Power Train Related Problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transfer case (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet Equinox


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox

The Power Train problem

Coming home from a trip without any warning our 2016 Equinox scared me when it made a terrible sound lost power and stopped working. We’re 100’s miles away from home on the side of a road in the dark.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

The transfer case failed while the SUV was in motion on a city street within a week after an oil change / transmission fluid flush & fill service at the dealership. I called the dealership to ask about the part and it is on back order so, this seems to be a common issue with this vehicle.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 45 mph, the vehicle started making abnormal sounds and then stalled. The warning message “low engine pressure” was displayed.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Chevrolet Equinox model year vehicles:



Equinox Service Bulletins
Equinox Safety Recalls
Equinox Defect Investigations