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About 2 years ago i took my car into the local chevy dealership and had the sensor changed for the passenger air bag. A few weeks after they changed the sensor the problem returned. It would not turn the air bag on even when a full grown adult was sitting in the seat.it didn't happen all of the time so when i took it back to the dealer and the said they couldn't replicate the problem. After taking it back about 4 times and them never being able to duplicate the problem i quit taking it in. Luckily the first time it was fixed my vehicle was still under the extended warranty. (thank god i bought that! i've sure used it!)now this year, the passenger air bag won't turn on at all even with my 200lb boyfriend sitting there.the only thing that happens is the service air bag light comes on the dashboard. I've taken it back to the dealership andthey've duplicated the problem and want me to pay $600 to get it fixed. I don't feel that the same thing should have to be fixed twice in just 2-3years. Especially since it's not a maintenance problem. There is obviously something wrong with the sensor.
My daughters 2007 equinox , has the well known, passenger side airbag sensor failure problem.in.case of an accident the passenger side airbag will not deploy. This is an $800 +/- fix. Several thousand equinox, torrent, saturn and other gm cars built on this platform are affected.several model years suffer from this ailment."failure of the air bag to deploy can result in increasedinjuries or death." the saturn sky and pontiac solstice had this same problem and it was corrected recently under recall.it is my opinion that these vehicles should be recalled and this problem corrected.
At 100,000 miles, the passenger airbag sensor failed and caused the vehicle to indicate that the airbag was not active, even when a passenger was in the front, passenger seat.i took it to the authorized dealer and referenced # 07v344000recall but was told that my vin did not fall within the recall, despite the similarity of the issues involved.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag indicator would illuminate when the seat was occupied. The dealer stated that a sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 65,000.
The passenger seat airbag does not turn on when a passenger is sitting in the seat. Sometimes it will turn on and off when someone is sitting in the passenger seat.
I don't know if it's a takata inflator, but there was a recall for the 2007 chevy equinox, but, for some reason the recall did not have my wife's car's vin # regarding this recall. So, her car did not receive a recall notice! what i'm upset about is, that she has low mileage on her car, and had the same problem, just recently, and it's the same model and year, regarding the recall, that did not involve her car! i was told by gm, that because her vin # was not "in" the recall, that there was nothing that they could do, but if i wanted to, because it's a safety problem, that i could contact you! and "then" if you told them that it was a safety problem, which it is, that you could then, get in touch with gm, and they would take care of it! so, what can be done, this shouldn't be like this!!! please help us take care of this safety problem on my wife's 2007 chevy equinox if you would please! regarding the note below, my wife was simply driving, and the air bag light came on, and that was it. When i got in touch with gm, they did tell me that there "was" a recall on this, but because my wife's equinox did not fall into their recall vin #, that there was nothing that they could do! if it was a different model, year, etc. Then i could understand of course, but not when it's the same car, and model, that they recalled!!! thank you for your assistance, in any way!
The passenger air bag light on the dashboard went from an "on" to "off" status while the vehicle was in drive with an adult passenger aboard and the seatbelt fastened.we had the vehicle at the dealer, bob fisher chevrolet, reading, pa, for an inspection and oil change - and also reported this instance.my wife was called and told there was no recall effecting our vin.also that it would not react as described "at that time".reference gm notice #07174 dated aug 22, 2007.the dealer stated that as our vin was not in the "range recalled" that they would not be able to properly fix the problem as gm would not reimburse them.so, what does constitute gm's and the dealers responsibilities when there is some sort of obvious safety problem?
When i have a passenger in the seatthe airbag never comes on and the airbag light stays on and tells me it needs service. Also all my gauges are all out of wack not sure if it is a recall or not once i hit 100,000 miles all these things came about. Also there was a recall on the fuel system and at the time i did not have a problem as of yet, on 9/29/15 i then smelled the gas and called mk smith chevrolet to see if there were any recalls on this and they told me no, so i did take it somewhere else to be fixed due to it being cheaper for me and got it fixed and paid $633.60. I have document for that. Now my key in the ignition does not come out and i hear a clicking noise by the ignition i'mnot sure if that as well is a recall on the equinox 2007. Please let me know if any of these problems are recalls on my vehicle. I just have read all these other complaints on the same issues on the equinox 2007.
I had told the chevy dealer the air bag sensor light states "warning please service" they told me it was an old code. A few months later i readended another driver and my airbags did not open up. They did crack because i felt theburn on my arms. Yet, i'm being told it was an old code and there is nothing wrong with them. Now the light stays on all the time and no one will listen to me. I'm afraid there could be a malfunction and it could hurt me or my family, but no one will listen to me.
While driving the airbag sensor for the passenger seat shut off then turned back on repeatedly.then sensor is not correctly identifying when there is as passenger in the front passenger seat, and the airbag is then automatically shut off.when it was taken to the dealership we were told that there are two sensors that are not working correctly for the passenger presence system.unfortunately the vin number is not in the 2007 recall listed affected vin numbers, even though it is having the same sensor problem.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the instrument panel stated that the passenger air bag was off and needed to be serviced. The contact stated that the warning indicator continuously illuminated. The dealer stated that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
My airbag warning light keeps coming on and staying on 90% of the time and when i have passenger the passenger airbag doesn't turn on
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the srs warning lamp was illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would sporadically fail to start. The contact also added that when driving in inclement weather, the spare tire well would fill with water. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 36,000.
I don't understand the my car has no recall, it is a 2007 chevy equinox, and it looks to me that there are 4 recalls for 2007 chevy equinox.my car has a service airbag message that comes up, and it has failed safety due to this message.i am reading the recall, and it states that it needs to reprogram the seat's electronic control unit.i brought to a shop, and that is exactly what the mechanic said.that i would need to take it to the dealer to have the airbag computer reprogrammed.i need this done with no expense to me.
Inactive air bags. Lights continually stay on that air bags are not working. Is this a manufacturer defect?
Engine overheating "stationary and in motion" seems to be a common problem with most 2006 and above.i replaced the thermostat, the water pump, i performed a radiator flush, replaced the ect sensor, and still the car over heats.i did a compression test and it's fine, i checked the head gaskets and they are fine.the oil looks fine, the radiator fluid looks fine.i went through a car wash after replacing the water pump, thermostat, and ect sensor.the car still over heats, both at idle and after driving 2 miles or 10 miles. I've been told it's either an electrical issue, a radiator issue, or engine electrical issue.i can not keep putting money into a car that is only worth $2,500. Many other people i have noticed posted the same issue of over heating and nothing is being done about it.it should be a chevy recall, and repaired by the manufacturer.here is an example of 1 other complaint:........on november 17th the vehicle started to tell me that it was overheating and to turn a/c off. A/c was not even on because it was cold and the heat was blowing cold air. The vehicle then told me while i was trying to get to a safe location to pull over that the engine power was reduced and the vehicle stated to crawl along the road. When the vehicle was looked at where i pulled over there was minimal oil in the vehicle and it had blow coolant all over the driver side wheel well from what looked like the overflow tube. Oil was put in the vehicle so that i could drive it to a safe location. On november 18th i went to start the vehicle to go to work and without going any place but sitting in the driveway it started to tell me that the engine was overheating and to turn a/c off. The vehicle was towed. The dealership that i use worked on it and replaced the temp control and thermostat and did a complete oil change. Many other equinox owners are having same issue
My airbag on passenger side says off even when an adult is sitting there.
The passenger airbag sensor was not working correctly. It would sometimes not register if someone was sitting in the seat or not. Then the service airbag light came on and has stayed on. This means that the airbags will not deploy in case of a crash. This is a major safety issue. I looked up to see if there was a recall on it. There isn't an open recall on my particular vin number but there is on some of the same model. I have seen many complaints from other owners of 2007 chevy equinoxes. I believe this is a manufacturer problem and should have a recall issued for it. The repair cost is about $1000.
The ignition locked up. It continues to jam up sometimes at unpredictable times. On this morning the signal for service air bag lit up. I continued driving and after a few minutes it turned off. I took the vehicle into my local dealer ([xxx]) on march 11, 2014, where i was informed the air bag may not function if i am in an accident. The service air bag light has continued to light up more frequently. Presently it turns on almost every day or every 2 days. Concerned the air bag will not work when it is needed. I realize that as the owner of the vehicle i am responsible for the maintenance of the car on parts that are used and worn, but in this case, the malfunction of an integral part of the vehicle associated to the safety and performance of the vehicle should be a standard functioning part that should work throughout the life of the vehicle.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When a passenger is in the seat the air bag is off a lot of the time just like gm recall #07174nhtsa id # 07v344000. Back when it started dealer said it would be hard to find the problem now they say there is no current recall on this car.
The vehicle has stable track link error and will not go away, also the fuel guage doesn't work properly. The airbag is not working to protect my passengers in the front seat.
My chevy equinox lt has the passenger air bag light on. It says it needs to be serviced but my car doesn't fall under the recall. I purchased this car off of someone, there has been no accident reports. It just suddenly stopped working. My car only has 98,000 miles.it's a safety issue that should be covered by chevy.
I had 2 chevy equinox 2007 model, loaded. First vehicle repurchased due to multiple episodes of stabilitrak failure, turn signals quit working, radio problems, passenger system airbag not working, and finally failure of main airbag system.given exact twin of first car, as thought that car was just a lemon. 2nd equinox had 2 episodes of stabilitrak failure, and a new steering column placed, and then had total system failure of the steering, brakes, gas, stabilitrak, and airbag system while driving the vehicle. I had absolutely no control over any of these systems! you could turn my steering wheel 360 degrees, and the wheels never moved, the brakes didn't work, the gas didn't work, and all alarms were going off that the systems, including the airbags were not working. Luckily, no one was injured as i had just begun making a turn into roadway and all vehicles coming at me both ways were able to swerve, and the car was going slow enough and over a slight incline that it rolled to a stop just before hitting a steel light post. This car was also repurchased. Something is very wrong in the engineering of this vehicle and i am concerned for all the other people owning/driving this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 95,978.
The right front passenger seat is built with a passenger sensing system.whenever the front passenger seat is occupied, and sometimes when it is not occupied, an error in the seat sensor calibration causes the 'check air bag' light to come on.
The speedometer stopped working ,the passenger air bags on and off light was going on then off now not working at all the power searing went out and then back working after the dealer tried to charge my wife 800 plus for parts not needed all this has been going on sense she first bout it off the dealer lot but they refused to resolve the electrical problems they replaced the speed odometer and even noted it in there paper work that there was body electrical ` problems with this equinox and yet still refuse to ether fix it or replace the car with a equal value all these problems was going on before the warranty ever ran out and we have now been fighting with the dealers and gm over this now for over 7 years it even had the key switch that wont work some times and sometimes it willlock up and cut off when going down the road its done this twice now in the past year i don't feel like i nor my wife [xxx]should pay to fix problems on this car due to the fact that it has all been happening since we bout the car new with less than a 100 miles on this car the dealers keep saying they cant make any codes come up but yet when we go in to them we show them what's going on with it scene it was new im sick of them lieing to us and not fixing there problems they know that are wrong with this truck if they new it had electrical problems with the truck when they did the work on the truck when it was new why didn't they fix it instead of lieingand covering up it and lieing to my wife iv had to take off from my work now for a week fighting these people and im sick of it and still have to pay more money out off my pocket over all thisisn't far when we have the paper work from them stating it has electrical problems from day one.
Air bag light stays on
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the front passenger seat air bag sensor indicator deactivated when an adult passenger was seated in the front seat, which indicated that the air bag system was turned off. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 21,000.
Over the past few days, my stabilitrak light has come on and off while driving or just sitting in the car. Pulling into my driveway today i noticed that the light came back on for the stabilitrak. I proceeded to drive and then suddenly it became increasing hard to maneuver my steering wheel almost to the point where it felt as if it had locked up on me. I was able to drive the car back home but as i was driving i notice my air bag light came on and will not go off at all. After making it back tointo my driveway i cut off the ignition waited a few minutes and turned the car back on to see if this would help either of the problems but to no avail. I have now taken the car to my local chevrolet dealer and they have informed me that they have sen this issue with a number of equinox and it is indeed an issue my stabilitrak.
I got a message on my dash board saying i need to service the airbags, i get this message every time i drive my car.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the passenger side service air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 11/24/14*lj
Good morning, i am writing from guatemala city, guatemala c.a.i bought, from the local dealer, cofio stahl, the equinox 2007 on june 2007.approximately 5 years ago my vehicle showed an airbag system ' passenger sensing problem, which was overlooked by the dealer, even though they had my car on their workshops at least twice a year since 2008 for maintenance and oil change. Recently i found on the web the fmvss noncompliance recall, bulletin 07174 dated august 2007, which clearly indicates that the problem of my vehicle is due to a gm safety recall.having handed the bulletin to the local gm dealer, they reluctantly performed the service procedure as indicated, however the problem was not solved and they are not willing to pursue with the solution at no charge, neither will they receive my car as partial payment for another vehicle.i took the liberty of writing to you in the hope to find a solution, since now i am stuck with a car that the dealer would not receive and i cannot sell if the problem is not solved.thanks in advance for your reply
Passenger airbag lightshows not on all the time-with or without passenger in seat. Message to service airbags on all the time. Now seatbelt light is flashing even when in use. Service stabiltrack light comes on and off. Reading all the other comments i see this is a common complaint. Recently had my car in to replace fuel pump that was a recall for others but a "special repair" for my car. Told dealer about problems with airbag and stabilitrak and was told it would cost about $150.00 each to do the diagnostic tests. What is it going to take for these problems to become recalls for all the affected cars?
Purchased a used 2007 chevrolet equinox 6 hours after purchase, service airbags light, service ttire monitor system and check engine light came on in the instrument cluster and gags guage stopped working..
I've had my equinox for about 5 years now. The service air bag light came on and constantly been on for the past several weeks. Took it to the dealership and said it would cost about $850.00 to replace the passenger presence sensor. Had them run a report to change for open campaigns or recalls and there wasn't one for my car. But, with all the complaints i've read online, i strongly believe a recall needs to done. The light did come on intermittently since i bought in may 2007 but i thought it was a loose fuse. Ridiculous!
Air bags sometimes does not register when individuals sitting in passenger or drivers seat. Air bag service light goes on and off randomly as well.
Whenever the front passenger seat is occupied, the driver should always check the airbag indicator to see if the airbag is on or off. If it is not correct for the situation, the passenger should be moved to a different seat. This can increase the risk of injury to a seat occupant during certain crash conditions.nhtsa campaign id number: 07v344000 my front passenger airbag says that it is turned off even when i am sitting in passanger seat, this has gone on for several months now. It says "service air bag soon" i did some research on the vehicle and problem and it says that this is a recall on the chevy equinox.i call chevrolet and they said that my vin does not match any current recalls.thank you
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox lt . The contact stated that his vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 07v344000 (air bags). The contact stated that he experienced the same failure described in the recall. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the manufacturer was not. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator randomly illuminated. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 07v520000 (air bags) and 07v344000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.
I purchased this unit in 2010. This is related to the front passenger seat. The signal of the airbag appears off even if there is a passenger seated. This started to happen in 2013. I took it for a diagnostic at a dealer and they said it was a faulty sensor. Very expensive repair. There is a recall for this situation but when i gave my vin # it appears my vehicle is not included (nhtsa campaign #07v344000).
The contact owned a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 20 mph, the contact crashed into a concrete embankment to avoid colliding with another vehicle. The air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the right shoulder and left arm that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow lot. The contact called allen tillery auto (located at 4573 central ave, hot spring, ar 71913, (501) 881-4160) and was informed that the air bag should have deployed since it was just installed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Vehicle purchased 2014 with 113,000 miles. Since, key is difficult to remove from ignition (doesn't recognize the vehicle is in park). Rpm gage rarely works when in motion. Passenger air bag turns off and on when a person sits in it of any weight/age.
Took my 2007 equinox to dealership where i but it in may of 2007 to tell them about passenger side airbag not working correctly when certain individuals luke myself were sitting in passenger seat and i was told nothing they could do that i just needed to carry a gallon of water on my lap because i was to small.fyi i weigh 120.also the key keeps getting stuck in the ignition i think this is very unsafe along with the airbag.would like a response asap my equinox only has 42000 miles .
My passenger side airbag is not working had replaced once under warrenty nver been in an accident light on again checkedmany owners experience same issue cost between 300 and 600 dollars for repair cannot let anyone ride in front seat cannot afford repair.
Passenger airbag sensor does not register with airbag control module. Brought it to chevy for repair. 600 bucks later and a new sensor, airbag still isn't responding. Chevy tells me i need a new airbag control module for 700 bucks, had already spent 1300 on that visit. Airbag does not register passenger, computer will not reset and sync with control module. This shouldn't require the entire module to be replaced, nor should i have to pay for this since this i've heard/read numerous cases all dealing with this issue on the same model and apparently gm refuses to recall (aside from the airbag reprogram when it first released) has been an ongoing problem since i purchased the vehicle from a dealer, who said they fixed it before i picked it up. Does work intermittently, when a larger person sits there, air bag does register.
Even though my vin does not come up as having an issue with the passenger air bag detector in my seat, it does not detect when someone is sitting in the seat and will not come on.
Passenger air bag sensor not working correctly. Service airbag light comes on and when someone is sitting in passenger seat the airbag display on dash will go on and off. The sensor doesn't detect all the time that a passenger is sitting in the seat.
Letter from senator reed on behalf of constituent re 2007 equinox recalls and outstanding reimbursement issues.the consumer was informed recall 12v459000, did not apply to his vehicle identification number, and he would not be reimbursed for recall# 07v344000, even though he supplied documentation, he paid for the repairs.
Warning light to service air bag has come on and never turns off. I have taken car in to have this checked and technicians cannot find the problem or fix it. Not sure if air bags will function on impact.
2007 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to service air bag indicator light illuminated on dashboard panel. *ldthe consumer stated the driver's side airbag should be included in the recall.
Service airbag light comes on.weight in front passenger seat does not register.code found is same as code for other gm vehicles under recall for airbags.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact was sitting at a traffic stop when another vehicle crashed into his rear. The impact abruptly pushed the contact's vehicle forward, causing him to crash into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor neck and back injuries, the rear driver's side passenger sustained facial lacerations from the shattered rear window and the driver of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries to the neck. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.
I have had a 2005 and a 2007 chevrolet equinox both were in accidents and the airbags did not deploy . The 2005 was a rear end crash the car that hit me was traveling approximately 60 mph. The second accident was a frontal crash i swerved to miss hitting a dog and children going on the road. The steering wheel locked up and hit a tree. I have had 3 equinox all have ignition switch problems. The one i have now has major transmission problems.it has been in the shop now for 8 weeks.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. When the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the front passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 07v344000 (air bags) and 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag pressure sensor gauge warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v520000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,792.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning lamp failed to illuminate despite the fact that the passenger's seat was occupied. Also, the contact stated that the fuel gauge would often surpass the full or empty mark erroneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the air bag module and instrument panel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.
Anytime a passenger is in the front passenger seat the airbag does not turn on. The airbag off light remains illuminated.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated with an occupant in the passengers seat, the air bag warning light would illuminate. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and would provide no further assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 50,400 and the current mileage was 52,914. Updated 07/19/10the consumer stated the air bag should turn on when an adult occupies the seat. Sometimes it would say air bag on, and then moments later it would go back to air bag off.updated 07/21/10
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential driveway, the passenger's side air bag light turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,500.
I purchased a used equinox and it now has the service air bag indication on the dash & even when occupied by a large adult the passenger side airbag will not turn on. It states off continuously. I did call chevrolet as some have been recalled for the identical problem, however, was told that my vin number did not match the recall only 437 cars matched that recall and that i was responsible for the repairs myself.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag sensor failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Warning notice to service airbag is on and will not go off. The airbag light is illuminated for the passenger and driver. I have taken my car in to have this issued checked; however, the technicians stated there was no issues and could not find a problem to fix. I am very concerned that air bags will malfunction while transporting myself and/or family as this is a ongoing issue 2007 equinox. Gm is aware of this issue and refuses to recall.
Airbag light, tpms, stability light, headlight and taillights go out alot. Called chevy place aout recalls and was told mine is not recalled but problems with my car are same as recall. They fixed gas line recall, took it to where i bought it 2 or 3 times but never got fixed. My speedometer also been out since getting car brake lights always coming on as well, other problems as well. Doesnt seem chevy makes a good vehicle.
I have not had an accident, so the above date, mileage and speed are estimates. While traveling down the highway, the service airbag light came on. The passenger airbag light also went off. It later came back on. My wife was sitting in the passenger seat at the time. Any time we go somewhere, this happens numerous times. I feel this is a defect in the sensor under the seat cushion in the passenger seat. I have noticed that the nhtsa has a recall on 437 units for this problem and your campaign # is 07v34400. According to the man named rob i spoke with at gm, my vehicle was not included in that recall. I feel this is a very serious problem and don't feel like my wife or either one of my children would be protected in the event of an accident where the airbag needs to deploy. It may not due to this defective sensor. I would like to know if you can offer any assistance in getting this taken care of without me having to pay for it.i am on disability income and trying to support a family of four leaves no money for such things. I feel like gm should have to cover this, since it's a defect on their part, and not mine. Is there any way you could add my vehicle to the recall now that i've made you aware of it and given you the vin #?we're planning a 1,500 mile round trip on the 23rd of june to travel to our church convention and would like to have this problem rectified before making the trip, if at all possible. Thanks for your time and attention.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while his wife was driving 35 mph, the front passenger's side bags warning light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 07v344000 (air bags), however the vin was not included. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer rydell chevrolet located at 18600 devonshire st #1309, northridge, ca 91324, (866) 802-5628, where it was diagnosed and the contact informed that the air bags calibration sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. *ln*dtconsumer stated fuel pump was also recalled and had it repaired without knowing it was recalled.
Airbag indicator light has come on and will not turn off. Car has been checked & unable to find problem. Not sure airbags will work if in accident
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light would illuminate with the passenger seat occupied, indicating that the air bag was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that there was no failure in the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. Updated 11/28/12*ljupdated 11/29/12
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the while driving 25 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the passenger's side air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning lamp illuminated, indicating that the passenger seat was not occupied. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 07v344000 (air bags) however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Both refused to provide any assistance since the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000. ..updated 08/11/14updated 8/20/2014
The front seat passenger air bag will not come on when someone sits in the seat.i get a service air bag system on the driver info center.took to dealer was told computer shows codes b0081 and b0074.was told passenger presence system, namely the seat sensor was bad and needed to be replaced.repair estimated at $1100.00.this is a common complaint in gm vehicles.the vehicle is designed to have the airbag deploy during a collision considering the use of safety belts and deformation of the vehicle's structure.service air bag system warning light comes on and stays on when ever the ignition is turned to the on position.it does not matter if anyone or anything is in/on the seat, or if vehicle is standing still or in motion.
Passenger seat airbag sensor does not detect when an occupant is in the seat, so the airbag is always off. This has been going on for several months.
Tengo prendida la luz service air bagno se si sea defecto de fabrica o como puedo conseguir la parte
Takata recall" for a 2007 chevy equinox igniition switch my key gets stuck in the ignition i have broken my key trying to get my key out the ignition had it replace by a locksmith who jacked my key up the key has no smooth touch it's very had when it go into the ignition it's very hard to turn, this is a emergency someone please recall this part of thees,cars it's very dangerous i have kids i see where other cars are being recalled , can gmc, chevy recall all the chevy from 2005-2010 for ignition switch help!!!! this problem had been on for 8monthsi thought it was going to stop never had these kinda of problem with any car in the past.
Airbag does not always turn on for the passenger side when passenger is sitting there
My 19 year old daughter was driving home from work at approximately 11 pm on sunday, october 5, 2014 on a straight street going approximately 40 mph in our 2007 chevrolet equinox when both the driver & passenger side air bags deployed for no apparent reason.it scared her half to death, and luckily she did not get in to an accident.i called our local chevrolet dealership to report the issue & request service.i was told that there were no recalls & that i should file with my insurance company.i contacted my insurance company & was told no collision, no claim.i then went back to the service manager & he proceeded to tell me that the car probably thought it was going to tip over--really?long story short, i have called gm product department & filed a claim with them, and the dealership has had my car for over a week, and they have not heard from gm.i was told by the product specialist that an inspector was going to check the car & let me know what the computer says of why the air bags deployed.i have never heard of such a thing, and they are saying it happens all the time especially in suv's.i have owned an suv since 2005 & have never experienced an issue with the air bags deploying without a collision.i would like to know if this has happened to any one else & how i can handle this malfunction of the air bags.i feel that this is an issue with faulty air bags, not my financial issue.and is this car still safe for us to drive?please help.
During a long trip, the passenger airbag sensor light changed from "on" to "off" intermittently even though there was a passenger present all of time.when the sensor light turned to off, the instrument panel service airbag light also came on each time.this happened about 8 times during the trip.it has happened several times since then as well.
1. The airbag sensory on the passenger side goes on and off depending how the person is seated or how much the person weighs. 2. The defrosting/heating mechanism doesn't produce warm enough air to clear the windows for clear visibility..
Driving down the street and i hear warning signal look down at dash it says stabilizertrack
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was parked, the passenger side air bag light failed to illuminate. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat electronic control unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v344000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that her air bags and turn signals do not work, and the door locks fail to lock.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they are charging $600 to repair the failures.the contact stated that she does not have the money for the repairs.the manufacturer stated that they could not assist.the failure mileage was 39,000.
My passenger side airbag does not tell when somebody sitting there so if i have an accident the airbag will not go off i don't think the sensor is working it has been replaced once already. My key gets stuck in the ignition i have to wait for it to click to get it out of the ignition
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 65 mph, both the front and rear driver and passenger side curtain air bags deployed without warning or an impact. The front seat passenger sustained an abrasion to the neck that required medical treatment. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (jd byrider, 20941 euclid ave, euclid oh) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 95,000.
The passenger seat air bag sensor failed and to repair the problem the entire seat cushion and electronic module has to be replaced.this is an over $800 repair and my daughter cant afford to have it fixed.according to the dealer tech this is a common problem on several thousand equinox, torrent and saturn ion vehicles. Imho this is a safety defect and should be repaired at no charge.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. When the driver and passenger seats were occupied, the air bag sensor (electronic module) failed to illuminate and indicate that the seats were occupied. It was diagnosed that the air bag sensor failed, but a remedy was not provided. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v344000 (air bags). The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall and did not offer further assistance. The contact was referred to nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
I have a 2007 chevy equinox that i purchased 2nd hand. The passenger air-bag would not engage (it had an x through it) when my wife sat in the seat. I took it to my mechanic who suggested that i try putting a cushion on the seat. I bought a 1" thick cushion and the air-bag light has worked (indicating that the air-bag is engaged) every time since. A simple fix to a potentially life-threatening problem!
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The "service air bag" message appeared on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 07v344000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.
We are having the same problems as so many equinox owners are with passenger side air bag seat sensor. This problem is a major safety issue. Why wait for more people to be injured or worse and demand gm address this issue once and for all.
Ii see a recall for this unit on the web but the dealer said not coverege the recall...please help me my family is on risk....the air bag light is ofwhen the passenger seat and in the istrument panel said service airbags
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact started the ignition and the front passenger side air bag warning indicator began to illuminate continuously. The passenger seat was occupied at the time of the failure. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred when the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer seven times for the failure. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 24,283. Updated 12/21/12*lj updated 1/9/2013
First problem happened recall on spark plug boot 1 cylinder wasn't firing, was fixed under warranty as was the gasket for the hatchback was bad. That lead to a gallon or so of water into my spare tire compartment. This has since happened again andi need another gasket. The driver side window stopped working, being a electrician i found to broken wires inside rubber boot on door hinge side. Abs light constantly comes on/off computer says abs needs service ( sensor problem). Gas gauge is reading incorrectly, i have to use the range setting on the computer. Speedometer readings incorrect sits at 60mph when the car is off. I bought this vehicle brand new and have nothing but problems, most of any vehicle i've owned. Current mileage 63,000 miles.
The passenger seat airbag light goes back and forth between on and not on when someone is sitting in the seat.sometimes it works fine for an extended amount of time.leaning to get something in the back seat can trigger it to go off and stay off.
This vehicle is one of several that have been reported to have problems with wheel speed and psi sensors, which then causes the traction control to believe computer wise it has no traction, therefore the light is always on and the computer sometimes shut the traction control off when it needs to be on. It also has airbag trouble with the passenger seat, also like the recall. However, despite the fact 2007's were issued this recall, it's saying my 'vin' does apply to these recalls. Find that hard to believe when these things are messed up. Just want gm motors to awknowledge it's possible that this vehicle was mismanufactured.
My airbag light came on in my vehicle. I didn't think anything of it because all of my onstar diagnostics stated everything was ok. I brought the vehicle in to the dealership to get a dome light and rear wiper motor replaced and to get a state inspection. My vehicle failed inspection due to the failed passenger presence module. Although the part is recalled on other 2007 chevy equinoxes, it has not been recalled on my vehicle. I value the safety of my family, but to charge $975 for a part (labor not included) that was recalled on the same make/model is extremely excessive.
While driving suddenly stablitrak service light and engine light comes on. Door locks start unlocking and locking, all lights start flashing and car slows down. At the same time steering wheel becomes very tight and unable to turn. Happen while driving any speed. Have had many visits to mechanics: ecm replaced and programmed was the last attempt prior to that i had a new started put on. This is a known issue for chevrolet's from my research. Recently bought a used 2014 chevy traverse lt and i'm started to see the same issues and i've only had it 1 week. I'm very upset these models aren't safe. To many times to count how many time it's happened maybe 30-40 in 1 year.
Air bag light is on all of the time. I took it to rk chevy where it was purchased from to have the fuel pump replaced under warranty and they did nothing about air bag light and said do not worry about it.
Takata recall. On march 29th 2015 i was involved in a auto accident. As a result of that accident, i suffered a broken wrist, broken jaw, and the loss of my left eye. All of these injuries were the result of my vehicles airbag system. In the accident, none of my windows were broken, there were no loose items in the vehicle. The only thing in the vehicle that hit me was the airbag and its is the only thing which had blood on it in the vehicle. I was wearing my seatbelt at the time of the accident.i was driving down the highway (atlantic city expressway) when a turnpike commission vehicle made a u-turn and turned up in front of me leading to the accident. My vehicle was traveling on a flat highway at night, on a straight section of road at that time. I was then trapped inside my vehicle for an hour until rescue workers had to cut me out so that i could be flown to the nearest trauma unit.my year vehicle is also the same year that all other chevy vehicles (avalanche, silverado ld/hd, tahoe, and suburbon) on the recall started which is 2007. My chevy equinox which is also in their suv / truck lineupis no different from those and used the same airbag, takata.
