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2010 Chevy Equinox Problems

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  • duetsuduetsu Member Posts: 36

    I have a 2010 Equinox that has many of the same issues and have posted here repeatedly about them. I have to say that my dealer has been truly professional and worked with me to get the repairs made and covered under the powertrain warranty. I had a new engine put in my car in 2013 at about 62k miles and since then everything has been good to go. I still (and always will) take my car to the dealer for an oil change at the 3k mark. The last two times in the service manager has told me he is watching my axle seal because it is wet, but not leaking. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

  • mimom1mimom1 Member Posts: 1

    I am so discouraged. We started having problems with our 2010 Equinox almost immediately. In the first year we had problems with the car running rough, which we were repeatedly told was normal for the car, and many small mechanical failures: The rear passenger window motor, the back hatch motor, the seatbelt mechanism, and eventually (just after the warranty expired) the windshield wiper motor. The ipod display menu has been looked at numerous times, fixed once, and still does not work properly most of the time. We continued to bring it in as the car continued to run more and more roughly and were were told it was within normal specs for the car to burn up to a quart of oil every 2000 miles and that we should just keep adding oil to it as needed. I still don't understand why any car that needs that much more-than-normal oil doesn't have any kind of oil gauge or even a sensor light that will tell you it's needed before the check engine light comes on. The timing belt and fuel pump were replaced in 2011. The engine noise continued. After a lengthy and difficult oil consumption test, the engine was replaced in 2013. At the same time we were charged $660 for a new catalytic converter that they told us was not warranteed. We were hoping this would solve the problems once and for all.

    Sadly, we were mistaken.

    Since then It has been in for repair on the air conditioning, a new transfer case, a faulty rear back-up sensor, and finally last week the rear main seal blew out in the middle of the bitter-cold weather, stranding us by the side of the road. Even with all these problems and an engine that only has 15,000 miles on it, we were told that the rear main seal was our problem since the car has 103,000 miles on it.

    Have I mentioned that we've had the dealer do all the scheduled maintenance?

    I am astounded that there has not been a class-action suit against GM for this car. My husband comes from a long line of proud GM employees and we have never owned any other brand of car, but I am so frustrated I will probably never buy another one. And I don't feel that GM really wants my business, either. I am looking for a way to sell this car. It does have a lot of nearly-new major components.

  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165

    Honestly, it sounds like this is the time to unload it. If you can't trust the vehicle, why continue driving it in fear of what will break next? I've rented several of these and found them comfortable cars. But I have read so many problems with them on various blogs that I don't think I'd risk buying one. I'd trade it on a new Honda CRV. The price isn't much different than the Equinox, and maybe even a tad lower, while the resale will probably be higher. The Honda will ride a bit stiffer and be a tad noisier on the highway, but you shouldn't have near the ownership maintenance and repair problems. You'll also likely find the CRV has more cargo room believe it or not. It just seems packaged and designed more efficiently. BTW, I believe the Equinox is built in Canada, while the CRV is mostly manufactured in Ohio, so there's nothing un-American about doing this swap. My aunt, who never bought a non D3 vehicle, just did this and all she does is rave about the CRV and wonder aloud why she didn't do this sooner in life. Save yourself the grief and aggravation.

  • mikeandfranmikeandfran Member Posts: 1

    Has anyone else experienced blowing the rear main seal in extreme cold weather on their 2010 Chevrolet Equinox? We've had this happen three times now. This last time was nine days to the time previous. We were told that the PCV system froze and over pressurized the engine which caused the rear main seal to blow. It's been five days now that my Equinox has been at the dealer. GM has now decided to try to find out why the PCV system is freezing up. We have also had the fuel pump and oil consumption issues with this Equinox. Our Equinox has 109,000 miles on it. The first major was at 49,000 and the repairs haven't stopped. Any insight on these issues would be greatly appreciated.

