Torque and power distribution on the 2010 AWD Equinox

mcpoteet

Does the AWD 2010 Equinox transmission transfer sufficient torque/power to the rear wheels to move the vehicle forward if both front wheels have no traction? Specifically this is with the vehicle climbing a grade (less than 10 degrees).

rvoth

Ask your GM tech/mechanic they should know.

My 08 AWD moves power to the rear wheels when the front looses traction, just like on ice or snow. I believe the power is distributed 90-85% front,10-15% rear under normal operation . Works very well on ice and snow, love it.

mcpoteet

Thanks for the response. The Chevy dealer got back to me and said that he was told that the front:rear power ratio was 60:40. I assume this is the max distribution. As you say I expect that in normal operation the car is essentially FWD only.