10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,975 miles

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problem #64

May 052022

Equinox

  • miles
Engine Problems Due to Excessive Oil Consumption, Rattling, and Failure. Then There Is The Electrical Issues Which Would Drive Anyone Insane causing certain functions not to work. The constant dimming of the screen it self.Im very upset cause im a single mom of a college student, I can-??t afford these kind of issues.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #63

Apr 112024

Equinox

  • miles
Using to much oil engine making noise

- Manchester, TN, USA

problem #62

Apr 112024

Equinox

  • miles
Engine failure after complete service inspection.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

problem #61

Jun 032023

Equinox

  • miles
My car engine blew do to an over oil consumption. There appears to have been a recall but I was never notified. My car is at a dealership and the cost is 11k for new engine do I have any recourse? Timing chain replaced june 2023 by libertyville chevrolet. Libertyville il No one mentioned this engine recall to me then either.

- Mundelein, IL, USA

problem #60

Jan 082014

Equinox

  • miles
The infotainment screen goes blank. I can hear the radio but nothing is on the screen so I can not use any buttons. This also affects the backup camera, being able to see that area to check to make sure nothing is behind the vehicle. The dealership can not duplicate the issue as this happens randomly, mainly when there is a lot of rain/wetness. I have been dealing with this for exactly 10 years now, January 2014-2024. I have all service papers from taking it in and not once did they offer to check other areas to see if something else could be causing this issue. I took it again, after contacting Chevrolet, for the umpteenth time, and paid for diagnostics. The dealership now says it supposedly is the atenna, that water is getting in and causing the issue.

- Mantua, OH, USA

problem #59

Dec 292023

Equinox

  • miles
Got a diagnostic done and the engine is needing a timing jump and lower bearing that causing noise.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #58

Dec 282023

Equinox

  • miles
Recall for oil burning consumption I took car to dealership to fix but I-??m continuing to have the same problems and still no oil light comes on and it continues to use oil some where and it never leaks onto the ground and new problems now it-??s jerking when at a stop if idle for to long a warning light says reduced engine power. Very unsafe in traffic

- Evansville , IN, USA

problem #57

Nov 012023

Equinox

  • miles
My car is burning oil I only drive to work which is only 20 miles away I put oil in 2 days ago and it-??s rattling and sounds like it-??s knocking and is a quart low it says it-??s at 54% till my next oil change also my oil cap has condensation under it. How can this be fixed" Also yesterday when I was leaving for work my radio totally went off blank screen for almost a minute, I live in the country and I don-??t want to be stranded on the side of the road at 5:00 in the morning I love my car but, how can these 2 issues be fix? Is there anything you can do to fix this"

- Bridgeport, TX, USA

problem #56

Jul 222023

Equinox

  • miles
See attached document from complainant

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #55

May 162023

Equinox

  • miles
Abs electronic control panel not working all dash lights come on abs, track, power steering, seat belt dinging sound, rpm and mph gauge erratic. Part is unavailable. Car consumes excessive oil, transmission. ready to go. Car could stall and or slow and cause accident. Car was taken to dealership

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #54

Feb 082023

Equinox

  • miles
I am deaf and this have problem engine and oil keep leak and show road ice but outside warm. I try use collision road it not show light on nothing..

- Menomonie, WI, USA

problem #53

Dec 042022

Equinox

  • 137,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle immediately and the vehicle started to operate normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was 137,000.

- Bedford, TX, USA

problem #52

Sep 082022

Equinox 4-cyl

  • miles
SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE AND MADE CAR PAYMENT ONE, I THOUGHT THIS WAS THE BEST VEHICLE FOR ME. THEN SHORTLY THERE AFTER CAME THE RECALLS/PROBLEMS (Catalytic Converter, Electrical System inside the vehicle, and last but not least, the Engine. I have to make sure I take the vehicle in 1000-1500 miles early than normal because of the oil is low and the vehicle. The vehicle starts to vibrate/shake in the steering wheel and making noise that I know that it is time for the Oil Change. This vehicle has been not at all what I thought it was. I have spoken to someone at GM, which was supposed to get back to me. Please call for more information. [XXX]. Really would like to resolve this. If this vehicle is not safe for My 3-year-old granddaughter that I have in the vehicle or myself that I have put my TRUST and money in. I would love to give you my vehicle and you can drive your love ones and yourself to Doctor and other places you need to go. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #51

Apr 132022

Equinox

  • miles
My car caught fire 1 minute after it started smoking while I was driving it due to an electrical issue. I nearly died. The fire totaled my car. I had to pull over as fast as possible and nearly caught a nearby restaurant on fire. It was inspected by the fire department. There was no warning messages or symptoms.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #50

Apr 192022

Equinox

  • miles
I was driving on the highway and the stabilitrak light came on as well as the power steering, ABS, traction control light and engine light then my car literally slowed down and had no power. I was doing 60 mile an hour and it down shifted to almost 5 miles an hour

- West Columbia , SC, USA

problem #49

Mar 092022

Equinox

  • 168,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift out of PARK and the key would not move, preventing the contact from turning off the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the service air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact initially called the dealer where they informed him to tow the vehicle to the dealer location. The contact then called AAA where they were able to reset the gear box; the contact was then able to shift the vehicle into the DRIVE and drove to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure with a defective gear box; the vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer while they awaited for the parts to repair the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V502000 (Electrical System, Power Train) however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #48

Feb 142021

Equinox

  • 116,000 miles
Car had an oil change and three days later, it burst into flames. It was a 2013 Chevy Equinox with a ecotec engine. The care was sitting in a parking lot.

- Ankeny, IA, USA

problem #47

Feb 242021

Equinox

  • 16,000 miles
My 2013 Equinox is using a massive amount of oil I have the oil changed every 2000 miles and still have to keep an eye on it no oil light comes on to warn me my car also died on me right after starting it and when I pulled the dip stick so much air pressure blew out and blew oil on me I have already replaced the throttle body and pedal postings sensor as well as my back up camara went completely yellow with a blue line going across it my date is never right and I still owe 6000 on it I've had my car 2 years and 6 months

- Elnora, IN, USA

problem #46

Jun 112020

Equinox

  • 139,000 miles
So first started to use oil more than it should between changes but it would be just 1 quart low it would knock. Than transfer case went out than a wheel bearing went out. I like my car but it's stuff I keep maintained but seems like every time I turn around something goes wrong. Now when you open the door an the keys are in my hand I hear a clicking noise like the computer is one in it also once an awhile you can smell gas not always. It's like it's costing money to fix it on stuff that shouldn't go bad if you maintain it. I talked to four other people who own Equinox an different year rang from 2011 to 2017 with same issues. Why is it we the public have to fix issues when you maintain the car!! I don't want to trade but if it goes down again it's going to be trade for a non Chevy car I have had Chevy since I started driving 40 plus years my second Equinox never had issues with the first one like I have this one. I changed batter in it thinking it would take care of the clicking but it didn't I almost don't want to drive it to my doctors appointments which are quit often due to will it die on me an leave me stranded on the road

- Zumbrota Mn, MN, USA

problem #45

Jun 152020

Equinox 4-cyl

  • 6 miles
My car engine light has came on while driving. I take care of my car and with covid haven't been driving many places. When inspected by a licensed mechanic they told me it is something with the electric computer component of my car and my car runs correctly as of now.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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