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2GNFLEEK6C6••••••2012 Chevrolet EQUINOX
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2012 Chevrolet EQUINOX build (6 vs 4).
6on this build
632on the model
171builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Visibility/wiper 2Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Visibility/wiperOct 2021
Wipers stopped working while driving on highway in light rain. In heavy rain lost all visibility leaving me no choice but to pull over to shoulder. Motor and linkage had to be replaced. Other Equinox years affected, but no recall listed for this vehicle’s vin
StructureFeb 2018
Inside door panel showing rust on all 4 doors, some more than others. Coming from bottom where skins clip onto door frame. Should not happen on a 6 year old car
EngineFeb 2018
The contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had no oil. The oil was replaced; however,…
Visibility/wiperJun 2019
While driving, it began raining and all of a sudden the windshield wipers stopped working. We were on the highway and had to stop abruptly to avoid an accident. It is hazardous and dangerous to operate a vehicle mid storm without proper visibility. It is imperative that this be…
EngineDec 2017
My vehicle was burning excessive amounts of oil. I took it in because it was running poorly, they discovered it was 3 quarts low on oil, and then had me track my oil consumption (by checking the oil once a week for 2,000 miles). Chevrolet had a recall for this issue (only if…
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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 2GNFLEEK6C6391036 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.