Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Chevrolet Equinox - part 2

Chevrolet Equinox owners have reported 100 problems related to gasoline fuel system (under the gasoline fuel system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the Equinox.

36 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 08/15/2024

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The contact's wife managed to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway where the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that fuel was not getting to the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,472.

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37 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 03/18/2024

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his wife was operating the vehicle in a parking area, while the vehicle was in park, and with the engine idling, the engine suddenly stalled. After which, the vehicle failed to immediately restart; however, upon pumping the accelerator pedal, it was able to restart. After restarting the vehicle, it returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v013000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 28,000.

38 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 02/04/2024

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated the fuel system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a fuel system failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000. The VIN was not available.

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39 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 01/28/2024

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, he observed flames emanating from underneath the vehicle, prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection of the vehicle, the contact observed that the fire originated at the fuel tank. Local emergency fire services arrived and were able to extinguish the flames. A police and fire report was filed, with no injuries reported. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, awaiting investigation by the manufacturer. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 19v667000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 93,000.

40 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 12/21/2023

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and allowing the vehicle to idle for a minute or two, the contact started smelling an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated an orange-colored engine symbol was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle was constant. The contact became aware that there was a small puddle of fuel on the passenger side rear tire underneath the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

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41 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 11/13/2023

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, exiting a ramp and merging onto the highway in oncoming traffic, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the acceleration did not function as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed high pressure fuel pump module. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts to complete the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.

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42 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 10/19/2023

The contact's mother owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered a major fuel leak coming from the vehicle. The contact called the dealer and was given an estimate for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

43 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 08/22/2023

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving, the vehicle was sputtering. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump driver module was defective. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 19v667000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 29,165.

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44 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 07/25/2023

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while idled at a stop light, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. No warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the NHTSA campaign number 23v013000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.

45 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 04/23/2023

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The fuel pump was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure recently reoccurred while accelerating from a stoplight. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and was diagnosed with fa uel pump failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 23v013000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 6,700.

46 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 04/07/2023

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v013000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

47 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 04/06/2023

The contact leased a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v013000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated then the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road and restart the vehicle however, the vehicle stalled again. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to notify the dealer or to terminate the lease, but no further assistance provided. The failure mileage was approximately 5,038. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

48 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 03/21/2023

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 23v013000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. The contact was informed by the dealer that despite the check engine warning light being illuminated, the vehicle could still be driven to the residence. The contact stated while driving to the residence, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

49 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 02/23/2023

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled inadvertently in the middle of the roadway. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after 5 attempts. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was diagnosed as inadequate fuel pump flow. The dealer related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v013000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,936.

50 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 02/01/2023

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v013000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle made abnormal sounds at start up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

51 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 01/13/2023

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, reversing the vehicle stalled. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle sputtered. The service vehicle now message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who referred him to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 1,300. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 23v013000 ( fuel system, gasoline).  .

52 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 11/13/2022

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle and drove to an independent mechanic however, the battery failed after turning off the vehicle. The mechanic associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 19v667000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,568.

53 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 09/01/2022

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. This contact had experienced failure several times. The first failure occurred in September 2022, then in July 2023, and most recently in July 2025. The fuel pump module was replaced; however, the failure persisted. There was no warning light illuminated before the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a fuel module failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,492.

54 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 08/17/2022

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and lost motive power. The contact's husband pushed the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The contact was unsure whether a warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart but stalled again after several minutes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump power control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump power control module had failed again and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v013000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 3,905.

55 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 06/24/2022

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 73 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated. The engine power reduced message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to several dealers, but no failure was found. The vehicle was taken to an auto zone to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed by an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 10,000.

56 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 06/14/2022

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, he began to smell fuel fumes inside the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated after arriving to his destination, he saw fuel leaking. The contact took the vehicle to independent mechanic and was informed the fuel module needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

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57 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 07/01/2021

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that at vehicle start-up, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle would appear to lose nearly a half a tank of gasoline approximately 1 to 2 hours after fill-up. The contact also stated that a friend who was also an independent mechanic had checked underneath the vehicle and discovered a small amount of gasoline that had spilled out of the fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,266.

