2007 Chevrolet Equinox: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Fuel system, Suspension · 100,000 miles · AZ

Car sputters and stalls sometimes while driving and sometimes when excelerating.can be driving down the street or getting onto the freeway.

Filed Oct 11, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 19 miles · TX

2997 chevy equinox - the car was in motion around 60mph, while driving the brakes activate by themselves and the ABS, stability track lights come on. The vehicle stalled in the interstate several times. The car would not move when I accelerate. It seems at if all the brakes are active and not allowing the car to move. After almost getting clipped by a semi I had to think fast. I read the manual and found the ABS fuses. In order to move the car I have to remove the ABS motor fuse and the ABS system fuse. This bypasses the system and the car is able to move. I have taken to a mechanic and they replaced dealer parts ABS module and ABS modulator "motor". I paid $1800 for the repair. Car has same issue as I drove a way from shop. When it stalled after repair I removed the fuses again and drove it back to the shop for repair again. Shop says these parts replaced are dealer parts and they will replace again with new parts. Called the chevrolet dealership on this and they mention that there is no issue/recall with this at the time. The car has $80k miles and has been at the shop for two weeks still under diagnostics to try to determine the cause. Frustrated!

Filed Dec 20, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

I took my car into a power chevrolet dealership back in september, they said there had been a recall for the coils/spark plugs. They fixed the issue, as my car had been stalling as I accelerated. Now, recently my electric stability traction light came on, along with my engine and "service brakes" light. I had my brakes done back in october at the same time as they replaced the coil. My car is starting to stall and do the same as it was back in october. I am not sure why chevy is not recalling or sending out notices about these issues. It's hazardous. I contacted a lawyer.

Filed Oct 9, 2012 · Electrical · 76,176 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while stopped the battery light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was found that the TCM fuse failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred several times after the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 76,176.

Filed Apr 28, 2011 · Engine · 70,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and the steering wheel remained stuck. He was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 2, 2011 · Steering · 77,000 miles · NJ

I own a 2007 chevrolet equinox with 77,000 miles. After pulling into a parking spot at a retail store, I turned the car off and went inside. Upon returning, after starting the car, I immediately noticed that the steering wheel was virtually immovable. I thought the engine had stalled out but realized that it was still running. Then I noticed the "service stabilitrak" message on the dic. Drove the car home with great difficulty and looked for the cause of the problem. Only after going online and reading about the scores of individual complaints for this power steering failure did I realize that a very serious problem exists. I went to the local dealership for repairs and was told the problem was the power steering control module. After paying the repair costs of over $660 I asked if there were any recalls to cover this major safety issue. The answer was "no". It is seriously unbelievable that such an obviously widespread problem has continued without so much as an acknowledgment from gm that this is a recurring problem in an equinox. However, I did get somewhat of an acknowledgment from the service person at the dealership who told me that this was a common problem. All in all, probably my last gm purchase.

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Electrical · 13,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the service track system and engine power reduce light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle stalled. Once the engine was shut off and restarted, the vehicle was able to be driven. The failure occurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2009 · Engine · 24,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 MPH, a service warning indicator illuminated, which read "service stability track and engine power reduced". The vehicle stalls and stops and, when attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not move. The contact has to wait and continuously apply pressure to the accelerator pedal in order for the vehicle to accelerate again. The vehicle would only travel approximately 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that there were no current failures. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that no compensation would be made because there were no diagnostic codes displaying the failure. The manufacturer called the dealer and had the records checked for each time the vehicle was taken in for the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000 and current mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 10 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the very first day he took the vehicle home, it broke down. All the instrument panel lights illuminated and flickered, and the vehicle would stall. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle would completely shut down and lost all power steering and braking ability. The computer would reset itself and then restart. The failure would occur intermittently. He took the vehicle to the dealer approximately 14-15 times and they attempted to repair the failure, but it was never remedied. After he stated that the vehicle was a lemon, the dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. He consulted the manufacturer and was informed that if the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The current mileage was 6,025 and failure mileage was approximately 10.