2010 Chevrolet Equinox: transmission slipping

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 7, 2017 · Transmission · NC

The transmission slips out of gear if the car does not reach 35 MPH within the first two stops the car makes. When initially putting the car in drive, the car rocks back and forth while shifting into gear.

Filed May 3, 2017 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · AL

Just driving home from huntsville, al airport took off from stop sign on a main artery street in the city and my RPM gauge just climbed like crazy and I was not moving very fast so I pulled off main road. I came to a complete stop and tried taking off again it seemed like it was going to be o.k. So I pulled backed onto road when traffic cleared and tried to accelerate and the same thing happened again so know at this point the transmission was slipping pretty bad without any warning I limped it home and called dealer he they told me to bring it in and they would check and addvise for $95.00 they said it wasnt covered under warranty I had 85000 miles on it. They diagnosed the trans had to be replaced at a cost of $4700.00 I could not afford that so I had to have it towed to a local trans shop for repairs. Ends up its a 6speed automatic trans and the repair shop had to replace the 1/3/5 drum some kind of plate broke inside the housing the owner of the tran shop said it a real problem gm had 2008/09/10 they have an updated drum and snap ring for repaires. I feel like chevrolet should be responsable at least for some of repair cost. Thats my story.

Filed Nov 25, 2016 · Transmission · 46,000 miles · IL

Transmission went out after 46,000 miles. Gears slipping. Would not go into reverse. Defective 3-5-r wave plate possibly. Driving home from work.

Filed Oct 24, 2016 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · PA

Was driving home from the grocery store around 35 MPH and the transmission slipped, coasted a couple hundred feet, downshifted really hard and started marking noise. It then came to a stop and lost 1st gear. The car did not want to move in reverse. We were luckily able to get the car off the road before it completely locked up. After that, it wouldn't even go into neutral. The transmission locked up. The dealer called today and confirmed that it needs a new transmission.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the gear shifter began to slip. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed a large amount of oil. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer stated that since the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic, they could not assist with reimbursement. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2016 · Transmission · 114,200 miles · TX

Exited freeway on flyover, accelerating from 20-25mph on the downgrade to other freeway noticed that while speed had increased to 45-50mph, RPM's were high. Immediately pulled over, shifted to p, idled normal. Merged back in, again got high rpms, turned on hazard flashers, took off-ramp. Shifted to manual, gear indicator showed '2' and would not manually upshift to '3'. Pulled over, turned off car, waited 30 secs, restarted. Cautiously got back on frontage road, drove for 1 mile in 'd' at 30mph, seemed ok, got back on highway, gently accelerating up to 65mph. Drove the next 6 miles on highway, exited for neighborhood. Drove down primary boulevard at 35mph for 2 miles. Turned at 5mph to start accelerating up steep hill into neighborhood, immediately felt slippage and high-revs. Pulled over, waited for clear traffic, switched to manual shift, accelerated up hill in 1st, no problem; shifted to 2nd at 20mph, no problem; shifted to 3rd at 30mph, immediately high revs and slippage; switched back to 2nd; accel'd to 35mph in 2nd then shifted to 4th,engine lugged down but held and continued to accelerate and hold speed no problem. Shifted back to 3rd, started slipping and high revs again. Switched back to 2nd and drove last mile to house at 25mph. Drove uphill past house, turned around in neighbors driveway, noticed a loud 'whining' noise, like a tight fan belt or idler that is about to seize. Parked, whining noise continued. Revved engine a couple of times, noise went up/down with RPM. Turned off, went inside to research. Found that this is a known issue on older vehicles w/ 6t70/6t75 transmission. The 35r wave plate is known to shatter. Gm has issued "#14404: special coverage adjustment - transmission clutch wave plate - (mar 3, 2015)" . Only covers older 2007-09 vehicles, this is a safety issue, should cover all vehicles w/these transmissions exhibiting this behavior.

Filed Aug 28, 2015 · Transmission · 96,480 miles · NJ

While approaching a stop at an intersection, my car slipped out of gear and began shaking and pulsing as I slowed to a stop. I pulled my car into an empty lot where I discovered I couldn't back up my car. It was towed to the dealer where they informed me the wave plate(35r plate) was damaged and would need to be replaced for a cost of $4,200. Service director at the dealer indicated that this was common in these types of transmissions and that there is no indication of when the failure might occur. Fortunately, I was traveling at a low rate of speed with no cars around me and was not involved in an accident, only left with a terribly expensive repair.

Filed Feb 17, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 61,474 miles · OH

I have experienced nothing but issues with my 2010 equinox. It has been in the shop many times regarding the oil level being low and a loud noise and transmission getting stuck and slipping. Also experiencing gas smell while I'm driving or when I come to a complete stop. Also it's not normal for the engine to lose 3 quarts of oil out of 5qts within 3000 miles. Started noticing the lost of oil may of 2013. Took it to the shop and they replace the engine and other parts that go along with that repair. July of 2013 same problem occur again, lost of oil again, and then they replace front drive axle inner shaft seal. Also took the car back to the shop for oil lost on dec.31, 2013 for losing 3 qts oil out of 5qts. They tell us that there is nothing wrong. They said they inspected it for oil leaks, but if they would of check the oil dip stick they would have seen the lost of 3qts of oil. Also I have pictures that I took of the oil dip stick showing only 2qts of oil on dec.17 2013. Also we have contacted gm and no help from them. I've investigated this problem I learned that I?m not the only one experiencing the same problem across the united states. Also on the invoice that I received they did not do an oil consumption test which involves more than just checking for leaks? Seem like there not following the service procedures. It's obviously an internal defect in the 2.4 liter engine that causes it to burn that much oil. Also I have all my papers when I took it to the shop. Also they gave us a copy of the multi-point inspection where it indicates the fuel system, engine, transmission, drive axle; transfer case requires attention soon, wow you think that's why my transmission is slipping.

Filed Aug 30, 2010 · Transmission · 26,000 miles · IN

2010 chevrolet equinox. Had an issue with the transmission "slipping" or bumping between shifts. I brought it to dealer twice. Said it was programming issues - supposedly fixed it - but still doing it. Then last week with only 26,000 miles - I had a stability track light come on and it idled very roughly. I left it at dealer to be fixed - over a week ago! They said it is a timing balance chain??? I will not buy another gm!