2010 Chevy Equinox Problems

kelsan1

:shades: I own a 2011 Equinox and Terrain as well both are 4 cylinder also. I realize this is a 2010 thread but my brother in law has a 2010 Equinox and so far no problems.

My comment is this, instead of flaming others who have legitimate issues ( as far as they are concerned) let them vent and don't denigrate their stance on their issues. If you have something that is relevent to thier problems please put forth a comment or potential solution and not question their support for America because they did purchase America and it bit them in the a--.

At some time or other I am sure you have had defective American made goods like most everyone else. If not, then you are to be congradulated but don't mistake someone airing problems for non patriotism please.

juve3

In my case, I went to the dealer twice with low oil and then they began an oil consumption test, also had GM involved helping me out. It took a few months for the dealer to complete their report to send to GM, on average everytime I went in they had to add 2 liters or more. Then GM made the descision to give me a new 2011 engine for my 2010 Equinox. You should really push this issue, its odd for the dealer not to do anything about it.

audionutty

My 2010 Equinox AWD 4 cyl engine suddenly was consuming oil at about 1.5 quarts per 1000 miles at 32,000 miles. When I first noticed it, it had gone several thousand miles and was at least 2.5 quarts low. Needless to say, I now check my oil more frequently as I don't trust it.

I was able to get a new engine under warranty at about 39,000 miles. I have 5000 miles on new engine so far and it is not consuming oil. I am using Penzoil platinum 5w-30 full synthetic.

However, my transfer case is leaking gear oil like a sieve. There was a TSB on redesigned seals for the transfer case that was supposed to stop the leak. I had that done, and now it leaks worse. Back to the dealer again

tmgreene

bwanajim

Have you had any luck with GMC regarding this issue? We are having the same issue of the hestitation and a hard shift between 2nd-3rd gear. We have escalated it to GM District specialists. I had the hesitation happen to me when I was changing lanes - not a really good feeling. I have read many talk about this issue and would love to hear how it was resolved so I can pass that on to GM.

My dealership has been good about looking into it and they agree the car is "herky-jerky" but state that there are not any updates to apply so they can't really do anything.

This is my first new car and I really would have liked it be a better experience."

dmathews3

The 2011 isn't any better. When they first came out we test drove them and wife refused to buy and went with a Ford Fusion Hybrid, great car. Last fall a woman ran into my HHR totaling it and I went with the Equinox AWD 4. Still the poorest proforming vehicle I have ever driven in 50 years of driving. People still ask me how I like it and I tell them its a great car if you don't mind the poor shifting tranny. G.M. has a long way to go on their 6 speed automatic. They used to make the best automatics in the world, now they make the worst. :lemon:
I bet I've cost them at least 10 sales just by telling the truth.

rski43

What started it all this evening, I was looking out the kitchen window & saw a bright red flashing light at the top of the dash (looked like the headlight sensor). Went out to the car & found the onstar buttons on the mirror lit up as well. Went & got the keys, started the engine & ran it thru a run/stop cycle, now the center console & steering wheel control lights won't go off either. Then the onstar started constantly beeping about 15 min latter (more on/off cycling had passed) & the radio won't come on now too. I came in to google & read forums for the issue & found a whole slew of things (ie. oil consumption) I checked & had to add almost 2 qts. This is new, as I still change my own oil & never had it use any between changes. As stated, only 16k miles, last oil chg was 12,700, barely over 3k. I had noticed the "average fuel economy" on the DIC has only been a little over 20mpg & didn't think much of it as my wife drives this 98% of the time & 95% of it is local + she can have a heavy foot. The black soot tells the story, I ran my finger thru it & it caked off on my finger. It was like (old school) driving around 3/4 choke all day soot. Calling the dealer Mon AM!

stephcp

Good Luck! We didnt have any of the other issues you talk about, ours just started driving junky and you could hear the timing chain rattling because it was so low on oil (that is what the consultant told us).

Our dealership topped ours off, bring it back in weeks to check it, top it off, bring it back in 2 weeks to check it. They had to add at least a quart each time. They wanted to keep checking it...we finally told them NO, we had established there was a problem it was time to start fixing the problem.

rski43

Sunday AM Update....

