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Car stalls while driving, while stopped in traffic car will stall when brake is released and will also stall while pushing the accelerator. Stalls while in drive and reverse.
The check engine light, is on I have 50,000 miles it shut off when U come to stop or idle.. pulled code came back as P0010, & P0011, camshaft position actuator. This car has been excellent cared for. Unexceptionable.. car was in motion, on the streets, highway S. cars blowing for me to pull off. Have to drive with flasher to keep cars back to keep from getting rear ended.
Engine stalled several times while driving and just shut off while driving and the check engine light came on. Took the vehicle to have codes checked it showed camshaft position sensor, so had that replaced and the vehicle continued to shut off while driving after that was replaced and the check engine light appeared on again. Took the vehicle to Chevrolet dealership to be told that the camshaft position actuator needed to be replaced which cost me about $350. This seems to be a common problem with the Chevy Equinox's and they need to be recalled for it because it is very dangerous to be driving and your vehicle just stops while driving down the highway.
Takata recall I was involved in a car wreck on a city street. My car was totaled and not even one airbag deployed. It was a front end collision. I was traveling East about 20-25 miles per hour and S vehicle ran a stop sign going excessively fast. I hit the passenger side of her vehicle. My vehicle spun around 90 degrees and ended up in a ditch hitting a stop sign on drivers side door. Front of my Equinox was totaled.
With out warning my wifes car went into engine power failure mode. The car would not go more then 10 mph. I had the car towed to a Chevy dealership. They informed me that the vehicle was four quarts low of its motor oil. They then asked me for all the service records I had to establish a history. They had the oil changes that I did from the dealer, one from a well know auto merchandiser and because I did the most recent one myself, the dealer is telling me that they will not accept that one because there is no documentation of me doing it and hence the vehicles power train warranty will not be honored. The car is only three years old and has 75000 miles on it. No indication of any issues were present at anytime with this vehicle.
- Dunkirk, NY, USA
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On 9/11/18 I was driving thru an intersection and and van pulled in front of me casuing me to brake and my car shut off. Steering wheel locked so I couldn't pull off the road. It took 2 tries to re-start my car and when I put it in drive and pressed on the gas it started sputtering. This is not the first time the car has shut off as I was driving. Previously when I took it to the dealer that said that no codes showed up so there was nothing they could do.
Recall I would start my car after driving it my car will shut off on its own will do this sevrall time thur out the day. Been taking it to get it check they say it might be the oil change but had a oil change and alway put the expensive one on.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 30 mph, the service indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted on its own and was taken to reedman toll Chevrolet of springfield (formerly spencer) (located at 840 baltimore pike, springfield, pa 19064, (484) 472-786290) where it was awaiting to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,193.
Engine stalled in heavy traffic. Restarted after turning ignition off and on. Car kept hesitating every time from brake to gas when trying to move forward from stopped. Check engine light came on with code P0010. Dealer kept it for 4 days and couldn't find the problem, no charge. 10 days late the issue returned. Car stalled 4 times in a few miles of stop and go traffic. Seems to only happen after car sits idling in traffic. Move foot from brake to gas and engine dies. Taking to the dealer again next business day. After google searches it appears that the 'camshaft position actuator solenoid valve needs to be replaced. I hope the dealer has google search
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the engine seized and the timing belt fractured while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light. The vehicle was pushed to the road shoulder. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the engine was replaced. The manufacturer refused to replace the engine because the contact had the oil changed by an independent mechanic rather than a GM dealer, which voided the warranty. The contact called bob grimm Chevrolet (2271 S main St, morton, il 61550), but had not heard back. The failure mileage was 75,000.
