2010 Chevrolet Equinox: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Oct 20, 2020 · Transmission · 141,103 miles · SC

Vehicle doesn't shift gears properly. Frequent hesitation and surging happens while driving.

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 Mar 26, 2019 · Engine · NJ

Vehicle hesitates to accelerate while trying to take off after being stopped. I have to change the oil every three weeks and by a week and half the oil is 1/4 less and really dark. There's no visible leaks or oil stains on the drive way.

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 137,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the engine would rev. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. New holland auto group (508 w main st, new holland, pa 17557, (877) 217-8936) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2017 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · KY

Beginning around 30,000 miles I began experiencing a clunking sound and jerking when the transmission would shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. I took it into the dealership multiple times and was told they could not duplicate the problem. I was told that it was because I was always driving in eco mode. Even out of eco mode I still experienced the clunk/jerk. Once the warranty ran out I was unable to take it in and pay the diagnostic fee to be told nothing was wrong. Recently I noticed more slipping especially when accelerating to enter traffic on busy interstate causing hesitation and danger when trying to merge at high speeds. After getting off the highway and crawling home, I parked the vehicle without incident. After parking upon trying to shift into gear it refused to shift at all. Towed to local mechanic and was told the transmission was out, had towed to gm dealership. Battling gm now trying to get assistance with replacement since this is a common issue and it was acting up before warranty expired. Gm should be ashamed for not fixing this common problem

Filed Aug 23, 2017 · Engine · 101,391 miles · NE

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.

Filed Jul 20, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 94,143 miles · MA

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.

Filed Aug 15, 2016 · Transmission · 92,761 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated before moving forward. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle finally failed to accelerate completely. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was replaced summer of 2014 and august 2016. The computer for the transmission had previously been replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/18/17*lj

Filed May 29, 2015 · Engine · FL

My engine rattles and makes a loud fluttering sound accompanied with the misfiring and hesitation with acceleration. I previously wrote a complaint and forgot to mention it.

Filed May 21, 2015 · Transmission · 56,484 miles · TN

When driving, my cars transmission hesitates. It feels like its losing power. Also feels like there's a misfire. It's very annoying and not sure how chevy can make a transmission like this. This is why I don't buy american vehicles. No dealership will do anything about it. I'm very upset. I'm a single father in the military, I need a decent vehicle and don't make much. Can anyone help me?

Filed May 12, 2015 · Engine · 42,000 miles · NY

My vehicle has similar issues that other consumers have complained about: (1) loss of power on the highway after pressing accelerator pedal down to gain speed. Engine has hesitated and back-fired. (2) excessive oil consumption still remains an issues even though I have brought to the dealer several times. (3) clanging noise in the engine which I have complained about since I purchased the vehicle turned out to be a timing belt issue. Vehicle lost most power and I barely got the vehicle back to my driveway. When I went to start vehicle next day to bring to a repair shop, only the starter was spinning [engine would not turn over as I found out the timing belt disintegrated]. By not knowing there was a special coverage bulletin issued for this problem [extends for 10 years/120,000 miles I believe], my local repair shop brought it to my attention and said although my regular warranty ended, I should bring to dealer. It was replaced for free by dealer due to special coverage in november 2014 [over 4 years of complaining about excessive engine noise]. Broken timing belt created damage inside the engine but dealer covered all damage. After the timing belt was replaced, it sounded like I had a whole new engine as it was so quiet. There is still a small rattling noise during start-up, but goes away after engine runs. (4) gas mileage never has come close to chevrolet's reported estimates for this vehicle [I get about 20 mpg on flat highways].

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Visibility · 69,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle would make a loud sound and hesitate when first started. The contact also mentioned that while driving 45 MPH, the defogger malfunctioned, causing the windshield to freeze and block his visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 70, 000.