2012 Chevrolet Equinox brakes problems

Filed Mar 14, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · PA

The abs braking and stability control light came on and has stayed on and took to mechanic shop and was told to repair would be $4000 .that's more than what the car is worth!changed motor oil many times since I owned the car and it uses oil quite much.ihe oil gauge can say I have 70 percent oil and the dipstick reads no oil so I must put 2 -3 quarts of oil in car because I can hear lifters rattle due to lack of oil.the abs stability control keeps car steady especially in i snow or rain weather and can lose control of the 2012 Chevy equinox.if I was to drive vehicle on long trip the motor could freeze up while driving and shut down and cause dangerous situation in traffic.

Filed Apr 16, 2025 · Brakes, Steering · PA

the abs light came on the dash and traction control.i was driving in a rain storm and went around a corner and front end started to slide.was only going 35 mph so I didn't lose control.this happened on.04/15/2025 .if I would have been going any faster I would have lost control.this is very dangerous as I realized. it should be fixed by GM for safety concerns.

Filed Jun 7, 2022 · Brakes, Engine · MO

Car surges when brakes applied while .

Filed Feb 2, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 67,000 miles · MI

Whenever I stop at a red light or stop sign my car starts to violently rock back and forth. Not side to side. There's no movement in the car but you can visibly see the jerking of the car. It's very uncomfortable. Lots of places cannot get the vehicle to mimic this so therefore they cannot fix the issue and insist I'm crazy. Or that I've come to a stop to quickly. Which I have not. I have even went the extra mile of slowing down way ahead of time which also causes the issue of safety. I have my two year old with me constantly and she jerks around in her car seat at almost every stop light:( I'm starting to regret purchasing this vehicle.

Filed Sep 30, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · MO

It has been burning oil since I have owned it. It also shakes real bad when applying the brakes. I have bought new rotors and pads and it still shakes no matter the speed I'm going.

Filed Nov 6, 2018 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle shook after short trips and the brakes malfunctioned. Also, the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The dealer (burtness chevrolet, 802 genesis dr, orfordville, wi 53576, (608) 352-3053) stated that the vehicle was not covered even after they promised to offer the contact an extended four year warranty after the vehicle was purchased. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 80,000 miles · IN

When my vehicle idols at a stop light, it starts to shake as if it wants to cut off. When I turn my wheel the inside makes a screeching sound.

Filed Jun 23, 2015 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · NV

I bought this car 3/30/2015 from carmax west sahara 7244. Las vegas. They said they have a 100 checks they do on a car before they sell. This car has about 45,000 miles on it and was a rental. Because I did not know the maintenance on the car I took it to my mechanic to check it over and change fluids, check sparks plugs and hoses, wires, and brakes etc. The mechanic found that the brake rotors were cracked. I had to replace all four rotors and brake pads. 900 dollars plus. The mechanic told me they were original parts and must have been defective. Yes I saw the rotors and they were cracked.

Filed Jun 2, 2015 · Brakes · 60,500 miles · MI · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was parked with the door open, the vehicle began to roll backwards. The vehicle knocked the contact down, dragged her down the driveway, and rolled over her right leg. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,500. Updated 8/19/15*cn updated 10/18/2017

Filed May 29, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 19,600 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brakes failed to respond. Additionally, the vehicle accelerated independently causing the contact to apply force to the brake pedal. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who was unable to replicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,600.