Looked out 1st thing this AM & could see the red blinking light on the ambient light sensor, top of the dash - still blinking. Wife went to the store (fired right up, no slow crank), came back & said she had the clock, temp & CD present back on in the radio display, no radio. I looked out now & noticed the red blinking light had stopped. I went out got in the car also noticed the small green onstar light still blinking but no beeps anymore. I put the key on on, started & drove up the street & back a couple miles. backed in the drive & shut off. Backlight on the radio still on, center console & steering wheel lights now out. I covered the light sensor to see if that changed any thing (left it there a good 3-4 minutes), no change. Turned the key back on & found clock/temp/CD gone again. Red blink still off, onstar still green flash/no beeps. Weird! Found out flashing green status light means you're on a call. .....don't think so.

More update....
Went out to the car after 45 minutes since last being out there ....the clock/temp/CD present/date is back again - no radio ??????

-R

rski43

Sunday AM Update #2......

Wife waited until 9am to call Onstat tech support & have them run diagnostics from their end to see if they could see anything. Tech said he was able to see car was connected to onstar all night, but all diag tests showed 0. Ended the call, started the car & everything is back normal, ....no constant backlight AND the radio works. Did start/shut engine off 3 times, all fine. Go figure! Wonder if this has something to do w/ her cellphone not disconnecting from the 'nox bluetooth (a function we use) the last few weeks. That was fixed our self a few days ago by manually deleting profiles from both the car & 'nox & re-pairing from scratch. I think this is going to be a work in progress.

tmgreene

It is a 2011 that we have. We tell people the exact same thing about the car - we love everything except the way it drives - bad shifts and transmission shudder/hesitation. We have probably cost them quite a few sales too by telling the truth.

I know there are good Equinoxs out there - just not ours - we were told there were 2 others in the shop for the same issue last time we serviced our vehicle. We are trying now with GM engineering to see if we can get anywhere. I really hope that they admit that there is an issue and agree to do something about it.

We will see this week....

dgjauregui

I am so disappointed with my 2010. It's been in the shop and has had more issues than my last 3 cars combined (2 Fords and a Saturn). This was my first, and probably my last Chevy model.

I work on the road and drive about 2000 miles a month. I researched a lot and chose the Equinox over the Ford Escape (which I had previously owned and loved).

I have had the same issues with the engine, the acceleration and the three times it was in the shop (took it to 2 different dealers in hopes that someone could find the problem) and each time there was some fix, some computer reboot, etc, but nothing ever solves the problem. I am now out of warranty, so I am just waiting for it to die and have an excuse to get rid of it. My engine light will come on for a day and I will have OnStar run the remote diagnostic which always comes back as am Emmissions System error, but when they connect my lemon to the computer at the dealer, there is no indication that an engine light was ever on. The idle is so high that in drive thrus my car is loud, shaking and sometimes stalls. The last service tech told me the idle sound was normal and suggested that the issue was where I buy my gas, recommending that I only buy from Shell or Texaco. Seriously?

I have 47,000 miles and have had to have the AC recharged twice, and it is starting to go out again, but they can not find a leak. I most recently had it in the shop because the headliner is falling in...they had it for over 3 weeks trying to communicate with GM engineering to see why the replacement one that was ordered didn't match up to the holes for the lights, etc on the overhead. I was finally told a new one is on order, but it won't be here till October, so they re-glued my old one back up and sent me home. I can't imagine that it takes that long, but I waited from April till August for the last headliner that didn't fit.

Everytime I have taken this vehicle in to the dealer, I have seen at least 2-3 other Equinox in line for service. I have spoken to people waiting for rental cars that have theirs in at the same time, and most have the same Engine/Acceleration/Emmissions issues and one woman had the falling headliner.

ronwel

I woke up Sunday morning to find a nice size puddle of greenish-yellow liquid underneath the front passenger side of my 2010 Nox. I originally thought it might be the coolant...but the Dexcool coolant is redish-pink.

