING AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT. I CONTACTED CHEVY AND ASKED ABOUT THE ISSUE. I TRIED TO STRESS MY CONCERN WITH THE FACT THAT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SO MUCH RECENTLY WITH THE HOPES THAT THIS WOULD BE LOOKED INTO BY CHEVY. A CASE WAS IMMEDIATELY CREATED, AND I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE OFFICIALLY DIAGNOSED BY A CHEVY DEALERSHIP BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE. SO I HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED TO A CHEVY DEALERSHIP SINCE IT WAS NOT DRIVABLE. WHILE THE TOW TRUCK OPERATOR WAS LOADING MY CAR FOR TRANSPORT, HE INFORMED ME THAT HE HAD RECENTLY TOWED MULTIPLE EQUINOX'S RECENTLY DUE TO THE SAME MASSIVE OIL LEAK. THE DEALERSHIP CONTACTED ME AND CONFIRMED THE ISSUE WAS THE REAR MAIN SEAL. I WAS TOLD THAT THE COST OF REPAIRS WOULD BE $2,184.00 + TAX.
Feb 06, 2019
+ 6 more complaints for this component
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
10 complaints
The engines in the 2014 equinox has a defect just like The Silverados.. they should have had a class action suit against that as well I've spoke with many ppl who had issues with their 2.4 eco tech engine it bucks at the stop signs cuts off and high fuel consumption
May 08, 2025
I used to go to Chevy for service and was seeing the same issue and got frustrated. Starting going to Meineke and they found out that I had an ongoing oil consumption issue. I contacted Chevy and GM. They said the vehicle had too much mileage and I tried to explain the issue. I went back to the Chevy dealership and they didn't find an oil consumption issue. There was a major lawsuit in other states regarding this as well. I didn't have all these issues brought to my attention until I went to Meineke and performed my own research.
May 07, 2025
Oil consumption issue turned into motor having to be replaced and endless other things being replaced.
Aug 24, 2023
Something wrong with the fueling system, and have a really bad oil leak, and the car burns oil so fast it’s ridiculous. We’re always having to add oil to the car, atleast a qt at a time.
Jan 18, 2023
Car consumes oil at an alarming rate. Fuel system is constantly inoperable and needs fixing. Car is not made up to standards of safety
Sep 27, 2022
+ 5 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8 complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The blank warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 17-NA-098; but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Mar 17, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH in cold weather, the vehicle was shuddering. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the work garage, where the contact noticed that a significant amount of oil had leaked onto the ground. A mobile mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the main crankshaft seal had failed because the PCV system had frozen. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance in covering the repair under Technical Service Bulletin: Bulletin No: PIP5093B. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Jan 16, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal oil odor detected. The contact pulled over and noticed there was a puddle of oil on the roadway. The contact checked underneath the vehicle and noticed oil on the undercarriage. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under TSB: 14882 Special Coverage Adjustment – Plugged PCV Orifice in Intake Manifold. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the repairs were not covered. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
Jan 25, 2024
The contact owns 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while his daughter was driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. Additionally, the vehicle stalled while at a complete stop at a traffic light. The contact stated that his daughter verified that the vehicle had sufficient fuel. The contact's daughter was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving; however, the vehicle stalled while at a complete stop at another traffic light. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated, and there was smoke entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that his daughter exited the vehicle and went to a Police Station for assistance. The vehicle was pushed to Police Station. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under Technical Service Bulletin Number: 14882. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
Jan 22, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced rough idling with exhaust fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the exhaust manifold was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
May 30, 2023
+ 3 more complaints for this component
STEERING
8 complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the steering wheel seized and a warning message was displayed on the instrument panel to check the steering wheel. The vehicle was diagnosed by a mechanic and the contact was informed that the power steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 53,000. The VIN was not available.
Sep 20, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70-75 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO RESPOND, WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY. THE CONTACT CALLED MALLOY CHEVROLET (2700 VALLEY AVE, WINCHESTER, VA 22601, (540) 931-0514) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Apr 05, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 63 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE STEERING WHEEL FORCIBLY TO THE LEFT, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO UNLOCK ITSELF AND ALMOST FLIP THE VEHICLE OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRADLEY HUBLER CHEVROLET (317-736-5141, LOCATED AT 1550 N MORTON ST, FRANKLIN, IN 46131) WHERE THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS REPROGRAMMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED THE CONTACT A $100 REBATE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,922.
Jun 04, 2019
"SERVICE POWER STEERING" WARNING REPEATEDLY OCCURS WHEN CAR IS DRIVING. ALTHOUGH IT USUALLY OCCURS ON THE HIGHWAY, IT HAS OCCURRED IN TOWN AS WELL. DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO FIND OUT CAUSE.
Jul 23, 2018
MOTORHOME MONACO EXECUTIVE 45' TAG AXLE COACH 525HP CUMMINS TOAD CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2014 SUBJECT VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW 2014 NSA TOW BAR, 6000# LIMIT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION SURGE BRAKES BLUEOX BASEPLATE, PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. WHILE TOWING FOUR DOWN BEHIND MY MOTORHOME, I ENCOUNTERED ROAD CONSTRUCTION. TURNING SLOWLY ON A VERY BUMPY SITE, THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE CAR REFUSED TO FOLLOW THE TRACK OF THE MOHO AND BEGAN A VIOLENT SHAKING MOTION. I HAD TO STOP IN A TRAFFIC LANE ON THE INTERSTATE THEN PROCEED FORWARD AGAIN SLOWLY IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE WOBBLE. IT APPEARS THE ISSUE IS INSUFFICIENT CASTER ON THE FRONT END WHILE BEING TOWED. IT ALSO APPEARS TO ONLY OCCUR WITH THE 4CYL MODEL WITH ELECTRIC STEERING. THE 6CYL MODEL HAS HYDRAULIC STEERING. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RECREATE THE WOBBLE IN A SAFE LOCATION. IF IT OCCURS ON THE HIGHWAY IT'S VERY DANGEROUS AS THE VEHICLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE. TWO POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS ARE NOT REMOVING THE FUSE RECOMMENDED IN MY MANUAL WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE ELECTRIC STEERING TO BE ENERGIZED. I'M NOT SURE OF ANY OTHER ISSUES THAT MIGHT RESULT FROM THIS PRACTICE. THE OTHER SOLUTION WOULD BE TO BUNGEE CORD THE STEERING WHEEL TO INCREASE PRESSURE ON THE FRONT END. AGAIN, NOT SURE OF CONSEQUENCES. I'M LOOKING FOR A PERMANENT SOLUTION SUCH AS A WIRING HARNESS/JUMPER WHICH WOULD STILL ALLOW THE FUSE TO BE PULLED YET KEEP THE STEERING ENERGIZED. CHRYSLER HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THE JEEP CHEROKEE. I AM HOPING THE EQUINOX IS SIMILAR IN CONSTRUCTION AND THIS IS A SOLUTION. I'VE BEEN TOWING FOR OVER 40 YEARS WITH 85,000 MILES ON THIS COACH. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. TOGETHER PERHAPS WE CAN SOLVE THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION. I'M NOT ALONE WITH THIS ISSUE AS I HAVE DOCUMENTATION FROM OTHERS WHO'VE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE.
Oct 15, 2016
+ 3 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7 complaints
Check engine light on. Fuel pump, lines and gaskets leaking fuel.
Apr 05, 2023
WHILE DRIVING 52 MPH, SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN, QUICKLY. IT DID STOP WHEN I HIT BRAKES.
Mar 17, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT STOP, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ABNORMALLY WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE ENTERING THE DRIVEWAY OF HIS RESIDENCE, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND BECAME AWARE OF AN OIL AND GASOLINE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BRYDEN MOTORS 548 BROAD ST, BELOIT, WI 53511 WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE REAR MAIN SEAL. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92.000.
Feb 20, 2020
CAR STALLS MOVING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. CAR STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN AT A STOP LIGHT, OR WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN.
Dec 10, 2019
LOSE POWER/SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC.DANGER TO DRIVE ON EXPRESSWAY
Nov 19, 2019
+ 2 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
6 complaints
My car is getting rid of oil very fast and when I hit my breaks my car jerks very bad and I don’t have the money to take it to a shop right now but I’ve had some friends have the same problem
Jun 24, 2023
I was driving and the vehicle suddenly seemed sluggish. A warning came on the dash stating low oil pressure and the car began shaking wildly. I quickly pulled over and a warning to turn the engine off appeared and all the dash lights began to illuminate. I turned off the engine and had the car towed. I had it looked at and was told there was no oil in the car (I have regular oil changes) and that a faulty PVC valve was the culprit. I received no warning that the oil was running low in the car. There were never any oil spots in my driveway indicating a leak, this all happened suddenly as I was driving and now my engine is damaged. I’ve had issues with oil consumption in this vehicle before and in my research it appears this is a common issue with this vehicle make and model and Chevy doesn’t appear to be interested in rectifying it.
Jan 31, 2023
I live in Michigan and my vehicle is a 2014 Chevy Equinox 2.4 liter with 93351 miles on it. Was driving vehicle home when all the dash lights illuminated and vehicle stalled. Towed vehicle to my house, called my mechanic told him what had happened and had him take a look at it. He had found that the rear main oil seal was leaking quite badly. With the recent bad weather we had with temps being quite cold my mechanic did some research and found a service bulletin (14882 special coverage adjustment-plugged pcv orifice in intake manifold) which in turn causes the rear main seal to blow out and start leaking. I reached out to some local dealerships and they claim my vehicle is not covered under that service campaign bulletin according to my VIN although year, make, mode, and engine does. This should very easily be able to become a recall for GM.
