Three problems related to water pump 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.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. Additionally, the engine was overheating. The contact stated that the vehicle would vibrate abnormally while coming to a stop. The contact noticed that the engine would run for an extended period after the ignition had been turned off. The vehicle also stalled suddenly while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that initially the vehicle would restart right away however, after the last failure, several attempts were needed for the vehicle to restart. The contact took the vehicle to diamond auto sales (255 easton rd, glenside, PA 19038, (215)887-2345) who replaced the mass air flow sensor and the cam shaft solenoid adjuster however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle to bryner Chevrolet, inc. (1750 the fairway, jenkintown, PA 19046, (215)402-7267) who replaced the water pump however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty would not cover the repair. The contact was then referred to NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
I purchased a 2012 Equinox on 6/22/2019. After several months I noticed my oil consumption was a possible issue. After having it diagnosed at our gm dealer I need to have the oil issue repaired. I replaced pistons,rings,timing chain,water pump, and spent $3532. 13. I missed a recall by just a few weeks. This is very disappointing as this is now my 3rd but possibly my last Equinox. I want gm to honor this . Ii purchased this SUV on 6/22/2019.
Purchased vehicle used with 64000 miles Aug 24th, 2015. After about 2 weeks the car stalled while backing out of a parking spot. Re-started it and it stalled again. Happened again in late sept, once in oct and again in Nov. Dealer replaced faulty intake solenoid 11-13-15. Leaving for work on Jan 19th and noticed oil leak (no low oil light). Drove straight to dealership. 1/4 mile out my engine light comes on saying reduced engine power, drops me to 30 mph. Get to dealership and it's a blown rear seal. Replaced loose timing and balance shaft chain, water pump, coolant flush ( I paid for) abs light came on, so sensor was found to be "open" also found chunk of magnet missing from wheel bearing. Car in shop for 9 days. Picked up on 1-28-16. Stalled again 4 x on 2-4-16. Returned to dealership to have camshaft actuator replaced. Stalled again 2-7-16 and 2-8-16. Returned to dealership on 2-8-16. No word from them yet. The car has left me in the middle of an intersection turning left twice!! I could be killed by driving this vehicle. I have researched online and have found 1000's of people dealing with this same issue. Several have had the vehicle stall while traveling 70 mph on the freeway!! the issues exists on 2010, 2011 and 2012 models. Gm needs to take responsibility for the issue that no one seems to know how to fix. Does someone have to die before gm will deal with this issue?? these vehicles are also known for burning excessive amounts of oil. When I took it in for an oil change, they noted it was a quart low. Still no low oil light ever came on. One article I read said the issue is caused by a coating that was sprayed inside the camshaft during production is now leaking into the fuel/oil causing metal fragments and dirt to be in the oil.