The contact owns 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had a major fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). Also, the contact mentioned that the instrument panel failed intermittently on numerous occasions and multiple warning lights illuminated. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility). In addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminate for an extended period of time and it was not confirmed by the local dealer if the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id numbers:07v520000 (air bags) and 07v344000 (air bags). The vehicle was to be further inspected in order to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500. Updated 08/28/14*lj updated 09/4/2014the consumer stated the vehicle was repeatedly taken to the dealer, due to loss of power. The vehicle would not accelerate, the engine began jerking and the engine light constantly stayed on.the transmission was slipping, also. Updated 10/15/14.
When adult passenger sitting in right front passenger seat, the air bag light doesnt turn on.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox . The contact stated that while driving 25 mph,a vehicle crashed into the passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. The airbags did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the head and knees. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a claim in regard to the air bag failure. The manufacturer was unable to determine why the air bags did not deploy. The failure and the current mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
On 9/22/08 we took our vehicle to gregg young chevy in omaha ne with complaint of the passenger air bag did not register passenger. The could not duplicate and nothing was done. Again on 4/10/10 we took the vehicle in again with same complaint. We were told again could not duplicate at this time, no problem found scanned, no codes. No bulletins found, system working as designed. Then again 9/28/11 we took it in again and complained the service air bag light is on intermittently. They replaced the pps module. We had to pay labor and factory warranty deductible. I see by you recall page there was a recall #07v344000 on the passenger sensor and or calibration.if there was a recall why were we charged to replace a default by the maker? now here we are in dec 2016 and now we are having the same problem again. The air bag does not always register a passenger and if it does, it goes back and for stating air bag on and air bag off and the dash warning light to service air bag goes on and off and then we get a read out on the dash stating to service air bag. Same problem yet again. How may times can the sensor or calibration go wrong. We called gregg young and they want $130 just to look at the problem.what are our options? i don't feel this is a wear and tear problem and we paid for it once already and feel we should not have based on the recall listed. Any information you could provide would be helpful. Thank you for considering our safety a priority.
A few months ago, i took my car into the dealer to diagnose a check airbag light.$122 later, my vehicle was found to have a "faulty passenger presence module."i was quoted over $1000 in repairs and given no other options.i declined the repairs in lieu of confirming with an independent mechanic as i have had issues with that service department before regarding a faulty fuel system (which was recalled and i was not informed).my independent mechanic confirmed the passenger sensing unit was not working properly and after further investigation, i found that this part (much like the debacle with my fuel pump) was also a recalled.i am referring to nhtsa campaign#07v344000.my vin# is included within the designated vin breaking points; however, it does not qualify individually.i find this infuriating.if the part is known to be faulty, and it's the same part placed into pontiac/chevy vehicles then why are only some of these faulty parts included in the recall????this was the same situation with my faulty fuel pump, in which i paid cash for the part and repairs and then 6 months later received a letter from gm stating my vin# was now included.i phoned the dealer and gm directly and they offered me no options other than pay $611 for the part and estimated another $500 in labor.i have found on numerous gm forums that this issue with the ppm is very common with 2007-2009 pontiac and chevy vehicles with those owners getting the same excuse from gm and no recall coverage.i am hoping that in the future someone from the nhtsa will look into this campaign and expand the vehicles involved as it seems to be a dealer/part issue and affects the overall safety of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While a passenger was seated on the passenger seat, the air bag sensor inadvertently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v344000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
I have been watching the recall listing for campaign number 07v344000 because this is exactly what is wrong with my vehicle but my vin always comes up with no open recalls.the seat sensor for the passenger airbag has been determined to be bad but it doesn't apply to my vehicle.if the part is bad and is being recalled for other cars why is my car excluded?the chevrolet dealer quoted me a cost in excess of $900 for a part i know has an active recall on it.
I was in an automobile accident 1/17/08, stopped to make a left hand turn and was struck from behind, pushed into the opposing lane and then struckin the front by a small bus.my vehicle was a total loss.no airbags deployed. I am concerned that with the amount of impact from the rear right and frontal collisions, that the airbags did not deploy.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the front passenger seat was built with a sensor system for the air bags however, there was an error in the calibration of the sensor, which caused the sensor to fail. As a result, the air bags would not shut off when a small child or small statured person was occupying the passenger's seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who refused to diagnose the vehicle because the vehicle was not purchased at that particular dealer. The contact was informed of a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign number: 07v344000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 82,000.
Passenger side seat airbag sometimes does not come on. Can't seem to find the problem. Kind of a nerveracking situation.steering column does not lock when the vehicle is shut off and the key removed.not a good feeling with all that is going on with gm ignition switch problems.
Passenger side air bag worked intermittently while passenger was seated in seat. Sometimes on when no one seated and off when someone seated. Now check/service airbags lights are on and passenger side airbag stays off when someone seated. I am not sure if any of the airbags at this point will work because all airbag lights are on.
1997 equinox passenger seat sensor intermittent. Rose chevrolet claims they replaced the sensor under warranty that they had to wait 3 days for. As my wife was driving down interstate realized that her sister had no airbag. The display said it was off again. My wife could not reset the problem at that time w/o turning the car off/on and hoping it would see that her sister was indeed sitting there. Will be taking this back to rose chevrolet in hamilton oh again.
Passenger side air bag will not activate when an adult person is in the passenger seat.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel, regardless if an occupant was occupying the seat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v344000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.
We bought our son this vehicle when he got his license back in sept 2019. The front passenger seat sensor isn't working causing the passenger air bag to not be safely engaged. This is a huge safety issue and should be a recall and replaced immediately. Also, there is hardly any heat coming from the blowers. We had it in multiple times but noone can figure it out. We have replaced: heater core, water pump, thermostat, radiator, resevoir. Ect..flushed it a million times and had the heads pressure checked, nothing worked. It gets very little heat when idling, and gives "luke warm" heat when rpms increase while driving. Last winter my son could hardly keep his windshield defrosted/defogged and almost lost visibility while driving to school. Not to mention freezing to death with no adequate heat. This is a huge safety issue.
This vehicle was supposedly repaired in a previous recall, however the issue with the passenger seat airbag sensor persists. Recently it is increasingly difficult to get the sensor to work for the front seat passenger, and it goes on and off as the vehicle is driven. Either the repair was not adequate to completely resolve the problem or not actually completed.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated a passenger side air bag warning light would illuminate whenever the vehicle was started with a passenger in the passenger seat. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The service airbag message appears when there is a person in the passenger seat of the vehicle. The dealer said it is due to the passenger presence module. An internet search for "2007 equinox passenger presence module" reveals that there is a known issue with the passenger presence sensor (pps) on this vehicle. The passenger side airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident due to the defective sensing system/part. The manufacturer should repair this system/part before an injury due to the defect occurs.
The passengers side airbag will not stay on when no matter who on it, doesn't notpop any codes or anything. Have taken it two different dealerships still nothings says it's working fine. Which it isn't, not safe at all
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger presence sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the front passenger air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,600.
Vehicle computer says, "service air bag soon". Air bag light comes on even when it is occupied by an adult. When the vehicle is started it says the passenger air bag is off even with an adult passenger. The airbag turns off randomly for the passenger side.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently and then remained lit. The vehicle was taken to mildenberger motors (1717 n 1st st, hamilton, mt 58940, 406-626-3050), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator was constantly illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the seat electronic control unit needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v344000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owned a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The front passenger side air bag light intermittently illuminated when a passenger would sit in that seat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the front seat module connector was replaced. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where the entire front passenger seat was replaced. The failure continued to occur. The contact was also told that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module).the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the air bag warning light indicated that the air bag was off while an occupant was positioned in the front passenger seat. The failure would occur whenever the vehicle was in operation at any speed being driven with an occupant in the front passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the air bag sensor was replaced. The failure mileage was 58,835.
2007 chevrolet equinox airbag sensor, the right air bag light only comes on half of the time. I have taken this vehicle in four times so far and it still doesn't work, gm rep says they will not replace any parts unless it shows error codes. What happens when someone face hits the dash or the windshield? i guess general motors doesn't care!!!!!!!!
The passenger side air bag does not engage when i have a passenger in the car.there is an indicator to show the air bag either on or off, if someone is in the passenger seat or not.i have not had an accident but if i do the passenger could be seriously injured if the air bag does not deploy.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag sensor failed while driving 5 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure and the air bag sensor could be replaced at the contacts expense of $600.the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.
I have a 2007 chevrolet equinox. Intermittently, the passenger air bag "on/off indicator shows "air bag off" with a passenger in the seat. This occur with passengers weighing from 100lbs. To 200lbs. The only way i can get the "air bag on" indicator to work in by turning the engine off and then restarting the engine. I often must repeat this proceduresix or eight time before the "air bag on" indicator is illuminated.the local dealer has replaced the passenger air bag module to no avail. They say that this is an isolated problem & there is no correction. This opinion was echoedduring phone conversations with customer service personnel at general motors.i have been dealing with this matter, on a local level for approx. 18mos. With any progressthis represents a significant safety problem for my passengers i've searched this problem on your web site & note that your records show 57 complaints for this particular auto. Eleven (20%) were for the problem i've described in this complaint. I believe there is justification for a recall or other remediation.incident has been ongoing since10/08. Incident date below is latest incident.
I was in an accident were i struck two horses that run out into the highway in front of me in my 2007 chevrolet equinox lsi. The first horse struck my passengerside front quarter panel and this caused me to swerve into another horse on the driver side. I was traveling at approximately 50 mph and the damageto the front of my car was very serious and my complaint is that the airbags never deployed during the crash. I know that the airbags are set of by specific speeds and damage but my whole front of my 2007 chevrolet equinox ls was nearly removed. I was wearing my safety belt and it offered little help since i was hit twice from opposite sides. I was told by responding emergency crew that the airbag must have been faulty since it did not deploy.
Automobile accident at roughly 20 miles an hour in a 2007 chevy equinox mostly front end and driver side damage. The air bags did not deploy.major front end damage sustained.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated the air bag light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the air bag sensor failed. The contact found nhtsa recall campaign id number: 07v344000 (airbags: frontal: sensor/control module), but the manufacturer said their vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 54,000.
The passenger side air bag light reports that the air bag is off on an intermittent basis.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. When an occupant was in the passenger front seat, the air bag turned off.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, and the air bag sensor was replaced.the repair did not remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several separate occasions for the identical failures,in which there were no resolutions.the technician stated that air bag system was designed improperly.the failure mileage was 100.the current mileage was 30,000.the vehicle identification number was unavailable.
There were no events that led up to failure...the air bag light will stay off even though the passenger seat is occupied and on the dash it will read, " service air bag." i called gm hotline and was told that even though there was a tsb for that problem my vehicle did not fall within the selected vin numbers and would not be covered.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. Her vehicle was repaired according to recall# 07v344000 (air bags, frontal sensor/control module).after the repair she experienced all of the symptoms outlined in the description of the recall after the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle has not beeninspected by the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 48200.
When a passenger is in the seat the air bag is off a lot of the time just like gm recall #07174nhtsa id # 07v344000. Back when it started dealer said it would be hard to find the problem now they say there is no current recall on this car.
I purchased this unit in 2010. This is related to the front passenger seat. The signal of the airbag appears off even if there is a passenger seated. This started to happen in 2013. I took it for a diagnostic at a dealer and they said it was a faulty sensor. Very expensive repair. There is a recall for this situation but when i gave my vin # it appears my vehicle is not included (nhtsa campaign #07v344000).
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the airbag off light would illuminate with an average sized adult seated in the front passenger seat.the dealer stated that the sensors were working correctly.there is a recall for the air bags: frontal: sensor/control module (nhtsa campaign id # 07v344000) however, the dealer stated that his vin was not included.the contact felt that his vehicle should be included as part of the recall.the failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 7,100. Updated02-14-08updated 02/14/08
I have not had an accident, so the above date, mileage and speed are estimates. While traveling down the highway, the service airbag light came on. The passenger airbag light also went off. It later came back on. My wife was sitting in the passenger seat at the time. Any time we go somewhere, this happens numerous times. I feel this is a defect in the sensor under the seat cushion in the passenger seat. I have noticed that the nhtsa has a recall on 437 units for this problem and your campaign # is 07v34400. According to the man named rob i spoke with at gm, my vehicle was not included in that recall. I feel this is a very serious problem and don't feel like my wife or either one of my children would be protected in the event of an accident where the airbag needs to deploy. It may not due to this defective sensor. I would like to know if you can offer any assistance in getting this taken care of without me having to pay for it.i am on disability income and trying to support a family of four leaves no money for such things. I feel like gm should have to cover this, since it's a defect on their part, and not mine. Is there any way you could add my vehicle to the recall now that i've made you aware of it and given you the vin #?we're planning a 1,500 mile round trip on the 23rd of june to travel to our church convention and would like to have this problem rectified before making the trip, if at all possible. Thanks for your time and attention.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor failed to register when the passenger seat was occupied. As a result, the air bag would not activate once the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) however the vin was ineligible for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.updated 10/11/12*lj
Too many times to count the passenger air bag sensors have not detected various passengers in this 07 equinox.brought it to dealership 2 times including once when sensors were replaced, have complained via phone numerous times & told they couldn't fix it.called gm hotline 02/13/08 & opened a new complaint case based on this & 2 other "unfixable" problems.they requested 1 more chance & truck was brought in 02/25/08.02/26/08 gm rep called & told me the dealership looked at it & involved gm engineers & that there was no fix & he needed to call the field mgr to authorize a resolution since truck could not be returned due to safety liabilities.02/29/08 still no return call to gm from field manager.gm states to stay in rental vehicle since truck is a safety liability & should not be driven.03/05/08 gm rep states that, although he does not agree, the field mgr stated that when a passenger is present they need to watch for the "air bag off" light to be illuminated & the passenger needs to wiggle around and move until it goes out.she mandated that we return the rental car immediately as gm would not pay for it & we needed to retrieve our truck since it was working as designed.unbelieving that this would actually be gm's stance especially when they have a voluntary recall out on this exact issue in this vehicle (gm recall 07174) i asked him to confirm that he was telling me to pick up the truck they had been telling me was unsafe for passengers knowing that there would be a need for passengers in the vehicle, he said that wasn't his decision & there was nothing more he could do.i have numerous pictures of the "air bag off" light illuminated with someone clearly in the passenger seat, dated notes documenting all contact with gm on this issue & full records of the previous repair attempts since last year.it's my belief that not only is gm recall 07174 more widespread than they are admitting but i also don't believe they can definitively fix it.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that when a passenger is seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag indicator illuminates repeatedly.she stated that there has to be a weight limit in order for the indicator to dim.the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module).the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 22,039 and current mileage was 22,070. Updated 3/12/09 the traction control activated on dry pavement. It made steering the vehicle next to impossible. The headlights had to be replaced. The all wheel light illuminated. Updated 03/16/09.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the passenger air bag off warning light would illuminate whether the passenger seat was occupied or not.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 34,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the air bag off indicator light fails to illuminate when a passenger is seated.the dealer stated that the vehicle does not operate due to bone structure.the current mileage is 6,500 and failure mileage was 6,300.the consumer stated after 2 attempts to have the vehicle repaired she is concerned this is a major malfunction and life threatening defect and wants to reimbursed for the vehicle purchase to repurchase a different vehicle. The dealer stated traction control light comes on and the cupholder in console is broken.updated 09/05/07
2007 chevrolet equinox with several issues. Consumer states that the steering wheel stopped working, won't turn or allow him to back up. Stabilitrak light comes on. He was told he couldn't leave his car because dealer needed to check the warranty.the consumer had the vehicle inspected by another dealership and they told him the alarm system that was added was causing the problem.
At least 10 times over the course of the past year , the key would not turn the ignition and sometimes the key gets stuck.after numerous attempts of jiggling the key and trying to move the steering wheel (which seems to be locked when this happens) i get the key to turn. I just took it to the dealer two months ago and they said everything was working as normal.if this is normal, what is abnormal?this happened to my sister's aveo and they replaced her ignition, but her key still gets stuck sometimes.
I don't know if it's a takata inflator, but there was a recall for the 2007 chevy equinox, but, for some reason the recall did not have my wife's car's vin # regarding this recall. So, her car did not receive a recall notice! what i'm upset about is, that she has low mileage on her car, and had the same problem, just recently, and it's the same model and year, regarding the recall, that did not involve her car! i was told by gm, that because her vin # was not "in" the recall, that there was nothing that they could do, but if i wanted to, because it's a safety problem, that i could contact you! and "then" if you told them that it was a safety problem, which it is, that you could then, get in touch with gm, and they would take care of it! so, what can be done, this shouldn't be like this!!! please help us take care of this safety problem on my wife's 2007 chevy equinox if you would please! regarding the note below, my wife was simply driving, and the air bag light came on, and that was it. When i got in touch with gm, they did tell me that there "was" a recall on this, but because my wife's equinox did not fall into their recall vin #, that there was nothing that they could do! if it was a different model, year, etc. Then i could understand of course, but not when it's the same car, and model, that they recalled!!! thank you for your assistance, in any way!
When i have a passenger in the seatthe airbag never comes on and the airbag light stays on and tells me it needs service. Also all my gauges are all out of wack not sure if it is a recall or not once i hit 100,000 miles all these things came about. Also there was a recall on the fuel system and at the time i did not have a problem as of yet, on 9/29/15 i then smelled the gas and called mk smith chevrolet to see if there were any recalls on this and they told me no, so i did take it somewhere else to be fixed due to it being cheaper for me and got it fixed and paid $633.60. I have document for that. Now my key in the ignition does not come out and i hear a clicking noise by the ignition i'mnot sure if that as well is a recall on the equinox 2007. Please let me know if any of these problems are recalls on my vehicle. I just have read all these other complaints on the same issues on the equinox 2007.
I own a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The i could not get the key out of the ignition and the failure continued at random on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition key assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure still recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the shift cableneeded to be replaced. 600.00 dollars for both repairs.
The heater blower stopped working.after investigating problem it appears to be a manufacturers defect with the plastic transfer door.blows cold air all the time. Winter is approaching and this is a huge safety issue.
Sometimes the ignition freezes up and does not allow you to remove the key. Although this doesn't happen every time it happens enough to be a concern. If in a mall parking lot it could render one in a dangerous position of not being able to take the key out of the ignition. I usually have to wait several minutes, up to 20, before the ignition will release the key.
The driver side front window stopped working then months later the switch that tells the bcm the door is open or closed failed and the radio doesn't. Shut off and the dome lights don't come on when exiting the vehicle.
I purchase the 2007 equinox used from day one i have had problems the first one was the car would slow down on its on and when i speeded up it would slow down then it wouldn't start i replaced the battery and now the same thing it will not start, there is a noise that i hear when i drive like something is lose, the back windshield wiper works and not works the passenger seat beat light keeps coming on i will never buy another chevrolet product.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle's speedometer failed. The contact took the vehicle to two certified mechanics who stated that the speedometer motor needed to be replaced; however, the exact failure was not able to be properly identified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 12/01/16*lj
Ignition lock up, could not turn off ignition. Motor still running, had to turn wheel back and forth to finda spot to turn off ignition continuing problem. We have already brought to dealer ship to have problem corrected. They were not able to find problem.
The ignition locked up. It continues to jam up sometimes at unpredictable times. On this morning the signal for service air bag lit up. I continued driving and after a few minutes it turned off. I took the vehicle into my local dealer ([xxx]) on march 11, 2014, where i was informed the air bag may not function if i am in an accident. The service air bag light has continued to light up more frequently. Presently it turns on almost every day or every 2 days. Concerned the air bag will not work when it is needed. I realize that as the owner of the vehicle i am responsible for the maintenance of the car on parts that are used and worn, but in this case, the malfunction of an integral part of the vehicle associated to the safety and performance of the vehicle should be a standard functioning part that should work throughout the life of the vehicle.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Key will not come out of ignition when car is placed in park. The key is stuck in accessory position. Car needs to be turned back on and gear selector moved (as well as vehicle, steering etc.) many times before key will disengage from steering column.
My 2007 chevy equinox instrument panel has been acting up here recently and the speedometer goes to 120mph and stays there. You can't tell how fast you are going. That is a safety issue. The gas gauge n temperature gauge will go to the top like full or hot or not move at all.could burn an engine up or run out of gas. Recall was done i heard but not on all 2007equinox vehicles and it should have included all. There are a lot still on the road. I am asking for safety reasons to include all 2007 chevy equinox vehicles to be recalled and fixed by gm. It is very expensive to have repaired at a shop or at the dealer. If i was able to do myself i would but i'm not a mechanic or do i know electrical so i'm not doing it. I want it done by a professional and i am pleading that all 07 chevy equinox vehicles be included and a new recall be sent outto all 2007 owners. That is before someone gets hurt. Not knowing the speed you ate going is unsafe. It gas been going on now since december 2019 and now its everyday. The gauges might work one day then not work for 3 days then work again for one day. It needs to recalled asap. Doesn't matter if vehicle is moving or parked. It will ho up 120mph and stay there for days.
07 equinox vehicle wouldn't start, key stuck in ignition. Tried wiggling steering wheel which was not locked and would not lock. The key would not come all the way back in order to get it out. Car was in park at home thank god. Tried everythingi know even looked it up on google.there were so many complaints on this about 07 equinox key stuck and some vehicles would start and lots more wouldnt?? we tried to do start but it did not turn over. We had to put on a charger and monitor the battery to see if it would charge. Later that night i took the vehicle off the charger and tried it and it started. Went and had battery checked at advance auto and they said battery has no problems fully charged. How can that bewhat is causing this. I seen online many, many, complaints on this equinox issue and it is a safety issue. What happens if it decides to just stop working on the interstate going 65-75 mph. Someone could get serious injured killed if they lose power all of a sudden. No lights were left on, nothing was left on causing the vehicle to drain the battery all of a sudden. The key was not left in the vehicle i went to start it and key stayed stuck in ignition and turned over but nothing no power. If you lose power driving you lose power steering. Power brakes, and it takes a while to get vehicle to a stop. Even using parking brake which most people would panic and forget to try n get vehicle stopped and crash into and cars or pedestrians for that matter if power goes out while driving at any speed. This need to be recalled andfigure out what is causing this problem. I had to recharge battery myself. It checked out as good battery fully charged?no previous incidents on this matter thank god. Should recall all 07 equinox and have electrical system checked.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact could not get the key out of the ignition and the failure continued to occur intermittently on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition key assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the gear shift needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62000.
Vehicle has temporary loss of power for things like dash board lights, radio, power locks and additionally i hear popping noises from front end of car and to add to this frustration on sunday the power steering completely failed with no previous warning indicators. Fortunately, i was in a parking space and simply could not steer my car to exit.i have had it repaired at the cost of over $700.00.
Right front door wiring harness in hinge area (flex point).wires broken causing door locks, power windows and power mirrors to be inoperable.
Engine overheating "stationary and in motion" seems to be a common problem with most 2006 and above.i replaced the thermostat, the water pump, i performed a radiator flush, replaced the ect sensor, and still the car over heats.i did a compression test and it's fine, i checked the head gaskets and they are fine.the oil looks fine, the radiator fluid looks fine.i went through a car wash after replacing the water pump, thermostat, and ect sensor.the car still over heats, both at idle and after driving 2 miles or 10 miles. I've been told it's either an electrical issue, a radiator issue, or engine electrical issue.i can not keep putting money into a car that is only worth $2,500. Many other people i have noticed posted the same issue of over heating and nothing is being done about it.it should be a chevy recall, and repaired by the manufacturer.here is an example of 1 other complaint:........on november 17th the vehicle started to tell me that it was overheating and to turn a/c off. A/c was not even on because it was cold and the heat was blowing cold air. The vehicle then told me while i was trying to get to a safe location to pull over that the engine power was reduced and the vehicle stated to crawl along the road. When the vehicle was looked at where i pulled over there was minimal oil in the vehicle and it had blow coolant all over the driver side wheel well from what looked like the overflow tube. Oil was put in the vehicle so that i could drive it to a safe location. On november 18th i went to start the vehicle to go to work and without going any place but sitting in the driveway it started to tell me that the engine was overheating and to turn a/c off. The vehicle was towed. The dealership that i use worked on it and replaced the temp control and thermostat and did a complete oil change. Many other equinox owners are having same issue
The speedometer stopped working ,the passenger air bags on and off light was going on then off now not working at all the power searing went out and then back working after the dealer tried to charge my wife 800 plus for parts not needed all this has been going on sense she first bout it off the dealer lot but they refused to resolve the electrical problems they replaced the speed odometer and even noted it in there paper work that there was body electrical ` problems with this equinox and yet still refuse to ether fix it or replace the car with a equal value all these problems was going on before the warranty ever ran out and we have now been fighting with the dealers and gm over this now for over 7 years it even had the key switch that wont work some times and sometimes it willlock up and cut off when going down the road its done this twice now in the past year i don't feel like i nor my wife [xxx]should pay to fix problems on this car due to the fact that it has all been happening since we bout the car new with less than a 100 miles on this car the dealers keep saying they cant make any codes come up but yet when we go in to them we show them what's going on with it scene it was new im sick of them lieing to us and not fixing there problems they know that are wrong with this truck if they new it had electrical problems with the truck when they did the work on the truck when it was new why didn't they fix it instead of lieingand covering up it and lieing to my wife iv had to take off from my work now for a week fighting these people and im sick of it and still have to pay more money out off my pocket over all thisisn't far when we have the paper work from them stating it has electrical problems from day one.
On two occasions the power steering has gone out while i started my car.each time this occurred i was unable to steer the vehicle.it was very dangerous to drive as it was very difficult to make right and left hand turns.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. When the driver and passenger seats were occupied, the air bag sensor (electronic module) failed to illuminate and indicate that the seats were occupied. It was diagnosed that the air bag sensor failed, but a remedy was not provided. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v344000 (air bags). The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall and did not offer further assistance. The contact was referred to nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
The awd on my 2007 equinox has been exceptionally loud ever since i bought the car.i just figured it was supposed to be like that and didn't worry about it since it came on whenever we had a heavy rain.this past winter, i go stuck in a snowstorm and my awd never came on, which led to me losing control of my vehicle.luckily, i didn't crash but hated the entire experience since i had my two small children with me.anyway, over the weekend (9/10/2010), my stabilitrak service light came on.since i was also having problems getting the key out of the ignition, i took it to a dealership who told me the main computer (bcm) needs to be replaced.this computer is the reason why my awd doesn't operate properly and the reason why my key cannot be pulled out of the ignition.
Strong smell of gas and is leaking. Electrical lights are coming ondash board traction control, abs and engine lights...
There is a harsh smell of fuel coming from somewhere in the fuel tank area. There is no fuel leaks to be found. When starting the vehicle, the starter seems to stay engaged for a few seconds.
I notice while my wife was driving no side breaklights but center light came on. I have changed the bulbs and checked fuses and still no brake lights.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the front driver side door would not lock and the window would not open. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the wiring harness was defective. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.updated 09/10/14
The ignition key would get stuck in the ignition.the only way i could get it out would be to repeatadly shift from park to drive or reverse until the key was released.i took it to my local chevydealer for repair.it cost $544 to get it fixed.i have heard of others having the same issue.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while stopped the battery light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was found that the tcm fuse failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred several times after the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 76,176.
I have had continuous problems with brake lights and turn signal lights going out.. Over the last couple of weeks my headlights have been getting stuck in the bright position, now yesterday on my drive home smoke started coming from between my steering wheel and the dash; during this the blue bright light indicator was flashing.i pulled over and exited the car.the smoke dissipated very quickly and continued the short distance home with no more problems... I called the dealership who said it sounded like i had wires "touching" they want me to bring it in however my warranty is up, and i am on a limited income.this is very frustrating considering it sounds like a manufacture problem.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the key would not eject from the ignition when turning off the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000. Updated 4/21/15the consumer stated she was unable to shift the gear out of park and the key would not come out of the ignition. Updated 04/28/15
I bought a 2007 chevy equinox new. A couple of days after taking it home a strange problem started occurring, an electrical problem between the left speakers and the directionals. A loud rapid noise would suddenly come through the left speakers as i was driving and would continue until i used the turn signal (either direction). I had the vehicle back to the dealer numerous times. First i was told there was an intermittent short in the radio, but the radio replacement did not fix the problem. Then the left tweeter speaker was changed, the radio recalibrated (three times), the radio software updated, and finally the body control module changed. None of these things fixed the problem. The gm engineer looked at it twice and still couldn't solve the problem. I was told no other gm product in the entire country had the same problem as my vehicle. When i went to the general manager of the dealership and told him of the problem and that the vehicle was a lemon, he contacted the gm district rep, who refused to replace the vehicle. I was forced to take gm to arbitration, and now i am getting my money back plus my filing fee. The problem is a safety issue and significantly impairs the value of the vehicle. I am turning the equinox in next week, taking my money and buying a honda cr-v. I would not advise anyone to buy an equinox after my experience, and especially gm's attitude. In fact, i will never buy another gm product. If you have had your equinox to the dealer at least 4 times for the same problem and are still getting the run around and no resolution, first write to the chevy customer assistance center for help in repairing the vehicle. You will need to do this in order to request a replacement vehicle or a repurchase. Second, don't let gm keep stringing you along. File for arbitration under your state's lemon law program. It'll come to that anyway. Please, read the reviews and the auto blogs about this vehicle on line. Even the newest models rate poorly.
The instrument cluster in my 2007 chevy equinox ls all the gauges stop working then i'll start working and you don't know if your car is overheating you don't know how much gas you have or how fast you're going the odometer stuck at 1:20 some days that'll work some days it don't and i believe they had a recall on this but only some cars were affected when they should have recalled all of them and replace the stepper motors on all 2007 equinoxes not just some i've been dealing with this now for too long as they said it was very expensive to get it repaired well with all the complaints i seen online i feel that they should have recalled it and fixed all of them there still a lot of 07 on the road and it's a safety hazard my wife refuses to drive the car cuz she doesn't know how fast she's going and i'm about to that point now i don't know how much gas i got sometimes i don't know if the car is hot or if i'm going to run out of gas i do use the trip function on every tank of gas i have to my i really think this needs to be taking a look at an all o sevens recalls on the stepper motors replaced or somebody gets killed somebody may panic think they're going 120 or think that their cars going to stop and they could get into serious accident because the gauges aren't working and it just startled them this problem started after i purchase the vehicle used and the guy told me that he noticed it a couple times on the odometer well it's slowly developed into all the gauges now.
On saturday may 25, 2013 my 2007 chevrolet equinox would not start.the key had gotten stuck in the ignition and i did not remove it and i think that killed the battery.i tried to jump start the car with no success.finally on sunday may 26,2013 i had a professional come jump start it.after it started the power steering went out and the stabilitrak warning light came on.this has never happened before and i don't know what's causing it.i read in the forum that there were several other equinox's with the same problem.i think it should be a recall.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag sensor failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Getting back onto the interstate the door locks started clicking and the speedometer hand starts going haywire.in the weeks and months to come now the awd, traction control, service engine soon lights come on.the steering wheel jerks, weird noise goes through the speakers and all gauges and door locks go haywire.has been put on a machine but no codes come up for the mechanic.