Jan 02, 2023
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLE IS CONSUMING 4 QUARTS OF OIL PER WEEK. THIS RESULTS IN A LOUD VEHICLE, AND SHAKING DURING A STOP. THERE IS NO LEAK IN THE OIL CANISTER, FOR I HAVE SPENT $1100 ON IT RECENTLY. THE ENGINE IS BURNING THE OIL AT AN UNREASONABLE RATE.
Feb 05, 2021
2014 EQUINOX. LEFT TRAIL AND PUDDLE OF OIL UP TO AND INTO MY CUSTOMER'S DRIVEWAY. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED AND PER THE REPAIR FACILITY AND THEN LOCAL CHEVY DEALER "THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM". THE PCV VALVE STUCK DUE TO MOISTURE IN THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL TO BLOW OUT. 112K MILES AND PERFECT UP TO THIS POINT. MY VIN # PER DEALERSHIP IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY (AS MANY ONLINE HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED).
Jan 09, 2020
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
5 complaints
MY 14 EQUINOX ATTEMPTED TO START ON IT'S OWN WHILE VEHICLE OFF BUT KEY IN IGNITION. I WAS WAITING FOR A FRIEND TO COME OUT OF STORE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND STATIONARY. SOLENOIDS ND MODULES KEEP NEEDING REPLACED
Sep 05, 2020
BOUGHT THE CAR IN DEC 2018. JUST GOT THE OIL CHANGED AND MECHANIC SAID THE SEALS WERE LEAKING REALLY BAD. OIL WAS ALL UNDERNEATH MY CAR. ALSO MY DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LIGHT KEPT GOING OUT AND MELTING THE WIRING. THEN MY POWER SEATS STOPPED WORKING. BOTTOM LINE IS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE WITH MY GRANDKIDS AND MY AIR WENT OUT BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND ALL OTHER LIGHTS ABS, ETC. I COULD HARDLY STEER THE CAR OFF THE ROAD.
May 17, 2020
I OWN A 2014 EQUINOX IT HAS 103,000. THE CODE WAS FOR A POSITION ACTUATOR SENSOR ( TIMING VARIABLE SOLENOID). I REPLACED IT, SIMPLE FIX. ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON. WITHIN THE NEXT COUPLE MONTHS I REALIZE MY VEHICLE IDLES ON THE LOWER SIDE.MY VEHICLE ALMOST STALLED OUT WHILE IN A DRIVE THRU ONE DAY. ONCE YOU PUT SOME GAS TO IT SEEMS OK. PROBLEM GOES AWAY FOR A WHILE. THEN FINALLY ONE DAY I GO TO LEAVE WORK AND MY STABILITRAK MESSAGE POPS UP AND TAKES MANY TIMES TO START. MY LIGHTS ACT WEIRD. CAR GET STUCK TURNING OVER AND WENT TO LIMP MODE. I FINALLY GET IT TO COME OUT OF THIS SOMEHOW AND MAKE MY LONG COMMUTE HOME, BUT I CAN TELL THE POWER IN MY CAR IS LACKING.NO MESSAGES JUST A ENGINE LIGHT WITH THE SAME CODES. NEXT DAY MY CAR STARTS FINE AND LIKE NOTHING IS WRONG. CAR STALLS OUT 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING LOT. BARELY GET IT HOME. THEN ACTS LIKE NOTHING HAPPENS. STALLS OUT WHILE IN MCDONALD DRIVE THRU WITH MY KIDS. WILL NOT START, HAD TO PUSH IT TO A PARKING SPOT. AFTER 20 MINUTES I GET IT TO START, BUT I HAVE NO RPMS AND IT FEELS LIKE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN MY CAR IS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY. I MAKE IT TO MY MOMS, WHICH IS VERY CLOSE TO MCDONALD. PARK IT, PICK IT UP THAT NIGHT. STARTS UP LIKE NOTHING IS WRONG. I DECIDE TO TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC. FIRST VISIT WAS A $33 PART THAT COST ME $400 WORTH OF LABOR. THEY DIAGNOSED MY CAR WITH THEIR COMPUTER, NONE OF MY SENSORS ARE BAD. ENGINE LIGHT STATES OTHER WISE. CAR DOES ALL THE SYMPTOMS AGAIN ALONG WITH LOUD ENGINE NOISE. TURNS OUT MY TIMING CHAIN IS BAD (1,614 REPAIR). 24 HRS LATER. WON'T START FOR ME, FINALLY GET IT ON. ENGINE LIGHT ON, IDLE ISSUES SO ON. AS OF 2 DAYS AFTER THAT. ENGINE LIGHT GOES OFF LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED. MECHANIC STATED I HAD NO DAMAGE TO MOTOR AND ALL LOOKS GOOD. I BELIEVE THERE IS A ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND TIMING CHAIN ISSUES WITH THIS 2.4L ENGINE.A SAFETY HAZARD AND NEED RECALLED.
Feb 06, 2020
BAD OIL CONSUMPTION AND OIL WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON. WHILE DRIVING WITH MY KIDS THE SUV STARTED TO IDLE VERY ROUGH AND WOULD JUST SHUT OFF ONCE I GOT INTO SLOWER TRAFFIC. AFTER THE 4TH TIME IN LESS THEN 2 MILES OF TRAFFIC THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC. I WAS TOLD THAT THE CODE THAT WAS DISPLAYED WAS FOR THE VVT SOLENOID AND SO I HAD IT REPLACED ALONG WITH AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT OIL CAN EFFECT THE VVT SOLENOID SO I SHOULD CHANGE THE OIL FREQUENTLY FOR THE NEXT YEAR. EACH TIME I DID AN OIL CHANGE I STARTED NOTICING THAT LESS OIL WAS DRAINING OUT THEN WHAT WAS PUT IN. AFTER THE YEAR I WENT BACK TO FULL SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGES AT 6000 MILES APART BUT THEN HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE DRIVING ROUGH AND MAKING WEIRD NOISES 8 MONTHS LATER. ALONG WITH MISSING OIL ON THE CHANGE BETWEEN. NOT LONG AFTER THIS MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IN BOSTON TRAFFIC WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS NEARLY HIT BEFORE SHE COULD GET TO A SAFE PLACE WHERE I WAS ABLE TO TOW IT BACK HOME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND GAVE THE SAME CODE FOR THE VVT. I REPLACED THIS FOR A SECOND TIME AND WHILE REPLACING I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE OIL WAS EXTREMELY LOW (LESS THEN A QUART CAME OUT). I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC FOR FURTHER TESTING AND HE SAID THAT AT NO POINT DURING HIS TEST PERIOD DID THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT EVER ILLUMINATE. I HAVE BEEN ADDING ALMOST 2 QUARTS EVERY 5-8 HUNDRED MILES JUST TO KEEP UP WITH IT. I FOUND SEVERAL OTHER EQUINOX OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE SO I CALLED THE LOCAL CHEVY CENTER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE ARE A FEW COMPLAINTS THAT THEY SEE FROM EQUINOX OWNERS WITH THE 2.4L ENGINES BURNING OIL HOWEVER, THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I MENTIONED THE SERVICE BULLETINS THAT I FOUND ABOUT THESE ISSUES AND HE JUST SAID THAT THEY DON'T MEAN ANYTHING AND THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS.
Apr 20, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER THE REDUCE ENGINE POWER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ECM FUSE WAS BLOWN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500. UPDATED 1/13/15*CN UPDATED 01/15/15*JB
Dec 01, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 complaints
The vehicles electrical system failed or faulted while operating. Engine went into a slow mode while operating in traffic. After stopping vehicle would not restart. very dangerous for an elderly person operating the vehicle.
Aug 29, 2025
THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WHENEVER STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN AND IN DRIVE. HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO KEEP RPM AT NORMAL LEVEL, OTHERWISE IT WILL GO DOWN TO 500 RPM OR SHUT OFF. VEHICLE RATTLES AND SHAKES WHEN DRIVING. CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY, REPLACED O2 SENSOR, HAD THE ENGINE REBUILT 6 MONTHS AGO BECAUSE OF A RECALL. THIS IS HIGHLY UNSAFE, UNRELIABLE AND ABSOLUTELY NOT OK FOR A CAR WITH 87,000 MILES. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT IS OBVIOUS FROM READING THROUGH DIFFERENT FORUMS ON THE INTERNET THAT A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME EXACT ISSUE AT DIFFERENT MILEAGES.
Mar 23, 2021
AS I WAS DRIVING MY ENGINE JUST QUIT WORKING AND MY EMERGENCY LIGHT WERE NIT FUNCTIONING. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS ADVISED IT COULD BE MY FUEL PUMP. THEY MENTION THIS SPECIFIC TYPE OF CARS ARE KNOW FOR THESE ISSUE. FUEL PUMP FAILS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUST STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
Mar 05, 2020
WHEN GOING IN REVERSE, OR COMING OFF A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY STALL OUT. WHILE IT STARTS UP RIGHT AWAY, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. MY VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS ABOUT 4-6 TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR. CHEVY SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG, AND THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE. ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WORK, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE JUST TURNS OFF.
Jun 29, 2017
TIRES
4 complaints
My steering wheel was vibrating as well as my car. I thought i needed an alignment. Mechanic said it was my tire. There is a bulge in the side wall and tire is about to split. Tire size 225/65R17 DTR1DEX
Oct 26, 2021
Steering wheel was vibrating as well as car. Thought I needed an alignment. Mechanic pointed out it was my tires. Said side wall was about to split open. Bulge in tires
Oct 26, 2021
COMPLETE AND SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR (SIDEWALL BLOWOUT) AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE. GENERAL ALTIMAX RT43 102H BW 225/65R17 102H DOT VY2Y WBL4 1319. TIRE BEAD REMAINED INTACT ON THE RIM AFTER DRIVING TO SAFETY. THERE IS A ONE INCH TEAR IN THE SIDEWALL NO OTHER PUNCTURES OR TEARS ON ANY OTHER PART OF THE TIRE.
