2009 Chevrolet Equinox: check engine light

Filed May 30, 2023 · Fuel system · 46,000 miles · SD

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered a fuel leak coming from the gas tank. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light was illuminating while driving up an incline; however, the light disappeared shortly afterwards. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2021 · Fuel system · 66,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong odor of gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and notice a fuel leak coming from the fuel tank. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a crack in the fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.*dt*dt

Filed Dec 3, 2018 · Fuel system, Steering · 83 miles · WA

The steering pump has gone out, and the flashing engine light just came on . The car is misfiring. There needs to be a recall on this model and year. More people are having these same issues!

Filed Feb 2, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 162,900 miles · FL

When I hit 20-30 MPH the SUV has a hesitation and then I have the check engine light on and then service stabilitrek and ther is another I forget what it says and when I turn sometimes the whole dash lights up

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 71,627 miles · GA

On september 25, 2014, I was headed home from work traveling 45 miles per hour when the message stabilitraking off appeared on the dashboard. It was a clear and sunny day. As I continued to drive, my vehicle began to loose power and proceeded to slow down as I was in route. I immediately pulled to the side of the road and dashboard message was flashing stabilitraking off, service traction control, service stabilitraking, engine power is reduced then the engine shutdown and would not turnover. It would not make a sound. I called onstar service for towing. They did a diagnostic check at my request and the following codes were given: p0502, p0513, p0606 and p0700. After 45 minutes of waiting beside the road, I attempted to start the vehicle again and it cranked. However, still flashing the same messages above; it would not pick speed. The engine light never went off. I was only able to travel about 25 miles per hour and made it home safely. I had to have a towing company tow it from my yard to the dealer. I picked it up two days later from the dealer. They were unable to duplicate the problems, could find nothing wrong, cleared all codes and I picked up my vehicles and went home with no answers.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 72,545 miles · GA

On october 16, 2014, I went to the dealer to pickup my vehicle still with no answers to why the dashboard message is reading: stabilitraking off, service traction control, service stabilitraking and engine power is reduced. Then the engine shuts down. As I was pulling off the dealership lot, the engine light starting flashing rapidly, vehicle began to loose power, it was backfiring and smelled of a foul odor. The sales manager came outside to drive the vehicle and the vehicle continued to loose engine power. By the time he came back inside to speak with us, he stated that he could no longer turn the vehicle on. He stated that it would not turnover at all. I am now awaiting the findings and grateful to god that problem happened again on the dealer's lot and not in rush hour traffic.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated intermittently was unable to pull the key out of the ignition. The contact mentioned intermittently the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Fuel system · MO

Went to get gasoline put $40.00 in tank started up car the engine light came on and the fuel gauge showed empty (did not move) went directly to my mechanic he checked it out and stated it was a fuel sensor in the fuel tank.....cost for this is at least $400.00 or more to fix my engine light remains on and I have to check my mileage right now to make sure I fill up with gas since the gage no longer works I can not afford this to happen this car is a 2009 I take very good care of it and did not expect such an expense so soon!!!!! Is there any type of recall on this problem on the 2009 chevrolet equinox still paying on this and I am not very happy right now!!! Please let me know if there is anything to correct this problem other than taking this out of my pocket thank you

Filed Mar 20, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 48,195 miles · WA

Upon making a left turn from highway into parking lot, approximate speed 15-20mph, the stabilitrak illuminated, then the message power has been reduced, which was what was happening and the check engine light illuminated. Got vehicle parked and shut engine off. Let vehicle rest for 30 minutes. Started vehicle, after normal dashboard sequence, check engine light remained on, stabilitrak light came on briefly. Was able to drive vehicle with some reduced handling, engine light remained on. After vehicle sat for 2 days, went back out to take to dealer, however, check engine light went off, no stabilitrak message lit up. Vehicle has performed well for past 2 weeks, with some minor hesitations.

Filed Jan 17, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 105,000 miles · MI

I was driving at a speed of 40 MPH when I slowed to make a right turn. The stabilitrak notification stated that it was "off trak" and to service "traction control" and that "engine speed is reduced". I could drive no faster than 5 MPH. I pulled over and turned my car off for a few minutes. When I started it back up the speed was normal again but the engine light remained lit and solid. This is the second time in 2 years that this problem has occurred. I took it to the dealership where I purchased the vehicle brand new concerning the first incident about 18 months after purchase. I was told that I had a bad throttle body. The part was supposedly replaced but I was not given the bad part so I am not sure that the work was actually done since there was a debate about who was going to pay for the service. Now, the same problem is happening again.