2010 Chevrolet Equinox: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 15, 2023 · Engine · NC

Purchased a 2010 Chevy Equinox from this Chevy dealer in the Pinehurst NC area in December 2022. Heard knocking noise start mid-March 2023. Vehicle seemed to go into "limp" mode and lost power (dangerous situation had vehicle been on interstate with no shoulder or exit ramp or could have been rear-ended due to sudden lack of power). No check engine light on at any time or when vehicle was taken to another Chevy dealer (March 20, 2023). Initially, Chevy dealer stated there were no issues. Insisted that the vehicle be checked again. Dealer took vehicle on test drive and then put on lift. Chevy dealer then stated oil loss issues and need to replace timing chains, actuators, gaskets, pistons, piston rings, oil coolant, water pump, balance chain, and other related parts. This is a design flaw in engine and piston rings causing excessive oil consumption which then leads to failure of other components. Was advised to change oil every 3,500 miles as opposed to going by the "oil" light and advised only to drive the vehicle sparingly and only if absolutely needed to drive.

Filed Jan 17, 2023 · Engine · IN

High oil consumption. Low oil pressure and reduced engine power light activated. Car could not go more than 2 RPM. Issue continues to persist despite on time oil changes, adding oil as needed, etc.

Filed Dec 10, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 182,372 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the exhaust module and the camshaft actuators needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, while driving at 60 MPH, the warning message "Reduced Power" illuminated. The contact stated that he immediately veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that he heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that he continued to drive the vehicle; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the accelerator pedal had failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 182,372.

Filed Nov 3, 2020 · Steering · 82,000 miles · NY

After a short warm up (5-10 minutes of driving), the steering wheel will intermittently lose power and is difficult to steer. It it doesn't matter the type or speed of driving for this to happen.

Filed Jul 6, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 115,721 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated and the reduced engine power message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was restarted and driven to all american chevrolet of san angelo (203 bryant blvd n, san angelo, tx 76903) where the throttle body was replaced however, the failure recurred. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered with a message stating 'all four wheels are off' displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed back to the same dealer where the front hub bearing and passenger's side front wheel speed sensor were replaced. The contact called back to the same dealer to report an issue with the transmission. While on her way to the dealer, the vehicle hesitated without warning while driving at various speeds. While inspecting of the vehicle, the contact discovered transmission fluid had leaked all over her engine. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered $400.00 towards the cost of a new engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,721. *bf

Filed May 15, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · MI

No defrost/heat. All electronics turn off it does not matter highway/city. When traction control engages dash will cut off and I have to restart. I have had my car just lose power for no reason highway or city. This thing is not safe! I know the date states 12/31/2019. However I have dealing with this since I got this thing.

Filed Feb 28, 2020 · 80,000 miles · IN

The automotive trouble code p2135 throttle/pedal position sensor/switch a/b voltage correlation refers to a problem related to the throttle's ability to open and close properly. ... A throttle position sensor (tps) is situated opposite the throttle linkage connection on the throttle plate. Was driving down the road when an alarm went off on my dash saying a sensor was bad. Next thing the car said losing power to engine and my car started shaking and decelerating.

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Engine · 140,000 miles · OH

While driving the vehicle without warning or any evidence of problem I turned the corner of a intersection and the engine while still running lost all power for acceleration. Luckily there was no injury to myself or the vehicle. I shut the engine off and it would not restart , there seemed to be no pressure it was later determin hat the timing chain and camshaft broke sending metal through out the engine. Resulting in the need for a new engine. This is problem cause by the oil consumption recall on this vehicle which I did have repaired. The oil was full and truck drove great one minute then the next minute the engine was gone chevy needs to evaluate and help consumers with these type problem related to known recalls. We have invested or money in a product that fails us due to engineering issues causing the consumer added expenses

Filed Jan 26, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 110,750 miles · MI

I bought my used 2010 chevy equinox from the dealer, and 2 weeks later the service stabilitrak light came on. Took it to the dealer, they did an alignment and the same day the light came back on with traction control light. The next day I went to the grocery store, and when I tried to start it to leave it wouldn't start. After 2 tries, it finally started but then the reduced engine power light came on and wouldn't go above 25 MPH. Eventually the vehicle powered down and I had to pull over for a tow truck to come. The chevy dealer said it was the main timing chain (not covered) and something else in the engine but I would have to pay for labor to disassemble it. My car has been out of service and sitting at the dealer for now 10 days. Luckily I wasn't on the highway when this happened, and decided to go to the store before heading to work. Carfax reports indicate the timing chain and fuel pump was replaced at 40,000 miles already. I see a lot of people with this problem in much scarier situations. I believe this should be a recall before something happens.

Filed Dec 31, 2019 · Engine, Visibility · 230,000 miles · TN

Changed windshied motors and the go right back to not working within a week.. Here recently ive had to put a extreme amout of oil in it its losing oil out of no where can drive 5 miles down the road and then its gone now it has started to smoke really bad when I drive it after oil is in and has now got the car to start a small knkck it has been parked for the time being for scared of it doing worse its been parked since it started to smoke.. It will lose power at sum points and not let me drive faster then 25 MPH then all the sudden pick back up and act just fine..the car will smoke so bad that another car behind me will have to stop completely and wait until smoke is clear.. All lights on the dash is also on

Filed Dec 18, 2019 · Steering · 140,000 miles · TN

A code randomly appears on the dash while driving. It's says to service the power steering. When this pops up you lose power steering completely. If you are in a middle of a turn, you can lose control of your car. This has almost happened to me. This code will stay on the screen then randomly goes away and power steering returns. Then all of a sudden the code will pop up when your driving and same result, no power steering. This is very dangerous when driving and this happens.

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · IL

Service stabilitrak, reduced engine power, slapping noise in steering as well as major vibration