23 of the
1,118 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox are about the
braking system — 2% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
80,858 miles.
I took the Chevy Equinox to the Chevy dealership to have the oil changed. The House Technician said it was unsafe to put it on a lift. The entire frame was corroded. On 02/28/2023, I had the dealership do a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection. This is their findings: #1-1010: INSPECTIONS INSPECT/CHECK inspect due to customer request Inspected unit due to customers request found excessive rear under body rust and left rear upper control arm is held on by two bolts, but structure is unstable due to corrosion. The rear drive shaft has been removed for unknown reasons. This assessment is visual and at this time. Unit looks unsafe and unstable to drive due to rear under vehicle rust. l would recommend to park the unit and get alternative transportation and replacing the vehicle due to rust. Customer has been advised of our findings. I called GM and reported the problem. They couldn't do a buyback on the Equinox. I filed a complaint with BBB AUTO-LINE, they closed the case said the vehicle was to old. GM said the Equinox came from up north, and since I live in Arkansas the climate change made the vehicles frame rust rapidly due to the moisture. The emergency brake cable, and control arm is rusted into. The vehicle went from excellent condition to unsafe to drive in one day. Their was no visibility of rust in December2022.
NHTSA complaint #11516512 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesLittle Rock, AR
SERVICE BRAKES
I'VE TAKEN MY EQUINOX TO MULTIPLE MECHANICS AND NO ONE EVER TOLD ME ANYTHING ABOUT IT . MY VEHICLE USES AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL AFTER . MY OIL CHANGES HAVE TO BE EVERY 3 WEEKS. . WHEN TURNING ON MY VEHICLE IT SOUNDS LIKE A TRACTOR IS READY TO GO. I HAVE A SMALL SUV THAT I KNOW NEVER MADE THAT LOUD NOISE.
NHTSA complaint #11399503 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 144,349 milesSavannah, TN
SERVICE BRAKES
IT USES OIL LIKE CRAZY. WE HAVE CHANGED EVERYTHING,BESIDES GETTING A NEW MOTOR. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK TONIGHT AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON OUT OF NO WHERE. MY BRAKES WHERE TRYING TO LOCK UP. WHEN YOU CRANK IT NOW IT MAKES A FUNNY NOICE
NHTSA complaint #11360354 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesDyersburg, TN
SERVICE BRAKES
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY POWER ENGINE LITE COMES ON AND ACTS LIKE IT IS GOING TO CUT OFF , SOME TIMES IT DOES. MY ABS LITE COMES ON AT ANYTIME, WHEN COMING TO A STOP MY BRAKES SLIP AND ACTS LIKE IT DOES NOT WANT TO CATCH, BRAKES ARE NEW! ALSO THE 2010 USES ABOUT 4 TO 5 QT IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES AND THERE IS NO LEAKS. DEFOGGER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. AND KNOW HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS. HAVE CHANGED THE O2 SENSOR STILL SAYS THEY NEED TO BE CHANGED, HAVE CHANGED THE MANIFOLD AND SAYS THAT STILL NEEDS O BE CHANGED, ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. STABILLIY TRACK LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME AS WELL. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER 6 YEARS!
NHTSA complaint #11351250 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesAlvaton, KY
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKES APPLY BY THEMSELVES, BRINGING CAR TO A STOP. CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME, INCLUDING WHEN TRYING TO CROSS A BUSY HIGHWAY, ETC.
NHTSA complaint #11338750 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pontiac, MI
SERVICE BRAKES
I HAVE TO REPLACE THROTTLE BODY BECAUSE MY CAR WOULD JUST STALL WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AS WELL AS REPLACING MY MUFFLER. CURRENTLY I HAVE A NEW SET OF BRAKES THAT SQUEAL LIKE NO TOMORROW AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT JUST CAME ON GIVING ME CODES TO REPLACE 2 CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SOLENOID ACTUATOR AND FINALLY THE CAR IT TURNING INTO A COMPLETE RUST BUCKET. .
