10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,644 miles

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problem #11

Apr 282023

Equinox

  • miles
Timing jumped and rotors have to be changed too much.Truck is burning too much oil, affecting the engine.

- Memphi, TN, USA

problem #10

Jul 182022

Equinox

  • 138,000 miles
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.

- London, KY, USA

problem #9

Sep 252022

Equinox

  • miles
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.

- Crosslake , MN, USA

problem #8

Jan 012017

Equinox

  • 35,000 miles
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

- Lumberton, MS, USA

problem #7

Oct 192018

Equinox

  • 86,000 miles
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

- Hartland, VT, USA

problem #6

Sep 172014

Equinox

  • 12 miles
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.

- Tahlequah, OK, USA

problem #5

Apr 022015

Equinox 4-cyl

  • 7,300 miles
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.).

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #4

Feb 192014

Equinox

  • 2,677 miles
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.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #3

Feb 152015

Equinox

  • 8,600 miles
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.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #2

Sep 292014

Equinox

  • 2,500 miles
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.

- Owensboro, KY, USA

problem #1

Oct 182013

Equinox

  • 2,000 miles
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.

- Eatonton, GA, USA