Apr 02, 2021
TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR KEEPS SHOWING WILD NUMBERS ON ALL 4 TIRES 38, 32, 34, 35 FOR EXAMPLE EVEN WHEN THEY ARE PROPERLY INFLATED AT 35 LBS PER TIRE. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER DRIVING OR IN PARK. GOT LETTER FROM GM MY ONBOARD NAVIGATION NEEDED UPDATE FOR $135 AND THE CAR IS BARELY 2 YRS OLD AT 45K MILES. CALLED CEO OF GM COMPLAINED & THEY HAD THE ATTITUDE WELL WE CAN'T UPGRADE IT FOR FREE. THEY HAD TO HAVE KNOWN BEFORE THE 2014 MODEL WAS SOLD THAT THERE WAS GOING TO BE AN UPDATE IN 2016 BUT NO ONE TOLD ME AS THE BUYER/CUSTOMER AT TIME OF PURCHASE. DON'T THIN MY NEXT VEHICLE WILL BE A GM PRODUCT. *TR
Oct 21, 2016
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4 complaints
STABILITRAK LIGHT, POWER STEERING LIGHT COME ON AND ALL THE GAUGES START TO GO UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. *TR
May 10, 2020
FIRST TWO DAYS OF HAVING VEHICLE WITH 36K MILES AND I'M AT A RED LIGHT AND THE THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF. ALL THE LIGHT WERE ON AND THE GAS NEEDLE NEVER MOVED. I HAD TO CUT CAR OFF AND THEN TURN IT BACK ON. AT THIS POINT IT WOULD CONTINUE TO SHUT OF IF I HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I GOOGLED MY ISSUE AND WAS ABLE TO GET HOME SAFELY BY PUTTING CAR IN NEUTRAL EVERY TIME I HAD TO STOP. A CHIP WAS REPLACED. NOW I'M ALMOST AT 75K MILES AND THE STABILITRAK AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON SIMULTANEOUSLY AND SOMETIMES WITH A LOSS OF POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 5 TIMES IN ONE WEEK. TOOK TO CHEVY DEALER AND THEY HAVE NO CLUE. WAITED FOUR HOURS FOR THEM TO TELL ME THAT THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND ALL LIGHTS ARE OFF AND TO DRIVE UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS. THIS OCCURS IF I'M TURNING OR BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. SOMETIMES EVEN AFTER WAITING 15 SECONDS TO RESTART CAR, IT HAS TROUBLE TURNING OVER. I LET SIT FOR ANOTHER 15 SECONDS AND IT'S FINE WITH NO PROBLEMS BUT THE CHECK ENGINE REMAINS ON BUT WILL BE OFF IN THE MORNING. LOSING POWER ON A CONGESTED 6 LANE HIGHWAY WOULD NOT BE GOOD BUSINESS FOR CHEVROLET.
Nov 09, 2018
SPUDDERS MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN TRYING TO GO THEN DIES AS SOON AS I GIVE IT GAS. DIES MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY BUT TURNS RIGHT BACK ON. DIED TRYING TO CROSS A HIGHWAY. VERY DANGEROUS.
Jul 19, 2018
MY VEHILCLE JUST SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND IT DOES IT ON A CONSTANT BASIS LIKE WHEN IM BACKING UP OR LOW ACCELERATION. I GOT A DIAGNOSTICS DONE AND I GOT ERROR CODE P0011 AND P0010 WHICH IS INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITIONING TIMING IS OVER ADVANCED. IVE ONLY OWNED THIS CAR SINCE MARCH 2017 AND IT IS OCT. 2017 AND IVE HAD THE ISSUE FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS ISSIE OCCURED BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE FOR THIS VEHICLE.
Oct 02, 2017
STRUCTURE
4 complaints
DUE TO THE BUMPER BEINV SO LOW IT CONSTANTLY HANGS UP ONCU ON CURBS. 2 WEEKS AFTER OWNING MY 2014 EQUINOX I PARKED AND EENT TI TO A STORE. I HEARD NOTHING WHEN I PARKED BUT AS I BACKED UP I HEARD A SCRAPPING SOUND. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THE BUMPER HAD BEEN STUCK ON THE CONCRETE PARKING BLOCK. BECAUSE THE WHOLE FRONT IS ONE PIECE IT HAD PULLED AWAY FROM THE LIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS PIECE IS ATTACHED MAINLY BY LITTLE PLASTIC TEETH THAT FIT INTO LITTLE PLASTIC SQUARES. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD COST $400 TO REPLACE THE BUMPER BECAUSE THE LITTLE "TEETH" HAD BROKEN OFF. I COULD PUSH IT TOGETHER WITH VERY LITTLE EFFORT. IT REMINDED ME OF THE PLASTIC MODEL CARS I USED TO BUILD.
Jul 26, 2019
I PURCHASED A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX IN SEPTEMBER 2015. IT HAD 10 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT RIGHT OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 1700 MILES ON IT BECAUSE IT'S PARKED IN THE GARAGE 90% OF THE TIME. IN NOVEMBER 2017 I OPENED THE VENT PART OF THE SUN ROOF AND HEARD A LOUD CRACK SOUND. WHEN I TRIED TO CLOSE IT, IT WOULDN'T CLOSE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT IT BROKE BECAUSE THERE WAS DIRT IN IT. IT COST ME $1,000 TO REPLACE THE WHOLE MECHANISM INCLUDING THE WINDOW BECAUSE THEY DON'T MAKE PARTS FOR IT. MY QUESTION TO THE DEALER AND CHEVY WAS 'HOW DOES DIRT GET INTO A SUNROOF THAT IS CLOSED ALL THE TIME? THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN I DON'T KNOW. NO ONE CAN EVEN TELL ME HOW TO MAINTAIN IT SO THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN. I BELIEVE THAT IT IS EITHER A DEFECT WITH THE SUN ROOF OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION AT THE FACTORY. THE NEW SUN ROOF IS MADE TO BE MORE HEAVY DUTY BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT IN TWO YEARS I'LL HAVE TO REPLACE THIS ALSO. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON ASKED IF I DRIVE IT IN AREAS THAT THERE IS A LOT OF DUST. THE ANSWER WAS NO, BUT SHOULDN'T IT BE MADE TO KEEP DUST OUT? AFTER ALL, IT IS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CAR.
Nov 29, 2017
2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CREAK/POP NOISES FROM RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE REPAIR FOR THE VEHICLE WAS UNACCEPTABLE.. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE GUARANTEED THAT THE REPAIR WILL NOT FAIL. UPDATED 05/10/2017 *JS
May 10, 2017
VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE SPACE, WHEN YOU PUT DOWN THE BACK SEAT, HAD TO BUY A SPACER WHICH WAS ONE HUNDRED AN THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS, I FEEL YOU SHOULD HAVE PROVIDE WITH THE VEHICLE. I HAVE DOGS, ONE GOT HIS LEG CAUGHT I WOULD LIKE A REFUND, SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO NOT AIR FOR THE BACK SEAT VERY POOR DESIGN. YOU SENT ME A LETTER ON A 2006 CHEVY COBALT, HAVE NOT OWN FOR FOUR YEARS PLEASE CORRECT YOUR RECORDS, I HAVE 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX. *TR
Sep 06, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
THERE IS A ABOUT 3 MILES WHERE I USE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN GOING TO STORE . WHEN ENGAGING CRUSIE CONTROL AT AROUND 30 MPH MOTOR WOULD REV. UP , TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE . WENT TO DEALER , THEY SAID WITH OUT CODES THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING . NO ENGINE LIGHT BUT DON'T KNOW IF CODES MAY BE THERE , DEALER DID NOT CHECK .
Feb 20, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE TURNED OFF IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,974.
Apr 16, 2018
STOPPED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WAITING TO PULL OUT ON THE HWY. I HAD BEEN THERE ALREADY ABOUT 1 MINUTE, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED WHICH CAUSED ME TO HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME (18 WHEELER). IT WAS AS IF YOUR CAR IS IN PARK AND YOU REV YOUR ENGINE. IT WOULDN'T STOP WITH THE BRAKES. IT SEEMED I HAD NO CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE AND IT TOOK OFF ON ITS OWN. I HAVE SINCE READ OTHERS HAVING SIMILAR EXPERIENCES OF "TAKING OFF" OR GOING FROM 2 RPM TO 4 WITHOUT THEIR FOOT BEING ON THE GAS. I ALSO REQUESTED THE DEALERSHIP TO CHECK FOR ANY REASON THIS MAY HAVE HAPPENED BESIDES FIXING THE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
Apr 10, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL" MY 2014 CHEVY EQX ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE GOES FROM 2RPM TO 4 RPM WITH MY FOOT OF THE GAS. THIS HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES ON DIFFERENT DATES, DIFFERENT SPEEDS.
