2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    engine oil consumption

    6 stranded, 154 unsafe, 8 annoyance

    168
    incidents
    Typical range: 73,000–115,000 mi

    Median 95,500 mi, based on 138 reports (40% had no usable mileage)

    • "The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while performing a daily oil check, the contact became aware that the oil level was low while checking the dipstick. The contact added oil and contacted the dealer and was advised that oil should be…"~24,500 mi, complaint #1913638
    • "PROBLEM BEGAN AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MONTH WHEN MY VEHICLE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC..LUCKILY I WAS NOT HIT OR KILLED. THE ISSUE IS WITH THE ENGINE AND HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY RAN THE TEST AND I NOW HAVE T…"~72,459 mi, complaint #1247240
    • "AT APPROXIMATELY, 92000 MILES ON MY EQUINOX, WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY THE PCV VALVE CLOGGED/FROZE AND EXERTED TO MUCH PRESSURE TO MY ENGINE CAUSING THE REAR MAIN SEAL TO BLOW AND SPILL ALL OF THE ENGINE'S OIL ALL OVER THE GROUND. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SE…"~92,000 mi, complaint #1639897
    • "WE PURCHASED A 2012 CHEVY EQUINOX IN JANUARY 2020. WE TOOK IT FOR THE FIRST OIL CHANGE IN MAY 2020 (MIND YOU, DURING QUARANTINE FROM MARCH TO MAY WE RARELY DROVE IT) AND FOR A KNOCKING ENGINE NOISE, ONLY TO DISCOVER THE ENGINE WAS BURNING OIL. THIS IS APPARENT…"~114,000 mi, complaint #1692186
    • "WE RECEIVED A "SATISFACTION" LETTER REGARDING THE OIL CONSUMPTION AND STABILITY LIGHT ON THIS VEHICLE. THE ENGINE BURNS OIL CONSTANTLY AND THE 2D CYLINDER MISFIRES DUE TO THIS. THE CAR HAS GONE INTO "LIMP" MODE SEVERAL TIMES AND WHEN IT DOES IT IDLES EXTREME…"~167,900 mi, complaint #1420380
  2. #2

    wiper and washer

    2 stranded, 91 unsafe, 6 broken, 10 annoyance

    109
    incidents
    Typical range: 69,000–116,000 mi

    Median 94,500 mi, based on 100 reports (19% had no usable mileage)

    • "WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF A HEAVY DOWNPOUR AND THE CAR IS USING A LOT OF OIL"~17,600 mi, complaint #1656384
    • "I WAS TRAVELING [REDACTED ADDRESS] IN LIGHT RAIN WHEN MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. AS I WAS CLOSE TO HOME, I WAS ABLE TO RETURN TO MY HOME SAFELY. I CHECKED THE GM WEBSITE BY ENTERING MY VIN BUT RECEIVED NOTICE THAT THERE WERE NO ACTIVE RECALLS ON TH…"~72,608 mi, complaint #1660377
    • "THE DRIVER WINDSHIELD WIPER CAME OFF AND MOTOR BROKE BY JUST TURNING THEM ON. THE DRIVER WIPER STOPPED WORKING AND THE PASSENGER ONE IS THE ONLY ONE WORKING."~95,000 mi, complaint #1729705
    • "WHILE RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY IN A STORM THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING FOR MY WIFE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, MY 9 YEAR OLD SON AND 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WERE IN THE CAR. THE 2013 EQUINOX HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME THING BUT IT SEEMS LIKE CHEVY IS W…"~116,000 mi, complaint #1614137
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE INJURED HER KNEE WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ABRUPTLY STOPPED FUNCTIONIN…"~184,319 mi, complaint #1629110
  3. #3

    engine stall or no start

    8 stranded, 64 unsafe

    72
    incidents
    Typical range: 56,500–113,000 mi

    Median 94,000 mi, based on 86 reports (28% had no usable mileage)

    • "WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT SOMETIMES THE ENGINE TRIES TO CUT OUT, AND THE CAR JERKS LIKE IT IS TRYING TO STAY CRANKED. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAS A GM TERRAIN AND HERS DOES THE SAME THING. WHEN TURNING THERE IS A KNOCKING IN THE STEERING. THE SP…"~1,200 mi, complaint #933185
    • "VEHICLE LOUDLY IDLES WHEN STARTING. WHEN STOPPED VEHICLE IDLES IN A JUMPING MOTION. "~57,000 mi, complaint #1136804
    • "THIS IS MY SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS HAVING TO HAVE REPAIRS MADE TO THIS VEHICLE FOR THE CAMSHAFT ACULATOR AND SOLENOID VALVE. ONCE AGAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING ON THE ROAD THE CAR SHUT OFF! TRIED GETTING IT TO GO BY PUTTING IT IN PARK AND AS I PUT…"~83,000 mi, complaint #1361126
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICL…"~108,000 mi, complaint #1696913
    • "MY VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEN THE STABILITY LIGHT CAME ON THE VEHICLE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS CHOKING. WHEN WE GOT IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP IT STALLED OUT AND WHEN THE SHOP DID SHOVE INVESTIGATION THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO W…"~166,000 mi, complaint #1647153
  4. #4

    engine internal

    13 stranded, 42 unsafe, 1 broken, 1 annoyance

    57
    incidents
    Typical range: 71,000–110,000 mi

    Median 84,500 mi, based on 59 reports (32% had no usable mileage)

