7.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,800
Average Mileage:
73,850 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (6 reports)
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problem #6

Jun 212013

Equinox LT AWD 3.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles

THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALL BY Chevy DUE TO NUMEROUS FAILURES ,HEAD GASKET, REAR SEAL GASKET,STEERING BOX AND COLUMN SHAFT, ALL THE FRONT END PROBLEMS ALL NEW P[ARTS REPLACED FRONT AND BACK .STILL GETTING THUMPING NOISE WHEN BRAKING...i HAVE COMPLAINED CONSTANTLY ABOUT THIS VEHICLE VIN# 2CNDL73F56028891.I HAVE CALLED THE CAC OF CHEVY0GM DIVISION ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS AT -1800-222-1020 OVER 75 TIMES AND E MAILED THEM 100 TIMES TO NO AVAIL. STILL NO POSITIVE RESPONSE...THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD PLACE THIS VEHICLE ON RECALL FOR THE STEERING BOX ALONE FAILURE...IF THERE A HIGH OFFICIAL IN THE GOVERNMENT OUT THERE PLEAS REVIEW THIS ISSUE. THANK YOU.THIS VEHICLE IS GOING TO KILL SOMEBODY .THANK YOU. MR. CLEVELAND WARD 18 CROWELL ST. DORCHESTER,MA. 02124

- Cleveland W., Dorchester, MA, US

problem #5

Jun 152011

Equinox LS V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,000 miles

low speed..thumping noise two to three thumps...almost sounds like a flat tire...oh and then there is the grinding and squealing noise it makes turning at low speeds...LEMON!!! see part 1 of my rant under brakes and Part 2 under coolant issues. This car is a big turd and what stinks is I bought it used...no issues per carfax...have routine maintenance done and at the 100K mark its falling apart.

- Kimberly S., Yorktown, VA, US

problem #4

Sep 012010

Equinox V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

Really a problem on a widow with fixed income, depending on her car to complete her job. Currently in the shop. Also the Chevy sign fell off the back.

- Marsha H., Vanceburg, KY, US

problem #3

Sep 032008

(reported on)

Equinox LT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,710 miles

This problem has occurred several times , too many times to even count I am fed up and tired of being at the dealer ship more then I am at work . they are to be able to fix the veh. and for some reason they have no clue. It seems like I am not the only one with theses issues. I have tried to go and trade my veh from Ford to Kia to even Mazda they all laugh cause they no it s a piece of sh*t. I have told every one I have known not to buy one and sure enough they have all gone to Honda or Nissan etc ........And As of today no complaints with there veh / service !

- Kim H., Mississauga, Ontarion, Canada

problem #2

Mar 252008

Equinox LS

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,600 miles

I always hear a thumping noise in the rear passenger side of the car, and when others hear it no one knows what it is. I really hate this POS, and the monthly problems that I pay for something that gives me so much trouble and halfway works, I could really cry. It is very upsetting that no one is doing anything about all the problems that many Equinox owners are having. A lot of Chevrolets look good, but they have some of the same problems that the Equinox has. I would not recommend anyone to buy a Chevrolet and I will never buy another Chevrolet. I don' t even think I would drive it if it was given to me.

- lemon owner, Middletown, DE, US

problem #1

Dec 202006

Equinox LT .34

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,680 miles

PLEASE NOTE THUMPING IN EREAR END AND FRONT END,SWAY BARS AND PAFRT IN READ END ,BOTH ITEMS HAD TO BE REPLACED!!!!

- Cleveland W., Dorchester, MA, US