Table 1 shows one common exterior lighting related problems of the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems |
Between xxx, a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox rs experienced repeated sudden loss of engine power, throttle control, and steering control at highway speeds. Fuel management system, turbocharger, and catalytic converter failed repeatedly. Gm-authorized dealer confirmed defects on multiple warranty repair orders. Breakdown 1: Nov 2024, interstate, rain, nighttime. Vehicle lost power and steering surrounded by semi-trucks on three sides with a ditch on the right. Towed to gm dealer. Breakdown 2: Dec 2024, [xxx], 2 miles from home. Same failure. Semi on driver side, vehicles fast approaching from rear, ditch on right. Crawled under 35 mph for 5 miles to next exit. Gm onstar app confirmed engine/transmission and emissions system warnings. Independent scan confirmed p0299, p0171, p00c6. Check engine fail, emission ready no. Breakdown 3: xxx, [xxx] , 1 am, winter storm. Same failure. Driver stranded. Sustained burns from superheated hood mechanism and fall injuries on wet pavement. Dealer confirmed turbocharger damage, blocked catalytic converter, and fuel rail pressure failures across multiple visits. On fourth repair attempt, dealer technician documented a component from a prior repair had fallen out and was not caught, directly causing the next breakdown. Gm technical assistance center was engaged. Same fault codes recurred across all four repair attempts. Mychevrolet app diagnostics, independent autozone scans, and dealer warranty repair orders confirm the recurring defect pattern. Vehicle was repossessed by lender in June 2025 following loan delinquency caused directly by extended repair periods and income loss from recurring defects. Vehicle no longer in owner's possession. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Intella beam system turns off while driving. Radio and lights won't shut off when car is turned off. Crash detection comes on when nothing is in front of you. Dash is blank when starting the vehicle. On star not connecting and then won't turn off.
The dashboard glare is very noticeable and makes it difficult to see out of. After the right turn signal disengages it will sometimes initiate the left turn signal for 3 clicks. Both are saftey flaws.