    • "TIRE PRESSURE( EVERY WEEK NEED AIR PRESSURE),POWER STEERING( LIGHT ON SAY CHECK) , COD#P0010 (ING LIGHT ON) ING OFF ALONE..."~33,000 mi, complaint #1345583
    • "12 JAN 18 I WAS DRIVING MY EQUINOX ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE STABILITY LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND A MESSAGE "REDUCED POWER" CAME ON. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE REAR MAIN SEAL FAILED AND DAMAGED TO THE ENGINE OF A TUNE OF $5500 TO…"~74,500 mi, complaint #1441448
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. WHEN THE ENGINE FINALLY STARTED, IT WOULD SHUT OFF SOON AFTER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS…"~87,527 mi, complaint #1534032
    • "MY 2012 EQUINOX IS CURRENTLY DEAD AT A CHEVY DEALERSHIP. HERE IS THE HISTORY: ON OCTOBER 20, 2017 THE ENGINE OF MY 2012 EQUINOX BLEW AT 109,866 MILES WHEN KEY WAS TURNED. THE ENGINE BLEW BECAUSE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO OIL IN MY ENGINE AND NO LEAKS WERE PR…"~109,866 mi, complaint #1422932
    • "WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING OIL. FOUND OUT IN MAY 2017 THAT CHEVY IS AWARE OF A DEFECTIVE PISTON RING PROBLEM THAT CAUSES THIS. THEY HAVE BEEN AWARE SINCE AT LEAST 2015. WAITED 2 YEARS TO NOTIFY ME BY MAIL. WHEN I WENT TO A DEALER TO HA…"~170,000 mi, complaint #1385991
  5. #5

    timing belt or chain

    3 stranded, 27 unsafe

    30
    incidents
    Typical range: 68,000–110,000 mi

    Median 82,000 mi, based on 43 reports (12% had no usable mileage)

    • "THIS VEHICLE EXHIBITS THE EXACT SAME ISSUES NOTED IN BULLETIN #12313B, WHICH AFFECTS THE 2010 AND 2011 2.4L EQUINOX. OVER THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS THE ENGINE BECAME INCREASINGLY LOUDER. A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE CRANKCASE. THE DEALER REPLA…"~47,900 mi, complaint #1193877
    • "WHEN MY VEHICLE IS IN MOTION I AM NOT GETTING THE AMOUNT OF POWER I SHOULD BE RECEIVING ONCE I PRESS ON THE GAS. I BELIEVE THE TIMING IS OFF AND I HAVE A CODE: P0013 ISSUE, ACTUATOR CIRCUIT, CAM SHAFT POSITION. I HAVE SEEN A RECALL TO THE 2011 MODEL FOR TH…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1479302
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEH…"~85,500 mi, complaint #1371407
    • "The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that her husband discovered that the timing chain had failed. In addition, there was an excessive consumption of oil causing the contact to add engine oil frequently. The engine warning light was il…"~110,000 mi, complaint #1990499
    • "MY 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX TIMING CHAIN BROKE ONLY AFTER 3 YEAR WHYBI WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH A HOUR KEPT HEARING THIS NOISE. I SEE IT'S OVER 1000 COMPLAINTS ON JUST THIS PART ALONE AND IT'S A BIG SAFETY ISSUE AND IT'S GKONG TO COURT ME 2800 TO GET IT FIX"~172,450 mi, complaint #1536504
  6. #6

    airbag system

    16 unsafe

    16
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=19, median 62,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "THE PASSENGER SEAT GOT WET AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WOULD NOT TURN OFF. IT TOOK 3 DAYS FOR THE SEAT TO DRY OUT BEFORE THE AIR BAG WOULD TURN OFF WHEN THE SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE SENSOR SHOULD BE WATER PROOF IF A CHILD WERE TO WET THEIR PANTS AS IN THIS…"~15,200 mi, complaint #1106915
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ISSUE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE…"~30,700 mi, complaint #1286463
    • "I WAS STOPPED BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE MAKING A TURN. I WAS THEN REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROX. 30MPH. THIS CAUSE ME TO BE PUSHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THERE IS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE FRONT AND REAR OF MY VEHICLE. THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED.…"~46,000 mi, complaint #1179636
    • "AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD IS ON (NOT FLASHING). SERVICE AIRBAG MESSAGE ON MESSAGE DISPLAY. NOT CAUSED BY ACCIDENT. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT."~100,000 mi, complaint #1488921
    • "I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I REAR ENDED A STOPPED VEHICLE. MY CRUISE WAS SET AT 57 MPH AND I DID NOT APPLY BRAKES. BECAUSE CRUISE WAS SET, I HIT ONCE, BOUNCED BACK AND HIT AGAIN. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL. THE VEHICLE HAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TH…"~153,000 mi, complaint #1372761
  7. #7

    transmission automatic

    12 unsafe

    12
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "UPON ACCELERATION, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION UPSHIFTS INTO 2ND GEAR IT WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE WILL REV UP BUT THE VEHICLE JUST COASTS. IF YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT COMPLETELY OFF THE GAS IT WILL EVENTUALLY SLAM INTO GEAR AND WILL RESUME DRIVING BUT HAS ERRATI…"~11,000 mi, complaint #976303
    • "UPON ACCELERATING FROM A STATIONARY POSITION, MY VEHICLE JERKS BACK & FORTH WHILE SHIFTING THROUGH 1ST AND 2ND GEARS (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) LIKE IT GETS CAUGHT & THEN JUMPS UP TO SPEED. FIRST I HAD A TRUSTED MECHANIC TAKE A RIDE & HE ADVISED ME WHAT I SUSPEC…"~32,900 mi, complaint #1236032
    • "MY VEHICLE KEEPS RED LINING AT 6000 RPMS AND BANGS INTO GEAR..BEEN AT THE DEALER MANY TIMES AND THEY SAY NOTHING'S WRONG BUT KEEP REPLACING PARTS...MY CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND NOW THEY WANNA CHARGE ME FOR A TRANSMISSION I HAVE EVERY RECORD SINCE WE BOUG…"~46,000 mi, complaint #1478284
    • "PURCHASED PREVIOUSLY OWNED 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX THAT CURRENTLY HAS 51,827 MILES. THE PAST TWO MONTHS I HAVE EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT HARD SHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION 10 TO 12 TIMES. THE DEALER ISSUED ME A PAPER EXPLAINING THE CONDITION WAS NORMAL, BUT NOT AD…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1266783
    • "I HAVE ONLY HAD MY CAR FOR 3 YEARS AND THERE IS ONLY 70,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I GET REGULAR MAINTENANCE DONE AS NEEDED FROM THE DEALERSHIP. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR TO A DIFFERENT MECHANIC TO DO A TRANSMISSION FLUSH, I WAS TOLD THAT MY TRANSMISSION HAD A BAD L…"~71,814 mi, complaint #1479706
  8. #8