I was driving the truck and it just shut down on me. Since then i have gotten a new alternator, starter, batter, battery cables, fuses, egr valve, and power relay switch. The car is still not holding a charge.
Less than 4,000 miles driven after i purchased this vehicle the transmission needed to be replaced as it would not shift out of 2nd gear. The heater core also exploded on the way to the dealership to assess the transmission issues. Around 20-25,000 miles after purchase the engine coolant temp gauge stopped reporting temperatures correctly and would redline even if the car was off for over 2 days it would start up way above the normal operating temperature. The fuel guage no longer correctly indicates how much gas is left in the tank and will not move off of empty even after pumping 13 gallons into the tank. Vehicle was stationary at a red light when heater core blew out. Vehicle was being driven during transmission,temperature, and gas gauge failures.
Detected smell of gasoline while parked among many other cars. Did not think much of it until at home detected smell of gasoline inside and out of the vehicle. Look around and saw gas dripping from the rear passenger side of car. Check under the car and it seemed like gas leaking from the top of the gas tank. Took vehicle to dealer and agreed on repair. Dealer had previously said cost would be approximately 500 dollars. When vehicle was at the garage i was told over 900 dollars to repair. I agreed, hopingthere would eventually be a recall, since i had read of many complains on line. I was able to get the labor charged refunded to me. A few months later i received a safety recall notice. The letter specifically says "your 2007 model year chevrolet equinox, vin xxxxxxxxxxxxx is involved in safety recall 12190. Etc. When to dealer, and the service guy say "your vehicle does not show any open recalls and that only certain one have that fuel pump module recall. I told him "look at the letter" but i got nowhere. True i had the vehicle repaired, but the letter mentions a refund. Plus, did i get the right replacement part or some other generic part? so why does my letter say your....is involved in safety recall..yet the dealer's system says "no" to this recall. By the way i did buy it in california and it's register also at california.
2007 equinox chevrolet -the ignition has been locking up and key could not be removed.dealership has replaced ignition three times and it still locked up. Today the wheel is locked, the gear shift is locked up and nothing will move. They are sending a tow truck to haul it into the shop again. My complaint is not the dealership it is chevrolet.the internet lists thousands of equinox's with the same issue and a recall should have been done to pull these in and fix the issue once and for all at no cost to the consumer. I think it is time for a class action suit against chevrolet.my issue has been ongoing for since this past winter.
I purchased a 2007 chevy equinox at a chevy dealership in 2014. A couple of weeks after purchase i started having trouble with the key in the ignition.it would sometimes get so i could not pull it out of the ignition after putting the vehicle in park. I have waited for a year, because i believed the problem would get better.the problem has continued, and is slowly getting worse.i have even tried different sets of keys to see if that made a difference, it has not. It does not matter if the vehicle is parked on a flat service or on an incline, the key keeps getting stuck in the ignition.i have even taken all other keys off the key ring thinking that would make a difference, it did not.the only way that i can get the key out is by shaking the shifter on the floor and wobble the steering wheel back and forth.that does not always work, so sometimes i have to turn the vehicle back on and off again to get it to come out. I am afraid that one of these times i am not going to be able to get the key out of the ignition which will make it easier for someone to break into it and steal it from me.i have gone back to the dealership that i purchased the vehicle and told me that i would have to replace the ignition cylinder at my own expense since there is no official recall on the part.
Sometimes when you park the keys will not come out of the ignition. You have to keepstarting the vehicle, turning the steering wheel back and forth, or slamming the shifter into park it happens about 12 times per week! also the trac control light will pop on and then heal on its own, stay off as long as a 16 months then go back on for a week or two then back off! weird.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the fuel failure. The dealer inspected the vehicle but was unable to locate the fuel failure. In addition, the sun-roof seal was defective and causing water to penetrate the interior of the vehicle. As a result, the interior light would not provide proper illumination. The dealer advised that the sun-roof could not be repaired and the interior lighting failure could have been caused by a faulty alternator. The vehicle was not repaired.the approximate failure mileage was 69,000 and current mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had a major fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). Also, the contact mentioned that the instrument panel failed intermittently on numerous occasions and multiple warning lights illuminated. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility). In addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminate for an extended period of time and it was not confirmed by the local dealer if the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id numbers:07v520000 (air bags) and 07v344000 (air bags). The vehicle was to be further inspected in order to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500. Updated 08/28/14*lj updated 09/4/2014the consumer stated the vehicle was repeatedly taken to the dealer, due to loss of power. The vehicle would not accelerate, the engine began jerking and the engine light constantly stayed on.the transmission was slipping, also. Updated 10/15/14.
"takata recall " fuel gage going crazy 10- 16 -2016steering locked up hard to steer 10-2014 i was driveinganti skid work and does not work. 10-2009 until now while driveing
I got this car from frederi k auto center in march. Ever since then i had problems. I told them i let them. Knkw about them and they always said nothing was wrong with it. The one time they were supoose to fix something they had the car for two days and rhey put tape all over the hoses ro stop the leaks. They also failed the md inspection considering my wires are melted together and my ignition doesnt work right which wouldnt have pass. Then they repo it when i wqsnt late on my payemnt because i said i want it fixed sinxe it was sols that way or i will file a compalint. Everything qas illegal thatbthey did.
The car will not start, the battery was tested to be good.the fan will run after the vehicle is turned off.which in turn drains the battery.would have to jump start the car.this would work for a few days and have to jump start it again.the mechanic do not understand and will have to see it happen again to understand the problem.all systems show no error messages.this has to an electrical problem with thefan and battery.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and lost power. The stability control and the traction control warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be found. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist who stated that the failure was not due to the transmission. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Takata recall" for a 2007 chevy equinox igniition switch my key gets stuck in the ignition i have broken my key trying to get my key out the ignition had it replace by a locksmith who jacked my key up the key has no smooth touch it's very had when it go into the ignition it's very hard to turn, this is a emergency someone please recall this part of thees,cars it's very dangerous i have kids i see where other cars are being recalled , can gmc, chevy recall all the chevy from 2005-2010 for ignition switch help!!!! this problem had been on for 8monthsi thought it was going to stop never had these kinda of problem with any car in the past.
On october 19, 2009, i purchased a chevrolet equinox 2007.at the time of purchase i noticed condensation in the passenger side front headlight lens and i was told by the salesman at the time that it would "burn off" if i kept the lights on.since that time both driver and passenger headlights have developed the condensation issue.the condensation does not burn off just keeps accumulating to the point where the headlight bulb would just burn out.in the past six years i have replaced the various bulbs in the headlight assembly nine times and the bulb socket assemblies have been corroded as a result of the constant presence of moisture.often times i would be driving at night when the bulbs would go out making this a severe safety issue.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the key would sporadically become stuck inside the ignition switch and could not be removed. The contact indicated that when the defect occurred, the engine could not be turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000.updated 12/22/14*ljupdated 01/27/15
When you turn off car and go to remove the keys they are stuck in the ignition.you have to start the car again and usually move it before you can remove the keys and even then it usually takes several attempts.this happens about one out of every four times i drive the car.
Took my 2007 equinox to dealership where i but it in may of 2007 to tell them about passenger side airbag not working correctly when certain individuals luke myself were sitting in passenger seat and i was told nothing they could do that i just needed to carry a gallon of water on my lap because i was to small.fyi i weigh 120.also the key keeps getting stuck in the ignition i think this is very unsafe along with the airbag.would like a response asap my equinox only has 42000 miles .
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the stability track lights illuminated without reason. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised there was an electrical failure with the electronic assembly and caused the stability sensor light to illuminate. The sensor was reset at the owners expense yet, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 72,221.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact pulled over, restarted the vehicle, and the stabilitrak warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Cannot remove key from ignition.keys (both keys that were issued with the car) will go into the ignition without a problem, but when trying to remove the keys, they will not come out.you have to turn the car back on, wiggle the steering wheel and take the car out of gear and put back in park, some times several times.you will finally hear a click, like unlocking of the doors and the keys will come out of the ignition.took to a dealer and they said there was a recall, they worked on the car but it still does the same thing.this has been going on for over 3 years.some times the problem goes away for weeks at a time and then returns.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the shifter switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,227.
When i put my vehicle in park and try to turn off my car, the key gets stuck in the ignition more often than not. I then have to turn it on, back up, pull forward, and turn it off again to see if it will let me take the key out. Sometimes i have to do this 5-6 times!
Key sticks in ignition when entered into park, and will not come out most of the time. The only way to release the key is to stick finger into a hole in the steering column and slide the manual release switch within the steering wheel column. There are no obstructions which prevent the gear shift lever from entering the full park position.
The vehicle has stable track link error and will not go away! parts have been replaced, both aftermarket and swapped for genuine gm and still the service engine soon light is on. The fuel gauge doesn't work properly and will just at random show over the full mark or under the empty mark when i have purchased fuel on the same day. The throttle body had to be replaced at 45,000 miles when the vehicle suddenly lost power and just sat on a busy road.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. After turning the vehicle off, the ignition key remained stuck in the ignition switch. In addition, the hazard lights failed to operate. The bulbs for the hazard lights were replaced, but the failure recurred one week later. While operating the vehicle, the engine overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The ignition switch key is very difficult to remove and sometimes it takes up to 10 min. To remove the key after turning the ignition switch assembly back and forth.a death or serious injury could occur due to the extreme difficulty in removing the key from the ignition switch.
Currently my vehicle will not start. It seems that the battery is fine as all of the electronics in the vehicle are working, including radio/door locks. When the key is turned all of the electronics just "click" and the motor does nothing. This happened just after christmas this past year as well.luckily at that time i was at my parents house and though jump starting it would not work, we were able to charge the battery for about 6 hours and then it started.i have also had numerous problems with my radio (actually all sound in the car - including turn signals) that randomly just dont work or that when the car is started blast sound for about 30 seconds before the radio returns to normal - but the signals still produce a wierd, somewhat echoing sound when they do click.i have taken it to the dealer but they are unable to recreate the problem and send me on my way.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 65 mph, the service track system and engine power reduce light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle stalled. Once the engine was shut off and restarted, the vehicle was able to be driven. The failure occurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move forward when in drive, failed to retain brake fluid, and suddenly decelerated. In addition, the brakes seized several times intermittently. The contact stated that the stability traction control and brake lights illuminated randomly when the failures occurred. The dealer (john thornton chevrolet, 1971 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122, (678) 303-4071) indicated that there was brake contamination and provided extensive diagnostic testing, but did not specify which parts needed to be replaced. The contact was uncertain if there was a permanent remedy to repair the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that the abs would need to be further inspected and that the brake master cylinder may need to be replaced. The manufacturer suggested that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin and failure mileage were not available. Consumer stated brakes lock up car come to a complete stop stablity traction control, light comes on, try to put car in drive won't move at all, brake pedal sticking, won't raise all the way back up updated 9/25/18
After vehicle is turned off. The key cannot be removed out of the ignition. I have been dealing with this issue for years! in order to pull the key out. You must either turn the vehicle on then turn it back off several times before finally the ignition allows you to remove the key. The other way it allows you to pull out the key is by turning the key without turning the vehicle on then moving the gears from park to reverse then back to park. It just continues to get worse and worse. It is a huge concern to me because i am afraid that i would be unable to pull out the key out of the ignition. I took it to the dealer and they said it seems to be a common issue.
Ignition key will not come out once the car is turned off and put into park.i have read numerous complaints concerning this problem and no-one can tell if this happens because of the key cylinder or because of gear shift not properly going into park.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition. The contact had to make several attempts before the key dislodged from the switch. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
First problem happened recall on spark plug boot 1 cylinder wasn't firing, was fixed under warranty as was the gasket for the hatchback was bad. That lead to a gallon or so of water into my spare tire compartment. This has since happened again andi need another gasket. The driver side window stopped working, being a electrician i found to broken wires inside rubber boot on door hinge side. Abs light constantly comes on/off computer says abs needs service ( sensor problem). Gas gauge is reading incorrectly, i have to use the range setting on the computer. Speedometer readings incorrect sits at 60mph when the car is off. I bought this vehicle brand new and have nothing but problems, most of any vehicle i've owned. Current mileage 63,000 miles.
Speedometer went from 40 to 120 miles an hour.and tack was stuck at 1 1/2 mark.could not tell what speed i was actually going.on a 2007 equinox ls.
When i turnthe vehicle off, the ignition key stays stuck.even if i turn it back and forth it does not come out, i have to wait about two minutes before i can take it out. Sometimes, if i move the key extremely fast, i am able to take it out on the first try.i have seen this complaint on this vehicle before but there is still no recall.
I have multiple issues currently and they all seem to be listed on other complaints.1. The driver side window has completely stopped working. It seems to have become disconnected to the motor as i can hear the motor going up and down within the door. 2. Stabilitrak warning and engine light are constantly turning on and off. This has happened on and off over the past year or so but the dealership could not get a reading from the computer.now it has been on for the past 2 weeks constantly3. The temperature gauge in the instrument panel does not work.took it into the dealer and they replaced the thermostat a few days later the gauge went haywire again.it gets worse when i fill up with gas and tends to mirror the gas gauge reading most of the time.4. The key will not come out of the ignition when turning off the car. This is extremely frustrating.i put the car in park, turn the key off, the engine turns off but the key will not come out of the ignition.have to turn car back on, put it in and out of park, turn the wheel, back up, drive forward or just sit and wait a few minutes and it comes out.5. Occasionally the electronics go crazy - the turn signals won't work and the radio shuts down.it makes a sound when it does this as well, like a clicking noise but it only lasts for a few seconds and i can't figure out what causes it.
The key will not release from the ignition when the car is in park and turned off.this happens about one out of every five times the car parks.i normally have to wait about 1 minute for the key to release.sometimes, it will still not release and i have to turn the car back on, put it in reverse and go a couple feet, then drive forward a couple feet, put it in park for the key to release.i may have to do this 3-4 times before, the key will finally release.
My key keeps getting stuck in the ignition. I literally have to turn my car on and off, move the shifter in and out of park, shake the shifter, take my foot off of the brakes, at least 10-15 times before the ignition will release the key.i tried to make an appt with a chevy dealership when this problem went public and they cancelled me because my vehicle was not part of the recall. I talked to a representative shakevia with chevrolet chat and she said that i would have to be responsible for all of the diagnosis and repair fees since my vehicle is not included with the recall.i looked at the recall list and all the vehicles that are on there, the year of my vehicle fits in every single column.
After parking car and turning key to turn off engine i can't get the key out the car. Issue happens a few times a week and sometimes happens all day. Sometimes you have to sit and wait or restart car and drive around and then park to get key out. I have seen the issue reported on multiple sites and forums yet gm still hasn't issued a recall.
The driver side window stopped working along with the driver side door lock switch. They both stopped working at the same time.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the srs warning lamp was illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would sporadically fail to start. The contact also added that when driving in inclement weather, the spare tire well would fill with water. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 36,000.
The ignition will not release the key. I have tried the shifter, sit and wait in my car to see if it will release with time, step on the brake for a long time then try to take the key off and hope it will release the key.i can't keep sitting in my car waiting for a miracle to happen when i need to log in to work and am stuck in the car because the key won't come out of the ignition. This should be recalled. With az weather being so hot sitting in the car waiting for the release of the key is making it hot to breathe. Don't want to roll down the windows because i need the key in to get the windows back up. Something needs to be done about this problem. This has gone on for several months i need something done about this. This is dangerous.
When turning off the vehicle the key will not release from the ignition and can not be removed.after about 30 seconds you can hear a click and then the key will release and can be removed, but until you hear the click it can not be removed from the ignition.
The speedometer on my 2007 chevy equinox started going crazy. I'm driving down the road at 30 mph but the speedometer says i'm doing 60 mph. When i'm on the highway doing 55 mph, it bounces between 90 to 120 mph. I've even been parked in the driveway doing 120 mph. Something is seriously wrong. I've found out about numerous other complaints with other chevy's doing the same thing but chevy doesn't want to include the equinox. I want to know what my next step is going to be.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while parked, the ignition switch failed and an unknown warning light illuminated.the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,789.updated 10/30/14 updated 7/9/2015
I have owned this vehicle since 2009 and have had multiple issues, recurring frequently.the 2 main concerns are stuck key in ignition and stabilitrack and electrical malfunctions.there is a definite issue with the ignition in these vehicles,not only does my key get stuck, it has also been knocked out when hitting a bump. I own a cobalt too that has been recalled and my equinox has the same issues with ignitionthis is dangerous and frustrating!!in addition, my stabilitrack has been serviced twice since i have owned.the electrical system goes crazy and lights up with airbag service, stabilitrack service and abs brake warnings.i just spent 600 on brakes and rotors and it still lights up.the car has been checked and none of these warnings are accurate.these lights come on and off randomly and have for years. The fuel gauge will rotate backwards.the oil indicator that tracks oil life resets itself at random.i am angry!these issues need addressed. Are we not taken seriously because no one died? there are multiple complaints of the same nature as mine and yet no recall?sad that action is taken only after someone is killed!gm needs to do right by people who spend their hard earned money to purchase these vehicles.i have always been pro chevy but not anymore.their customer service and quality sucks.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that when a passenger is seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag indicator illuminates repeatedly.she stated that there has to be a weight limit in order for the indicator to dim.the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module).the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 22,039 and current mileage was 22,070. Updated 3/12/09 the traction control activated on dry pavement. It made steering the vehicle next to impossible. The headlights had to be replaced. The all wheel light illuminated. Updated 03/16/09.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning lamp failed to illuminate despite the fact that the passenger's seat was occupied. Also, the contact stated that the fuel gauge would often surpass the full or empty mark erroneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the air bag module and instrument panel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.
I had 2 chevy equinox 2007 model, loaded. First vehicle repurchased due to multiple episodes of stabilitrak failure, turn signals quit working, radio problems, passenger system airbag not working, and finally failure of main airbag system.given exact twin of first car, as thought that car was just a lemon. 2nd equinox had 2 episodes of stabilitrak failure, and a new steering column placed, and then had total system failure of the steering, brakes, gas, stabilitrak, and airbag system while driving the vehicle. I had absolutely no control over any of these systems! you could turn my steering wheel 360 degrees, and the wheels never moved, the brakes didn't work, the gas didn't work, and all alarms were going off that the systems, including the airbags were not working. Luckily, no one was injured as i had just begun making a turn into roadway and all vehicles coming at me both ways were able to swerve, and the car was going slow enough and over a slight incline that it rolled to a stop just before hitting a steel light post. This car was also repurchased. Something is very wrong in the engineering of this vehicle and i am concerned for all the other people owning/driving this vehicle.
Approaching driveway and suddenly the speedometer showed i was doing 90 mph and i knew this was incorrect as i was slowing down to make a turn off of a highway. Now the speedometer may work correctly for afew miles and then it shows that i am driving a speed above what is allowed or what i know is untrue. Took to a mechanic and he says the speedometer motor needs to be replaced. For past 3 years the check tire sensor monitor comes on when making a long distance trip. For past 2 years the passenger airbag light comes on whenever anyone sits on passenger side. Mechanic says cluster panel needs to be replaced. This vehicle will be traded for something else as i feel unsafe in it now.
The speedometer go's from 0 to 120 at anytime. Even when stopped.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact started the ignition and the front passenger side air bag warning indicator began to illuminate continuously. The passenger seat was occupied at the time of the failure. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred when the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer seven times for the failure. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 24,283. Updated 12/21/12*lj updated 1/9/2013
The key started getting stuck in the ignition about 8 months ago or so. I can not remove the key on most days. I have to turn the ignition on and off and shift in out of gear to release the key.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that when turning the vehicle off, the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Ignition key will not come out, without several try's . Ongoing thru 7/3/2012.
I have been having problems off and on with the ignition, the key gets stuck in the ignition and i have to usually wait a few minutes and move the gears while in park to get the ignition to let go of the key. My worry is the fact that gm has recalls currently on ignition problems which have caused the vehicles to stop while driving. My vehicle although gm; is not currently on the recall list but it seems that this problem i am having can be in relation to this sort of thing.
Put the key in ignition and key wont turn. Like the ignition is stuck. Got to fiddle with ignition for @ 15 minutes and finally its "pops loose" and lets me start it.
I have a different type of ignition switch problem.i can't remove the key when the car is in park. This started maybe 1 year ago. I switched out keys (using my second key) and it worked fine until the last 2 months when the problem started again. It doesn't happen all the time. When it does, i have to turn on the ignition, put it in gear and drive forward a few feet and then put it in reverse and go back to where i need to park and turn off the key. Maybe it will work, but there have been times when i've had to do this exercise 10 times before i can remove the key. Just this morning, i had to do it 5 times at a gas station and the people next to me probably thought i was crazy!!!
The ignition key would get stuck in the ignition. The only way i could get it out would be to repeatadly shift from park to drive or reverse until the key was released.
When i park my car i cannot get the key out of the ignition. I have to push the brake all the way to the floor and move the gear shift several times back and fourth before i can get the key out. It happens almost every day, every time i park the car. It is getting worse day by day and i am afraid that one day i will not be able to get the key out at all. I am unemployed at the present and cannot afford to have anyone look at it.i feel that it is a defect from the factory, because there have been so many reports for the same thing.i think something should be done concerning this problem as soon as possible.
I have owned this vehicle since 2009 and have had multiple issues, recurring frequently.the 2 main concerns are stuck key in ignition and stabilitrack and electrical malfunctions.there is a definite issue with the ignition in these vehicles,not only does my key get stuck, it has also been knocked out when hitting a bump. I own a cobalt too that has been recalled and my equinox has the same issues with ignitionthis is dangerous and frustrating!!in addition, my stabilitrack has been serviced twice since i have owned.the electrical system goes crazy and lights up with airbag service, stabilitrack service and abs brake warnings.i just spent 600 on brakes and rotors and it still lights up.the car has been checked and none of these warnings are accurate.these lights come on and off randomly and have for years. The fuel gauge will rotate backwards.the oil indicator that tracks oil life resets itself at random.i am angry!these issues need addressed. Are we not taken seriously because no one died? there are multiple complaints of the same nature as mine and yet no recall?sad that action is taken only after someone is killed!gm needs to do right by people who spend their hard earned money to purchase these vehicles.i have always been pro chevy but not anymore.their customer service and quality sucks.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while parked, the ignition switch failed and an unknown warning light illuminated.the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,789.updated 10/30/14 updated 7/9/2015
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.ever since the vehicle was purchased, the contact heard a ticking sound in the engine compartment.he stated that the vehicle had poor fuel mileage.the contact also had to jump from the vehicle because the serpentine belt caught a wire that was not in a wiring harness as it should have been.the contact also experienced stabilatrac failure on two separate occasions, which caused the power steering to fail.he has been injured twice because the rear hatch door struts failed and struck him in the head.the tires that came on the vehicle were severely worn and the turn signals would not shut off.the two front doors and the rear hatch door cracks and makes squeaking noises.some repairs have been made; however, the rear hatch needs to be repaired along with the ticking sound in the engine.the failure mileage was 170 and current mileage was 26,000.
The car when i drive over the 60 miles, make auto break by self. Is really scary.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while his wife was driving 35 mph, the front passenger's side bags warning light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 07v344000 (air bags), however the vin was not included. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer rydell chevrolet located at 18600 devonshire st #1309, northridge, ca 91324, (866) 802-5628, where it was diagnosed and the contact informed that the air bags calibration sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. *ln*dtconsumer stated fuel pump was also recalled and had it repaired without knowing it was recalled.
While driving suddenly stablitrak service light and engine light comes on. Door locks start unlocking and locking, all lights start flashing and car slows down. At the same time steering wheel becomes very tight and unable to turn. Happen while driving any speed. Have had many visits to mechanics: ecm replaced and programmed was the last attempt prior to that i had a new started put on. This is a known issue for chevrolet's from my research. Recently bought a used 2014 chevy traverse lt and i'm started to see the same issues and i've only had it 1 week. I'm very upset these models aren't safe. To many times to count how many time it's happened maybe 30-40 in 1 year.
I contacted gm about the issues,they made an appointment at a dealer,when i took it their the dealer refused making up every excuse he could,called gm several times but they say these items would be fixed ,it is all screwed up,gm does not give a [xxx] about these hazards,problems still exist,reference number is [xxx],their have been recalls except for ohio,give me a break,that is the stupidest thing since the vehicle has so many recalls...........................tail gate door does not open,motor is not working,potential hazard.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was stationary, the stabilitrak, traction control, and engine warning indicators remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle performed as if the emergency brake were engaged. The vehicle was diagnosed; however, the details were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.
I was driving and all of a sudden the steering got really hard i've been doing research and it appears there has been more cars like mine with the same problem definitely there should be a recall of somewhat plus the dealership is charging me $750 for repairs.
The stabilitrac comes on it seems every 4-6 months and each time i take to the dealer (twice since purchase) they make adjustments but the light/issue comes back.when the light is on and it rains the traction on the surface is terrible! the vehicle pulls and presents an issue of safety for the driver.
2997 chevy equinox - the car was in motion around 60mph, while driving the brakes activate by themselves and the abs, stability track lights come on. The vehicle stalled in the interstate several times. The car would not move when i accelerate. It seems at if all the brakes are active and not allowing the car to move. After almost getting clipped by a semi i had to think fast. I read the manual and found the abs fuses. In order to move the car i have to remove the abs motor fuse and the abs system fuse. This bypasses the system and the car is able to move. I have taken to a mechanic and they replaced dealer parts abs module and abs modulator "motor". I paid $1800 for the repair. Car has same issue as i drove a way from shop. When it stalled after repair i removed the fuses again and drove it back to the shop for repair again. Shop says these parts replaced are dealer parts and they will replace again with new parts. Called the chevrolet dealership on this and they mention that there is no issue/recall with this at the time. The car has $80k miles and has been at the shop for two weeks still under diagnostics to try to determine the cause. Frustrated!
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the traction control and the stabilizer warning indicators remained illuminated until the vehicle was turned off. The failure became progressively worse and occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 800.
2007 chevrolet equinox service stabilitrak, service traction control, engine power reduced,received these faults numerous times all at once, car has been in shop ( dealer ) now going on 5 times, main concern being engine power reduced and has almost caused an accident on several occasions while merging into traffic, this has been going on now since feb 2010.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. When the vehicle was started, the stabilitrack warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. The dealer stated that the power steering module failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,554.
Have had my 2007 equinox since 2009 with a few problems. Stabilitrac light coming on....a/c not turning on....window washer fluid not spraying. But today, out of nowhere, a gas smell. No visible leak, just the smell. After searching on line and seeing numerous complaints about the same problem, i wonder, do i try and find out the problem through a mechanic and probably spend a fortune or wait to see if a gm realizes there is a problem and wait for a recall.
Driving down the street and i hear warning signal look down at dash it says stabilizertrack
This vehicle is one of several that have been reported to have problems with wheel speed and psi sensors, which then causes the traction control to believe computer wise it has no traction, therefore the light is always on and the computer sometimes shut the traction control off when it needs to be on. It also has airbag trouble with the passenger seat, also like the recall. However, despite the fact 2007's were issued this recall, it's saying my 'vin' does apply to these recalls. Find that hard to believe when these things are messed up. Just want gm motors to awknowledge it's possible that this vehicle was mismanufactured.
The engine light on and stabilitity trak needs service?
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and lost power. The stability control and the traction control warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be found. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist who stated that the failure was not due to the transmission. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.
While driving home my car suddenly became very very hard to steer i could not make right or left turns without extreme difficulty turning the wheel. In fact it felt like the power steering had completely went out in the 2007 equinox. When i went to the chevrolet garage they were no help but to tell me they would not do a thing until i paid $89 they would not even say if this was an issue experienced by anyone else in the past or about how much it could even cost if they found something. When i left the car started to act correctly but the stabilitrak service light came off and on again we asked about this at the garage they would not comment on that until we paid $89.00. As i did not feel safe at all driving the car i remembered another place here in town that handled cars and the rebuilding of most any main featured items from motors to transmissions and went there the auto mechanic took the car for a drive of course the stabilitrak service light did not come on but the steering once again acted up. He immediate informed me that it was the power steering motor and we ordered it and had it installed last week june 20th.the garage had a lot of trouble getting the part because they had to deal with a dealer here in town and they gave them a very hard time. During this wait to get the part and have it installed the steering only acted up during the cold months but once the weather warmed up i did not have a problem and the light issue stopped. With the new motor the car drove well this weekend but now the light has again come on for the stabilitrak service. This is so very annoying as i have no faith in the dealerships here as all they can say we need $89 to even step over to look at it. Believe me when i say i will never buy a chevy again.
Over the past few days, my stabilitrak light has come on and off while driving or just sitting in the car. Pulling into my driveway today i noticed that the light came back on for the stabilitrak. I proceeded to drive and then suddenly it became increasing hard to maneuver my steering wheel almost to the point where it felt as if it had locked up on me. I was able to drive the car back home but as i was driving i notice my air bag light came on and will not go off at all. After making it back tointo my driveway i cut off the ignition waited a few minutes and turned the car back on to see if this would help either of the problems but to no avail. I have now taken the car to my local chevrolet dealer and they have informed me that they have sen this issue with a number of equinox and it is indeed an issue my stabilitrak.
We have a 2007 equinox that the power steering quit working. Prior to the power steering going out, the service stabilitrak light would come on at random times for no apparent reason. I contacted a dealership and they told me it was possible that there could be corrosion on the connectors for the sensors for the stabilitrak. When the power steering quit working, i did some research and found that others were having similar issues, so i contacted gm who wanted me to have the vehicle diagnosed to see if there was anything they could do. The diagnosis was the power steering control module. After a week and a half of talking to gm they said, due to the age and mileage on the vehicle there was nothing they could do. Due to the number of customer complaints, we then asked them have they done anything to fix the problem with the control module. They couldn't give us an answer. We aren't going to continue to pay for control modules because they can't fix the issue. Thank god my [xxx] child was not in the vehicle with me at the time of the failure. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On 7-7-14, while driving home from the doctors' office, the vehicle slowed down. It was like i was driving on a washboard and was very hard to steer. When i pulled off the road and was backing up to park, it was as though i had no power steering. I turned the ignition switch off for a few seconds, and when i restarted the vehicle, i pressed on the brake pedal and attempted to move the shift lever, it would not move until i pressed the brake pedal as hard as i could.then the vehicle responded normally.this problem has occurred on several occasions.in june 2014, we took the vehicle to the dealership in an effort to correct the problem.they readjusted the brake pedal switch. I had no problem until 7-7-14 .we took the vehicle back to the dealership and they quoted us a cost of over $600.00 to replace the traction control module because they told us that it was unrelated to the first incident.however, the vehicle was doing the same exact thing as the first time we took it in.after reading other complaints identical to mine, i'm not very comfortable with what i'm being told regarding this problem.i'm the primary driver of this vehicle, since my husband suffered a stroke on 2-18-2013.too bad you buy a vehicle and do not feel safe driving it.i hope no one is injured or killed before something is done to correct this problem.
