general problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox - part 2

40 problems related to other fuel system have been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2012 Equinox.

36 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2013

We buy this car from Chevrolet company on November 14,2011. Since that time the car was not in often use. Up to one year it is was in the storage when we began to use it regular we note that the engine has some factory defect, the engine oil is often did non receive to even 5000 miles, at the 2500 miles estimetely, we were force to always change oil, the oil color of the engine was always very black as dirty, we always were wondering, why the color of the engine oil is turns very black, like we did not changed it for long time.

37 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2013

Vehicle lights for service stabilitrac, engine and alternator will be lit on dash. Car hesitates upon acceleration. Car was checked by dealer but they unable to correct the problem.

38 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2012

When the car is excelling from a stopped position, around the time the car is reaching 10 mph, braking for a complete stop than having to accelerate before coming to a complete stop; such as when a stopping for a red light and the light turns green, or slowing down from exiting the interstate the vehicle will shift hard, making a 'clunk' type sound. Also, while driving under normal conditions the steering wheel will make sudden small jerking motion. Both problems have occurred multiple times, in various driving conditions. The cruise has been on and off when the steering issue has occurred; the traction control has been on and off when the steering issue has occurred. I drive in 'eco' mode regularly. And I am not including sudden stops in this complaint.

39 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2012

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact was driving 40 mph when road debris struck the fuel lines, cutting the lines into two. The contact stated that the fuel lines were exposed and could be compromised easily. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised the contact that the fuel lines needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 5,579.

40 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2012

I purchased the car in April of 2012 and started experiencing issues with the vehicle within the first 10,000 miles. The car would stall and shut off while in motion either after a short idle while at a stop sign or red light, or even while parking both in drive and reverse. The car will shake aggressively while in motion and lurch forward both while stationary and in motion. The tire pressure could never stay balanced and would constantly inform me of leaking even after replacing the tire multiple times. The windshield wipers randomly shut off while in motion during storms leaving me completely blind. The dealer informed me that there was a recall for the 2013 Equinox windshield wipers but would not extend the recall to my 2012 Equinox with the same issue. The car consumes oil at a faster than normal rate and has required frequent oil changes and filter and has never displayed an engine or oil light to inform me of the issues. The car shuts off while in motion and stationary quite frequently. The car struggled to start one day and after my third attempt finally turned over but only at half power and while attempting to drive back home, the engine collapsed and quit on me. I had the car towed and upon inspection by a Chevrolet dealer and was informed that the engine had completely failed and there was metal pieces in the oil. The car is not working currently as it hasn't been for most of it's life as I continue to make payments on an overpriced piece of metal that can't safely transport my family.


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