2010 Chevrolet Equinox: engine overheating

Filed Jan 10, 2019 · Visibility · OH

Windshield takes up to half an hour to defrost when first started in cold weather. I have to manually wipe off the inside windshield a few times so that I can drive to work. Windshield will fog up while driving in certain conditions, such as rain, especially if there is more than one person in the vehicle, and it will take too long to defog, limiting visibility. When the heat is on for long periods, the radio overheats and stops working properly. Heat continues to come out of the vents even when it is turned off. This has been an ongoing problem since I purchased the vehicle on may 21, 2016.

Filed Dec 29, 2017 · Visibility · 107,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the driver's side defrost and the floor vents on both sides failed to produce hot air. Additionally, the radio panel overheated and became inoperable without warning. The contact called (bud kouts chevrolet, 2801 e michigan ave, lansing, mi 48912) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the system overheat light illuminated on the instrument panel, which indicated that the vehicle overheated. The thermostat indicator indicated that the coolant system was operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer replaced the water pump, thermostat, timing chain, fuel lines, and updated the software; however, the repairs did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed May 29, 2015 · Engine · FL

I had to purchase an entirely new a.c system at 50k miles. They put the hose directly on the engine when building the car. Therefore, the heat burned a hole into the hose which caused the system to overheat, resulting in the need for the entire a.c. System to be replaced. A month later, the car began stalling and misfiring while at stop lights. Then, it progressed to misfiring while car accelerates. I was on the interstate when my car completely shut off! I was lucky to pull off to the side road as I had my 5 year old daughter in the vehicle with me. The check engine light turns on and off randomly. Apparently, at 50k miles, the computer system needed to be replaced. This is apparently the cause for the issues (per a mechanic). I've replaced the battery on this car 3 times. I'm still paying the car off and have put so much money into it from it falling apart at 50k miles!

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Engine · 24,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the engine overheated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the piston rings had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also mentioned that the engine had to be replaced several times. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Engine · 1,265 miles · GA

My brand new chevrolet equinox 2010, which has less than 2000 miles has been overheating already. I took it into the dealership and they have no idea what the problem is. The temperature gauge does not work at times. The error message that I am getting: "AC off due to high engine temperature".