Equipment Problems of Chevrolet Equinox - part 2

I slowly put my foot on the brake and suddenly heard a noise under the vehicle. It sounded like loud grinding. As pulled forward I looked in the rear view mirror and didn't see anything in the road that may have fallen out from under my vehicle. When I pushed on the gas I was suddenly accelerating forward very quickly without my control. This was maybe one or two seconds after I heard the noise. I hit the brakes and nothing happened. My only choice was to hit the back end of the other vehicle as there were pedestrians on either side. The vehicle was continuing to accelerate even after I tried to put it in park. I was worried if the car in front of me moved, that I would keep going. I even pressed the emergency brake button twice and nothing worked. Nothing was working at all. I called the police. They told me to try turning off the car. I pressed the button to turn the car off, but it took several pushes to work. I could hear that the rpms lowered extremely slowly. Once the police came they didn't see anything in the road at all. Vehicle was moved to a body shop and when they turned on the car it immediately started revving really loudly again.

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Just after thanksgiving, my vehicle displayed a “service emergency calling” message. I brought it to the dealership and they documented the concern, referencing gm bulletin pip6077b, but no repairs were performed. On December 30th, while parking, I shifted into reverse and the vehicle would not reverse and instead moved forward. A “service transmission” warning appeared and the vehicle was towed. The dealer cleared the codes and released the vehicle without performing any diagnostics. About two weeks later, when starting the vehicle after work, several warnings appeared, including “service safety restraint system,” “forward collision system unavailable,” and a rear-seat alert despite no passengers. While driving, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and blind zone steering assist were not functioning. The next morning, the vehicle suffered a complete electrical failure. It would not start, the screens stayed off, and the doors would not lock or unlock. The vehicle was towed again. The dealer replaced the battery, claimed it had simply died, and attempted to return the vehicle to me. I refused because none of the prior warnings were diagnosed, and I was told the codes “erase when the battery is changed. ” after I demanded full electrical and transmission diagnostics, including a parasitic draw test, the dealership informed me the vehicle was unsafe to drive. They stated the onstar/telematics module was draining the battery and the replacement part was backordered with no estimated arrival date. I was told multiple customers are waiting for the same part, which means this is not an isolated event and needs way more attention than it's being given. This defect results in loss of essential safety systems and complete vehicle shutdown, creating a significant safety risk.

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After hitting a deer, the body shop fixed the damage to the front part of the vehicle. They realized the battery kept being drained even after purchasing a new one. It’s now at a dealership and they are staying it needs a new onstar module, not sure when it will come in either. I’m paying for a rent car that I can’t afford to pay for anymore. I wanted them to just do away with the onstar but they said it’s not possible.

Early this year I traveled to mobile al. While I was driving my car made this sound and it lost acceleration but no warning light appeared on my dashboard. My car eventually lost power and I had to get a tow. I went to a repair shop and they explained to me that it was the turbo that’s why I lost acceleration they said a lot of Equinox with turbos are having this problem but it only goes out around 100000 mile but I only had 67000+ miles on my car at the time. The mechanic explain it shouldn’t have gone out so soon as it did. Also the vehicle makes a sudden jerk or jolt while driving this maybe an engine or transmission problem without any warning sign signaling there’s a problem with the vehicle. I’ve researched this and learned that this model vehicle has transmission problem while driving.

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Within the past two months, I have experienced multiple significant mechanical failures that raise serious concerns about the reliability and safety of this vehicle. First, the air conditioning compressor failed at approximately 55,000 miles. This was an unexpected and costly repair for a vehicle that is only two years old and has been properly maintained. Shortly thereafter, the fuel pump failed. I became aware there was a recall related to the fuel system; however, when the dealership ran my VIN, it did not populate under the recall campaign. Despite this, the component still failed. Now, I am experiencing continued stalling and drivability issues, particularly when coming to a stop or when the automatic start/stop system engages at traffic lights. Based on the symptoms, I believe the secondary fuel pump may also be malfunctioning. A vehicle stalling in traffic creates a clear safety hazard. I rely on this vehicle daily, and repeated fuel system failures at this mileage are unacceptable. I am requesting the following: a full diagnostic review of the fuel system under manufacturer oversight consideration for coverage or reimbursement of recent repairs investigation into whether my vehicle should have been included in the applicable recall assurance that this vehicle is safe to operate I have maintained this vehicle appropriately and did not expect major component failures at 55,000 miles. I am extremely concerned about both reliability and safety moving forward. Please advise on next steps and how Chevrolet intends to address this matter.

