Chevrolet Equinox owners have reported 2 problems related to radiator hose (under the engine and engine cooling 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.
Bought brand new 2005 chevy Equinox. Bad odor coming from vents. Dex cool is corroding cooling system, and engine. 17,000 miles have had it in 3 times for entire coolant system flush. . . Still is un bearable. Be aware this is not an isolated case. Consequence- after extended drive (greater than 30 minutes) results in light-headedness, headache, or watery burning eyes. It leaves a film of antifreeze vapor on the windshield, on the inside. Gm does not consider this vehicle inoperable. Go figure. Gm has done little to satisfy our needs, they pay for new hoses and flush- which obviously doesn't work. 900 dollars a pop, for the same result. Parts repaired: 5 hoses (all of them) 3x, dex-cool 3x. Safety is something they strive for at gm, what happened?.
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Coolant was turning brown and starting to smell. Defective hoses were the problem. Hoses had to be replaced, engine flushed, new coolant, etc. Chevy knows of the problem, but has not informed any owners.