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Another concern - when I'm doing about 50 - 60 miles per hour and I hit the breaks, the steering wheel shakes occasionally. The dealer said it's operating within reasonable limits - I find it to be an annoyance. It's been doing this way before the engine had its share of problems. Has anyone else experienced these problems?
Other than that, I like the Equinox a lot.
I think you meant to say 6 miles per gallon lower. (Sorry - some of us are sensitive about units! )
tidester, host
I went online and saw all of the comments about smell and about cried. I took it yesterday to the dealership and they said they have had no complaints.. so today they called to pick it up and said they didn't smell anything and it doesn't test on the computer w/ anything.. they also said that the coolant was good (asked them to check that based on what I read). They want me to drive it some more, but I drove it home (maybe 3 miles) and started it up and I smell it again.. Any suggestions.. They called GM and GM told them maybe I'm over filling the gas tank.. NO I'M NOT..
I am self-employed so I NEED my car and they know it.. I think they are planning on not giving me something to drive thinking I'll quit complaining.. Any help is so appreciated... Angie
First, I always fill my gas tank to the rim because I'm checking my mpg every fill-up. I even shake the Nox to but even more in. The cap will even touch the gas when I turn it. So it's not because of overflowing.
My Nox had a very bad smell to, but I think it was normal because after about 300 miles that smell was gone and never came back. I guess the new materials warming up under the car (metal components) gave that weird smell. They had to burn the surface a bit. It's like lighting up a new B.B.Q.
matt
huntington beach
CHEVY EQUINOX = JUNK
I have a 2005 LT FWD Equinox, built Apr05. While the highway mileage could be better (get no more than 20mpg highway and avg overall mpg to date is 19mpg), I have not had any problems with the vehicle.
My major complaint is the headrests on the 2005. I have a bad back and would like to adjust the seat back to most upright position so my entire back is in contact with the seat. When I do this, the headrest pushes my head forward and I can't drive like that. I have to recline the seat, but then my upper back does not contact the seat. I cannot drive long distances because of this. The back headrests are also too big and block the view to the rear.
I noticed that the headrests on the 2006 models are totally different. The front ones are smaller and do not tilt forward and the back ones are significantly smaller.
My question is can I purchase headrests for 2006 model and install them on my 2005. I asked the guy at the parts counter at my dealer and he said he was not sure. He said it looked like the 2006 seats are different from 2005 and the 2006 headrests would not fit on 2005, but I think he is wrong. He said if I ordered them and they did not fit, I could not return them.
Could you please clear this up. If 2006 headrests would fit 2005, could you provide part numbers. I have cloth gray seats. Thanks much.
Let me tell you 2 little stories to prove your point of vue.
1) I was going to Florida last summer with my Nox 05 Fwd (round trip 2800 milles). I talked to someone in a restaurant that had a Nox exactly like mine, he told me that he was doing only 11 mpg on highway driving and he was mad. I told him "That's strange I average 24.5 mpg on highway driving with the cruise set at 70 mph". At my surprise, 30 min. later the same guy was coming down the highway driving like crazy, he was doing at least 100 mph or more passing everything in sight. How can you get a good mpg driving like that?
2) One of my friends has a Nox and tells me he has struts and suspension problems and he has rattling sounds from underneath. Sure, why not he drives it like a tank and goes off road every weekend. The Nox is NOT built for off road driving.
Be nice to your Nox cause it's a great machine. Before I purchased mine, I saw all the complaints on the forums and it did not change my mind. Lots of people are ruff on there vehicule. So who's to blame? The vehicule or the driver?
p.s. I am also hearing noises that should be not heard in a brand new car such as the thumping in the gas tank. I guess when I am driving down the freeway and I blow up you guys can stick to GM
When you said your car won't start...you mean it NEVER started or has a 3-5 second cranking time? I don't know if you've read your Owners Manual..if not go to page 2-17..it'll tell you what to do if your engine doesn't start. If it never starts at all then you have a blown fuse. If it delays a lot then sometimes it can be the gas you use or the temp of the engine. Are you sure the noise is from the gas tank or the back end? If it is the back end does it happen shortly after a cold start or has been running a little? Then it may be your exhaust solenoids doing the OBDII emmissions diagnostic...have your dealer look at this info
Normal EVAP Vent Solenoid Operation #04-06-05-009B -
(May 26, 2005)
Some people just carry over their driving habits from the previous vehicle they've owned. Some people see the Nox as a SUV..it is NOT it is a CUV..it LOOKS like a SUV but has the handling features of a CAR. That is what's happening in the auto sector..more CUV's coming out.
If people want some speed and be able to pound the heck out of the Equinox then wait for the SS model...bigger engine, more horsepower, stiffer suspension and ZIP.
It does the thump thump thump noise, the dash rattles a bit over bumps, and the gas mileage is about 18mpg combined. Mine was the first model year for the equinox so I understand they are still working out the bugs. I plan on getting another new one when my smartbuy is up. I think it is a good vehicle.
