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As I was approaching to a stop light my truck began to shake and vibrate as it was trying to shut itself down. As the light turned and and I tried to push the gas peddle, the car went a little then stopped. I cranked the key again, started, then shut off. Now this has happened before my the truck would start back up and drive again. You can hear this weird rattling noise and while driving I was always cautious not knowing if my car would just stop randomly, or it if was just a fluke. No fluke. I see many people with the same issues and GM needs to be held responsible! I drive with my 3 and 4 year old daily, as well as taking my client's to and from appointments and running errands. Just feel so violated that a car was sold to me knowing the pre historic conditions.
On December 22nd, 2017 as my husband and I were traveling to our hometown from fort bragg, North Carolina, our vehicle unexpectedly lost acceleration while driving on the highway at night. This was not only very scary, but also very dangerous. Imagine other vehicles whizzing by at 80mph at night and your car only wants to go a fourth of that. The screen read, 'reduced engine power'. we were fortunate that no one ran into the back of our vehicle, before we could pull off on to the shoulder. The car was towed the remainder of the drive and then taken to flow Chevrolet mid January 2018. While at this dealership, we were given the following diagnosis codes, P0016 crankshaft position not plausible, P0089 fuel pressure regulator performance, P228D fuel pressure reg 1 performance, ebcm V0100-71 lost communication. The man helping us recommended that the pistons and rings/ timing chains be replaced for $5629.67 or an engine swap for $9250.76. Come to find out, this is a well-known issue with the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and car forums all over the internet have complained about the exact same issues. How is there not a recall for this? this is highly unsafe!
Owner was driving the vehicle and was slowing down to a stop light and the engine shut off. When the vehicle was restarted, the engine made a knocking noise and continued to shut off at every stop light and stop sign. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed the driver that there was very little oil in the engine. The mechanic informed the owner that there were metal shavings in the oil that was left. The mechanic told the owner that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was purchased at the end of Jan 2018 and had an oil change at rhat time. The vehicle was driven home from the mechanic and has sat since.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined that there was no oil in the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and requested that the vehicle be towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Our 2010 Chevy Equinox was working fine. Last week we came to a stop at a stop sign... heard a bang noise and it started to idle rough, and shut off at stop sign ( hard to even know...since radio still playing). Also sounds like a thrashing machine.... check engine light came on and has since gone off and back on and back off. What is the best correction for this safety issue. Continues to shut off at stop signs. "??"
- Kutztown, PA, USA
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Variable valve timing chain issue as with the previous years models that have had problems.2007 to 2009 model years were recalled for this same issue and the 2010 model year V6 is havig the same problem. Codes P0016 and P0017. Crankshaft and camshaft correlation. Check engine light illuminates. Same problem as 2007 thru 2009 that were covered. I called GM but they said the recall did not cover my VIN specific.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving various speeds, the engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not performing properly and felt sluggish. An independent mechanic replaced the transmission and the timing chain. Trapp Chevrolet in houma, Louisiana was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was also made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer (kern Chevrolet Buick GMC, 218 S walnut St, celina, oh 45822) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and the bottom half of the engine was gone. The dealer gave the contact a loaner vehicle and replaced the engine for free since the mileage was less than 100,000. The contact requested the warranty on the new motor, but was informed that the warranty paperwork had to remain in the files. The contact could not receive the warranty or a copy of the warranty. At 42,000 miles later, the new engine failed due to the timing chain. The contact asked about the warranty and was informed that there was no warranty on the new engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the first engine was replaced free of charge, but the second engine would have to be paid for out of pocket. The manufacturer was contacted a second time and the contact was informed that there was a three year warranty on the new engine. When the manufacturer was contacted a third time at the dealer, the contact was informed of the same thing as when she called them initially. The contact stated that there was a PCV valve recall. Since Ohio was not a cold state, the manufacturer stated that the recall would not be honored. The vehicle remained at the dealer since the second week of December 2017. The dealer provided a loaner vehicle, which was still in use by the contact. The failure mileage was 42,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to mike shaw Buick GMC (1313 motor city drive, Colorado springs, co 80906) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving various speeds, the vehicle independently decelerated and shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called a local dealer (Chevrolet of homewood, 18033 halsted St, homewood, il 60430) and was informed that he would have to pay for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that it was up to the dealer to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 117,535.
