2012 Chevrolet Equinox: complete transmission failure

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Engine, Visibility · 58,000 miles · WA

Exhaust cam shaft solenoid valve replaced 3 times within 1 year. Cam shaft intake accuator replaced 1 time. Engine check light came on while traveling on freeway. Error code p0014/p0013 confirmed by dealership at time of repairs. Recently had front windshield wiper transmission failed. Also while traveling via freeway during a heavy rain storm this car has 58000 miles at this time and very well maintained.

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Electrical, Visibility · 66,265 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving in rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The following day, the vehicle was driven to wilsonville chevrolet (26051 south west boones ferry road, wilsonville, or 97070, (866) 279-5360) where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper transmission failed. The windshield wiper transmission was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 66,265. *tt consumer stated recalled in canada but not the us.

Filed Jul 1, 2018 · Transmission · 71,814 miles · OH

I have only had my car for 3 years and there is only 70,000 miles on the vehicle. I get regular maintenance done as needed from the dealership. When I took my car to a different mechanic to do a transmission flush, I was told that my transmission had a bad leak and that it was leaking all inside the axle etc. The total cost to fix is 3,000 to 4,000 because I need a new transmission. I could tell something was not right when my car would not switch gears smoothly and it started making a winding sound. The car would barely pick up on the highway.

Filed May 15, 2018 · Visibility · DC

While highway driving during a thunderstorm, the windshield wipers running on the medium setting suddenly stopped functioning, causing viability loss. This made it unsafe to continue driving and difficult even changing lanes to pull to the shoulder. Motor was still functioning. Faulty part is the windshield wiper transmission. Entire transmission was replaced. Again today, during a flash flood warning rainstorm, wiper transmission failed while highway driving with wipers on high setting causing a complete visibility loss. Almost caused an accident attempting to safely pull out of lanes of traffic. Research indicating chevrolet has recalled this part in canada and replaced but not in the us

Filed May 22, 2017 · Visibility · 68,697 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 40 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped working. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and waited for the rain to stop. Once the contact continued driving, she had to stop five times due to the wiper failure before driving to a dealer. It was diagnosed that the wiper transmission failed and needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 68,697. Updated 08/09/17*lj

Filed May 10, 2017 · Visibility · 114,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the windshield wipers stopped working without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the windshield wiper transmission failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Visibility · 117,000 miles · NY

Wiper transmission failure affecting one wiper. Symptoms same as current 2013 recall. Driver wiper does not work - passenger wiper does.

Filed Jul 11, 2016 · Visibility · 77,869 miles · NC

Wndshield wiper transmission failed during a heavy thunderstorm, wipers went limp and turning the wiper lever on and off did not help. Fortunately the dealer just happened to have this item in stock, must be a regular problem with this car(?) the repair bill at van york chev was $340.83. Could not proceed on until the rain stopped.

Filed Nov 6, 2015 · Transmission · 32,900 miles · MI

Upon accelerating from a stationary position, my vehicle jerks back & forth while shifting through 1st and 2nd gears (automatic transmission) like it gets caught & then jumps up to speed. First I had a trusted mechanic take a ride & he advised me what I suspected - my 2012 chevy equinox with 33,000 miles on it has a major transmission issue. It is currently in service (they are likely to install a new transmission) I have read many accounts of similar troubles & I believe there is a wide spread defect in the power trains of many late model chevrolet SUV trucks & there should be absolutely be a recall http://chevroletforum.com/forum/equinox-23/2012-equinox-transmission-problems-59190/ http://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/12776/chevrolet/equinox/chevy-equinox-transmission-problems/p2