2010 Chevrolet Equinox visibility & wipers problems

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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 Nov 12, 2024235,000 miKYVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the defroster became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle became very difficult to drive due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the actuator had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to…

   NHTSA complaint #11624834 · source
3. Filed Sep 9, 2024MIEngineVisibility & Wipers

   I have a 2.4 ltr Chevy equinox and the engine went out at 140000miles, no warning symbol. Left me stranded in the middle of nowhere, two days after being stuck in a rain storm, when I found out my wipers died.

   NHTSA complaint #11613642 · source
4. Filed Dec 29, 2023100,011 miMIVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield wipers became inoperable. The contact's wife was driving at night while it was raining. The contact stated that after inspecting and researching the cause of the failure, he discovered that a failure with the windshield wiper transmission assembly. The contact became aware that the windshield wiper transmission assembly needed to be…

   NHTSA complaint #11562565 · source
5. Filed Aug 5, 2022VAVisibility & Wipers

   while driving in a rain storm my wipers stopped working. Had to move from 3 lanes of traffic to the side of the road with zero visibility out of my front windshield. Wipers had no power, windshield wiper module failed.

   NHTSA complaint #11477712 · source
6. Filed Jul 15, 2022ALVisibility & Wipers

   My windshield wipers quit working while it was raining. Preventing me from being able to see the road and other vehicles on the road.

   NHTSA complaint #11474171 · source
7. Filed Apr 18, 2022MIEngineSteeringVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for the rear tire inspection, the dealer diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the timing chain; however, the failure recurred with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to Matthews-Hargreaves Chevrolet (2000 Twelve Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067) and diagnosed with rack and pinion, cylinder misfire, and…

   NHTSA complaint #11461200 · source
8. Filed May 11, 2021123,000 miUTVisibility & Wipers

   Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed during a hail storm, the windshield wipers were activated on high setting however, after wiping up and down twice, the wipers became inoperable. The contact stated that tony divino toyota (777 w riverdale rd, riverdale, ut 84405) had repaired the wiper blades a year prior however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer…

   NHTSA complaint #11416071 · source
9. Filed Mar 26, 2021170,000 miMSAirbagsEngineVisibility & Wipers

   I've had countless issues from this vehicle since i've gotten it between a constant check engine light having to replace all the sensors and it goes away or oil like nobody's business i stay putting oil in it twice a week as of the past few days i was coming home from taking my brother to karate and my check engine light start flashing in my stability track came on and due to the oil leak it cause my engine to crack a ring so now my vehicle is basically totaled its…

   NHTSA complaint #11405027 · source
10. Filed Mar 6, 2021100,000 miARBrakesEngineVisibility & Wipers

    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 · source
11. Filed Feb 14, 2021115,000 miMNVisibility & Wipers

    I recently found my son's defrost was not working on his 2010 equinox. As i was searching for troubleshooting information, i found there was a recall for this exact issue however my vin was not covered in the recall. My assumption is they did nto accurately bookend this issue.

    NHTSA complaint #11396168 · source
12. Filed Oct 15, 202030,000 miMIVisibility & Wipers

    In 2016 the defroster, defogger,havc system started to making popping noises which would then switch the heat to cold air. To get the the system to provide heat in the vehicle you have to play with the buttons going back an forth heat to a/c. If your lucky you will get the heat back on. It also affects the illumination of the dash and radio lighting. It is a tremendous safety hazard in the winter to not have heat for the defrosters an heat for inside the vehicle. It…

    NHTSA complaint #11364542 · source

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