I have owned this vehicle since 2009 and have had multiple issues, recurring frequently.the 2 main concerns are stuck key in ignition and stabilitrack and electrical malfunctions.there is a definite issue with the ignition in these vehicles,not only does my key get stuck, it has also been knocked out when hitting a bump. I own a cobalt too that has been recalled and my equinox has the same issues with ignitionthis is dangerous and frustrating!!in addition, my stabilitrack has been serviced twice since i have owned.the electrical system goes crazy and lights up with airbag service, stabilitrack service and abs brake warnings.i just spent 600 on brakes and rotors and it still lights up.the car has been checked and none of these warnings are accurate.these lights come on and off randomly and have for years. The fuel gauge will rotate backwards.the oil indicator that tracks oil life resets itself at random.i am angry!these issues need addressed. Are we not taken seriously because no one died? there are multiple complaints of the same nature as mine and yet no recall?sad that action is taken only after someone is killed!gm needs to do right by people who spend their hard earned money to purchase these vehicles.i have always been pro chevy but not anymore.their customer service and quality sucks.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move forward when in drive, failed to retain brake fluid, and suddenly decelerated. In addition, the brakes seized several times intermittently. The contact stated that the stability traction control and brake lights illuminated randomly when the failures occurred. The dealer (john thornton chevrolet, 1971 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122, (678) 303-4071) indicated that there was brake contamination and provided extensive diagnostic testing, but did not specify which parts needed to be replaced. The contact was uncertain if there was a permanent remedy to repair the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that the abs would need to be further inspected and that the brake master cylinder may need to be replaced. The manufacturer suggested that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin and failure mileage were not available. Consumer stated brakes lock up car come to a complete stop stablity traction control, light comes on, try to put car in drive won't move at all, brake pedal sticking, won't raise all the way back up updated 9/25/18
We were traveling 3-28-2013 and were about a hundred miles from our destination when the service stabilitrac, service traction control and check engine light came on. Less than a year prior to this on 4-19-2012 we had a similar incident, which happened to be the power steering control module. We made it home 4-2-2013 and took it to the shop and found out the egr valve need replacing. I replace the egr valve and cleared the codes. All was well till 4-7-2013 when the service stabilitrac and service traction control lights came on again. I have not had a chance to look into this.
I purchased a 2007 chevy equinox from a private party back in january but due to a mix-up with the title and the previous owner i could not title the car and start driving it until march. I've noticed lately a strong smell of gas and a very loud clunking noise from the driver side front wheel. I took it to a local shop in my town and was told i had a gas leak at the top of the tank and that the sway bar linkage needed to be replaced . In doing my research i found that there was a recall for the fuel leak on the 2007 equinoxes and that many people have had problems with the sway bar linkage going bad and the service stable track light constantly staying on. I also have the problem stating all wheel drive off flashing on my screen.i found that many people put their vin numbers in the search window and found theirs not to be part of the recall but i'm wondering whyif more than just the previous recalled vehicles are having the same issue wouldn't they want another recall issued for the ones that haven't been repaired. I just took it to a gm dealer today in my hometown and they want over $1,400 to fix just the fuel leakage problem i need to know what gm is going to do about it. I don't have 1400 extra dollars to fix this gas leak and i'm scared to drive the vehicle for fear of it starting on fire.
I'm not sure if i had written you already , its complicated,but here goes. I bought a 2007 chevy equinox inaugust 9, 2014 . August 29, 2007 is when the first of many problems started. The stability a light came on,at the exact time the lights came on the car wouldslow way, way downit didn't even register on how many miles i was going that's howslow the car moved, then it came to a complete stop. I waited a few seconds and tried to start the car and it did start. This kept happening about 4 or 5 times, then on december 12, 20014 it did it again, but this time it would not start up again. I had to have the car towed, i had all of my 10 year old christmas gifts still in the car. The garage had my car from dec. 12 thru to march 20, 2015, then it was towed to another garage, the first garage could not locate the problem. Ok, the second garage had it, they charged me $160.00 i got the car back onapril 10, 2015 i drove it for four days and it did it again, now this car has died in the middle of intersections before and it did it again on april 13 2015. I was stuck in the middle of a very busy intersection, there was this huge dump truck headed right for me, i was scaredto death, i almost always have my grandchildren with me thank god they weren't this time. When my car was moving very slowly the stabilitrac light did not come on, after a couple of minutes after the fact they did come on. Two men pushed me out from the middle of the intersection. There was smoke coming from the hood of the car. The first thing i thought of it might have been the radiator,but come to find out it was not the radiator. I had the car towed again to a different garage, they looked it over very well and called me to tell me there's a wire that caught on fire and it burned.
The awd on my 2007 equinox has been exceptionally loud ever since i bought the car.i just figured it was supposed to be like that and didn't worry about it since it came on whenever we had a heavy rain.this past winter, i go stuck in a snowstorm and my awd never came on, which led to me losing control of my vehicle.luckily, i didn't crash but hated the entire experience since i had my two small children with me.anyway, over the weekend (9/10/2010), my stabilitrak service light came on.since i was also having problems getting the key out of the ignition, i took it to a dealership who told me the main computer (bcm) needs to be replaced.this computer is the reason why my awd doesn't operate properly and the reason why my key cannot be pulled out of the ignition.
On two occasions the power steering has gone out while i started my car.each time this occurred i was unable to steer the vehicle.it was very dangerous to drive as it was very difficult to make right and left hand turns.
I havent had this car 6 months when the stabitack is messsing up not on just mine i've talked to manywho own theses cars some are 08and 09 and 07 thats a bit much why is there such a problem, many cant complainthey dont know where to go for help. I stumbbled across this site....this is a big deal i'm putting this site on facebook so people can complain. Gm needs to do somthing this is expenisive for folks to repair when there on a fixed income.ive aways drove a ford .this is making me reconsider my decision.. And i cant keep a starter on this car ive had 3 put on in the last 2 weeks... Whats the deal? this carand others are a areal pain i can provide you with many on a listthat has this carand the problems and what drop down box??
On 1/28/13 i replaced the throttle body at gm certified dealer. Truck was diagnosed with code p2135 for failed throttle body and connector. While driving my 2007 chevy equinox it displayed service traction control, service stabiltrak, engine power reducing and check engine light. On 7/5/13 i returned my truck back to the dealer. They diagnosed the truck again and replaced the part a second time. Now on 8/19/13 the truck was back at the dealer for third time and same issue. Dealer diagnosed my truck and could not find anything wrong at the time after i complained of same issue displayed on vehicle. 9/11/13 the service traction control/stabiltrak with check engine came on again. I took the truck back to the dealer and showed them video of the problem happening. This time they said they would diagnosed it and get to the bottom of my complaint. I called gm that day complaining of the same issue from last month. Gm reopened my case and said it would be transferred to another department level. The dealer called me later in the day and replaced the throttle body and connectors free of charge again. Every time while driving this truck i was traveling with my children and almost had accidents with this. This is unsafe and gm needs to have a recall on this part and model of truck. Some thing has to be done before it becomes fatal!!! hopefully this time the problem is corrected.
The car startsto jerk while driving almost causing me to have an accident. The transmission jerks and the tractions control makes the car become undrivable. The computer in the car is defected ipurchased the car last year in 2013 and the car computer transmission is no good.
Passenger airbag lightshows not on all the time-with or without passenger in seat. Message to service airbags on all the time. Now seatbelt light is flashing even when in use. Service stabiltrack light comes on and off. Reading all the other comments i see this is a common complaint. Recently had my car in to replace fuel pump that was a recall for others but a "special repair" for my car. Told dealer about problems with airbag and stabilitrak and was told it would cost about $150.00 each to do the diagnostic tests. What is it going to take for these problems to become recalls for all the affected cars?
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact pulled over, restarted the vehicle, and the stabilitrak warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Once again, driving on a busy highway my stabilitrac light came on and my engine was powered down.my vehicle is once again in the shop having the throttle bottle replaced.the first time this happened, the mechanics just cleaned the part, this time it is being replaced.when your vehicle powers down, you lose the ability to safely maneuver your car- potentially causing an accident.
Transmission will not shift into third gear without letting off the gas, valve body solenoid problem. Rear wiper motor bad, ignition gets stuck on with key in, have to put gear shifter in and out of gear multiple times to get key out. Electronic stability control off lights comes on after just a few seconds of vehicle being started. Alternator was whining extremely loud, had to replace. Heater blend door broken, cannot have hot air for winter or cold a/c in summer. Sounds like water rushing through dash board when car is started. Very heavy odor of antifreeze inside car when heat is on.
I took my car into a power chevrolet dealership back in september, they said there had been a recall for the coils/spark plugs. They fixed the issue, as my car had been stalling as i accelerated. Now, recently my electric stability traction light came on, along with my engine and "service brakes" light. I had my brakes done back in october at the same time as they replaced the coil. My car is starting to stall and do the same as it was back in october. I am not sure why chevy is not recalling or sending out notices about these issues. It's hazardous. I contacted a lawyer.
The vehicle just started to slow down, it was difficult to steer to get off the road.it felt like the car was locking up. There was a strong burning smell. I was concerned that there would be a fire.the vehicle would not go backward or forward.a tow truck had to be called.the diagnosis was the power brake booster, which they replaced.two weeks later the car locked up again.now they are saying the entire braking and stabilizer system has to be replaced.
I have multiple issues currently and they all seem to be listed on other complaints.1. The driver side window has completely stopped working. It seems to have become disconnected to the motor as i can hear the motor going up and down within the door. 2. Stabilitrak warning and engine light are constantly turning on and off. This has happened on and off over the past year or so but the dealership could not get a reading from the computer.now it has been on for the past 2 weeks constantly3. The temperature gauge in the instrument panel does not work.took it into the dealer and they replaced the thermostat a few days later the gauge went haywire again.it gets worse when i fill up with gas and tends to mirror the gas gauge reading most of the time.4. The key will not come out of the ignition when turning off the car. This is extremely frustrating.i put the car in park, turn the key off, the engine turns off but the key will not come out of the ignition.have to turn car back on, put it in and out of park, turn the wheel, back up, drive forward or just sit and wait a few minutes and it comes out.5. Occasionally the electronics go crazy - the turn signals won't work and the radio shuts down.it makes a sound when it does this as well, like a clicking noise but it only lasts for a few seconds and i can't figure out what causes it.
Car slows down , brakes lock up and get real hard, car want move. Try to put it in drive, brakes to hard , want move at all. Let it set for 35 min. Then car will move. Very dangerous, when car slow down and just stop, someone almost hit me
Stabilitrack on the 2007 chevy equinox will reduce the power to the engine and the engine will cut off while driving, sometimes, leaving no breaks to completely stop. I was driving out to lunch the first time when i approached a railroad track whose barrier was coming down, as i was only going 25 mph, i started slowing down. My engine cut out but the car continued to go forward. The breaks wouldn't work and finally got it to come to a complete stop before hitting the car in front of me (who was right in front of the barrier). Took it to the dealership and had them clean out the area around the throttle sensor. Apr 08, 2010, i had my car die on my twice in less than 12 hours while driving it. The second time was right in the middle of a busy 4 way stop. Luckily, it continued to roll until it stopped a few feet away on the side of the road. Steering was difficult enough when upset that you might cause an accident. Now the dealership won't see me until monday (this is my only mode of transportation) and i will probably have to pay them again to fix a problem that should have been solved less than 2 months ago!
The speedomenter quits working it will work off and on at will ,i have had it in the shop 3 times when it quits working the stability control light starts flashing saying it needs service , i am afraid it will quit working all together.
"takata recall " fuel gage going crazy 10- 16 -2016steering locked up hard to steer 10-2014 i was driveinganti skid work and does not work. 10-2009 until now while driveing
No power steering, stabilitrak light on, car will not start
Vehicle has temporary loss of power for things like dash board lights, radio, power locks and additionally i hear popping noises from front end of car and to add to this frustration on sunday the power steering completely failed with no previous warning indicators. Fortunately, i was in a parking space and simply could not steer my car to exit.i have had it repaired at the cost of over $700.00.
I had 2 chevy equinox 2007 model, loaded. First vehicle repurchased due to multiple episodes of stabilitrak failure, turn signals quit working, radio problems, passenger system airbag not working, and finally failure of main airbag system.given exact twin of first car, as thought that car was just a lemon. 2nd equinox had 2 episodes of stabilitrak failure, and a new steering column placed, and then had total system failure of the steering, brakes, gas, stabilitrak, and airbag system while driving the vehicle. I had absolutely no control over any of these systems! you could turn my steering wheel 360 degrees, and the wheels never moved, the brakes didn't work, the gas didn't work, and all alarms were going off that the systems, including the airbags were not working. Luckily, no one was injured as i had just begun making a turn into roadway and all vehicles coming at me both ways were able to swerve, and the car was going slow enough and over a slight incline that it rolled to a stop just before hitting a steel light post. This car was also repurchased. Something is very wrong in the engineering of this vehicle and i am concerned for all the other people owning/driving this vehicle.
The speedometer stopped working ,the passenger air bags on and off light was going on then off now not working at all the power searing went out and then back working after the dealer tried to charge my wife 800 plus for parts not needed all this has been going on sense she first bout it off the dealer lot but they refused to resolve the electrical problems they replaced the speed odometer and even noted it in there paper work that there was body electrical ` problems with this equinox and yet still refuse to ether fix it or replace the car with a equal value all these problems was going on before the warranty ever ran out and we have now been fighting with the dealers and gm over this now for over 7 years it even had the key switch that wont work some times and sometimes it willlock up and cut off when going down the road its done this twice now in the past year i don't feel like i nor my wife [xxx]should pay to fix problems on this car due to the fact that it has all been happening since we bout the car new with less than a 100 miles on this car the dealers keep saying they cant make any codes come up but yet when we go in to them we show them what's going on with it scene it was new im sick of them lieing to us and not fixing there problems they know that are wrong with this truck if they new it had electrical problems with the truck when they did the work on the truck when it was new why didn't they fix it instead of lieingand covering up it and lieing to my wife iv had to take off from my work now for a week fighting these people and im sick of it and still have to pay more money out off my pocket over all thisisn't far when we have the paper work from them stating it has electrical problems from day one.
I own a 2007 chevy equinox i was on the highway when my suv steering wheel got very hard on me, couldn't even move it at all, i got very scared got of the freeway. I parked to the side to see what was wrong waited for a bit started with my vehicle again but couldn't move the steering wheel very hard to move by that point i just wanted to go home, no lights came on to warn me of problem.then the tracking control and stability lights came on after 45min. Got home parked the vehicle. Next day the steering wheel was okeverything seemed ok.today (06/25/2013) same problem steering wheel very hard couldn't turn left nor right almost had an accident. Took it to car dealer chevrolet was diagnose with power steering module control price $798.50 this definitely needs to be a recall.help
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While operating the vehicle, the check engine and stabilitrak sensor indicators would randomly illuminate and the vehicle's speed suddenly decreased. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Getting back onto the interstate the door locks started clicking and the speedometer hand starts going haywire.in the weeks and months to come now the awd, traction control, service engine soon lights come on.the steering wheel jerks, weird noise goes through the speakers and all gauges and door locks go haywire.has been put on a machine but no codes come up for the mechanic.
I went to leave for work in the early morning , and started my car to warm up , and then i started to pull out of the drive way and my car would not turn .i also noticed that the "service stabilitrak message was on . The steering felt like it was locked up . So i pulled back into the drive , which was very hard to do , and waited till that morning for the deal ship to open to take it in . I took it to the deal and they said it was thepower steering control module . There was a recall on the power steering motor at this time but not on the module at this time .after having to pay 678.00 dollar ro repair this , then i see more and more problems of the same thing on this problem , why is chevy not looking in to this for there costumer . This is a very serious problem and the car can lock up on you when you are driving , and i keep see it recurring more .
Driving on a busy highway and car lost power although did not shut off (this time). The stabilitrac light and the reduced engine light came on. The vehicle is again at the chevrolet dealership (5th time since april 2014) for the exact same problem and it looks like the throttle bottle is (again) being replaced. The service manager and technicians indicated they don't know what the "real problem" is, and good chance the vehicle will develop the same issue again.this is a very unsafe vehicle condition, and i would like to sell the car but afraid to put someone else in danger.
"takata recall" stability traction control indicator lights. No warning for brake problem. The brakes locked up and wouldn't stop or slow the car before entering a curve on a major highway.
I have had several issues with my vehicle. The service stabilitrak light will come on and it will also say service traction control. Within seconds the check engine will come and thecar says engine power reduced. I have to pull over let the car sit for a few minutes and then the stabiltrak will reset itself but the check engine light still stays on for awhile. I was driving on the freeway and this happened and it is a safety issue. I have taken it to a gm dealer and they cant seem to find the problem. They recommended trying to fix something and it could possibly work but no guarantees because they couldn't find any errors at the time. Now the vehicle is out of warranty and they wont help with the issue. It is documented and has been in the shop for this while under warranty .i feel they need to help in this matter.
I was driving home from work on a busy interstate going nearly 60 mph when my traction control light came on, i lost engine power, my car jerked because of this and i was nearly hit from behind.this is a huge safety problem and should be fixed.after reading other complaints about the same issue, when is gm going to do something about this obvious problem for the consumer?
2007 chevy equinox, with 43,717 miles, stabilitrak light came on and car would not start.had to be jump started and then while trying to drive, the entire steering column was very difficult to drive or turn.car would want to turn off every once in a while.turned into mckinney chevy dealership, and they replaced electronic power steering (eps) fuse.
Car would not start even though the battery was full.warning light said "stabiltrak" not working.have to have the car towed in to repair/replace all electrics in the steering column.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact started the ignition and the front passenger side air bag warning indicator began to illuminate continuously. The passenger seat was occupied at the time of the failure. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred when the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer seven times for the failure. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 24,283. Updated 12/21/12*lj updated 1/9/2013
First incident: stabilitrac control error. No codes stored! several calls & communications pointed to the egr valve. Replaced that ~ $79. Seemed fine.... Weeks later, stabilitrac error and loss of power steering while driving. Not good. Almost had an accident! still no error code !!!! could not track anything down... Put vehicle in shop. They determine that it was the power steering position sensor. Getting fixed @ $650+ price tag. Can't believe this is not a recall safety item since it seems to be happening no only to me. Please research problem and help recoup some of the $$$$. I don't mind paying for work and real identifiable problems, but this is ridiculous considering the safety involved.
The traction engineand stability errormessage stay illuminated on my car.the other day i was at an intersection where the cross traffic doesn't stop . When i decided to go the car would hardly move almost leaving me in the middle of the road where i could have been hit. This has happened several times, it feels as if it's a five sped and your trying to take off in 3rd gear...very dangerous!i took it to a chevy dealer but they couldn't clear the codes . Sometimes the car has power and sometimes it don't. This is my [xxx] year old daughters car and she drives my other 4 girls to school . I give her my car because i know this isn't safe. I see there are hundreds if not thousands of people who are having these issues. This needs to be addressed before somebody dies! i have only owned this vehicle for 4 months ,this is my 2nd chevy i have owned and it will most certainly be my last.parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I noticed a gas smell when i got out of my car and when it is parked in my driveway.i took it to the dealership where i bought the car and they looked at it for me.they told me the gas tank was leaking a little bit from the top of the tank.i then did some research and found out that there is a recall on the fuel pump for the same reason. I live in kentucky and the recall is in the western states.why is it only in those states it is a defect in the part itself and i feel as if it should be replaced just the same as the others.also i am having a problem with the stabilitrack in my vehicle.a warning will appear on the dash that states service stabilitrack, stabilitrack off, and then it will state engine power reduced and the engine will reduce power. I have seen a lot of complaints online about that as well.
I was coming upon a stop sign, it was snowing outside so i was driving quite cautiously. As i came to the stop sign i slid a bit and then the suv lost all traction and the brake light, abs light, service stability control, and service traction control lights all came on. I then pulled over to the side of the road restarted the suv and all lights came back on and i had no antilock brakes, stability control, or traction the rest of the way home. It was terrible. I have never felt like i had no control of a vehicle like that before. I parked it in the garage at home and the next day started it again. All lights went off and it was fine until snowfall today. The same thing happened when my husband was driving it. We have tried starting it again but the lights have not yet went out. I will be bringing this to the dealership first thing monday morning with hopes it doesn't cost me too much to get it fix. I fear for others that will have this same problem. I have always bought chevrolets but this has definitely made me think twice about buying yet another vehicle from them. I would definitely consider this an incident that should have been recalled. I have researched it online and many people have had this same problem.
The vehicle has stable track link error and will not go away, also the fuel guage doesn't work properly. The airbag is not working to protect my passengers in the front seat.
The vehicle has stable track link error and will not go away! parts have been replaced, both aftermarket and swapped for genuine gm and still the service engine soon light is on. The fuel gauge doesn't work properly and will just at random show over the full mark or under the empty mark when i have purchased fuel on the same day. The throttle body had to be replaced at 45,000 miles when the vehicle suddenly lost power and just sat on a busy road.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that when a passenger is seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag indicator illuminates repeatedly.she stated that there has to be a weight limit in order for the indicator to dim.the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module).the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 22,039 and current mileage was 22,070. Updated 3/12/09 the traction control activated on dry pavement. It made steering the vehicle next to impossible. The headlights had to be replaced. The all wheel light illuminated. Updated 03/16/09.
About a year and a half ago, my power steering went out on my equinox. I haven't had any accident due to this but i find it weird that the recall of the gm automobiles have the same defects and problems as mines. Ive also had problems with my engine as well when the stibilitrac like came on. I took it to chevy but the didn't have the part and they said the would order it. I never heard anything else from them. Please advise me on what to do because if its a defect. I need to go get it fix. Im still having the problem.
Purchased the car used with 115k miles. The first sign of an issue was the sound of water rushing to the heater core (air). Car started overheating a few weeks later as the outdoors temperature started to climb in late spring. I started to see white smoke coming from the tail pipe and was having to add coolant every other day. The issue started to get worse so i took it to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a head gasket failure. The issue happens more frequently on hills, during hot weather and while stopped at lights or in traffic. I tried to use a head gasket sealant which worked for about a month and then the car began to overheat again. I checked out several forums and find that this is a known issue in this vehicle due to a poor chose of head gasket with some antifreeze/coolant types. Head gasket replacement is very expensive and should be covered by a recall. The radiator hoses are over pressurizing and will cause ruptures which will end up burning someone severely.
Gasoline leak/fire hazard, characteristic of the 2012 recall of exact make, model and year for specific vehicles sold or registered in certain states. My vehicle is experiencing same exact issue as precious recall with gasoline odor/leak.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the contact noticed that the abs and stable track warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure however, reset the computer but the failure continued. The warning lights continued to illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician advised the contact that the egr valve would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
On november 17th the vehicle started to tell me that it was overheating and to turn a/c off.a/c was not even on because it was cold and the heat was blowing cold air.the vehicle then told me while i was trying to get to a safe location to pull over that the engine power was reduced and the vehicle stated to crawl along the road.when the vehicle was looked at where i pulled over there was minimal oil in the vehicle and it had blow coolant all over the driver side wheel well from what looked like the overflow tube.oil was put in the vehicle so that i could drive it to a safe location.on november 18th i went to start the vehicle to go to work and without going any place but sitting in the driveway it started to tell me that the engine was overheating and to turn a/c off.the vehicle was towed.the dealership that i use worked on it and replaced the temp control and thermostat and did a complete oil change.in the few days after this work was done i could still hear the fan running while driving and once i parked it would run for a while. On november 25th i was driving and the vehicle stated to say engine overheating and to turn a/c off once again i had to travel a short distance to get a semi safe location to pull over since the engine power was reduced again and the vehicle crawled along.the heater was blowing cold air i could hear the fans running inside the vehicle as well. This was the second time i had to have the vehicle towed in a week.it is now november 30th and i still do not have my vehicle back because they are still "working" on it.i see a lot of 2006 equinox's with the same issue not sure why this is not a recall because it is very inconvenient to not have a car and to miss work. I am sending pictures from the second time it was towed.
I took my car into a power chevrolet dealership back in september, they said there had been a recall for the coils/spark plugs. They fixed the issue, as my car had been stalling as i accelerated. Now, recently my electric stability traction light came on, along with my engine and "service brakes" light. I had my brakes done back in october at the same time as they replaced the coil. My car is starting to stall and do the same as it was back in october. I am not sure why chevy is not recalling or sending out notices about these issues. It's hazardous. I contacted a lawyer.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the traction warning indicator illuminated with a reduction in engine power. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred sporadically whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
The belt tension fell off. Handfull of parts fell out from under the vehicle while the car was parked. Belt tensioner broken at spring end; replaced tensioner.
The engine light on and stabilitity trak needs service?
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle misfired with a reduction of engine power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the faulty spark plug wires. The failure caused the spark plugs to fracture. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and lost power. The stability control and the traction control warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be found. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist who stated that the failure was not due to the transmission. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.
I got this car from frederi k auto center in march. Ever since then i had problems. I told them i let them. Knkw about them and they always said nothing was wrong with it. The one time they were supoose to fix something they had the car for two days and rhey put tape all over the hoses ro stop the leaks. They also failed the md inspection considering my wires are melted together and my ignition doesnt work right which wouldnt have pass. Then they repo it when i wqsnt late on my payemnt because i said i want it fixed sinxe it was sols that way or i will file a compalint. Everything qas illegal thatbthey did.
I was driving home and engine overheated, almost didn't get off road. Took to a garage and $433. Later with tow bill, they replaced thermostat and flushed it. One week later did the same thing plus kept popping up oil change needed and had already did that few months before. Filled with gas and it popped up low fuel. Had it looked at again and they said head gasket, which quoted $2500. But several have told me they had worked on several with same problem, said equinox are known for this! why is there not a recall on this problem? i am on ss and this is hard for me to handle money wise. I'm just upset that this is happening to several others and they just accepted it and didn't complain!!!!
Vehicle heats up and causes water hoses to over heat and bust up. This can cause a serious burn injury. Apparently this is a problem causes because of the head gaskets that were used.the gaskets get damaged and start causing the lines to fill up with air causing alot of pressure to.motor and then over heats.all the lines that bring water to the moter busted and vehicle wasnt even showing to be hot. Vehicle still works but cant be used because it overheats. Lines were replaced twice but will bust if truck is turned on . Have read online that this has happened to severel owners but nothing has been done. Have also xontacted chevrolet but they said they cant do anything yet. We were on expressway going home
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was stationary, the stabilitrak, traction control, and engine warning indicators remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle performed as if the emergency brake were engaged. The vehicle was diagnosed; however, the details were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.
There is a common problem wrong with the chevy equinox,i have a blown head gasket because of water in my dashboard. I was told to file a complaint,because so many individuals who by these particular vehicles all have the same problem especially if you purchased a equinox between 2006 and 2009. This is a manufacturer defect and the vehicles should be recalled.
Engine power reduced light came on while we were driving on the highway at 55 mph. My vehicle dropped in speed to 25 mph and would not pick up speed. My family and i almost were hit from behind by an 18 wheeler. I looked this up on the chevy forum and found that there are many other chevy owners with the same problem. Please look into to it and issue a recall before someone gets killed.
Purchased a used 2007 chevrolet equinox 6 hours after purchase, service airbags light, service ttire monitor system and check engine light came on in the instrument cluster and gags guage stopped working..
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. After turning the vehicle off, the ignition key remained stuck in the ignition switch. In addition, the hazard lights failed to operate. The bulbs for the hazard lights were replaced, but the failure recurred one week later. While operating the vehicle, the engine overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The car keep overheating when i'm driving and at a stand still the fan keep coming on and the mechanic can not figure out what is causing the problem.
The car startsto jerk while driving almost causing me to have an accident. The transmission jerks and the tractions control makes the car become undrivable. The computer in the car is defected ipurchased the car last year in 2013 and the car computer transmission is no good.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that fumes were emerging from the dashboard area of the vehicle. The contact had to open the windows to air out the vehicle cabin. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to deacon jones auto group (1115 north bright leaf blvd, smithfield, nc 27577) where it was diagnosed that the head gasket and heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 212,998.
Light came on in car stating: engine hot/compressor off and temp gauge droppedto bottom. I took to dealership and was informed me that i had leaking head gaskets into coolant. Heads to machine shop to check and pressure test. $2262.00.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 10 mph and accelerating, there was an abnormal gushing water noise exerting from the dashboard area. The check engine and service traction control indicators illuminated for approximately 30 seconds and then dimmed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (don ringler chevrolet, 777 s general bruce temple, tx 70502) where it was diagnosed that the thermostat and coolant needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (dodge country, 1902 e central expy, killen, tx 76541) where it was diagnosed that the heater core, coolant sensor, and b pass hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a second time. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to nhtsa and the dealer for service. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
I noticed a gas smell when i got out of my car and when it is parked in my driveway.i took it to the dealership where i bought the car and they looked at it for me.they told me the gas tank was leaking a little bit from the top of the tank.i then did some research and found out that there is a recall on the fuel pump for the same reason. I live in kentucky and the recall is in the western states.why is it only in those states it is a defect in the part itself and i feel as if it should be replaced just the same as the others.also i am having a problem with the stabilitrack in my vehicle.a warning will appear on the dash that states service stabilitrack, stabilitrack off, and then it will state engine power reduced and the engine will reduce power. I have seen a lot of complaints online about that as well.
I have been having problems with the water pump
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While operating the vehicle, the check engine and stabilitrak sensor indicators would randomly illuminate and the vehicle's speed suddenly decreased. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 200,000.
While driving on interstate 95 going 70 mph , the steering locked up and i lost power when all the dash lights started flashing. This was the day after i bought the car from auto showcase of belair md. The power steering going out happened atleast 7 times in the first two weeks alone. I requested for them to take the car back, they refused.. 4 weeks into owning this car the power steering issue was finally resolved.during that time period i found out that the car sold to me was stolen, the dealer did not tell me that and showed me paper work that was not a car fax report. Three months later in october of 2013 my car started over heating and cutting power off to the engine while driving the speed limit on 95. It happened 5 times. A mechanic looked it over and said the head gaskets were blown. After a monthit was fixed. One month later in december, my car would shut off on me while driving. I am not joking when i say that happened over 100 times. I have over 20 videos of this happening up until just recently in february of 2015. So the issue now,other than my car just randomly shutting off while driving, is my head gaskets blew again. I have been looking on line and have found this to be a serious problem for thousands of other chevy equinox owners! why has this particular model not have recalled!? this model is dangerous to anyone that drives it or just happens to be on the road near them. When my car has shut off on me over 100 times ihave cut multiple drivers off every time trying to make it to the shoulder. This needs to be recalled! this vehicle model is far from safe and i do believe that you know this. You can look up any chevy equinox forum on the internet and find these incidents.
