Equipment Problems of Chevrolet Equinox - part 1

When I started my car there was a very loud vibratory sound that caused my car to shake. When I accelarted the noise quite down but it was still there. When I stopped in traffic the sound reappeared. This occured for 2 hours ths length of my commute. When I made it to my destination. I lifted the hood. Idk what I was looking for. This morning the trembling is now light but the noise was not.

Returning home on I-40 on Sunday, the engine just quit working. Fortunately it was Sunday and the traffic was light. Had there been more traffic, someone probably would have hit me from the rear. We managed to get it almost all of the way off the road before it stopped. According to the dealership that worked on it, it was the fuel supply service module, $46. 09 part. The service technician said they had been having a lot of problems like this and knew what to do. All of the code were lost because to tow truck driving had to take the leads off of the battery. That was the only way he could get the car out of park in order to tow the vehicle.

Our 2025 Equinox ev was leased new in March of 2025. Unknowingly, it had a water intrusion in the front passenger floor due to a manufacturing defect that gm is aware of. This is related to TSB 25-na-149. The water intrusion was covered up and went unnoticed for some time due to the factory gm all-weather floor liners. Once discovered due to the musky smell in the vehicle, black mold was found after pulling up the floor liner. The vehicle was inspected by a Chevrolet dealer, who confirmed it was due to a poor body weld that has now been resealed. Replacement carpet is on backorder due to many experiencing this defect. Our safety and the safety of others is put at risk since gm is not recalling the vehicle for this defect. We have been unknowingly driving around breathing in black mold. As someone who is immunocompromised with an autoimmune disease, this is especially troubling to discover. My autoimmune disease was sucessfully managed with medication since 2017, however, shortly after leasing the vehicle in March I began to experience flare ups. I have been unable to determine why, but this discovery makes me believe it was due to the mold in the vehicle. From discussing with my doctor, mold exposure is a potential trigger of my condition.

The stabilitrac , brake & traction control would not reset. Took to shop replaced abs module & t/c switch. Cost me $1999. 32 to fix. Problem solved.

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Transmission is slipping when I accelerate the car is only 5 years old.

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Unknown. The roof is separating along the groove line causing rust on my 2025 chevy Equinox.

Passenger occupancy sensor malfunction cause the service air bag message to pop up. It will put my passengers of my family or my girlfriend at risk without passenger air bag toggled. Getting taken a look at the car repair shop.

Over-torqued lugs, broken wheel studs, safety issue.

I was stopped at a traffic light and the car just froze. All the dash lights started flashing, the brakes would not work. The car started moving slowly backing up traffic behind me. I barely made it to a parking lot off the road.

2022 chev Equinox stopped in road while driving. Mechanic ran code 8 min after vehicle stopped. Code came up p129f fuel pump driver control. It was towed to butler chev. Macon GA. They did dignostic and said this part was replaced Feb 10 2023. We purchased car from this dealer Nov. 2023. Lee service island rep had car Sep 22 - 26 mon - thur and they ran another dignostic and they replaced fuel driver box module. The other part was not replaced. This seems to be a big safety problem. Car stops without notice in middle of road. I would like to notify chev. That more investigation needs to be made on this problem. We were only minutes from getting on I 75 n in atlanta traffic and the car stops dead still in middle of road. We could have been killed. I requested chev. To replace the part that the code read p129f by the mechanic on site 8 min. After the car stopped. He showed it was a recall and that was replaced 2/10/23 at another dealership but they chose not to do so. The part could be defective. We have owned car since 11/2023.

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We just bought the car and are realizing that by removing carplay from the ev versions (the ice versions have it in the same hardware) hands free texting is very problematic. Group texts com through as individual texts, voice texting back to groups doesn’t work. This is a safety issue since it will cause people to go back to looking at their phone and the lack of carplay is simply a money grab that comes at the expense of safety.