NHTSA complaint #11309451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nacogodches, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
OIL COMSUMPTION, ABS LIGHT WANT GO OFF. STABLEIZER TRACK LIGHT WANT GO OFF AND THE DASHBOARD LIGHT WARNING WITH THE CAR AND THE WIGGLE LINES WNAT GO OFF. NOW MY DASHBORAD BRAKE LIGHT IS ON. EVERY TIME I START THE CAR UP ALL THESE LIGHTS COME ON AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. I HAVE HAD IT CODED BUT NOTHING COMES UP. AND MY IGNITION IS STARTING TO SLIP WHEN I CRANK IT . IT DOES NOT MATTER IF I AM MOVING OR NOT THE LIGHTS STILL STAY ON.
NHTSA complaint #11219986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 174,000 milesRoanoke Rapids, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD GOING 55MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOOSE SPEED CONTROL TO ALMOST 20 MPH. I TRY TO PRESS THE GAS TO ACCELERATE AND IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKES ARE BEING PRESSED DOWN. HAVE TO PRESS GAS PEDAL ALMOST TO THE FLOOR TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. IMMEDIATELY TURNED ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS TO ALERT VEHICLES BEHIND ME. STABILITRK LIGHT AND TC LIGHT COMES ON. I HAVE READ PLENTY OF FORUMS HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 2010 CHEVERELET EQUINOX AND NOBODY SEEMS TO KNOW THE SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS AND BREAK SPECIALIST LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND THEY ARE CONFUSED TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. I HAVE A SMALL CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT. THANK GOD WE WEREN'T ON A 70 MPH HIGHWAY AND THAT HAPPENED. THERE COULD HAVE BEEN FATALITIES. I DONT HAVE ANY MECHANIC RECEIPTS BECAUSE THEY DONT KNOW WHAT TO START TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH. THEY SAID IT COULD BE NUMEROUS IDEAS( BRAKES, THROTTLE, ELECTRICAL, ETC). THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY!!
NHTSA complaint #11097707 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesSpringfield, OH
SERVICE BRAKES
ONCE VEHICLE REACHES 25 MPH THE STABILITY CONTROL TURNS OFF AND SIMULTANEOUSLY THE ABS TURNS OFF AND AWD TURNS OFF ASS WELL
NHTSA complaint #11045401 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 124,000 milesDante, SD
SERVICE BRAKES
STABILITRAK SERVICE LIGHT IS ON AND ABS LIGHT IS ON
NHTSA complaint #11040076 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,656 milesLamoore, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR WHILE BEING OPERATED, AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION, ABS SENSOR, AND MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,656.
NHTSA complaint #11020377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,300 milesFairfield, OH
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE WITH THE ENGINE RPMS AT 6,000 WHEN THE CONTACT REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REVERSE AND THE "D" ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS BLINKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ONSTAR PRODUCED CODES P0776 AND P0700. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,300. ..UPDATED 08/30/17 *BF
NHTSA complaint #10969705 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,417 milesSarasota, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I WENT DIRECTLY TO CHEVY DEALER. THEY FOUND THAT THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY AS THE RUBBER SEAL INTO THE BREAK MASTER CYLINDER HAD FAILED. THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE BOOSTER AND FLUSH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AT A COST OF $1,210.92. I DISCOVERED THAT THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM HAD LEAD TO RECALLS IN 2010 OF TOYOTA AVALONS AND HIGHLANDERS. ALSO NISSAN IN 2009 RECALLED SENTRAS FOR SAME REASON. MY CHEVY SERVICE MANAGER CONFIRMED THAT MY BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE WAS THE SAME CAUSE. I HAVE CONTACTED CHEVROLET HEADQUARTERS AND THEY REFUSE TO DISCUSS THE MATTER WITH ME AND REFUSE TO GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION ON THEIR EXPERIENCE OF THIS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE.CAN YOU HELP ME?WHY IS THERE NO GM RECALL ?
NHTSA complaint #10906209 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,988 milesVenice, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
I HAD EXITED I75 AND WAS DRIVING ON A 35MPH COUNTY ROAD WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. I WAS DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED IN ANTICIPATION OF STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION. STEPPED ON THE BRAKES ON MY 2010 CHEVY EQUINOX AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN, BUT CAR WAS STILL ROLLING. NO WARNING SIGN FROM THE COMPUTER IN THE CAR. I'M SURE THERE ARE OTHERS OUT THERE WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT. MAJOR DRIVER/ROAD SAFETY ISSUE!!
