2010 Chevrolet Equinox brakes problems

Filed Apr 11, 2023 · Body, Brakes · AR

I took the Chevy Equinox to the Chevy dealership to have the oil changed. The House Technician said it was unsafe to put it on a lift. The entire frame was corroded. On 02/28/2023, I had the dealership do a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection. This is their findings: #1-1010: INSPECTIONS INSPECT/CHECK inspect due to customer request Inspected unit due to customers request found excessive rear under body rust and left rear upper control arm is held on by two bolts, but structure is unstable due to corrosion. The rear drive shaft has been removed for unknown reasons. This assessment is visual and at this time. Unit looks unsafe and unstable to drive due to rear under vehicle rust. l would recommend to park the unit and get alternative transportation and replacing the vehicle due to rust. Customer has been advised of our findings. I called GM and reported the problem. They couldn't do a buyback on the Equinox. I filed a complaint with BBB AUTO-LINE, they closed the case said the vehicle was to old. GM said the Equinox came from up north, and since I live in Arkansas the climate change made the vehicles frame rust rapidly due to the moisture. The emergency brake cable, and control arm is rusted into. The vehicle went from excellent condition to unsafe to drive in one day. Their was no visibility of rust in December2022.

Filed Mar 6, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 100,000 miles · AR

I've taken my equinox to multiple mechanics and no one ever told me anything about it . My vehicle uses an excessive amount of engine oil after . My oil changes have to be every 3 weeks. . When turning on my vehicle it sounds like a tractor is ready to go. I have a small SUV that I know never made that loud noise.

Filed Sep 21, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 144,349 miles · TN

It uses oil like crazy. We have changed everything,besides getting a new motor. I was driving home from work tonight and the ABS and traction control light came on out of no where. My brakes where trying to lock up. When you crank it now it makes a funny noice

Filed Aug 25, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · TN

Driving down the road my power engine lite comes on and acts like it is going to cut off , some times it does. My ABS lite comes on at anytime, when coming to a stop my brakes slip and acts like it does not want to catch, brakes are new! Also the 2010 uses about 4 to 5 qt in between oil changes and there is no leaks. Defogger does not work at all. And know having engine problems. Have changed the o2 sensor still says they need to be changed, have changed the manifold and says that still needs o be changed, engine light stays on. Stabilliy track light comes on all the time as well. This has been happening for over 6 years!

Filed Jul 11, 2020 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · KY

Brakes apply by themselves, bringing car to a stop. Can happen at any time, including when trying to cross a busy highway, etc.

Filed Feb 16, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · MI

I have to replace throttle body because my car would just stall while driving in the middle of the road as well as replacing my muffler. Currently I have a new set of brakes that squeal like no tomorrow and my check engine light just came on giving me codes to replace 2 camshaft positioning solenoid actuator and finally the car it turning into a complete rust bucket. .

Filed Jun 14, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX

Oil comsumption, ABS light want go off. Stableizer track light want go off and the dashboard light warning with the car and the wiggle lines wnat go off. Now my dashborad brake light is on. Every time I start the car up all these lights come on and I am afraid to drive it. I have had it coded but nothing comes up. And my ignition is starting to slip when I crank it . It does not matter if I am moving or not the lights still stay on.

Filed May 23, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 174,000 miles · NC

Driving down the road going 55mph and all of a sudden I loose speed control to almost 20 MPH. I try to press the gas to accelerate and it feels like the brakes are being pressed down. Have to press gas pedal almost to the floor to get it off the road safely. Immediately turned on emergency flashers to alert vehicles behind me. Stabilitrk light and tc light comes on. I have read plenty of forums having this same problem with the 2010 cheverelet equinox and nobody seems to know the solution to this problem. Have had several mechanics and break specialist look at the problem and they are confused to why this is happening. I have a small child in the back seat. Thank god we weren't on a 70 MPH highway and that happened. There could have been fatalities. I dont have any mechanic receipts because they dont know what to start to fix the problem with. They said it could be numerous ideas( brakes, throttle, electrical, etc). This should be investigated immediately!!

Filed Nov 12, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 115,000 miles · OH

Once vehicle reaches 25 MPH the stability control turns off and simultaneously the ABS turns off and awd turns off ass well

Filed Oct 26, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 124,000 miles · SD

Stabilitrak service light is on and ABS light is on