Fan assembly stopped working, causing my engine to overheat, and now i have a blown head gasket...not a cheap repair.appears there are a lot of owners of the same vehicle that seem to be having a head gasket issue around 80k.
On 1/28/13 i replaced the throttle body at gm certified dealer. Truck was diagnosed with code p2135 for failed throttle body and connector. While driving my 2007 chevy equinox it displayed service traction control, service stabiltrak, engine power reducing and check engine light. On 7/5/13 i returned my truck back to the dealer. They diagnosed the truck again and replaced the part a second time. Now on 8/19/13 the truck was back at the dealer for third time and same issue. Dealer diagnosed my truck and could not find anything wrong at the time after i complained of same issue displayed on vehicle. 9/11/13 the service traction control/stabiltrak with check engine came on again. I took the truck back to the dealer and showed them video of the problem happening. This time they said they would diagnosed it and get to the bottom of my complaint. I called gm that day complaining of the same issue from last month. Gm reopened my case and said it would be transferred to another department level. The dealer called me later in the day and replaced the throttle body and connectors free of charge again. Every time while driving this truck i was traveling with my children and almost had accidents with this. This is unsafe and gm needs to have a recall on this part and model of truck. Some thing has to be done before it becomes fatal!!! hopefully this time the problem is corrected.
While driving suddenly stablitrak service light and engine light comes on. Door locks start unlocking and locking, all lights start flashing and car slows down. At the same time steering wheel becomes very tight and unable to turn. Happen while driving any speed. Have had many visits to mechanics: ecm replaced and programmed was the last attempt prior to that i had a new started put on. This is a known issue for chevrolet's from my research. Recently bought a used 2014 chevy traverse lt and i'm started to see the same issues and i've only had it 1 week. I'm very upset these models aren't safe. To many times to count how many time it's happened maybe 30-40 in 1 year.
First problem happened recall on spark plug boot 1 cylinder wasn't firing, was fixed under warranty as was the gasket for the hatchback was bad. That lead to a gallon or so of water into my spare tire compartment. This has since happened again andi need another gasket. The driver side window stopped working, being a electrician i found to broken wires inside rubber boot on door hinge side. Abs light constantly comes on/off computer says abs needs service ( sensor problem). Gas gauge is reading incorrectly, i have to use the range setting on the computer. Speedometer readings incorrect sits at 60mph when the car is off. I bought this vehicle brand new and have nothing but problems, most of any vehicle i've owned. Current mileage 63,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle started to overheat. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a blown head gasket. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 96,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the stabilitrak control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the intermittent electronic disconnection was in the steering column and the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no warranties or recalls on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the engine and traction control warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the exhaust system was causing the warning indicators to illuminate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that the very first day he took the vehicle home, it broke down.all the instrument panel lights illuminated and flickered, and the vehicle would stall.while driving 25 mph, the vehicle would completely shut down and lost all power steering and braking ability.the computer would reset itself and then restart.the failure would occur intermittently.he took the vehicle to the dealer approximately 14-15 times and they attempted to repair the failure, but it was never remedied.after he stated that the vehicle was a lemon, the dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.he consulted the manufacturer and was informed that if the dealer could not duplicate the failure.the current mileage was 6,025 and failure mileage was approximately 10.
I have had my equinox since 2008; it is a 2007 model. I have had continual repairs on the electrical rear lights and the belt tensioner, but this next repair is by far the worst. When the car was in park position the odor of gasoline was strong around the perimeter of the car. When driving, the smell of gas circulated into the air conditioning system penetrating the inside of the car. The smell was strongest on the outer side by the gas tank. I took the car to get a diagnostic test and found a leak above the gas tank. Further inspection revealed the fuel pump was leaking gasoline, about six inches from the muffler. This defect could have resulted in serious injury or fatalities as i regularly carry children in the back seat. This car is only 5 years old and it seems to require too many repairs for the few years/miles it has traveled. As a thoughtful vehicle owner, i take precautions to preserve the life of my vehicle through regular maintenance and covered storage from natural elements. Certainly these kinds of defects are not an expected occurrence in this kind of vehicle. Disappointed equinox owner :(
My husband had hit a buzzard in february 2010 on a county paved road which tore some of the griddle on the front driver's side.then on september 2, 2010 i was going to the store and the car got hot started to die which the computer told me to stop, turn off a/c and idle the car, allowing it to cool down.after 15 mins i proceeded to return home and the suv got extreme hot, started to die. Called my husband and he told me to leave it there.he pull the 2007 equinox to our home and look for reason for suv to get hot.we called the dealer since the suv was still under warranty and towed it to the dealer.several days later we was told that a piece of griddle had rubbed a hole into radiator and engine would need to be replace.stated that this was not covered under warranty so we contacted our insurance agency.at first ins agency was not going to cover the damages but we were able to provide receipts on every maintenance done which the last oil change was august, 2010, 30 days before this problem.there were never no puncture holes in radiator no overheating no signals at all.after repairs, the invoice stated that "sway bar plastic trim rubbed hole into radiator."also we was ask by the dealership if we want the sway bar repair since it was in needed for repairs.two weeks ago we discovered that the motor mount is broke.the suv have been popping when backing up or turning since we got the suv repaired in september 2010.we did called gmc after reading their warranty coverage 100,000 miles or 5 years that stated that these defects was cover under this warranty.we were told that the radiator was not part of the warranty nor was the sway bar; only the engine.we would like for someone explain to us why the radiator would not be cover under this warranty since the engine can not function without the radiator to keep the engine cool and if the radiator is not needed then why is it on the vehicle?what is covered under gmc's best ever warranty?
Stabilitrack on the 2007 chevy equinox will reduce the power to the engine and the engine will cut off while driving, sometimes, leaving no breaks to completely stop. I was driving out to lunch the first time when i approached a railroad track whose barrier was coming down, as i was only going 25 mph, i started slowing down. My engine cut out but the car continued to go forward. The breaks wouldn't work and finally got it to come to a complete stop before hitting the car in front of me (who was right in front of the barrier). Took it to the dealership and had them clean out the area around the throttle sensor. Apr 08, 2010, i had my car die on my twice in less than 12 hours while driving it. The second time was right in the middle of a busy 4 way stop. Luckily, it continued to roll until it stopped a few feet away on the side of the road. Steering was difficult enough when upset that you might cause an accident. Now the dealership won't see me until monday (this is my only mode of transportation) and i will probably have to pay them again to fix a problem that should have been solved less than 2 months ago!
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.while driving 45 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and the steering wheel remained stuck. He was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving.the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired.the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.the vin was unavailable.
My 2007 chevy equinox is giving me problems when i am going up a hill. My car hesitates almost every time when going up a hill what i mean when i go up the hill it is like my car is going to shut off. I have had it to the garage several time in the last month for the replacement of the fuel pump and then the o2 senor went bad right after i had the fuel pump replaced is when the hesitation started. They just replaces the spark plug and that didn't help it and they can find anything else wrong with it.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.while driving 45 mph, a service warning indicator illuminated, which read "service stability track and engine power reduced".the vehicle stalls and stops and, when attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not move.the contact has to wait and continuously apply pressure to the accelerator pedal in order for the vehicle to accelerate again.the vehicle would only travel approximately 20 mph.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that there were no current failures.no repairs were made to the vehicle.the manufacturer stated that no compensation would be made because there were no diagnostic codes displaying the failure.the manufacturer called the dealer and had the records checked for each time the vehicle was taken in for the failure.the failure mileage was 24,000 and current mileage was 50,000.
Check engine light came on and car felt sluggish. Took to dealership and found throttle body asm/tps registers incorrectly. Replaced throttle body asm.
In october 2010 while traveling in illinois, the vehicle "check engine" light came on.i was told by a dealership in illinois that nothing was found to trigger the alarm after they ran a diagnostic, and drove the car for a while.a few days later, while driving from illinois to colorado, the "service stabilitrack" light came on, but went out after driving for about 60 miles with it illuminated.again i was told over the phone by the illinois dealership that it was probably nothing to be concerned with, and it should reset itself.in december 2010, i was unable to drive my car due to the loss of power steering.i received no alarms the previous day, and the car was working properly.the service stabilitrack light remained on at this point.i loss the ability to drive my car safely to the dealership i purchased it at in colorado.after towing my car to the dealership, i was informed by the service department that the "power steering assist motor" had gone out, and would need replacing at the cost of $1000.i was also told that there were several history codes indicating back to october, that there was a problem with the car.i have just discovered that chevy has recalled other vehicles with the same problem.this is a dangerous issue that should be addressed as soon as possible!
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact smelled gas and took the vehicle to the dealer.the dealer diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking and was dripping onto the exhaust pipe, causing smoke to escape from the hood of the vehicle.the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was not contacted.the failure and current mileage was 100,000.
We were traveling 3-28-2013 and were about a hundred miles from our destination when the service stabilitrac, service traction control and check engine light came on. Less than a year prior to this on 4-19-2012 we had a similar incident, which happened to be the power steering control module. We made it home 4-2-2013 and took it to the shop and found out the egr valve need replacing. I replace the egr valve and cleared the codes. All was well till 4-7-2013 when the service stabilitrac and service traction control lights came on again. I have not had a chance to look into this.
Terrible odor that we cannot get rid of.
A started to smell antifreeze inside the car.checked coolant level and it was good. Last night started the car in 40 degree weather, and the windows in the whole carwould not defog.no visibility to drive.this is a major safety issue.heater core and/or broken air blend door and actuator problem.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.ever since the vehicle was purchased, the contact heard a ticking sound in the engine compartment.he stated that the vehicle had poor fuel mileage.the contact also had to jump from the vehicle because the serpentine belt caught a wire that was not in a wiring harness as it should have been.the contact also experienced stabilatrac failure on two separate occasions, which caused the power steering to fail.he has been injured twice because the rear hatch door struts failed and struck him in the head.the tires that came on the vehicle were severely worn and the turn signals would not shut off.the two front doors and the rear hatch door cracks and makes squeaking noises.some repairs have been made; however, the rear hatch needs to be repaired along with the ticking sound in the engine.the failure mileage was 170 and current mileage was 26,000.
Took my 2007 chevrolet equinox to valvoline for an oil change at 4,365 miles. I was told that the front main seal was leaking on the engine and that i had no oil in my engine. I took it back to the dealership for repair. This vehicle has failed in the field under 5,000 miles. I will be requesting that the engine goes back to the plant so that this does not happen to anyone else. New engine will be supplied.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.ever since the vehicle was purchased, the contact heard a ticking sound in the engine compartment.he stated that the vehicle had poor fuel mileage.the contact also had to jump from the vehicle because the serpentine belt caught a wire that was not in a wiring harness as it should have been.the contact also experienced stabilatrac failure on two separate occasions, which caused the power steering to fail.he has been injured twice because the rear hatch door struts failed and struck him in the head.the tires that came on the vehicle were severely worn and the turn signals would not shut off.the two front doors and the rear hatch door cracks and makes squeaking noises.some repairs have been made; however, the rear hatch needs to be repaired along with the ticking sound in the engine.the failure mileage was 170 and current mileage was 26,000.
2007 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to fuel pump leak recall.the consumer stated after discovering the fuel pump was recalled, she called gmc, but was informed her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.the consumer was not satisfied with the response, as the fuel pump was replaced on august 23, 2012 for a serious fuel leak.earlier in the year, the evap purge valve/emission system and fuel cap were replaced. The consumer has since received a letter from gm, which stated her vehicle is now included in the recall. However, the parts were not available. Updated 02/13/13
2007 chevy equinox. Water leaks into spare tire well. I never had occasion to look in the spare tire well as i have never had a flat tire so i don't know when it started leaking. But after checking on the internet i find that this is an ongoing problem with this vehicle from the very first time that gm started producing this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.while driving 90 mph, the vehicle accelerated to a high speed.the contact downshifted, which caused the vehicle to decrease to an appropriate speed.the failure recurred when he shifted gears; however, he was once again able to downshift the vehicle and it returned to a normal speed.the dealer stated that the floormat was caught in the groove and caused the unintended acceleration.the purchase date was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 2,160.
I have the 2007 chevrolet equinox which been a lemon since new.among the many breakdowns over the three years the driver side power lock does not work and the most glaring is the sudden failure of the power steering assist motor. My wife was putting air in the tire and the battery failed.the battery needed a sudden recharge.why pay on a vehicle with constant breakdowns.the repairs alone on the power steering assist motor are over 700 dollars to also get the stabilitrak light off.the recall of the power steering assist motor on the chevrolet cobalt needs to extend to the chevrolet equinox as well.now with no money to fix the motor, the driving has and is an adventure with no power steering.even if i could fix the vehicle myself, the part is virtually unavailable.
The fuel pump module was leaking fuel, as discovered by my mechanic. The pump had to be changed at great expense. Why has this problem not been addressed across the board for equinox, instead of selective state registered as mentioned in the gm recall ? i could have had a potential fire had i not detected fuel fumes when i did.thank you,
When turning off the vehicle the key will not release from the ignition and can not be removed.after about 30 seconds you can hear a click and then the key will release and can be removed, but until you hear the click it can not be removed from the ignition.
-the contact stated air conditioner in the2007 chevrolet equinox was not working properly.onecould not switch the settigns so that onecouldset the recirculate air button.in order for the recirculate air button to work the temperature had to be over 40 degrees.the contactwas concerned because he was breathing the carbon monoxide from other vehicles.the contact took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that therewasn'tany flaw with the vehicle, that it was designed that way. The failure mileage was 968 ,and the current mileage was 1050.
I bought a 2007 chevy equinox new. A couple of days after taking it home a strange problem started occurring, an electrical problem between the left speakers and the directionals. A loud rapid noise would suddenly come through the left speakers as i was driving and would continue until i used the turn signal (either direction). I had the vehicle back to the dealer numerous times. First i was told there was an intermittent short in the radio, but the radio replacement did not fix the problem. Then the left tweeter speaker was changed, the radio recalibrated (three times), the radio software updated, and finally the body control module changed. None of these things fixed the problem. The gm engineer looked at it twice and still couldn't solve the problem. I was told no other gm product in the entire country had the same problem as my vehicle. When i went to the general manager of the dealership and told him of the problem and that the vehicle was a lemon, he contacted the gm district rep, who refused to replace the vehicle. I was forced to take gm to arbitration, and now i am getting my money back plus my filing fee. The problem is a safety issue and significantly impairs the value of the vehicle. I am turning the equinox in next week, taking my money and buying a honda cr-v. I would not advise anyone to buy an equinox after my experience, and especially gm's attitude. In fact, i will never buy another gm product. If you have had your equinox to the dealer at least 4 times for the same problem and are still getting the run around and no resolution, first write to the chevy customer assistance center for help in repairing the vehicle. You will need to do this in order to request a replacement vehicle or a repurchase. Second, don't let gm keep stringing you along. File for arbitration under your state's lemon law program. It'll come to that anyway. Please, read the reviews and the auto blogs about this vehicle on line. Even the newest models rate poorly.
I purchase the 2007 equinox used from day one i have had problems the first one was the car would slow down on its on and when i speeded up it would slow down then it wouldn't start i replaced the battery and now the same thing it will not start, there is a noise that i hear when i drive like something is lose, the back windshield wiper works and not works the passenger seat beat light keeps coming on i will never buy another chevrolet product.
My gas cap has gone bad on a 2 1/2 yr old suv? i was told this is rare by the state inspector. The dealer does not want to help me at all and i do not understand as i have hadone problem after with my suv.
I have had to replace headlights in this car at least 7 times to date.since the car was about a year old, there has always been a heavy build-up of condensation inside the headlamp assembly....which is very poorly designed.the entire assembly from the left side of the car to the right has to be taken off to access the headlamps.obviously, the assembly design does not seal sufficiently to keep out moisture.
Water constantly getting in the encasing and bulb is blowing out. Replaced bulb 5 times in one month.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph with the headlights in activation and suddenly the headlights failed to operate. The contact continued to drive with extreme caution. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated there was an accumulation of water within the lens of both headlights. The technician replaced both headlight bulbs and the water was drained from the lens of both headlights. The manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.updated 8/30/11 updated 10/03/11
Check engine light will not go off. Had engine check, it always smell like gass is leaking. When down to 60...70 miles to empty. When you open the gas tank there is air flowing or gas draining. When the noise stops, then you can pump the gas with out the gas pump stopping. The light and blinkers are constantly having to be replaced.
Our 2007 chevy equinox had condensation in the headlights, which they were replaced when we bought the vehicle from the dealership may 20, 2014.in october 2015, condensation began building up again in the driver's side lens.we replaced a bulb in november and in february, ended up replacing the entire component due to condensation gathering in the headlight, to the cost of over $400! this is obviously a design flaw for this vehicle.
My headlights have been fogged up for months and the dealer is telling me they may be able to help as the suv has 40,000 miles on it.
On october 19, 2009, i purchased a chevrolet equinox 2007.at the time of purchase i noticed condensation in the passenger side front headlight lens and i was told by the salesman at the time that it would "burn off" if i kept the lights on.since that time both driver and passenger headlights have developed the condensation issue.the condensation does not burn off just keeps accumulating to the point where the headlight bulb would just burn out.in the past six years i have replaced the various bulbs in the headlight assembly nine times and the bulb socket assemblies have been corroded as a result of the constant presence of moisture.often times i would be driving at night when the bulbs would go out making this a severe safety issue.
I have had my equinox since 2008; it is a 2007 model. I have had continual repairs on the electrical rear lights and the belt tensioner, but this next repair is by far the worst. When the car was in park position the odor of gasoline was strong around the perimeter of the car. When driving, the smell of gas circulated into the air conditioning system penetrating the inside of the car. The smell was strongest on the outer side by the gas tank. I took the car to get a diagnostic test and found a leak above the gas tank. Further inspection revealed the fuel pump was leaking gasoline, about six inches from the muffler. This defect could have resulted in serious injury or fatalities as i regularly carry children in the back seat. This car is only 5 years old and it seems to require too many repairs for the few years/miles it has traveled. As a thoughtful vehicle owner, i take precautions to preserve the life of my vehicle through regular maintenance and covered storage from natural elements. Certainly these kinds of defects are not an expected occurrence in this kind of vehicle. Disappointed equinox owner :(
My blinker has never worked right since the day i got this car, it has been back to the dealer no less than 4 times for it and to no prevail.
I have had continuous problems with brake lights and turn signal lights going out.. Over the last couple of weeks my headlights have been getting stuck in the bright position, now yesterday on my drive home smoke started coming from between my steering wheel and the dash; during this the blue bright light indicator was flashing.i pulled over and exited the car.the smoke dissipated very quickly and continued the short distance home with no more problems... I called the dealership who said it sounded like i had wires "touching" they want me to bring it in however my warranty is up, and i am on a limited income.this is very frustrating considering it sounds like a manufacture problem.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the seals for the head lights failed, allowing water to penetrate the head light assembly and cause the lights to continuously burn out. The contact spoke with the dealer but the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 114,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. After turning the vehicle off, the ignition key remained stuck in the ignition switch. In addition, the hazard lights failed to operate. The bulbs for the hazard lights were replaced, but the failure recurred one week later. While operating the vehicle, the engine overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that when a passenger is seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag indicator illuminates repeatedly.she stated that there has to be a weight limit in order for the indicator to dim.the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module).the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 22,039 and current mileage was 22,070. Updated 3/12/09 the traction control activated on dry pavement. It made steering the vehicle next to impossible. The headlights had to be replaced. The all wheel light illuminated. Updated 03/16/09.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that her air bags and turn signals do not work, and the door locks fail to lock.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they are charging $600 to repair the failures.the contact stated that she does not have the money for the repairs.the manufacturer stated that they could not assist.the failure mileage was 39,000.
Since november 12, 2011 there has been a strong odor of gasoline fumes coming from the rear of the car. The fumes are noticeably stronger shortly after car has been driven. The fumes are so strong i no longer park in the driveway next to my home but rather on the street for fear of ignition of gasoline fumes.i have counted over 200 other complaints for the same problem, on the same model year on various other automotive help sites. I feel this is a very serious defect putting human life's in jeopardy. General motors corporation needs to address and rectify this problem before someone is hurt or killed. May i suggest an immediate manufacturer recall of all vehicles in concern?
We started smelling gas in early may 2012. When the warning light came on, we took it into a mechanic, who determined it was the fuel module that was cracked and leaking and we paid a small fortune to get it replaced. In october of that year, gm announced a recall for this exact problem, but has repeatedly said our vin is not on the list. I cannot see how this is possible. Why is the recall for just a few states? we live in oklahoma, but the recall is for texas. How is this possible? why is no-one pushing for a nationwide recall, and why can we not get reimbursed for the costs of our repairs? i hope you can help.
Husband got home and parked in driveway.i got home about a hour later and parked behind him.when i got out of my car i could smell gas.it was coming from the right passanger side of his car.there was no gas on the ground.i called gm to see if this is covered under my warranty and they did not know.i was told by a someone at gm that several of these cars were recalled for this but mine was not one of them.i took my car to the local chevy dealer and they told me it could be $1000+.i called gm and filed a complaint.they said they would call the dealership and call me back.i have not yet heard from them.my husband had to rent a car in the meantime.this sounds like a safty issue to me.gm should repair this problem.
There is a leak in my fuel tank on the 2007 equinox and its a serious hazard, my son rides in the back seat and the fuel tank is directly under the rear passenger seat, you can smell the gas, so a small fender bender or someone tossing a cigarette out the window and the car will explode, what is being done about this death trap on wheels, not the first major safety hazard on this car, that was the steering motor that locked up on me while i was driving on the highway. Gm needs to fix this. Asap
During the last month i began to smell gasoline inside my vehicle. The more you drive it the smell gets worse. I can not park it in the garage the gasoline smell then lingers throughout the house. I can not find any visible leaks. I googled this problem on line and there are numerous complaints about the same problem. The smell is coming from the rear passenger side and when i laid on the ground to look at the tank, you can see it is leaking some where by the filler neck or other connections. This is very dangerous and can result in the vehicle catching on fire if someone flicks a cigarette or there is a rear end or passenger side collision.
The fuel system some where on the right side of fuel tank close to exhaust pipe, can see where fuel is leaking down theright side (passenger side) of fueltank.strong smell of raw gas fumes in the vehicle when driving which is detrimental to the human respiratory track and the brain. It is a potential fire hazard also.i hope that gm will recall this problem.my vehicle is only five years old.i hope they are not playing the bean counter game with this complaint.my 1995 chevy truck is sixteen years old and it has never had a fuel leakin the fuel system.my 50 chevy never had a fuel leak it was over 20 years old when we bought it.this kind of problem is not suppose to happen and over 200 complaints speaks very loud.my wife and i were driving from georgia to north carolina when it started leaking and we both suffered headache and nausea before we finally got home.i hope gm will stand behind it's product.
My wife started smelling gas after driving our 2007 chevy equinox. At first we thought it was a possible loose gas cap, but after checking the smell became worse over the next couple of days. I did some further checking on the internet and found a possible problem from others that had the same problem. I looked up under the vehicle and found a fuel leak coming from the top of the gas tank and running down the side next to the fuel fill neck that's located very close to the exhaust system. At that point we stopped driving the vehicle and called our local chevy dealership and where told that it was most likely a fuel pump issue and we needed to bring it in to have it looked at. The guesstimate cost is about $1000.00 parts and labor if that was the problem. I decided to remove the fuel tank myself since i have been a mechanic for 20+ years. I was correct that it's a cracked in the fuel pump pipe on the top of the gas tank that's part of the fuel pumpassembly. The leak was soaking the electric connectors for the fuel pump and running down the tank next to the exhaust system. I contacted the local chevy dealership and was told that my vehicle was out of warranty and they have not seen an issue with this before. The top of the tank is very protected. There is no signs of damage from something from the road that might have hit it or anything else that may have caused this problem other than stress from normal use. As i searched the internet more for this issue i have found very many complaints about this issue and who knows how many that have not been reported. This is a serious fire issue and i feel it should be investigated.
For the past 3 weeks i have been smelling gas while driving and stationary,first the smell was very faint but as the weeks have passed by the gas smell is so strong that i am getting frequent headaches. My problem is the same as all the rest of them, on the passenger rear side.i am really concerned because i use my equinox to drive my daughter to and from school everyday. If it is affecting me as an adult, i can't imagine what it is doing to her,it is very alarming to me that i have read a ton of complaints on line for the same make and model vehicle, and there has not been a recall.please issue a mandatory recall to fix whatever this issue is!
2007 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to defective fuel pump modulerecall notice.when the consumer contacted the dealer, he was informed, the replacement parts were not available.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there were fuel fumes inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a repair shop for diagnostic testing. The contact inspected the vehicle and found a leak, as well as corrosion on the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay for the repair if the contact had a diagnostic performed at dealer. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump module may crack), however the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileage was 27,667. Updated 07/23/13*lj
Raw gasoline leaks onto the ground from about 12" forward of the right rear tire and 14" toward the center of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was leaking gasoline. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.
Noticed strong smell of gasoline after driving. The smell lingered for several hours after the vehicle was parked.brought to the dealer and was told that there was a fuel leak. Also fuel sensor indicated gas tank was 1/2 full, but dealer stated tank was full. Vehicle has 67000 miles on it. Dealer is replacing the fuel pump and fuel sensor under the powertrain warranty. No injuries or damage resulted from this, but i consider this to be a serious hazard as leaking fuel/fumes could have sparked an explosion.after researching this issue, it appears other owners have had similar complaints.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that a fuel line coming from the fuel pump to the engine was cracked. As a result, fuel would leak and rest near the reservoir next to the tank. This failure created a fire hazard. The contact also stated that the dealer was unable to locate the leak in the same way the mechanic was able to. The failure and current mileages were 84,000. The consumer was informed there was a leak coming from the filler neck and the gas tank would need to be replaced.updated 04/09/12
My wifes car started to smell like gasoline on 9/15/11 on the outside. At first we thought it was maybe a little gasoline that had spilled. Later that night she parked the car inside the garage and later went back to get something out of the garage and it smelled very strongly of gasoline. She called me and we decided to take the car outside of the garage. I personally checked the outside of the car everywhere for a possible leak as well as the garage floor for any gas leak, but found nothing. We started to worry and immediately went online and typed in "my 2007 chevy equinox smells like gas" and hundreds of complaints came up for that same year/make/model in regards to the fuel system with the exact symptoms. Today 9/16/11 my wife experienced the other symptom most people were talking about online which is the car struggles to turn on. We are very scared and believe something should be done because this is a huge safety issue. Living in florida where it gets very hot when it comes to gasoline it is not something to joke about. My wife also travels with my 2 1/2 year old and it scares me that something worse might happen. Hopefully this can get resolved asap. In the meantime she will be driving my car until we can resolve the issue.
I have chevy equinox 2007 which have problem in the steering(noise) which the dealer couldn't fix & there was some problem with oil tank which smells so bad worries me as i drive this truck with my 9 mth old baby was fixed fortunately.
Have had my 2007 equinox since 2009 with a few problems. Stabilitrac light coming on....a/c not turning on....window washer fluid not spraying. But today, out of nowhere, a gas smell. No visible leak, just the smell. After searching on line and seeing numerous complaints about the same problem, i wonder, do i try and find out the problem through a mechanic and probably spend a fortune or wait to see if a gm realizes there is a problem and wait for a recall.
The contact owns 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had a major fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). Also, the contact mentioned that the instrument panel failed intermittently on numerous occasions and multiple warning lights illuminated. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility). In addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminate for an extended period of time and it was not confirmed by the local dealer if the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id numbers:07v520000 (air bags) and 07v344000 (air bags). The vehicle was to be further inspected in order to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500. Updated 08/28/14*lj updated 09/4/2014the consumer stated the vehicle was repeatedly taken to the dealer, due to loss of power. The vehicle would not accelerate, the engine began jerking and the engine light constantly stayed on.the transmission was slipping, also. Updated 10/15/14.
2007 chevrolet equinox lt, noticed raw gas smell coming from right rear of vehicle. Took to repair shop and was advised that the plastic gas tank had a crack in it where the neck goes into the tank. Upon checking online i see other people having same problem. Contacted chevrolet service and got no where. Had repair shop replace tank with new tank. With numerous complaints seen on same problem it seems like there is a problem with tank. Also is a safety risk with gas leaking out of side of tank for possible fire
My married daughter(3 small kids) recently started smelling gas at the right rear of her 2007 equinox(74,000 mi). Inspection by local dealer revealed gas tank seam near pump/sending unit assembly separated & leaking. Vehicle is still within power train and emissions warranties but gm is only willing to cover cost of new tank(not officially under either warranty, just as a "good will" gesture) leaving $500.00 in labor for her to pay. Per nhtsa website, there have been multiple instances of this problem which could only be described as a component failure / manufacturing defect. Given the potential for a fire and/or explosion, gm should view this as a potential p/r nightmare and do whatever is necessary to rectify the situation(to include a loaner vehicle). Local dealer has been very helpful but it's gm's place to do the right thing rather than taking 'partial responsibility'. Two or more similar problems reported to nhtsa have been covered under warranty. Compared to the cost of a recall(or god forbid, a fire), repairing each of these as they happen without hesitation would be an insignificant expense for the manufacturer(and very good legal advice, i might add....)updated 07/20/11the consumer stated upon further inspection at another dealership, it was in fact discovered that the fuel pressure line at the sending unit was cracked and leaking.the problem was corrected and all parts and labor were covered under warranty.updated 08/02/11
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed a massive amount of fuel leakage on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the fuel tank exhibited a crack and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
We have noticed a very distinctive smell of fuel coming from the rear of the vehicle. It would happen coming back from a drive.could not find a leak.mechanic found the fuel pump and hoses were corroded and had to be replaced.there are hundreds of complaints for the same thing, chevrolet appears to not have any concerns but the smell is very strong and could causea fire because the leak will pill up on the tank, at the top near the hose connections.this needs to be recalled and replaced.it cost us $1,700 to get this replaced and finally fixed.
2007 chevrolet equinox.consumer writes in regards to fuel pump problems.the consumer stated gm did refused to acknowledge, there was a problem with her vehicle, in which a recall had been issued for her models as well as others.the consumer stated she [ay for the repairs prior to learning about the recall. The consumer stated gm did refused to acknowledge, there was a problem with her vehicle, in which a recall had been issued for her models as well as others.the consumer stated she [ay for the repairs prior to learning about the recall. However, gm informed the consumer, her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
This model and year related to chevrolet nhtsa campaign # 12v459000. Gasoline leak, as listed on gm recall,had occurred in july of this year/2012at 63997 odometer miles. Gasoline was leaking on top of fuel tank and not driven , for safety precautions,until dealer could look at and repair. Vehicle owner had to pay for repair. Dealer, at that time,was not aware of any other problem with this defective module. This vehicle is not in a warm weather state as listed on recall,but vehicle did have a major fuel leak and module had to be replaced.owner is original purchaserof this vehicle.
