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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.
2GNFLNEKXC6••••••2012 Chevrolet EQUINOX
That is about average for the 2012 Chevrolet EQUINOX — 4 complaints per build across 171 builds.
4on this build
635on the model
171builds in total
Most reportedEngine 4
What owners of this build wrote
EngineAug 2026
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. While the contact's daughter was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the engine shut off. The contact's daughter attempted to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle started. There was an abnormal sound coming from the…
EngineNov 2022
Yes, vehicle is available for inspection. Car dies while in motion, which causes increased risk for accidents to occur. Problem has been inspected by several independent service centers. Not inspected by manufacturer (Chevy) as they will not book appointment for recall…
EngineNov 2019
My 2012 chevy equinox lt2 with a 2.4l 4 cyl, has had the same condition diagnosed by a certified chevy dealership, clements chevrolet in rochester, mn. Bulletin #14882, describes the excessive high oil consumption. This has happened on this vehicle, with the pistons and rings…
EngineApr 2019
My 2012 chevy equinox motor has been severely damaged by an oil consumption problem. Its unsafe to drive... The engines have been blowing up...they oil system notification lights are faulty and has never came on... Therefore we have to check & put oil in our car before driving…
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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 2GNFLNEKXC6389385 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.