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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
2CNALPEW5A6••••••2010 Chevrolet EQUINOX
That is about average for the 2010 Chevrolet EQUINOX — 4 complaints per build across 157 builds.
5on this build
703on the model
157builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Engine 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineNov 2018
As I was driving down a 4 lane highway, I suddenly lost power and the engine started clattering. I limped to the nearest exit, and that is where the car died. I had it towed to the nearest town, and then we put it on a trailer and took it to our mechanic. He said that it had…
Power TrainAug 2016
Getting on the highway the engine started to rev, would not go over 30 miles per hour, no reverse, engine light appeared. Almost involved in accident
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Feb 2016
From inception this vehicle has burned through oil and has consistent issues with running smooth. The poor fuel injection system has caused abnormal wear on engine and parts therefore it has caused me to pay out of pocket for breakdown of parts in a premature stage. Now my…
Electrical SystemFeb 2016
The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 05/06/16*lj updated 05/16/16
Electrical SystemJan 2015
The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving at various speeds, the radio lights flickered intermittently. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 09V489000 (visibility); however, the dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2CNALPEW5A6213046 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.