10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,060 miles

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problem #4

May 092011

Equinox 4-cyl

  • 30,000 miles
I was driving down the road and the car was jerking back and forth like I was hitting the gas and brake over and over. I stopped at a stoplight and the engine made another jerk and then died. There were no engine lights or faults. I started the vehicle again and immediately died again. I started it again and was able to drive for about another mile before I was stopped at a stoplight and died again. It did this two more times before I reached home. I had the vehicle towed to a GM service center. They acknowledged this wasn't the first issue with this model of vehicle which is an actuator problem. They recommended I change the oil more frequently which I did but less than a year later the vehicle again experienced the same issue. Another service center acknowledged it was a common issue but that they can only replace the actuator if it has failed.

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

problem #3

Jul 062012

Equinox 4-cyl

  • 44,500 miles
During idle from stop light to stop light in city traffic, vehicle began to idle very rough during stops and had reduced power while moving. Eventually it died out at a stop light. General Motors reference pip5025 for excessive oil consumption and cylinder damage per dealer repair report. Car has been "repaired" but is still running somewhat rough and is giving off a strong gasoline odor and engine oil smells like gasoline - have another appointment with dealer to have checked out - has not stalled out again since repair though.

- Highland, IN, USA

problem #2

Jun 122012

Equinox

  • 46,423 miles
Loud noise coming from engine. Sounds like loose valve train.while accelerating at lower speeds noise becomes louder. Tried higher octane fuel but that was no help.

- Wales, MI, USA

problem #1

Dec 012010

Equinox 6-cyl

  • 42,000 miles
Have owned my car now for 6 months and nothing but issues. It sees the dealer more then I can enjoy it. If one more update is done and I am told the problem is fix and really it isn't then my frustration will continue. From the oil leak, transmission decline rough, engine noise, key gets stuck in ignition, fuel gage and starting issues I wish I could get rid of this car and never buy Chevy again. If I had not sold my other car I would put this up for sale and walk away. There has to be something to fix these issues as this was not a cheap car. It only has 52 thous miles and I will go back to Mazda where my SUV went to 285 thous with normal maintenance not major issues or my Tahoe that I sold at 189 thous and no problems. I wish I had purchased another Mazda at this point. How do we get this problems resolved once and for all? this is crazy!I am not sure if a lawyer is the answer but I would hope that its not. I am sick of getting renals, being late to work to drop it off and shuttle. I bought this to have a car to drive not to take to the dealer over and over. The engine seal was already replaced and the problems are worse or not better at all. Seems to be known problems with 2010 so why is it that they are not getting fixed on our cars. I am happy to get my 27 thousand back and get a car that is not a clunker junk. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Grimes, IA, USA