2012 Chevrolet Equinox
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 685 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 21 Equinox model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 16 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 13 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, ignitionJul 5, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Campaign 16V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, power adjustJul 23, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
Campaign 14V447000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, pressure monitoring and regulating systemsOct 19, 2011
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM" (TPMS). THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO ILLUMINATE THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WHEN THE PRESSURE IN A TIRE IS 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRESSURE. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE UNTIL THE TIRE PRESSURE IS MORE THAN 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRESSURE.
UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH. THE RESULTING CRASH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN ALSO RESULT IN PREMATURE OR IRREGULAR WEAR, POOR HANDLING, AND POOR FUEL ECONOMY.
GM DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Campaign 11V511000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
685 reports, newest first.
Visibility/wiper, Jan 30, 2019
MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING AS I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY DURING A RAIN STORM. I COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING OUT OF MY WINDSHIELD AND HAD TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY. IT WAS RAINING HARD AND I COULDN'T EVEN SEE WELL ENOUGH TO GET OUT OF THE ROAD.
Other or unspecified, Jan 26, 2019
OIL LIGHT DON'T COME ON WHEN THERE IS KNOW OIL IN THE ENGINE THE P V C FROZE AND BLOWN OUT THE BACK SEAL . THE OIL SYSTEM DO NOT WORK RIGHT. THEY SAY IN 2013 THEY FIX THE OIL SYSTEM BUT WE NEVER TOOK IN TO THE DEALERSHIP SO HOW THEY FIX IT. WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2012 AND HAVE HAD PROBLEM SINCE. MY WIFE BROUGHT THE EQUINOXE FROM KELLEY COURTESY MOTORS IN DECATUR IN 46733 . THEY SOLD MY WIFE A LEMON.
Engine, Jan 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. WHEN THE ENGINE FINALLY STARTED, IT WOULD SHUT OFF SOON AFTER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL CONTROL, VARIABLE TIMING, AND SOLENOID VALVES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V502000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,527.
Power train, Engine, Jan 24, 2019
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I AM EMAILING YOU REGARDING MY 2012 CHEVY EQUINOX AND A REAR MAIN SEAL ISSUE. I FOUND THE BELOW SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING SPECIAL COVERAGE IN MARCH OF 2015 REGARDING THE ISSUE RELATED TO MY VEHICLE. I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THIS ISSUE IN PURCHASING MY VEHICLE FROM TEAM ONE CHEVROLET IN CHARLOTTE, MI AND I HAVE RECEIVED ANY ASSISTANCE FROM GM. I HAVE BASICALLY BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS TOO BAD THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE ASSOCIATED VINS THAT WILL ACTUALLY FALL WITHIN THIS COVERAGE. ON MONDAY, JANUARY 21ST WE HAD EXCEPTIONALLY COLD WEATHER IN LANSING, MI AND MY REAR MAIN SEAL BROKE. THIS WAS DUE TO DEFAULT FROM THE PVC, WHICH IS STATED IN THIS BULLETIN. UPON REACHING OUT TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP, THIS ISSUE IS NOT COVERED. IN READING THE BULLETIN, MY CAR IS ONE OF THE IMPACTED CARS; HOWEVER, MY VIN DOES NOT MATCH THE LIST OF 'IMPACTED' VINS. THERE IS NO LOCATION WHERE THE 'IMPACTED" VINS ARE LOCATED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND I AM VERY DISAPPOINT WITH THE WAY GM IS AND HAS HANDLED THIS ISSUE. HOW IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A DOCUMENT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE VINS ASSOCIATED AND YOU HAVE TO TRUST THE DEALERSHIP TO TELL YOU IF YOUR VEHICLE QUALIFIES. I AM INCLUDING THE SPECIAL COVERAGE BULLETIN BELOW, AS WELL AS A FORUM OF UPSET CUSTOMERS WHO ALSO HAVE THIS VEHICLE. HTTPS://GM.OEMDTC.COM/TSB/SB-10057977-8108.PDF HTTPS://WWW.EQUINOXFORUM.NET/23-EQUINOX-GENERAL-DISCUSSION/15305-REAR-MAIN-SEAL-LEAK-2.HTML I HOPE TO SEE GM MAKE THIS RIGHT IN THE FUTURE AND SUPPORT THE SAFETY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. I CAN SAY THAT MY FAMILY ALL WORK FOR GM AND I PURPOSELY WENT WITH GM FOR THIS REASON. UNLESS THIS IS CORRECTED, I WILL NOT AGAIN. SINCERELY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Engine, Jan 23, 2019
USES OIL LOTS HAD TO REPLACE TIMING CHAIN AT ONLY 67000 MILES NOW BACK IN SHOP FOR ANOTHER GM KNOWN ISSUE BUT THEY WON'T COVER IT HAD THE PVC FREEZE UP WHICH CREATED EXTRA PRESSURE IN CRANK CASE AND BLEW OUT MY MAIN REAR SEAL LOST ALL OIL IN ENGINE AND WHILE IT HAD NO OIL NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON I KNEW TO SHUT OFF ENGINE WITH SOME KNOCKING NOISE I HAVE TWO SMALL KIDS AND THIS IS A LIVE AND DEATH ISSUE THAT GM WON'T TAKE CARE OF THEY PUBLISHED BULLETIN ON THIS FOR MY MAKE AND YEAR OF CAR BUT I PUT IN MY VIN AND IT'S NOT COVERED EVEN THO IT'S THE SAME PART AND DESIGN THAT'S IN QUESTION I DON'T KNOW HOW GM CAN GET AWAY WITH THIS THE CAR IS A DEATH TRAP AFTER THIS REPAIR I'LL PUT IN OVER $4000 IN REPAIRS I THINK THEY NEED TO REPLACE THIS ENGINE WITH A DIFFERENT TYPE PEOPLE ARE GONNA BE KILLED BY THIS
Engine, Jan 17, 2019
HAD TO HAVE BOTH CONVERTERS REPLACED AND THEY REPLACED THE UPSTREAM O2 SENSOR AS WELL. NOVEMBER 13, 2018 THE CAR WOULD BARELY PULL A HILL, AND WOULD ACT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO CUT OFF. WE REPLACED THE DOWNSTREAM O2 SENSOR WHICH TOOK CARE OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND THEN WE DID AN OIL CHANGE ON NOVEMBER 17, 2018. WE HAVE KEPT UP WITH ALL THE MAINTENANCE AS RECOMMENDED WITH DEXOS OIL. THE CAR IS STILL ACTING VERY SLUGGISH AND LURCHES OR REVS TO A HIGHER RPM WHILE DRIVING AT TIMES. AFTER THE OIL CHANGE TO DECEMBER 15TH, I HAD PUT AN ADDITIONAL GALLON AND A HALF OF OIL IN THE CAR BESIDES WHAT WAS PUT IN DURING THE OIL CHANGE. ON DECEMBER 15TH, WENT TO CHECK THE OIL AND NOTICED A SLIMY YELLOWISH WHITE SUBSTANCE IN THE OIL CAP OF THE CAR. ADVISED ME TO CLEAN THE CAP OUT REAL GOOD AND DRY IT OUT. DO AN OIL CHANGE TO MAKE SURE THE OIL LOOKED FINE AND WAS NOT CLOUDY. WE ALSO CHECKED THE ANTIFREEZE TO MAKE SURE THERE WAS NO OIL PRESENT. WE DID ANOTHER OIL CHANGE AND DID EVERYTHING OUR DEALERSHIP TOLD US TO DO, FOUND THE OIL LOOKED FINE, BUT SMELLED OF GAS. THAT IS WHEN WE STARTED LOOKING ONLINE AND FOUND THE OTHER COMPLAINTS. RIGHT NOW DON'T HAVE THE THOUSANDS OF EXTRA FUNDS TO SEND IT TO THE SHOP OR REPLACE THE ENGINE, BUT FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT LOOKS LIKE WHAT IS GOING TO HAVE TO HAPPEN. SATURDAY SPOKE WITH A TECH AT A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP AND HE SAID IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MY CAR, AND THAT GM SENT OUT A BULLETIN IN 2017 BUT THAT MY CAR WOULD NOT BE COVERED AS IT IS OVER THE 140,000 MILES LIMIT SINCE MY CAR IS CURRENTLY 165,000 MILES ON IT. WE ARE CURRENTLY CHECKING THE OIL EVERY 2-3 DAYS AND PUTTING OIL IN AS NEEDED, AS THIS WEEK ALONG WE HAVE ADDED ALMOST 2 QUARTS OF OILS AND HAVE WENT LESS THAN 200 MILES. I REFUSE TO DRIVE IT ON THE HIGHWAY AS I'M AFRAID THAT SOMETHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN AND I'M GOING TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT, SO I TAKE ALL BACK ROADS.
