10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 5,940 miles
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The power liftgate (trunk) opens and then immediately closes, and tries to open again. I was in the back trying to get something out and the trunk started closing on me without me having pressed any buttons!! I tried to attach a video but it won-??t let me.
- Bunker Hill, WV, USA
UNKNOWN Shift to park after pulling to into parking spot and coming to complete stop. Car would not register it was in park on the dash or the gear shift and kept prompting to -??Shift To Park-??. Check engine light, TC system light, TC light, and park assist light all popped on at once. Car would not turn off. Car had no power going to transmission upon tow. Car would still not turn off after tow. While E-brake was on and waiting for tow, car kept idling and would make a -??clunk-?? noise and then the RPM would jump.
- Stevensville, MD, USA
My car is leaking oil and stalling just other cars in NHTSA ID: 20V668000 my car is 2019 Chevy equinox and is leaking oil stalling and a message comes on the street say my steering may might be impacted
- San Diego, CA, USA
As stated per Chevrolet of Flemington, -?? Both rear door latches have actuators that are failing tested operation of rear door locks and found both rear door locks to be INOP preformed circuit checks and found to be ok. Found inside latches that the lock actuators have failed.-?? Basically, a few months back, the doors started to malfunction, and would either not lock, or not unlock. When I would put my car in drive and accelerate, the doors would not lock, which is a serious safety concern. When I tried to lock the doors, they would not lock, leaving the whole car accessible to stranger, and could have been stolen or hijacked by someone. The problem was confirmed by dealer and was fixed for $1500 dollars which is completely absurd as it is a safety hazard produced by their own car that is not even 5 years old. The vehicle was not inspected by the manufacturer or anyone else besides the dealership which eventually found and fixed the safety hazard. No, there were no warnings or other symptoms, and the problems first occurred back in October of 2023.
- Flemington, NJ, USA
My 2019 Chevy Equinox with 30,000 miles will not start due to a "Shift to Park" error. This is a common issue with other models of Chevrolet in that same time frame 2017 - 2019 Malibu, Traverse, and Volt. The dealer wants to charge over $1500 for an issue that appears to be related to a failing sensor. The vehicle will turn on (power) but will not start. Once power is on, you can not shut off the power as it believes that the vehicle is in gear. This causes the battery to drain. This should be a recall by GM as this is a common issue that the manufacture chooses to ignore.
- Fishers, IN, USA
LCD screen as part of the infotainment system blanks out then repeatedly restarts. This goes for the entire drive. The GPS is not picking up the correct temperature and reports in Celsius not Fahrenheit. I'm not able to use any of the infotainment features including not being able to use the phone feature. Also the radio volume increases and decreases on its own. All of this is very distracting as I drive.
- Sitka, AK, USA
While traveling a message appear "power reduced" a noise was heard like whistle (air whooshing). The time Car was started the engine light was on. The car was serviced by GM/Chevrolet dealership service. They found water in the spare tire compartment, but didn't not agree that it was the cause of malfunction. The asked if the car had been in a flood. I did my own research and found that this water leak problem is a known issue in litigation.
- Wappingers Falls, NY, USA
The car has constantly been stalling. The engine light comes on and goes off. These lights has come back on. This has been a reoccurring issue since the car was purchased in 2019. I just got the battery fixed this tear from them saying it was the battery. GM keeps offering me $2500 dollars but saying if I take it I can-??t take action against them. That further let-??s me know that they know something is wrong with the car.
- Blue Island, IL, USA
Outside mirrors keep changing position. Almost got into crash because suddenly could not see while merging. This issue has been ongoing and many people are discussing the same issue on an Equinox forum.
- Kissimmee, FL, USA
Something is wrong with the brake assist system. The car was serviced literally towards the end of may and the brake assist service light keeps turning on. It is now causing the vehicle to have a check engine light that comes and goes as it pleases and the car now thinks that it is a bucking bronco at times with how hard it runs at times now. We have spoken and seen now multiple others complaining about the fueling system which does not alloe you to fill the gas tank up all the way. The tank holds 14.9 gallons and if the car is empty and on its last drop the car will only allow 12 gallons at best and that takes nearly 20 minutes of fighting with the car at the pump. The electrical in the vehicle is unstable. Multiple times while driving the radio and power to the car just turn off. I have also seen the recalls for the brake problems but when I enter my VIN it comes back all clear. We had a 2017 Chevy Malibu with multiple issues and spoke to Chevrolet about the issues and it wasn't until we traded it in that we started to receive the recall notices. This vehicle has some of the same problems and we have a toddler that we need to keep safe.
- Miami , FL, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that both side view mirrors would not retain the adjusted settings upon start of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure obstructed his vison while driving at various speeds. A local dealer was initially notified of the issue; but could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and referred him to another dealer. The vehicle was taken to White-Allen Chevrolet (442 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45405) on two separate occasions where both the actuator and the driver side arm rest switch were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
- Dayton, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be started without the key fob inside the vehicle.?The key fob was at the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was?approximately 23,071.
- New Milford, CT, USA
The car keeps shutting off at the light. I had to have it towed home. I have videos that I can-??t upload here
- Blue Island, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle and drove to an independent mechanic however, the battery failed after turning off the vehicle. The mechanic associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V667000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,568.
- West New York, NJ, USA
The car was purchased February of 2019. The car has been stalling, car has shut completely down, and the car decrease speed sometimes while on the expressway which can be life-threatening. Not to mention that the radio freezes and the windows also gets stuck sometimes. It was reported to the car lot where the car was purchased as well as GM. the car was taken into Homewood Chevrolet where they stated that it was only a spark plug which is not true. I know that the car is having intermittent problems. They were suppose to an extensive check and I am positive that it was NOT done. There is an electrical and transit engine related issue that is not being addressed
- Blue Island, IL, USA
i was traveling on cruise control at 60 mph when i clicked down to 55 mph at speed change. a couple minutes later the brakes slammed on hard enough to have the front wheels chirping i dont know if rear brakes came on but i went from 55 down to under 30 in a hard panic braking. this threw my wife up aganist her seat belt since she has had a stroke her resistanse to the hard slow down was low. i stepped on the gas and the brakes released i cant remember if i re engaged the cruise control or if it never disingaged. the other thing that happened was the warning about not using the info display while driving came up this only happens now and than when you start the car. so i suspect i had a momentary power lose in that circuit and what ever else is tied in to the info center im retired but i worked in mechanical engr all my life so i have some knowledge of systems
- Vienna, OH, USA
same errors codes i received less than 30 days ago when my car stopped while driving. This past 7/2/2021 my car stopped while in the mist of making a right turn.
- Taylor, TX, USA
Automatic engine shutoff did not restart at a busy stop light. Car shut down. Had to tow my car to auto repair. Computer code error U0284, B2575. Engine Stalls. Fixed the problem and 10 days later, I am driving and the car stops in the middle of the road again. Diagnosis is the same reason that the computer is not communicating with the car to start the engine.
- Taylor, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the headlights, the engine, and the electrical system failed to operate as designed. The contact stated that the low beam and high beam headlights were aimed incorrectly. The failure to illuminate the roadway properly caused a driving hazard while driving in low light conditions. The contact was also concerned that after starting the vehicle and walking away with the keyfob, the vehicle shut-off independently. The vhicle was taken to dyer Chevrolet (4200 South us highway 1 fort pierce, Florida, 34982, (772)-461-4800) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlights were not adjustable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle operated as designed. The failure mileage was 10,300.
- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA
- Old Hickory, TN, USA