The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that fumes were emerging from the dashboard area of the vehicle. The contact had to open the windows to air out the vehicle cabin. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to deacon jones auto group (1115 North bright leaf blvd, smithfield, nc 27577) where it was diagnosed that the head gasket and heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 212,998.

- Clinton, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 10 mph and accelerating, there was an abnormal gushing water noise exerting from the dashboard area. The check engine and service traction control indicators illuminated for approximately 30 seconds and then dimmed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (don ringler Chevrolet, 777 S general bruce temple, tx 70502) where it was diagnosed that the thermostat and coolant needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (Dodge country, 1902 E central expy, killen, tx 76541) where it was diagnosed that the heater core, coolant sensor, and B pass hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a second time. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to NHTSA and the dealer for service. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

- Temple, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the defroster failed to work, which prevented the contact from seeing through the windshield. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the heating coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Elkton , MD, USA