I was driving on the highway when the vehicle lost power and started shaking really badly...i would push on the gas to try to gain power but the vehicle did not respond. I exited to the nearest autozone and had it testes. .something to do with the gsr valve and throttle and fuel system. So i changed the parts that i could but now it's having the same reaction. Now the air conditioning is not working properly as well.i've had to buy tires but they keep wearing because something is wrong with the stability track.the air bags need service. And now just two days ago something is wrong with the speedometer. The motor also makes a weird sound. ..over all i don't feel safe in my vehicle anymore. Now the vehicle still shakes and i have to buy tires again.it shakes very badly. Ai just did an oil change and it already needs more oil.
I have a 2007 chevrolet equinox and started noticing a fuel smell coming from the rear of it as it gets worse after driving. I had a cobalt that had the recall on the fuel pump for the same issue so i looked into it and called a few local dealers and found out there is a recall on the equinoxes for it as we'll but it is only in certain areas and mine does not fall into the category. I have also researched and found out a lot of other people are having the same issue but the recall is not being extended and it should be so now to make sure it doesn't catch on fire i am having to fix the problem myself and it is not cheap to do.
The fuel pump and fuel line for the 2007 chevy equinox is hazardous. The gasoline delivery system is faulty. My vehicle has less than 67,000 and is leaking gas near the tank. In researching 2007 chevy equinox online complaints, i have found this to be very common for this vehicle year and make;however,gm has not recalled this. My vehicle smells like gas from far distance.as i had to drive it back to my house it gave me a headache, made me sick to my stomach and dizzy, which is a huge hazard while driving your vehicle. There is a pan underneath the vehicle which holds on to all of the gas that has leaked out of the gas delivery system. If parked on a tilt the gas leaks out of the pan. I am pregnant and have two little boys that were in the vehicle with me when the gas smell took over the car. I called chevrolet customer service and their is nothing they can do. With so many complaints out there for this same make and model something should be done for the safety of gm's consumers. I understand that gm recalled some chevy volts, and saturn ion's for the same issue. Gm should consider all makes with the same hazardous issue. Http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2007/chevrolet/equinox/fuel+system.
07 chevy equinox lt- 60000 miles on it.this vehicle is only drove to work and back.we got to smelling gas really bad thursday 09/29 when i would enter the vehicle.put gas in on friday 9/30 and while car was running you could see the gas leaking.i called the dealership they could not tell me if the problem would be covered under warrenty.but they could tell me it would be $200.00 just for them to look at it, and if it wasnt covered under warranty then $1000-1500 to fix the problem.we called the dealership back and told them where it was leaking... The parts dept isnt sure what to order.im not spending that amount on an i think this will fix it.i am also being told you can only order this part through chevrolet.
About a month ago we started smelling gas both inside and outside the vehicle.after a few weeks the vehicle was starting to have trouble starting where it would sound like the car was "flooded" and wouldn't turn over right away.i took the vehicle to the chevrolet dealership today and they diagnosed the problem as a cracked fuel module system that was leaking fuel.i have read thousands upon thousands of complaints regarding this part on this particular equinox and there is even a recall on the part but in only 4 states which isn't fair to rest of the owners that are suffering the same problem.
2007 equinox with 69,000 miles had a gas smell outside as well as in the cabin. Took it right to the dealer on a friday afternoon. The service supervisor put it on the lift and said i had a gas leak and could not drive the vehicle. Indicated it was most likely the fuel pressure modulator. Estimated the cost of repair would be about $650 plus labor. I called back that monday evening to inquire if the leak had been pinpointed. Good news!!! the part would take a couple of days to get in but it would be covered under the warranty!!! saved me between $1200 - $1500. Chevy dealer in enterprise, al is the greatest!don't know why so many others with the same type problem are turned away by the dealer.
Noticed a strong smell of gas coming from the vehicle when parked. Had to move it out of garage as smell was extremely strong and spread throughout my two story home. I took car in to independent garage repair for service one mile from my homeimmediately on 09/27/2013 at 06:00 p.m.closest dealership is nine miles from my home. Found that the plastic part of the fuel pump module was cracked and cost $545.23 for a new fuel pump module and $350.00 labor. Total cost including supply fees and tax, $942.06.found out there is a recall for this very same issue. I will be calling gm for reimbursement and can already envision their refusal as they claim they must inspect vehicle and do the repair. I live in texas and am the original purchaser of this vehicle in texas.
My 2007 chevy equinox is giving me problems when i am going up a hill. My car hesitates almost every time when going up a hill what i mean when i go up the hill it is like my car is going to shut off. I have had it to the garage several time in the last month for the replacement of the fuel pump and then the o2 senor went bad right after i had the fuel pump replaced is when the hesitation started. They just replaces the spark plug and that didn't help it and they can find anything else wrong with it.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle but there were no signs of a leak. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 55,907.updated 03/26/13*lj
I started smelling gas while driving and even when it was parked.when i tried to accelerate or drive uphill it would sputter and choke like it wasn't getting enough gas.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the contact smelled gasoline fumes inside the vehicle cabin. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
Letter from senator reed on behalf of constituent re 2007 equinox recalls and outstanding reimbursement issues.the consumer was informed recall 12v459000, did not apply to his vehicle identification number, and he would not be reimbursed for recall# 07v344000, even though he supplied documentation, he paid for the repairs.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that gasoline fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 121,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.
After parking my car, i stepped outside and noticed that my car smelled like gasoline. When i took my car to the mechanic, they told me that the fuel pump had a crack and was leaking fuel which was causing the smell and a potentially dangerous situation.the mechanic said that he had seen this before with other chevrolet equinox vehicles like mine.i asked the mechanic to fix the vehicle and i would investigate if this is a known issue with this particular make/model.it seems it is a known problem and the vehicle was part of a regional recall by general motors.
My 07 chevy equinox is leaking from the gas tank on the rear passenger side of the car. A very strong odor is coming into the car i called the local chevrolet dealer and they told me that this was a on going problem with this year equinox but it hasn't been re called . My car is out of warranty so i have to pay out of pocket for this. My car has 83k miles on it. The tank to replace is $674 plus labor but i found the tank cheaper but still paying600 to have it fixed. I looked up this problem and there's a ton of cars with the same problem this is so dangerous to have. I'm so glad that we noticed this problem today because we are going on vacation in two days and i don't know what would have happen driving this car 800 miles. There has to be something chevy can do for everybody that owns this car . I'm going to contact the media of this problem if it's not recalled.
Bad fuel smell at the rear of vehicle. Fuel dripping from fuel tank.after removal of fuel tank a leak was found common to pressure line connected to top of fuel pump.note: the exhaust pipe is routed under the fuel tank and could have caused a fire.first noticed the car would not start on first attempt.did not notice the fuel leak until the car was parked in the garage and had filled the garage with fumes.
My mother inlaw and wife have a 2007 equinox with 59 thousand miles on it smelt gas fumes for a while now it is pouring gas from top of gas tank can not drive she is 75 yearsold have to take her everywhere in bored car.can not afford to have it fixed
Gas leaking from fuel tank somewhere on the top of tank or hoses of fuel system. Which can cause auto to catch on fire should someone toss a cigarette out the window on highway. Checked online it usually happens after warranty is up. Was at dealer getting oil change when notified.
On jan. 30th check engine light and smelled fuel when i parked the car.next day my mechanic ran a pressure test on fuel system and we could see fuel running down the sides of the fuel tank. He dropped the tank and a pool of gasoline is sitting in a depressed area on top of the fuel tank where the top of the fuel pump is located. The gas is leaking where the fuel pressure line connects to the pipe on top of the fuel pump sending unit. This appears to be a heat shrinked wrapped connection ( no clamps ) which has cracked causing fuel to leak out and down the sides of the fuel tank in close vicinity of the exhaust system. My mechanic replaced the fuel pump/fuel module/fuel line assembly ( yes, its all one unit ). Set me back $ 1,200 dollars and not covered by warranty and i hope this one's not defective. This is a major safety issue and manufacture's defect and i'm shocked there hasn't been a safety recall on this issue yet. Please order a mandatory recall, gm has got to fix this.
On thursday 14 june 2011 i thought i had smell gas in my truck. Had my husband to lay down an look under the truck and he said it was wet. The fumes of gas is getting stronger by the day. I really getting afraid to drive my truck that bi really enjoy driving. It seem that this has happen to other. Is there not been a recall on this problem because for that just to happen all of a sudden is strange and dangerous i think. What can you tell me that might help.
In the morning of may 1, 2014, i went to the parking lot to get the equinox to buy some groceries. When i was opening the door, i smelled gasoline. So i looked under theequinox and saw a big wet spot under the fuel tank. I immediately brought the equinox to an auto repair shop. It was found out that the fuel pump was leaking. So i bought a new fuel pump and the repair was finished on may 3, 2014. I would like to mention that on june 18, 2013, i brought the equinox to the charles clark chevrolet for inspection after i received a recall letter from general motors for the fuel pump that would like. After the inspection of the fuel tank and fuel pump, the dealer declared no leaks and found all within specs. I was misled because the fuel pump leaked. Being recalled, the dealer should have changed the fuel pump leaking or not and i would not have spent for the repair. I immediately filed reimbursement from the dealer and i was told that my claim was forwarded to general motors. Until now (8/22/14) i have not received any refund.updated 03/04/15.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was a crack on the fuel pump module, which caused a fuel leak. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline).the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.
I started smelling gas in my vehicle and it did not go away.i couldn't see any place where it was leaking so took it to mymechanic.he said the gas tank is leaking on both sides and it would have to be replaced.
I am smelling a strong gas smell while my vehicle is parked. I have read that other people have had the same problem. I have read that it is a problem with a cracked fuel module. Is there a recall on this? i am on a very tight budget and cannot afford a huge repair bill. I am going to take it to a local repair shop for a diagnosis and estimate for repair. If there is a recall, could someone send me information on this?
I had been smelling a strong odor of gas so i took it to my mechanic to have a diagnosis of the problem, he said that there was a leak in the top of the gas tank and i should get a hold of gm to see what type of recall there was on this problem. So when i got home i checked on line and found there was a recall #12v45900, so i got a hold of gm and talked to customer rep. [xxx] telling her the problem i was having she said that she would have to have another person contact me , so [xxx] called me , i again told her the problem and she said i would have to take it to a chevrolet dealership for a diagnosis, i told here i had already had one done but she said i had to have one done at the dealership , so with her on the line she called reliable chevrolet and we set me a appointment for october 17th @ 8am. So on october 17th i took my equinox to the dealership and they ran there diagnosis and told me the same thing i had already told them,also charging me $98.55 for that information,they also told me they would need to remove the gas tank to check further and that would take about 4 hrs @ $98.55 per hr, i told them i could not afford to have that done and i would contact gm as soon as i got home, they also said i shouldn't be driving it cause it was dangerous . [xxx] contacted me back the next day and said there was nothing gm could do for me even though they know there is a problem but because the recall has not been published they cant help me. She also told me i could have it repaired myself and when they published the recall i could get reimbursed. I told her i work a minimum wage job and could not afford that. I again ask her if they know there is a problem why not fix it and again she said that the recall has not been published and there was nothing they would do for me. All i am asking is to get my equinox fixed and no longer have a gas smell.
I have noticed a strong gas smell after driving my car. I am now scared to drive it & don't have the money for an expensive repair.
2007 chevy equinox gas leak. Noticed increased smell of gas. Previous to this i had a longer then normal starting problem, winds out then starts. I was told to leave the key in start position to build up pressure in the gas lines. I brought it to the dealer and they did not want to warranty the defect. I asked for a quote and said it was upward of $1,500. This is after having to pay $93 dollars for telling me i had a gas leak i know i already had.to my own troubleshooting i found that the fitting that attaches the high pressure gas line to the gas pump manifold appears to be a plastic to plastic compression fitting. It is highly likely that after constant vibration these two plastic parts can create a gap for gas to escape in large quantity. Thus the constant gas smell. With the key in the startposition noticeable gas can be seen dispensing onto the floor. A manufacture defect in my eyes. I have no choice but to fix it myself with gm parts at a high cost of & 600.00 dollars, a gas pump assemblynot otherwise found elsewhere. With the anticipation of the new part having the same defect.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. After the contact shut off the vehicle, fuel fumes were present in and around the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.updated 9/2914the vehicle was fixed. Updated 10/02/14
I have a problem with my 2007 chevy equinox smelling like gas inside and outside on the passenger side of the vehicle, no noticeable damage to the vehicle, i took it in for a recall on the airbag sensors and the dealer noted the smell of gas, i have no warranty and cannot afford to take it to a dealer sounds like this is a defect that should be covered by gmc. Is gm going to wait until someone's equinox goes up in flames for them to admit it is a defect. And they called me to trade it in for another one, not.
Vehicle was purchased and registered in michigan. Car started smelling strong of gasoline. Fuel started leaking out of the vehicle. No accident or damage had occurred prior to the gas tank leaking.vehicle was taken to the dealer and the fuel pump/fuel module had to be replaced. It was found that there was a crack in the fuel pump, causing it to leak gas and could of caused a fire. The recall number #12v459000 should include michigan on the states listed. I have just recently (within the week) had this fuel pump replaced, and the dealership did not know of this recall and i had to pay to have it fixed.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact smelled gasoline and noticed that there was a gasoline leak.the dealer was contacted, but offered no assistance.the vehicle was not repaired. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. The current and failure mileages were approximately 58,000.
Strong smell of gas and is leaking. Electrical lights are coming ondash board traction control, abs and engine lights...
Upon smoke test of fuel system it was found that fuel is leaking from fuel line where the fuel line meets thefuel pump on top of the fuel tank.i was advised that this is a safety item and to see if this is an item under warranty through the dealership.i did receive a technical service bulletin for this issue.
Vehicle smells like gasoline even after vehicle sits overnight.smell gets worse after driven. Nothing is visibly leaking from vehicle.i googled "gas smell 07 equinox" and am amazed that this is a problem with numerous 07 equinox owners. Of course my vehicle is now 16 days out of warranty, so any repairs from gm's faulty product will now be at my expense.ridiculous that it is happening with so many vehicles, all under 100k miles and gm has yet to recall and correct their crappy product.my guess is they are waiting for someone's vehicle to catch fire and injure or kill someone before they try to do anything about it.next time, i will buy honda again. Almost 200k miles on my 99 civic and never had any issues with it.
Vehicle smelled of gasoline odors underneath becoming worse daily until leakage was obvious by gasoline puddles on ground directly under vehicle. After numerous attempts to find a recall or a solution to my problem i finally received information from local gm dealers that there were no recalls concerning my complaint even though several complaints similar to mine had been made. So, i was left with no other alternative but to attempt to fix the problem myself. After the hoses, clamps, restraints, and tank was removed it was apparent that i could not fix it so i had a mechanic to come out, proceed with removing and replacing the leaking lines and hoses and reassembling the tank back onto the vehicle's undercarriage. Of course this would end up costing me 9 arms and 3 legs but at that time the chevrolet dealer in tupelo ms. Informed me that there was no recall in effect for my problem but that his staff would be more than happy to check out my problem and fix and replace any broken and or defected parts but they would only do so if and when i delivered my vehicle to their shop, also at my expense.a few months after all this happened and a few months ago, gm sent out a brochure stating that there was indeed a recall regarding my specific problem and that i should take immediate action to get my vehicle to the gm dealer (closest one from pontotoc being tupelo - dealership name withheld) where it would be professionally repaired free of any charges to me.if thereindeed is or ever was a recall covering my problem, shouldn't there also be a reinstatement fee associated with it for victims that have been misinformed or who's problem initiated before the actual recall went into effect or is this just another way the auto companies make more money off the same individuals that paid the price to bail them out in the first place?concerned citizen (taxpayer).
Very strong smell of gas in my garage.moved my vehicle outside and let the garage air. Pulled my car back into the garage after a period of time closed the garage door and the smell of gas was apparently coming from the right side where the gas cap is located.took car to chevrolet dealer was told my gas tank was cracked cost would be $1500.00got a second opinion was told the return line of the fuel pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. Cost was $1068.00.
On jan 15th noticed strong smell of gasoline by fuel tank. Took vehicle to dealer where they found fuel seeping from fuel pump module at connector. They replaced fuel pump module with sensor. Total cost was $1700. Contacted gm customer assistance and after they researched the issue they refused to pay anything since it was out of warranty and there was no recall notice. The nhtsa needs to force gm to recall these vehicles before someone gets injured or killed!
Aprox 2 weeks ago i started smelling gas coming from the back passenger side of the vehicle.smell has progressively gotten worse over the last 2 weeks.took the vehicle to a chevy dealership on 6/27/2011 and they have stated that they would need to drop the fuel tank to determine the exact issue which is one of 3.one being the circle ring on top of the tank, a fuel module, or a crack in the gas tank.they examined the entire vehicle and there is nothing that would have caused any of these items to go wrong. I have googled and seen where there are several consumers that have had the same issues with their 2007 equinox's.i asked the dealership if there is a big risk in driving the vehicle like it is.their answer was that anytime gas fumes are present it presents risks.every night when parking the vehicle in the garage, the next morning the gas fumes are tremondously concentrated (this is with all the garage windows open to vent the garage).as of 6/27/2011, there has been no repairs done on the vehicle.i feel with the several compliants that i have seen for this issue, this this should a safety recall in which chevy needs to correct.
I discovered a smell of fuel from my vehicle.had vehicle inspected on 3/25/10 and found out that the fuel tank is leaking due to faulty manufacturing.the vehicle is a 2007 chevy equinox lt.it is just beyond warranty and no extended warranty was purchased.the fuel leak is beneath the rear passenger seat.there is no wear and tear to this area of the vehicle.there is no damage to this area of the vehicle.this vehicle has not been in a collision.the leak is due to poor manufacturing of this part. There has not been any injury or fire yet.but the potential exists.
There is an overwhelming smell of gasoline inside the vehicle. Prior to taking the vehicle into the shop you would have to turn the key over a couple times to prime the line before it would start. I was told there is a gas leak due to faulty fuel lines. Gm does not make the replacement lines separately so the entire fuel pump most be replaced. This is a huge safety issue and a manufacturing defect i should not have to pay for, unfortunately there is no recall so i will be paying for it out of pocket.
Started smelling gasoline after leaving my 2007 chevy equinox parked for a long period of time. Then my equinox had difficulty starting after being parked overnight. Took it into the dealer, and they found a cracked fuel tank and a leak in the fuel pump. The cost for the fuel tanks was $1,000, but the dealer was able to apply a one-time gm safety fix, where i only paid $200 and gm covered the rest. The leak in the fuel pump was covered by the warranty.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that at vehicle start-up, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle would appear to lose nearly half a tank of gasoline approximately 1 to 2 hours after fill-up. The contact also stated that a friend who was also an independent mechanic had checked underneath the vehicle and discovered a small amount of gasoline that had spilled out of the fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,266.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that there was a leak in the fuel pump, causing gas fumes to be exposed.a local mechanic diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel tank.the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 106,000.
I have a 2007 chevy equinox and i smell gas fumes but there is no leak. I started smelling the smell of gas over a month ago. After driving the fumes are really strong. There are no visible leaks just the smell of gas. The smell is on the right side were the gas cap is. I checked the gas cap and it is closed properly.i took the vehicle to a mechanic and after diagnosing with a smoke machine he found the leak to be coming out of the pressure relief hose behind the rear tire wall on the passenger side. He replaced the vapor canister ($98.59 + tax & labor) that is suppose to prevent any pressurized gas vapors to recycle back into the gas tank.the smell is still there! any advice would be helpful.
Strong smell of gas on right rear and leaking gas cant find out where the problem is. I am afraid to drive this car for this reason. There are over 200 complaints on this problem. There needs to be a recall on this vehicle before someone gets blown up and dies!!!!!!!!!!!
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while the vehicle being serviced, the mechanic noticed that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and the current mileage was 48,000.updated 03/13/13*lj updated 04/23/2013
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that she smelled fuel in the cabin of the vehicle for approximately one week. An independent mechanic was notified and informed the contact that she was leaking gasoline fuel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who confirmed that there was a crack in the fuel pump. The fuel pump was repaired. After the repair, the contact was informed of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was also informed that her vin was not included because she did not live in a warm weather state. The failure mileage was 72,295 and the current mileages was 72,982. Updated 12/5/12the consumer stated the recall was meant only for warm weather states.the consumer feels the recall should apply to this vehicle because in the summer of 2012kentucky and surrounding states had record high heat and a drought.updated 12/10/2012
In the morning of may 1, 2014, i went to the parking lot to get the equinox to buy some groceries. When i was opening the door, i smelled gasoline. So i looked under theequinox and saw a big wet spot under the fuel tank. I immediately brought the equinox to an auto repair shop. It was found out that the fuel pump was leaking. So i bought a new fuel pump and the repair was finished on may 3, 2014. I would like to mention that on june 18, 2013, i brought the equinox to the charles clark chevrolet for inspection after i received a recall letter from general motors for the fuel pump that would like. After the inspection of the fuel tank and fuel pump, the dealer declared no leaks and found all within specs. I was misled because the fuel pump leaked. Being recalled, the dealer should have changed the fuel pump leaking or not and i would not have spent for the repair. I immediately filed reimbursement from the dealer and i was told that my claim was forwarded to general motors. Until now (8/22/14) i have not received any refund.updated 03/04/15.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and she began to smell a gasoline odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that her vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 75,000.updated 11/1/12 updated 11/08/12
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the contact smelled gasoline fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that there was a fracture in the fuel pump module, which needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 15,400. ..updated 12/05/12 updated 12/07/2012status update 01/24/13
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The contact later discovered that the fuel pump module was leaking. The contact spoke to the manufacturer regarding nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage is 100,400updated 12/7/12 updated 12/17/12
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle but there were no signs of a leak. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 55,907.updated 03/26/13*lj
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormally offensive odor of gasoline being emitted from the vehicle.the contact located a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel pump was fractured and would require replacement.the vehicle was repaired a t the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 112,227 and the current mileage was 117,085.updated 12/19/12
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there were fuel fumes inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a repair shop for diagnostic testing. The contact inspected the vehicle and found a leak, as well as corrosion on the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay for the repair if the contact had a diagnostic performed at dealer. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump module may crack), however the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileage was 27,667. Updated 07/23/13*lj
Several heat waves in ct causing crack in fuel pump module.not on recall list per gm however should be for any safety issue such as this.smelled strong gas odor after driving home from work.towed to dealer following morning -- afraid to drive, only to be told that the fuel pump module needed replacing.definitely a gas leak.not covered by recall like other states.huge cost to fix.
Started smelling gas in the garage, though it was lawn mower, removed it, still smelled, progressively got worse, smelled around gas tank, and caused me headaches and started coming into the house.car also started having problems turning over (probably due to gas not getting to engine so well).started parking outside and checking your site for recall since i heard one was out there for 2007 equinox, but it ended up my vin # and state are not included.i contacted gm and they set up appt. On 10/29/12 to evaluate and i took it in to find out it was the exact issue on nhtsa camp. #12v459000 listed on this site - which was a cracked fuel pump module.gm contacted local chevy dealer farrell cheverolet and they worked out a 50% discount on the repair.i told the lady at gm that i would also issue this complaint so that all equinox vehicles in 2007 might get included in this recall, since i am not the only one having this problem and possibly i could get the rest of my charges returned if included.this is definitely a safety issue and could have turned out worse if my house burned down or something.
I had been smelling a strong odor of gas so i took it to my mechanic to have a diagnosis of the problem, he said that there was a leak in the top of the gas tank and i should get a hold of gm to see what type of recall there was on this problem. So when i got home i checked on line and found there was a recall #12v45900, so i got a hold of gm and talked to customer rep. [xxx] telling her the problem i was having she said that she would have to have another person contact me , so [xxx] called me , i again told her the problem and she said i would have to take it to a chevrolet dealership for a diagnosis, i told here i had already had one done but she said i had to have one done at the dealership , so with her on the line she called reliable chevrolet and we set me a appointment for october 17th @ 8am. So on october 17th i took my equinox to the dealership and they ran there diagnosis and told me the same thing i had already told them,also charging me $98.55 for that information,they also told me they would need to remove the gas tank to check further and that would take about 4 hrs @ $98.55 per hr, i told them i could not afford to have that done and i would contact gm as soon as i got home, they also said i shouldn't be driving it cause it was dangerous . [xxx] contacted me back the next day and said there was nothing gm could do for me even though they know there is a problem but because the recall has not been published they cant help me. She also told me i could have it repaired myself and when they published the recall i could get reimbursed. I told her i work a minimum wage job and could not afford that. I again ask her if they know there is a problem why not fix it and again she said that the recall has not been published and there was nothing they would do for me. All i am asking is to get my equinox fixed and no longer have a gas smell.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated she smelled an odor of fuel coming for the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer had not diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000.updated 10/11/12*lj the consumer stated after noticing a strong gas odor took it to a local auto body shop. The vehicle was diagnosed to have a faulty gas pump. Updated 10/15/2012
Noticed a very strong gas smell coming from right rear of vehicle (where gas tank is located). At first i thought it was just a dirty fuel filter, but did some research online and was astounded to find out that approximately 200 2007 equinox owners were having the same problem. I took my vehicle in for service on 6/26/2012 and was told that the fuel pump was leaking. In my research i discovered that other owners had: fuel tank leaking; fuel pump and fuel sensor replaced; fuel pressure modular; faulty fuel lines; cracked fuel tank; gas tank seam near pump/sending unit assembly separated & leaking; plastic gas tank had a crack; vapor canister; cracked fuel pump pipe; fuel line from fuel pump to engine cracked; fuel pump module at connector; and on and on and on!!!this appears to be a component failure/manufacturing defect and a recall should be issued.this is a safety and health issue - the potential for one of these vehicles exploding (possibly with deaths) is great.inhaling gasoline fumes brings concentrated hydrocarbons into your lungs and bloodstream. Some of the ingredients in gasoline are extremely toxic and are mutagens. Liver damage and permanent brain damage are possibilities. Make general motors do the right thing and issue a recall!!!!!
2007 chevrolet equinox.consumer writes in regards to cracked plastic parts connected to fuel pump recall notice.the consumer stated he read about a recall several months ago, for the chevrolet equinox, and has not received a notice from general motors.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that after he reached his destination, he exited the vehicle and smelled a very strong odor of fuel. The contact was unable to locate a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were notified about the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 06/26/12 the consumer stated the fuel pump connecting ring failed, which caused fuel to leak. The fuel pump module was replaced by the dealer at no charge.updated 06/27/12
Tl * the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact smelled fuel outside the vehicle upon starting the ignition and the check engine indicator remained illuminated. An independent mechanic stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that he noticed the smell of gasoline fuel while the vehicle was parked in his driveway. Upon further inspection, he discovered that gasoline fuel was leaking down the side of the fuel tank. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and contacted the dealer. The dealer advised the contact that his vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 50,400.updated 12/14/12*lj
2007 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to defective fuel pump modulerecall notice.when the consumer contacted the dealer, he was informed, the replacement parts were not available.
2007 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to fuel pump leak recall.the consumer stated after discovering the fuel pump was recalled, she called gmc, but was informed her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.the consumer was not satisfied with the response, as the fuel pump was replaced on august 23, 2012 for a serious fuel leak.earlier in the year, the evap purge valve/emission system and fuel cap were replaced. The consumer has since received a letter from gm, which stated her vehicle is now included in the recall. However, the parts were not available. Updated 02/13/13
2007 chevrolet equinox.consumer writes in regards to fuel pump problems.the consumer stated gm did refused to acknowledge, there was a problem with her vehicle, in which a recall had been issued for her models as well as others.the consumer stated she [ay for the repairs prior to learning about the recall. The consumer stated gm did refused to acknowledge, there was a problem with her vehicle, in which a recall had been issued for her models as well as others.the consumer stated she [ay for the repairs prior to learning about the recall. However, gm informed the consumer, her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that due to a fuel leak the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact was informed of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 46,386 and the current mileage was 47,187. Updated 12/10/12 the consumer stated the vehicle leaked fuel and had strong gas odor inside and outside of the vehicle. The consumer repaired the vehicle without any assistance due to being suffocated by gas fumes. Updated 12/17/2012
Noticed a strong smell of gas coming from the vehicle when parked. Had to move it out of garage as smell was extremely strong. Took car in for service 8/25/12, found that the plastic part of the fuel pump was cracked and cost approximately $909 to repair. Find out there is a recall for this very same issue (nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000), as well a corresponding recall for same issue on select suzuki xl7 (nhtsa campaign id number:12v597000). I contacted gm customer assistance by phone (800-243-8872) to find out if my vehicle was covered, was told no, only because it was not originally titled in one of the following states "originally sold or currently registered in arizona, california, nevada, and texas". Was told by gm customer assistance that they would contact me if it was decided that my vehicle would be covered. I have not heard anything from them, i can provide a case # upon request. What difference does it make where the car was titled, did not my vehicle come down the same assembly line. So in effect because my car is not covered it is ok that the fuel pump cracked, and had it caught or caused a fire that would be ok as well. Would like some assistance to get gm to acknowledge that this is the same issue, not penalize me because i live in ohio and reimburse me the cost for the repair $909.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated she smelled gasoline near the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 80,000......updated 01/14/13 updated 1/15/2013
Began smelling strong fuel smell on passenger side of vehicle.took vehicle in for service and was informed the fuel feed line was cracked and had caused a fuel leak.fuel pump assembly had to be replaced. Chevrolet equinox 2007 models have a current recall (id 12v459000) that was issued in september 2012 for this exact issue; however the recall doesn't include georgia.the manufacturer would not cover the cost of this repair under the recall even though they confirmed that it was the same issue.this is a safety concern and the recall should be expanded to all states.this is a costly repair and should be covered since it is an obvious defect that they have already claimed responsibility for in other states.
My married daughter(3 small kids) recently started smelling gas at the right rear of her 2007 equinox(74,000 mi). Inspection by local dealer revealed gas tank seam near pump/sending unit assembly separated & leaking. Vehicle is still within power train and emissions warranties but gm is only willing to cover cost of new tank(not officially under either warranty, just as a "good will" gesture) leaving $500.00 in labor for her to pay. Per nhtsa website, there have been multiple instances of this problem which could only be described as a component failure / manufacturing defect. Given the potential for a fire and/or explosion, gm should view this as a potential p/r nightmare and do whatever is necessary to rectify the situation(to include a loaner vehicle). Local dealer has been very helpful but it's gm's place to do the right thing rather than taking 'partial responsibility'. Two or more similar problems reported to nhtsa have been covered under warranty. Compared to the cost of a recall(or god forbid, a fire), repairing each of these as they happen without hesitation would be an insignificant expense for the manufacturer(and very good legal advice, i might add....)updated 07/20/11the consumer stated upon further inspection at another dealership, it was in fact discovered that the fuel pressure line at the sending unit was cracked and leaking.the problem was corrected and all parts and labor were covered under warranty.updated 08/02/11
There is a fuel leak from the seal around the fuel pump on the top of the gas tank. This failure has been reported in several other customer vehicles of the same make/model/year.fuel will pool up on top of the tank and drip down the side and onto the frame and exhaust pipes creating a risk of fire/explosion.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that a fuel line coming from the fuel pump to the engine was cracked. As a result, fuel would leak and rest near the reservoir next to the tank. This failure created a fire hazard. The contact also stated that the dealer was unable to locate the leak in the same way the mechanic was able to. The failure and current mileages were 84,000. The consumer was informed there was a leak coming from the filler neck and the gas tank would need to be replaced.updated 04/09/12
My gas cap has gone bad on a 2 1/2 yr old suv? i was told this is rare by the state inspector. The dealer does not want to help me at all and i do not understand as i have hadone problem after with my suv.