Mar 10, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
I have had several codes pop up on my Equinox, such as P0016, P0017, P0089 and P228D. All of these codes are between the Crankshaft position, variable timing position and high pressure fuel issues. I almost wrecked my SUV because of these 3 factors and I have seen thousands of videos on YouTube with other people having the same issues. This is beyond dangerous to be out on the road driving and these codes pop up causing "Reduce Speed" warnings and "Stabilitrak". This will be the 2nd time I've had to replace the Crankshaft position sensor and Variable Timing Solenoid, along with a brand new timing kit that I had put on right after I bought the car over a year ago, that is now in need of repair. There has to be some way that Chevrolet can fix these issues for those of us who buy their vehicles. They are supposed to be safe, dependable, durable and last longer than what they do before they start having all of these issues. I have had so many problems with the last 2 Equinox's that I have owned and each one of them have all had the same error messages pop up within a year or less of driving them, some have lasted over a year. I as a vehicle owner should not be held responsible for these kinds of issues going on in a vehicle that I still owe for. Chevrolet needs to understand and take care of their customers to prevent accidents from happening, vehicles from breaking down after short periods of time and replace/repair these malfunctions at their cost so that people like me don't keep going out here spending hundreds of dollars for the same fix after a year or 2 replacing, and it sometimes still not even fix the problem. There are so many others out here with the same exact issues that I am having, P0016, P0017, P0089 and 228D codes all dealing with fuel, vehicle speed, Stabilitrak, etc. Something has to be done about this and there has to be a way where they can be fixed for longer than 50,000 miles
Oct 08, 2024
My vehicle has all symptoms of the timing chain slipping or being loose. Just as millions of others who owns a chevy equinox with a 2.4 motor. Drives like crap, stalls out unexpectedly, which is very dangerous, exhaust fumes enter cabin of vehicle, toxicity to lungs. Extreme fuel intake consumption, erotic idle issues, extreme oil consumption all these issues have progressively gotten worse. This is very much a safety hazard in more than ONE way! GM needs to be held responsible and FIX THEIR problem selling such faulty and pitiful parts to their customers. After this I will NEVER own a chevy again. HIGHLY disappointed! Fixing a timing chain issue is NOT cheap, nor should it be the responsibility of any chevy equinox owner seeing as how there are so many other people who share the SAME issue, like duh. obviously, this is a manufacturer defect. HOW HAS THIS NOT BEEN RECALLED YET??????? This issue is a safety risk hazard to the customers of this vehicle. Obviously, the timing chains in these 2.4 motors of all years of equinox's are defective and GMC are the ones who need to be held responsible and fix THEIR mistakes, this is ridiculous, how has a recall not happened, there are millions of people with the SAME COMPLAINT???
Sep 19, 2023
THE 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX WILL STALL WHEN ACCELERATING. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED, THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSEAN ACCIDENT. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN NUMEROUS TIMES AND SPENT OVER 2K ON REPAIRS. CURRENTLY MY VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, NO CODES. IT APPEARS THAT EVERYTHING IS OPERATING NORMALLY. IT IS NOT, I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE DRIVE THIS CAR BECAUSE I AM WORRIED THAT SHE COULD BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I RECENTLY FOUND THAT GM HAD IDENTIFIED THAT THIS VEHICLE CONSUMES A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL AND IT CAUSING ISSUES SIMILAR TO WHAT I AM REPORTING. ONLY ISSUE IS THEY ARE REQUIRING A OIL CONSUMPTION TEST REQUIRING MULTIPLE VISITS TO THE DEALERSHIP OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. IN THE MEAN TIME I AM GOING TO CONTINUE TO STALL PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, PUTTING MY LIFE AND OTHERS LIFE AT RISK. THERE NEEDS TO BE A MANDATORY RECALL AND CORRECT THIS ISSUE. THE ATTACHED PICTURE SHOWS THE LAST TWO OIL CHANGES AND THE AMOUNT OF OIL RETRIEVED. MY MOST RECENT I HAD LESS THAN 2.5 QUARTS LEFT. THERE IS NO LEAK ON MY VEHICLE, AND I CHANGE MY OIL ABOUT EVERY 5K MILES PER MANUFACTURER SUGGESTIONS.
Sep 22, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH there were two vehicles ahead that were stopped. The contact depressed the brake pedal however she lost control of the vehicle causing her to crash into a guardrail. The contact was severely injured and sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Nov 18, 2022
THIS IS AN ADDENDUM THAT I POSTED ON 3/3/2015 ( SEE COMPLETE REPORT) REGARDING THE CRASH ALERT SYSTEM ACTIVATING WITHOUT REASON. A WEEK AGO ON A CLEAR, SUNNY DAY, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE AFTERNOON, WITHOUT ANY OBSTACLES OR CARS AROUND, THE RED ALERT LIGHT WENT ON AND, INSTEAD OF THE BRAKES PULSATING LIKE IN PAST INCIDENCES, THE BRAKES APPLIED THEMSELVES ALMOST STOPPING THE CAR BEFORE RELEASING. IF A CAR HAD BEEN BEHIND US, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A REAR-END COLLISION. I AM WAITING FOR A CALL FROM A GM REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING THIS MATTER. THEY AND THE DEALERSHIP WERE ALERTED ABOUT THE PAST INCIDENCES THAT HAVE OCCURRED. A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ASKED ME WHAT I WOULD LIKE DONE. MY RESPONSE WAS FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT! OR, POST A RECALL, SINCE MY VEHICLE ISN'T THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM ( SEE REPORT ON 2/16/2015.). *TR
Apr 16, 2015
THE COLLISON AVOIDENCE HAS BEEN ACTIVATIVED 4-5 TIMES. THE RED COLLISON LIGHT AND ALARM HAVE GONE OFF WHEN THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OR TO THE SIDE. IT FEELS LIKE THE EITHER THE BRAKE IS ACTIVATED OR AS IF SOMTHING IS FALLING OUT UNDER THE CAR. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING. *TR
Sep 02, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
3 complaints
My car went into safe mode while driving and reduced the speed of my vehicle. This vehicle only has app 85,000 miles on it.
Feb 09, 2022
2014 CHEVY EQUINOX WILL STALL WHEN ACCELERATING. THIS HAPPENS AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING YOU GO TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR TURNS OFF, THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN NUMEROUS TIMES AND SPENT OVER 2K ON REPAIRS. CURRENTLY MY VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, NO CODES. IT APPEARS THAT EVERYTHING IS OPERATING NORMALLY. IT IS NOT, I WILL NOT LET MY DAUGHTER DRIVE THIS CAR BECAUSE I AM WORRIED THAT SHE COULD BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I RECENTLY FOUND THAT GM HAD IDENTIFIED THAT THIS VEHICLE CONSUMES A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL AND IT CAUSING ISSUES SIMILAR TO WHAT I AM REPORTING. ONLY ISSUE IS THEY ARE REQUIRING A OIL CONSUMPTION TEST REQUIRING MULTIPLE VISITS TO THE DEALERSHIP OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. WHICH I HAVE DONE AND THEY STILL SAY ITS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. IN THE MEAN TIME I AM GOING TO CONTINUE TO STALL PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, PUTTING MY LIFE AND OTHERS LIFE AT RISK. THERE NEEDS TO BE A MANDATORY RECALL AND CORRECT THIS ISSUE. MY LAST TWO OIL CHANGES I HAD LESS THAN 2.5 QUARTS LEFT. THERE IS NO LEAK ON MY VEHICLE, AND I CHANGE MY OIL ABOUT EVERY 5K MILES PER MANUFACTURER SUGGESTIONS.
Jan 10, 2020
MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THINKING THAT THIS WOULD BE AN INVESTMENT AS A RELIABLE AND SAFE FAMILY CAR, IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A HEADACHE. IT CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 60K MILES AND IT HAS ENGINE FAILURE PROBLEMS AND ISN'T DRIVE-ABLE... THE ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING DOWN THE 91 FREEWAY FROM IRVINE TO RIVERSIDE AROUND 70 MPH. THE ENGINE LITERALLY SLOWED TO ABOUT 10-15 MPH. MY HUSBAND IS A DECORATED MARINE CORPS WAR VETERAN WHO HAS SURVIVE THREE TOURS IN AFGHANISTAN, WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT A HUMDRUM COMMUTE TO WORK ALMOST COST HIM HIS LIFE. AND NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND I AM TOO AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. THIS LIFE THREATENING SITUATION IS ONLY THE MOST SIGNIFICANT SOMETIMES THE CAR GET STUCK IN BACK UP CAM MODE OR THE RADIO SHUT OFF RANDOMLY AND REFUSES TO COME BACK ON. IF I AM GOING UP A HILL OR A MOUNTAIN THE CAR WON'T GO OVER 40 MPH, AND I CAN'T TRADE IT IN CAUSE I OWE MORE THAN WHAT THE CAR IS WORTH.
Dec 22, 2015
ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 complaints
SAME PROBLEM AS BULLETIN 14882 DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY NO WARNING LIGHT ENGINE STARTED RATTLING CAR SMOKE LOST POWER CAR DIED OIL EVERYWHERE PCV VALVE FROZE DUE TO EXCESSION ENGINE OIL BURNING AND BLEW THE ENGINE $2300 DOLLARS LATER SUPPOSEDLY FIXED MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN RT SINCE FILED COMPLAINT WITH CHEVY I WAS TOLD MY VIN NOT NOT PART OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN I HAVE READ THE SAME ISSSUE OVER AND OVER I CAR IS BACK IN THE SHOP TODAY 3.24.21 STILL HAVING ISSUES WILL NEVER BUY CHEVY AGAIN
Mar 24, 2021
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TWICE IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS, MOST RECENT REPAIR WAS JUNE 20, 2020, BOTH DURING A RAIN EVENT. REPLACED PLASTIC BALL JOINTS TWICE, FAILED TODAY JULY 8, 2020. SECOND COMPLAINT, EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, 3 QUARTS LOW AND NEVER SET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES, VEHICLE HAS 98K MILES
Jul 08, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING IN A BLIZZARD WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ZEIGLER BUICK OF LINCOLNWOOD (LOCATED AT 6900 MCCORMICK BLVD, LINCOLNWOOD, IL 60712, (847) 674-9000), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED DUE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR FEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 06, 2018
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T COME ON AND SOMETIMES IT DOES. IT'S BEEN DOING THIS FOR CLOSE TO 2 YEARS. PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS BEEN STICKING OFTEN. SOMETIMES I CAN BARLEY GET IT TO UNCLICK. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS.
