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2010 Chevrolet Equinox transmission problems

182 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
182
of this car's complaints
23%
typical mileage
85,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    9

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Equinox transmission problems in other years

20052010201520202026

Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Transmission failure 49Jerking 23Won't shift 20Hesitation 16Harsh shifting 12Slipping 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2010 Chevrolet Equinox owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 21, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · WV

Vehicle looses power and can very easily cause a bad wreck I've replaced multiple thing and it still does it I'm not sure what it is possibly the timing or something to do with camshaft

Filed Dec 23, 2024 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 25 - 30 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. No warning lights illuminated. However, after the failure, the low engine power warning message would display. The vehicle was able to restart however the failure would recur. The failure occurred on 4 separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was no oil, although the panel showed the vehicle had 40% oil, transmission, and a high-pressure fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired but the failures persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · 124,823 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked, stalled, and made a clicking sound while idling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the exhaust camshaft timing was over-advanced beyond limits for a predetermined period, the system performance catalyst was low efficiency, and the evaporator systems had a small leak. The contact stated that two calipers and the boot of the axle were previously repaired due to a leak. The mechanic stated that the contact needed to replace the engine variable valve timing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,823.

Filed Nov 14, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · WI

I bought a Chevy Equinox in 6/2020 and have had high oil consumption problems. I took it in to where I bought it and they said it was a catalog converter problem along with seals and pistons that could damage your engine. After researching it, i found out there was a recall and class action suit fought in 2018 for the same problem. I was never told about this from the dealer and because it's outside the date to fix under the recall and warranty I have to pay for all the damage. The car broke down yesterday and had to be towed. What can I do? I'm still financing the vehicle

Filed Oct 6, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · IN

I have had my vehicle for only a year and bought it used from a dealership here in town. I understand that the vehicle is nearly 12 years old though I have seen vehicles that were way older and not have half the problems that I am having with mine and it has been well keep and maintenance has been up to date. Early this week my car had been warming up for nearly 30 minutes and I put it in drive and it jerk harder then normal. I just thought it was because it went from hot to cold outside overnight that that was the problem. Though as I was driving down the street my check engine light came on and the vehicle was stalling in between 35-40 mph. So I got it check out and the code said that it was a transmission shift solenoid. I then took it to Chevy to make sure that, that was the issues and the dealership Penske Chevrolet confirmed that it was and that many of the Equinox’s, cruzes, and traverses from the year 2009 until 2019 Health exact same issue and that several people did the complaint form in their dealership I did research online and it’s true many people complain about this issue but I think they don’t know where to go to file a proper complaint. I think that this problem not being recalled is absurd because it’s costing people nearly 4, five, $6000 because of this issue when if many and I do mean many people are having this issue then chevy needs to fix this.

Filed Jul 1, 2021 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 20-25 mph, the vehicle stalled with the transmission warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · 112 miles · TX

My transmission is not picking up accordingly. Rpm are high.

Filed Dec 16, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 100,022 miles · MN

My car began overconsuming oil the moment I bought it in 2016. It broke down on the highway and had no oil it even though I just had the oil replaced merely days before. We were in another state, so I had to have the car towed and rented a rental car for several days. It cost me over $1,000 to complete the repair and associated rental costs. Ultimately, the car was subject to an oil consumption test and the entire engine had to be rebuilt. Last year, my transmission completely went out while driving on a street. I had to get that replaced too. Now gm is refusing to cover the cost of the repair under the class action settlement for the oil consumption issue.

Filed Dec 9, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 115,000 miles · TX

No one told me when I got this car how bad the oil consumption was! I go through 5 quarts of oil in less than 2,000 miles. It's stalled out while driving with no warning. It's super dangerous

Filed Nov 19, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · IL

2.4-liter ecotec engines suffer from the defect that consumes oil at a very high rate. The primary cause of the defect is malfunctioning piston rings, which are prone to premature wear, the judge's order states. The defect necessitates the need for the car owner to replenish the car's oil more frequently. We change oil every month because of this problem but now is worse because is coming now white smoke and shaking all the engine so its now out of road my equinox so I am waiting for this solution from gm but not answers.

Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox transmission

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 182 complaints about the transmission of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 23% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2010 Chevrolet Equinox transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Equinox have bad transmission?

The Chevrolet Equinox model years with the most transmission complaints are 2010 (182 complaints), 2011 (145 complaints) and 2005 (114 complaints).

Other 2010 Chevrolet Equinox problems

Engine 300Visibility 158Electrical 81Airbags 57Driver assistance 50Fuel system 48Steering 44Acceleration 32Brakes 23Body 22Suspension 10Seats 9Wheels 8Lights 6Seat belts 6Tires 6Locks 5

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