2008 Chevrolet Equinox: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 18, 2017 · Electrical · CT

Engine losing power and car not turning on

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Engine · IL

Engine loss power my wife was driving on barlett rd in elgin ill,suddenly she lost acceleration, there was semitruck behind her nermiss a fatal accident.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Driver assistance · 67,363 miles · TN

The stabillitrak light and warning system suddenly came on my car as I was driving down the interstate. I lost power steering immediately. The equinox has 67, 363 miles on it. I had the entire car serviced and the systems put on a monitor in december with no problems appearing. Luckily , I slowed down and took it to a local mechanic that told me the problem.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 128,000 miles · VA

Since mid-aug, my equinox has been randomly/intermittently losing engine power (as well as steering/braking) for short periods of time. Thankfully, while this is happening more frequently, (now at least weekly) it has not happened in traffic. When checking service codes, the indicated problem systems are "secondary ignition circuit" and "stabilitrak." I do not feel the car is safely drivable, but my local chevrolet dealer cannot offer me even a diagnostic appointment earlier than dec 1.

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Electrical · 76,200 miles · NJ

Car failed to start after a hard overnight rain storm the night before, then started after a 15 minute wait for the aaa. It has not occurred since. I am concerned about a loss of power while driving. Repeatedly turned key to start position, but no power to the starter. Had obd 2 diagnostic but not codes found, just wait to see if happens again.

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Steering · 47,218 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering without warning. The steering wheel became hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. However, results were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,218.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,000 miles · MN

While stopped at a light the stabilitrak failed and the car in a possessed manor accelerated and the brakes failed pushing me forward into traffic. Once I regained some control of the vehicle, the car was hopping, the engine was making a knocking sound, and I could not go more than 25 miles per hour and steering was difficult. Two warning lights came on. 1 was as stabilatrak requires service, the other was reduced engine power. The dash also had the check engine light on. Because it was late and the issue started maybe on 5 miles from home, we tried to creep home at 25 miles per hour. There is no warning that your vehicle is going to do this. This also happened on a road trip from chicago to minneapolis; halfway there warning lights went off and I lost stability along with my 4 wheel drive.

Filed Jun 13, 2013 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 111,023 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Stability trac light came on, lost power steering, took it to chevy dealer, said low voltage condition, replaced battery, work for about a month, same problem again. Not the battery.

Filed May 13, 2013 · Driver assistance, Steering · 76,265 miles · MN

Stability trac light came on, lost power steering, took it to chevy dealer, said low voltage condition, replaced battery, work for about a month, same problem again. Not the battery.

Filed Jun 17, 2011 · Steering · 37,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 MPH, the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to move and she lost all power steering. The dealer made five attempts to duplicate the failure. In april 2009, the dealer replaced the power steering pump. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The current mileage was 70,000. No repairs were performed. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2010 · Engine · 50,650 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the reduced engine power warning light illuminated momentarily. The vehicle did not experience any failures yet the contact was concerned that the vehicle could potentially experience some type of failure while driving. The contact stated that the failure occurred five times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer each time the reduce power light illuminated. The dealer replaced the evaporative emission canister, A/C unit traction control module, ECM, egr valve, spark plug wires and the fuel tank pressure sensor. None of the repairs corrected the failure. The failure mileage was 50,650.