About 4-6 months ago, my car started to jolt every now and again, while driving it, but it never shut off. Last week, when I was backing out of a parking spot, the car died when I shifted it into drive to leave. It took a while to turn back on, but did start up again. On my way home, it shut off again while in motion. Once I got home, the check engine light popped on and I did not drive it again until the next day. I went to wash it, as I do weekly, and fill up the gas tank. The check engine light turned off. The next morning, I was driving to work and the car cut off again while in motion. Once I was able to get it restarted, I drove it to the closest mechanic immediately. They attempted to look at the car and diagnose it for the greater part of the day. The machine was reading a cam shaft issue; however, when they inspected it, there was no issue with it. The mechanic stated that he has seen this issue with the Chevy Equinox several times and that changing the intake/outtake valves gives a temporary resolve; however, the problem typically comes down to the engine/motor having to be replaced, which is approximately a $6000 repair bill, or take a complete loss on the car., because metal shards and other things get trapped in the engine/motor that can't be removed. They did replace the valves, which cost me $400+, told me to keep doing what I do, in terms of keeping maintenance up, and hope that something is done before the engine/motor needs replacing. I am responsible for my transportation and that of my two children (ages 1 & 11). I cannot have my car stop, in the middle of me driving it, and have that result in a fatal loss of me and/or my children. A simple internet search shows that multiple years of this make/model car have the same issue and it is alarming that no recall is in place. The consumer is being left to cover the cost of safety in faulty vehicles.
I parked my car on Monday night and heard a rattling noise and the engine sounded like it was knocking. I turned it on and off and it started again. The next day I get in to take my two young children to school and the car wouldn't start. I called the dealer and had the car towed and the dealer tells me that I need a new engine. The vehicle has 58,352 miles so it as far I know it should be covered under the power train warranty as I have less that 100,000 miles and its only 3 yrs old since I bought it brand new. Well GM will not cover the motor because I didn't take it to the dealer to have oil changes done. Since they have no record of the oil changes despite that fact that I did them every 3000 miles as recommended they will not give me a new motor yet I still have to pay $510 a month for a car that I can no longer drive. Gray Chevrolet is the dealer the car is at and they are the worst. GM doesn't honor their warranties and should be put out of business. I will never ever buy a GM vehicle ever again. Why was there no lights on the dashboard prior" how do I need a motor over night when I had no problems previously? why is that GM will not honor their warranty or at least send someone to the dealer to investigate? why won't GM at least call gray Chevrolet to find out what happened as opposed to reading something to me from a computer screen? why would they not try to assist their customers" im stranded with 2 kids and no one care. Don't ever by any vehicle from GM!!!!!!!!
While in motion engine sputters as if running out of gas, A/C shuts down, then engine quits working and car completely shuts off. Battery is working fine; lights, radio, etc. Work. Cannot turn engine over, cannot give gas to engine.
While in motion engine sputters as if running out of gas, A/C shuts down, then engine quits working and car completely shuts off. Battery is working fine; lights, radio, etc. Work. Cannot turn engine over, cannot give gas to engine. Attempted to jump start, engine does not respond.
While in motion engine sputters as if running out of gas, A/C shuts down, then engine quits working and car completely shuts off. Battery is working fine; lights, radio, etc. Work. Cannot turn engine over, cannot give gas to engine. Attempted to jump start, engine does not respond.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving out of a parking space, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to autonation Chevrolet North richland hills (7769 boulevard 26, North richland hills, tx 76180 (682) 214-2010) where it was diagnosed with a faulty left solenoid intake. The solenoid valve intake was replaced, but the failure recurred a month later. The check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the dealer for diagnostic testing that generated multiple codes. The contact was unaware of the actual failure or repairs that were needed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,476.
On two (2) separate occasions my vehicle has stopped dead in the roadway while driving. I lost all power steering, lights, radio etc. I was able to restart the vehicle both times. This could be deadly if I am on a busy road or freeway. I am terrified for my safety, but also for my two year old grandson, family, friends and anyone else who could be involved in an accident if this happens again. My vehicle was leased January 19, 2015. I am way under on my miles (2600) and has been well maintained by me with zero damage anywhere. My vehicle was in the dealership from June 29, 2015 the first time the engine stopped while driving. They kept the vehicle fro 3 days. At that time I was advised by the service department that mine was the third vehicle in the last week with the same complaint. I took it back to the dealership on July 6th after the second time it stopped dead in the roadway. I was called on August 12, 2015 that the vehicle was ready for pick up and that they were unable to duplicate the problem. The dealership has been unable to find the problem. The service dept. States they have driven the vehicle for a mere 58 miles over the last several weeks. The service manager suggests I buy out my lease and just sell it to someone else. Of course this is not an option for me.
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- Westland, MI, USA