Jul 11, 2019
2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG NON-DEPLOYMENT AND SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS FAILURE DURING FRONT END COLLISION. *SMD GM INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE AIR BAG PERFORMED AS DESIGNED. *JB UPDATED 11/15/2017*JS
Feb 01, 2017
WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT 9/8/2016. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS. FRONT END HEAVILY DAMAGED. AIRBAGS DID NOT WORK OR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT. DRIVING STRAIGHT AT INTERSECTION AND OTHER PARTY RAN RED LIGHT STRIKING THE LEFT FRONT AND CAUSING FRAME TO CRACK.
Oct 10, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
The temperature sensor keeps breaking down after using the car under normal conditions for 1–2 months of use. I have changed it a few times, as well as the electrical harnesses and connectors, and the problem persists.
Apr 11, 2025
started the car .i noticed the their was no door chime with the door open, no radio , radio display dear, no seat belt warning chime, no rear backup display camera. i drove car down to corner stopped and made right turn and everything was all right ,everything worked OK. this morning got into the car and no door chime,no seat belt chime no radio or display no back up camera, no on star . called my friend over and he checked the fuses .he checked fuse #9 radio fuse OK except for little tarnish on legs,checked display fuse #15 checked OK tarnish on fuse legs, checked the amplifier fuse #31 checked OK. but he replaced the fuses anyway, with new fuses. started car same problem as above o difference , one can drive the car lights ,turn signal bulbs OK
Mar 07, 2025
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
While driving down the interstate at approximately 70 mph the equinox would locks would start to cycle and at the same time the service stabiltrak and service power steering line would come on and the vehicle would drastically slow to around 30-40 mph, almost causing an accident. This is a well known issue with Chevrolet and they have not tried to resolve the issue. This is going to cause major issues when someone gets in a wreck. There is no definite fix out there for this issue and Chevrolet needs to be held accountable for this and fix this issue.
Jul 09, 2024
THE STABILI TRACK IS MESSED UP. WHEN U GIVE IT GAS IT JUST BOGGS THE STABILI TRACK LIGHY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. THIS ALL HAPPEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEED WHICH MADE THE CAR JUST ABOUT UNCONTROLLABLE. NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. IT HAS BEEN ON OTHER MODELS
Dec 07, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
The camshaft sensors have been replaced when the code POoo14 made the engine light Activate. I'm worried that the timing chain could possibly cause an accident if it seizes the engine. I have under 73,000 miles on a 2014 Chevy equinox. Please advise Thank you
Jun 09, 2023
A WEEK AFTER AN OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION ON 6/12/2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AUTOMATICALLY AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND WHEN I'M PARKING. I TOOK IT TO AUTOZONE FOR A FREE DIAGNOSTIC READING BUT NOTHING COMES UP EXCEPT A SUGGESTION TO CHANGE THE SOLENOID. THE TECH SUGGESTED I ADD STP GAS TREATMENT. AFTER THE FIRST BOTTOM AND DRIVING 200 PLUS MILES OUT OF STATE, THE LIGHT WENT OFF BRIEFLY. I'VE ADDED 2 MORE BOTTLES OF GAS TREATMENT AND DROVE BACK HOME BUT MY VEHICLES IS STILL SHUTTING OFF AND THE ENGINE LIGHT IS BACK ON. I WAS IN BALTIMORE ON 7/12, AND MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF AT 3 TRAFFIC LIGHTS. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT THE PEOPLE BEHIND ME DIDN'T RESEND ME. I WAS IN NJ THIS WEEKEND AND IT SHUT OFF AT MULTIPLE TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND STOP SIGNS. I'M TAKING IT TO AUTOZONE TOMORROW TO GET A PRINTOUT OF THE DIAGNOSTICS THEN TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER, MY FEAR IS THEY WILL CHARGE ME FOR WORK THAT WON'T FIX THE ISSUE. WHY HASN'T M DON'T A RECALL FOR THE 2014 MODEL? THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND NONE OF US SHOULD GET REAR ENDED AND HURT FOR THEM TO FORMALLY DO A RECALL.
Jul 16, 2018
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
anti steering fluid leaking
Jun 02, 2021
WHEN I PURCHASED THIS CAR THIS CAR NEW I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WAS VERY EASY TO TURN. I HAD A DISCUSSION WITH A MANAGEMENT PERSON AT THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS NOT SATISFIED. I THEN WROTE A LETTER TO YOUR PRESIDENT AND I DON'T REMEMBER GETTING A REPLY. THE PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING IS THAT IT TURNS WAY TOO EASILY AND DOES SO AT ALL SPEEDS. I HAVE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS RUN OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THE LIGHT STEERING. I DID SO AGAIN TODAY AND WAS ABLE TO GET BACK ON THE ROAD WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING, BUT I DID HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A BUBBLE IN MY RIGHT REAR TIRE WHICH WILL TAKE ME TIME AND MONEY TO HAVE FIXED. I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF CARS BUT NONE HAVE HAD THIS TYPE OF STEERING PROBLEM. NOW I AM AWARE THAT MOST CHEVROLET/S HAD THIS TYPE OF STEERING IN 2014 AND ALTHOUGH IT MAY NOT BE A DIRECT DESIGN PROBLEM, IT CERTAINLY MAKES THE CAR MORE DIFFICULT TO DRIVE, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS .I WISH THAT THE CARE WOULDN'T DO THIS, AND I KNOW IT IS A LITTLE LATE TO ASK YOU TO MAKE THE CA AS EASY TO DRIVE AS THE OTHER 59 VEHICLES THAT I HAVE OWNED.
Dec 14, 2020
WHEELS
2 complaints
I ASKED MECHANIC TO ROTATE MY TIRES. THEY REPORTED THAT A MAJORITY OF LUG NUTS HAD DEEP CRACKS AND METAL WAS SEPARATING ON THE LUG NUTS. ONE LUG NUT ON FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS FROZEN ON AND SHEARED IN HALF WHEN ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE. I HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE TO CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER ADVISED ME THAT IF I DROVE THE CAR IN THAT CONDITION IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO CHANGE TIRE IF I GOT A FLAT. ON 12/18/2018 I RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY RECOMMENDED THAT I CHANGE ALL THE LUG NUTS DUE TO CRACKS. THEY ALSO ADVISED ME THAT THE WRENCH THAT CAME WITH THE CAR WOULD NOT FIT THE BROKEN LUG NUT AND IT WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSSIBLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE ON THE ROAD. THE BROKE THE STUD IN DRILLING OUT THE LUG NUT. THE TOTAL BILL CAME TO 6 HOURS LABOR $720, 20 LUG NUTS $179.80, ONE STUD $5.99 PLUS TAX FOR $937 TOTAL. I BELIEVE THEIR IS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE LUG NUTS. THEY ARE MADE FROM TWO TYPES OF METAL THAT WITH USE APPEAR TO START TO SEPARATE WITH LARGE CRACKS IN THE CHROME METAL ON THE AXIS WHERE THE TWO METALS APPEAR TO JOIN. IN MY SITUATION IT WOULD HAVE POSED A DEFINITE ROAD HAZARD IF I HAD ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE TIRE AND THE BOLT SHEARED IN HALF ALONG THE AXIS OF WHERE THE METALS JOINED. I WOULD HAVE BEEN LEFT IN A SITUATION WHERE IS WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WOULD HAVE HAD TO BE TOWED AS A TOW TRUCK OPERATOR WOULD HAVE FOUND IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE.
Dec 16, 2018
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR SHOWS LOW PRESSURE IN TIRES , BUT WHEN CHECKED WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT HAND GAGES AND ADD AIR TO DESIRED PRESSURE LISTED ON DOOR RECOMMENDATION STICKER SENSOR STILL SHOWS THE TIRE PRESSURE IS LISTING LOW BY SEVERAL LBS. IN MOTION ON ROAD - HIGHWAY - CITY ST. / STANDING STILL / RUNNING OR JUST WITH KEY ON MOTOR OFF. (ALWAYS SHOWING LOW AIR PRESSURE IN TIRES -
Oct 11, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
CAR SHUT OFF 3 TIMES WHILE IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT. IT APPEARS THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BASED ON A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH SO IT SEEMS ABSURD THERE WOULDN'T BE AN OPEN RECALL TO FIX IT
Apr 10, 2018
ON 275 IN TAMPA GOING 75 MPH SUDDENLY THE DASH READS LOSS OF POWER AS YOU FEEL THE CAR DRASTICALLY SLOW TO A CRAWL , ME SHOUTING TO MY STUNNED HUSBAND "PULL OVER PULL OVER" THANK GOD WE WERE IN THE LEFT LANE AS THAT'S WHERE THE BREAKDOWN LANE WAS. WE PULLED OVER THE CAR COASTED AND DIED. WE BARELY MISSED GETTING REAR ENDED BY A SEMI. AFTER TWO DAYS THE REPAIR WAS DONE AND STATED AS "ECM SHORTED" FOUND ECM SHORTED INTERNALLY OFF PIN 73 1 SHORTED OUT UNDER HOOD FUSE BLOCK..THIS IS A 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX WITH17K MILES.
May 23, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
2 complaints
THE THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SERVICE STABILITRAK LIGHTS WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST ENGINE POWER AND WAS "REDUCED POWER." THIS WAS WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY GETTING UP TO SPEED. HAPPENED AGAIN A FEW DAYS LATER WHEN GOING ABOUT 40 MPH AND I COULD NOT GO ANY FASTER, I HAD TO PULL OVER AND STOP DRIVING. PARKED THE CAR FOR 3 HOURS THEN IT WAS FINE. STILL NOT CLEAR AS TO WHAT CAUSED THIS. ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON.
