general problems of the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox

While driving my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, the vehicle repeatedly displays diagnostic trouble code p2138 (throttle/pedal position sensor voltage correlation). The vehicle suddenly enters “reduced engine power” mode without warning and loses acceleration while driving. This occurs daily and multiple times per day, both on highways and local roads. When the issue happens, the vehicle will not properly accelerate and loses power unexpectedly. This creates a serious safety hazard, especially in highway traffic, as I am unable to maintain speed or accelerate to avoid other vehicles. I have had to maneuver carefully or move toward the shoulder to avoid potential collisions. The throttle body has already been replaced; however, the problem continues to occur. The defect has not been corrected and remains ongoing and reproducible. I am currently [xxx] pregnant and drive this vehicle daily for work and to transport my [xxx] child to school. The unexpected loss of power places both myself and my child at risk while operating the vehicle in active traffic. This defect presents a significant safety concern due to repeated and sudden loss of engine power while driving. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I was driving at 330am had cruise control to 70 the speed limit and when I hit my breaks the cruise control didn't disengage instead it speed faster making me lose control of me vehicle took out a sign and went over the hill. My vehicle was totaled.

While the vehicle is being driven a message will appear service tire monitor system and all gauges on the dash do not work, the radio, heating a/c also stops. The message quickly changes to service airbag. (photos of both messages attached) issue started Nov of 2020 vehicle has been seen by gordon Chevrolet mi 4 times for service and they are unable to find the issue. We did inform them that if we moved the driver seat just a bit that seem to reset it. Doesn't seem to be as responsive to that now. At one point the bcm was mentioned but still as of today not resolved or fixed. My concern is when the vehicle says service airbag and you are driving it down the road I don't know that this airbag will work if something were to happen. The dealership is well aware of the ongoing unresolved issue and I have another appointment for November 1,2021 so they can look at it again.

While driving on the expressway my car suddenly started slowing down and on the display it said that engine power reduced, the check engine light came on, and the traction stability light came on. I was going 55mph and it went down to 35mph. I made it home safely which was good that no one hit me on the expressway. I took my car in the next morning and the dealer service department told me that I needed a new accelerator pedal which will cost $720 to replace cause it just went out of warranty by 300 miles. I researched online and found that this is an ongoing problem with 2017 chevy Equinox's but there's been no bulletin or recalls. It's like they don't care about their customers safety.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle unintentionally accelerated while attempting to reverse with the brake pedal depressed. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a parked, unoccupied vehicle. The contact's vehicle came to a stop on its own. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer for diagnostic testing, but a failure code could not be located. The manufacturer was not notified. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 10,000.