Eight problems related to timing tensioner have been reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2010 Equinox.
The vehicle was in motion, accelerating on a freeway entrance ramp. As I was merging, the engine lost power and started a loud knocking noise. I could not accelerate, started slowing, but was able to get to the shoulder. I had the vehicle towed to the nearest chevy dealer, where a quick diagnosis was that the engine had failed, and would have to be replaced. This engine has had 2 warranty repairs related to oil issues (8/2011 and 8/2014). In both cases the timing chains, tensioner, gaskets and seals, etc. Were replaced. Also, in 2014 there was a recall to reprogram the oil life monitor. There was a recall letter in September, 2014 regarding excessive engine oil use due to piston ring wear caused by the previous issues. This condition was to have an extended warranty of 10 years or 120,000 miles. I blame the engine failure as an extension of these oil related issues, while chevy says 'no".
Purchased car from Toyota of rockwall in Jan 2015. In July 2015 started having issues with shift not coming out of park, sometimes the problem would not duplicate, so I had to take it back to the shop multiple times. Initially took car to stonebriar chevy (frisco, TX), who replaced the battery. The issue occurred again - I took it to ntb (rockwall, TX) & had various parts related to shifter assembly replaced. I had it there a few times with the same issue. I then took it to britain chevy (greenville, TX) 3 times between Nov & Dec 2015 - the car showed error codes p0326, p0324 & p0014. The following repairs were made, some covered under special coverage warranties: replaced transmission shifter assembly, engine balance chain, tensioner, gasket, pump, pipe, seal gasket kit, 3 bolts (various part #s), filter, gm dexosi 5w30, timing chain kit, camshaft actuator & loose connection at ecm. Again in may 2016 had issues. Took car to lakeside chevy (rockwall, TX) & received the following error codes: p0324, p0016 & p0017. It was determined that there were oil consumption issues (covered under spec cvg warranty), but that a bolt unaffiliated with a spec cvg warranty or any bolts replaced in the past had come lose, causing timing chain to hit engine over and over, resulting in engine being ruined and needing full replacement (quoted $6k for this). I have been arguing that this should be covered under spec cvg warranty #14159 or 12313 since it is related to timing chain, etc. , but was told the bolt that came lose is not one that is listed under any spec cvg warranties. I believe this is most definitely a safety issue. The check engine light did not come on until the week I took it back in the shop in may, yet the mechanics have told me the bolt has been loose and chain hitting my engine for quite a bit longer than that.
Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing belt tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. In addition, the contact mentioned that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000. Ss.
I had been having oil consumption problems, like many other owners of 2010 Equinoxes and was undergoing an oil consumption test. Was driving on I-81s on a 500 mile trip. When I started the car after stopping for gas, it idled very roughly. Foolishly, I got back on the interstate, thinking that maybe a higher speed would help. The car would not get up to a safe speed and completely stalled out about a quarter mile from the exit, leaving me stranded (by myself) 150 miles from my destination. Was towed 70 miles to a dealership who replaced the timing chain, tensioner and fuel pump. This dealer stated the problem was due to low oil level as well as dirty oil. I incurred an unexpected $1200 bill and was without my car for a week. My home dealership replaced my engine 2 weeks ago and I received reimbursement for the repair bill. I am pleased, presently, with the response from gm, but it required persistence. Although I have had my present problem rectified, I'm reporting this problem as many, many others have been experiencing this same problem with varying responses from gm. I've also experienced some shifting problems as well, but the engine problem took precedence, so I'm waiting to see if the transmission problem continues!.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that fuel was leaking into the oil pan. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the fuel pump and timing chain tensioner needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000. The current mileage was 89,000.
2010 chevy Equinox keeps knocking, dealer replaced timing chain twice and the timing chain tensioner twice and still has the problem. It now shuts off while driving and shakes and mis-fires when cold in the morning. Dealer cant seem to find anything wrong they said the 4-cyl engines are problematic and nothing can be done. I have called gm and they haven't offered me anything. I have videos of the car having problems, they said that's not good enough.
Brought vehicle into first dealer for loud engine noise at low speed (1 to 10 mph)06/17/2011. Dealer said it was the fuel injectors and said they will install an insulator to quiet the noise. Installed insulator problem not resolved 7/1/2011. Brought it to another dealer for the same noise. Dealer found noise from timing chain7/26/2012. They replaced timing chain and tensioner8/31/2011. Problem seemed to be resolved. 8 months later the noise is back. Gas mileage and power has decreased. Dealer suggested running a solution through the engine to clear out carbon from low octane gas. Dealer applied solution and told me to run two tanks of super unleded to resolve the problem 4/6/2012. Noise is still there after 2 tanks of super unleaded 4/13/2012. Going back to the dealer in a week 4/20/2012. Contacted gm in detroit to express my anger. 4/13/2012. .
I started hearing a knocking noise at 28000 miles. Had serviced but after several miles noise started again. Noise continues so service is needed(10-2-13). I had several gaskets, seal, bolts,fuel pump(which was leaking raw fuel into inside of engine), balance chain, timing chain, guide for timing chain(which guide and debris fell in oil pan), and two tensioner replaced as well as oil life monitor recall update. Here I am nearly 3 months later and my 2010 Equinox is in shop(12-31-13) and can't be driven do to loud noises, lose of power fuel and oil, as well as stalling and check engine light being on continually. I did extensive research and found thousands of people with same year and model Equinox as mine to be having same problems as mine at same mileage. I found that the engine needs to be replaced because of damage done by leaking fuel pump. So no matter what work is done or what is replaced problems still keep happening because damage is all ready done to inside of engine and the entire engine should be replaced. Please help, this is a major problem that effects thousands and nothing is being done for us owners. Those who are lucky to get their engine replaced don't get an accurate warranty and after several miles the new engine starts having the same issues. Please help!!.