I put a piece of cardboard under the car and Monday morning there was no more liquid. I started the car, drove it for 10 minutes and got out to check. Sure enough...it was leaking greenish-yellow liquid. I drove straight to the dealership this morning, and they think it might be the A/C. By the sounds of it, they put a greenish-yellow dye in the freon, so that you know if it is leaking.

dmathews3

Keep me posted.

ronwel

I just picked the Nox up. It turns out the greenish-yellow fluid was from the A/C condenser core. Somehow the condenser had a large hole in it. They replaced the whole unit (under warranty) and recharged the unit. All is well so far.

So...if you see yellow liquid, it is the A/C condenser.

dgjauregui

My AC went out again today. The recharge lasted a few hours shy of a week. It's back at the dealer again. I am really getting frustrated with this vehicle.

The dealer also had my VIN off by one digit, so the items ordered to fix my headliner were ordered for a 2010 GMC Terrain. Not sure who has the Terrain they have assigned my last 4 service visits to, but, my car record now shows no issues since taking it to the new dealer.

dmathews3

Sounds more like a incompenent (sp) dealer than car. They should have put in a dye to find the air conditioning leak and then fixed it. Luckly where I live there are a good 5 Chevy dealers near so they keep each on the toes as they know they will lose business by screwing up.

micmufman

I read through 30 of the 53 pages in this forum and didn't see this problem anywhere. I have a 2010 Nox that I bought in July of 09, it's an LTZ 6cyl. LOVE,LOVE,LOVE my car but, in a heavy rain storm my front floors become swimming pools. I brought it back to my dealer and he discovered the problem was the windshield wiper cowl. my car had 50k miles on it so was out of my 3/36k warrantee, and was told my extended warrantee wouldn't cover it. After I pissed and moaned about it, the service mgr said GM would cover it and my rental till it was fixed. Awesome!!! Now, we had heavy rain earlier this week and again, I can swim in my car. I am on my way back to my dealer who said it may not be covered for the same problem. I'm starting to feel like I made a mistake in investing in America as they don't back anything up. a 2yo car. This problem was just fixed a month and a half ago. I don't know what to think. Thanks

ronwel

I'm not sure if this is your problem...but a serevice bulletin was put out about wet floors in the 2010 Equinox.

"A water leak, resulting wet carpet on the left front floor, may be found on some 2010 Equinox models. The leak may be caused by a gap or void in the seam sealer, in the cowl area on the left side of the vehicle.

Water may be entering the inside of the vehicle from a small hole just forward of the park brake pedal assembly.

Use a garden hose and water test the vehicle in the area of the left cowl, near the left hood hinge. Check for a leak on the inside of the vehicle. If a water leak is found, it will be necessary to seal this area. Follow the Body Waterleak Repair instructions in the Service Information."

You can see a photo of the area to be fixed here...it's near the bottom:
http://www.sandyblogs.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-search.cgi?search=water&IncludeBlogs=10&- limit=20&page=2

49vision

We purchased our 2010 Chevy Equinox in Oct. of 2009. After a few days, we started hearing a small knocking sound from the engine, while inside the car. We noticed a small separation between the bumper and the rear passenger side of the car. We took the car back to the dealership after having the car a week. When we arrived to the dealership, met our service writer. I started explaining to the service writer, the concerns with the small knocking sound and the bumper damage. The service writer put us in a loaner car. After 24 hours the service writer called, he said our car was ready. When we arrived to the dealership, the service writer explained that a sandy deposit in a module of the exhaust, was causing the knocking problem. We got in our car and left.

After a few hours, we started hearing the knocking sound again and noticed the bumper hadn't been fixed either. I called the dealership and talked to the service writer and told him we could still hear the knocking problem. We also started noticing that the gas mileage that has been projected on the window sticker wasn't correct. We hadn't really gotten that gas mileage. The service writer, said when we brought it back in for our oil service the would take a look at it.

It was not time for our first oil service. We take our car to the dealership we purchased it at which is about 40 miles away from our home. We reminded the service writer, of the gas mileage and the small knocking in the engine. After 24 hours the service writer calls and say's our car is ready. When we arrive to the dealership, we met our service writer, she said they found the problem that it was a sandy deposit in a module from the exhaust system, and that the gas mileage check out to be fine. He told us we may just need to drive it a little longer, that the gas mileage would improve over time. Nothing done to correct the back bumper as of yet. We pick up our car and start home, then start hearing the knocking sound again after a few miles. I call the service writer, and he says we can either bring it back now or just wait until it's time for service. We waited until the next service time.

