Vehicle doesn't shift gears properly. Frequent hesitation and surging happens while driving.
2010 Chevrolet Equinox transmission complaints
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Computer chip malfunction, stability trac, smoke from exhaust with fumes released into the interior,, driver seat malfunction, and other that I cannot do it into words , this all happened when vehicle had 138,000 miles and also check engine light , fuel pump , ignition compartment, vehicle is a 2010 chevy equinox all wheel drive ltz and also the awd does not work lights flickering multiple malfunctions wheels lock up something with the differential I don't know it does not even shift when I put it in the manual I've done everything I could to get inspections and I cannot find the right dealer to give me an answer they all just want my money and I'm an honest person and I want to help a great mechanic out by bringing them business and referring them customers I don't know what to do I'm stuck I need help please I have a one-year-old son I have a family and we have one vehicle and it's the chevy equinox, oh and also there's two different size tires being that it's all-wheel drive the front tires have smaller wheels I mean smaller tires than there is on the rears so both fronts and passenger are smaller than the re ar driver and rear passenger the ones on the rear are correct and was supposed to be on that came out of factory they're supposed to be all four of the same of the ones that are on the rear because of the fact it's all wheel drive and they can mess up the transmission and I think it did but I'm not sure I need professional help asap thank you so much and have a blessed day
Vehicle just reached the 100k mile mark. Without any warning the transmission went fully out of commission. Always had our changed and all repairs done at dealership. Brakes replaced and oil changed at 104,976 with multipoint inspection done at dealership. No problems reported at this time. Transmission failed at 105,638.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the timing chain failed and the transmission failed, causing the vehicle to no exceed 20 MPH with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the transmission failed to shift into reverse. An independent mechanic was contacted and the contact was informed that the transmission and timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. *bf the consumer stated vehicle was towed to mt. Kisco chevorlet (914) 228-1011. The consumer stated nothing was done, so they had to tow vehicle back to their home.
Having transmission problems , it wont drive frontwards .
The vehicle would not go into gear, then it would go into forward and not reverse took it to chevy and was told we need a new transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While the contact's daughter was driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate and failed to exceed 25 MPH. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The driver was able to park on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to ralph sellers chevrolet (located at 15015 florida blvd, baton rouge, la 70819, (225) 238-1672). The dealer diagnosed that an unknown transmission component needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission replaced. The vehicle repair lasted one day. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000. *dt
In motion vehicle would not get out of second gear forward and reverse, technician states wave plate broken this was replaced under warrant in 2014
When I purchased this vehicle, I was not told that the engine was replaced. I have replaced the exhaust manifold 2 times. The dealer told me that there is metal fragments in my oil. That I need a new engine.
Was driving down a highway and had to pull over for a police officer to pass by, went to accelerate and was stuck in 2nd gear. Later found that only 1st and 2nd gear worked and had no reverse. Was told that I would need a complete rebuild of the transmission.
My car just suddenly lost speed, wouldn't shift and was stuck at a stop, was told the transmission would need replacing because the solenoids were stuck. He also said this usually happens in most gm engines.
Engine's oil consumption issues are ridiculous. Gm has a special extended warranty for this vehicle, called adjustment 14159, but failed to notify me of the special recall and it's end date of 7/31/2019. This engine is awful, hence why there were recalls and they are now being sued for it. Timing chains, engine knocking, oil consumption, pistons and rings.. Secondly, the transmission is awful. This thing blew before it was even due for its first service! My owners manual states the service is recommended on it, including fluid change, at 100,000 miles - I'm at 96,125 miles and this is where I sit. Gm is denying all liability for both of these.
Engine has major oil consumption issues. I am burning through an average of 2 to 3 quarters of full synthetic oil within a 2500 mile span. Secondly, the transmission is extremely poor. Only 96,000 miles and am already have issues in reverse, trouble going up hills, high RPM's, and shaking/sputtering. This would happen at any time once out of park, flat land or hill.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. Wally edgar chevrolet (3805 s lapeer rd, orion charter township, mi 48360, 248‑494‑8698) was notified and stated that the vehicle would be covered under a power train warranty. The contact purchased an electrical box from the dealer to repair the engine failure; however, the box did not assist with the failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred again four days later without warning. Since owning the vehicle, the contact has had the engine, fuel pump, electric line, doors, and windshield wipers replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. The consumer stated that the vehicle while at a stop sign, during rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. The consumer crashed into another vehicle. The consumer's vehicle began smoking. The consumer had headaches, back/neck/shoulder pains, and whiplash.
Oil consumption. I have to put oil in it every two week because oil is empty. It does not leak and the vehicle is part of a class action lawsuit 4 oil consumption issues. I called chevrolet they only want to cover half the parts to repair which will cost me an additional $3,000. I have already replaced the timing chain at $1,800 and the transmission at another $3,700.