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My engine started running rough and, as a result of a repeating po301 code, the car was towed to lester glenn of toms river. Their diagnostic scan report (codes dtc po301 & dtc po303) found the engine assembly has scored cylinder walls due to failed piston rings. The entire engine had to be replaced. The odometer reading was 19,000 miles. Piston rings are designed to last 150,000 plus miles. For them to be worn enough to score a cylinder wall at 19,000 miles is a textbook definition of a manufacturing defect. Piston failure represents a serious safety defect as it could have caused a total loss of power at highway speeds. This was a safety-related manufacturing flaw, and not a maintenance issue. Gm refused to pay for the repair bill in full.

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On star module failure with severe backorder on parts.

The onstar telematics module has stopped functioning. That means I am not receiving any systems updates, cannot use onstar, and cannot use the my Chevrolet app for remote start or remote unlock. I took it to the dealer 2 weeks ago and they said the telematics module is backordered. They did do a number of system updates. After those updates my adaptive cruise control has completely stopped working. When I called about that, the service department said that one module could have caused the other module to fail and that they won’t try to look at my cruise control until after they can replace the telematics. There is currently no eta to receive the part.

My vehicle has had recurring interior water intrusion and related safety concerns. The most serious symptom was interior window fogging on the inside of the vehicle for multiple days during or following rainy, snowy, and cold conditions, which significantly reduced visibility while driving and made it difficult to see out of the windshield and side windows. To clear the fogging quickly, I have had to turn off the heated seats and defrosters and open the windows; otherwise, I have needed to pull over and wait until I could safely see through the windshield again. A strong mildew odor would also develop and could last for days after rain. Sometimes the seats felt damp and the odor became worse when the heated seats were turned on. The first repair visit for this issue was January 13 to 19, 2026 and during that visit, the dealer was unable to recreate the issue. The problem continued, and after my navigation/infotainment screen began having issues, I returned the vehicle to the dealer again on March 7, 2026. I was then informed there was water intrusion and water-damaged carpeting, and I was told there was a known issue involving a faulty or broken seal on this model and there was a recall, but I have not been able to confirm that recall by VIN online. It remains unclear whether the leak is the full cause of the repeated interior fogging condition. In addition to the water intrusion issue, the vehicle has also had other electrical and safety-related concerns, including the infotainment screen turning white for weeks, abnormal turn-signal behavior after completing turns, lane-assist steering irregularities that pulled the vehicle toward the lane line, and braking irregularities, including the brakes locking up while backing into a parking space or during slow stop-and-go traffic. It is currently unknown whether moisture intrusion contributed to any of these other issues. My vehicle is still with the dealer for repairs until around April 15.

While driving my 2015 Chevrolet Equinox (2. 4l ecotec) in active traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of oil pressure with no prior warning, displaying a 'stop vehicle' message. The sudden loss of engine power created an immediate collision risk. Independent diagnosis confirmed the engine lost all oil. This is a known defect (gm special coverage #14882) where a frozen/clogged pcv orifice causes excessive crankcase pressure, blowing out seals (like the rear main seal and vvt solenoids) and dumping the oil. I called gm, who told me I needed the vehicle to be towed to a local dealership (white allen Chevrolet) refused to perform the gm-mandated manometer vacuum test to confirm the pcv defect, attempting to conceal the root cause of the engine failure. This is the only test I asked them to perform, and I provide my gm case number and the tps number. This known pcv design flaw creates a sudden, highly dangerous stalling condition at highway speeds. It had been very cold in dayton for over a week, something known to cause this problem.

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Turn signal starts flashing left after turning right. Happens fairly consistently.

2025 Chevrolet Equinox had, on numrous occasions, complete power failure. The vehicle had to be jump started more than once. The vehicle was brought in to the dealership, by the owner, with power failure concerns. The vehicle was towed to the dealership due to complete power failure concerns. The vehicle had brake pedal issue when power failure occurred. Meaning the brake pedal was not able to be pressed. Display signals: erroneous date/time, abs, check engine, vehicle drive mode unavailable your vehicle may need service. Furthermore, on one ocassion a power surge was detected. The vehicle was diagnosed and an advisor stated the telemetry module is going out. However, the part that was replaced in the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, several weeks later, was actually the telematic control module. The vehicle displays drive mode unavailable your vehicle may need service, even after telematic control module replacement beginning the next day after part replacement. The message displayed by the 2025 Equinox occurs on a daily basis. Issues are October 2025 to present day.

