2007 Chevrolet Equinox
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Fuel/propulsion system is the leading concern among 685 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 21 Equinox model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 11 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 17 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpSep 19, 2012
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Campaign 12V459000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsNov 7, 2007
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIRBAGS OR OPTIONAL SUNROOF FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201,"OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING NHTSA IMPACT TESTS, THE INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST INDICATED A POSSIBILITY OF AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ENERGY ABSORBING FOAM PIECE TO EACH OF THE A-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Campaign 07V520000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveAug 7, 2007
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS BUILT WITH A PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM. WHEN TESTED WITH A REPRESENTATIVE UNRESTRAINED SMALL ADULT, THE SYSTEM IS REQUIRED TO TURN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG ON. AN ERROR IN THE SEAT SENSOR CALIBRATION CAN CAUSE IT TO FAIL THIS TEST. IN ADDITION, THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE AIRBAG FROM TURNING OFF WHEN THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED BY A SMALL CHILD.
WHENEVER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK THE AIRBAG INDICATOR TO SEE IF THE AIRBAG IS ON OR OFF. IF IT IS NOT CORRECT FOR THE SITUATION, THE PASSENGER SHOULD BE MOVED TO A DIFFERENT SEAT. THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SEAT'S ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Campaign 07V344000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, windshieldJun 13, 2007
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." AN INCORRECT PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED WHEN INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD. THE SAME PRIMER MAY HAVE ALSO BEEN APPLIED TO THE LIFTGATE GLASS AND THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD, THE LIFTGATE GLASS, AND THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Campaign 07V242000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: fuel system
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Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 28, 2022
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, he began to smell an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after arriving to his destination, he saw fuel leaking from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel module needed 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.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 29, 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 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.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 5, 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.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. AFTER THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE, FUEL FUMES WERE PRESENT IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 9/2914*CN THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED. UPDATED 10/02/14
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 22, 2014
IN THE MORNING OF MAY 1, 2014, I WENT TO THE PARKING LOT TO GET THE EQUINOX TO BUY SOME GROCERIES. WHEN I WAS OPENING THE DOOR, I SMELLED GASOLINE. SO I LOOKED UNDER THE EQUINOX AND SAW A BIG WET SPOT UNDER THE FUEL TANK. I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT THE EQUINOX TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP. IT WAS FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING. SO I BOUGHT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND THE REPAIR WAS FINISHED ON MAY 3, 2014. I WOULD LIKE TO MENTION THAT ON JUNE 18, 2013, I BROUGHT THE EQUINOX TO THE CHARLES CLARK CHEVROLET FOR INSPECTION AFTER I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM GENERAL MOTORS FOR THE FUEL PUMP THAT WOULD LIKE. AFTER THE INSPECTION OF THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP, THE DEALER DECLARED NO LEAKS AND FOUND ALL WITHIN SPECS. I WAS MISLED BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP LEAKED. BEING RECALLED, THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP LEAKING OR NOT AND I WOULD NOT HAVE SPENT FOR THE REPAIR. I IMMEDIATELY FILED REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE DEALER AND I WAS TOLD THAT MY CLAIM WAS FORWARDED TO GENERAL MOTORS. UNTIL NOW (8/22/14) I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY REFUND. UPDATED 03/04/15. *JB
Suspension, Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Aug 18, 2014
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STARTED SHAKING REALLY BADLY...I WOULD PUSH ON THE GAS TO TRY TO GAIN POWER BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. I EXITED TO THE NEAREST AUTOZONE AND HAD IT TESTES. .SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE GSR VALVE AND THROTTLE AND FUEL SYSTEM. SO I CHANGED THE PARTS THAT I COULD BUT NOW IT'S HAVING THE SAME REACTION. NOW THE AIR CONDITIONING IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AS WELL. I'VE HAD TO BUY TIRES BUT THEY KEEP WEARING BECAUSE SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE STABILITY TRACK.THE AIR BAGS NEED SERVICE. AND NOW JUST TWO DAYS AGO SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE SPEEDOMETER. THE MOTOR ALSO MAKES A WEIRD SOUND. ..OVER ALL I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN MY VEHICLE ANYMORE. NOW THE VEHICLE STILL SHAKES AND I HAVE TO BUY TIRES AGAIN.IT SHAKES VERY BADLY. AI JUST DID AN OIL CHANGE AND IT ALREADY NEEDS MORE OIL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 5, 2014
