Gas petal is sticking and will not release until I pump the breaks

- Cromwell, KY, USA

The check engine light is in. I had onstar run a vehicle diagnostic and the code back as a P00013. Then I had reilly's auto part run a diagnostic and they came back with codes P00013 and P00011 for the camshaft sensors. I've talked to others that own or have owned this vehicle and they all have experienced this problem. I have gas fumes backing up into the car when I turn the air that is dangerous choking and gives me a headache. I have to run the ac system off as soon as the fumes start. It's summer and hit so I have to ride with the widows down but that's not helping. But that's truly besides the point. Has backing up in the vehicle is dangerous and many Equinox owners are having problems or Chevy owners in general are have continued problems with this. Why is there not a repair for this issue? I love my Chevy but hate this issue. I have another mechanic coming by today to run a more thorough computer diagnostic that said this maybe a 1200 to 1300 fix because in his experience replacing the camshafts haven't stopped the vehicle from having an issue from other vehicles he have worked with in the pass. Gas fumes are released in the car as soon as the ac is turned on but they start as soon as the car is started.

- La Vergne, TN, USA

Vehicle stopped unexpectedly no system warning and then check engine light came on. The mechanic says the steel shavings were going into head gasket from over oil comsuption.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

At random the car will idle rough drop rpms smell like it is loading up on fuel and die the car always restarts.

- Munford, AL, USA

The vehicle blew a rear main seal from an accumulation of sludge in the manifold. GM knows about the problem and had issued a select special coverage that doesn't cover all equinoxes model years 2010-2014. This vehicle left the driver stranded and had to be towed. The repair cost was over 2100 dollars and GM has refused to cover the bill. The issue was well known to them as a design defect yet they are refusing the repair stating that it happened outside the warranty. Apparently only certain areas of the country were covered under their special coverage.

- Collegeville, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that exhaust fumes seeped into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to shults resale center of olean (3004 w state St, olean, NY 14760 (716) 372-1400) to be diagnosed, but no failure could be found. The dealer referred the contact elsewhere. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, but they also could not find a failure. The manufacturer suggested that the contact take the vehicle to another GM dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was still under warranty. The failure mileage was 103,294..

- Bradford, PA, USA

Just as everyone else has stated, my 2013 Equinox is burning oil and stalls at slow speeds or a stop. I took it to my dealership several times towards the end of my 5 year extended warranty, and they kept "fixing things". the most recent fix was one month after my extended warranty ended, and the repairs were close to $4,000. This repair involved replacing pistons/rings and replacing the timing chain. The very next day following this expensive repair, I drove it to work and it stalled 14 times, due to slowing/stopping of rush-hour. I almost had an accident merging onto the highway, because other drivers assumed I was "moving with the flow" and they don't stop. I immediately called the dealership... they have my car now and said they will look at it and "try something else". over several few months prior to this, they did the oil consumption test, reset the timing chain, and a bunch of other things (it was still under the 5-yr extended warranty then). I asked why there was no recall", and they told me because none of this was safety-related. How is this not safety issue"! as I mentioned, they currently have my vehicle, and I fear what the repairs will be for another attempt as solving the problem. I feel like the dealership is trying their best, but perhaps their hands are tied. If the NHTSA determines this not to be a safety issue, then it certainly should be considered fraud on behalf of Chevy corporation.

- Butler, PA, USA

Diagnostic code P0011 generic timing over advanced inake camshift position (bank 1) car is hesitating and bumpy at lights, stop signs and in reverse has stalled out several times - fix to that code said to change oil that did not solve the problem, continues to stall - has been carefully maintained

- Budd Lake, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the service engine and stability warning indicators illuminated. While driving at unknown speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was carbon build up within the air port and exhaust manifold, and a higher grade of fuel was needed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 8-4115305233. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 114,000. Consumer stated the service engine light has come on april20,21,23,28; May 3,4,13,17,26,27,31. Each time it will shut off on own. Sometimes engine will sputter when shutting off and at next start engine light will come on, was told to use higher grade of gas. Have been using 93 since March 2018.

- Basom, NY, USA

I have taken my car to Chevrolet multiple times because it cuts out when idling and sometimes driving. The dealership I purchased it from told me around 40000 miles that sometimes 'you just get a bad apple.' They replaced my motor under warranty about 20,000 miles ago with a brand new motor and now my car is doing the exact same thing. I contacted customer care at Chevrolet and they told me to take it to the closest dealer to get a diagnostic test run at my expense because my warranty is out... mind you I have been dealing with the same issue since I bought my car... and when I called the dealership, they told me that they couldn't service my vehicle because I didn't have the warranty work done at that location. I can't even drive my car because we've almost been rear ended multiple times and I have very small children. I can't drive all the way back to the dealership that replaced it when I am the one paying for the diagnostic exam anyway....so I keep getting conflicting responses from Chevy and their dealerships. I have gotten the run around since I bought my car brand new off the lot. I just almost have it paid off and can't afford for them to keep screwing me around, nor can I afford a new car. My car loses the engine but all battery functions work. It happens while idling, driving slowly and even on the highway! it's so dangerous and many people complain about the same issues with the same car if researched online.

