5.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,162 miles

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problem #5

Oct 202022

Equinox

  • miles
My vehicle went into "limp mode" in a dangerous intersection due to the garbage design of the PCV. The "valve" is simply a hole that gets clogged by cold climates, and it allows the oil pressure to build up in the crankcase and then without warning, oh boy, my engine had a catastrophic failure and needs to be replaced. Blown rear main seal. There are multiple lawsuits against GM for this. They can't continue to get away with knowing about this flaw and not fix it. I only put 37,000 miles on this car (108K total). Changed the oil myself religiously. I came in, and they told me there was no oil on the dipstick despite the fact that I had just changed the oil 2 days prior.

- Stow, OH, USA

problem #4

Apr 032019

Equinox

  • 29,000 miles
I purchased a pre certified vehicle on 3/22/19 and started having problems 12 days from purchase date. The problems that have occurred are: Loud crank like noise coming from right front passenger side, vibration at high speeds and vehicle pulls to the left during acceleration and braking. Chevy has replaced the right front caliper twice, said my tires were defected so I purchased 4 brand new ones, performed 3 road force balances and 2 alignments on new tires, replaced propeller shaft and replaced high pressure power steering hose. My vehicle is still not fixed after all the repairs.

- Roslindale, MA, USA

problem #3

Feb 272020

Equinox

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle lost motive power, braking and the steering functionality for approximately three seconds without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle still idled during the failure. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #2

Oct 162018

Equinox

  • 10,155 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel went black. The vehicle was taken to moss bros. Auto group (12625 auto mall drive, moreno valley, California 92555, (951) 485-3500) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. Afterwards, the power steering seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle would not restart when prompted. The vehicle was towed to tom bell Chevrolet (800 Alabama street, redlands, California 92374, (909) 283-0690) where it was determined that the vehicle exhibited "low voltage". the battery was replaced in 2016. The contact stated that the diagnostic trouble codes were erased; therefore, the dealer could not duplicate the "low voltage" failure reading. Additionally, an alarm sounded, the seat belt warning indicator illuminated, and the instrument panel gauge readings were inconclusive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided case number: 8-4836904116. The failure mileage was 10,155.

- Perris, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 232017

Equinox

  • 14,653 miles
While driving through a residential area and making a right hand turn, the steering wheel locked in the right hand position. To avoid a crash, I quickly turned the wheel to the left. This occurred two times prior, during the course of a year of owning the car. When it occurred the first time, I just assumed I slipped on a piece of ice that was left over from a storm. However, on the third time, as I turned the wheel to the opposite direction, my key chain broke off from the key fob and the remainder of keys on the key chain. (I had multiple key rings, shopping reward fobs, etc on keychain). What was left was a small portion of the key left stuck inside the ignition. I was unable to turn the vehicle off. It was then towed to the dealership (car running) and I was told that a set of plyers had to be used to remove the key from the ignition.

- Rochelle Park, NJ, USA