Power train, Engine, Jan 15, 2019
MY 2012 EQUINOX HAS ABOUT 122,000 MILES ON IT. I BOUT IT IN 2012, NEW. ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO, IT FREQUENTLY BEGAN TO JERK AND ALMOST STALL OUT WHEN IN DRIVE AND AT A STOP. I WOULD HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL MOST TIMES TO KEEP IT FROM JERKING SO HARD. IT ALSO RAN VERY LOUDLY. THEN A FEW DAYS AGO THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, BUT THEN WENT OFF AFTER I FILLED UP MY GAS TANK. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP YESTERDAY AND THEY SAID MY CAR WAS LOW ON OIL, SO I TOLD THEM THAT IT WAS DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY DID. BUT THE ALSO SAID THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY TIMING CHAIN, WHICH WOULD BE ABOUT $2000 DOLLARS AND THEY SAID THAT MY CAR MAY BE BURNING OIL AND IF THAT'S THE CASE THEN I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE TIMING CHAIN AND PISTONS AND THE PRICE WOULD BE DOUBLE. I PICKED MY CAR UP YESTERDAY AFTER THE OIL WAS CHANGED AND THE CARE DROVE FINE. THEN, THIS AFTERNOON WHILE IN THE CAR LINE TO PICK UP MY SON FROM SCHOOL. MY CAR COMPLETELY STALLED OUT WHILE IN DRIVE AND AT A COMPLETE STOP. IT EASILY RESTARTED BUT THEN STALLED OUT AGAIN ABOUT 2 MINUTES LATE IN THE LINE. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME AFTER THAT BUT I AM NOW CONCERNED FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY WHEN DRIVING A CAR THAT STALLS OUT WHILE IN DRIVE. I READ UP ON MY VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM OTHERS WITH THE SAME MAKE,MODEL, AND YEAR. SOMETHING DEFINITELY NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS AS GM DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE. THANK YOU.
Engine, Jan 14, 2019
SUDDEN LOSS OF OIL.
Engine, Jan 13, 2019
CAR IS USING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. CAR IS MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR BASIS. OIL IS BEING CHECKED EVERY 2-3 DAYS DUE TO AMOUNT OF OIL BEING USED AT WHICH TIME I HAVE TO ADD ABOUT 2 QUARTS OF OIL TO CAR. I HABE ONLY HAD CAR 17 MONTHS AND HAVE ALREADY REPLACED BOTH OXYGEN SENSORS BOTH CATALYST CONVERTORS AND DONE 3 OIL CHANGES. ONLY USE OIL WITH DEXOS IN IT AS RECOMMENDED. CHECK ENGINE LIKE HAS COME ON A COUPLE TIMES WITH CODE SAYING RUNNING TOO RICH. OIL SMELLS LIKE GASOLINE ON THE STICK. HABE ALSO HAD A WHITE SLIMEY SUBSTANCE ON THE OIL CAP. SPOKE WITH REPAIR TECH AT CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND HE STATED ITS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MY ENGINE. BULLENTIN DOES NOT COVER MY CAR SINCE I HAVE 165,000 MILES ON IT.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Jan 12, 2019, crash
THIS VEHICLE FREQUENTLY LOSES CHARGE ON BATTERY BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ARE NEW. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 70K MILES ALSO THROWS UP COMPUTER CODES RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN IT WANTS TO. I PURCHASED IT USED WITH 40K MILES AND HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE. I HAVE QUOTES FOR OVER 2K IN REPAIRS AND WAS TOLD AT TIME OF PURCHASE ALL RECALLS WERE CARED FOR. WAS PURCHASED CERTIFIED PREOWNED FROM A DEALERSHIP. EVERY TIME I FIX SOMETHING THERE'S ANOTHER PROBLEM.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Jan 8, 2019