Dec 30, 2017
I TURNED MY VEHICLE OFF TO GET GAS AND WHEN I STARTED MY VEHICLE BACK UP, THE HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, DEFROST, RADIO CONTROLS AND THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS HAD ALL BECOME INOPERATIVE. EVERYTHING STAYED INOPERATIVE FOR 2 DAYS. ON THE THIRD DAY, I WAS GETTING READY TO LEAVE AND STARTED MY VEHICLE UP BUT THEN REALIZED I FORGOT SOMETHING AND TURNED MY CAR OFF. I RETURNED TO MY VEHICLE TO RESTART IT BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND RADIO CONTROLS SUDDENLY RETURNED WORKING BUT EVERYTHING ELSE THAT HAD BEEN INOPERATIVE (THE DEFROST, A/C AND HEATING), STAYED INOPERATIVE AND MY VEHICLE NOW SHOWED THE MESSAGE "SERVICE POWER STEERING" UNDER THE GAS GAUGE. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE A DAY LATER BUT NOTHING HAD CHANGED AND IT WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN ANYTHING HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE ON THE VEHICLE.
Nov 14, 2016
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
The Stabilitrac , brake & Traction control would not reset. Took to shop replaced ABS module & T/C switch. Cost me $1999.32 to fix. Problem solved.
Oct 22, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was black. The contact stated that upon shifting from reverse(R) to drive(D), the rearview camera remained engaged for an extended period. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing on one occasion, the failure recurred, causing the rear end of the vehicle to strike an unoccupied parked vehicle. There was no injury sustained. The rear end of the vehicle sustained minor damage. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
Sep 18, 2025
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
Service Stabilitrak, Power Steering light, Check Engine light. Door locks lock and unlock continuously. Randomly has No acceleration, causes jolting at a low speed. Available for inspection asap. The code “UO101” comes up in a diagnostic test. Overall, the car basically shuts down while driving at no specific speed. Safety of myself and others is at risk because this can cause an accident resulting in being rear ended/collision with car and other vehicles as it randomly happens when driving. I took my car to the dealership on 3/5/25 and expressed this issue and they could not diagnose it as it was not physically happening after I dropped it off to them. They had the car for 4 days and couldn’t duplicate the issue. They gave back the car and told me there was no issue with the vehicle and it is continuing to happen again. They told me to get proof of the incident on video when it happens again. (I was able to get a video today 4/3/25) There is no warning before this event happens. It will go away and not happen for a few days and then the next day it is not drivable. I am concerned for the safety of myself and others and would like to find the cause of this once and for all. I’d like for the dealership to not send me away without a reason why this is happening or fixing my vehicle.
Apr 02, 2025
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
HAS BAD STEERING RACK THAT SHOULD OF NEVER GONE BAD and the exhaust resignatior rotted out which should never happen
Nov 15, 2023
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
Service Stabilitrak & Power Steering light comes on after initial start up or in the middle of driving intermittently cause car to jolt back & forth while driving which can cause an accident if someone or car is near, could hear that car was attempting to lock & unlock doors while errors appear on dash. When changing gears a jolt and loud knock sounds occurs, now check engine light appears, this has caused a new issue now code states to replace transmission valve body assembly…Unable to locate part anywhere & I’m not clear what may be causing issue since it happens intermittently. Changed battery, msgs stopped appearing on dash for a week. Boom hopes were high now msgs are there again….Total nightmare. I just bought this car!!!
Oct 26, 2023
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
My car is sucking my oil extremely fast and my gas Mileage sucks I'm in and out of the shop several times for the same thing because my car likes to jerk me around. Ever since I got it in 2021 one, now it's 2023 and still to this day. It doesn't, they? Can't find out why. It's a big safty issue does it even going 70 on the freeway
Oct 09, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
Timing jumped and rotors have to be changed too much.Truck is burning too much oil , affecting the engine.
Jun 19, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
Stopped to get gas turned off the vehicle. when turned back on heat did not work, blowers are blowing cold air. can not defrost the windshield.
Jan 07, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
While driving all of a sudden my trac control and abs light came on. I stopped and when turned back on it said service stability track and AWD. Lights went off. Then one day I was stopping and my brakes jerked and crunched and the lights came back on and now brakes crunch and jerk.
Sep 28, 2022
VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wipers became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:22V165000 (Visibility). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Aug 12, 2022
ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the resonator. The contact stated that the failure persisted and the vehicle started chugging while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle warranty was expired. The failure mileage was 159,000.
Aug 04, 2022
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated constantly. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. After inspecting the vehicle, there was no oil leak found, nor was there a burning oil odor detected. The contact stated that she had to top off the oil on a weekly basis. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
Mar 08, 2022
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
My son was driving on I75 and University Dr in MI and all of a sudden there was a loud noise when everything shut down-power steering, hazard lights, etc and with no dashboard emergency warning light. He is strong and was able to get it to the side of the road. And he could have been stuck in fast moving traffic. The dealer Moran Chevy said it was a problem with the main rear valve PVC? Getting water in it and freezing causing engine to be destroyed. Online a number of complaints with same problem. TSB 14882 GM replaced some VIN number engines but not others including my Equinox.
Feb 09, 2022
ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
VEHICLE HAS 55000 MILES AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. IN SCANNING THE CAR I WAS TOLD THAT P0010 THE INTAKE POSITIONS ACTUATOR CIRCUIT AND P0013 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR CIRCUIT NEEDED TO BE SERVICED TO THE TUNE OF BETWEEN 1200.00 AND 1500.00 DOLLARS WHICH IS NORMAL FOR THESE CARS I. THINK THIS IS BS I HAVE OIL CHANGED EVERY 2000 MILES OR 3 MONTHS WITH CASTROL DEXOS 5W30 AND LUCAS OIL STABILIZER. SOUNDS LIKE THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY YHE MANUFACTURER.
Mar 16, 2021
ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
I STAR HEARING AS QUICK NOISE IN THE ENGINE AND AFTER A DAY THE ENGEEN IS NO LONGER GOOD ,I I'M PAYING A MECHANIC TO REPLACE ENGINE
Mar 10, 2021
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON NOVEMBER 16, 2020 AND NEITHER OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
Nov 23, 2020
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
FRONT CRANKSHAFT SEAL HAS A LEAK THAT SPRAYS ONTO SERPENTINE BELT CAUSING BELT FAILURE AND MAJOR OIL LEAK. THE SEAL HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM IS OCCURRING AGAIN. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 5 BELTS IN LESS THAN A YEAR AND TOO MUCH OIL TO TRACK. ALSO UNKNOWN AIRBAG AND STABILITRAC WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON AND CAUSE CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED.
Nov 03, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND JERKED WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH OIL CONSUMPTION AND THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TAKEN TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED EVERY 1,000 MILES. ADDITIONALLY, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO JACK PHELAN CHEVROLET, INC (4000 S. HARLEM AVE, STICKNEY, IL 60402) WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000.
Oct 05, 2020
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
STABILITY SERVICE TRACK LIGHT ON AND POWER STEERING GOES OFF AND ON OUT OF NO WHERE
Jul 24, 2020
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
IN MY 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, NOONTIME, SUNDAY, SITTING AT RED LIGHT POINTED WEST, THREE LANE ROAD, WAITING TO CROSS 7 LANE ROAD, GOT THE GREEN LIGHT, PROCEEDED FORWARD UP TO MAYBE 10MPH AND GOT TO ABOUT 2ND LANE OF 7 TO CROSS INTERSECTION, THEN WHAM, I AM HIT IN THE INTERSECTION, LEFT SIDE JUST IN FRONT OF FRONT WHEEL, BY CAR THAT RAN RED LIGHT AT FULL SPEED GOING NORTH, BASICALLY TOOK FRONT OF MY CAR OFF, SPUN ME 1 3/4 TIMES TO NOW FACE SOUTH, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, MY BODY LEFT SIDE HEAD, SHOULDER AND HIP HIT THE LEFT SIDE INTERIOR EVEN THOUGH MY SEAT BEAT WAS ON (WAS DAZED AND HAD HELP GETTING BELT OFF) AND RECEIVED CONCUSSION, NECK INJURY, HEARING DIFFICULTY, ACCELERATED MEMORY LOSS ISSUES, DAMAGED SHOULDER, HIP TROUBLES, BOUTS OF UNEXPLAINED OUTBURSTS FROM LITTLE ANXIETY STIMULUS, HEIGHTENED STARTLE RESPONSE, NIGHTMARES, AND SEVERE TROUBLE CONTROLLING ANXIETY THAT WERE ALL NOT PRESENT PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE CAR WAS TOTALED IMMEDIATELY BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND EVEN THOUGH WITNESSES SAW THAT I HAD THE GREEN AND THAT THE CAR THAT HIT ME AT A 90 DEGREE AND ESTIMATED TO BE DOING 35-50MPH WHILE RUNNING THE RED LIGHT, THE ATTORNEY WAS UNABLE TO BLOCK THE QUICK DISAPPEAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE POLICE INVESTIGATORS CRASH SITE NOTES AND REPORT WAS VERY INCOMPLETE AND WRONGLY DOCUMENTED THE ACCIDENT. MY CONCERN IS THAT I HAVE LINGERING PAINS, HIP TROUBLE, STILL LOW PAIN LEFT SIDE HEAD, NECK TENSIONS, NEW MEMORY ISSUES, SEVERE ANXIETY ATTACKS THAT CAUSE OVER 220 BP AND PANIC BREATHING ISSUES, AND NEW STRUGGLES WITH MOBILITY I DID NOT HAVE BEFORE THE CRASH, AND THAT WITH HORRIFIC IMPACT THAT SPUN ME NEARLY 2 TIMES AROUND, TOOK THE FRONT OF CAR, DECLARED TOTAL LOSS -- WHY DID NONE OF AIR BAGS GO OFF IN THIS 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX THIS ACCIDENT CRASH JUNE 24, 2018 ??? ATTACHED 5 PICS MY VEHICLE NEXT DAY +CRASH SKETCH +FLORIDA DHSMV CRASH REPORT ME&MY CAR. J.F.A. *TR
Apr 14, 2020
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY 2014 EQUINOX USES 1.5 TO 2.0 OTS. OF OIL EVERY 1500 - 2000 MILES. THE ENGINE OIL SENSOR DOES NOT INDICATE ANY PROBLEMS OR LOW OIL CAPICATY. MY 2014 EQUINOX MAKES A LOUD ROARING NOISE FROM THE REAR END ON BOTH SIDES AND NOW WILL START TO SHAKE SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING, WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES IT MAKES A BUMPING SOUND
Mar 20, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE BURNS OIL AT A VERY FAST PACE, THE VEHICLE ALSO GOES INTO POWER REDUCED MORNING WITH A VEHICLE CAN ONLY GO TO 20 MPH, WHEN CUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF IT HESITATES TO TURN OFF AND SHAKES WANTS THE ENGINE FULLY SHUT DOWN.
