Exterior Lighting Problems of Chevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet Equinox owners have reported 126 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (76 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (34 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Chevrolet Equinox


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Chevrolet Equinox

The Exterior Lighting problem

There are two issues with the headlights as it relates to the instrument panel and controls. First, the symbol on the instrument panel is the same for both headlights and running lights. This means at dusk, I cannot know whether my auto-headlights have turned or if I need to override the   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Modern white led headlights too bright, even on Equinox (constantly flashed with low beams on). My son (20), wife (56), and I (52) are dazzled by new led headlights. It's actually a huge problem, headlights are too dazzling. I know we're not the only ones dazzled.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the turn signal flashed two or three times and then stopped. In addition, the doors independently locked and unlocked, and the tpms sensors were inoperable.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

Both headlights contain moisture due to faulty seals. Both headlights need replacing on a minimum of twice a year. Additionally, break and/or tail lights seem to fail at least twice a year as well.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

There is a strange sound of water sloshing under the dashboard. There is moisture build up in my headlights which have been replaced. My brake light go out several times a year. The most recent occurrence was just after my annual inspection - the driver side brake light was replaced, not two weeks   Read details...




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