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE UPON STARTING THE IGNITION AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, WHICH CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V459000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE).THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 18, 2014
I HAVE A 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND STARTED NOTICING A FUEL SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR OF IT AS IT GETS WORSE AFTER DRIVING. I HAD A COBALT THAT HAD THE RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP FOR THE SAME ISSUE SO I LOOKED INTO IT AND CALLED A FEW LOCAL DEALERS AND FOUND OUT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE EQUINOXES FOR IT AS WE'LL BUT IT IS ONLY IN CERTAIN AREAS AND MINE DOES NOT FALL INTO THE CATEGORY. I HAVE ALSO RESEARCHED AND FOUND OUT A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE BUT THE RECALL IS NOT BEING EXTENDED AND IT SHOULD BE SO NOW TO MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T CATCH ON FIRE I AM HAVING TO FIX THE PROBLEM MYSELF AND IT IS NOT CHEAP TO DO. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Electrical system, Air bags, Structure, May 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A MAJOR FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V459000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED INTERMITTENTLY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V489000 (VISIBILITY). IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WAS ILLUMINATE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AND IT WAS NOT CONFIRMED BY THE LOCAL DEALER IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 07V520000 (AIR BAGS) AND 07V344000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE FURTHER INSPECTED IN ORDER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. UPDATED 08/28/14*LJ UPDATED 09/4/2014 *JS THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPEATEDLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER, DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, THE ENGINE BEGAN JERKING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYED ON. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING, ALSO. UPDATED 10/15/14. *JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 24, 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. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 22, 2014
VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN MY GARAGE. MOVED MY VEHICLE OUTSIDE AND LET THE GARAGE AIR. PULLED MY CAR BACK INTO THE GARAGE AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME CLOSED THE GARAGE DOOR AND THE SMELL OF GAS WAS APPARENTLY COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE WHERE THE GAS CAP IS LOCATED. TOOK CAR TO CHEVROLET DEALER WAS TOLD MY GAS TANK WAS CRACKED COST WOULD BE $1500.00 GOT A SECOND OPINION WAS TOLD THE RETURN LINE OF THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST WAS $1068.00. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 22, 2014
VEHICLE SMELLED OF GASOLINE ODORS UNDERNEATH BECOMING WORSE DAILY UNTIL LEAKAGE WAS OBVIOUS BY GASOLINE PUDDLES ON GROUND DIRECTLY UNDER VEHICLE. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO FIND A RECALL OR A SOLUTION TO MY PROBLEM I FINALLY RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM LOCAL GM DEALERS THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS CONCERNING MY COMPLAINT EVEN THOUGH SEVERAL COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE HAD BEEN MADE. SO, I WAS LEFT WITH NO OTHER ALTERNATIVE BUT TO ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM MYSELF. AFTER THE HOSES, CLAMPS, RESTRAINTS, AND TANK WAS REMOVED IT WAS APPARENT THAT I COULD NOT FIX IT SO I HAD A MECHANIC TO COME OUT, PROCEED WITH REMOVING AND REPLACING THE LEAKING LINES AND HOSES AND REASSEMBLING THE TANK BACK ONTO THE VEHICLE'S UNDERCARRIAGE. OF COURSE THIS WOULD END UP COSTING ME 9 ARMS AND 3 LEGS BUT AT THAT TIME THE CHEVROLET DEALER IN TUPELO MS. INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL IN EFFECT FOR MY PROBLEM BUT THAT HIS STAFF WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO CHECK OUT MY PROBLEM AND FIX AND REPLACE ANY BROKEN AND OR DEFECTED PARTS BUT THEY WOULD ONLY DO SO IF AND WHEN I DELIVERED MY VEHICLE TO THEIR SHOP, ALSO AT MY EXPENSE. A FEW MONTHS AFTER ALL THIS HAPPENED AND A FEW MONTHS AGO, GM SENT OUT A BROCHURE STATING THAT THERE WAS INDEED A RECALL REGARDING MY SPECIFIC PROBLEM AND THAT I SHOULD TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO GET MY VEHICLE TO THE GM DEALER (CLOSEST ONE FROM PONTOTOC BEING TUPELO - DEALERSHIP NAME WITHHELD) WHERE IT WOULD BE PROFESSIONALLY REPAIRED FREE OF ANY CHARGES TO ME. IF THERE INDEED IS OR EVER WAS A RECALL COVERING MY PROBLEM, SHOULDN'T THERE ALSO BE A REINSTATEMENT FEE ASSOCIATED WITH IT FOR VICTIMS THAT HAVE BEEN MISINFORMED OR WHO'S PROBLEM INITIATED BEFORE THE ACTUAL RECALL WENT INTO EFFECT OR IS THIS JUST ANOTHER WAY THE AUTO COMPANIES MAKE MORE MONEY OFF THE SAME INDIVIDUALS THAT PAID THE PRICE TO BAIL THEM OUT IN THE FIRST PLACE? CONCERNED CITIZEN (TAXPAYER). *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Air bags, Mar 31, 2014
LETTER FROM SENATOR REED ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2007 EQUINOX RECALLS AND OUTSTANDING REIMBURSEMENT ISSUES. *SMD 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. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 21, 2014