    control module

    11 unsafe

    11
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=24, median 50,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS THE LIGHTS DIM AND THE RADIO WILL SHUT OFF AND ALL LIGHTS ON THE DASH WILL BIM AND BLINK. WHEN I HAVE THE CRUZ CONTROL ON THE CAR WILL START PICKING UP SPEED, AND ONE POINT I FELT I WAS GOING A LITTLE TO FAST AND W…"~1,287 mi, complaint #1611823
    • "THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HAS FAILED. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT INTO EITHER "R" OR "D" THE VEHICLE LURCHES, AND THE "R" OR "D" FLASHES. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE IS NOT OPERABLE. PRESSIN…"~37,000 mi, complaint #1578414
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE CENTER CONSOLE BECAME INOPERABLE. ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT D…"~43,968 mi, complaint #1208356
    • "VIN# MISMATCH TECHNICIAN REPORTS ECU/PCM CAN'T BE FLASHED AND IS ACTUALLY MISSING THE VIN NUMBER. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS ON AND CANNOT BE CLEARED. VEHICLE DRIVES AND OPERATES FINE. I HAVE NO MORE INFORMATION OR PROBABLE CAUSES."~109,000 mi, complaint #1672958
    • "I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY RURAL ROUTE WHEN I CAME TO A STOP , WENT TO TAKE OFF THE CAR HAD NO POWER. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE 1 MONTH, AND THE CODE SAYS IT IT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE . LUCKILY WE WERE NOT HIT AFTER ABOUT 30 SECONDS IT KICKS IN AND H…"~223,500 mi, complaint #1737386
  9. #9

    corrosion and rust

    11 unsafe

    11
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE OPENING THE DOOR, THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE SEAM OF THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WITNESSED THE RUST ON ALL FOUR DOOR SEAMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TA…"~21,556 mi, complaint #1199393
    • "THE DOORS ON MY CHEVY EQUINOX ARE RUSTING/ BUBBLING OUT ALONG THE BOTTOM SEAM, IT IS NOT MOVING!!! *TR"~69,750 mi, complaint #1329557
    • "CONTACTED CHEVY/GM FOR MY DOORS RUSTING OUT ON THE BOTTOM SEAMS, THE LOCAL DEALER SAID GM WOULD NOT COVER THE WARRANTY BECAUSE THE RUSTING IS "NOT THROUGH" THE METAL, WHAT DO THEY WANT! A VEHICLE WITH HOLES IN THE DOORS!!! HOW "SAFE" IS THAT GM!??? THIS VETERA…"~69,878 mi, complaint #1331078
    • "INSIDE DOOR PANEL SHOWING RUST ON ALL 4 DOORS, SOME MORE THAN OTHERS. COMING FROM BOTTOM WHERE SKINS CLIP ONTO DOOR FRAME. SHOULD NOT HAPPEN ON A 6 YEAR OLD CAR."~126,000 mi, complaint #1451016
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR AN INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROCKER PANELS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT…"~134,515 mi, complaint #1660770
  10. #10

    other

    9 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    11
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=10, median 63,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "THE NIGHT SANDY HIT ON THE EAST COAST, IT WAS WINDY IN MICHIGAN. OUR CITY WAS DOING LEAF PICKUP AROUND THAT TIME SO LEAVES WERE ACCUMULATED AT THE EDGES OF THE ROADS. THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN THROUGH A SUBDIVISION ON A PAVED ROAD AND IT JUST CAUGHT ON FIRE.…"~6,000 mi, complaint #951765
    • "ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2020 1:09PM MY 2012 EQUINOX VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE 10 MINUTES AFTER REACHING MY DESTINATION IN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY. THE CAR WAS SHUT OFF, AND LOCKED WITH THE KEY BEFORE ENTERING THE RESIDENCE. SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD FOLL…"~59,500 mi, complaint #1644497
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE WERE FRACTURED AND HAD HOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (TURNER BUICK GMC, [REDACTED ADDRES…"~59,559 mi, complaint #1411007
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT BECAME LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING A FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…"~68,303 mi, complaint #1090077
    • "I HAVE RECENTLY WENT TO A GARAGE FOR A SIMPLE OIL CHANGE AND TO SEE IF I COULD INSTALL A HITCH KIT. COME TO FIND OUT THE FRAME ITSELF IS ROTTING INTERNALLY TO EXTERNALLY. THIS STIRRED UP SOME CONCERN BECAUSE I NEED AN INSPECTION COME JUNE OF THIS YEAR AND IT W…"~134,515 mi, complaint #1660774
  11. #11

    steering electric assist

    1 stranded, 7 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    9
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=15, median 29,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A GROANING NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHENEVER IT WAS TURNED AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHILE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE T…"~1,100 mi, complaint #911613
    • "FIRST ONE WEEK AGO, THE CAR WAS SLOW TO TURN ON WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LITE UP WITH THE MESSAGE CHECK POWER STEERING. TONIGHT 8/11/17 THE CAR WILL NOT TURN OVER, BUT IT STILL HAS A WORKING HORN, LIGHTS. AND RADIO…"~21,000 mi, complaint #1399797
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED…"~29,000 mi, complaint #1108728
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE HAULING THE VEHICLE WITH A ROAD MASTER ALL TERRAIN TOW BAR, THE VEHICLE WOBBLED OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WOBBLED AT ANY SPEED. THE CONTACT HAD THE ROAD MASTER ALL TERRAIN TOW BAR INSPECTED AT AN UNKNOWN A…"~54,000 mi, complaint #1411037
    • "DRIVING NORMALLY ABOUT [REDACTED ADDRESS] WHEN DASHBOARD SUDDENLY INDICATED "SERVICE POWER STEERING." THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED TO LOSE ALL POWER ASSISTANCE AND WAS STRENUOUS, EVEN DANGEROUSLY RESISTANT, ESPECIALLY WHEN NEEDING TO TURN IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRA…"~109,000 mi, complaint #1672949
  12. #12

