2010 Chevrolet Equinox electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 16V502000Jul 5, 20168,367 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  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."

  Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: 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.

What owners say

1. Filed Dec 11, 2024SCElectrical SystemSeats & Seat BeltsVisibility & Wipers

   The climate controls, including the seat warmers, located on the control panel directly below the radio/stereo controls on my 2010 Chevy Equinox stopped working. As a result, the ability to control the temperature and direction of heated/cooled air was lost. I tolerated the conditions for several seasons, winter being the toughest due to temp and the need for defrost, until buying a new car (as an addition, not a replacement vehicle). As my oldest child became of age to…

   NHTSA complaint #11630057 · source
2. Filed Feb 14, 2024NDElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the turn signals and the speed odometer were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that there were no open recalls on the VIN for the failure. Additionally, the contact was advised to take the vehicle where the vehicle was purchased for the repair. The contact stated that the vehicle had several failures since purchasing the vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11571928 · source
3. Filed Jun 7, 2023192,000 miFLElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated and stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she waited approximately 30 minutes before restarting the vehicle. Additionally, one quart of engine oil needed to be added to the vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11525886 · source
4. Filed Mar 4, 2023NEElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   When I turn off my Chevrolet Equinox and leave the key in the ignition the vehicle attempts to restart itself numerous times. The lights on the dash all come on for a brief moment and you can hear it act like it’s going to start but then everything cuts off a second later. This has occurred everytime I turn my vehicle off and do not remove the key. I am always sitting in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition.

   NHTSA complaint #11510167 · source
5. Filed Feb 8, 2023NDElectrical System

   Visibility: Defroster/Defogger 2009-12-18 Recall#09V489000 Software computer module Center console will malfunction causing the radio, heater, radio, a/c and defroster to quick working. Putting the vehicle to be a safety hazard when not working, can result in crash without warning. Dealer refuses to fix.

   NHTSA complaint #11506324 · source
6. Filed Feb 8, 2023INElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Engine cylinders & seals are faulty and easily crack causing the car to stop /stall while in drive! I nearly hit a semi-truck because the car stoped mid drive and the car jerked so hard that the wheel jerked to the side and then locked!! As the car continued to glide in a circle because it didnt stop all the way i could not turn the wheel to avoid the semi, what saved my life was the clear road that allowed the semi to go around me!! My car literally sat in the middle of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11506303 · source
7. Filed May 16, 2022LAElectrical System

   Reported to GMC about how my car radio goes out, a/c would turn itself on and blow hot air also the door locking itself after being unlocked. I was told there were no issues reported on what I was calling for to only read simething different online. So I took it to the dealership and told them how Air went from working to not working and took to dealership and was told I had a leak in my evaporator core. I informed them I had the freon checked and the level was correct and…

   NHTSA complaint #11464866 · source
8. Filed Oct 28, 2021103,000 miWIElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle temporarily lost electrical power inadvertently. They were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V489000 (Visibility). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11438553 · source
9. Filed Apr 6, 2021ILElectrical SystemEngine

   Car consumes entirely to much oil. Every week i am putting 2 quarts of oil in even after getting a fresh oil change. Engine is loud/rattling has been ever since i purchased the car. I have been putting money in this car since i purchased it. Now check engine light is on. Says i need a new timing from what i am being told that is basically a new engine. The radio goes out and comes back on, yesterday the volume on the radio was going up & down by itself. The main issue is a…

   NHTSA complaint #11406738 · source
10. Filed Sep 25, 2020138,000 miSCElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Computer chip malfunction, stability trac, smoke from exhaust with fumes released into the interior,, driver seat malfunction, and other that i cannot do it into words , this all happened when vehicle had 138,000 miles and also check engine light , fuel pump , ignition compartment, vehicle is a 2010 chevy equinox all wheel drive ltz and also the awd does not work lights flickering multiple malfunctions wheels lock up something with the differential i don't know it does not…

    NHTSA complaint #11361091 · source
11. Filed Jul 30, 2020VADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemLighting

    My vehicle won't start due to cpu and electrical malfunctioning and my loan warranty wouldn't cover the damages and i only had the car for 3 months mileage is under 105000. My negative terminal cable pops off my vehicle shuts down randomly, check engine light cuts on when i hit 3 rpms

    NHTSA complaint #11342405 · source
12. Filed Jun 1, 2020115,000 miMIDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

    A couple of days ago i started experiencing issues with vehicle. At speeds over 60 the steering wheel would shake and when coming to a stop the car would do a rocking motion. Today on the highway the car was driving fine than randomly a light popped on that said low oil consumption turn off engine and the car began excessively smoking from under hood. I pulled over and checked i the oil and it was empty added 4 quarts it was still empty looked under car and oil had leaked…

    NHTSA complaint #11326882 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology