2015 Chevrolet Equinox

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/31/2020· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

  MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN HAVING ISSUES FOR A COUPLE WEEKS WITH ROUGH IDLE AND MY RPMS REVING WHEN I LET OFF THE GAS PEDAL. ON 12/26/20, MY VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING IT. UPON RESTARTING IT, IT WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE, BUT NO DASH LIGHTS WERE ON. I HAD IT TOWED TO A SHOP TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. THE SHOP INFORMED ME THAT IT HAD LOST ALL OF THE OIL DUE TO A BUSTED MAIN SEAL. HE TOLD ME THAT HE HAD A BULLETIN THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM IN MY VEHICLE. THE SEAL IS BUSTED BECAUSE THE DESIGN OF MY CAR ALLOWS MOISTURE INTO THE MANIFOLD WHICH THEN FREEZES AND BUSTS THE SEAL. IT IS COSTING ME $1500 TO FIX THE SEAL AND CLEAN THE MOISTURE FROM FROM THE MANIFOLD. I AM TOLD THAT THERE IS NO WAY TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN. I AM VERY SCARED THAT I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I HAVE TALK TO CHEVY, BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED.

• 12/31/2019· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019, ABOUT 7:30 AM WHILE DRIVING ON A 3 LANE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 55 MPH DURING A HEAVY RAIN DOWNPOUR, MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. THEY SUDDENLY STOPPED MOVING WHILE IN MOTION, ONE EXTENDING OFF THE WINDSHIELD, THE OTHER STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. I INSTANTLY HAD ZERO VISIBILITY AND WAS IN DANGER OF CRASHING. THERE WERE MANY OTHER VEHICLES DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS TERRIFIED BUT SOMEHOW MANAGED TO MANEUVER MY VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BY ROLLING DOWN MY WINDOW AND STICKING MY HEAD OUT TO SEE JUST ENOUGH TO PULL OVER SAFELY. MY ORDEAL WAS NOT OVER BECAUSE THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WAS NOT THAT WIDE AND DUE TO THE NATURE OF MY JOB, I WAS FULLY AWARE THAT IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO BE ON THE SIDE OF A HIGHWAY, ESPECIALLY DURING BAD WEATHER, BECAUSE OTHER DRIVERS MIGHT NOT SEE YOU AND COMPLETELY CRASH INTO YOU GOING FULL SPEED, THUS MY LIFE WAS IN SERIOUS DANGER. I FRANTICALLY LOCATED AND CALLED FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WHILE WATCHING TRAFFIC ANXIOUSLY IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR. I WAS IN COMPLETE PANIC MODE AND COULD BARELY FOCUS. I DECIDED THAT IT WAS TOO DANGEROUS TO WAIT THERE FOR EMERGENCY HELP SO I GOT OUT OF MY CAR AND MANUALLY WIPED THE WINDSHIELD CLEAR AND BEGAN DRIVING ON THE SHOULDER SLOWLY TO THE NEAREST EXIT WHICH WAS ABOUT 3/4 MILE AWAY. I MADE IT OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND DROVE CAUTIOUSLY UNTIL I MADE IT HOME. MY ORDEAL WAS TRAUMATIZING. WHAT MADE THIS ENTIRE NIGHTMARE WORSE IS THAT AFTER GOING ONLINE TO TRY TO FIND OUT WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE WIPER FAIL, I SAW THAT THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM HAD HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE AND CHEVY HAS YET TO RECALL THE WIPERS. I HAD MY WIPERS FIXED BY A CHEVY DEALER IN HOMEWOOD IL., THE REPAIR MECHANIC HAD SEEN MY PROBLEM MANY TIMES. THIS IS AN OUTRAGE. DOES CHEVY CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS LIVES?

• 12/30/2022· SERVICE BRAKES

  The brake system is locking up different wheels because the module thinks traction has been lost. This caused my daughter to spin around and go off the road. The part is on back order through gm - I have tried to obtain one from other sources with no luck - all the parts places I spoke to have been waiting on these for months which tells me there is a lot of cars affected.

• 12/30/2019· ENGINE

  NO WARNING ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE STALLING (P011 AND P016 CODES) TOOK TO AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP NEW ENGINE REFURBISHED $5000 NEW $10,000 UNFORTUNATELY NO FUNDS FOR EITHER JUST OVER 100,000 MILES AND STILL OWE $13,000 I UNDERSTAND THESE ARE THE SAME ISSUES THAT HAVE BEEN NOTED IN FIRST GENERATION VEHICLE. I NOW HAVE TO LOOK FOR A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE WHILE PAYING FOR ONE THAT DOES NOT WORK.

• 12/29/2025· ENGINE

  The 2.4 liter engine in my car has had excessive oil consumption. now the engine oil is like peanut butter and the blow by out the oil fill is strong.

• 12/29/2022· ENGINE

  My SUV uses a lot of oil. I'm not sure where it is going. Also my brakes squeal something awful. ever since I had the car.And it stalls most everytime I stop at red lights or when I park. My check engine light is on all of the time. It simply will not operate at those low speeds. The engine starts to lag and idle really bad. I ran the codes and it said it was the camshaft positioning sensor. I've owned the SUV for 18 months. I don't know what the lemon laws are where I live, but I believe it's a total lemon.

• 12/29/2022· ENGINE

  The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed a massive oil leak underneath the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed an oil seal leak. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

• 12/29/2021· ENGINE

  2015 Chevy Equinox with Excessive oil Consumption. Known complaints for this model. My engine seized up . No warning . Oil had been changed

• 12/29/2021· ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

  In July/August 2021, the driver side windshield wiper got stuck mid-swipe. The only way to get it to go down was to physically move it. I was driving on the interstate in the middle of a downpour. Had to pull over several times on the way home because periodically it would move back up and get stuck. When it wasn't stuck I had to lean to the right to see out of the right side of the windshield to get home. For about 20 miles. My husband figured out the issue and purchased the malfunctioning part and repaired it. In December 2021, my engine seized at a stoplight. I coaxed the car out of the way and got it on the side of the road. The only warning to this was an occasional "ticking" noise, that never seemed to happen when my husband listened to it. We assumed it was the timing chain, but after having it towed to the dealer we were told it was an "oil consumption" issue. The "oil life" alert had been on for about a month, and I had planned on getting an oil change the weekend this happened. However, little did I know that the vehicle had ZERO oil in it. The low oil pressure light never came on. As a matter of fact no warning lights ever came on. The vehicle is now sitting at the dealership, unmoving because the fix is $8300.

• 12/29/2020· ENGINE

  THE CAR STOPPED WHILE DRIVING AND TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC SHOP WHO DIAGNOSED THE REASON DUE TO A BROKE CHAIN AND THIS CAR HAS FREQUENT OIL CHANGES EVERY 3000 MILES AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION OR EVEN WARNING SIGNS PRIOR NOW THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT APPEARS TO HAVE THESE SAME ISSUES SEVERAL YEARS BACK AND THERE WERE RECALL AND I BELIEVE THAT MY CAR IS ALSO PART OF THIS SAME PROBLEM AND I NEED TO KNOW IF MY VEHICLE CAN GET FIXED UNDER THE RECALL POLICY.

• 12/28/2025· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I am submitting this complaint due to a serious mechanical failure involving the vehicle’s transmission system. The transmission developed a fluid leak that resulted in a sudden loss of proper hydraulic pressure, causing abrupt and unintended vehicle movement while driving. This malfunction created a hazardous driving condition and nearly caused an accident. Given that the vehicle has approximately 77,000 miles, this type of transmission failure is premature and raises concerns regarding a potential manufacturing or component defect. Immediate review and corrective action are requested due to the safety implications of this issue.

• 12/28/2022· ENGINE

  Engine failed as a result of a constant oil leak. My and others safety was put at risk because the engine died while I was traveling on the road. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. There was no warning lamps or messages.

• 12/28/2019· WHEELS

  TIRE PRESSURE READINGS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL GIVE ALERT IN COLD WEATHER. EVEN WHEN TIRE PRESSURE IS MAINTAINED MANUALLY THERE IS ANXIETY ABOUT PUTTING TOO MUCH AIR INTO TIRES EVEN WHEN COLD. INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTERS 26 - 29 PSI WHEN IN ACTUALLY THERE IS 35 PSI IN TIRES.

• 12/28/2019· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

  CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND HAS CHEVY SERVICE DEPARTMENT CERTIFIED BAD TIMING BELT. CAR HAS VERIFIABLE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE UPKEPT. THIS IS LIKELY A MANUFACTURE'S DEFECT.

• 12/27/2023· FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the Automatic Emergency Braking system engaged while there were no vehicles or objects in front of the vehicle. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact temporarily released the accelerator pedal and was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

• 12/27/2020· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING OR ANY OTHER SIGNS OF FAILURE, STOPPED WORKING. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND WIPERS WERE IN USE AS BACKING OUT OF PERSONAL DRIVEWAY. NO INDUCTOR LIGHTS ARE PRESENT.

• 12/26/2022· ENGINE

  PCV system freezing and plugging resulting in increased pressure causing excessive oil leak and potential engine failure. Pulled oil dipstick and release excessive pressure, however icing and freezing within the system continues to occur.

• 12/26/2022· ENGINE

  Do to excessive oil consumption and cold weather the engine is done and has to be replaced.

• 12/26/2020· POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

  THE ENGINE IS JERKING, JUMPING, CAR HAS NO POWER... COMPLETE PIECE OF CRAP.

• 12/26/2018· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE (GOING 75MPH) IN MODERATE RAIN WHEN SUDDENLY OUR WINDSHIELD WIPERS OVER EXTENDED AND WOULD NO LONGER ENGAGE. WE HAD TO STOP BECAUSE WE COULDN'T SEE. WE HAD TO MAKE OUR WAY OFF THE HIGHWAY AND TO A REPAIR SHOP TO GET THEM 'RIGGED' TO GET US BACK ON THE ROAD.

• 12/23/2024· ENGINE

  Rear crankshaft seal has failed. Engin oil has blown out at bottom of engine and all over underside of car. Oil has covered the exhaust system causing smoke in and outside of car. Leaked engine oil could have ignited and caused a fire that would have consumed the entire car. There appears to be numerous postings on the internet of other chevy equinox owners with the same problem. There was no prior warning that the crankshaft oil seal was in the process of failure. I personally checked the oil pan drain plug and the oil filter cap, and these were not the issue of the oil leak. Again, from my investigation on the internet sites, it appears to be a common issue with the General Motors 2.4 Liter Vortec engine in the Chevrolet equinox car model. This issue can and probably result in total engine failure and need of engine replacement. The repair to replace the rear crankshaft oil seal is very costly and should not be needed on any vehicle with normal wear and use. With my internet investigation there appears to be a design problem with the PCV design and system. The PCV system is prone to clogging and freeze up in cold weather. This can result in excessive internal engine pressure the is a major cause of blowout of the crack shaft oil seal. The temperature at the night before was only 9 degrees. The car was last used under freezing conditions which could have contributed to engine failure.

• 12/23/2023· ENGINE

  GM has long known about the oil consumption problem of the 2015 and settle a lawsuit for the 2013. Car issues including engine shutdowns and stalls, spark plug fouling, engine misfires, unexpected loss of power, vehicle “jerking”. Other people had the same issues included fires per blogs about the issues with the 2014-2015.

• 12/23/2019· TIRES

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LATITUDE TOUR TIRES, SIZE: T225/65R17 (NA). WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 60 MPH, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. AFTERWARDS, THE TIRE EXPLODED. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO VEER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 57,410. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

• 12/23/2018· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  ON THE EVENING OF DECEMBER 22ND, 2018 DURING HEAVY RAIN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60MPH ON THE FREEWAY (SOUTH ON I5 IN EVERETT, WA), THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED FUNCTIONING IN MID STROKE. WITH EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITY, WE MANAGED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE FREEWAY WE SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT HOPING THIS WOULD RESET THE WIPERS, BUT THEY CONTINUED TO NOT FUNCTION. THE WIPER MOTOR CAN BE HEARD FUNCTIONING, HOWEVER, THE WIPER ARMS FAIL TO MOVE. WE WILL BE TAKING IT TO OUR DEALER FOR SERVICE, BUT SUSPECT THE BUSHINGS ON THE TRANSMISSION HAVE FAILED.

• 12/22/2018· ENGINE

  CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING, WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC CAR WILL STALL WHEN BRAKE IS RELEASED AND WILL ALSO STALL WHILE PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR. STALLS WHILE IN DRIVE AND REVERSE.

• 12/21/2018· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  I WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY IN HEAVY RAIN WHEN SUDDENLY THE PASSENGER-SIDE WIPER STARTED MOVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AS THE DRIVER-SIDE WIPER. IT FINALLY STOPPED DEAD AND I ONLY HAD THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER BUT THE BLADE WAS BADLY DAMAGED WHEN THEY WERE HITTING ONE ANOTHER SO I HAD VERY LIMITED VISION. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SITUATION.

• 12/21/2017· STEERING

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60-65 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON WOULD REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROSSI CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (360 ROUTE 31 SOUTH, WASHINGTON, NJ 07882, (908) 320-4464) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GENERATOR AND POWER STEERING INLET HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,320. *TT

• 12/21/2015· AIR BAGSCrash

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND CRASHED INTO A CURB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ON-STAR READING INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK PAINS AND ABRASIONS FROM THE SEAT BELT BUT IT WAS UNKNOWN IF MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V666000 (AIR BAGS). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

• 12/20/2025· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  My 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has a cracked exhaust manifold, a known issue affecting many vehicles of this model. When using the heat or air conditioning, gas fumes enter the cabin, creating a serious risk of carbon monoxide exposure. I regularly transport my two young children in this vehicle, and we are forced to drive with the windows down in cold weather to reduce the risk. The vehicle also consumes oil and is still being financed. Despite the manufacturer being aware that this is a widespread problem, I am being quoted nearly $2,000 for the repair. This poses an immediate and serious threat to the health and safety of my children and myself.

• 12/20/2021· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Issue with oil consumption on this vehicle. Needs 2 quarts of new oil every 2-3 weeks with moderate driving. Mechanics say this is a known issue with Chevrolet Equinox’s since 2011. The only true fix is to replace the engine and even then the problem can reoccur with new engines. I have joined a Facebook page called “Terrain-Equinox Oil Consumption Recall” with thousands of members experiencing same issue. There is no assistance from dealerships to assist in covering repair costs. There was a limited recall for model year 2013 but same issues are present in 2014’s and 2015’s as well. There are also many complaints about on this issue on this bursa website. Looking for any assistance.

• 12/20/2020· AIR BAGSCrash

  WE HIT A DEER GOING 70 MPH LAST NIGHT ON INTERSTATE 10 HEADED WESTBOUND , UPON IMPACT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF. WE SMELLED SOMETHING THAT SMELLED LIKE IT WAS BURNING, IT WAS THE IGNITER TO THE AIRBAGS. NOW THE CAR IS GIVING US A SERVICE AIRBAG MESSAGE ON THE SCREEN. OUR AIRBAGS ALL FAILED TO DEPLOY.

• 12/19/2025· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle jerked and idled roughly and nearly stalled. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone to be diagnosed. The contact was provided with DTC P0172. The vehicle was not repaired. Several days later, the vehicle was taken for an oil change, and transmission fluid was flushed and refilled. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, a week after the oil change, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle back to Auto Zone to be diagnosed. The contact was provided with the same DTC: P0172. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer. The contact could not leave the vehicle at the dealer. The contact spoke with one of the mechanics at the dealer, who suggested that the high-pressure fuel pump may be the cause of the failure. Several days later, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that fuel had leaked into the engine through the PCP valve and caused the fuel to run rich. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 197,000.

• 12/19/2019· ENGINE

  2015 EQUINOX, 103K MILES, PCV SYSTEM FROZE AND MAIN SEAL BLOW OUT. OIL LEAKED OUT VERY QUICKLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, LOSS OF POWER AND A DANGEROUS SITUATION. BULLETIN 14882 DOES NOT COVER MY 2.4L ECOTEC ENGINE, AS IT ONLY COVERS 2010-14 MODEL YEARS. MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME EXACT ISSUE AS THE RECALL IN THE BULLETIN, YET I AM STUCK WITH A $6K BILL. MY VEHICLE ALSO HAS THE ISSUE WHERE IT BURNS OIL. THE LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON UNTIL DAMAGE HAD ALREADY OCCURRED. BULLETIN 14882 NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE FURTHER MODEL YEARS. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT HAS RESULTED IN A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL LOSS. GM IS MORE THAN AWARE OF THIS ISSUE.

• 12/19/2019· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  I WAS DRIVING ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF AWAY IN DECEMBER IN INDIANA ON THE INTERSTATE GOING 70 MPH AND IT STARTED TO SNOW/RAIN. I TURNED MY WIPERS ON AND THEY STOPPED WORKING WITH THE WIPERS STILL IN MY VIEW. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND MOVE THEM TO SEE AND THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS. I HAD TO FIND A PARTS STORE THAT HAD THE WIPER BLADE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE AND SPENT $170 TO FIX IT. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD WHILE TRYING TO USE THE WIPERS IN THE WEATHER CONDITIONS BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO FIX IT RIGHT AWAY!

• 12/17/2020· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  THE WIPERS IN THIS SUV HAVE STOPPED WORKING 4-5 TIMES NOW. MY HUSBAND REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS 3-4 TIMES AND THEN REPLACED THE WIPER TRANSMISSION LINKAGE. 2 OF THE TIMES IT WAS REPLACED THEY JUST STOPPED WORKING WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE RAINING HEAVILY. OTHER TIMES I NOTICED IT IN THE DRIVEWAY BEFORE LEAVING WHEN I TURNED WIPERS ON AND THEY DID NOT MOVE. TODAY THEY AGAIN ARE NOT WORKING, I NOTICED IT IN THE DRIVEWAY AFTER CLEARING ICE AND SNOW FROM WINDSHIELD BEFORE STARTING THE CAR. THE PROBLEM BEGAN AROUND 30-40K MILES. I'M CURRENTLY AT 97-98K

• 12/17/2019· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST STOPPED WORKING WHILE IT WAS RAINING HEAVY. ME AND MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR IN THE CITY OF RIVERDALE GOING DOWN HWY 85, IT WAS HORRIFIC. I HAD TO FOLLOW THE LIGHTS OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME TO FEEL MY WAY TO A SAFE PLACE TO STOP.

• 12/17/2019· VISIBILITY

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH IN HEAVY RAIN CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER AND PLACED RAIN-X ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME WHERE A FAMILY MEMBER REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BUSHING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BUSHING WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

• 12/16/2025· ENGINE

  Timing chain tensioner lost tension and timing chain got so loose it would not turn the cams and catastrophic engine valve damage was done! This engine is notorious for this and there are class action lawsuits as a result but no recalls from GM as yet only TSB’s (Technician Service Bulletins). This is going to cost me thousands in repairs and I still owe $8500 on it. If this happens in traffic it could pose a serious safety risk in addition to the financial burden it is causing many people! Mine fortunately happened in my driveway and the vehicle had to be towed to my mechanic and has been there for 3 weeks. Have had rental vehicle costs as well. He had 3 other 2010-‘16 GM 4 cylinder 2.4L Ecotec engines in his small shop with the exact same issue! After doing research it is a common issue and GM has done nothing to solve it!

• 12/16/2025· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFire

  When I was driving down the street, I noticed smoke coming from the hood then flames . I parked off to the side of the road and open the door and took off running away from the vehicle. Loosing everything clothes, phones , jewelry important documents. I paid off the vehicle. Was happy that for once in my life I did something good until that happen so please help on what to do . I know I didn't pay off the SUV for nothing.

• 12/16/2023· AIR BAGSCrash

  Car received a front impact and airbags did not deploy despite the alert on the dash saying “service airbags” immediately after collision. Seat belts engaged though.

• 12/16/2020· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT 6:15AM CST ON WEDNESDAY DEC. 16TH. IT WAS STILL DARK AND RAINING ABOUT 38 DEGREES ON A HWY AT 55MPH, WHEN FOR NO REASON AND NO WARNING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT FROM A SLOW TO MEDIUM SPEED TO NOT WORKING AT ALL. THEY CAME UP AT ABOUT 90 DEGREES STRAIGHT UP. THEN A LITE 'POP' SOUND AND THEY WENT ALL THE WAY OFF THE WINDSHIELD HANGING OFF THE DRIVER'S SIDE. SHE HAD TO PULL OFF THE HWY AND LIMPED DOWN THE SIDE TO A SAFE PARKING AREA, THEN HAVE HER BOSS PICK HER UP. SO I RESEARCHED IT ONLINE. THE INTERNET WAS FULL OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING. BUT THE STRANGE PART, THEY (CHEVY) DID A 'RECALL' ON THE 2013. WHY NOT 2014 & 2015? NEEDLESS TO SAY MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP HAD PLENTY OF THEM IN STOCK FOR $144.00 FOR THE WHOLE WIPER TRANSMISSION PART. I BOUGHT ONE AND CHANGE IT IN THE 40 DEGREE RAIN. IT HAS WORKED LIKE NEW SINCE.

• 12/16/2019· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN, MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST CUT OFF AND WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER IN A STORE, I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND LET IT SIT, THEN CRANKED IT BACK UP. THEY STILL WEREN'T WORKING. WE CHECKED THE FUSE AND MADE SURE THE CONNECTIONS WERE TIGHT.

• 12/16/2016· STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUTTER WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN ADDING FUEL, IT BEGAN TO LEAK OUT OF THE FUEL TERMINAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.

• 12/15/2019· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  AS I WAS DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN MY WIPERS WENT BEYOND MY WINDSHIELD AND JUST STOPPED WORKING.

• 12/14/2022· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  my 2015 Chevrolet equinox 2.4l ecotec AWD vehicle with 102k miles had a massive oil leak in jan.2022, when it was -22 deg. f outside. The car was at work outside, and my drive home was about 7 miles. When I got home, I decided to check the oil on the dipstick and it was empty. The whole underside of the chasis was oil splattered. I added 3 quarts of oil and started the car up and oil was poring out of the rear main seal. I trailered it to a chevrolet dealer, and they said the pvc frozen up. The engine and subframe will need to come out.This was an expensive repair. This vehicle does burn oil. It does not leak oil thou. The engine oil light never came on during the ride home. I am glad I checked the oil, because the engine would have quit running on the freeway somewhere.

• 12/14/2022· ENGINE

  Car all the sudden died while driving and wouldnt start back up. Took it to my mechanic to find out it was very low on oil and timing chain slipped. Both oil consumption and timing chains are common issues in this car. No indication of low oil on the dash and had just added oil the week before. Also had to fix the rear main seal awhile back which caused my car to just stop while driving which is also a common issue due to the design of the pcv.

• 12/14/2020· ENGINE

  ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT CUT OFF

• 12/14/2020· ENGINE

  LIGHT WILL NOT GO AWAY

• 12/14/2017· SERVICE BRAKES

  THIS AND ALL OTHER GM VEHICLES HAVE FAULTY ANTI LOCK BRAKES THAT DO NOT FUNCTION CORRECT ON SNOW OR ICE. WHAT SHOULD BE A NORMAL STOP IN A NORMAL DISTANCE TURNS INTO THE BRAKES GOING INTO ANTI LOCK IF EVEN ONE WHEEL LOOSES TRACTION. THIS EXTENDS STOPPING DISTANCE BY ABOUT 5 TIMES WHAT IT WOULD BE WITHOUT ANTI LOCK BRAKES. YESTERDAY AGAIN I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN I WHEN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. I WAS NOT GOING THAT FAST AND WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN EASY STOP THE BRAKES WENT INTO ANTI LOCK AND THE CAR LOOSES ABOUT 90% OF IT'S STOPPING ABILITY. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE TO KNOW GM CAR BRAKES BECOME USELESS ON SNOW AND ICE. THEIR IS NO REASON ANTI LOCK BRAKE EVEN NEED TO FUNCTION AT SPEEDS OF SAY UNDER 30 MPH AND SHOULD FUNCTION AT A DIFFERENT PULSE RATE IN TEMPERATURES UNDER 32 DEGREES.

• 12/13/2018· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  DURING A SNOW STORM IN VIRGINIA 12/09/2018 MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STOPPED WORKING. I HAD TO DRIVE REMAINDER OF THE 2 HOUR DRIVE HOME DURING A SNOW STORM, AT NIGHT IN TREACHEROUS CONDITIONS WITH NO WINDSHIELD WIPERS. I HAD TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP (TAPPAHANNOCK CHEVROLET) REPLACE THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD WIPER TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (WITH MOTOR) SIMPLY BECAUSE A PLASTIC TRANSMISSION ARM LOCK (POORLY DESIGNED PLASTIC BUTTON/BUSHING BROKE. TOTAL COST WAS $357.40 DUE TO A LOUSY DESIGN!