    stability and traction control

    8 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=13, median 50,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "SES, AIR BAG STABILITRAK AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AUTO REDUCED POWER DOWN TO IDLE. WHEN TURNED OFF AND RE-STARTED, POWER RETURNED TO NORMAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES SINCE PURCHASED NEW. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE…"~8,700 mi, complaint #1077905
    • "VEHICLE LIGHTS FOR SERVICE STABILITRAC, ENGINE AND ALTERNATOR WILL BE LIT ON DASH. CAR HESITATES UPON ACCELERATION. CAR WAS CHECKED BY DEALER BUT THEY UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR"~18,060 mi, complaint #1163839
    • "THE STABILITY TRACKING SERVICE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY COMES ON THEN EVENTUALLY GOES OFF. I HAVE CALLED ONSTAR SEVERAL TIMES TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND NOTHING SHOWS UP. TT DOES IT ON STRAIGHT ROADS AND CURVES SLOW OR FAST. IT ALSO HAS NOT COME UP ON MY MONTHLY…"~63,000 mi, complaint #1493815
    • "I OWNED TWO CHEVY EQUINOXES. THE STABILITRAK WENT ON BOTH VEHICLES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE I DROVE TO WORK I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE STABILITRAK WENT AND MY CAR WAS TOTALED."~80,000 mi, complaint #1270787
    • "THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND STABILITY TRAC.CONES UP AND REDUCE ENGINE POWER AND CAN'T DRIVE TURN CAR OFF FOR A MIN RESTART AND IT GOES OFF BUT AS DRIVING COMES BACK ON.HAPPENED FIRST ON HIGHWAY."~120,000 mi, complaint #1497932
  13. #13

    key fob and immobilizer

    5 unsafe, 2 broken

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FRACTURED INSIDE THE IGNITION WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE KEY WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A…"~21,000 mi, complaint #1232284
    • "I FILED A DIFFERENT REPORT EARLIER FOR THE SAME VEHICLE. NOW THE VEHICLE IS STARTING ON ITS OWN, IF THE KEY IS LEFT IN THE IGNITION WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF, ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO 1 MINUTE LATER THE CAR WILL START WITH NO ONE BEHIND THE WHEEL. IT WILL CONTINUE TO TR…"~52,000 mi, complaint #1063696
    • "THIS MAY BE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 16V502000. ON JULY 11, 2016, I WAS IN MY SON'S DRIVEWAY, PLACED MY CAR IN PARK, AND MY GRANDDAUGHTER AND I GOT OUT OF THE CAR. THE CAR WAS STILL, AND MY KEYS WERE STILL IN THE IGNITION. WHILE I WAS BETWEEN TH…"~71,000 mi, complaint #1303956
    • "The contact’s friend owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact who is an independent mechanic stated that his friend had taken the vehicle to be repaired after the key became stuck in the ignition. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the key…"~132,000 mi, complaint #1909010
  14. #14

    wiring harness

    5 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY OR SPUTTER OR PAUSE BEFORE ACCELERATING. VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT SEVERAL TIMES. RADIO PRESET STATION ZEROS OUT OR RADIO STATION RANDOMLY CHANGES. CLOCK DOES NOT WORK ON A REGULAR BASIS. KEY FOB LOCKS AND DOOR OPENER RAN…"~500 mi, complaint #1159560
    • " IN JULY OF THIS YEAR, IT WAS A 100 DEGREE DAY IN CHARLESTON, AND MY WIFE HAD OUR 2 YEARS OLD DAUGHTER IN HER CAR SEAT. MY WIFE HAD THE AIRCONDITIONING ON, AND THE CAR RUNNING, AND SHE CHECKED THE MAIL, FOR SOME REASON, THE LOCKS ON THE DOORS ENGAGED, AND MY…"~22,000 mi, complaint #1131690
    • "WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED ON, THE AIRCONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING AND THE RADIO IS STUCKED. *TR"~36,000 mi, complaint #1098849
    • "THE CAR STARTED GLITCHING AND ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE GOING ON AND OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE WIPERS AND TURN SIGNALS WERE FLASHING AS WELL. FOLLOWING ALL OF THIS THE MOTOR SHUT DOWN AND I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART IT WHILE EXITING TH…"~89,000 mi, complaint #1614398
    • "WHEN I LEAVE MY KEYS IN THE IGNITION WHILE THE IGNITION IS OFF AND IN PARK. MY CAR SOMETIMES MAKES A NOISE LIKE IT IS TRYING TO START THE ENGINE/CAR OR CAR WITH THE CAR BEING OFF AND NO ONE SWITCHING THE KEY OVER. MAKING THE LIGHTS FLICKER ON THE INSIDE AND OU…"~150,000 mi, complaint #1676481
  15. #15

    power steering hydraulic

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE T…"~2,177 mi, complaint #890926
    • "WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE MY POWER STEERING GAVE OUT ALMOST CAUSING ME TO CRASH INTO A BRICK WALL WITH MY CHILDREN THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS."~72,000 mi, complaint #1448824
    • "POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND SAYS SERVICE SOON.WHEN I GO TO TURN ON IGNITION CAR WONT START OR EVEN TURN OVER."~94,000 mi, complaint #1492985
    • "WENT TO DRIVE THE CAR THIS MORNING AND NOTICE THE CAR SAID TO 'SERVICE POWER STEERING'. AFTER RESEARCHING THERE IS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION INTO THE 2010 - 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX POWER STEERING AS THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER ISSUES REPORTED OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME P…"~150,000 mi, complaint #1693105
    • "WHEN IN-MOTION AT MY POWER STEERING FAILS, THE WHEEL SEEMS TO GRAB AND MY CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS MOMENTARILY NOT IN MY CONTROL. IT HAPPENS ON STRAIGHT AWAYS AND MOST OFTEN IN SLOW SPEED TURNS. MY CONCERNS ARE THE INCIDENTS THAT MIGHT HAPPENS IN BUSY TRAFFI…"~180,105 mi, complaint #1708526
  16. #16

