Our 2010 chevy equinox was working fine. Last week we came to a stop at a stop sign... Heard a bang noise and it started to idle rough, and shut off at stop sign ( hard to even know...since radio still playing). Also sounds like a thrashing machine.... Check engine light came on and has since gone off and back on and back off. What is the best correction for this safety issue. Continues to shut off at stop signs. ????
2010 Chevrolet Equinox engine complaints
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Variable valve timing chain issue as with the previous years models that have had problems.2007 to 2009 model years were recalled for this same issue and the 2010 model year v6 is havig the same problem. Codes p0016 and p0017. Crankshaft and camshaft correlation. Check engine light illuminates. Same problem as 2007 thru 2009 that were covered. I called gm but they said the recall did not cover my VIN specific.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not performing properly and felt sluggish. An independent mechanic replaced the transmission and the timing chain. Trapp chevrolet in houma, louisiana was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was also made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer (kern chevrolet buick gmc, 218 s walnut st, celina, oh 45822) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and the bottom half of the engine was gone. The dealer gave the contact a loaner vehicle and replaced the engine for free since the mileage was less than 100,000. The contact requested the warranty on the new motor, but was informed that the warranty paperwork had to remain in the files. The contact could not receive the warranty or a copy of the warranty. At 42,000 miles later, the new engine failed due to the timing chain. The contact asked about the warranty and was informed that there was no warranty on the new engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the first engine was replaced free of charge, but the second engine would have to be paid for out of pocket. The manufacturer was contacted a second time and the contact was informed that there was a three year warranty on the new engine. When the manufacturer was contacted a third time at the dealer, the contact was informed of the same thing as when she called them initially. The contact stated that there was a pcv valve recall. Since ohio was not a cold state, the manufacturer stated that the recall would not be honored. The vehicle remained at the dealer since the second week of december 2017. The dealer provided a loaner vehicle, which was still in use by the contact. The failure mileage was 42,000. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to mike shaw buick gmc (1313 motor city drive, colorado springs, co 80906) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the vehicle independently decelerated and shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called a local dealer (chevrolet of homewood, 18033 halsted st, homewood, il 60430) and was informed that he would have to pay for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that it was up to the dealer to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 117,535.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the front defrost failed to produce hot air. Additionally, the odor of exhaust fumes was noticed inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and then to benson auto chevrolet (28 n main st, franklin, nh 03235), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000. *tt
My vehicle is experiencing the same issues as reported in gm service bulletin 14882. I was told my VIN was not covered under that's bulletin. I have spent $800 so far on repairs. Recently all the oil was lost through blown seal due to pressure build up in the engine. Excess moisture was found in air box near pcv hose.
Engine loses power abruptly, power train light and check engine light on
Bulletin #14882. My car is at 124,532 miles when the rear main seal blew out due to freezing of the pcv valve. After many times of this car being in the shop getting repaired, they weren't willing to take any of the responsibility and fix it, due to the miles of the car being barely over their limit. I feel they should have done something to help me out.
Pcv system failure with a blown rear main seal. While driving down the highway the rear main seal blew to a known faulty design by gm. This caused the vehicle to loose all power & oil on the highway. Tried to get the vehicle to the side of the road, almost hitting over cars due to loss of power. This was later determined investigated and found to be a known pcv system failure. Gm is aware of the many of reports of the 2.4 motor & the problems. This is all covered under gm bulltein 14882: special coverage adjustment ' plugged pcv orifice in intake manifold ' 2010-2014 buick chevrolet gmc
Timing chain, water pump, tensioner all went bad, causing further internal problems. Came to a stop and would not re-start. Chevrolet required an "authorized" diagnosis. Chevrolet had previously extended warranties on this motor to 120,000 miles due to this problem. I had 124,600, so chevrolet refused to help. Cost me over $2400 and the car still won't run. Per internet searches, this is a very common problem for the 4-cyl eco tech engine. (I believe canada required a recall on this engine!)