SERVICE STABILITRAK SYSTEM WARNING MESSAGE APPEARS WITH ASSOCIATED ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS. OCCURRING RANDOMLY, THOUGH SEEMINGLY ASSOCIATED WITH WEIGHT IN THE REAR CARGO AREA OF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN HITTING LARGER BUMPS IN THE ROAD WHILE HIGHWAY AND CITY DRIVING, THE LIGHTS WILL ILLUMINATE WITH DINGING ALERT. DURATION OF THE MESSAGE VARIES FROM A COUPLE OF SECONDS TO MINUTES BEFORE ALL LIGHTS EXTINGUISH. SERVICE CENTER REPORTED CODE C0045 - REPLACE L/R HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY, THOUGH VARIOUS REFERENCES ONLINE INDICATE THE SOLUTION FOR OTHERS ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE WITH SOME DEALERSHIP MAINTENANCE SHOPS TRYING MULTIPLE FIXES WITH NO AVAIL. HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE 2017.
Visibility/wiper, Jan 7, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO AIR COMING FORM THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH CAUSED THE DEFROSTER TO FAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ELKLAND CHEVROLET (505 E MAIN ST, ELKLAND, PA 16920), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V489000 (VISIBILITY). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,664. *TT CONSUMER STATED DEFROST VENTS DOES NOT BLOW AIR TO CLEAR THE WINDSHEILD OF CONDENSATION.*JB
Visibility/wiper, Jan 5, 2019
1/4/2019 6:45 A.M. IN A HEAVY RAINSTORM, IN THE DARK, DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT A HIGH SPEED IN THE LEFT-HAND LANE, I TURNED MY WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED TO MAX. THE WIPER'S STOPPED WORKING. I LOST COMPLETE VISIBILITY. I COULD HEAR THE MOTOR FOR THE WIPERS MOVING BUT NOTHING WORKED. IN AN INCREDIBLE PANIC, I TRIED TO TURN THEM ON/OFF, TO NO AVAIL. THIS WAS AN INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND I HAD TO THINK ABOUT WHAT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD LOOKED LIKE FROM MEMORY JUST SO I COULD PULL OFF WITHOUT BEING HIT/CAUSING A MULTIPLE CAR ACCIDENT, AND WITHOUT BEING KILLED. I HAD TO NAVIGATE, WITH NO VISIBILITY AND MANAGED TO GET OFF THE ROAD'A BIT TOO FAR MIGHT I ADD. THIS IN TURN CAUSED ME TO BE STUCK IN THE MUD AS I SLIDE TO A SUDDEN STOP. THE TOW AND REPAIRS COST ME $625.87. I'VE DONE MY RESEARCH AND I'M SHOCKED TO SEE SO MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. SADLY, HAD I WRECKED MY INSURANCE WOULD HAVE MADE ALL REPAIRS AND POTENTIALLY SUED GM FOR RESTITUTION. WHY IS THERE A RECALL TO FIX THIS IN CANADA AND NOT HERE IN THE US? GM SHOULD LIVE UP TO ITS NAME AND REPUTATION AND REIMBURSE ME THIS MONEY FOR THESE REPAIRS AND SHOULD ALSO IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZE THIS PROBLEM AND DO A RECALL. I AM SURE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SO MANY OTHERS WHO WERE NOT FORTUNATE ENOUGH, OR WILLING TO SHARE THIS AS I HAVE. I WONDER HOW MANY WRECKS OR INJURY'S THAT HAVE BEEN CAUSED DUE TO THIS DEFECT. IS GM REALLY THE COMPANY THEY PROMOTE THEMSELVES TO BE?