    acceleration loss or hesitation

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=10, median 39,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "WHILE DRIVING I SLOWED DOWN TO STOP FOR LIGHT , LIGHT CHANGED SO I ACCELERATED WHEN I STEP ON GAS VEHICLE HESITATED AND LURCHED FORWARD WITH AN IMPACT SIMILAR TO BEING REAR ENDED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE ALMOST STA…"~3,500 mi, complaint #1054286
    • "The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle was slow to respond. The check engine warning indicator light was illuminated. The engine reduced power message wa…"~10,000 mi, complaint #1753924
    • "CAR ENGINE STUMBLED 5 TIMES THIS YEAR WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY WHILE IN MOTION 35-45 MPH. WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. FEELS LIKE IT STAYS STUCK AND WONT MOVE. LAST INCIDENT 1 NOV 2017."~69,000 mi, complaint #1429070
    • "MY VEHICLE LOSES POWER FOR MAYBE 30 SECONDS THEN IT STARTS UP AGAIN THIS IS HAPPENED THREE TIMES AND THIS TIME WHILE PULLING ONTO THE ROAD THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT IS THERE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM"~107,450 mi, complaint #1541046
  17. #17

    catalytic converter

    1 stranded, 3 unsafe, 1 broken

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "ON DEC 9TH I TOOK MY CAR TO A CERTIFIED CHEVY DEALER TO HAVE MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER RECALL DONE. AS I WAS DRIVING HOME, THE CAR STARTED TO VIBRATE AND IT WAS DRIVING RUFF. I WAITED A WHILE TO SEE IF IT WOULD GET BETTER AND AFTER A DAY OR SO IT WAS BACK TO NORM…"~28,600 mi, complaint #1730716
    • "The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine revved up abnormally. While driving at various speeds, there was a humming sound coming from the underbody of the vehicle. The check engine warning light…"~137,000 mi, complaint #2068716
  18. #18

    glass and windshield

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "FILLED UP MY GAS TANK AND WHEN TANK WAS FILLED AND PAID FOR PUT IN D AND A HUGE BANG WAS HEARD, LOOKED IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR TO FIND THE GLASS WAS SHATTERED. THREE GENTLEMEN CAME RIGHT TO THE CAR AND ASKED WHAT HAPPENED CAUSE THE HEARD THE BANG. ONE OF THE M…"~13,000 mi, complaint #971964
    • "THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SIDE PILLARS ARE SO WIDE NEAR THE SIDE MIRRORS THAT IT CAUSES A FOOT WIDE BLIND SPOT WHICH HAS CAUSED ME TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT AND ALMOST SEVERAL OTHER ACCIDENTS. I HAVE HEARD THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THIS. THIS…"~31,000 mi, complaint #1319307
    • "EVERY TIME A SMALL ROCK HITS MY WINDSHIELD IT CRACKS OR CHIPS. SMALL SAND OR GRAVEL EVEN PUTS CHIPS IN THE WINDSHIELD. CHEVY HAS A HISTORY OF USING INCORRECT PRIMER, SO I AM WONDERING IF IT IS STILL AN ISSUE. I CAN VISIBLY SEE OVER 10 CHIPS IN MY WINDSHIELD.…"~42,000 mi, complaint #1079884
    • "REAR WINDOW SHATTERED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. NO PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO WINDOW. CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. DEFROSTER WAS DEACTIVATED. WEATHER: SUNNY AND 90-95 DEG F."~84,000 mi, complaint #1581838
    • "WHILE DRIVING AT OR AROUND [REDACTED ADDRESS] A POP WAS HEARD IN THE BACK OF THE CAR. AFTER PARKING, TO ASSESS WHAT HAPPENED, THE RIGHT QUARTER GLASS WAS FOUND TO HAVE SHATTERED, YET IT STAYED IN THE FRAME. TWO WEEKS PRIOR, THE CAR HAD BEEN IN A MINOR REAR-END…"~90,000 mi, complaint #1436054
  19. #19

    tpms

    5 annoyance

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM FAILED AS THE CONTACT ROTATED THE TIRES. THE SYSTEM FAILED TO NOTIFY OF ANY PRESSURE ISSUES WITH THE TIRES. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TIRE…"~7,000 mi, complaint #992473
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ERRONEOUSLY INDICATED THAT THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS LOW. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE TIRE AND DETERMINED THAT THE AIR PRESSURE…"~53,000 mi, complaint #1199254
    • "TIRE INFLATOR MONITOR IS STILL ACTING UP WON'T KEEP ACCURATE READING OR HOLD INFORMATION FOR LONGER THAN A FEW HOURS, VEHICLE IS STATIONARY!!!"~69,758 mi, complaint #1329872
    • "TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM IS READING INCORRECTLY. IT'S SAYING MY TIRE PRESSURE IS 18 WHEN IT IS 48"~87,243 mi, complaint #1556693
  20. #20

    battery and charging

    2 stranded, 2 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX - 43,600 MILES. DRIVING NORMALLY ALONG A RESIDENTIAL ROAD AND ALL INSIDE ELECTRICAL BEGIN FLASHING LIKE A STROBELIGHT. VEHICLE DIES SOON AFTER. TAKEN TO MECHANIC, ANALYSIS DONE AND FAULTY ALTERNATOR IS THE CULPRIT. GM CLAIMS VEHICLE…"~43,600 mi, complaint #1023715
    • "THIS VEHICLE FREQUENTLY LOSES CHARGE ON BATTERY BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ARE NEW. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 70K MILES ALSO THROWS UP COMPUTER CODES RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN IT WANTS TO. I PURCHASED IT USED WITH 40K MILES AND HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE. I HAVE QUOTE…"~45,000 mi, complaint #1530692
  21. #21

    engine cooling

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THE PCV VALVE BUILD UP CONDENSATION WHILE RUNNING, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY FROZE. UPON STARTING THE VESICLE AGAIN, IT BUILT PRESSURE TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT IT THEN BLEW OUT MY REAR MAIN SEAL. IT IS EXACTLY THE SCENARIO DESCRIBED IN GM'S SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTME…"~72,000 mi, complaint #1639268
    • "PLUGGED PCV ORIFICE IN INTAKE MANIFOLD DURING COLD WEATHER, CAUSING A BLOWN REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL."~103,000 mi, complaint #1446425
  22. #22

    fuel tank and lines

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING [REDACTED ADDRESS] DEBRIS STRUCK THE FUEL LINES, CUTTING THE LINES INTO TWO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE EXPOSED AND COULD BE COMPROMISED EASILY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TH…"~5,000 mi, complaint #931593
    • "THE FUEL LINE ON THE 2012 EQUINOX (IS A FLEX FUEL, DON'T KNOW IF THAT MAKES ANY DIFFERENCE) IS PLASTIC AND NOT PROTECTED FROM ROAD HAZARDS. THE LINE RUNS CLOSE TO THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FROM THE REAR TO FRONT OF THE CAR. ABOUT WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE…"~14,000 mi, complaint #974425
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT RAN OVER A PIECE OF RUBBER TIRE TREAD THAT WAS IN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE; HOWEVER, WHEN THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A RED LI…"~33,000 mi, complaint #1214219
    • "GAS LINE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT RUPTURED SPRAYING GAS ALL OVER ENGINE"~47,040 mi, complaint #1380467
  23. #23

