Electrical System Problems of Chevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet Equinox owners have reported 1,010 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 33 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (742 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition switch (51 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Chevrolet Equinox

The Electrical System problem

The vehicles electrical system failed or faulted while operating. Engine went into a slow mode while operating in traffic. After stopping vehicle would not restart. Very dangerous for an elderly person operating the vehicle.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

In garage and driveway, nothing when turning ignition switch. After waiting a minute, car started. Nothing else seems to be out of order or not in correct position, shift lever, brakes or steering wheel. I don't want this to happen in traffic. Purchased car used in December 2019. Thanks   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

I have replaced the battery. Car runs good but every few weeks the car will not start even after I have been driving it daily. Something draws on the battery. Always afraid to go somewhere and it will all of a sudden not start. Everything else on car checks out.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while she was at the stop light, the vehicle temporarily stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Bought the car in Dec 2018. Just got the oil changed and mechanic said the seals were leaking really bad. Oil was all underneath my car. Also my drivers side brake light kept going out and melting the wiring. Then my power seats stopped working.   Read details...




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