2015 Chevrolet Equinox: fuel pump failure

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · Fuel system · IN

1. High Pressure Fuel Pump, and yes. 2. Car will stall out unless I put it into neutral, shakes on shut down and sometimes starts scary fast. With the car caring my children in a busy town this is a HUGE safety hazard 3. No, but has been inspected by multiple mechanics. Got a tune up in May of 2026 problem subsided and back now. Numerous people have problems with this specific model of car and the HPFP. 4.PO0172 code, but that is the only code that has been persistent. No other known problems with the car. I have reached out to GM because there is no recall on my VIN number for the High Pressure Fuel Pump, but numerous Facebook groups for "Equinox Problems" have this issue and I would consider that a manufacturing problem of these Models (any year). Some people with the 2010 models had recalls, some newer but I have the same EXACT issue they are having but no Recall as of yet. I just want my issues to be known and addressed

Filed Dec 19, 2025 · Fuel system · 197,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle jerked and idled roughly and nearly stalled. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone to be diagnosed. The contact was provided with DTC P0172. The vehicle was not repaired. Several days later, the vehicle was taken for an oil change, and transmission fluid was flushed and refilled. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, a week after the oil change, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle back to Auto Zone to be diagnosed. The contact was provided with the same DTC: P0172. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer. The contact could not leave the vehicle at the dealer. The contact spoke with one of the mechanics at the dealer, who suggested that the high-pressure fuel pump may be the cause of the failure. Several days later, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that fuel had leaked into the engine through the PCP valve and caused the fuel to run rich. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 197,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · SC

The incident except for by my 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has major electrical faulty ends in and timing belt changes which causes the vehicle to stall on a consumer at any time for me I was driving on a major highway or five Lanes going to work and the car decided to slow down and started shedding off thank God that I made it to the far right side on a media strip and was able get the car to safety on the knee issue but she did slow down and shut off identity media call the triple A for help and roadside assistance they came as soon as they could and then test the car to see if it was the battery or the alternator which I had put in two brand new batteries and two brand new alternators and still have both he test them all and said no he's been pulling cars off major highways that are Equinox and terrain class action lawsuit against General motors in Chevrolet due to faulty issues in the engine and they recently One cases from 2010 to 2014 although my car is a 2015 the same issue still arise my car has 85,000 miles on it when this happens and I kept up the oil change and the maintenance on the car I then in turn had the car towed to a Chevrolet dealer and turned it a diagnostic test on my car vehicle and this is what they said in my car has the same issue that is from the previous lawsuit of Equinox 2010 to 2014. Have the results are as is fun the Chevrolet GMC dealer the vehicle will not start, the problem and issues extend from the timing belt chain, valves, blown gasket, fuel pump,this is causing many major issues along with all the recalls with the 2010 and 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and Terrain. The only thing that they recommend is that the car engine needs to replacement to make consumers feel safe in their vehicles. Although my car is a 2015 I only have 85,000 miles and I continue to do all the maintenance and I was told by another mechanic that it does not have nothing to do so much as the oil change they knew that there were faulty issues with timingbelt

Filed Jul 21, 2025 · Fuel system · 180,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormal vibration sound coming from the vehicle while accelerating and decelerating with the stability control warning light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed, and the contact was informed that the fuel pump was leaking. The contact stated that the fuel pump was replaced several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated unintendedly and jerked violently. The contact stated that the failure recurred consistently while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, and the contact was informed that fuel was not reaching the engine. The dealer determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated that upon towing the vehicle back to the dealer, the dealer replaced the fuel pump. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal loud sound. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact sent an email to the CEO of GM, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2025 · Fuel system · NJ

The vehicle stopped running. We brought it to the mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that it is a high-pressure fuel pump malfunction and a known issue with these vehicles. All the oil has leaked out because of this issue, which could cause a fire. There is a huge charge to replace this and the spark plugs which were affected by the leak. There is a recall for certain 2015 equinox is because of this very issue, however ours is not covered for some reason. We would like to make a formal complaint so that our vehicle can be covered under this issue like the other 2015 equinox with a high-pressure fuel pump malfunction.

Filed Apr 22, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, the vehicle experienced a run-on. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was cracked, causing fuel to leak onto the engine compartment. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel pump needed to be replaced; however, the part for the repair was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2021 · Fuel system, Transmission · NJ

When driving slow between 1st and 2nd gear when you get off the gas pedal and touch it again you hear and feel the clunk , as if there's play in transmission, turk conver locking and unlocking. Sounds like somethings going to brake. Other problem is thumping noise from something in fuel tank starts slow then seeds up .mechanic said sounds like fuel pump module he couldn't repeat the problem. I only hear it when I'm stopped with car running and off this could make noise when driving but the normal sounds of radio,talking would drown it out . I'm afraid if it's the fuel pump ,it can shut off while I'm driving I can have an accident!

Filed May 13, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,000 miles · MI

In mid-december 2018, we purchased a used one-owner 2015 chevy equinox from a small dealership in jenison michigan. It had about 113k miles. Less than 3 months later, in early march of 2019, the vehicle suddenly started smelling of gas, rattling, stalling. I immediately drove the vehicle less a few miles to our local mechanic. After the mechanic examined the vehicle, it was determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced along with a fuel pump at a cost of about $6300. We had purchased a third party warranty from preferred warranties llc through the dealership, so we thought we would be covered. The warranty company requested a more thorough examination of the vehicle to determine why the engine failed, at a cost of about $200, which would be reimbursed to us if the claim would be approved. Their adjuster visited our mechanic, and determined that since the engine had little oil, about one pint, the damage would not be eligible for reimbursement due to the vehicle being 'run on low oil.' we were floored, as the oil had just been changed in december at the dealership and was not due for a change for another 3k miles. We had put about 1k miles on it since purchase. There was never any indication while driving that there was any problem with oil consumption: no oil low warning light, no leakage under the vehicle, no smoke, no hesitation in driving. We discovered that chevy equinoxes with a 2.4l engine beginning in 2010-2017 were experiencing excessive oil consumption with many of the complainants stating there was no indication the vehicle was losing oil. We are asking for your assistance in any way possible to recoup our losses due to the negligence of gm in their lack of informing of potential issues.

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,000 miles · MI

Car started rattling, shaking, stalling with no indication beforehand of any problems. It was discovered that there was excessive oil consumption, resulting in using all but one pint of oil since oil change 2 1/2 months prior, less than 2000 miles since oil change. Engine damaged and fuel pump needs to be replaced. No indications that oil was getting low, no lights, no smoke, no smell, no leaks, no hesitation. While parking car, this all occurred.

Filed Dec 16, 2016 · Fuel system, Steering · 20,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While attempting to accelerate from a stop sign, the vehicle began to shutter while turning the steering wheel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump and rack failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred several times. The contact also stated that when adding fuel, it began to leak out of the fuel terminal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.