Body Bumpers Active Shutters/grill Problems of Chevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet Equinox owners have reported 2 problems related to body bumpers active shutters/grill (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the Equinox.

1 Body Bumpers Active Shutters/grill problem of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 01/20/2026

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated with the message “reduce engine power – drive with care” displayed, and the vehicle was unable to accelerate as needed. The vehicle was driven to a local dealer, where the failure was diagnosed as an active shutter system failure, not allowing air into the turbocharger. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,736.

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2 Body Bumpers Active Shutters/grill problem of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 01/15/2024

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds in cold weather, the message "caution. Engine power is reduced" was displayed, and the vehicle failed to exceed 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the charge air cooler was replaced, and the cac shutter, the temperature control valve and the winter grill cover were installed. Additionally, the ecm was reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to gm TSB number: n222372590. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

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