I had 2 chevy equinox 2007 model, loaded. First vehicle repurchased due to multiple episodes of stabilitrak failure, turn signals quit working, radio problems, passenger system airbag not working, and finally failure of main airbag system.given exact twin of first car, as thought that car was just a lemon. 2nd equinox had 2 episodes of stabilitrak failure, and a new steering column placed, and then had total system failure of the steering, brakes, gas, stabilitrak, and airbag system while driving the vehicle. I had absolutely no control over any of these systems! you could turn my steering wheel 360 degrees, and the wheels never moved, the brakes didn't work, the gas didn't work, and all alarms were going off that the systems, including the airbags were not working. Luckily, no one was injured as i had just begun making a turn into roadway and all vehicles coming at me both ways were able to swerve, and the car was going slow enough and over a slight incline that it rolled to a stop just before hitting a steel light post. This car was also repurchased. Something is very wrong in the engineering of this vehicle and i am concerned for all the other people owning/driving this vehicle.
Two weeks ago, started smelling gasoline while driving. Didn't see any obvious leakage. Took to sullivan saturn/chevrolet to have emission repair but they can't identify problem without removing gas tank. They charge for this $500 without knowing the exact problem or if it is covered by emission warranty. The car is two years old and the leak, whether emission or tank should not have happened. I think possible defect and it is very dangerous to drive. This should be covered as a safety issue and emission issue.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while parked the contact noticed a strong fuel smell. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed there was a fuel leak from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the contact noticed a strong gasoline fuel smell. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) however, he was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
Fuel pump leaking, strong smell of gas, took vehicle to dealership, fuel pump replaced. After the fact a recall was made from gm about fuel pumps on my exact vehicle. I didn't qualify due to recall is vin specific. There may be more vehicles out there like mine that fit within recall guidelines with the exception of the vin not included on their recall list. Gm may need to expand their recall to include more vin's.
Gas leaking from fuel lines. Fuel line and fuel pump come together so i had to replace the complete fuel pump at the cost of $961.58some of the 2007 chevy equinox are under recall for fuel line leakage,but not this one according to gm. . i was wondering why.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the electronic fuel pump failed.the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.
Strong gas smell from right rear of vehicle that spreads throughout vehicle both parked and in motion
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while parked fuel fumes started to emit into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that there was a fuel leak in the fuel pump. As a result, the fuel tank unit and seal needed to be replaced. There was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the recall since it was not registered in one of the states affected by the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while parked, she noticed a strong fuel smell around the exterior of the vehicle. Additionally, the fuel gauge stopped functioning and would not provide a correct reading. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) that may be related to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The technician stated the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
I kept smelling a strong odor of gasoline and even when people would just walk by my vehicle the could smell it.i looked online to see if there was a safety problem like this and there was a recall on my type of vehicle for this very same problem.i called trying to get it fixed without me having to pay for it but they said my vin number was not one that was recalled.i had to get it fixed becuase i was a safety hazard.it cost me $790 and i am a single mother and can't afford to pay for it myself.i think it is only right that i be reimbursed for my costs.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was experiencing the failure in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline), however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the return fuel pump line. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 55,000.
Detected smell of gasoline while parked among many other cars. Did not think much of it until at home detected smell of gasoline inside and out of the vehicle. Look around and saw gas dripping from the rear passenger side of car. Check under the car and it seemed like gas leaking from the top of the gas tank. Took vehicle to dealer and agreed on repair. Dealer had previously said cost would be approximately 500 dollars. When vehicle was at the garage i was told over 900 dollars to repair. I agreed, hopingthere would eventually be a recall, since i had read of many complains on line. I was able to get the labor charged refunded to me. A few months later i received a safety recall notice. The letter specifically says "your 2007 model year chevrolet equinox, vin xxxxxxxxxxxxx is involved in safety recall 12190. Etc. When to dealer, and the service guy say "your vehicle does not show any open recalls and that only certain one have that fuel pump module recall. I told him "look at the letter" but i got nowhere. True i had the vehicle repaired, but the letter mentions a refund. Plus, did i get the right replacement part or some other generic part? so why does my letter say your....is involved in safety recall..yet the dealer's system says "no" to this recall. By the way i did buy it in california and it's register also at california.
Check engine light will not go off. Had engine check, it always smell like gass is leaking. When down to 60...70 miles to empty. When you open the gas tank there is air flowing or gas draining. When the noise stops, then you can pump the gas with out the gas pump stopping. The light and blinkers are constantly having to be replaced.
Started smelling gas in the garage, though it was lawn mower, removed it, still smelled, progressively got worse, smelled around gas tank, and caused me headaches and started coming into the house.car also started having problems turning over (probably due to gas not getting to engine so well).started parking outside and checking your site for recall since i heard one was out there for 2007 equinox, but it ended up my vin # and state are not included.i contacted gm and they set up appt. On 10/29/12 to evaluate and i took it in to find out it was the exact issue on nhtsa camp. #12v459000 listed on this site - which was a cracked fuel pump module.gm contacted local chevy dealer farrell cheverolet and they worked out a 50% discount on the repair.i told the lady at gm that i would also issue this complaint so that all equinox vehicles in 2007 might get included in this recall, since i am not the only one having this problem and possibly i could get the rest of my charges returned if included.this is definitely a safety issue and could have turned out worse if my house burned down or something.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the contact smelled fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. There was no fuel visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken an authorized dealer, who stated that the fuel pump module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 14,985.
Have a 2007 equinox with fuel leak at top of fuel tank. Dealer says same issue as the ones with the recall notice, yet my vehicle is not on the list.dealer says $1300 to repair unless i receive recall notice, but it probably would not happen.dealer also stated have seen several vehicles with same issue and not on recall list.if so many vehicles have same defect, then why are they not all being recalled? does there have to be a fire or explosion or fatality before something general motors does something?
The fuel module is leaking gas down the passenger side of the gas tank (four inches from the exhaust pipe). Chevrolet has this same problem on the cobalt and it was recalled. The equinox has not yet been recalled for this problem. This is a potential thermal event.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while parked fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was a fuel leak and the fuel tank needed to be removed in order to diagnose the failure. After inspecting the fuel tank the technician diagnose that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
About 2 weeks ago i started smelling gas around and in my vehicle. After researching the data base i see that is not uncommon and i am very concerned as to why this is not being recalled. How many complaints need to be made? are they waiting for someone to be injured because their vehicle caught on fire due to this? this is a safety issue for sure. I did take my vehicle to the dealership and it is the fuel pump. Unfortunately i do not live in the states that the recall was issued for. I have had several issues with this vehicle and every one of them is a known common issue and none have been sent for recall. This is going to cost me more than i can afford to get it fixed. This should be a recall in all states not just a few!
Parked the car in the garage, and came back out a few minutes later and gasoline fumes were overwhelming.removed it from garage and saw puddle of gasoline near the back gas tank, underneaththe car.before i took it to the dealership the next morning, looked up online to see if anyone else hadexperienced this problem with this model of car.i found six (6) pages of complaints for the same thing.it was the pressure hose to pump line resulting from a faulty pump.i also noted that the majority of thesepump failures happened around the same mileage, which tells me there should be some type of recallon these pumps and pump lines.if i had not gone back into the garage, i am sure i would have had a major fire in the garage orin the car.
Fuel leak from the tank
Vehicle leaking fuel near right rear wheel. Fumes in vehicle
When i have a passenger in the seatthe airbag never comes on and the airbag light stays on and tells me it needs service. Also all my gauges are all out of wack not sure if it is a recall or not once i hit 100,000 miles all these things came about. Also there was a recall on the fuel system and at the time i did not have a problem as of yet, on 9/29/15 i then smelled the gas and called mk smith chevrolet to see if there were any recalls on this and they told me no, so i did take it somewhere else to be fixed due to it being cheaper for me and got it fixed and paid $633.60. I have document for that. Now my key in the ignition does not come out and i hear a clicking noise by the ignition i'mnot sure if that as well is a recall on the equinox 2007. Please let me know if any of these problems are recalls on my vehicle. I just have read all these other complaints on the same issues on the equinox 2007.
Noticed a strong smell of gas coming from the vehicle when parked. Had to move it out of garage as smell was extremely strong. Took car in for service 8/25/12, found that the plastic part of the fuel pump was cracked and cost approximately $909 to repair. Find out there is a recall for this very same issue (nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000), as well a corresponding recall for same issue on select suzuki xl7 (nhtsa campaign id number:12v597000). I contacted gm customer assistance by phone (800-243-8872) to find out if my vehicle was covered, was told no, only because it was not originally titled in one of the following states "originally sold or currently registered in arizona, california, nevada, and texas". Was told by gm customer assistance that they would contact me if it was decided that my vehicle would be covered. I have not heard anything from them, i can provide a case # upon request. What difference does it make where the car was titled, did not my vehicle come down the same assembly line. So in effect because my car is not covered it is ok that the fuel pump cracked, and had it caught or caused a fire that would be ok as well. Would like some assistance to get gm to acknowledge that this is the same issue, not penalize me because i live in ohio and reimburse me the cost for the repair $909.
My car just recently started to smell like gas. At first, it was a faint smell. Now it is stronger. I can still drive the vehicle but i feel as if it is a safety hazard. I have two small children that ride in this vehicle. My gas meter still works and my range is accurate but the gas smell is becoming very overwhelming.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and had an abnormal odor. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed that there was a puddle of fuel above the fuel tank and then evaporated. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
On 7 feb. 2013 i took my vehicle into my local chevy dealer to have it checked out as there was a constant smell of fuel. I was informed that the fuel tank would need to be dropped to locate the cause of the fuel leak though there was no visible sign of leaking fuel. I was informed that the fuel module that set above the fuel tank had cracked and was causing the smell/leak. I was infomed that to repair the issue it would cost me over $1200.00 to repair.i contacted gm and was informed that my vehicle was not involved in the current recall that is ongoing in four other states. I inquired as to why and was informed that my vehicle was not registered nor did i reside in one of the states and there was nothing they could do. I informed gm that it should not matter as to were i lived that they should recall all equinox as this is a safety issue that should be corrected.i was given reference # from gm in case there is a decision to recallthe equinox for this problem. As other complaints have stated it should not matter were the vehicle is registered if there is this type of problem it should be fixed by gm at no cost to the consumer.
I have owned this vehicle since 2009 and have had multiple issues, recurring frequently.the 2 main concerns are stuck key in ignition and stabilitrack and electrical malfunctions.there is a definite issue with the ignition in these vehicles,not only does my key get stuck, it has also been knocked out when hitting a bump. I own a cobalt too that has been recalled and my equinox has the same issues with ignitionthis is dangerous and frustrating!!in addition, my stabilitrack has been serviced twice since i have owned.the electrical system goes crazy and lights up with airbag service, stabilitrack service and abs brake warnings.i just spent 600 on brakes and rotors and it still lights up.the car has been checked and none of these warnings are accurate.these lights come on and off randomly and have for years. The fuel gauge will rotate backwards.the oil indicator that tracks oil life resets itself at random.i am angry!these issues need addressed. Are we not taken seriously because no one died? there are multiple complaints of the same nature as mine and yet no recall?sad that action is taken only after someone is killed!gm needs to do right by people who spend their hard earned money to purchase these vehicles.i have always been pro chevy but not anymore.their customer service and quality sucks.
I have noticed that finally there is a recall . I am saddened to see that unfortunately this recall is not included in florida. I just never knew that a big company would not care for the safety of the drivers and passengers! i do not have the money to fix it, and i am scared that something bad will happen while i am driving it in with children. I don't understand why my car is not being recalled. I feel it is unfair to only recall certain states when there are others like me in florida with this serious problem. This problem is very serious, it leaks gasoline!!!.peoples lives are at risk!will gm care when someone dies here in florida!. When i heard about the recall i was so happy, then called gm, only to be told i am not in the state for the recall, which is so unfair!!!!!!. I was also told if i felt it was serious, and scared that i should get it fixed and that they would reimburse me if the recall eventually affects my vehicle. I just felt thesame cold shoulder i received when i complained to gm about mypassenger airbag! . If something happens because of this it would be pretty sad that they could have helped people like me and my family. I feel like i need to let you know this is so serious. I don't want to have to hire a lawyer, call the news, just for gm to do what is the right thing to do for other states, like florida! i pray nothing bad happens and that it should not be only a few states, it should be the all vehicles with the problem for the recall, and florida is a very warm state.please thank you for listening and i do hope that all the other people like myself get this problem resolved from gm, for the safety of us and all other drivers in case of a serious accident! they should not wait for us in florida before its to late. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that a gasoline odor emitted inside the vehicle. The fuel tank and the fuel pump were leaking. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the fuel tank module and fuel pump module was cracked. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle and would not assist the contact with any of the repair cost. The failure mileage was 49,150 and the current mileage was 49,500.
Notice a strong gas smell near filler door; noticed slight wetness on gas tank underneath car and the smell of gas is overwhelming. The closeness of the gas tank and the exhaust pipe cause concern for a fire.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact noticed an abnormal odor of fuel emerging from the vehicle. Additionally, fuel was seen leaking from the vehicle onto the ground, and the check engine, stability track, and brake indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (whitney's chevrolet, 123 pioneer ave w, montesano, wa 98563, (360) 249-4431) where it was diagnosed that there was a hairline crack in the fuel tank and a crack on the fuel module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: [xxx]. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 114,000.parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *an
Car smells of gasoline and has trouble starting on the first attempt. Car will start on second attempt but has a very strong gas odor. After taking it to a local mechanic, the car was diagnosed as unsafe to drive and is confirmed to be leaking gasoline. There is a recall for this exact make and model but is listed as only impacting certain states (arizona, california, nevada, texas) but i'm in new jersey and have seen it also reported in ohio, south carolina and new york. This recall needs to be expanded and can be very dangerous!!!
Extreme gasoline smell from right rear of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealershipand the replacement of the fuel pump module cost $998.47.we received a recall notice #12190 , submitted a claim and was denied due to the leak was on the discharge line instead of the vent line.the whole part is faulty and can cause a fire or serious injury.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted inside and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and was informed the plastic supply return port cracked on the fuel pump causing a leak. The contact was informed about recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance as he lived in north carolina which was deemed by the manufacturer as a state that did not have a hot climate. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 76,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was parked, a strong odor of fuel emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the seal around the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,500.
Several months back i started noticing a strong gas smell coming from the right side rear near the exhaust of my vehicle. I have been told that the tank has to be dropped (a very expensive service) to determine the issue with fuel and that there is a visible leak when the car is parked and running. I have noticed that there are numerous complaints about this same problem from other 2007 chevy equinoxowners. This is obviously a manufacture defect that needs to addressed by a proper recall. This defect is very dangerous and could be fatal if not fixed.
The vehicle has stable track link error and will not go away, also the fuel guage doesn't work properly. The airbag is not working to protect my passengers in the front seat.
My car started to smell like gasoline inside the vehicle.i took it the shop and they told me the gas tank had split into two.after they took the tank apart they also noticed the fuel pump had stopped working.i have found a recall for this problem in the equinox's originally sold or currently registered in arizona, california, nevada, and texas but mine was made in canada and sold in ohio.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. The contact then noticed a fuel leak coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the gasket around the fuel pump would have to be replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. . ..updated 11/09/12updated 11/15/2012
As documented in the following formal - current notices, 2007 equinox has a serious fuel leak problem from the fuel pump, which, as gm notes, may cause a fire if ignition source is present. // gm - chevy - recall id# 93254 //// gm - chevy - service bulletin # 12190 //// nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 //the problem is, they are not covering all vehicles. My 2007 chevy equinox is leaking fuel from the fuel pump - but gm/chevy is not replacing, as my vin is not covered.this is obviously a very serious problem that we're requesting be further investigated before a serious injuries occur. Thank you for looking into this immediately.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle, he smelled gasoline. The contact could smell gasoline inside the vehicle as well. The vehicle also failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who advised that there was a fuel leak.the referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel gasoline) but did not confirm with the manufacturer if the vehicle was included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.the failure and current mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact was driving 35 mph when the smell of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The engine stabilizer warning light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 88,532and the current mileage was 88,562.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the fuel level gauge began to point backward and not in the direction of the fuel gauge lines. A dealer was notified of the failure and a diagnosis was scheduled. The vehicle had not yet been diagnosed. The failure and current mileage was 48,500.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there were gasoline fuel fumes in the rear of the exterior and interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the fuel tube that entered the fuel tank exhibited a leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system; gasoline), however the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 92,000. The current mileage was 96,000.
After returning home from a 2 hour road trip i noticed a heavy gasoline odor in my garage.the next morning when i went to start my vehicle it had trouble starting and the heavy gasoline odor persisted.i could also smell gasoline inside the cab of the vehicle while driving.i took the vehicle to a mechanic and he determined that the fuel pump/fuel sending unit had a crack on the top of the housing.when the vehicle is running it would spray fuel out of the pump housing.very dangerous because the exhaust runs very close to the fuel tank and fuel sending unit.the entire fuel pump and sending unit had to be replaced at a cost of $880.
Fuel leaking from the return port on the fuel pump.
Anytime we start the equinox up, all you smell is raw gasoline smell.it fills up the cabin, and gives me bad headaches.we had looked for obvious leaks but didn't see any at first.we weren't losing much if any gas mileage, until the last 2 tanks when it's gotten worse.my coworkers know when i get to work without seeing me because the fuel odor is so bad, they can smell me upon arrival.i have been having headaches frequently, and sometimes even feel nauseated.last monday was the first time, my husband was driving behind me in our other vehicle and he told me to pull over at the next gas station, because i was actually leaking fuel this time.i was scared to death, here i still had about 20-25 miles to drive before getting home, and yet i am like a traveling explosion waiting to happen.i researched monday night and found that there are tons of others in our same boat.this is a danger to us, and everyone else on the road when it gets ready to blow.gm needs to back up their products and do a mandatory recall before people get killed from their negligence.we like most of the people who have filed complaints have been quoted well over $1000-1800 to fix this problem.like most others, we are struggling for money, and now have one less vehicle we can drive, but still owe on it, so we're stuck.this is not right, what is it going to take, someone dying before gm will recall this???
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor and leaked fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic whom inspected the vehicle and diagnose that the fuel pump cracked due to defective material. As a result, the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number:12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The approximate failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.
My 2007 chevrolet equinox i haven't had it a year and fuel pump system is dry rotten and leaking fuel was close to catching on fire a manufacturer defect and they telling me at the dealership it's not included in the recall because i don't have no warranty i will have to pay $2000 to have my vehicle fix also my child always complaint offeeling sick when she ride inside the car now i know what cause her to feel sick i brought to the pediatrician and will have my attorney to get involved to have these matter resolved.
I noticed a strong smell of fuel coming from my vehicle, i took it to a mechanic who diagnosed it as a problem with my fuel pump. I looked online because i had heard of a recall associated with cars catching on fire due to a fuel pump defect and i believe my vehicle is affected by this same defect. I'm in urgent need of this being repaired but i'm being told that the problem with the fuel pump will not be covered given the recall is regional to specific states. I am disputing this as i don't understand why my vehicle can't be covered if it is experiencing the same defect that was identified in those states.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that whenever he was inside of the vehicle, he could smell gasoline fuel. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where they stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 140,000.
Gas can be smelt when the car is in parkthe car does not start the first time the ignition is turned, it takes two tries for the car to start.
Notice odor of gas coming from right rear of car and seen a puddle of gas in lane . Mechanic state either fuel pump or gasket failure called gm they state there's is a extended coverages if dealer state the it's a failure of the supply return port have to pay out of my pocket because they used defective parts.
Noticed the smell of gas coming from my car. Also trouble starting. Checked gas cap and was fine. Drove around the rest of the day still very strong gas smell and issues when starting the car. Got home and looked up info and see that there are several issues. But of course my vehicle is not on the recall list. There was an obvious problem but only certain vehicles were recalled now mine is having the same issue. Safely risk and not a cheap fix.
I purchased a 2007 chevy equinox from a private party back in january but due to a mix-up with the title and the previous owner i could not title the car and start driving it until march. I've noticed lately a strong smell of gas and a very loud clunking noise from the driver side front wheel. I took it to a local shop in my town and was told i had a gas leak at the top of the tank and that the sway bar linkage needed to be replaced . In doing my research i found that there was a recall for the fuel leak on the 2007 equinoxes and that many people have had problems with the sway bar linkage going bad and the service stable track light constantly staying on. I also have the problem stating all wheel drive off flashing on my screen.i found that many people put their vin numbers in the search window and found theirs not to be part of the recall but i'm wondering whyif more than just the previous recalled vehicles are having the same issue wouldn't they want another recall issued for the ones that haven't been repaired. I just took it to a gm dealer today in my hometown and they want over $1,400 to fix just the fuel leakage problem i need to know what gm is going to do about it. I don't have 1400 extra dollars to fix this gas leak and i'm scared to drive the vehicle for fear of it starting on fire.
Fuel pump is broken from manufacture issue, causing a safety issue, chevy has recalled in certain states however not nationwide.....needs to be a national recall.
Smell a gasoline from the thank. I went to the dealer they tell me the fuel pump has damage, i have to replace, i bought a new.do you think can be return the money?
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that a strong gasoline fuel odor was being emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 71,000.
The check engine light came on....there is gas fumes and leakage from the fuel pump.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while stationary, the vehicle leaked fuel from the rear passenger wheel welds. The contact stated that the fuel odor entered the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that an overpowering odor of gasoline was emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the failure and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that the contact should take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure and current mileage was 67,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that strong fuel fumes emitted around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
After work started to smell strong gas smell. Look under vehicle and seen puddle of gas. Shop says it a leak in the gas pipe and needs to be replaced
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was a strong smell of gasoline inside the vehicle. The contact purchased a new fuel pump from an independent mechanic and replaced it independently. Several months later, he was alerted to the recall for nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and called the manufacturer but they offered no assistance, as he did not reside in one of the states listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.
Strong gas smell from the tank area at appx 58000 mi. My mechanic could not locate the leak, said i would have to take it to the dealer. The dealer said it was not covered on a recall for several states. Am i mistaken, or didn't all these 07 equinox's come from the same assembly plant ??????online research shows many complaint's with this same problem. At present my problem still exists (seems to be getting worse, smelling stronger) cannot afford the repair. If in the future i am able to purchase a new vehicle, i will certainly do so with a different car company. (maybe if i moved to------------------
The fuel pump module was leaking fuel, as discovered by my mechanic. The pump had to be changed at great expense. Why has this problem not been addressed across the board for equinox, instead of selective state registered as mentioned in the gm recall ? i could have had a potential fire had i not detected fuel fumes when i did.thank you,
Very strong smell of gasoline fumes coming from right rear of vehicle.discovered a puddle of gasoline directly under the gas tank- the fuel was leaking from above and dripping along the side of the tank.took the vehicle to dealer for service and they found that the fuel pump module was leaking.fuel pump/hose assembly was replaced under powertrain warranty at no cost.clearly a very dangerous situation with the potential for fire.with two young children that ride in this car i find it very concerning that there are so many similar fuel leak complaints with this vehicle and no recall has been issued.
I started noticing a very strong gasoline odor inside and outside my car.even after the car had been sitting in my driveway overnight, i could still smell gasoline outside near the back of the car.i researched the symptoms online, and discovered that gm has issued a recall for the same exact model of car with the same exact symptoms.the recall is for replacement of the fuel pump.however, the recall is only being issued in a few states, not including pennsylvania, where i live.i contacted gm about the problem, and was told that there is a recall for this problem, but my vin is not included in the recall, and my warranty is expired.gm suggested i take the car to a gm dealership for a diagnosis of the problem.the dealership stated that there was a problem with the fuel pump and it needs to be replaced.the dealership also stated that they discussed the problem with gm and they offered to split the cost 50/50 with me.with the 50% discount, the cost to me is still nearly $500.00.this resolution is unacceptable to me.if gm knows there is a manufacturing problem with the fuel pump in their cars, then the recall should cover the entire country, not just specific areas.
Began smelling strong fuel smell on passenger side of vehicle.took vehicle in for service and was informed the fuel feed line was cracked and had caused a fuel leak.fuel pump assembly had to be replaced. Chevrolet equinox 2007 models have a current recall (id 12v459000) that was issued in september 2012 for this exact issue; however the recall doesn't include georgia.the manufacturer would not cover the cost of this repair under the recall even though they confirmed that it was the same issue.this is a safety concern and the recall should be expanded to all states.this is a costly repair and should be covered since it is an obvious defect that they have already claimed responsibility for in other states.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that fuel was leaking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel connection to the fuel pump was broken. As a result, the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 81,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that she could smell gasoline from the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanics advised the contact that the plastic supply port on the fuel pump was fractured. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but she was advised by the dealer and the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall and offered no further assistance. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the contact noticed a strong gasoline fuel smell around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated there was a fuel leak due to a crack in the fuel pump. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000...updated 10/22/12updated 10/25/2012
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the fuel failure. The dealer inspected the vehicle but was unable to locate the fuel failure. In addition, the sun-roof seal was defective and causing water to penetrate the interior of the vehicle. As a result, the interior light would not provide proper illumination. The dealer advised that the sun-roof could not be repaired and the interior lighting failure could have been caused by a faulty alternator. The vehicle was not repaired.the approximate failure mileage was 69,000 and current mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. When the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the front passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 07v344000 (air bags) and 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
The gas tank/fuel pump began emitting a fuel odor in the summer of 2011. I thought that it was from recently filling the tank. It was a hot texas summer when this began to happen. The smell would come and go without reason. It did happen more often in the summer. This past winter, when having routine oil change and inspection, it was found that the fuel pump had a crack in it and that is where the gas odor was originating. It was under recall, but chevrolet keeps saying that our vin number had not come up.the mechanic replaced thefuel pump at nearly $900.00. Chevrolet keeps denying our claim. It appears that it has denied many, many claims. We have received the original recall letter but they have not recalled my specific vehicle. I would think that something that they were aware of as far back as 2010 should be replaced and reimbursed within less than 6 months after you personally have it repaired.
I been smelling gas for over a week outside then inside of car.was told i can drive and bring to dealership asap as long as there is no leaks.i took car to the dealer in jenkintown,pa and was told there was a leak from fuel pump line to engine.i notice several customers have the same problem since 2010 and now it's 2012.why haven't this been on a recall due to it can be very dangerous with a gas leak when a customer smells gas but don't see a leak.customers can think maybe gas spilled a little on car but when you smell gas when you are driving, there is an issue.i know customers like myself had paid for this service which should have been a recall.i had to pay $949 for part and labor which is totally unfair when i'm not the only one with this issue.i will report to consumer report regarding 2007 chevy equinox with all the issues i had from getting a transmission to now gas leak.very very dangerous!
I kept smelling gas when i would get out of my car.after a week of the smell, i had the car checked out.the garage mechanic checked and said there was a leak coming from over the gas tank and it was leaking down underneath my car and it was very dangerous. He said a spark could have ignited the gas and caused a dangerous fire. The car was repaired by the garage by replacing the fuel pump module (parts and labor $674.99).
Car sputters and stalls sometimes while driving and sometimes when excelerating.can be driving down the street or getting onto the freeway.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that she could smell fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. The smell was so strong that she could not park the vehicle in her garage. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the fuel pump module was cracked. The contact was informed of a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer informed her that the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 118,303.
I noticed a gas smell when i got out of my car and when it is parked in my driveway.i took it to the dealership where i bought the car and they looked at it for me.they told me the gas tank was leaking a little bit from the top of the tank.i then did some research and found out that there is a recall on the fuel pump for the same reason. I live in kentucky and the recall is in the western states.why is it only in those states it is a defect in the part itself and i feel as if it should be replaced just the same as the others.also i am having a problem with the stabilitrack in my vehicle.a warning will appear on the dash that states service stabilitrack, stabilitrack off, and then it will state engine power reduced and the engine will reduce power. I have seen a lot of complaints online about that as well.
I just took my equinox to the chevy dealer today 7-10-2012 to have a gas leak repaired. I had been smelling raw fuel since feb. Of this year. Recently smell had worsened,so at work while enjoying my lunch in my vehicle,while putting my cigarette out, i smelled gas worse than ever. Got flashlight and looked under truck to see a gas leak,which i thought to be coming from filler tube. Anyway got call from dealer while writing this, he says he needs to drop the tank, leak is on top,oh yeah warranty won't cover. Nice!934$ later i just arrived home and repairman from chevy calls,says he's not sure he tightened gas tank straps. Lol you've got to be kidding me,so i go back strap is fine and leak is stopped. Its turns out to be the same problem 90% of us have had- fuel pump failure. My question at this point is if chevy does have to issue a recall,what about those of use who already had to get the repair? do we get notified? more importantly do we get reimbursed.
Very strong fuel odor/fumes. Leaking underneath.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, she began to smell gasoline. The smell became stronger and after time, became noticeable outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that a fuel line was cracked. After an online search, the contact located a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 ( fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer was notified but advised that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 116,000.
I started smell fuel and around 10/04/2012 i notice it was leaking fuel around the fuel tank.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact was informed about recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 105,000.
In the process of having a flat tire repaired on the right rear of the vehicle the mechanic discovered a fuel leak.i called the dealer and took the car to be looked at and repaired.i was told there was a special bulletin concerning the fuel leaks.i provided the vin and the service manager checked and said this vehicle was not included.i stated this is a major safety issue but gm does not want to correct the issue.i had the vehicle repaired at $1100 for the safety of my family.i will seek compensation from gm myself.gm would not help the dealer because of the mileage.it should not matter about the mileage for this fuel leak because of the proximity of the leak right next to the exhaust system.gm needs to recall the equinox and reimburse those who have had expensive repairs.this will cost gm more in the future over lawsuits when someone is severely injured or killed because of the vehicle exploding!!!
I smell a strong gas smell...there is a puddle of gas undertank in driveway...ihad it looked at,and it's the hose at the top of the fuel pump...it's cracked...can't afford to fix it....about 1200.00...it's the only vehicle i have...called gm but no help....it's not a recall,and not going to be one....so what do i do?
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, a strong odor of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle had a salvaged title and was ineligible under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. The vin was unavailable.
Fuel sensor level is reading erratic after i put gas in my vehicle. The check engine light comes on and the fuel gauge goes from full to empty back to full.