  • coffeecuplidcoffeecuplid Member Posts: 1

    Yes, we have but only once and that was in December and that was the last straw after a long line of expensive and major breakages. We tried to work with GM and they wouldn't have much to do with us. Since then we have dumped that car and purchased a new non-GM car(note: first non-GM car in my family since at least the 1930s - not a decision made lightly).

  • dspen1973dspen1973 Member Posts: 5

    i bought a 2010 eqx with 2 miles. had to have the engine rebuilt at 77000 miles. The engine goes in November of 2013 and had to put a new engine in and had to pay for it because the powertrain expired. i put a new engine in and the dealership said that this gives me a 100000 powertrain warranty and now 3 months later had a plate break in the transmission and have to replace it. what a piece of junk.

  • gmcustsvcgmcustsvc Member Posts: 4,252

    Hi dspen1973,

    I'm sorry to hear that you have been having problems with your vehicle and that you are not satisfied. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance by taking a further look into your concerns. We can be reached via email at socialmedia@gm.com. We're looking forward to your reply.

    Kristen A.
    Chevrolet Customer Care

  • dspen1973dspen1973 Member Posts: 5

    yea make a better product. The best part of all is that now the transmission is not covered under warranty and the estimate went from 2300 to 3500 in 4 hours because the transmission is "special" I'm really tired of the run around with the vehicle and i wont buy another GM again.

  • gmcustsvcgmcustsvc Member Posts: 4,252

    Hi despen,

    We understand your frustration. Again, we apologize for your dissatisfaction.

    Kristen A.
    GM Customer Care

  • dspen1973dspen1973 Member Posts: 5

    you have no idea of the level of frustration i am having. like i said im tired of the run a round and i will not buy another. this car has been in and out of the shop the entire time ive own it. if you want to know everything feel free to contact me i will gladly let you know everything that had to be done.

  • maparkmapark Member Posts: 1

    I have a 2010 equinox Lt. It has issues and not sure why? A month ago I had to change the front tire because of a screw, and the menu was telling me it was the wrong tire that was flat. Now the engine light goes on and off (mostly on) which will not let the remote start work. The drivers side window will not go up and down at times, the rear doors will not open when unlocked from the inside. Also the car sometimes runs on for a few seconds after I turn it off.
    Help! This has seriously all happened within a three week span. Worried it's going to cost me a lot!!!

  • gmcustsvcgmcustsvc Member Posts: 4,252

    mapark,

    We're sorry to hear that you are experiencing these concerns. Please feel free to reach out to us if you would like for us to take a further look into your concern. We can be reached by email at socialmedia@gm.com. Please include your full contact information, VIN, current mileage and preferred dealership in the email. We look forward to hear from you soon!

    Kristen A.
    GM Customer Care

  • wizfin1wizfin1 Member Posts: 1

    Just sent a note to socialmedia@gm.com as now in addition to the other recalls, and having had the waterpump, and then the engine replaced due to timing chain issues, now had to replace alternator last month and today have to get Power Steering Assembly fixed to the tune of $$$$$! At what point does a car become a lemon. It can't be just due to a single issue that occurs multiple times...shouldn't it qualify if no matter what goes wrong and is replaced, yet another issue crops up shortly thereafter??? This car is less than 5 years old!!!

  • turbofan249turbofan249 Member Posts: 1
    edited May 2014
    I have a 2010 equinox, over the past year I have brought the car to the dealer 3 times and going to bring it in again this saturday. The first time I brought it in the car had a CEL and was stuttering/stalling while stopped or low speeds. During the visit they said they replaced the cam actuators and they said the cams but not sure. The second time was right after I picked it up from the first visit. On the way home(probably 2-3 miles from the dealer) the CEL came back on so I went right back to the dealer, not sure what they did this time. The third time I brought it in they said they were unsure of what it was and before they started the harder stuff they wanted to start with easy things to do so they cleaned the MAF sensor and the throttle body. Now about 2 months later the car is acting up again. Another thing that happened around the time of the first time i brought the car in was I did an oil change and about 2k-3k miles later the dipstick was completely dry, most people would say did you put oil in? but I did cause I no longer the new oil and i remember checking it after filling it. Just want to see everyones thought on this and if anyone has any advice. The warranty expires in Dec of this year so I want to get this fixed before then.
  • cjgacjga Member Posts: 18

    engine yellow warning light comes on and go off.......put on computer to get error...says cam error

    intake sensor.........Is this covered by powertrain(77k miles...purchased new)

  • gmcustsvcgmcustsvc Member Posts: 4,252

    Hi cjga,

    I see that your check engine light is illuminating. We'd be glad to reach out to your dealership on your behalf. If you'd like our assistance, please send us a private message with your full contact information and VIN.