It's time for the next oil service, my wife takes our car in, another service writer helps her and tells her that they can't put her in a loaner car from for service. But she tried explaining to this other service writer that we have warranty work to be done also. We were told as long as we brought the car in for warranty work, we would be put in a loaner because this was our only means of transportation. My wife then came home and told me what had happen. Being our car was due for service, we took it to a dealership close to our home which was about 5 miles away ( now I know why we didn't purchase a car from this dealership). After we had the oil service done, I called and talked to the service writer we normally use at the dealership we purchased our car at. He said bring the car up there and he would take care of the loaner car.

We take our car into the dealership again for the knocking sound in the engine, but also our car has started running rough when starting it up in the mornings or if is has been sitting for awhile. Explained to the service writer, we needed to have the back bumper repaired. So, again, we are put into a loaner car. After 24 hours, the service writer calls and said they found the problem, our car was 4 qt's low on oil and that's why it was running rough, and could be the reason for the knocking sound problem also the gas mileage. I couldn't believe it. He asked me who did the oil service on it, I told him a Chevy dealership close to our home. We picked up our car and drove it home. Then, we started hearing the knocking sound again. After we get home we noticed that the back bumper hadn't been fixed either. I called the service writer and he said to bring it in when it's time for the oil service.

Then on Saturday, ( Labor Day Holiday) I check the oil in our car, to be surprised it didn't register on the dip stick. I was concerned about driving the car to the dealership when we purchased it at. I thought about towing it. But then knew I had a short amount of time to get it to the dealership. I drove it to the dealership we purchased it at. There was another service writer, I told him the problem about the oil, the knocking sound, gas mileage, car running rough and the rear bumper. He made a ticket, she wasn't going to give me a loaner, I told him he needed to call the service writer we had been working with. After talking to the service writer we had been dealing with, he put us in a loaner.
After the Labor Day Holiday, the service writer calls and say's our car is ready, I asked him about the oil level, and she said it was just two qt's low. I told him, I just can't believe that. Why is this car burning oil? He said they wanted to do an oil compression test. The put tape over the dip stick and when you would add oil. The service writer said drive it for 3000 miles then bring it back, this would tell them what the problem was. We get into our car and leave. When we get home, we noticed there is MUD in our back floor board and on the back of the front seats. Our lumbar support in the front drivers seat is broken. I call the service writer, and started explaining the problem. He said he was sorry and for us to bring the car in and he would have it detailed and would fix the lumbar support.

I take the car back in for the dealership to fix the lumbar support. After a couple of days, the service writer calls and says our car is ready. When I get to the dealership, the service writer has our car brought up. The lumbar has been fixed.

We have reached the 3000 mile mark and it's time to take the car back to the dealership to get the results on the oil level and also to have the bumper repaired. After a couple of day, we are called and say our car is ready. The service writer, says the oil lever check out to be normal. I'm just blown away. He also shows us the rear bumper has been repaired. It looked like someone that didn't know anything about fixing bumpers tried fixing it. I asked to see a manager. I talked to the manager and he looked at the bumper and agreed it wasn't repaired correctly. ( just means I have to bring it back) I think wanted to talk to the service manager about the oil issue. He then orders another oil compression test. The tell us again to drive it for 3000 miles.

We get home and I'm just over taken at the mess we have gotten our self into. You think my going to a dealership that sells BRAND NEW cars and truck, you could trust them in servicing you car. We go to wash our car and notice there is over spray all over our car, which could only come from when it was in the body shop getting the bumper fixed. When we return to after driving the car 3000 miles again, the service writer tells us it's normal for our car to burn 2 qt's of oil between oil changes. OMG, I can't believe this. They tell me they ge

49vision

I can't believe this. They tell me they get notices from
General Motors on a monthly bases. Revising car updates and that its
normal for the 4 cylinder. engines in the Chevy Equinox to burn Oil. I
told them, you are kidding me.