I guess I am one of the very few people that jst have had no probl;ems at all with my NOX. There is one thing that I must say is a problem for me and that is when it is time for me to either raise the seat or to turn on the heated seats you have to kinda jam your hand between the door and the seat to turn these things on.
i have had none of the problems that these people have had so I guess i should conside myself a luck girl. I have had my car since May 2004 and it is an AWD 2005 model.
Good luck to you all that have one.
I totally agree with you so you must be a lucky owner too. I purchased mine when they first came out and I hardly saw them on the road. The salesmen said they were having trouble meeting the demands. Now I see them everywhere. What color did you get?????? Mine is Lazerblue. I love my little bug.
For me, my 05 Equinox is treating me good.
Here are my mileage results:
City; 17mpg
Mixed local and highway; 20mpg.
Some local and more highway; 22mpg
Little local and mostly highway with cruise set to 65mph; 25mpg
All highway cruise set to 70mph; 26mpg
I had a 30mhr tail wind, highway cruise set to 70; 30mpg
Yes, 30 mpg.
Nox On! :shades:
My wife is hard on brakes. And, I doubt my rotors are different than other Nox rotors.
My Nox stops smooth as the day we bought it.
When brakes get overheated, rotors can warp.
When rotors warp, any vehicle will vibrate.(Auto 101)
Also, Hard Stop&Go = Bad mpg. (fuel economy 101)
If lug nuts are not torqued properly, rotors will warp again over time. (mechanics 101)
This is not a warranty item since every persons diving habits are different. (SOL 101)
Class over.
Currently get 22 MPG mixed freeway/ city driving (60/40). On the open road a solid 25 as promised. Only drawback is the tank capacity is too small I believe.
Perhaps operator error may be to blame for some of the complaints posted here? After all the Equinox is not meant to be an offroad gully jumping 4x4 right? ">
He also told me that if your wife is hard on the brakes it is actually a good thing for your Nox's rotors, (not the brakes) because rust don't accumulate on them that's one of the reasons that causes vibrations. Tell her not to change her driving habits, your rotors will last longer but not the brake pads.
My experience is that most rotor warpage comes from improper lug nut tightening when changing wheels (such as during tire rotation). I always have them manually torque the lug nuts (I personally ask for that) and on aluminum wheels I have them re-torqued after 25 miles or so.
If a person drives very aggressively and overheats their rotors, there will probably be warpage.
Probably should be a new thread, but being new here, one would think all Noxs are falling apart. I think that like most forums that I visit regarding commercial products, more complaints are posted, because people are searching for solutions (whether self-inflicted or not), whereas satisfied owners just continue on their way.
Last year I suffered with my second leak in the rear passenger side. They pumped out 12 gallons of water from the spare tire area, and no thats not a type "O" 12 Gallons. This work was under warranty. 2 months ago the tail lights in the same rear corner stopped working. After the dealer checked it out, all the wiring was corroded and had broke off. It was fixed for a small charge. While now we get to the fun part!!! 2 weeks ago while driving to work the turn signals on the passenger side came on and stayed solid, all on their own.
Just as I pulled into the parking lot BOOM!!!!!
the Nox went dead, caught on fire and smoked up a storm. After having it towed back to the dealer, I was told that it was a loose corroded wire in the fuse box that arched and cause the small fire. Take a guest as to which wire that was. Yes the same circuit that was all corroded at the back end. But they claim it is not related. I am no electrical expert, but doesn't that seem a bit strange to you.
And now because I am over warranty, SORRY SIR IT YOUR PROBLEM!!!. OH I forgot, there is now another water leak in the rear driver side. My personal opion is that this latest issue with the electrical is a direct result of last years water leak ( or should I say the flood) and should be covered and fixed under warranty.
I know I should say it but I am regretting acting so fast in putting out the fire, nest time I might just race for the marshmallows instead of an extinguisher.
I've also worked on GM brakes for over 20 years.
And YES, I've had proper training in "brakes and suspension".
Rust normally accumulates on rotors, more on some than others.
Rust is only a part answer to the whole problem.
I rotated my tires and looked at my Nox rotors and didn't see
anything abnormal with rust after over 1 year. (I live in the North Salt Belt.)
Rotor surface was clean and true.
There are 4 main reasons for "Rotor warp".
1)Rust & Dirt not cleaned off of wheel hubs and rim plate before tire
rotation.(Most common)
2)Lug nuts not tightened in proper sequence at GM Nox Spec. of 92ft/lb of torque
on each lug nut.(Very common)
3)Rotors have been cut too many times or not properly.
4) "Over Heating" of brakes, which may be due constant hard braking or rear brakes not working properly.
There is only 1 rotor complaint filed with NHTSA.
CR's consumer survey shows Best for no brake problems on the Equinox.
NoxRox
I will post again when I get further information.