    Andraya
    GM Customer Care

  • duetsuduetsu Member Posts: 36

    Back in march of 2013 at 62K miles I had the engine replaced under the powertrain warranty. I now have 83K miles on my 2010 Equinox. I know that others have had the engine replaced and was wondering how their vehicles are doing. I was told that the engine put in my car was a 2013 fresh off of the factory floor engine. I've done all required maitnence and oil changes at the dealer and don't rely on the oil monitor, I get it changed at the 3,000 - 4,000 mile mark. Dad always told me a regular oil change is the cheapest car insurance you can buy.....
    That being said, have any owners who had the engines replaced had any additional problems? I'm getting close to the 5 yr mark and while I like the car and cannot say enough good about my dealer service department I'm a bit skiddish none the less.

  • the3dollathe3dolla Member Posts: 7
    I have this comment in an older thread, but I just saw this much newer one so I wanted to post it here.. what do you guys think?

    I had the fuel pump go at about 33k miles. I'm at 47k now, thus out of warranty. The engine is groaning a bit when going up hills and the check engine light is on. The dealers here in Hawaii have a back log of about a week, so I couldn't get an appointment until October 1st. The error codes for me are:

    P0011, P0016 and P0017

    I found: #PIP4716C which said "This may be an issue with the cam phasers not parking properly. Once the noise is verified as the phasers, they must be replaced. If the cam phasers are replaced, remove the CMP actuator solenoids to inspect for debris. If debris is found, clean and inspect for torn or loose screens and replace solenoid if necessary." after checking a belts allignment.

    More so, I also found #PIP4469G which seems to point to the "if you're experiencing issues" recall on the timing chain. It talks about " Intermittent DTC P0011 P0014 P0016 P0017 Or Hesitation / Stall " I'm definitely having hesitation at lower speeds. Maybe this "The technician should inspect each CMP solenoid valve and cam phaser actuator for debris. If debris is found on the solenoid valve screens inspect for torn screens then clean or replace as necessary.
    When debris is found on the solenoid valve screens, thoroughly inspect the cam phaser actuators for debris and clean/replace as necessary. If the DTC continues to reset after thorough inspection and cleaning of the cam phaser actuators, replace the affected camshaft actuator(s) depending upon the DTC(s) that set.
    Note: When debris is found change the oil and filter before returning to service, in some instances it may be necessary to change the oil/filter multiple times. The filter can be inspected afterwards to ensure no additional debris is present."

    What are the chances it's the timing chain and I can get it fixed under the extended warranty/recall? I pulled my oil filter and it was clean, no debris or anything.

    The annoying thing is the dealer here says you have to get a $150 diagnostics which will not be "forgiven" even if you get work there. lame..

    I still feel like I should have gotten some kind of extended warranty or gotten rid of this thing. However, I still like it and it's in great physical shape inside and out. The engine? well, that's a different story.

    I was just thinking about the powertrain warranty, I wonder if this will be covered?