- Mustang, OK, USA

Service engine light comes on frequently. Car runs very rough. Stalls. Took to dealer. Report received: In ambient temperatures 100 F degrees or higher, dtcs P2635 and/or P108B may set. The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition. Cause: Excessively hot and sustained ambient temps over 100 F degrees causing vaport buildup in fuel feed line. Advised to use greater than 91 octane fuel, keep in covered garage. There is no fix! what has happened to us: While driving on interstate, when trying to accelerate, car bogs down and will not accelerate, slowing while in heavy traffic. On way home, 96 degree day, two babies in car with groceries, stopped at a light on heavily traveled, two lane road, car stalls out and will not restart for several minutes. While coming off the interstate this morning, the car almost stalled again. If car will stall while idling or accelerating, this could easily cause an accident. To be told there is no fix for this problem is extremely concerning.

- Columbia, TN, USA

Car stalls and loses power while driving losing steerage and controll of the vehicle

- Hammond, LA, USA

6 months after purchase car began stalling. Vehicle always was low on oil, even with proper maintenance. Loss of acceleration speed and stalling became usual. Finally after filling the tank it stalled and would not start so we had it towed. Timing chain was the reason given so $3600 later I figured it was fixed. Not the case. Oil was still having to be added and 1.5 years later while driving, the motor has blown. We still owe 9K on a car that is inoperable and also usaa requires us to keep our insurance. I

- Canton, MS, USA

Vehicle stopped twice trying to pull into my driveway.

- Wylie, TX, USA

During traffic in a 25 mph zone, I lightly pressed the gas pedal, and my car accelerated on its own. RPM's jumped significantly. I have taken my car to a dealership and reported smelling fuel in my oil. They replaced the hi pressure fuel pump, but the fuel is still getting into my oil.

- Flint, MI, USA

While driving on turnpike at about 75, stability control message can up followed by reduced engine power message. Car reduced speed very quickly while in moderate traffic. Managed to move to shoulder safely, however car would not restart. Powered off vehicle for a few minutes. When turned back on to attempt restart, messages are gone but left check engine light. Vehicle would turnover and sputter but would not remain running.

- Troy, NY, USA

I have had my car to the dealer 4 times for the middle console that controls the HVAC, radio, camera, ect. The radio was replaced once. Now, I have a complaint with GM and they told the dealership, give the car back, there isn't anything we can do if you can't replicate it. This happens usually when I am starting the car, but happened while I was on the phone driving. The call came back when the system rebooted. These issues began around the 18K miles and I am at 31K miles now. It happens no less than twice before I take it into the shop. I had it in the shop another time because I pressed the gas peddle after a complete stop and didn't go anywhere. Then all of a sudden, I was at 3000rpms. This issue began at the 31K miles and only occurred once. Again, they couldn't replicate it, so there was nothing to fix. The car is still under original factory warranty.

- St. Charles, MO, USA

I was doing approx. 25 mph and went to press down on the accelerator the vehicle hesitated then took off very fast and rapid scared my wife and I almost hit the vehicle that I was trying to pass the vehicle now sits in my garage and will not drive the vehicle very afraid either myself or someone else is going to get killed, this is not the first time during the week of 5-22-2014 it happened.

- Lakewood, NJ, USA

While approaching a traffic signal the engine went to a reduced power mode (idle)....I had no control of the car...could not move....could not even move to side of road...blocking traffic....called onstar Chevy emerg road assist...while making arrangement for tow he asked for mileage...I had to turn off the engine to get rid of the screen which said "reduced engine power"....gavehim the mileage...when restarting the engine the engine now idled normal and when pu in drive, I could now move the car....canceled the service...took the car to the dealer next am...they diagnosed the trouble to be a "binding throttle body" it was replaced...I am apprehensive driving the car, especially on I95 with trucks and cars traveling 70/80 mph I could get killed.......

- Baltimore, MD, USA

When I take off and begin to accelerate, car hesitates. Getting worse. As I was approaching the top of an overpass, had to speed up because it seemed to hesitated. Took it in once, service manager and assistant both said they drove it and nothing happened. I left there and it happened and continues to happen.

- Taft, TX, USA