I've taken my equinox to multiple mechanics and no one ever told me anything about it . My vehicle uses an excessive amount of engine oil after . My oil changes have to be every 3 weeks. . When turning on my vehicle it sounds like a tractor is ready to go. I have a small SUV that I know never made that loud noise.
2010 Chevrolet Equinox visibility complaints
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I recently found my son's defrost was not working on his 2010 equinox. As I was searching for troubleshooting information, I found there was a recall for this exact issue however my VIN was not covered in the recall. My assumption is they did nto accurately bookend this issue.
In 2016 the defroster, defogger,havc system started to making popping noises which would then switch the heat to cold air. To get the the system to provide heat in the vehicle you have to play with the buttons going back an forth heat to A/C. If your lucky you will get the heat back on. It also affects the illumination of the dash and radio lighting. It is a tremendous safety hazard in the winter to not have heat for the defrosters an heat for inside the vehicle. It continues to be a serious problem.
When the car is running and I put the heat or defroster on popping noises coming from control system and then it changes from heat to cool or cold air. I have to play with the system switching back an forth from A/C to heat to sometimes to get the heat back on. Sometimes it will not come back . It started in december of 2016 an continues till present date. The federal safety agency complaint #09v49800 gm chevrolet is saying 2010 chevrolet equinox are not included. But car has the same problem as their recall.
The other day it was raining slightly and I was at my friends house. Later when I left it was raining harder so I was using my wipers and when I had gotten 5 mins down the road my windshield wipers stopped working and it caused me to lose control because I could not see a thing. When that happened I hit something and was in the grass a bit. Now I have a chunk of my bumper gone and a headlight out cause of what I hit. Which I really don't know what it was I hit. Now my wipers don't work, a chunk of my bumper is gone, as well as some plastic under my car came off.
No defrost/heat. All electronics turn off it does not matter highway/city. When traction control engages dash will cut off and I have to restart. I have had my car just lose power for no reason highway or city. This thing is not safe! I know the date states 12/31/2019. However I have dealing with this since I got this thing.
My windshield wipers have just stopped working. You can hear the motor running but they do not move. I have read that the 2013 through 2019 have been recalled for this very problem. They just stopped working while I was on the highway in the pouring rain. I have seen numerous issues with this problem. I could have been killed. Why are they not fixing the 2010-2013 models? I do not feel that I should pay to have this fixed. Are they waiting for someone to lose their life before they add these other cars to this recall! Please get back to me as to what I should do. I do not have the money to fix this now. I need my car!!!
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
Windshield wipers stopped working in the rain, this is the second time this happened. The first time it was the wiper motor, don't know what it is this time. Vehicle was in motion on a street
Blower motor that defrost windshield cuts in and out. Need to run on high to keep it working. Today it totally cut out will driving on freeway
Car will stop after pressing the break. Wipers no longer work. Now car won't start due to timing belt
On 1/16/20, I used my windshield wipers to clear snow off of my windshield while the car was stationary. It wiped correctly a few times, but on the fourth wipe, I heard a 'thwack' type of noise, and the wipers stopped in an upright position by the driver's side. I tried to turn the wipers on again, but they would not move. I manually pushed the wipers down into the resting position, and then tried to turn the wipers on again. They still wouldn't move. I have tried turning the wipers on each day since the 16th, and each time, the wipers will not move. This is an extreme safety issue.
Front windshield wipers stopped working after starting
Changed windshied motors and the go right back to not working within a week.. Here recently ive had to put a extreme amout of oil in it its losing oil out of no where can drive 5 miles down the road and then its gone now it has started to smoke really bad when I drive it after oil is in and has now got the car to start a small knkck it has been parked for the time being for scared of it doing worse its been parked since it started to smoke.. It will lose power at sum points and not let me drive faster then 25 MPH then all the sudden pick back up and act just fine..the car will smoke so bad that another car behind me will have to stop completely and wait until smoke is clear.. All lights on the dash is also on
February 2018 both of my wipers stopped working in the middle of a storm and I almost lost control of my vehicle with my kids in the car. I took my car to pep boys and they ordered the parts to replace in order for my wipers to work again. Here I am in december 2019 almost two years later with the same problem. The wipers in this vehicle are defective and someone is seriously going to get injured or killed if they do not recall the wipers for faulty motors that will quit working at any time. I am scared to drive this vehicle if it will possibly rain because I do not want to put my kids or my life in danger. Something needs to be done and gm needs to take responsibility for this huge issue!
Defrost is not working. Only blows out of front vents.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact took the vehicle to be serviced per a manufacturer recall regarding fuel consumption at bill stasek chevrolet (700 w dundee rd, wheeling, il 60090, (224) 434-4677). Prior to the recall, the contact stated that the defroster, heater, instrument panel lighting, and radio controls became inoperative intermittently. The contact asked the dealer to remedy the failures; however, they could not be duplicated. The defects were never remedied. The contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v489000(visibility), which she associated with the failures. The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000. *dt
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving during a snowstorm, the front windshield wipers suddenly failed. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the linkage failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred while driving during a snowstorm. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.
Driving in very rainy conditions with my wipers on. Suddenly, the wipers stopped working and stuck in the open position while I was driving. Luckily I had just gotten off the highway onto a 45 MPH road. I tried turning them off and on again, but they wouldn't move at all. I couldn't see anything at all (dangerous and terrifying) so I put on my hazards and pulled off on the side of the road. I manually put the wipers back down. I tried turning them on and off multiple times, and again they would not move at all.
Wipers stopped working. Wiper transmission bushing failure. Driving during rainstorm wipers failed.
While driving home from work (5:30pm, 9/5/2019), in preparation for tropical storm dorian on hwy 70 bypass in nc, my wipers, which were in use on the high speed setting due to heavy rain pour, suddenly stopped working. I was forced to immediately pull over on the side of the highway due to zero visibility. This sudden/immediate pull over almost caused me to hit another car that was merging into the turning lane. After further inspection, the problem is believed to be the wipe transmission assembly as the actual wiper fuses and motor is still in functioning order. A new wiper transmission assembly was purchased as reccomended
While the wipers were in the fastest mode they suddenly stopped moving and they would not lower back into position. I can't get the wipers to operate at all. I can't operate the vehicle if it's raining because I can't wipe the rain off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers seized without warning. The contact had to pull over and wait for the rain to stop. The contact managed to drive home, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were inoperable during inclement weather. The contact could not see the roadway at all. The failure was a safety hazard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000. The VIN was unknown.
I was driving down the interstate with my daughter in my car in heavy traffic with construction all around and it began to rain heavily so I turned on the wipers and the wipers went up and stopped right in front of my face, I couldn't see anything. This is a very serious safety issue people could have been killed! How does this happen with no warning light or alarm or anything. I was terrified!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving home in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers malfunctioned. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact stated that there was an unknown recall pertaining to the failure, but it applied to canadian vehicles. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 112,000.
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.
Driver side wiper stopped working
Tl* the contact called on behalf of his spouse who owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 70 MPH in inclement weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission wiper linkage fractured; however, the entire windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000. The VIN was not available.
I was driving in heavy rain and the wiper went past the driver side windshield and just stopped working. I had to pull over and wait till rain stopped to drive home. The motor sounds like it's working but wipers will not move.
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