So, now we learn, our car uses oil, the dealership damages our BRAND
NEW car, and when they ask their employee's because they say, they
didn't do it, I'm left with a damaged car that I have to fix. I'm also
left with a NEW CAR, that uses oil.

Needing help, I pray first, asking the Lord to help me go against a
large company that's trying to do me wrong and I know they are. Like a
fly by night car lot.

We are still working in the issues with our car using oil, gas mileage,
damaged bumper and our passenger seat has stains in it from the tech at
the dealership getting oil on the seat......

carguy05

WOW! UNBELIEVABLE

dmathews3

First off why would you ever leave the dealer without checking to see if the bumper was fixed? Let alone two or three times. Du! Now next time you bring it in for the oil, demand, yes I said demand that the oil be checked then and there with you over looking the process.

49vision

dmathews3, the demands were there.....I explained what I was told by professionals. This is why we are still having problems because THEY, kept giving us the run around. Hoping to get out of something. We are the victim here. We have done nothing wrong, other than trying to get our car repaired. As far as the bumper, it was called to the service managers attention . Just like today, ( we were told by the service manager that he would contact us after talking to him on Tuesday which tomorrow will be a week, and have hear nothing from him) The lies in its self about the car burning oil is ONE big issue. There is a process you have to follow, we ( the customer are doing just that)

I do thank you for your commits. They are helpful.

nox77

Contact GM's Customer Assistance. Remember, the dealer is NOT GM, and GM really wants their dealers to represent them well, and really does put pressure on dealers to do a good job. Ask the customer service folks if they can forward to you and service bulletins (if your dealer won't give them to you) so you know what to look for. Good luck. After months of return trips to the dealer, I think they finally got it right. But, I still asked for, and received an extended warranty on my 2010 Equinox from GM.

49vision

Thank you nox77.

I have been in contact with GM, they say according to the dealership, they find nothing wrong with our car. After plugging up to their machines, everything checks out ok. They closed the case, only on the results they were able to collect from the dealership.

As you and everyone that reads this forum, we are not the only one having the same issues with our car.

Thank you again for your input.

tracyo2

Unfortunately, after 3 trips to the dealership to have my new Nox looked at, I found an honest service manager. Although mine completely died in an intersection twice, and had the engine light on, had the most recent recall repairs made, I still had this same issue. The Service Manager admits that it is "normal" for this engine (4cyl.). It is designed to shift on deceleration and not coast. He said that if you are used to a more luxury model with a 6cyl, you won't be satisfied with this model. He also admitted that the gas mileage is very misleading. I am averaging 19 hwy, and 15 city! I bought the Equinox for fuel efficiency Today is the 3rd time in the shop with only 3,100 miles on it! If he can't increase the fuel efficiency, we are trading it in. Never been more disappointed in a vehicle!

nox77

I didn't get a new engine, but after getting a gear, timing chain, fuel injectors, etc. replaced, I asked for, and received, an extended warranty. Hardly any questions asked. GM simply contacted my dealer, to confirm the issues and called us back, told us the request was granted, and sent the paperwork. Took a few weeks, but we got what we wanted.

49vision

It's such a shame, we love the style of the new Equinox, we also love the fact that it has lots of room, not just in the front of the compartment, but in the back compartment as well. It's such a shame, that when you buy a NEW car from a large reputable company as Chevrolet, being they have been around for years, you could have peace of mind about an investment you made by purchasing their product, you would think they would want to make sure that on your next purchase of a new or even a used car, you would return to them. One thing you wouldn't expect is a product after paying over 10,000.00 dollars to have problems and they tell you it's normal. Making you regret you bought their product, instead you should feel proud for purchasing a Chevrolet product, and be proud to drive it around. I guess this has changed over the years. I guess that's why Import cars are on a BIG RISE these days.

rocketent

Your honest service manager "admits" that stalling in an intersection is normal??

It's hard to tell what the worse offense is here. Someone stating something that ignorant or someone believing it.