Engine, Visibility/wiper, Jan 2, 2019
EXHAUST CAM SHAFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN 1 YEAR. CAM SHAFT INTAKE ACCUATOR REPLACED 1 TIME. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY. ERROR CODE P0014/P0013 CONFIRMED BY DEALERSHIP AT TIME OF REPAIRS. RECENTLY HAD FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER TRANSMISSION FAILED. ALSO WHILE TRAVELING VIA FREEWAY DURING A HEAVY RAIN STORM THIS CAR HAS 58000 MILES AT THIS TIME AND VERY WELL MAINTAINED.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Dec 29, 2018
BRIEFLY, FOR THE LAST MONTH AND A HALF I HAVE EXPERIENCED ROUGH IDLE ON START AND ROUGH IDLE & STALL WITH THE CAR LOSING POWER AND GOING DEAD AT RED LIGHTS AND IN TRAFFIC WHILE IN DRIVE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE AUTO MECHANIC AND STORED CODES SUGGESTED REPLACING O2 SENSORS, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND A TUNE-UP WOULD RESOLVE THE ISSUE; I REPLACED ALL OF THE ABOVE TO THE TUNE OF 1400.00; THE ISSUE OF ROUGH IDLING, STALL & LOSING POWER, GOING DEAD AT THE LIGHT/ SITTING IN TRAFFIC HAS NOT RESOLVED. THE 2012 EQUINOX IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE; IT JUST KEEPS STALLING AND GOING DEAD/LOSING POWER WHILE IN DRIVE. I HAVE SPENT ALMOST 1400.00 TRYING TO DIAGNOSE AND FIX THIS ISSUE SINCE DECEMBER 1. MY CAR DOES NOT HAVE THE CEL BUT STILL IDLES ROUGHLY, STALLS AND LOSES POWER/STOPS RANDOMLY AT RED LIGHTS AND IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO SAFELY USE THE 2012 EQUINOX FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE OUT OF THE FOUR WEEKS OF DECEMBER. OUT OF FRUSTRATION I GOOGLED MY EXPERIENCES WITH THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THAT THIS APPARENTLY IS A COMMON ISSUE THAT WAS FOUND IN THE 2011 MODEL (SEE NHTSA ID# 10430919; 10437891; 10499684 & 10413320. RECALL#11195 & 12312. BULLETIN #PI0562, PI0202A, PIP4716 & PI0469). APPARENTLY THIS ISSUE WAS NOT FIXED OR ADDRESSED IN SUBSEQUENT MODELS AS I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE A SERVICE BULLETIN OR RECALL ALTHOUGH MY CAR A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY 1,000'S OF DOLLARS DIAGNOSING AND FIXING KNOWN MANUFACTURE DEFECTS. SUBSEQUENT VEHICLES MADE AFTER THE ISSUE WAS FOUND IN TH 2011 SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED OR SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER SERVICE BULLETINS & RECALLS ESPECIALLY SINCE THE CAR IDLES ROUGH WHEN STARTING, LOSES POWER AND CUTS OFF WHILE IN DRIVE WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE IN STOP & GO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC OR AT STREET RED LIGHTS- THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND CAN RESULT IN AN UNNECESSARY ACCIDENT OR EVEN GOD FORBID A FATALITY.
Power train, Dec 29, 2018
WATER PUMP LEAK
Engine, Dec 29, 2018
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. SO MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS. IS THERE A SERVICE BULLETIN AVAILABLE FOR THIS ISSUE?
Engine, Dec 27, 2018
RECALLED MOTOR WAS RECALLED DUE TO ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION GM FAILED TO REPLACE BEARINGS AND HONE CYLINDERS THAT SHOWED SIGNS OF BURNING DEALER AGREED TO REPLACE PISTONS RINGS AND PISTONS NOTHING ELSE .DID NOT DO ANY MUCH TO RESOLVE MOTOR PROBLEM SHOULD HAVE REPALCED MOTOR COMPLETLY
Engine, Dec 26, 2018
CAR STALLS AND JERKS REALLY HARD UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON WHEN IT HAPPENS, HAD IT CHECKED AND IT SHOWS BAD CAMSHAFT SENSOR, BUT IT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND STILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE, THIS IS ALL AFTER THEY FIXED MY ENGINE FROM USING TOO MUCH OIL. IT STARTS FINE AND IDLES FINE BUT STALLS AND JERKS UNDER ACCELERATION, BUT IT DOESN'T ALWAYS DO THIS, IT MAINLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU DRIVE A FEW MILES STOP AT THE STORE THEN GO BACK OUT AND START IT UP. WHICH IT STILL STARTS JUST FINE, THEN WHEN YOU GO TO TAKE OFF IT DOES THE STALL/JERK WHEN YOU TRY TO ACCELERATE. I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS VEHICLE AND ISSUE AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE.
