Four problems related to visibility 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 contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the defroster on his vehicle became inoperable with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle became very difficult to drive due to the failure of the inoperable defroster. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer module in the center instrument panel failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle failure is associated with TSB: 09298c (heating and windshield defrost inoperative. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle is not associated with TSB: 09298c. The approximate failure mileage was 235,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the instrument panel, defroster and heat malfunctioned intermittently on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who checked the fuse and diagnosed that the radio needed to be replaced. The technician was unable to determine if there was any potential electrical issues within the vehicle. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 09v489000 (visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated when the sun was shining on the chrome latch of the storage compartment over the dashboard, the glare from the sun would obstruct the contact's view of the roadway. The dealer advised the vehicle was designed in that manner and there was no repair available for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 2,472. Updated 09/09/10. Updated 09/10/10.
The contact own a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the chrome on the dashboard impaired his vision due to glare on the chrome knob which could potentially cause a crash. The dealer stated their was no alternative part to replace the knob; therefore, there was nothing they could do. The contact stated that the manufacturer should recall the design of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 18,338.