general problems of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox - part 2

Windshield wipers - front, completely stopped working. Dealership said and replaced wiper module, 84241847:sl-n (10150-CT). This was in a recall for the Equinox. Dealership said our car was not recalled. Also, car was produced in their canadian plant where they were having issues with same. Found it ironic and extremely dangerous and expressed that to gm when customer service called & offered $100.

My car is stalling while I'm driving at low speeds on the city streets and when I'm idling at stop lights. It's idling very rough to where my car is shaking.

During a down pour, my windshield wipers failed. They just stopped working while I was driving on a 2 lane highway next to a 18-where truck! I immediately lost all visibility and was unable to see. The wipers never started back up and I had to take my car to the shop. The dealership informed me that gm has a recall on 2013 model (wipers/motor) but no others. This is despite the fact that they use the same part (motors) for the wipers in other model.

I just purchased a used 2015 Chevrolet Equinox from rick hendricks chevy duluth. Since I have purchased this vehicle, I noticed loud noises coming from the brakes when applying pressure to stop the vehicle. Not only that, but while driving it makes a knocking sound. I was told by one of there mechanics in the service department that it was ok! the Equinox is known to make a little noise while driving. It has been to there shop over 3 times for several days at a time in less than a month and still the problem continues. They explained everything they fixed to make sure that the noise was gone and the brakes were in good working condition. When I asked for proof they were unable to provide it. I am not a mechanic but I do not believe for one minute this vehicle should be making any noise at all let alone noises when you apply pressure to the brakes. I have reiterated over and over again to rick hendricks chevy duluth that there is a brake issue going on with the vehicle that could possibly be deadly and I was told there is nothing they can do. I try to limit the amount of driving I do to important places only seeing as the noise is still there.

Design flaw between the pedals and the seat have caused me to have sciatic pain. I had the car just short of 2 years because I couldn't take the pain anymore. The distance between the pedals both vertically and horizontally are a problem. I only related the problem to the car when I was not driving the car for a three week period, my pain was gone. I started driving the car again and the pain returned. I tested it again, by renting a different vehicle for a 5 day period and the pain went away again and a day after resuming driving my Equinox the pain returned. I traded the car in this past weekend (20170225) so I could live my life pain free.

Extreme design flaws. Rear-side/corner view windows are too small & location is of no help visually. Back seat head rests are non-removable & block view of merging traffic. We must fold down back seats for safety. Rarely do we carry back seat passengers; back seat head rests should be removable.

A/c vents have been spewing shiny white flakes throughout the vehicle for about 2 1/2 years which the dealer did not investigate to find the their source nor did they repair the vehicle while it was under warranty saying the flakes were dust or pollen. I had samples of the flakes analyzed by analytics corp. Of ashland, va and the tests showed a plethora of elements to include ones that are considered toxic. I put a claim in with general motors and they said they would have the dealer replace the evaporator core id I sign a release/non disclosure agreement giving up all future rights and claims. However, I don't if the evaporator core is the source of these toxic metals.

Traveling with cruise control set to 40 mph on a 2 lane road the collision alert went off, beeping and the brakes were applied hard enough to feel the stutter of the anti lock system. This was the second time, the first time no cruise was being used. I had to apply the brake pedal to gain control again. Car is currently at chevy dealer being checked. There was no threat or cars in front of me. I am now scared to drive with the safety features turned on.

After driving vehicle for approximately 10 - 30 minutes or more the vehicle emits a toxic type of odor/vapor that polluting inside of the cabin. The air quality in the vehicle needs to be checked while driving. If the weather is cold, there is a delay. It is unclear if there is a specific engine component that is creating the sickening vapor or if the toxicity is from the chemicals used to prevent corrosion/mold on the engine, inside the evaporator case, evaporator, heater core, blowers, & the air duct system. Or the chemicals used to treat the interior upholstery. None the less, the combination of the chemicals is sickening while traveling inside the vehicle with or without the ac or heat on. Initially it was believed this was an isolated situation. In the process of attempted diagnosis; several Chevrolet vehicles have been rented and the exact same problem exist.

On 11/28/2014 I was driving south on I-49 to shreveport, la during a light rain. Driving our 2015 Equinox lt at 65 mph in cruise control and eco drive with about 6,000 miles on the vehicle. On level ground with no vehicles in front for miles our fontal crash alert system came on with the warning noise and a strong application of the braking system. It felt as the engine quit and we coasted a short distance to the side of the roadway. I thought we were stranded but upon application of the throttle the engine responded. The speed limit if 70 mph and usually carries many 18 wheelers. Had there been one behind us a serious collision may have occurred. On December 8 2014 we took the vehicle to our local dealer for inspection. They provided another car and inspected ours for a day and a half finding no problems. The reported even a mechanic taking the car to his home that night with no problems. He lives some distance from the dealer. As we picked up our car the service manager was running some records into their computer concerning their inspection. We asked for copies and was advised by the manager they would be sent to us in the mail. As of March 24, 2016 we have not received any response from the dealer or that manager. Upon checking the government files I now find other cases of this situation with the fca.

Vehicle stalled out at a stoplight, no warning lights or errors. Brought to dealership for service, where they found the cam shaft actuator solenoid control valve wasn’t working, and had to be replaced. Looking online, saw others having the same issue with this particular car (and a history of recall for the same issue on an older model) and so decided to submit a report. Obviously having a car stall in the middle of traffic is a safety risk. I am a relatively new driver, and fortunately had a friend in the car, otherwise I probably wouldn’t have known what to do, and my stalling might have presented a real hazard to others on the road.