I bought a vehicle from a small dealership as a "as is". My passenger side door shifted. Its does not state on the title and I was not told that it was in a accident. I have had this vehicle about a month now. I have a loan against it.

I am submitting this complaint due to a serious mechanical failure involving the vehicle’s transmission system. The transmission developed a fluid leak that resulted in a sudden loss of proper hydraulic pressure, causing abrupt and unintended vehicle movement while driving. This malfunction created a hazardous driving condition and nearly caused an accident. Given that the vehicle has approximately 77,000 miles, this type of transmission failure is premature and raises concerns regarding a potential manufacturing or component defect. Immediate review and corrective action are requested due to the safety implications of this issue.

The vehicle became completely disabled due to a sudden battery drain at approximately 5482 miles. I purchased the car with 2553 on it in may. The vehicle would not start a few times and had to be towed to the dealership on Friday Dec. 26, 2025. The dealer confirmed that the onstar/telematics module is malfunctioning and continuously draining the battery. The defective module is on backorder with no estimated arrival date, leaving the vehicle unusable. They also do not know if they have a loaner for me. This creates a safety risk because the vehicle can become inoperable without warning, potentially stranding the driver. The issue has been reproduced and confirmed by the dealership. Prior to the failure, the onstar system stopped functioning, but no warning lights appeared on the dashboard. My chevy app stopped working 26 days ago as well. I now have a loan payment to make for a car that isn't even working and brand new. Dealership doesn't know a timeframe either.

Symptoms started, changing gears while driving, delayed start at lights on a slant, stalled acceleration on interstate from slowspeed ——-took it in and they said the accumulator is bad and has likely messed up the transmission. They recommended a new transmission for $7000+. Researched and found many 2019s had been recalled for this issue, in 2022, but this one was not. I am wondering why it was not, because now I have a bad transmission at 150,000 miles. Why was this VIN not recalled in 2022.

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The component that malfunctioned is the recall for the pedestrian safety audible sound. It available for inspection upon request. The safety of others was put at risk because the sound does not turn off at the required 18. 6 mph and instead turns off at 24 mph, that may exceed community exposure requirements. The problem been confirmed by general motors. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. The problem first appeared after the required recall was fixed.

Automatic transmission slips and shutters/shakes when accelerating and going from a complete stop. Vehicle is not drivable long distances as the issue gets worse as the car heats up. No codes or sensors are indicating a problem. This is an ongoing problem despite having the transmission rebuilt. Issues first started a year ago and have been progressively getting worse.

My Equinox ev telematics module does not work. Prevents the use of navigation features and onstar navigation features.

Subframe rust ? my 2006 chev eq , has only 50, 000 mile on it and the sub frame is rust out ? I check for recall but said 0 ? I can’t under stand how ? body guy said it going to cost thousands of dollars ! I can’t afford that ! ! what should I do ? there should be a recall ? on this frame ! frame is very important part of the car ! I had lot of chev from 1970 to 1980 with 150,000 miles on them ! with out this much rust , body guy stayed it been happening a lot with the chev , it look like it been happening for a while on my 2006 chev , eq before the 50,000 ! ? very very dangerous ! very disappointing and worried that some thing could happen I only use it to go store , pick up kids from school, get food , go around town ,low mileage’s on it ! very disappointed in chev need. To recall this need help ! thank you.

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Twice the exhaust has leaked into the cabin to the point where it is very noticeable. It causes headaches and breathing problems. Gm has known of this issue for several years and it has been reported several times. Gm placed a bandaid on it knowing it would fail.

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My code for the transmission is showing up for inspection the engine light on but no noted transmisson prolems noted 2017 is showing up.

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.

The vehicle’s display screen intermittently goes black, rendering the rearview camera inoperative. This failure significantly impairs rear visibility and creates a safety hazard while reversing.

The vehicle’s heating system operates intermittently or takes an excessive amount of time to produce heat, reducing cabin visibility and comfort in cold conditions and creating a potential safety concern.

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.

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

Onstar module isnt working and was told to report it to you guys.

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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