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I own a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox with a 1. 5l engine. While driving with my children in the vehicle, the car experienced a sudden and frightening failure. The engine began malfunctioning, and after inspection, my mechanic and the repair shop confirmed damage to the vacuum pump, broken engine pieces, and issues with the timing chain and camshaft. These issues are identical to those described in an existing recall for this vehicle, but my VIN is not included. The shop even questioned why my mechanic had to replace the vacuum pump, which shows this failure is directly related to the known recall problem. This situation created a very unsafe condition while my kids were in the car. It is unfair and dangerous that my VIN is excluded when the exact same recall defects are present. I am requesting that my vehicle be included in the recall and that NHTSA investigate this defect further, as it poses a serious safety risk for me, my family, and potentially other drivers.

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They have the gear shift stick near the wheel like older models. You have to brake to move the gear shift and push a button in on the gear shift to park. However, when driving you can move the gear shift, which I have done accidentally. The gear shift does not lock while driving. Twice the gear switched to l2, which I do not know what that is but it causes my engine to over work. This is dangerous especially trying to switch the gear back to d when at a speed of over 50mph.

I leased this vehicle brand new. At around 500 miles, the vehicle had occasionally a humming noice, at 1900 miles the humming noice is loud with vibration. My suspicion is a structural defect, my fear is to end up with half a vehicle on one lane, the other half in the other lane at the expressway. I have recorded several of the occurrences, provided a gm dealership with the recordings, contacted gm executive offices, and have not been able to resolve or advance, meanwhile my household is without a vehicle. Neither gm nor the dealership is willing to provide a courtesy vehicle. The dealership was unable to duplicate my complaint, gm executive office agent recommended me to take the vehicle to a different dealership for a "second opinion". This is depriving me of work, transportation and giving me additional work.

Car has never been aligned and pulls to the right. The dealership can not fix it, they advised me they have put in an escalation with chevy. I have seen multiple social media posts regarding this same issue, with the same model of car.

At certain times of the day and depending on the lighting, the dashboard of my vehicle, has a very significant reflection that interferes with my ability to see through the windshield clearly. This puts myself and those in my path at risk of injury or death. I have contacted the person who sold me the car but he has not responded. I have read numerous online accounts of the same concern. Gm is aware of the issue and chooses to do nothing.

Telematics module stopped working out of nowhere and drains my battery to my vehicle. Had to have the vehicle towed to nearby dealship. Huge safety hazard as it is essentially the brains to my computer. App doesn't work without it, battery doesn't work and can't even get inside vehicle with key fob. Please issue recall.

There are several 2010-2014 Equinox that are having same problem. The oil smells like gas, and it burns through 4 quarts of oil before I hit 3,000 miles. I see that in 2019 there was a class action lawsuit against chevy for putting the wrong pistons and o-rings in the 2010 through 2014 chevy Equinox 4 cylinder models. I believ this is the issue and what is causing the burning oil issue for my vehicle. I have never recieved any recall for this. Please advise on what to do next to rectify this issue.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the air conditioning (ac) condensate drain system is either blocked, misrouted, or improperly sealed, causing ac condensation to pool and leak into the front passenger-side footwell through the factory floor sealant. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? the continuous leak has caused significant mold growth on the interior insulation behind the passenger footwell, creating a potential health hazard for occupants, especially those with respiratory conditions or allergies. Prolonged exposure to mold inside a sealed cabin environment poses a serious risk to occupant health. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? the vehicle was brought to a dealership for this issue, but the problem persists. I later reproduced the issue myself by running the ac for 30 seconds, after which water visibly seeped through the floor seam. Mold growth was also confirmed behind the interior trim. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? the dealership previously inspected the vehicle but failed to resolve the issue. No other parties (e. G. , manufacturer representatives, police, or insurance) have inspected the vehicle at this time. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? there were no warning lights or messages. The only symptoms were damp carpet in the front passenger footwell and a persistent musty odor, which appeared prior to discovering the mold and leak source.

Parabrisas agrietado , puerta no coinside, air bag. .