58 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 06/27/2021

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated unintendedly and jerked violently. The contact stated that the failure recurred consistently while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, and the contact was informed that fuel was not reaching the engine. The dealer determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated that upon towing the vehicle back to the dealer, the dealer replaced the fuel pump. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal loud sound. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact sent an email to the ceo of gm, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

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59 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 04/30/2021

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was leaking gasoline. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.

60 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 12/27/2019

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that as she slows to a stop and depresses the brake pedal the vehicle jerks and goes backward before coming to a full stop. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been taken the to a local dealer or mechanic and was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a constant smell of gasoline vapor in the cabin which makes the contact dizzy. The vehicle was take to a dealer who diagnosed that the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

61 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 07/15/2019

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed that the vehicle would consume an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact had to add a quart of oil every 2,000 miles. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to pinegar Chevrolet (769 e, us-60, republic, mo 65738) where it was diagnosed with the 02 sensors needing to be replaced. The contact related the issue to an unknown recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

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62 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 09/01/2018

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered a fuel leak coming from the gas tank. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light was illuminating while driving up an incline; however, the light disappeared shortly afterwards. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

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63 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 11/03/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact noticed a very strong fuel odor inside the vehicle cabin. The contact stated that for the past two years, the same failure occurred, especially in cold weather. The vehicle was never diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

64 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

2010 Chevrolet Equinox. Consumer writes in regards to fuel control system recall notice and several vehicle issues. The consumer stated a warning light illuminated. The dealer reprogrammed a module. The second time the consumer returned to the dealer, the timing chain was replaced. Also, the engine was noisy. In September 2014, the consumer received a letter about excessive oil consumption. In November 2014, the consumer received a letter about the possibility of the steering locking up. The condenser had a small pin hole, that caused fluid to leak out. The compressor was replaced.

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65 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 05/17/2014

I have noticed a strong gas smell after driving my car. I am now scared to drive it & don't have the money for an expensive repair.

66 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 12/17/2013

Letter from senator reed on behalf of constituent re 2007 Equinox recalls and outstanding reimbursement issues. The consumer was informed recall 12v459000, did not apply to his vehicle identification number, and he would not be reimbursed for recall# 07v344000, even though he supplied documentation, he paid for the repairs.

67 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 11/13/2013

Check engine light came on, had autozone run on computer, came back code p0011, found recall on code in 2011(11195a), car is doing same thing as recall stated, I called gm and they said it was not part of recall, I explained problem and they would not tell if part was under warranty, all they said was take to dealer. Gm told me so ES vins were recalled, but not all, couldn't tell me why this one was not recalled even though it is doing same thing.

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68 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 04/26/2013

About a month ago we started smelling gas both inside and outside the vehicle. After a few weeks the vehicle was starting to have trouble starting where it would sound like the car was "flooded" and wouldn't turn over right away. I took the vehicle to the Chevrolet dealership today and they diagnosed the problem as a cracked fuel module system that was leaking fuel. I have read thousands upon thousands of complaints regarding this part on this particular Equinox and there is even a recall on the part but in only 4 states which isn't fair to rest of the owners that are suffering the same problem.

69 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 01/31/2012

Car doesn't start on first attempt. It tries, then even after I release the key it continues to start, like its stuck, I have to pump the gas to get it to start, and it acts flooded. I have spent close to $5000. 00 dollars, brakes, wheel bearings, emergency brake. The front end began to feel very loose. The problem was that the struts prematurely failed and created a very dangerous driving condition. Replaced mounts struts etc etc this car has been a nightmare I bought this car new out of the dealer. 2005 new problem steering wheel is making a grinding noise dealer is saying $1300. 00 to repair it when does it stop gm / chevy needs to fix this cars at no cost.

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70 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox

Failure Date: 11/25/2011

Strong smell of gas and is leaking. Electrical lights are coming on on dash board traction controll, abs and engin lights. . .



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