Mar 15, 2020
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE DURING A RAINSTORM AND USING THE WIPERS AT HIGH SPEED THE WIPER TRANSMISSION LINKAGE DISENGAGED AND OPERATION IMMEDIATELY CEASED. VISIBILITY WAS COMPLETELY ZERO AND VERY NERVE RACKING WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP HOME MODE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CALL SHAFT ACTUATORS HAD FAILED AND WERE SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED. THE 2.4L ECOTEC ENGINE CONSUMES AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF OIL. MORE THAN 1 QUART PER THOUSAND MILES. MILAGE IS APPROXIMATELY 75,000 MILES. ALSO HAS INTERMITTENT HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING WITH A DISTINCT "JERK". ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR FAILED AT 35K MILES.
Aug 27, 2019
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
CHEVY EQUINOX 2014 ENGINE DIED WHEN IDLING OR AT A STOP. HAPPENED FREQUENTLY WHILE IN SLOW TRAFFIC. HAPPENED WHEN MAKING LEFT TURN ACROSS TWO LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ERROR CODE P0010 AND P0011. PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY CAMSHAFT ACTUATOR SOLENOID VALVE.
Aug 07, 2019
STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
CHEVY EQUINOX 2014 BLEW A REAR MAIN SEAL AT 88,610 MILES AFTER BEING TOLD IS EXCESSIVELY CONSUMES OIL. I HEARD A POP AND THE LOW PRESSURE INDICATOR APPEARED. NO INDICATOR WAS PRESENT TO SHOW I HAD LOW OIL AT THE TIME OF THE VEHICLE LEAK STARTING, SO I WAS LEFT STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS IN -10 DEGREE WEATHER. THIS WAS A "COMMON ISSUE" IN THESE MODELS AND I WAS TOLD I MUST PAY 1,800$ TO REPAIR IT AS THERE ARE NO RECALLS OUT ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY ATE MY OIL AND NEGLECTED TO INFORM THAT IT WAS DOING SO AND IT WAS LOW, RESULTING IN ME BEING STUCK IN MY CAR WITH NO HEAT.
Mar 14, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
PURCHASED MY PRE-DRIVEN SUV 88 DAYS AGO. AFTER PUMPING GAS, I ATTEMPTED TO START MY CAR & IT WOULDN'T START. I TURNED OFF THE RADIO, TRIED AGAIN BECAUSE IT WAS COLD OUT IT STARTED BUT SIMULTANEOUSLY THE 'CHECK ENGINE LIGHT' CANMR ON. WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT LESS THAN A MIN LATER, IT CUT-OFF AGAIN! ANOTHER CAR WAS RIGHT BEHIND ME. I TURNED ON MY FLASHERS & STARTED UP AGAIN. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AT MY NEXT STOP, IT CUT-OFF AGAIN! I RESTARTED MY CAR, KEPT MY FLASHERS ON AND PRAYED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET TRYING TO ARRIVE HOME TO BEAT THE EXPECTED 'ICESTORM' I CALLED THE SERVICE DEPT BUT THEY WERE CLOSED BUT WOULD CALL BACK. THE NEXT MORNING I HAD MY CAR TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER - 13 MILES AWAY. THE SERVICE DEPT. HAS HAD HAD MY CAR FOR MORE THAN 2 DAYS & COULDN'T IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. THEY EVENTUALLY SAID THE ERROR CODE WAS P0010. THE PART NEEDED WAS: CAM SHAFT POSITION ACUATOR. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT THE DEALER SUGGESTED & I PAID FOR, REFUSED TO COVER PARTS, LABOR OR RENTAL REIMBURSEMENT EVEN AFTER ARGUING WITH THE SERVICE MGR. JUDGING BY THE COMMENTS/COMPLAINTS THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE EQUINOX, I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE. I AM A WIDOW, ON DISABILITY & NEED A RELIABLE VEHICLE BUT THIS DEFECT HAS PLACED ME IN A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION. I COULD HAVE BEEN REAR-ENDED OR MUCH WORSE SERIOUSLY INJURED. THIS IS DANGEROUS! THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND REMEDIED ONCE-AND-FOR-ALL. I HAD NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OR I WOULDN'T HAVE PURCHASED THIS CAR! ( I WAS ASKED TO VERIFY THE TYPE OF GAS - REGULAR UNLEADED NOT DIESEL & I HAVE MY RECEIPT OF PURCHASE.)
Feb 07, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY SMALL LURCHING EVRYTIME VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. LURCHING PROGRESSED TO LARGE MOVEMENT. CAR TO MECHANIC COMPUTER INDICATED A SENSOR ISSUE. HAD THIS REPLACED. 1 WEEK LATER EVERYTHING REPEATED MECHANIC CHANGES OTHER SENSOR. CAR FINE FOR 2 MONTHS ALTHOUGH ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO TURN OFF AND ON, COMPUTER CONTINUES TO SAY SENSOR. ENGINE LIGHT GOES OFF AGAIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY SIGNIFICANT RETURN TO LURCHING AND THEN CAR STALLS OUT . NEW TERRIBLE ENGINE NOISE. WAITING FOR MECHANIC TO HAVE AVAILABILITY
Oct 20, 2018
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NORTH STAR CHEVROLET (5854 UNIVERSITY BLVD, MOON, PA 15108, (412) 294-0308) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE AND SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Jun 04, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK IN A TERRIBLE RAIN STORM AND THE WIPERS JUST QUIT WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. THIS HAPPENED LESS THAN A BLOCK FROM PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY FROM THE WORK PARKING LOT. VERY SCARY INCIDENT. HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE MOTOR FOR THE WINDSHIELD. IT APPEARS THAT THE 2013 MODELS HAD A RECALL; WHEREAS, THE 2014 MODELS HAVE NOT HAD A RECALL. THE 2014 MODELS USE THE SAME PARTS AS THE 2013 MODELS. NOT SURE WHY THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE 2014 MODEL. COST TO REPLACE WAS ~$400+.
Mar 02, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THIS IS THE 4TH INCIDENT. WHILE DRIVING A WARNING "SERVICE POWER STEERING" AND "SERVICE STABILITY TRACK". ENGINE REDUCED POWER TO BELOW 25MPH WHILE ON AN INTERSTATE. AFTER PULLING OVER AND TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD IT TOWED HOME. IT RESTARTED A FEW HOURS LATER WITH NO CODES EVEN THOUGH I DID NOTHING TO FIX IT.
Feb 21, 2018
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT COMES ON, ELECTRIC STABILITY CONTROL COMES ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. CAR SLOWS FROM 70MPH TO 20MPH. STARTS SMELLING VERY HOT.
Jan 17, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
VEHICLE ENGINE ACCELERATED TO 130 MPH ON SPEEDOMETER WITH ENGINE REVING TO THAT SPEED SOUND . VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY . I PULLED OFF ROAD ON EACH OCCASION TURNED OF ENGINE AND RESTARTED AS I WAS HUNDREDS OF MILES FROM HOME. HAD CAR TOWED TO CHEVY DEALERSHIP AT DESTINATION. AS THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE ISSUE THEY WILL NOT REPAIR EVEN THOUGH I HAVE A EXTENDED WARRANTY. MY VEHICLE NOW REMAINS IN 5 HRS AWAY. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT NOT KNOWING WHAT IS WRONG. THIS PUTS MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS AT RISK ON THE HIGHWAY.
Jun 05, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
MAY 2016, HAD ISSUE WITH MY 2014 EQUINOX INVOLVING THE ACCELEROMETER PEDAL & SENSOR DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. MY VEHICLE WAS JUST LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD WITH 62K MILES AT THE TIME. WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE MALFUNCTION OCCURRED AND SENT THE VEHICLE INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER MODE. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE VEHICLE STARTED TO QUICKLY LOSE SPEED DOWN AS IT HAPPENED JUST PRIOR TO GOING UP A HILL. HAD TO TRY AND GET VEHICLE OFF TO SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY, ACCELERATION PEDAL WAS COMPLETELY INOPERABLE DURING THIS TIME. CALL WAS PLACED TO GM REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND MY CONCERNS THAT IT COULD HAVE LEAD TO A CRASH, INJURY OR WORSE. GM HAD NO INTEREST IN COVERING THIS PROBLEM UNDER ANY WARRANTY AND DID NOT SEEM CONCERNED AT ALL WITH THE ISSUE OR MY CONCERNS THAT THE PROBLEM COULD HAVE LEAD TO A CRASH, INJURY OR WORSE. IN THE END I WAS LEFT WITH A $475 REPAIR CHARGE TO REPLACE AN $80 PART BY THE GM DEALERSHIP.