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    3 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER REAR SEAT BELT CONTINUOUSLY TIGHTENED AND CONSTRICTED THE PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED. THE…"~19,000 mi, complaint #1009255
    • "PASSENGER SEAT BELT SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON WHEN CAR IS STARTED AND STAYS REGARDLESS IF SOMEONE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OR NOT."~95,000 mi, complaint #1684485
    • "DRIVE SIDE SEAT BELT IS NOT LATCHING IN PLACE, I AM NOT SECURE OR SAFE. SEAT BELT WILL NOT SAFELY LOCK IN PLACE. THIS HAPPENS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. PAPERWORK HAS BEEN SENT TWICE ON THE THE REPLACEMENT OF MY ENGINE. SECOND TIME WAS PAPERWORK WAS SENT REGIS…"~99,000 mi, complaint #1690435
  24. #24

    abs module

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "the abs light came on the dash and traction control.i was driving in a rain storm and went around a corner and front end started to slide.was only going 35 mph so I didn't lose control.this happened on.04/15/2025 .if I would have been going any faster I would…"complaint #2083420
    • "ABS stabilizer light on dash shows ABS malfunction.took it to certified mechanic to check the problem and was told the system had to be replaced at the cost of $4000."complaint #2154327
    • "The abs braking and stability control light came on and has stayed on and took to mechanic shop and was told to repair would be $4000 .that's more than what the car is worth!changed motor oil many times since I owned the car and it uses oil quite much.ihe oil…"complaint #2186244
  25. #25

    exhaust system

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "ON A COLD SUB 0 DEGREE DAY 1/5/2018 I WAS TRAVELING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VIHICAL A 2012 EQUINOX SUDDENLY STARTED SMOKING OUT THE EXHAUST PROFUSELY. AFTER A TOW INTO THE DEALER IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PCV VALVE STUCK CLOSED AND BUILT UP PRES…"~13,800 mi, complaint #1443693
    • "EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. SO MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS. IS THERE A SERVICE BULLETIN AVAILABLE FOR THIS ISSUE?"~120,000 mi, complaint #1527023
  26. #26

    fuel pump

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=24, median 66,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AND PUTTING INTO DRIVE, THE ELECTRONICS OF THE CAR SHUT OFF (THE RADIO, AIR CONDITION, SCREEN, POWER STEERING, ETC) AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS RE-STARTED; HOWEVER, THE SAME ISSUE OCCURED SEVERAL TIMES IN A ROW. THE…"~66,575 mi, complaint #1413226
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T…"~90,000 mi, complaint #1041505
    • "THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL PUMP CLOGGING/NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAVE RESEARCHED IT AND EVEN CONTACTED CHEVY ABOUT THE INFERIOR FUEL PUMPS IN ALL THE EQUINOX MODELS"~90,000 mi, complaint #1448446
  27. #27

    power windows and locks

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "HAD FUSES CHECKED BECAUSE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LIGHT DON'T WORK WINDOW DON'T GO DOWN MANUEL SHIFT DON'T WORK AND REAR LIFTGATE GOES UP THEN QUARTER WAYS DOWN THEN BACK UP THEN COMES DOWN ON YOU NOW IT GOES UP BY IT'S SELF ALSO IT WON'T LOCK.IT WILL GO UP WHEN I…"~99,380 mi, complaint #1566283
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER OPERATED DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED BACK AND FORTH INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER OPERATED DRIVER'S SEAT PRESSED THE DRIVER A…"~111,200 mi, complaint #1508650
  28. #28

    steering rack mechanical

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "AFTER 36K MILES, THE CAR STEERING WOULD STICK AND SLIP. PA DEALER COULD NOT REPLICATE AS THIS WOULD HAPPEN AT HIGHER SPEED 65MPH. BUT, UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING RACK DUE TO A TECHNICAL BULLETIN REPORT ABOUT STEERING STICKING/S…"~36,000 mi, complaint #1159585
    • "FRONT WHEELS LOCKED WHILE TOWING VEHICLE 4 WHEELS DOWN BEHIND MOTORHOME. LOCK UP OCCURRED TWICE, ONCE WHILE TURNING ON CORNER ENTERING I40 AND ONCE WHILE DRIVING OVER BRIDGE UNDER REPAIR ON UNEVEN LANE SURFACE ON I40."~39,000 mi, complaint #1276478
    • "ON 3/31/15, CHEVY DEALER THAT SOLD US THE CAR REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR SUBJECT TO BULLETIN 14232, BECAUSE WE GOT A LETTER FROM GM ADVISING US TO GET IT DONE. ON 10/17/16, POWER STEERING FAILED DURING A TURN ON CITY STREET, CAUSING EMERGENCY BRAKING AND NEAR…"~66,770 mi, complaint #1329843
  29. #29