49vision

Update: After the service manager calling me Tuesday a week ago' the same day I soke with the General Manager of the dealership. He told me he wanted to take are of the problem about our 2010 Chevy Equinox. He told me he would have the salsman that helped us with the original pruchase of our car, call us to set up a time to have the Equinox brought into the dealership to have it appraised. I took it in last week on Friday to have it appraised. After the appraisel was done the salesman tried to contact the service manage in his office by phone, which he didn't answer, so the salesman said, he would try his cell phone, which he also didn't answer. Salesman said that the service manager would contact us. After waiting that Friday and the weekend, I called him Monday this week, which I got his voice mail. I left a message asking him to call me. It's now Wednesday a week and a day later, I still havening heard from the service manager.

jpf

The Lord Helps Those Who Help Themselves.

Take the buggars to court and get your hard earned money back. You're wasting your time dealing with corporate GM. Good luck and may God Bless you.

49vision

Thank you, We are supposed to meet with the General Manager of the dealership when he returns from Vacation on the 30th. Please pray for us, and the General Manager for wisdom.

carguy05

Sorry to hear about your problems. My suggestion, skip the dealership and ask for a GM Co rep. to come down and talk with you.

49vision

Thank you, After our meeting with the General Manager of the dealership on the 30th of this month, that's our next step. I should have just waited until the General Manager came back from his vacation. I just thought that being someone was willing from the dealership to help, it would be resolved before seeing the General Manager. I have a bad taste of the dealership we have been working with. I should have purchased a Honda or Nissan like our son suggested in the first place. LOL, he's not letting me live this one down.

dmathews3

and you could have had problems with either one of those too. You have to remember, for the most part the people here are the ones with problems or checking out problems in case they have them or looking to buy and want to judge for themselves the problems. I have been here for the last reason and been on the Honda board too. I had a Nissan and wouldn't have another. I choise the Equinox for the most part as it has less petty problems than the others, looks better inside (high quality compared to the Honda) and also looks better outside plus I'm at the point where I try to buy as little as possible from other countries as we sure can use the money here. Bad taste in your mouth about that dealer sounds like a poor dealer. Here where I live there are at least 5 Chevy dealers in a 20 mile radius of center of town which means the best one wins and they all know it.

49vision

Meeting with the GM went very well today. Was encouraged by the GM, he have us a few options. Will keep you updated on the progress as it comes.

clebo1

THIS IS TRULY OF CHEVY-GM MAJOR MISTAKES FROM 2005-THRU THE 2011.ANY PERSON WHO INQUIRES ABOUT MINE I STEER THEM AWAY TO FORD ESCAPE,A MUCH BETTER SUV THEN THE JUNK-ONOX.I PERSONALLY AS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVER 30 PEOPLE NOT BUYING THIS VEHICLE AFTER THEY REVIEWED ALL REPAIR ORDER AND THE PROBLEMS I HAD WITH MY LEMON CHEVY EQUINOX. CURRERNTLY I AM WORKING AITH ANOTHER PERSON DEE TURNER WHO WAS SUPPOSE TO FIX MY PROBLEM.THEY OFFERED ME A $2000 REBATE ON ANOTHER CHEVY IN THE FUTURE,WHEN THE LOCAL DEALER WAS GIVING A $3500 REBATE WHICH IS A KIA-CHEVY DEALER.I TRUST THE KIA MORE THAN THE CHEVY..

ragtop262

I just wanted to give my $.02 on my 2010 Equinox (very early production unit, built in mid-2009). It now has over 50,000 miles on it.

There were a few early production problems including some cosmetic defects and a leaking seal in the transmission/torque converter due to improper assembly. I had to bring it in for a couple recalls, and had the ECM reprogrammed due to pinging. I also had a problem finding replacement wiper blades early on. I still occasionally have a minor "sticky" feeling in the steering, but that has never caused any problem with controlling the vehicle.

This car has never burned a drop of oil, but I do have to say it doesn't come close to its EPA mileage ratings.

Overall, I've been very satisfied with this this vehicle. I know some people get very upset if they have to bring a car in once or twice for some warantee repairs. I usually don't get too worked up unless I get stranded somewhere, and fortunately I didn't have any problems like that.