My vehicle is experiencing the same issues as reported in GM service bulletin 14882. I was told my VIN was not covered under that's bulletin. I have spent $800 so far on repairs. Recently all the oil was lost through blown seal due to pressure build up in the engine. Excess moisture was found in air box near PCV hose.
Bulletin #14882. My car is at 124,532 miles when the rear main seal blew out due to freezing of the PCV valve. After many times of this car being in the shop getting repaired, they weren't willing to take any of the responsibility and fix it, due to the miles of the car being barely over their limit. I feel they should have done something to help me out.
PCV system failure with a blown rear main seal. While driving down the highway the rear main seal blew to a known faulty design by GM. This caused the vehicle to loose all power & oil on the highway. Tried to get the vehicle to the side of the road, almost hitting over cars due to loss of power. This was later determined investigated and found to be a known PCV system failure. GM is aware of the many of reports of the 2.4 motor & the problems. This is all covered under GM bulltein 14882: Special coverage adjustment ' plugged PCV orifice in intake manifold ' 2010-2014 Buick Chevrolet GMC
Timing chain, water pump, tensioner all went bad, causing further internal problems. Came to a stop and would not re-start. Chevrolet required an "authorized" diagnosis. Chevrolet had previously extended warranties on this motor to 120,000 miles due to this problem. I had 124,600, so Chevrolet refused to help. Cost me over $2400 and the car still won't run. Per internet searches, this is a very common problem for the 4-cyl eco tech engine. (I believe Canada required a recall on this engine!)
I was on the way to the store with my two children I pulled out of my drive way and the car didnt want to pull. I let off the gas and pushed the gas again I started thinking make it just had some trash or something cause the car did fine. I got to the store and pulled in the parking lot the car wouldn't move at all. I had it towed my the Chevy place and they said that it was the inner transmission seeing that it has had otber transmission issue might want to take a look that the whole unit of the transmission. Thanks
2010 Chevrolet Equinox 2.4L engine is burning oil. I took this to the deal and was pushed away saying I had oil leak. This is not true. I took my 2010 Chevrolet Equinox to second dealer and they advised the was metal shavings and the oil consumption was useless because the of the shavings. Now GM will not replace the engine, I provided the requested documents so that the deal could make the exception to replace the engine but was denied. Every time I go to start the engine and drive off it stalls.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power, the vehicle would not shift into gear while being operated, and the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission, ABS sensor, and motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 115,656.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 55 mph, the engine started to hesitate. The contact pulled over in a parking lot to check the oil, and noticed there was no oil in the reservoir. The contact also stated that three quarts of oil were added to the vehicle one month before. The contact had experienced the oil consumption issue for approximately a year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (duteau Chevrolet in Lincoln, Nebraska) and was informed that the warranty was extended by the manufacturer however, the VIN did not qualify. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 101,391.
Let me start off by saying that I am one of many having the same trouble with my 2010 Chevy Equinox. On Jan. 21, 2015 I was hit by a young driver totaling my 2002 S10 crew cab. I feel this truck saved my life. In need of a safe vehicle I found myself at bowman Chevrolet purchasing a certified 2010 Chevy Equinox with less than 41000 miles. At that time I received 24 months of oil changes/routine maintenance plus road side assistance and bumper to bumper for 12months. This vehicle seemed great till my first oil change and maintenance. In less than 3 months I took it in for service they said it couldn't be serviced. I apparently bought a Canadian vehicle. Called bowman about the issue and was told to bring it back to them ( over an hr from home) at this time I mentioned a few things I felt were issues (my car would run on after shut off, would roll backwards in drive and shifting would pause between gears). About a month later I got my car back, new dashboard with a few scratches and a good chip in the windshield. Wasn't happy but they said all was good. Until the next time I had to take it in, still having run ons when I shut off the car and shifting problems along with a few minor things( I was told was not covered but should have been still under what I was promised by the 12 months bumper to bumper) over the next 21 months of my warranties I continued to have many issues with my car. Never fully fixed each time I took it in and being told many times they wont do the recalls because its on a Canadian car not my now american car. On July 13, 2017 driving on 96 in construction and rush hr traffic with my grandson the transmission was losing gears at one point the car stopped abruptly. We barely made it home! drove it to dealer next morning only had 1st gear. Apparently this is a known problem. Help us all!
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- Buffalo, NY, USA