Was driving with daughter in the car. Stopped at a stop sign and went to go into oncoming traffic in the middle of the city when it stopped. Cars had to go around me and I was stranded in the middle of the road. This could have caused a major accident. Had a friend tow it home and found out that the transmission needs completely rebuilt. When calling around to find replacement transmissions, because the car is so specific and there are so many transmission issues with this make and model, there are only 2 possible transmissions in an entire span of 3 states. This is making it also nearly impossible to replace as well as affordable.
The car would not go in reverse gear and only had 1st and 2nd gear in forward
My 2010 chevy equinox was running fine and out of the sudden, it stopped and went off while I was driving. It refused to start again. I have recently done an oil change and the was no warning on the dashboard to indicate any problem. I bought this car about 6 months and this took place. This car was well maintained, oil changes and other maintenance were done on time. I took it to a shop and while the mechanics were trying to make it start, it will not start. They (mechanics) called the dealer and someone from the dealership said that the problem was covered under manufacturer warranty so I should take the car to them for their technicians to do a test. After the test they said it was a low engine knock and I will have to get another engine by myself because the manufacturer doesn't cover it. Don't know who to believe now. My car that I just bought is down and I'm stuck in this terrible situation.
Number one excessive oil started at about 55,000 miles. Number two excessive engine noise from timing chain and cam seizures. Number three transmission failure 52,000 miles. Number 4 wiper transmission failure at approximately 48000 miles number 5 check engine light on due to faulty cam actuators.
'oil consumption and driveability , vehicle using more than one quart of oil every 400 miles or less, was at busy intersection in city on major city street and car froze up, would not accelerate and almost caused another vehicle to hit me from behind. Turned off vehicle, then turned key and it started long enough to drive into nearest parking lot. Had to press gas peddle all the way down and vehicle would not reverse at at. Tow truck was called and towed to local chevrolet dealership. It was diagnosed with oil consumption problems due to the 2010 engine that it was built with. Was advised to keep watch on oil until decide how to fix engine.
While driving, vehicle failed to accelerate and would not shift into next gear, then seemed to jump into higher gear. This caused me to almost be hit by motor vehicle behind me. Second time, I was turning into busy intersection and car completely stalled, turned off key and restarted car and it would not drive over 20 miles an hour so pulled into parking lot and wheel was very hard to control. Car would not go into reverse. Was left stranded on side of road and had vehicle towed to chevy. Has oil consumption issues but recently purchased car and passed date for recalls and warranty repair. Gm needs to offer all previous expired to people such as myself who purchase used vehicles that were never corrected during recall times.also my VIN was not listed in recall but has the exact issues. This was confirmed by gm.
I took my equinox to the garage started out as an oil consumption issue then turned into the whole motor getting rebuilt.
This car burns oil fast and I learned the hard way. 2 years after buying the car all the pistons in the engine bent due to lack of oil. When the car was getting fixed the mechanic said it was bone dry and I had just had an oil change 2 months prior. $3,200 later the car was fixed, but it still had issues shifting. In colder weather the car felt like it would barely move. I had no real mechanical issues until a year later. I had driven it 45 miles and stopped at a gas station, when I went to turn the car back on all of the emergency lights came on as well as the 'stabilitrak' light and the car wouldn't move. The only way I could get it to move was by turning the traction off, and was thankfully able to drive it home. I got it into the gm dealership and they said the stability track and the crankshaft needed replaced. My ABS light was still failing and I'm total it was another $1,400 of work. Now the engine seems to be making a cranking noise. I'm tired of wasting money on this piece of junk!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate and came to a complete stop. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to move. An independent mechanic was contacted to assist with repairing the vehicle onsite. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 152,000.
Transmission failure at 66,000 miles while vehicle in motion.
Vehicle was stopped at intersection. Vehicle would not move after using accelerator, and the engine continued to run at higher RPM. I was able to move after shutting off and restarting the vehicle. During the same drive I also had trouble shifting from 1st to 2nd gear with high RPM before a moderately hard shift while accelerating after a stop. Amber check engine, brake, and abm lights all lit. Vehicle is currently with mechanic for diagnosis and repair.
Transmission is bad. When I try to accelerate it doesn't go anywhere and its skipping gears and bucking prior to it finally no longer driveable
I put the car in gear, I press the gas pedal and the rpms rev up but my car does not move
The vehicle transmission gets stuck and doesn't always shift from first to second gear. This results in being unable to accelerate past 20-30 MPH upon takeoff which is scary and dangerous on the highway. My mechanic shop has informed me that the automatic transmission control module (TCM) needs replacing. On 10/14/2016 there was a recall notice for the TCM on several vehicles including the 2010-2013 chevrolet equinox.gm's recall numbers for this are 50490 and 50491.
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