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Motor when I got it they told me they did have it check and there as no recalls on it. I drive it for about a moth an the motor stated to make a ticketing nose check the oil an it was about around a 1,000 miles it needed an oil change when I had it change it look like it had not been change in a long time. An around the same time again I check the oil again it was a low again so I had it change again this time the oil filter look good it to look the first time, like it had not been change. Then it started skipping and like it did want to stay crack up like it wanted to cut off on, it still doing it hardly ever drive it then the transmission started to act up I started to have it not wanting to change gears but then it stop. It does it now sometimes. I'll check the time and it usually slow than want it supposed to be, also the locks do not work most off the time when I push the button most of the time an also the car want start sometimes in the morning when I go to crack it up with the key. I been having problems with the air conditioner, first the freon went out the first time I use it, also then it started to make nose when I turn around are turn a corner and the freon would turn a corner then it started to leak inside the car when I was standing at a stop signal would stop leaking so much when I would go that just started I finally looked up recalls an seen that all these things were in a recall of May 19, 2019 I bought my car in Oct 19, 2019. They said they were no recalls, but when I looked it recalls it had every thing wrong with it that all the recalls was on there an a few extras' they also sued and they do not put my car in the problems areas.
I purchased my 2013 Chevy Equinox new. Within months the radio turned off while I was driving, the display screen went black, and then came back on to the Chevy link display. This would happen whether or not the radio was on. The dealership where I purchased the vehicle replaced the center stack; not once, but twice. As a note, I was told that other drivers with this issue reported the car turning itself off when the screen went black. I have also paid $150 for 'software updates' when the car seemed to 'lose its settings' after it was out of warranty. Six years later the issue persists, including loss of bluetooth capability for several days, and the clock always runs 2 minutes slow. I can reset the time, but each time the car is restarted, the time is incorrect. The car has also experienced loss of 'blinker sound' when the turn signal is on. The signal works, the light is working on the dash, but there is no sound.
While driving engine completely shutoff with no warning on a busy highway blocking traffic lights did not dim or anything. Something needs to be done about this engine. Timing. Was the issue due to burning so much oil.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. While the contact was retrieving items from the vehicle, the front passenger tire exploded unexpectedly while in park. Also, while driving various speeds, various warning indicators, including the air bag, check engine, and power steering, illuminated intermittently. In addition, the serpentine belt fractured on three separate occasions due to a defective pulley inside the engine. The contact took the vehicle to various independent mechanics to have it serviced; however, the serpentine belt and the warning indicator failures persisted. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8,000.
- Long Beach, CA, USA
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Power steering failed; lost power to control panel; in trying to steer vehicle around a curb I hit a tree and car rolled to side. All airbags inflated.
Car would not start. Charged battery up car started. Inside controls would not work. Sommers dealership charged me $800 to put a brand new blower motor in. Blower motor stopped working and now service power steering light comes on.
I purched a 2013 Chevy Equinox brand new. Two years after having it the center console for my radio and heat/air control would not work. I took it to the dealer and they fixed it. I was told that it was a module switch. Then in April 2017 it did it again! took it to the dealer and was told it was the air HVAC. Then August 2018 it happened again. This time I am told it is the radio HVAC and that now it is not covered on warranty and that I have to pay $650 to have it fixed. I believe this has been a major problem from the first time it happened and just keep getting told something different everytime. The same thing happens but have been told a different problem by the Chevy dealer with the expense going up each time.
The infotainment radio system failed. This controls not only the radio but the backup camera and the hands free calling. Been googling and it appears to be a common problem that is not being resolved. I called GM and they put me with GM infotainment team and they acknowledged that there is a problem but it is not a recall item at this time. Nothing is being done and the repairs are $1200
Ticking noise (sometimes loud) in the center and left of vehicle dashboard when vehicle is stationary (no key in ignition). Problem started around October 2017 and now occurs frequently. I have a video recording of sound.
The car didn't start after parking for food pickup, we noticed that after getting a boost, the 'engine light' was lit, it stayed on. This happened twice again, but we used our insurance road side assistance, again the 'engine light' remained lit. This has happened multiple times, whereas we purchased a battery charger. During drive/ waiting at multiple red lights, and backing out of parking spaces, the car stalls- to the point we put it 'N', after experiencing stalls when placed in 'P'. the oil can be low, but no indicator on the panel, but the panel reads check electrical system, so we took it to a shop and informed it was the battery, seeking another opinion, we were told it wasn't the battery, but another part of the electrical system. Upon trying to have the car inspected, we were turned down due to the 'engine light'. we went to a reputable car part dealer, and informed it was the timing chain, timing sensor, along with (2) two other codes. The battery is hid under a housing/ cover, which made it hard to get a boost, when the recommended charging procedure didn't work. This is very frustrating, and research leads us to understand, that a costly repair is ahead. Plus, our research of the experienced problems, shows that they occurred in earlier models. The (2013)vehicle was purchased from a national car rental Agency, Nov 2015, is it possible that this vehicle was defective at purchase time, with unresolved issues as earlier models? additionally, the car has veered/ jerked to either side, from stop to go, and while driving, without us turning the wheel. Thank the lord the latter, occurred at low speeds, and dry pavement. The 'when did this happen' date is the latest date, not the only date.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving various speeds, the collision avoidance system independently applied, but there was no vehicle or object in the path of the sensor. The collision warning indicator illuminated and the tire pressure warning indicator did not display the correct tire information. The vehicle was taken to mchugh Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (3420 maple ave, zanesville, oh), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. The dealer was notified (boucher Chevrolet, 1421 E moreland blvd, waukesha, wi 53186, (262) 347-4107), but the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V582000 (visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was checking to determine when the recall repair would be provided by the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
My defrost system stopped working and my windows were so dense with frost I could not see. This is a major complaint for a lot of complaints I see on line.the derost system has not worked for 2-3 weeks now
When I turned on my vehicle today, none of the climate control system buttons were operational. Not able to turn on defroster, rear window defogger or adjust climate controls. Live in Minnesota so climate control is very important during the winter.
At about 95,000 miles the 2013 Chevy Equinox's engine started stalling when slowing down to stop or while idling in drive/reverse. Thinking it was an issue with the gas, the gas was ran out of the vehicle and new gas was put it; this did not correct the issue. Car is able to idle without stalling if in park or neutral.
I have experienced years long radio unit complications with my Chevy Equinox (2013) since purchased brand-new in September of 2013. I have patiently done everything I have been instructed to do (brought it in-and-out for service/repairs, reported it to GM, talked with service managers, had a technician brought in, you name it...). the radio unit/electrical system keeps failing, so to say. The radio screen will black out while driving, the screen will go fuzzy like an old tube-tv, the volume will not able to be turned up or down from steering wheel or radio unit, the back-up camera screen cuts out while backing up or stays in backup move while driving forward, and the list goes on. The interruptions are dangerous and distracting, to say the least. Here I am almost three years into it (the problems started shortly after purchasing the vehicle) two drained batteries, tons of service visits, a new radio unit, and countless hours wasted with nothing to show but continued interruption in the function of my car radio unit. I even began catching the interruptions on video on my phone and providing them to the service manager. They have ample evidence of the problems reported (although they can't duplicate it so they say there is nothing that can be done).
Fire started while car was sitting in driveway. Fire department said it was a electrical fire that started near the fuse box. Fire burned through firewall and continued up the ceiling console. This car is usually parked in my garage, with my bedroom right above. Fire started around 12:30am.
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- Hephzibah, GA, USA