Oct 12, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INFORMATION CENTER ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM WHERE THE RADIO WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY SEVENTY TIMES WITHIN A YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR WINDSHIELD EXHIBITED A PERMANENT FILM ON THE INNER GLASS SURFACE AND, WHEN EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT, IT DISTORTED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Aug 02, 2016
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL, AND STABILATRAK ALL CAME ON. I PULLED OVER AND SHUT IT OFF. A FEW MINUTES LATER RESTARTED WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON. BEFORE I MADE IT TO WORK 1 MILE DOWN THE ROAD THE CAR SHUT OFF. NO POWER AT ALL!!! THIS WAS ON A CITY STREET GOING ABOUT 40 MPH. MY CAR WENT DOWN TO 15MPH WITHIN SECONDS. VERY DANGEROUS! THIS WAS THE 5TH TIME! THE DEALER REPLACED BODY CONTROL PANEL AND THIS PROBLEM CONTINUES! THE DEALER STILL HAS IT AND HAS NO REAL ANSWERS!
Jul 11, 2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I BOUGHT MY 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX NEW. I WAS IN CRASH WHICH I HIT A FULL SIZE CHEVY TRUCK IN THE DRIVER DOOR AND IT TOTALED MY CAR AND NOT ONE AIR BAG CAME. I WAS CROSSING EAST AND WEST THE TRUCK WAS GOING NORTH TO SOUTH
May 12, 2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT DAY LIGHT AND THEN TURNS TO DUST THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS GO DOWN BY APPROX. 75% BRIGHTNESS AND TAKES FROM A FEW MINUTES TO OVER FIVE PLUS TO COME BACK TO BRIGHT. THIS IS ALARMING WHILE DRIVING, CHEVROLET SAYS THAT IS NORMAL. IF ANYTHING THE DASH LIGHTS SHOULD STAY THE SAME OR GO BRIGHTER
Nov 11, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE, HEARD A STRANGE NOISE IN CAR BUT UNSURE WHERE IT CAME FROM. RETURNED TO DEALER, PROBLEM COULDN'T BE DUPLICATED. I HEAR A STRANGE THUMPING/BEATING SOUND PERIODICALLY; HEAT EXITS VENTS WHILE FAN IS OFF; SEVERAL ELECTRICAL? INCIDENTS, INCLUDING; HEATER FAN WENT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON 29 DEGREE WINTER DAY. IT WENT BACK 1/2 HOUR LATER. (A FEW DAYS PRIOR, SOUNDED LIKE FAN WAS LOSING POWER); DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER ON DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER WENT OFF/BLANK FOR A MINUTE WHILE DRIVING; PHONE CHARGER (LIGHTER & USB) OUTLET BLEW 2 FUSES AFTER USING OUTLET FOR A FEW MONTHS WITH SAME CHARGER & PHONE. INCONSISTENT DEPENDS WHICH PHONE IS BEING CHARGED & CHARGER USED; IGNITION KEY GOT VERY HOT AFTER 45 MIN DRIVE; DASHBOARD LIGHTS (INSTRUMENT CLUSTER?) GO DIM WHEN DRIVING UNDER A DARK VIADUCT OR TUNNEL, SHOULDN'T THEY GET BRIGHTER? MANUAL DOESN'T EXPLAIN HOW DIC & INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS SHOULD OPERATE.); INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS WENT ON 2X ON THEIR OWN; INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SCREEN HAS A DELAY. DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY DISPLAY CURRENT SONG TITLE & ARTIST THAT IS PLAYING; DIGITAL TEMPERATURE NOT CONSISTENTLY DISPLAYED ON INFOTAINMENT SCREEN (NEW PROBLEM); OIL LIFE NOT RESET AFTER 1ST OIL CHANGE (CAUSED CONFUSION AS TO WHEN TO DO NEXT OIL CHANGE.); EXCESSIVE WATER EXITING TAIL PIPE (TOLD IS NORMAL). SERVICE CENTER WHERE CAR WAS PURCHASED CHECKED CAR OUT ON 4 DIFFERENT DATES.NO REPAIRS DONE (EXCEPT RESETTING OIL LIFE & REPLACING 2 FUSES ON CHARGER), PROBLEMS COULDN'T BE DUPLICATED. WENT TO ANOTHER CHEVY SERVICE CENTER, NOTED ON PAPERWORK "NO PROBLEMS FOUND AT THIS TIME", NO OTHER EXPLANATION GIVEN. AFTERWARDS, I CHATTED WITH A REP @ CHEVY.COM, WHO FILED A CASE & WAS TOLD A SERVICE MGR WILL CALL IN FEW DAYS. IT'S BEEN A FEW DAYS, NO CALL YET. I HAVE 8200 MILES & CONTINUE TO FEEL UNSAFE, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING WITH MY 4 GRANDSONS. THEY ARE REASON I BOUGHT A NEW CAR!
Jun 12, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND RECEIVED THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE WHICH CAUSED THE LOSS OF ACCELERATION POWER. *TR
May 03, 2015
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
COLLISION ALERT SYSTEM FLASHES RED AND THE EQUINOX BRAKES GRAB ON AND OFF, SOMETIMES ONCE AND SOMETIMES SEVERAL TIMES FOR NO APPARENT REASON - DISTANCE FROM OTHER VEHICLES AHEAD IS MORE THAN ADEQUATE, SPEED IS MODERATE, NO APPROACHING CARS. IT SEEM THAT THE SYSTEM TAPS THE BRAKES AND THEN RELEASES . THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TO 6 TIMES EVEN WHEN NO VEHICLES ARE IN FRONT AND THE DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE NORMAL - ROADS CLEAR AND DRY, SOME OVERCAST, NO CARS APPROACHING FROM THE OTHER LANE. THE DEALER IS AT A LOSS AS TO WHAT IS CAUSING THIS. *TR
Mar 03, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
COLLISION ALERT SYSTEM FLASHES RED AND THE EQUINOX BRAKES ON IT ON . IT SEEM THAT THE SYSTEM TAPS THE BRAKES AND THEN RELEASES . THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES . *TR
Feb 16, 2015
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I LOOKED AWAY FROM MY DRIVING FOR PERHAPS 2 SECONDS, WHEN MY CAR DRIFTED TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD-- IT WAS RAINING AND THE GRASS WAS VERY SLICK AND PULLED ME ON INTO THE DITCH. WHILE TRYING TO GET OUT OF MY SLIDE, I HIT A ROAD SIGN WITH MY FRONT BUMPER. IMMEDIATELY, I WAS TOLD "AIRBAG DEPLOYED"... HOWEVER, IT DID NOT DEPLOY. I COULD SMELL SOMETHING, LIKE ELECTRICAL BURNING, BUT THE AIRBAGS STAYED INSIDE THEIR COMPARTMENT, OR WHATEVER.
Jan 06, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING MY 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, PURCHASED APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 MONTHS AGO BRAND NEW (NOW WITH APPROXIMATELY 2500 MILES). AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN A VERY BUSY ROAD AT 50-55 MPH, SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON - ABS, STABILITRAK WARNING, SERVICE ENGINE - AND THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD. EVENTUALLY, THE LIGHTS WENT OFF AND THE CAR BEGAN TO DRIVE "NORMAL". HOWEVER, HAD THIS OCCURRED ON THE INTERSTATE OR IF I HADN'T BEEN ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, I FEEL THE SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. *TR
Oct 02, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT HARD WHILE DRIVING. *SMD AN ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PULL TO THE LEFT. *JB
Aug 13, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAUGHT FIRE SOMETIME BETWEEN 3 P.M. ON 8/10/14 AND 8 A.M. ON 8/11/14 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED, PARKED, AND LOCKED. THE FIRE BURNED A LARGE HOLE IN THE SEAT. CHARRED DEBRIS FROM THE BURNED SEAT WAS FOUND ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR MAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CHEVROLET DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AS SOON AS THE BURNED SEAT WAS DISCOVERED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A "SEAT FIRE CAUSED BY AN INTERNAL HEAT SOURCE" AND OFFERED TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR AND SEAT CUSHION. *TR
Aug 11, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT AT LOW SPEED OR STOPPED, GROANING OR RUBBING NOISE IS EMITTED FROM FRONT TIRES. CAR IS 1 MONTH OLD, HAS APPROX. 5000 MILES ON IT NOW AND PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES AFTER 2 ATTEMPTS FOR DEALER TO REPAIR IT. DURING FILL UPS, THE GAS PUMP WOULD CLICK/STOP AND FUEL WOULD SPLASH BACK OUT OF TANK AND DOWN SIDE OF CAR. THIS HAPPENED WHETHER YOU SET THE AUTOMATIC FILL UP SWITCH ON THE FUEL PUMP, OR IF MANUALLY FILLING THE CAR MYSELF. 2 COMPLAINTS LATER, THE WHOLE GAS TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2 DAYS IN A ROW, ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC AND/OR ELECTRICAL WIRES HAS BEEN NOTICED INSIDE VEHICLE, AND IS MORE DEFINED WHEN OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE AND SMELLING ENGINE AREA. *TR
Aug 07, 2014
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How many problems does the 2014 CHEVROLET Equinox have?
The 2014 CHEVROLET Equinox currently has 532 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2014 CHEVROLET Equinox?
The most common problems reported for the 2014 CHEVROLET Equinox are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2014 CHEVROLET Equinox problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2014 CHEVROLET Equinox comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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