2009 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system problems

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 Oct 8, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · SC · fire

I was heading downtown with my kids and this car cut off in the middle of the road while I was driving this was one of the worse days of my life chevrolet should be ashamed all them equinox needs to be recalled before someone dies this car set a little blaze stalled out ive only seen chevy equinox do this

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Body, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · VA

Had a foul fuel smell, found out gas tank needed to be replaced. Repair facility stated that chevy had the tank in 'ready',no issue to order one. Sounds like some one was ready for this to happen. No assistance from the dealer or chevrolet. Drivers side from door to rear of car paint is falling off. I can see and feel some sort of 'bubbles' under the paint. Looks like no recall.

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 Aug 31, 2017 · Fuel system · 81,040 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was parked, fuel leaked down from the top of the fuel tank without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 81,040.

Filed Feb 15, 2017 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · TN

Fuel line of vehicle is leaking fuel somewhere near the fuel pump or fuel tank. Fuel will drip from under the vehicle and accumulate. Vehicle constantly smells of fuel and takes a long time to start as a result of the fuel line having no initial pressure. Constant fuel leak poses a danger to our home and other vehicles on the road not to mention our personal safety.

Filed Nov 10, 2015 · Fuel system · 67,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. After refueling the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking fuel and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 67,000.

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 16, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 65,000 miles · IL

Car hesitated, slowed down, lost power. Warning lights included stabilitrak off, traction control off, and reduced engine power. Repair was to clean throttle body. Jan of 2014, (83,000 miles) same problem occurred, and throttle body cleaned at dealer after diagnostics. March 1, 2014 (85000 miles) while on interstate 80 same warnings came on but I lost all engine power although the car was in gear and the car rpms would go up with pressing the gas petal, and semi almost hit me from behind. Car was brought to shoulder, stopped turned off and reset with restarting the engine.. I left the interstate and made a left turn, the car sputtered and hesitated, and oncoming traffic almost hit me. Reduced engine power warning then came on along with stabiltrak and traction control off messages. On the way to the dealer it occurred several times. And I had to restart the car after turning it off. The dealer stated that the throttle body had to be replaced. They had a 1 month wait time for the part? When I brought the car in january, the cars ahead and behind me had the same problem. A lady at the service counter also had the same problem. It is not a coincidence that 4 of us at the same time had that problem.