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Discovered water underneath passenger footwell carpet, causing a musty and mildewy smell. Many reports of similar discoveries online prompted the initial search. Safety concern is mold growth and rust. Dealer was unable to replicate issue after two attempts (ran through car wash, hose over windshield, ran a/c for extended period, checked ac condensate drainage). Dealer dried up water and carpet and told owner to monitor. Owner pulled up carpet to do own investigation after the second failed attempt by the dealer. Confirmed dry before starting investigation on warm sunny day (no rain). Owner found leak in passenger footwell underneath black access plate that only appeared with a/c usage and during/after driving, not while car was stationary. Owner brought vehicle back to dealer. Dealer removed black access plate and confirmed leak was coming from a compromised body seam weld. Dealer repaired the failed body seam and no water intrusion has been seen by owner since repair was completed. Owner still has concerns about underlying cause of where water was coming from - theory is that condensation is forming on the the a/c lines and is pooling somewhere in the body then sloshing around while the car is moving, causing further potential for water related issues, including rust.

Telecommunications module is out. No timeline on parts. National issues. All safety features malfunction.

Stabili trak needs service every other month and I have had it done over 5 times and am back again getting it serviced. It’s scary especially when it affects the brakes and abs system.

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I was following my usual routine with my young child. I unlocked the vehicle, secured him in his car seat, then placed my bag (containing the key fob) inside the vehicle. I then closed the door and walked to the driver’s side to enter the car—as I do daily. However, when I reached for the door, every door was locked—including the trunk—and the vehicle would not respond to any button pressing, handle pulling, or proximity unlocking. My child was locked inside the car on a 92-degree day with no way for me to gain access. I immediately called emergency services. Both police and fire arrived quickly, but due to the design of the locking system and the placement of the lock buttons, they were unable to use their unlocking tools. Ultimately, they had no choice but to shatter a window to rescue my child, who had been trapped for 25 minutes in extreme heat. This malfunction could have led to serious injury or worse. I’m extremely shaken and concerned that this happened at all—especially considering I had the key fob in the vehicle and never manually locked the doors.

My car won’t stay started as if the gas is not going through the engine. I was told it might be the fuel control module or fuel pump.

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Test drove and bought the car on an overcast day. Next day is bright and sunny - the dashboard glares like a mother. What moron designed this picasso? did gm r&d even drive the car? the safety hazard is you can’t see the road through the dashboard glare. I’d say that puts myself and others at risk. Should’ve known not to buy american.

The glare on the windshield and side mirrors from the dashboard/vents is unsafe. When driving during the day, I’m unable to clearly see out of windshield and side mirrors, views heavily obstructed by the glare off the interior surfaces of my car. Tinting the windows hasn’t helped the situation at all. Driving with the windows down, helps with the wide mirrors but the windshield glare is so fucked. I wouldn’t have bought this damn car if I test drive it during the day. How does this pass inspection? these cars shouldn’t be on the road in their current state.

Nhtsa safety complaint (loss of emergency connectivity) subject: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox ev — onstar/telematics failure disables emergency services & automatic crash response; part on national backorder VIN: [xxx] make/model/year: Chevrolet Equinox ev, 2025, rs trim mileage at first occurrence: 4000 date problem first occurred: [xxx] frequency: continuous (services remain unavailable) injuries/crashes: none to date component(s) affected: electrical system — telematics/communication (onstar); emergency calling/sos; crash notification (acr). Description of the safety defect: the vehicle’s onstar/connected services display “services unavailable. ” the dealer diagnosed a failed telematics module. Replacement is on national backorder with no estimated timeframe. While in this condition, emergency services and automatic crash response are disabled—the sos button does not connect, and the vehicle will not automatically contact onstar after a crash. Parts availability (scope/delay): my dealership and multiple gm/Chevrolet and onstar owner forums indicate 3+ month waits for the telematics module with no eta, leaving vehicles without emergency connectivity for extended periods. What has been done so far: dealer confirmed module failure and opened a parts order; advised no eta due to national backorder. Manufacturer has not provided an interim fix or loaner vehicle. Issue remains unresolved as of Aug 11, 2025. Why this is a safety concern: loss of emergency calling and crash notification defeats safety features marketed as critical for post-crash response. Owners cannot rely on the vehicle to summon help after a collision or medical emergency. Requested NHTSA action : track this failure and parts unavailability, assess scope, and determine whether a safety investigation or recall is warranted. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2025 chevy Equinox - beginning of July, I got back to my car at the airport and it would not turn on. Nothing happened and I had to call onstar with my cell phone. A tow truck was sent and my 2025 Equinox (which I bought end of oct 2024) with only 8000 miles, was towed to chevy dealership. The next day the dealership said it was a faulty battery and they replaced it. I went to pick up my car and then a couple weeks later I tried to autostart my car and it did not respond. I called onstar from my phone to talk with them and then they asked me to go to my car and push the button. It was green however it was not responding. I was told to take it into the dealership and tell them I am having an onstar issue and it wasn't responding. I took my car 3 weeks ago (Aug 11th) sat for 4 hours waiting on my car only to be told that they were not able to fix it. That my entire onstar system needs to be replaced. They said they ordered it but that it was back ordered and do not know when it will be in. And to call in 2 weeks to see if there were any changes. I called 3 weeks later and still they had nothing new to tell me except that they don't know anything. From reading online I see that this onstar module issue had contributed to other issues with the car. I knew that there was an issue that triggered the battery to completely die. And with all the other people that have said they have had issues , it is very apparent that this caused my battery to die. Now I am still paying for onstar but not able to use it. I am obviously paying my payment on my car without being able to use all functions of the car. I am at a total loss on what to do next.

