Electrical System Related Problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

Table 1 shows twelve common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (three problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

The Electrical System problem

Rear tailgate. Borrowed vehicle from a friend for a trip. When opening the tailgate with the external switch it opens all the way and immediately comes back down about 12 inches or so then it immediately goes back up and immediately comes all the way down.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

This vehicle frequently loses charge on battery battery and alternator are new. Vehicle has less than 70k miles also throws up computer codes radio turns on and off when it wants to. I purchased it used with 40k miles and has been a problem since.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

In garage and driveway, nothing when turning ignition switch. After waiting a minute, car started. Nothing else seems to be out of order or not in correct position, shift lever, brakes or steering wheel. I don't want this to happen in traffic. Purchased car used in December 2019. Thanks   Read details...


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