    Thanks, Nick
  • jeffwilliams76jeffwilliams76 Member Posts: 2
    I have had all the same problems that you all have had. excessive oil consumption, loud engine noise, smell of gas during idle, smell of gas all the time, check engine light, and a ton of other problems. I received all of the notices from GM and presented them to my dealer. I got the fuel pump replaced, and all the recalls performed, including the ECU for the oil change timing. I am still having problems with excessive oil usage, reduced gas mileage, smell of gas during idle, loud engine noise, and definitely reduced power. I keep getting the runaround from my dealership, and it is getting old. It is a shame that GM doesnt get more involved with the way that their customers are being treated by the dealerships wearing their logos (that represent them). I don't understand why a dealership wouldnt want to make a customer happy and have their return business. I have read all of these stories about customers getting contacted by GM and given new engine replacements, and credits for repairs... I will believe that when I see it. Unfortunately, at this point, I am definitely losing alot of faith in GM products. Its a shame... Well GM... thanks for nothing. At this point, I am hoping that my Nox is still running by the time I have actually finished buying it from the bank.
  • teachertxteachertx Member Posts: 6
    I had engine issues for the last 3 years. Three times chain replaced, cam shaft actuators replaced and changing oil every around 3000 miles, Wanted engine replaced after the 2nd time Dealer/Chevy would not do it. Fixed it a third time now no warranty left. Engine failed, same evidence of metal shavings, no oil and they will not even pay part of the repair. Had vehicle in for leak nothing found wrong. The vehicle is not even paid for and they are saying it is not their fault. I have owned 6 gm trks/ suv kept them for over 10 years each, this one is not even 5 years old. Chevy just lead me along until the warranty ran out.
  • djm2djm2 Member Posts: 712
    duetsu said:

    Back in march of 2013 at 62K miles I had the engine replaced under the powertrain warranty. I now have 83K miles on my 2010 Equinox. I know that others have had the engine replaced and was wondering how their vehicles are doing. I was told that the engine put in my car was a 2013 fresh off of the factory floor engine. I've done all required maitnence and oil changes at the dealer and don't rely on the oil monitor, I get it changed at the 3,000 - 4,000 mile mark. Dad always told me a regular oil change is the cheapest car insurance you can buy.....

    That being said, have any owners who had the engines replaced had any additional problems? I'm getting close to the 5 yr mark and while I like the car and cannot say enough good about my dealer service department I'm a bit skiddish none the less.

    I have not been on this GREAT site in a long time. How did your 2013 engine work out in your 2010 Equinox? Did it solve the problems? Are you happy with the vehicle? Do you still own the vehicle? Would you purchase another Equinox? Would you purchase another GM product?

    All the best to you!

    Dwayne
  • kynoxkynox Member Posts: 18
    Hey Guys....... took My 2010 Equinox in for voluntary emission recall 2 weeks ago. Took a 300 mile trip this past weekend. Lost 5 mpg somewhere. Going on a 900 mile in a couple of weeks and recheck. I can only assume the reprogram adjusted the air/fuel mixture at this time causing my lost mpg. Otherwise it is running fine. Will know something is amiss when I recheck mileage.Anyone else had this happen?
  • eljohns77eljohns77 Member Posts: 1
    Same situation!

    I bought a 2010 Equinox almost 3 years ago with 89K miles and was assured by the dealer I was getting a great deal on a car that would last my family awhile and was told that the way cars are built these days that they can run for a few hundred thousand miles on the same motor. Two days after I drove it of the lot it was sluggish and very loud. I made an appt with dealer (who was very helpful) and turned out it was the timing chain and other"notorious" issues and it would be replaced under the warranty. Picked up after work was complete & it ran perfectly fine for a few months and the issue started the exact same way again. Took to dealer who told me there are 2 catalic converters on this model that would need replacement (not covered under warranty). I asked about the sluggishness & how it's always needing additional oil between scheduled maintenance and was told this"could be" due to the issue stated above. I had those replaced and it still didn't fix the issue.  The car continued to get louder over time.  I was having to get oil changes every 2500 miles because it was always low and I was told not to add additional oil between PM's. I couldn't do that because it wouldn't have any oil at all.  I was told to check the oil every 1,000 miles & it was always at least 1-1/2 to 2 quarts low. So after repeated calls and numbers service checks I got nowhere other than constantly being told these motors are notorious for the issue I'm having and to just run it and as long as the oil was good it should be fine.  I was even told by a different service tech that the info I was given about not adding oil was wrong and that I should add additional oil if it's low when I check it every 1,000 and that oil changes at 2,100 wasn't necessary but not to ever exceed 5,000 (which wouldn't even be an issue with this car. If it's not changed every few thousand miles more things start to happen.  

