Chevrolet Equinox owners have reported 1,024 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 31 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (772 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (30 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The vehicle lost acceleration/propulsion while traveling at highway speed on a major bridge with limited safe shoulder space. The vehicle suddenly stopped providing power needed to maintain speed in fast-moving traffic. Passengers included an infant, young child, and other family members. Read details...
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 20-30 mph, the vehicle jerked and stalled, and the vehicle was nearly rear-ended. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately made a turn into the nearby independent mechanic shop parking lot. Read details...
Vehicle just reached the 100k mile mark. Without any warning the transmission went fully out of commission. Always had our changed and all repairs done at dealership. Brakes replaced and oil changed at 104,976 with multipoint inspection done at dealership. No problems reported at this time. Read details...
When accelerating the car begins to shake and shimmy noticeably beginning around 35 or 40 mph. This shaking is felt in the seat as well as the steering wheel. The vibration continues until the acceleration is halted. This shaking feels like it is coming from the transmission or drive shaft. Read details...
It only had 42000 miles on it and even before it sounded funny. We had it hooked to diagnostic and it said the intake and exhaust cam shaft actuator solenoids needed to be replaced or faulty. Google it online it comes up as a recall for my year of 2011 chevy equinix. Read details...