I was on the way to the store with my two children I pulled out of my drive way and the car didnt want to pull. I let off the gas and pushed the gas again I started thinking make it just had some trash or something cause the car did fine. I got to the store and pulled in the parking lot the car wouldn't move at all. I had it towed my the chevy place and they said that it was the inner transmission seeing that it has had otber transmission issue might want to take a look that the whole unit of the transmission. Thanks
2010 chevrolet equinox 2.4l engine is burning oil. I took this to the deal and was pushed away saying I had oil leak. This is not true. I took my 2010 chevrolet equinox to second dealer and they advised the was metal shavings and the oil consumption was useless because the of the shavings. Now gm will not replace the engine, I provided the requested documents so that the deal could make the exception to replace the engine but was denied. Every time I go to start the engine and drive off it stalls.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power, the vehicle would not shift into gear while being operated, and the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission, ABS sensor, and motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 115,656.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine started to hesitate. The contact pulled over in a parking lot to check the oil, and noticed there was no oil in the reservoir. The contact also stated that three quarts of oil were added to the vehicle one month before. The contact had experienced the oil consumption issue for approximately a year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (duteau chevrolet in lincoln, nebraska) and was informed that the warranty was extended by the manufacturer however, the VIN did not qualify. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 101,391.
Let me start off by saying that I am one of many having the same trouble with my 2010 chevy equinox. On jan. 21, 2015 I was hit by a young driver totaling my 2002 s10 crew cab. I feel this truck saved my life. In need of a safe vehicle I found myself at bowman chevrolet purchasing a certified 2010 chevy equinox with less than 41000 miles. At that time I received 24 months of oil changes/routine maintenance plus road side assistance and bumper to bumper for 12months. This vehicle seemed great till my first oil change and maintenance. In less than 3 months I took it in for service they said it couldn't be serviced. I apparently bought a canadian vehicle. Called bowman about the issue and was told to bring it back to them ( over an hr from home) at this time I mentioned a few things I felt were issues (my car would run on after shut off, would roll backwards in drive and shifting would pause between gears). About a month later I got my car back, new dashboard with a few scratches and a good chip in the windshield. Wasn't happy but they said all was good. Until the next time I had to take it in, still having run ons when I shut off the car and shifting problems along with a few minor things( I was told was not covered but should have been still under what I was promised by the 12 months bumper to bumper) over the next 21 months of my warranties I continued to have many issues with my car. Never fully fixed each time I took it in and being told many times they wont do the recalls because its on a canadian car not my now american car. On july 13, 2017 driving on 96 in construction and rush hr traffic with my grandson the transmission was losing gears at one point the car stopped abruptly. We barely made it home! Drove it to dealer next morning only had 1st gear. Apparently this is a known problem. Help us all!
"takata recall" while driving and approaching a stop sign on a city street in town, the car started aggressively shaking and several lights turned on - service stabilitrack, engine power reduced mode and the check engine light- thankfully we were able to safely pull off the road as the car would not exceed 25mph. After the first time we took it in and they flushed the throttle body. Less than 2 moths later the exact same problem occurred while driving in town. Took it back in and they completely replaced the throttle body. Here we are a few months later and now the car will not even start with the same icons appearing on the dash! If this were to happen on the freeway at 65 MPH and it kick me down to 25 MPH that is a serious accident waiting to happen.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced hesitation and jerking. The contact also stated that the vehicle experienced a lack of engine power. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to a transmission specialist where it was diagnosed that the transmission had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The dealer or manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 94,143.
Excessive oil consumption. Gm has issued service bulletins and extended the coverage out to 120,000 miles, dealer keeps requiring oil consumption tests and validated it was outside of specifications and still not fixing issue claiming "gm" is the one requiring the testing
Came out of the grocery store about 9pm on 6-28-17, and the car won't start. Had it towed to a local mechanic who evaluated that the timing chain on the ecotec engine has basically misaliigned and shredded parts in it's path, destroying the engine. I have done some research online and see many complaints of this happening and this video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeeuyunuhgs I chatted online with chevrolet customer service who says that they cannot do anything since I had not bought the car "certified" at a gm dealership. The estimate for these repairs is valued at more than half of what the car is financed for. I'm feeling like I have a giant piece of junk on my hands. Luckily it didn't seize up while driving. So far my out of pocket expense inclues $93.00 for the diagnosis and an additional $44.00 to have it towed to the dealer's mechanic for them to do an evaluation 7-5-17. Probably looking at $5,000 to $7,000 of dollars to repair and get back on the road. Certainly can't afford that. It practically adds up to be the price of buying a new one.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to the antelope valley chevrolet dealer in lancaster, ca where it was diagnosed that the fuel injection needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.