Electrical system, Visibility, Dec 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO WILSONVILLE CHEVROLET (26051 SOUTH WEST BOONES FERRY ROAD, WILSONVILLE, OR 97070, (866) 279-5360) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,265. *TT CONSUMER STATED RECALLED IN CANADA BUT NOT THE US.*JB
Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 24, 2018
THERE WAS A RECALL FOR MAJOR OIL CONSUMPTION SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHECKED, SAID EVERYTHING WAS GOOD...BS!! I CHANGED OIL IN OCT, COMPLETELY DRY IN DEC! I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE INTAKE/EXHAUST POSITION ACTUATORS TWICE NOW. FLUTTERING SOUND IN THE ENGINE WHEN CRANKED. NOW I HAVE (4) DIFFERENT CODES 3 OF WHICH PERTAIN TO FUEL PRESSURE REG/SYSTEM RAIL AND THE OTHER ONCE AGAIN FOR THE POSITION ACTUATOR. AND IT RAN FINE BEFORE BEING PARKED IN GARAGE FOR ONLY A COUPLE HOURS, ONCE STARTED IT SHOOK AND VIBRATED VIOLENTLY.
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PCV VALVE WAS FAULTY AND HEAT WOULD NOT BLOW PROPERLY FROM THE AIR VENTS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DARTMOUTH MOTORS (320 JOHN STARK HWY, NEWPORT, NH 03773, (888) 223-2117, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Dec 20, 2018
1.EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION FROM DAY 1 - WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL, 2.FLUTTERING SOUND IN THE ENGINE WHEN CRANKED. 3.IDLING ROUGH FOR A LOOOOONNNNG TIME. 4. REPLACED BOTH INTAKE & EXHAUST CAM SENSORS 5. REMOVED AND REPLACED FAN DRIVE BELT. 6.CAR STARTED SHIFTING ROUGHLY. 7. STARTED IDLING SO LOW THAT I HAD TO KEEP MY FOOT ON THE GAS SO IT WOULDN'T SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND CUT OFF. MOSTLY WHEN I WAS STOPPED BUT STARTED SHAKING AND CUTTING OFF WHEN I JUST SLOW DOWN. SAME THING WHEN I BACK UP. ALSO WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN. LAST TIME I DROVE IT (2 DAYS AGO) IT SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND CUT OFF ON ME 4 TIMES. WAITING FOR THE DEALER TO CALL ME BACK NOW.. PLEASE MAKE GM/CHEVROLET DO A RECALL!!! THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!
Other or unspecified, Engine, Dec 15, 2018
I HAVE A 2012 CHEVY EQUINOX WITH UNDER 76,000 MILES ON IT TELL ME IT NEED A NEW TIMING CHAIN. THE CRAMSHAFT POSITION HAS ISSUES. I TURNED THE CAR ON ONE DAY TO GO TO WORK AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAN ON I'M BEING TOLD THAT'S THE ISSUE. I'M NOT UNDERSTANDING HOW A CAR 6 YEARS OLD NEEDS ENGINE WORK TO THIS EXTENT!?
Engine, Dec 14, 2018
ENGINE STARTING USING 1 1/2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 400 MILES IF WE DRIVE 1000 MILES ENGINE LIGHT COME ON THIS IS A 2012 CHEVY EQUINOX DEALER SAID THEY WILL REBUILD THE MOTOR UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WE WILL WAIT AND SEE WHAT OTHER PROBLEMS ARISE OUT OF THIS REBUILD ....PROBLEMS WE NEVER HAD BEFORE