9.9

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
300 miles

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problem #2

Aug 182005

Equinox 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 600 miles
2005 Chevy Equinox AWD, 3 starters, 3 coolant tanks, all coolant hoses changed, heater changed twice, a pillar panels leaked air, radiator replaced, battery bolt replaced, rear shelf broke, constant coolant smell in car, made wife sick, had car 5 months approx, spend around 90 + days in shop, dealer did all they could, but G.M. refused to work on car under warranty anymore, G.M. " forced " to buy back under lemon law, bought Toyota, period. Have all receipts and paper work for anybody interested.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 132005

Equinox

  • miles
Upon starting the vehicle, it makes a rumbling and literally moves under the hood as if it won't start, but it does. It has an affect of a straight drive when starting the vehicle while it's in gear.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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