Now its time to buy another new car, and after looking at everything out there, I decided to go back to the same dealer and special order a 2012 Equinox. I love the upgrades for 2012, especially the touch screen radio. And the trade-in value of my 2010 Equinox was way higher than I thought it would be. If this one is as good as my 2010, I'll continue to be a happy Chevy owner.

roykulp

DITTO...ITS GREAT to hear some positive feedback from another early 2009 Nox owner...I also have a early 2009 Nox 4 Cyl and have had some of the same issues like the sticky occasional steering matter, programing for transmission shifting matter, heater / A/C control issues, lower than expected 24-26 MPG which have all been some-what resolved at no cost to me by dealer. I was also thinking of trading up for the 2012 Nox and up-grading to the 6 Cyl NOX, trade in value is impressive....I probably owned 10 new cars in my time and they all had thier issues that needed tweeking.....One of the other forum Nox owners / critics put it very well a few months ago...The lifts in all the dealer service areas; are not only used for oil changes!?@#$ Hello..

carguy05

Glad to hear it. I also have a 2010 4cyl Nox with 35,000 miles purchased in Nov 09 and overall very satisfied after similar updates and dealer warranty adjustments. My only complaint would be the wide pillars in front windshield that hinders my view and the noisy engine at idle. Would probaby consider the 6cyl next time.

roykulp

I would suggest bumping the car into neutral while sitting in traffic or at stop lights; it saves fuel, less stress on drive line and engine runs at a smoother lower idle....I have been doing this for years with my automatic transmissions and have never had 1 transmission or engine issue in my 40 + years of car ownership!

A Popular Mechanics suggestion I have followed for last 30 + years.

dmathews3

And I have never put mine in neutral at a light and never had tranny problems in 50 years of driving. :shades:

rocketent

I always put my 2010 Nox in drive at red lights, because the revs are lower.

kwnoxca

Hi all, my 2010 nox just runs above 12000 Km. Yesterday, I incidentally noticed its exhaust pipe was very black compared to my 2003 malibu. I put my finger on the inside, and it turned out jet black soot in there...did the same to malibu, it was clean. Is this normal? :confuse: Should I bring it to dealer's attention? Thanks, BTW: my nox never run close to GM "claimed mileage".

stephcp

Better get that oil level checked! Mine was like that to. We didn't know it at the time, found out it was burning oil at an alarming rate. After the fact we noticed that the exhaust pipe was just as you described.

dmathews3

Doing a google search claims that you just don't save much gas or any and that the sudden shifting back into drive causes more wear on the drivetrain do tothe sudden strain than leaving it in drive.

chevy48

Just wanted to let everyone know that I had to put my new equinox, 3-weeks old with 400 mile in the shop. I went to go to work and started it up and on came a light for the engine malfunction. I needed to get to work and decided I would drive it anyway. I backed out of my garage and put the car in drive and notice some hesitation and continued down the road and just felt that it was not responding well when I stepped on the gas pedal. I decided to turn around, when I slowed to turn the vehicle around it stalled. I restared and it was very sluggish but managed to get it back inot my drive way. My husband came out and he went to me it back into the garage and it stalled, he restarted and stepped on the gas pedal firmly to keep it from stalling. So as of right now, I do not know what it wrong with it and will keep everyone up to date when I find out from the dealership service dept.

jonox

Is your 2012 a 2.4L or 3.0L Nox?

al1985

Hello everyone,
I am the happy owner of a 2010 Equinox which now has 43,000 miles. I noticed that the car has been shaking a little while idling at red lights... did not think anything of it until yesterday. While sitting at a red light, I tried to move the car and nothing !! Pressed on the gas, checked I was not on neutral and nothing... Got stuck a few minutes, shut down the car which then moved as nothing happened.... Has anyone encountered this problem before??? Thanks in advance,
al1985 ( Albany, NY ).

cameeva

So I’ve got a 2010 Chevy equinox that was purchased new in the summer of 2009. In July 2011 the car stalled in the driveway, no engine light or warning light of any kind went on. It started right back up but has since stalled when coming to s stop or slowing to under 5 mph 6 times since July. It’s been at the dealer twice and they can’t find anything that registers on their diagnostics tests and are at a loss on how to rectify the issue. It’s getting pretty frustrating to drive a car that is no longer safe to drive. Before I drive it back to the dealer to leave it there and throw the keys through the window and walk away, anyone have similar issues?