This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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My car started itself when the key was in my pocket and I was at the rear of the car unloading. I do not have a keyless entry or starting feature on my car. I was parked at our community garden and my daughter and I were unloading garden tools, so we were touching the car and felt it when it fired up. It was an underwear changing moment.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. Wally edgar Chevrolet (3805 S lapeer rd, orion charter township, mi 48360, 248-494-8698) was notified and stated that the vehicle would be covered under a power train warranty. The contact purchased an electrical box from the dealer to repair the engine failure; however, the box did not assist with the failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred again four days later without warning. Since owning the vehicle, the contact has had the engine, fuel pump, electric line, doors, and windshield wipers replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. The consumer stated that the vehicle while at a stop sign, during rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. The consumer crashed into another vehicle. The consumer's vehicle began smoking. The consumer had headaches, back/neck/shoulder pains, and whiplash.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and came to a complete stop. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to move. An independent mechanic was contacted to assist with repairing the vehicle onsite. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 152,000.
Vehicle was stopped at intersection. Vehicle would not move after using accelerator, and the engine continued to run at higher RPM. I was able to move after shutting off and restarting the vehicle. During the same drive I also had trouble shifting from 1st to 2nd gear with high RPM before a moderately hard shift while accelerating after a stop. Amber check engine, brake, and abm lights all lit. Vehicle is currently with mechanic for diagnosis and repair.
Original recall 09 V4 89000 was supposed to have fixed visibility issue. Car was taken in at the time of the original recall. The vehicle is showing symptoms of the exact same issue as before where defroster is no longer working because of controls not functioning. Radio is also out along with possible other unknown electrical issues. We've turn the car on and off several times hoping it was just a glitch, however it appears the problems of the first recall are back again. Driving the vehicle pose a threat has we live in weather we're having to have control over the defrosting is needed. Defroster and panel do not work because of lack of electrical control. My worry is that this is systemic, the the issue is reoccurring, every so years or so, that other issues will continually make this an issue in the future.
- Fate, TX, USA
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I could not turn on my defrost on while I was driving I had to pull over and wait for it to kick back on so it could defrost enough for me to see where I was going to get home I have the videos
Instrument computer mailfuctionin. Light and controls stop working and nothing on radio lights up. Radio screen and ac/heat controls not function properly. Checked there was a recall previously.
My ignition when I tuen my key back to turn off my car it tries to start back up again by itself it has happened about 7 or 8 times now. I have been asking around what that coold be and I get in response that it could be the electrical system or the ignition. And I still have 3 yrs to pay for this car
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. Upon starting the vehicle, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the blend door motors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
2010 Chevy Equinox ltz windshield failure! Wednesday night, May 2, 2018, I was driving home from the four winds casino, South bend, in, it was pouring down rain...when I got into mishawaka, in, my windshield wipers suddenly stopped and lodged to the left of the drivers side! I got out of the car, pushed the wipers back down in there proper place and I could hear the motor running! I got back into the car and turned on the wipers several times, they would not budge...I took the Equinox into basney Honda on Thursday, May 3, 2018 and they inspected the vehicle. They told me the windshield motor and transmission assembly needed to be replaced! I bought this SUV in March from basney Honda! I have only had the car a couple of months and problems already" this is very dangerous, plus, the cost of repair! total cost= $453.43. Also, my research shows many recalls on this same issue by GM! many complaints by consumers! why does this keep happening, and why has this not been addressed" no wonder no one wants to buy a Chevy! when I purchased my 2002 Toyota Camry Solara used in 2010, it was years before I had any repairs! never a windshield issue like this...never! I thought I had made a good choice buying this Chevy Equinox SUV, liking it a lot, but, now, I am looking to get another Toyota, Honda, Nissan or Mazda and trade this one in! I have called a certified Chevy dealer to have an inspection and diagnostic done on Thursday, May 10, 2018. After that, I will call the Chevy recall number for further assistance! this is a very dangerous safety hazard! I could not see! I could have had an accident and ran off the road, or worse yet, been killed or killed someone else! I hope I can get reimbursed the cost of this repair!
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was no heat upon entering the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. An unknown dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the computer module failed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Since I purchased this vehicle, I constantly get a "service airbag" message on my dashboard. I have notified the dealer as well as GM/chevorlet by phone and was told that unfortunately there is no recall for this. I took my car to the dealer in which I purchased and since they did not see the message they said there is nothing they can do. I fear (god forbid) being in an accident and the airbag does not deploy. I do travel with my children in which one of the 3 is a toddler. Is there anything that can be done. - also which is very annoying my key gets stuck in the ignition. Now I have 2 sets of keys one gets stuck more than the other, but there are times where I have to spend hours trying to remove it - I took it to the dealer but once again was told nothing is wrong with this. I have seen numerous videos and forums with the same complaint. Needles to say I would never purchase a Chevy again! too many issues for a car that I've only had a few years.
Intermittent loss of system heat. Blower works but blows frigid air into cabin and onto windshield causing frosting and safety issue. Controls do not work to correct issue. Actuator doors either don't move or move randomly. No change in blower air. Air temp feels like below zero. No warning of change from hot to cold air. Vehicle can be stationary, in motion, highway speeds, side street speeds, turning, straight, it doesn't matter. In going to destination heat stopped and cold air blew. This has been a recurring issue for about 2 years. Dealer says not coding or storing codes. Main computer doesn't sense the problem. Actuators recalibrated on Friday, it reoccurred on Saturday. There is a recall on the control system brain but dealer unwilling to do repairs. 2010 and 2011 were the worst years for issues in these vehicles. Many complaints of the same issues. Dealer says they can't fix it if it doesn't display codes according to my almost $4000 warranty service contract. I love my Equinox but I need it fixed and working. Brought it into dealer on Friday, intake person actually felt the frigid air coming from blower. No amount of flipping switches, turning knobs or pushing buttons correct this issue. Still they don't fix it because of no codes. I say main computer is malfunctioning because it doesn't sense the problem therefore it doesn't show codes. Dealer admits there is an issue, just don't know what it is. On a personal note, I am a cancer survivor and have many medical issues, I also Transport young children in my vehicle. This issue is a health hazard to myself and them.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving at unknown speeds, the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to ryan Chevrolet (1501 w pine St, hattiesburg, ms 39401), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Car only has 89K miles and it's having issues when it's accelerating and switching gears. It also stalls often while in motion. Also having an issue with my defroster controller. Seems like this is a recall in the same year and model but my VIN doesn't qualify
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be in motion without the key in the ignition. Also, when the gear was shifted into park, it was not fully in gear so the contact constantly had to check. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 16V502000 (electrical system, power train). In addition, water entered various areas of the vehicle and the electronic stability traction control warning indicator randomly illuminated. The vehicle also rolled backward and forward without warning and the hatch came down unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the multiple failures. The failure mileage was not available.
The radio will not turn on when I start the vehicle. It is not until 10 minutes later that the radio will finally turn on and work properly. This also effects the turn signals and hazard lights. I feel that with the fact the turn signals do not work this is a safety hazard and a recall needs to be issued to fix this problem. This started in my driveway.
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- Fayetteville, AR, USA