MY 2007 CHEVY EQUINOX IS GIVING ME PROBLEMS WHEN I AM GOING UP A HILL. MY CAR HESITATES ALMOST EVERY TIME WHEN GOING UP A HILL WHAT I MEAN WHEN I GO UP THE HILL IT IS LIKE MY CAR IS GOING TO SHUT OFF. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE GARAGE SEVERAL TIME IN THE LAST MONTH FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PUMP AND THEN THE O2 SENOR WENT BAD RIGHT AFTER I HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED IS WHEN THE HESITATION STARTED. THEY JUST REPLACES THE SPARK PLUG AND THAT DIDN'T HELP IT AND THEY CAN FIND ANYTHING ELSE WRONG WITH IT.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 22, 2014
I AM SMELLING A STRONG GAS SMELL WHILE MY VEHICLE IS PARKED. I HAVE READ THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE READ THAT IT IS A PROBLEM WITH A CRACKED FUEL MODULE. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS? I AM ON A VERY TIGHT BUDGET AND CANNOT AFFORD A HUGE REPAIR BILL. I AM GOING TO TAKE IT TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR. IF THERE IS A RECALL, COULD SOMEONE SEND ME INFORMATION ON THIS? *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 9, 2013
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND REGISTERED IN MICHIGAN. CAR STARTED SMELLING STRONG OF GASOLINE. FUEL STARTED LEAKING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. NO ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE HAD OCCURRED PRIOR TO THE GAS TANK LEAKING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE FUEL PUMP/FUEL MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING IT TO LEAK GAS AND COULD OF CAUSED A FIRE. THE RECALL NUMBER #12V459000 SHOULD INCLUDE MICHIGAN ON THE STATES LISTED. I HAVE JUST RECENTLY (WITHIN THE WEEK) HAD THIS FUEL PUMP REPLACED, AND THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT KNOW OF THIS RECALL AND I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 30, 2013
UPON SMOKE TEST OF FUEL SYSTEM IT WAS FOUND THAT FUEL IS LEAKING FROM FUEL LINE WHERE THE FUEL LINE MEETS THE FUEL PUMP ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. I WAS ADVISED THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM AND TO SEE IF THIS IS AN ITEM UNDER WARRANTY THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP. I DID RECEIVE A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS ISSUE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 25, 2013
AFTER PARKING MY CAR, I STEPPED OUTSIDE AND NOTICED THAT MY CAR SMELLED LIKE GASOLINE. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD A CRACK AND WAS LEAKING FUEL WHICH WAS CAUSING THE SMELL AND A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT HE HAD SEEN THIS BEFORE WITH OTHER CHEVROLET EQUINOX VEHICLES LIKE MINE. I ASKED THE MECHANIC TO FIX THE VEHICLE AND I WOULD INVESTIGATE IF THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS PARTICULAR MAKE/MODEL. IT SEEMS IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE WAS PART OF A REGIONAL RECALL BY GENERAL MOTORS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 28, 2013
NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN PARKED. HAD TO MOVE IT OUT OF GARAGE AS SMELL WAS EXTREMELY STRONG AND SPREAD THROUGHOUT MY TWO STORY HOME. I TOOK CAR IN TO INDEPENDENT GARAGE REPAIR FOR SERVICE ONE MILE FROM MY HOME IMMEDIATELY ON 09/27/2013 AT 06:00 P.M. CLOSEST DEALERSHIP IS NINE MILES FROM MY HOME. FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC PART OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS CRACKED AND COST $545.23 FOR A NEW FUEL PUMP MODULE AND $350.00 LABOR. TOTAL COST INCLUDING SUPPLY FEES AND TAX, $942.06. FOUND OUT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS VERY SAME ISSUE. I WILL BE CALLING GM FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND CAN ALREADY ENVISION THEIR REFUSAL AS THEY CLAIM THEY MUST INSPECT VEHICLE AND DO THE REPAIR. I LIVE IN TEXAS AND AM THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS VEHICLE IN TEXAS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 29, 2013
I STARTED SMELLING GAS IN MY VEHICLE AND IT DID NOT GO AWAY. I COULDN'T SEE ANY PLACE WHERE IT WAS LEAKING SO TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. HE SAID THE GAS TANK IS LEAKING ON BOTH SIDES AND IT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 24, 2013
SEVERAL HEAT WAVES IN CT CAUSING CRACK IN FUEL PUMP MODULE. NOT ON RECALL LIST PER GM HOWEVER SHOULD BE FOR ANY SAFETY ISSUE SUCH AS THIS. SMELLED STRONG GAS ODOR AFTER DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. TOWED TO DEALER FOLLOWING MORNING -- AFRAID TO DRIVE, ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED REPLACING. DEFINITELY A GAS LEAK. NOT COVERED BY RECALL LIKE OTHER STATES. HUGE COST TO FIX. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 3, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED GASOLINE FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 18, 2013
WE STARTED SMELLING GAS IN EARLY MAY 2012. WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, WE TOOK IT INTO A MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED IT WAS THE FUEL MODULE THAT WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING AND WE PAID A SMALL FORTUNE TO GET IT REPLACED. IN OCTOBER OF THAT YEAR, GM ANNOUNCED A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT HAS REPEATEDLY SAID OUR VIN IS NOT ON THE LIST. I CANNOT SEE HOW THIS IS POSSIBLE. WHY IS THE RECALL FOR JUST A FEW STATES? WE LIVE IN OKLAHOMA, BUT THE RECALL IS FOR TEXAS. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? WHY IS NO-ONE PUSHING FOR A NATIONWIDE RECALL, AND WHY CAN WE NOT GET REIMBURSED FOR THE COSTS OF OUR REPAIRS? I HOPE YOU CAN HELP. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Fuel/propulsion system, May 28, 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. *TR