My vehicle has been completely shutting off without warnings on me on major freeways , highways , roadways, other motorists gives my car a jump each time. This is a serious safety hazard for me & other motorists.

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The volume control in my vehicle will randomly change volume, up to and including full volume. This has almost caused a few crashes because it is very startling and the only way to lower the volume is to use the steering wheel controls (the volume knob does not accept input when this happens - it has a mind of its own). It is relatively simple to fight the volume when going straight, but it is very hard to do when it happens while trying to maneuver while the wheel is not centered as the controls are not accessible. While always annoying, it is very dangerous when trying to make such a maneuver and losing all concentration by blaring radio or attempting to move my hands on the wheel mid turn. This was a problem from the first day we bought the car and it was noted that my local dealer could fix it under warranty (I purchased from an out of town dealer). That dealer told me that gm was refusing to fix anything, insisting that I wait six months to see if a seemingly unrelated software update fixes the issue. The manager at my dealership has been trying to get approval and did get approval to replace a part in attempt to fix it. That did not work and they are now refusing to replace the other part that has fixed a similar issue for others. I believe they replaced the module that processes the sensor information, but are refusing to replace the sensor (volume wheel) itself. This car would have been crashed by many other drivers who could not cope with such in-vehicle distraction - this includes my daughter who refuses to drive the vehicle and really doesn't like riding in it. Gm needs to fix this ASAP for myself and any other experiencing the issue. I do have videos of the behavior available, but can not attach them here because they are not accepted. It has been over 2 months since the dealer initially looked at the issue and the warranty repair was denied.

I was driving my vehicle and went to make a left turn out of a parking lot into traffic and my engine shut off and my car rolled into traffic and the check engine light turned on. All of the other functions in the car stayed on I. E. Radio, air and all the lights. I had to have the car towed to a mechanic the mechanic was unable to diagnose my car so it was then brought to a chevy dealership. The dealership stated my car worked fine with no issues and tried to return the vehicle back to me I insisted they keep testing the vehicle. They drove the vehicle around the parking lot again in circles and the cars engine shut off and is unable to be turned back on. Gm and chevy are stating they have no idea why this is happening. I am very concerned about this considering they tried to return the vehicle to me stating their were no issues and ignoring my concerns at first, I had to insist that they keep checking the vehicle and now it will not even turn on.

Recently noticed that windshield wipers were not operating properly especially in heavy downpours. Difficult to see. Garage noticed that wipers were not operating correctly due to a flaw in the windshield wiper motor. There was a recall on earlier chevy Equinox windshield wiper motor on the 2015 model. I’m wondering if they ever corrected that problem for later models or is it possible that they are still using a defective motor. Was confirmed by mechanic. Wipers will not operate properly and is definitely a hazard.

When bluetooth is on takes the radio out every a couple minutes and you have to keep switching it back and fourth or turn off the bluetooth to keep the radio playing or music playing.

I have a crack in the manifold leading to an exhaust leak. This is apparently a very, very common and known issue with the Equinox but there's no recall on the 2013 model. Sounds like there should be.

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