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. .
2010 Chevrolet Equinox: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 784 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 20 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
While driving my equinox, there was a whining noise that started. When I turn my wheel, the steering wheel is making a grinding noise. And becomes very loose. I currently do not feel safe driving this car
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 58 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power as well as making a grinding and banging noise inside the motor. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road when the vehicle completely lost power. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the guards around the timing chain detached causing the motor fail and the cadillac converters to melt. The entire motor was replaced. The contact stated that five days after having the vehicle repaired, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 138,742.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 40 MPH, the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that there was excessive oil consumption with no safety defect. The contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding noise emitted from the engine. The contact also stated that the air conditioning unit and windshield defroster failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the air conditioning evaporator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
2010 equinox 4000 miles. When driving a loud squealing noise comes from engine. Took it to dealer and they replaced the serp belt the first time. Still squealing and took it back the next week where they state it was the pwer steering gear. Replaced the power steering gear and car still makes the same noise. On my third attempt to replace a random engine part picked out by whatever machining is free for the day.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
- This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and...
- Service brakes, air: antilock
- Gmc/chevrolet: a communication fault, regarding service stability traction and ABS rear wheel speed DTC or...
- This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
- This informational bulletin explains a normal condition for what and how the drive line can clunk.
- Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox?
5 of 784 owner complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox?
There are 0 recalls and 20 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
Check engine light 109Wipers 101Oil consumption 86Stalling 80Transmission failure 49Engine failure 41Fuel pump 41Loss of power 38Knocking 34Misfire 24Airbag light 23Jerking 23Won't shift 20Hesitation 16Won't start 16Fuel smell 12Harsh shifting 12ABS 11No deployment 11Slipping 10Ball joint 9Fire or smoke 9Fuel leak 6Headlights 6Overheating 6Power steering loss 5Steering lock-up 5Tire blowout 5Warning lights 5
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