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.
Car looses power while driving
While driving on city streets, my gas pedal became unresponsive. The car began to slow down. Unable to keep my speed, I was unable to make a stoplight and had to stop. While my foot was on the brakes, the RPM for my vehicle were steadily at 6-7000. As the light turned green, I put my foot on the gas pedal, received a jolt as if the car was accelerating, but was slowly making my way up to 20 MPH. As the time took near 30 seconds to make the climb on a flat road to 20 MPH, I decided for my safety to hit my emergency flashers. Around that time, the check engine light came on. I pulled to a side street and hit 'onstar'. They were able to give me two codes that appeared. P0776 and p0700. While talking to onstar, my car was in park and again the engine was pushing 7000 rpms. I was barely able to make it to my house as the car was barely able to maintain it's speed. The next morning I was curious if I was able get the car out of my driveway or if it could move in a forward motion. I was forced to push my car out of my driveway as I could not go in reverse at all and again I noticed that the car could barely move forward. After having my car returned from specialist in transmissions, they gave me pictures of what they found. Which I included five with the complaint. The issue after talking to the dealership is a very common problem and by reading those two codes were able to instruct me the parts that broke inside the transmission without opening it up or checking the transmission fluid.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle started to decelerate with the engine rpms at 6,000 when the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle failed to reverse and the "d" on the instrument panel was blinking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that onstar produced codes p0776 and p0700. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,300. ..updated 08/30/17 *bf
Oil consumption.6 months ago called antelope valley chevrolet 1160 motor lane, lancaster,ca about oil consumption. I noticed no oil was visible on the engine oil dip stick. The service advisor stated make sure to fill it up and watch it no need to bring it in at this time. On march 15, 2017 the vehicle popped an engine code for both knock sensors and performance of the sensors. I then made an appointment that evening for the following morning. After making the appointment I checked the engine oil and no oil was present at that time again. I added 2.5 quarts of oil to make the drive to dealership the next morning. I also researched and found that there was an open recall for oil consumption. The dealer diagnosed my vehicle by doing an oil change and found metal flakes in the oil filter. The engine oil light never came on during the last six months.the dealership stated the engine needed to be replaced at a price of $8,000. As a military member who has moved 6 times in last 3 years it is really hard to keep receipts. The dealership stated without maintenance records they will not do anything or provide any assistance. The service advisor said that we can have you talk to sales department and see what they can do for you. On monday march 20, 2017 I went into the dealership wanting to talk with service manager robert. He stated they couldn't do anything without service record and I finally convinced him to submit it for warranty work. That evening I called corporate and spoke with customer care. They took my claim and called me back on monday march 27, 2017. Corporate stated they could not do anything or provide any assistance. Today, march 29, 2017 service advisor called me and stated they would not do any warranty work. I then stated I will pick my vehicle up and will be filing an official complaint. General motors is not backing their product up of this know issue
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 75 MPH, the engine reduce power indicator illuminated and the vehicle began to shake violently. The engine stalled, but was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle had been previously repaired due to several recalls. The recall specifics were not provided. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 96,136.
Cam chain broke second time
Multiple trips to the dealer. Solenoid problem, air bag, engine light on, broken chain, fuel pump injector, leaking sun roof, as of 3/6/2017 I need a transmission. My car was purchased in 2010, I only have 31,000 miles on it. Iv'e visited the dealer jan, feb, and march of 2017. I feel I should be compensated with a new car!!!! Jan, f car
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