We cleaned the ports, changed the battery. Had vehicle towed, took first to firestone a day later, the found a code they said needed the chevy computers (p069e, u0073, d1231) - took to chevy a week later (bellavia chevy, rutherford, NJ), dealer said they found no codes - could be the battery. Car died in the middle of the NJ turnpike at almost exit 18e/w. Car "stabilitrak icon" and service stabilitrak" msg & "tire pressure monitor" light, then "brake icon" and "abs icon" with "service power steering" msg, then "service all wheel drive system" msg - all while the icons are on - car lost all power. Īll problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinoxįirst time: March 21 - NJ turnpike. Knowing the engines will blow a rod do to the oil issue. When Chevrolet has none about this issue and refuses to fix. Not fair to have to pay over $15000 and still making payments on a lawn ornament. Hard to believe a regular maintain vehicle would just die the way it did. This is a manufacture defect and could have been alot worse if I was going any faster or been out in the dark stranded somewhere. Have looked into repair cost about 7 to 8 thousand that I cam not afford and still makin car payments. Due to not being dependent on getting to work. Replaced starter, camshaft and crankshaft sensor, new pcm, valve cover. Screen went out and engine reduced power light came on and died. Parked car for another week or so drove 2 miles down road to store. ![]() Traction stability light had came on never went off. Put new battery in drove to work for about 2 days still. Car was parked until I could get a new battery approx 1 week. Have had issues with starting since picked up had to carry jump start box in car. Took to chevy dealer on Nov 3rd for windshield wiper motor replacement. Have had some hesitation problems throughout while. Oil changes done every 3 to 7 thousand miles. Jan 2020 had to have front main seal oil ring replaced. In June 2019 replaced front tire that were new due to passenger tire wear also new battery and oil change. Purchased vehicle certified pre owned may 2019 with 56,000 miles. Their was no visibility of rust in december2022.Īll problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox The vehicle went from excellent condition to unsafe to drive in one day. The emergency brake cable, and control arm is rusted into. 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. I filed a complaint with bbb auto-line, they closed the case said the vehicle was to old. They couldn't do a buyback on the Equinox. Customer has been advised of our findings. L would recommend to park the unit and get alternative transportation and replacing the vehicle due to rust. Unit looks unsafe and unstable to drive due to rear under vehicle rust. This assessment is visual and at this time. The rear drive shaft has been removed for unknown reasons. ![]() 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. On, I had the dealership do a multi-point vehicle inspection. ![]() The house technician said it was unsafe to put it on a lift. I took the chevy Equinox to the chevy dealership to have the oil changed.
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