    suspension struts shocks

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "WHEN THE CAR IS EXCELLING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, AROUND THE TIME THE CAR IS REACHING 10 MPH, BRAKING FOR A COMPLETE STOP THAN HAVING TO ACCELERATE BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP; SUCH AS WHEN A STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT AND THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN, OR SLOWIN…"~6,500 mi, complaint #978809
    • "WHILE TOWING 4 WHEELS DOWN BEHIND MOTOR HOME...TRAVELING NORTH BOUND ON I-75 IN TENNESSEE WITHIN 100 MILES OF THE TENNESSEE GEORGIA BORDER I HIT A VERY ROUGH PATCH OF THE INTERSTATE GOING 64 MPH. MY 2012 4 CYLINDER CHEVROLET EQUINOX STARTED TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE…"~49,000 mi, complaint #1367921
    • "WHENEVER I STOP AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN MY CAR STARTS TO VIOLENTLY ROCK BACK AND FORTH. NOT SIDE TO SIDE. THERE'S NO MOVEMENT IN THE CAR BUT YOU CAN VISIBLY SEE THE JERKING OF THE CAR. IT'S VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. LOTS OF PLACES CANNOT GET THE VEHICLE TO MIMIC…"~67,000 mi, complaint #1724214
  30. #30

    tire failure

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "SIDEWALL DAMAGE TO TIRE. PURCHASED 03/12 AND THE VEHICLE HAS 1200 MILES ON IT. NO WRECKS OR ACCIDENTS IN CAR. *JS"~1,200 mi, complaint #923827
    • "DRIVING BACK FROM EL PASO I FELT A SMALL VIBRATION 1/[REDACTED ADDRESS] ON A TRIP BACK FROM EL PASO TO PHX. THE VIBRATION BECAME STRONGER THE FARTHER I WENT. I CHECKED AND THE LEFT REAR TIRE WAS SEPARATED. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIRE THAT HAS SEPARATED IN A TWO W…"~24,000 mi, complaint #1070724
    • "The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the vehicle was handling poorly, after which the tire pressure system service light illuminated. Upon parking the vehicle, the contact sm…"~78,000 mi, complaint #1999225
  31. #31

    trunk or liftgate

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES THE REAR HATCH WAS OPEN AND HAS UNEXPECTEDLY COME DOWN AND HIT PEOPLE IN THE BACK. NO BUTTONS HAVE BEEN PUSHED TO START THIS ACTION. ONE TIME THE HATCH RAISED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE CHEVY DEALER HAS STUDIED THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED TWO PARTS WH…"~9,600 mi, complaint #920639
    • "ON MAY 27TH I WAS OPENING THE LIFT GATE TO UNLOAD ITEMS. THE CAR WAS OFF. I OPENED THE LIFT GATE USING THE BUTTON UNDER THE HANDLE.THE DOOR OPENED FULLY. I REACHED IN THE CAR TO REMOVE LUGGAGE. THE DOOR CLOSED QUICKLY ON MY BACK AND STOPPED JUST BEFORE PINNIN…"~147,824 mi, complaint #1384228
  32. #32

    backup camera

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "I HAVE NOTICED MY CAR DOES NOT SIGNAL TO ME WHEN I'M GETTING TO CLOSE TO SOMETHING IN MY BACKUP CAMERA. IN OTHER WORDS I BACKED INTO SOMEONE'S GARBAGE BIN WHILE REVERSING. I WAS GOING VERY SLOW. THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR ME AS I DON'T FEEL THE CAMERA IS VERY ACCUR…"~67,000 mi, complaint #1724181
    • "REAR CAMERA NOT WORKING. WENT BLACK AND FUSES REPLACED STILL NO CAMERA VIEW. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND STILL NO CAMERA EVEN WHEN YOU PUT IN REVERSE. CAMERA DOESN'T COME ON..ITS JUST BLACK. I HAVE THE DISPLAY ON FOR CAMERA AS WELL STILL DON'T WORK"~190,200 mi, complaint #1711510
  33. #33

    brake hydraulics

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN GETTING READY TO COME TO A STOP AT ABOUT 10/15 MPH, I PRESSED MY BRAKES AND THEY FELT HARD. I COULD NOT PRESS DOWN SO I CONTINUED TO TRY, WHEN THEY VIBRATED AND COULD NOT STOP, I CRASHED INTO THE PERSON AT THE RED LIGHT IN FRONT OF ME.…"~51,000 mi, complaint #1068846
  34. #34

    brake pads and rotors

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "I BOUGHT THIS CAR 3/30/2015 FROM CARMAX WEST SAHARA 7244. LAS VEGAS. THEY SAID THEY HAVE A 100 CHECKS THEY DO ON A CAR BEFORE THEY SELL. THIS CAR HAS ABOUT 45,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS A RENTAL. BECAUSE I DID NOT KNOW THE MAINTENANCE ON THE CAR I TOOK IT TO M…"~45,000 mi, complaint #1193096
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK AFTER SHORT TRIPS AND THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER (BURTNESS CHEVROLET, [REDACTED ADDRESS], ORFORDVILLE, WI…"~76,000 mi, complaint #1513166
  35. #35

    driveshaft axle cv

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL ALSO BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AS THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH IN…"~16,391 mi, complaint #1026584
    • "The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the front-end of the vehicle would shake and vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who discovered that the fro…"~62,000 mi, complaint #1852820
  36. #36

    evap system

    2 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PCV VALVE WAS FAULTY AND HEAT WOULD NOT BLOW PROPERLY FROM THE AIR VENTS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DARTMOUTH MOTORS ([REDACTED ADDRESS], NE…"~132,000 mi, complaint #1525498
  37. #37

    infotainment head unit

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WOULD SEEM TO HAVE TO DO WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE RADIO/GPS UNIT. THE SAFETY PORTION INVOLVES THE DASH AND GPS UNIT DARKENING DURING THE DAY WHICH CAUSES THE DRIVER NOT…"~13,500 mi, complaint #1090467
    • "THE MY LINK RADIO GOES OUT AT AROUND 40,000 TO 50,000 MILES. WITH THE LOSS OF THE RADIO YOU LOSE BACKUP CAMERA AND ALL THE INFO ON THE VEHICLE INCLUDING WARNINGS SUCH AS TURN INDICATOR NOISES, HAZARD NOISES, AND ALL THE OTHER SMART FEATURES OF THE VEHICLE."~42,000 mi, complaint #1335977
  38. #38