    This past Friday I had another garage look at it to see if they had any suggestions because it's barely making hills just like day#2 of purchase. Aside from the 3 months that it ran great (after the rebuild), the sluggish freight train behavior has been this cars norm. The garage said there's metal shavings in the oil and has low oil pressure. Same thing dealer has found in the past but this time I wasn't told to keep adding oil and drive it. This time I was advised the engine needs replaced.  I brought the car home (very slowly because it took everything the car had to pull us). The following morning got in to take my twins to school and the RPM gauge was out of control, spinning back, forth & of the charts. It was spitting, sputtering and shaking so badly we were terrified.  I turned off the key and the car wouldn't stop trying to turn over, the gauges were still moving erratically, entire car kept shaking & rattling even after the key was off!!!!  Was the scariest thing I've seen a car do.

    Yesterday I had it towed to the dealer and while he was examining the car & how to get it turned around to get it on the truck, he asked me if I would try starting it. It did the same thing. 

    Today the evaluation is new motor needed. The service tech said GM isn't gonna care even if they know the engine isn't any good. They don't want bothered with older cars. Wow, I'm not happy with GM. I'm now looking at having to scape together some kind of down payment to get a new car and take a $11,000 loss on a car I purchased 2-1/2 years ago. I'm told the value of it the way it sits is less than what it costs to repair the vehicle. I'm not happy with GM and I'm thinking I need to look at other car makers for this next upcoming purchase because I cannot afford another hit like this is. Ugh! Why wouldn't GM stand by their engine? I don't understand. Is it really all only about GMs bottom dollar? Do they even care about the customer after they sign that dotted line?


  • equinot1equinot1 Member Posts: 2
    Wife's 2010 Equinox has oil consumption problem and cracked head which according to one of the many service bulletins is caused by a problem with the engine design.  Dealer offered to fix with new pistons and rings but wants to scam us out of 2k to replace the head.  Time for Chevy to step up on this lemon & replace the faulty engine.  Losing return customers must be appealing to them according to the treatment we get.
  • cmhj2000cmhj2000 Member Posts: 381
    equinot1 said:

    Wife's 2010 Equinox has oil consumption problem and cracked head which according to one of the many service bulletins is caused by a problem with the engine design.  Dealer offered to fix with new pistons and rings but wants to scam us out of 2k to replace the head.  Time for Chevy to step up on this lemon & replace the faulty engine.  Losing return customers must be appealing to them according to the treatment we get.

    Why is this a scam?
  • CombatVetTXCombatVetTX Member Posts: 1
    2010 Chev. Equinox SERIOUS OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    How much is it using per 1,000 miles?
  • deedee61deedee61 Member Posts: 2
    i have a 2010 equinox paid cash used had a year at 138,00 miles now 139420 having cut off problem but only when fuel low losing brake fuel and adding oil in between oil change only drive far on weekend work from home i am so afraid to go far now never cut off before this vehicle was gift after losing my suv to hurcaine harvey we got from the auction now hear all this problems no one mention the light in the compartment between front seat burns thru and will burn your side of your thight i had to right with cloth between my thigh and compartment because of this inside light my mother brought this car cash for me to get around and GMC do this to me on this motor is has been hard enough dealing with recovery their is no transportation in my town i did read all this at the time of purchase that all the money i cant afford these repairs i took a mechianc he said it was fine just put new brakes and oil change on her i did the first six month fine now having problems with it and put new wheel barron front right which is normal wear and tear i keep oil up but new trans and motor warranty have expire from auction i need GMC reach out to me this is bad business i used to love this suv if ican trade it in with no money and no note i cant afford a note work part time and going to school i will call Gmc in the mourning
  • deedee61deedee61 Member Posts: 2
    NO MORE CHEVY NOTHING
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