NHTSA complaint #10891466 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,000 milesMarion, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
I HAVE TO REPLACE ONE OF THE TIRE HUBS ON MY CAR BECAUSE THE STABILIZABILITY TRACK IS MESSED UP. COSTING ME OVER $650. THE LIGHTS CAME ON ONE DAY TO GET IT SERVICED. THAT IS THE ONLY REASON I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG.
NHTSA complaint #10840477 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesHessmer, LACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
ON AUGUST 21,2015 I WAS COMING HOME WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD I ENTERED A CURVE AND MY STEERING WHEEL DID NOT TURN WITH THE CURVE MY CAR CONTINUED GOING STRAIGHT I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AND THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR SO I WENT INTO THE DITCH WRECKING MY CAR IT WAS TOTALED AND I WAS HURT THE CAR WAS TOTALED THE CHEVROLET DEALER TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN AND THEY WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE THEY HAD A SPECIAL WARRANTY FUND TO COVER THE COST OF REPAIR OF THE STEERING PROBLEM THERE HAD BEEN OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM--NEEDLESS TO SAY MY TOTALLY WRECKED CAR COULD NOT BE BROUGHT TO THE DEALER --I WAS TOLD TO CALL ROADSIDE SERVICE TO TOW IT IN AND FIX THE PROBLEM--A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED ON THE POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM--I COULD OF BEEN KILLED AND AT THE AGE OF 71 YEARS VERY THANKFUL THAT GOD WAS WITH ME AND SAVED MY LIFE THANK YOU --GOD BLESS!!! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10763008 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,440 milesBonita Springs, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED AND LEAKED BRAKE FLUID INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER CAUSING LOSS OF 100% BRAKING CAPACITY. FIST OCCURANCE COVERED UNDER VEHICLEWARRANTY. RE-OCCURENCE OF THE SAME PROBLEM WAS ON AUGUST 5, 2015. GENERAL MOTORS CORP. DECLINED TO FIX THE SECOND IDENTICAL PROBLEM NO CHARGE AND STATED THEY WERE CLOSING THE CLAIM. FOR REFERENCE THE GM CLAIM NUMBER IS 71-1509267023.
NHTSA complaint #10759480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,000 milesSusquehanna, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION AND MADE THE CAR GO INTO LOW POWER MODE, HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE HIGHWAY, RESTART IT MANY TIME TO GO AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10689376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,823 milesBAY Shore, NY
SERVICE BRAKES
COMING OFF OF EXIT 50 ON SUNRISE HWY IN LONG ISLAND N.Y. A CROSS STREET LIGHT TURNED RED AND THE TRAFFIC WAS STOPPING SO I APPLIED THE BRAKES ON MY CAR, THE BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE TRYING TO STOP. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THE CAR HAS 51823 MILES ON IT.
NHTSA complaint #10627960 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesHarrisburg, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT A SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND THE BRAKE LINE WAS NOT DETECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
NHTSA complaint #10578096 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,000 milesCollins, OH
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES WHERE THEY EVENTUALLY RESPONDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
NHTSA complaint #10577065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,250 milesGilbert, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REAR SEAL FAILED AND FLUID COMPLETELY FILLED THE BRAKE BOOSTER CAUSING THE BRAKES TO APPLY. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN THE TRAFFIC LANE WITHOUT ANY WARNING (BRAKE LIGHTS) TO THE VEHICLES BEHIND ALMOST CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #10562165 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,465 milesCincinnati, OH
SERVICE BRAKES
JUST BOUGHT AND BEING TOLD IT IS NOT COVERED BY ANY WARRANTY HAVING ISSUES WITH THE DEFOGGERS AND ALL THE WINDOWS ARE FOGGING A LOT . TRIED TO CRACK THE WINDOWS TO VENT THE OUT THE CAR NO HELP. INSTRUMENT PROBLEMS. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10558514 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.