    paint and clearcoat

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "DOORS ON LOWER HEM SEAM HAVE THE PAINT TO POPPING OFF LEAVING BARE METAL TO RUST. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. CONTACTED GM CUSTOMER CARE CLAIM #81571836632. THEY CAME BACK WITH ME AFTER TALKING TO DEALER FOR ME TO PAY THE DEALER $300 FOR REFINISH DO…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1227665
    • "ALL FOUR DOORS THE PAINT IS BUBBLING AND THE DRIVERS DOOR THERE IS RUST ALL THE WAY ALONG IT. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THE SERVICE REP AND THE HEAD OF THE BODY SHOP BOTH LOOKED AT IT AND SAID THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. CAR SITS IN THE GARAGE WHEN…"~68,000 mi, complaint #1464723
  39. #39

    starter

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "I WAS OUT AND ABOUT DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO DESTINATION, TURNED OFF AS I DO BEFORE GOING IN TO ANY PLACE. I CAN OUT AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AFTER ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL AND MESSING WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IT STARTED. ACTED AS IF THE BATTERY WAS DEAD.…"~145,700 mi, complaint #1696995
  40. #40

    suspension arms and bushings

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "RUBBING SOUND IN FRONT END WHEN MAKING TURNS AT LOW SPEED. DEALER DIAGNOSE IT AS LOW SPEED SHUDDER AND SAID THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE THAT WILL LAST. VERY ANNOYING SOUND AND I AM VERY UNCONFORTABLE DRIVING WITH THIS."~45,000 mi, complaint #1455216
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE STABILIZER BAR FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.…"~104,091 mi, complaint #1262072
  41. #41

    cruise control conventional

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE CONTACTS ERRONEOUSLY BRUSHED AGAINST THE ROLLER BUTTON FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT T…"complaint #890578
  42. #42

    emissions aftertreatment

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "In May 2024 there was an open recall regarding o2 sensor which was "fixed" by the dealer in July 2024. On September 22, 2024 the check engine light was triggered and diagnostics revealed o2 sensor failure. It could be a safety issue."complaint #2032973
  43. #43

    engine head gasket

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "EXHAUST CAM SHAFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN 1 YEAR. CAM SHAFT INTAKE ACCUATOR REPLACED 1 TIME. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY. ERROR CODE P0014/P0013 CONFIRMED BY DEALERSHIP AT TIME OF REPAIRS. RECENTLY HAD FRONT WINDSHIELD…"~58,000 mi, complaint #1528062
  44. #44

    fluid leak unspecified

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DIAGNOSED FOR THE STABILITY AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATORS ILLUMINATING THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT OF WATER LEAKING IN THE AREA NEAR THE SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDUL…"~33,886 mi, complaint #1375584
  45. #45

    heater core and blower

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE DEFROSTER BLOWER SUDDENLY STOPPED OPERATING AND CAUSED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO FOG UP. THE ISSUE HINDERED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR…"~17,000 mi, complaint #1341204
  46. #46

    instrument cluster

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME BLURRY WHEN THE SUN REFLECTED ON IT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER…"~956 mi, complaint #932437
  47. #47

    lighting interior

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "WHEN OPENING THE STORAGE IN THE FRONT SEAT THE LIGHT BURNS SO HOT THAT IT BURNS THE RIGHT HIP/LEG OF THE DRIVER BADLY. STEERING MAKES A SUPER LOUD RUBBING SOUND WHEN TURNING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT THAT DEALERSHIP CANNOT SEEM TO FIX."~25,000 mi, complaint #1250281
  48. #48

    noise or vibration unspecified

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. "complaint #1772973
  49. #49

    parking brake

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE DOOR OPEN, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE KNOCKED THE CONTACT DOWN, DRAGGED HER DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, AND ROLLED OVER HER RIGHT LEG. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJUR…"~60,500 mi, complaint #1187685
  50. #50

    phone connectivity

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "CHEVY HAS KNOWN FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS THAT ANDROID AND BLACKBERRY PHONES DO NOT WORK WITH MANY NEW CHEVYS. THEY HAVE A SOFTWARE GLITCH THAT THEY CAN NOT REPAIR. THIS MEANS THAT OWNERS ARE NOT ABLE TO SAFELY USE THEIR PHONES WHILE IN THEIR CARS. I BELIEVE THAT THE…"complaint #908747
  51. #51

    seat mechanism

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE HEAD RESTS REMAINED STATIONARY AND COULD NOT BE MANEUVERED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE HEAD REST WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACT…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1012163
  52. #52

    steering column

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "ADJUSTABLE TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT LOCK INTO POSITION UNLESS IT WAS MOVED UP AND DOWN IN AND OUT TO FIND GEAR. DEALER REPLACED STEERING COLUMN BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. WENT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY SHOWED ME AN 2012 EQUINOX ON THE SHOWROOM FLOOR…"complaint #934569
  53. #53

    throttle and pedal

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I WENT TO SLOW DOWN MY VEHICLE TO EXIT OFF OF FREEWAY. UPON TOUCHING THE BRAKE, THE CARE ACCELERATED AND STCU UNTIL I HIT THE BRAKE. I PHONED GM VIA ONSTAR AS THIS SCARED ME. I THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE HOWEVER I STILL WANTED IT DOCUMENTED. THIS PAST WEEK, JULY…"~52,000 mi, complaint #1093594
  54. #54

    transfer case awd

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "FRONT TRANSMISSION ALL WHEEL DRIVE HAS NOISE SIMILAR TO BAD BEARING. AT AROUND 40 TO SIXTY MPH THE TRANSMISSION JERKS . HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. 2 YEARS AGO"complaint #1645535
  55. #55

    unintended acceleration

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AT AN ANGLE TO THE CURB WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED CAUSING IT TO JUMP THE CURB AND HIT A TREE NEAR THE CURB CAUSING CAUSING OVER $6000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. *TR"~25,800 mi, complaint #1019472
  56. #56

    wheel or rim

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "ON FIRST VISIT IN AUGUST 2012 WAS TOLD IT WAS A WHEEL NOISE AND THAT IT WOULD GO AWAY .DAYS LATER NOISE WAS BACK .TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER SERVICE MANAGER RODE WITH ME HEARD NOISE. CAR WAS KEPT A DAY ON PICKING IT UP WAS TOLD IT WAS A "MOANING NOISE" AND IT WAS…"~27,965 mi, complaint #1016272

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