The contact owns a 2007 chevroley equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had a strong smell of fuel. The contact was able to trace the smell to the fuel tank and found that there was a crack on the fuel pump module. The contact spoke to the manufacturer about nhtsa recall campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system: gasoline delivery: fuel pump), but the manufacturer did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 98,000.
Our 2007 chevy equinox fuel pump return started leaking fuel on the top of the fuel pump causing fuel to leak on the ground and releases strong gas fumes while parked in our garage. This vehicle is under current safety recall in other states but not in indiana. Why are only some states under recall but not indiana?
As i was backing out the driveway i can smell gas before i could take off i saw a huge line of gas my husband then checked it and there was a crack/leak just earlier today i checked online and come to find out thereout there is a recall on the fuel pump but my vin number is not one of them i find this very unfair i am a mother of 3 and i want my car fixed please fuel pumps are expensive.
Apparently, there are a large number of complaints about 2006-2007 chevrolet equinox having a strong fuel smell around the vehicle.in most cases, the fuel leakage is coming from the fuel pump assembly, an o-ring or gasket connecting to the tank itself is usually the cause of the leakage, causing fuel to pool on the top of the tank.leaking fuel is a safety hazard and could cause fire and explosion if ignited, fuel vapors are unhealthy to inhale and fuel vapors are generally not good for the environment.the repair is expensive in labor as it involves dropping the fuel tank. Chevrolet needs to issue a manufacturer recall for this problem and reimburse those who have already paid for he repair.
Plastic part on fuel pump module cracked causing fuel leak.
The equinox appears to have a fuel system failure.i have looked up equinox recalls and there are over 40,000 of the same year, make model,my vin is not included.the car has a strong gas smell coming from the back of the car.i have read testimony after testimony online of other people with the same year make and model also not being included in the recall.last year we had to replace the egr valve as well and it appears it is in similar circumstance.(registering hundreds of complaints for it's failure as well)we would certainly like gm to make a totally recall on the fuel system failure that is evidentially extremely more wide spread than they are acknowledging.the dealership has said it is more than likely going to have to replace the pump starting at $900,as a teacher this is not a reasonable feat.please help us get this problem fixed for both the fuel system and the egr valve.thanks!
I bought a used 2007equinox last year (may 2015) i kept smelling gas and it was getting worse, didn't know about the recall, took it to my mechanic which cost me $965.00 to replace. If this vehicle went through the recall and a fuel pump was replaced, should it have been leaking again after 4 years. It would hesitate on starting and driving and parking the gas fumes were so bad, i knew i had a leak somewhere, it was leaking in motion and when stationary, when i would park it and walk about the park, the gas fumes were the worst there, still could smell the gas in my car and outside by the drivers side and passenger side doors.
On approximately july 9, 2012 we smelled gas fumes from our 2007 chevrolet equinox.it happened one or two more times after that.on july 19 we noticed the smell was very strong and we became concerned.i called the dealer where we take the car, mike anderson chevrolet in chicago, and told them we were bringing the car in due to a gas smell and a possibly dangerous problem with the car.after they checked the car, they told me they had to drop the fuel tank to see where the leak was.they did that and found that the leak was in the lines that ran from the fuel pump.they estimated the cost of repair at approximately $1300.i told them to go ahead with the repair.i then contacted chevrolet to see if there was anything they could do since we had such low mileage on the car.after approximately 4 days, chevrolet agreed to pay 15% of the cost of repair.
Fuel pump fuel leak, visible leak (spraying) onto top of tankwhen pump is pressurized.
We start to smell a very heavy odor of gasoline, we stop and looked to find out what was happening but could not find any gasoline leaking on ground, we took it for grant that maybe the gas tank had an over fill, but the problem just kept continuing to get worst, we happen to hear a news report about gas leak problem with 2007 chevy equinox so we took it to the dealer and they said they did not have any knowledge of a recall and we would have to pay about $1000.00 to repair problem and try to get money back from general motors( ourisman chevrolet, in bowie md.)
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while having maintenance done at the dealer, the contact was notified that the fuel pump modulator was cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and they confirmed the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.
While driving either on city or freeway the car started shaking, jerking, and vibrating really badly when applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not gain speed, instead it would slow down and it felt like gas was not going trough.the check engine light came on.sometimes the key will not come out of the ignition and i have to turn the car back on then turn the wheel, but sometimes it takes more than this to get the key out from the ignition switch.i had vehicle towed to a chevrolet dealership and they could not find anything wrong or could duplicate problem.when i picked up the car i had drive it 15 miles and the car started doing the same thing.
There is a strong odor of gasoline coming from the right rear of the car. Looked up problem turns out there is a recall, but i wasn't told by general motors that they won't fix mine because codfish the plant it built in. This makes no sense to me as i'm having the same problem. Please help.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was an odor of fuel outside of the vehicle and there was also a visible leak. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not sold nor was it currently registered in any of the states listed in nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage and the vin were unavailable.
About a month ago we started smelling gas both inside and outside the vehicle.after a few weeks the vehicle was starting to have trouble starting where it would sound like the car was "flooded" and wouldn't turn over right away.i took the vehicle to the chevrolet dealership today and they diagnosed the problem as a cracked fuel module system that was leaking fuel.i have read thousands upon thousands of complaints regarding this part on this particular equinox and there is even a recall on the part but in only 4 states which isn't fair to rest of the owners that are suffering the same problem.
Our 2007 chevy equinox developed a fuel leak from the fuel pump causing a strong odor of gasoline when driving and when parked. We heard on the news that there was a recall on 2007 equinox for defective fuel pumps that leaked. We contacted general motors and they informed us that our vehicle was not part of the recall. We paid for the repairs ourselves. Is there any way that we can be reimbursed for the repair costs? we currently have the defective fuel pump.
Purchased a used 2007 chevrolet equinox 6 hours after purchase, service airbags light, service ttire monitor system and check engine light came on in the instrument cluster and gags guage stopped working..
While driving my equinox, i smelled gas and thought i had wasted gas when i went to the gas station. After smelling gas for weeks, my husband checked the truck and found it had gas leaking from it. I took the truck to the dealership and they found that it was leaking from the fuel assembly and stated that this was a common ongoing problem with this vehicle. After calling gmthey refuse to correct this problem and states that if your warranty has expired there is nothing they can do.after checking online i found that there are tons of complaints from fellow equinox owners about this defect and i feel that chevy should be made to offer a recall and be forced to fix this problem before someone gets killed.
Cracked fuel pump.gas leaking.extreme fire hazard.there was no single incident.it's my understanding there was a recall for these fuel pumps.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was unaware of the repairs that were needed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and contacted the dealer however,the dealer was unable to verify if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
While driving either on city or freeway the car started shaking, jerking, and vibrating really badly when applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not gain speed, instead it would slow down and it felt like gas was not going trough. It first started 3 months ago took it to for an oil change and the recommendation i received from service agent was to get fuel system cleaned and change the transmission fluids which cost me around $298. The same day it did the same thing while driving on the freeway, so i let it be for a while but it continues with the same problem and have contacted service agent but have no solution for me. The other issue it has is the key always gets stuck, and need to turn the car back on then turn the wheel, but sometimes it takes more than this to get the key out from the ignition switch.
I purchased the vehicle on 8/26/11 at greenway chevrolet in orlando, florida at 87k mileage. I smell gas coming from the rear right wheel area and took the vehicle to david maus in sanford, florida on 5/1/12 told them to check vehicle for the smell and to get an oil change and tire rotation. At that time the vehicle mileage is 99883. They said that they didn't see anything wrong to make the gas smell. So i continued to drive the vehicle when the scent got stronger and stronger then i witness gas visible leaking so i took the vehicle back to david maus in sanford for repair. They then confirmed the fuel pump leak.so i had to replace it. I also contact general motors for the first time to advised of the fuel pump malfunction, and they advised that there is nothing they can do and its considered wear and tear and not a manufacturer defect. Now there is a recall on certain chevrolet equinox fuel pump so i contact general motors for the second time and they advised that my vehicle/vin was not included on the recall. I also open a claim with the bbb (better business bureau) which contact gm once more and they call me and advised that i would not qualify for any reimbursement, not even under the power train warranty.i feel that the recall on the fuel pump leak should include my vin# [xxx].information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This in regards to gm recall 12190. Gm sent me a notice that a crack fuel pump module was possible for my car. I had that problem a year earlier than the notice and paid a gm dealer almost $1000.00 to repair. In the recall notice sent by gm, they said that they would notify me when parts became available for my car. It has been almost 8 months since that notice, and i have not been notify, calls to gm customer service have advise me that they do know when the parts will be available, nor are they concerned or obligated to make the part(s) available, this this complaint.
The car began to smell of gas after running and started to cut out. Took it to a mechanic and they report a crack in the fuel pump.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated he was walking around the vehicle and smelled gasoline. When he looked under the vehicle he did not see any fluid leaking. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 40,100.
Strong smell of gasoline is noticed after vehicle is started and ran. Checking beneath fuel tank, it is visible that gasoline is leaking from pump/connections area on top of tank. Also has the leak in vicinity of exhaust creating a potential fire hazard, not to mention health hazard from breathing fuel vapors. The exhaust will need to be removed to facilitate removal of fuel tank in order to correct or replace leaking pump. The vehicle is still in operable condition and a person would assume that external leakage would result in a safety recall to repair manufacturing defect. Normally you do not have a leakage of the pump before a complete failure of said pump. I personally think the manufacturer should recall and pay for repairs. And if a person has already made the repair that the repair fees be reimbursed. Vehicle does not in my opinion have enough age or miles to be having this problem.
I began smelling fumes coming from the rear of the vehicle.it go so bad, i had to stop parking my car in my garage.i took the vehicle to the local chevy dealer, dale earnhardt chevrolet on tennessee street in tallahassee, florida, and they confirmed that the fuel pump was on the recall.however, i was told that the 2007 chevy equinox is listed under phase 2 of the recall and they are only dealing with the phase 1 vehicles.in addition, gm has not come up with the new fuel pumps to replace the bad ones. Thus, if i want it fixed, i would have to go to the napa store and purchase a fuel pump (i believe this would be a non-gm part) and then have then install it at a cost of over $1,100.00 to me.i then contacted the home office for gm and the "district specialist", rod, told me that the engineers have determined that despite the nationwide recall, that the fuel pump will not be repaired or replaced.i advise him of all the on line documentation regarding the recall and he told me they don't read those or acknowledge those so i am out of luck.i asked for the phone number to the home office and he said no one knows it and that i could just contact them via their p.o. Box.
There is a harsh smell of fuel coming from somewhere in the fuel tank area. There is no fuel leaks to be found. When starting the vehicle, the starter seems to stay engaged for a few seconds.
I started smelling gas fumes on the 14th of june 2012. They got worse until i took the chevy to a dealer in kingman az. They found that their was a gas leak at the top of the gas tank. To correct this problem you have to remove the whole rear end to correct. The car is an awl which makes it more difficult to remove. The dealer suggested that we do not drive the car as of the fuel danger. Because of this we were forced to buy a new car which we really did not want to do.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while parked, a strong odor of gasoline fuel was noticeable outside of the vehicle. In addition, a small amount of fuel was visible on the ground. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number:12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the contact's vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and the fuel tank module was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 62,634.updated 02/26/13*lj
Noticed a strong smell of gasoline eminating from the rear passenger side exterior of the car last week. After not using the car for a couple of days - the problem reoccured this morning. I did a quick search online and found alot of complaints relating to fuel leaks / fuel pump / fuel module problems associated with the 2007 equinox. I called my local chevrolet dealer and was told that there is no recall at this time and all repairs are the responsibility of the owner.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor around the fuel tank. The failure recurred on one occasion. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 120,126.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was a smell of gasoline fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact later discovered a small amount of gasoline leaking from the vehicle. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) however, the contact's vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage was unavailable. The vin was unavailable.
2007 chevrolet equinox registered in az, ca, nv are affected by recall because they may leak gas from fuel pump module.i own the same make, model, and year vehicle with a leaking fuel pump assembly but because my vehicle was not registered in one of the three states its not affected.i find it hard to believe its a coincidence my vehicle has the same problem.i'd like someone to evaluate if this problem exists in all equinox vehicles.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal fuel odor. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed fuel on the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Fuel pump leak - again - still no florida recall - even though other states have recalled for same leak!
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle it was found that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue and notified the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The failure and current mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that when walking toward the vehicle or sitting inside you could smell the odor of gasoline. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic where they advised that the owner that the fuel tank was leaking due to a defective fuel sending unit. The vehicle was repaired for the fuel pump. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was approximately 66,729. The current mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while parked, she smelled gasoline fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000 and the current mileage was 159,000.
When i went to start the engine it would take a while, shortly after, we started noticing a very strong smell of gasoline coming from the fuel receptacle which got worse as time went by. A mechanic told us after inspecting that the fuel tank had a bad leak but wouldn't touch it because he know of a recall for this problem. When we took it to the dealer it turned out it was the fuel pump but we were told that the recall did not apply to my vehicle.
The vehicle has been smelling like gas after driving. The smell is in the car after driving, parking for a few and getting back in the car. I have yet to go get it checked but have only had it for 2years. I see that there are now over 200 of the same complains and i am not willing to put in $1700 into a practically new car. A recall is in order!!
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had a strong fuel odor. The contact noticed fuel leaking from the rear passenger side of the vehicle and fumes entered through the ventilation system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
It is a recall on 2007 chevy equinox for the fuel tank leaking. I called the gm dealership and they act like they have no idea what i am talking about.
I have barely 60,000 miles, never wrecked or compromised. I bought it with 8,000 miles in 2008.i began to smell raw fuel inside and outside of my vehicle a few weeks ago and thinking that it may go away, but didn't. I have had debilitating headaches from it and my husband rode with me one day and said that this was not normal.i took it to a local mechanic to diagnose that it was a definite leak in the tank area, but without takingthe tank down completely, he could not diagnose the exact spot.come to find out, it is the fuel pump that is being replaced.i am now going to be out $900.00 (including labor-which was $353).i loved this vehicle, but now with the health scaret to myself and my young son, my thoughts of buying another chevrolet product is being compromised.i am 2 payments away from paying it off. This is not a normal problem and should be considered as a defect in the manufacturing. Please assist promptly. [xxx] or at the pope davis repair at 803-714-6773 and ask for[xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, there was a strong gasoline fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that she smelled gasoline being emitted from the vehicle while it was parked. The contact inspected and discovered a gasoline fuel leakage coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, where the mechanic advised the contact that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.
After smelling a very strong odor of gas for about a month, it became so strong that i took the car into the dealer. The service mgr. Informed me there was a problem with the fuel pump and that it would require dropping the gas tank to correct the problem. Since there was a strong chance of fire, i decided to have the work done. It was extremely expensive, $1200, which i had to borrow in order to afford this repair. The service mgr. Even showed me the cracked piece of plastic from inside the fuel pump. Upon returning home that evening, i was surprised to see a news story on tv about a recall made by chevrolet for the very problem i had just had. And then the unbelievable news that they would recall only certain "warm weather" states. I live in virginia, which was not included, but it gets hot here too. I am appalled that the recall wasn't sent to every owner that might be affected by this obvious defect. And after reading many forums on the internet, i realize the problem is widespread, not just the few "warm weather" states. I have been a fan of chevrolet for many years, but my faith in their company has been shattered. I have repeatedly called their customer service phone line and was given an incident number to reflect that i had contacted them. I even went to my dealer and since they had not received anything other than a memo, there was nothing they could do. Now it is april and still no sign of ever being contacted by chevrolet about this recall. I really need that money back and am very angry with the whole situation!!!!!
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline odor present inside and outside of the vehicle. The odor was so severe that it would cause the contact to become nauseous.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they advised that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was repaired for the module kit and the gasket for the fuel tank. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 94,506. The current mileage was approximately 95,256.
On november 17th the vehicle started to tell me that it was overheating and to turn a/c off.a/c was not even on because it was cold and the heat was blowing cold air.the vehicle then told me while i was trying to get to a safe location to pull over that the engine power was reduced and the vehicle stated to crawl along the road.when the vehicle was looked at where i pulled over there was minimal oil in the vehicle and it had blow coolant all over the driver side wheel well from what looked like the overflow tube.oil was put in the vehicle so that i could drive it to a safe location.on november 18th i went to start the vehicle to go to work and without going any place but sitting in the driveway it started to tell me that the engine was overheating and to turn a/c off.the vehicle was towed.the dealership that i use worked on it and replaced the temp control and thermostat and did a complete oil change.in the few days after this work was done i could still hear the fan running while driving and once i parked it would run for a while. On november 25th i was driving and the vehicle stated to say engine overheating and to turn a/c off once again i had to travel a short distance to get a semi safe location to pull over since the engine power was reduced again and the vehicle crawled along.the heater was blowing cold air i could hear the fans running inside the vehicle as well. This was the second time i had to have the vehicle towed in a week.it is now november 30th and i still do not have my vehicle back because they are still "working" on it.i see a lot of 2006 equinox's with the same issue not sure why this is not a recall because it is very inconvenient to not have a car and to miss work. I am sending pictures from the second time it was towed.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the contact noticed a fuel leak from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the fuel pump module would have to be replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
As many others, i now have a leaking fuel sending unit on our 2007 chevy equinox. Many people have this same problem and chevy chooses not to address it for us by issuing a recall. When the vehicle is running the fuel system is pressurized which causes fuel to spray out of a faulty joint which is made of plastic that cracks, the fuel then drips down from the tank as it pleases around the exhaust and on to the floor.
A fuel leak in the area of the fuel tank was detected. At first it was thought that the tank had cracked, but after the fuel tank was dropped a cracked plastic supply line leading into the fuel pump was found. I had the module replaced at my own expense.after the fuel pump was replaced i heard of a recall issued by gm for this exact problem, but when i contacted them they said that the recall was specific to certain vin numbers that were located in the states of arizona, nevada and texas and as my vehicle is registered in ny this recall does not cover my vehicle. How can a safety recall be issued for a specific problem and not cover all vehicles that have the same problem. The risk of fire from my leaky fuel pump was the same as the cars located in those other states. This makes absolutely no sense to me. A safety defect is a safety defect, no matter what state a car is in and should apply to all vehicles that have the same defect..gm's refusal to remedy this is unconscionable and does nothing to enhance there reputation of building quality cars and standing behind them.
I started smelling gas odor when exiting the vehicle , i checked around the vehicle did not see any gas spilling anywhere, checked under the vehicle noticed the fuel tank was wet on the backside , the gas is coming from the top of the fuel tank..i noticed there was a recall on this model vehicle and checked and said that my vehicle was not under the recall...why? it sounds like the same thing everyone else is having the same thing happen and the recall is fixing the problem..
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak in the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 98,000.
There seems to be a leak in the fuel line. There is a smell of gas inside and outside of the vehicle when stationary and while driving, which began in approximately march 2017.
This vehicle started having a strong odor of gas that was filling up my garage and home. Took it to the dealership who told me that this car is very dangerous to drive due to huge gas leak. It cost $300 to have the fuel tank dropped to find out the problem. I was told it was the fuel pump assembly which cost $800 to get fixed. I was also advise this is becoming a common problem with these car. I have a newborn and a 5 year old that was riding in the car with a gas leak. My car has to remain in the shop until i can come up with the money to have it repaired. This is not only a health issue but someone could die as a result of this. A recall is needed immediately before someone life is taken. If something is not done soon, i will be contacting the media and have this issue placed on the news due to several other complaints about this same problem from other people.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while traveling 35 to 45 mph fuel fumes were emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the fuel pump was cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of failure and they confirmed the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 70,842. Updated 11/13/12 updated 11/28/2012
I started smelling gas when i stopped the car.there was a gas leak.i took it to the garage and they told me that it could have set the whole car on fire, due to the leak and trail of gas going up into the car.if i had been on the highway and a spark had hit the gas leak, we could have been set on fire.i called the chevrolet company and they said that if i didn't have my car registered in a certain state that the recall they had in place would not affect my car.if it is a faulty part, why does it matter where the car is registered, if there is a recall on the vehicle, there is a recall on the vehicle.
I have had my equinox since 2008; it is a 2007 model. I have had continual repairs on the electrical rear lights and the belt tensioner, but this next repair is by far the worst. When the car was in park position the odor of gasoline was strong around the perimeter of the car. When driving, the smell of gas circulated into the air conditioning system penetrating the inside of the car. The smell was strongest on the outer side by the gas tank. I took the car to get a diagnostic test and found a leak above the gas tank. Further inspection revealed the fuel pump was leaking gasoline, about six inches from the muffler. This defect could have resulted in serious injury or fatalities as i regularly carry children in the back seat. This car is only 5 years old and it seems to require too many repairs for the few years/miles it has traveled. As a thoughtful vehicle owner, i take precautions to preserve the life of my vehicle through regular maintenance and covered storage from natural elements. Certainly these kinds of defects are not an expected occurrence in this kind of vehicle. Disappointed equinox owner :(
I got this car from frederi k auto center in march. Ever since then i had problems. I told them i let them. Knkw about them and they always said nothing was wrong with it. The one time they were supoose to fix something they had the car for two days and rhey put tape all over the hoses ro stop the leaks. They also failed the md inspection considering my wires are melted together and my ignition doesnt work right which wouldnt have pass. Then they repo it when i wqsnt late on my payemnt because i said i want it fixed sinxe it was sols that way or i will file a compalint. Everything qas illegal thatbthey did.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that gasoline fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 121,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.
My 07 chevy equinox is leaking from the gas tank on the rear passenger side of the car. A very strong odor is coming into the car i called the local chevrolet dealer and they told me that this was a on going problem with this year equinox but it hasn't been re called . I looked up this problem and there's a ton of cars with the same problem this is so dangerous to have. I have counted over 200 other complaints for the same problem, on the same model year on various other automotive help sites. I feel this is a very serious defect putting human life's in jeopardy. This is very dangerous and can result in the vehicle catching on fire if someone flicks a cigarette or there is a rear end or passenger side collision.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated as his vehicle was inspected they noticed there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the failure and stated the return port on the fuel pump module was cracked and caused the fuel leak. As a result, the fuel pump needed to be replaced. There was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that her air bags and turn signals do not work, and the door locks fail to lock.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they are charging $600 to repair the failures.the contact stated that she does not have the money for the repairs.the manufacturer stated that they could not assist.the failure mileage was 39,000.
Water leaking into the spare tire well. Six inches of water found! discovered when rear seat floor was saturated from the sloshing in the spare tire area. First 60,000 miles vehicle was kept in garage. Recently began leaving it outside, rainy weather occurred, hence flooding of spare tire area. Dealer does not accept as "factory defect" gm bulletin document id:2198426.
Less than 4,000 miles driven after i purchased this vehicle the transmission needed to be replaced as it would not shift out of 2nd gear. The heater core also exploded on the way to the dealership to assess the transmission issues. Around 20-25,000 miles after purchase the engine coolant temp gauge stopped reporting temperatures correctly and would redline even if the car was off for over 2 days it would start up way above the normal operating temperature. The fuel guage no longer correctly indicates how much gas is left in the tank and will not move off of empty even after pumping 13 gallons into the tank. Vehicle was stationary at a red light when heater core blew out. Vehicle was being driven during transmission,temperature, and gas gauge failures.
Took car in for vibrations. Tried replacing tires to see if that was problem. It was not, it was u-joint worn into flange and center support bearing has excessive play. Replaced rear driveshaft asm with center support bearing.
When car is parked gear shift is in "park" the ignition key will turn off engine but cannot remove the key.must restart engine, put into gear and back into "park" and turn the steering wheel for a second try to remove the key.sometimes it takes 4 attempts to get the key to come out!has been on-going for several weeks.
I been smelling gas for over a week outside then inside of car.was told i can drive and bring to dealership asap as long as there is no leaks.i took car to the dealer in jenkintown,pa and was told there was a leak from fuel pump line to engine.i notice several customers have the same problem since 2010 and now it's 2012.why haven't this been on a recall due to it can be very dangerous with a gas leak when a customer smells gas but don't see a leak.customers can think maybe gas spilled a little on car but when you smell gas when you are driving, there is an issue.i know customers like myself had paid for this service which should have been a recall.i had to pay $949 for part and labor which is totally unfair when i'm not the only one with this issue.i will report to consumer report regarding 2007 chevy equinox with all the issues i had from getting a transmission to now gas leak.very very dangerous!
2007 equinox chevrolet -the ignition has been locking up and key could not be removed.dealership has replaced ignition three times and it still locked up. Today the wheel is locked, the gear shift is locked up and nothing will move. They are sending a tow truck to haul it into the shop again. My complaint is not the dealership it is chevrolet.the internet lists thousands of equinox's with the same issue and a recall should have been done to pull these in and fix the issue once and for all at no cost to the consumer. I think it is time for a class action suit against chevrolet.my issue has been ongoing for since this past winter.
Key sticks in ignition when entered into park, and will not come out most of the time. The only way to release the key is to stick finger into a hole in the steering column and slide the manual release switch within the steering wheel column. There are no obstructions which prevent the gear shift lever from entering the full park position.
I purchase the 2007 equinox used from day one i have had problems the first one was the car would slow down on its on and when i speeded up it would slow down then it wouldn't start i replaced the battery and now the same thing it will not start, there is a noise that i hear when i drive like something is lose, the back windshield wiper works and not works the passenger seat beat light keeps coming on i will never buy another chevrolet product.
While driving on interstate 95 going 70 mph , the steering locked up and i lost power when all the dash lights started flashing. This was the day after i bought the car from auto showcase of belair md. The power steering going out happened atleast 7 times in the first two weeks alone. I requested for them to take the car back, they refused.. 4 weeks into owning this car the power steering issue was finally resolved.during that time period i found out that the car sold to me was stolen, the dealer did not tell me that and showed me paper work that was not a car fax report. Three months later in october of 2013 my car started over heating and cutting power off to the engine while driving the speed limit on 95. It happened 5 times. A mechanic looked it over and said the head gaskets were blown. After a monthit was fixed. One month later in december, my car would shut off on me while driving. I am not joking when i say that happened over 100 times. I have over 20 videos of this happening up until just recently in february of 2015. So the issue now,other than my car just randomly shutting off while driving, is my head gaskets blew again. I have been looking on line and have found this to be a serious problem for thousands of other chevy equinox owners! why has this particular model not have recalled!? this model is dangerous to anyone that drives it or just happens to be on the road near them. When my car has shut off on me over 100 times ihave cut multiple drivers off every time trying to make it to the shoulder. This needs to be recalled! this vehicle model is far from safe and i do believe that you know this. You can look up any chevy equinox forum on the internet and find these incidents.
Check engine light came on and car felt sluggish. Took to dealership and found throttle body asm/tps registers incorrectly. Replaced throttle body asm.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact was driving 60 mph, when the power reduce warning light illuminated. The vehicle then decelerated abnormally and the vehicle would not accelerate over 20 mph. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
The car startsto jerk while driving almost causing me to have an accident. The transmission jerks and the tractions control makes the car become undrivable. The computer in the car is defected ipurchased the car last year in 2013 and the car computer transmission is no good.
While driving either on city or freeway the car started shaking, jerking, and vibrating really badly when applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not gain speed, instead it would slow down and it felt like gas was not going trough. It first started 3 months ago took it to for an oil change and the recommendation i received from service agent was to get fuel system cleaned and change the transmission fluids which cost me around $298. The same day it did the same thing while driving on the freeway, so i let it be for a while but it continues with the same problem and have contacted service agent but have no solution for me. The other issue it has is the key always gets stuck, and need to turn the car back on then turn the wheel, but sometimes it takes more than this to get the key out from the ignition switch.
I was driving and the car started shaking and vibrating very bad. I called and was told it could be my tires if they were not all about the same tread. I had replaced two tires a couple months prior so i told my husband to pull my rear tires to see if it helped. As soon as he put the spare on the passenger rear side the vibrating stopped. So we took the car in and had 2 more tires put on. That did not stop the vibration. I could only drive on a spare home. So i took it to dealership and it needed a rear drive shaft!!!
I lost power steering in my car. I had no warning to indicate there was a problem. I was driving and it went out. This is very dangerous and i could have crashed. There needs to be a recall on this, my power steering module failed. I had to replace it which was very costly. I have read that there has been numerous complaints on this year and model with the same issue.
I bought a 2007 chevrolet equinox in 2010.it has a problem withservice stabilitrak and check engine light on.i called service advisor at chevy dealership and needs to run diagnostic to find out problem with stabilitrak.the vehicle has over 71,000 miles, should be covered with drive train warranty. I will need to pay for diagnostic first, then the problem will be covered under warranty.i feel the warranty for drive train should cover the diagnostic charge and parts, labor.now i cannot bring vehicle in to service until $$ are covered for diagnostic check.the warranty covers used cars drive train.let me know, and let the dealership know about this complaint.gateway chevrolet. 9901 w papago fwyavondale, az 85323, telephone 623-932-4389.
Transmission will not shift into third gear without letting off the gas, valve body solenoid problem. Rear wiper motor bad, ignition gets stuck on with key in, have to put gear shifter in and out of gear multiple times to get key out. Electronic stability control off lights comes on after just a few seconds of vehicle being started. Alternator was whining extremely loud, had to replace. Heater blend door broken, cannot have hot air for winter or cold a/c in summer. Sounds like water rushing through dash board when car is started. Very heavy odor of antifreeze inside car when heat is on.
After parking car and turning key to turn off engine i can't get the key out the car. Issue happens a few times a week and sometimes happens all day. Sometimes you have to sit and wait or restart car and drive around and then park to get key out. I have seen the issue reported on multiple sites and forums yet gm still hasn't issued a recall.
Ignition key will not come out once the car is turned off and put into park.i have read numerous complaints concerning this problem and no-one can tell if this happens because of the key cylinder or because of gear shift not properly going into park.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the key would not eject from the ignition when turning off the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000. Updated 4/21/15the consumer stated she was unable to shift the gear out of park and the key would not come out of the ignition. Updated 04/28/15
Transmission went bad at 100 thousand miles been in the shop for 8 weeks now.shop manager says they are having a hard time finding parts for the transmission.
2007 chevy equinox turned off automatically while driving on the hwy, then when pressing on the gas, would kick back on, but then turn off again.i had to coast to the side of the road, wait for about 10 mins, then it started again.this time engine light came on, and i was able to make it home. Turned it into the mckinney chevy dealership on 4/11/09 and found out that oxygen sensor went out and needed to be replaced. Mileage on car is only 44,352 and i have only had the car for about 6 months! i continue to have problems over and over again with vehicle turning off while i'm driving.it's 4/18/09 today and it's doing it again.i'll have to turn vehicle back into dealership again on monday.this vehicle is extremely unsafe!i am stuck in this vehicle financially and texas lemon law does not protect me! i don't know what to do and am '!@#$% that i'm stuck with a '!@#$% near brand new car and continue to deal with taking it in for repairs!!!from what i read on the internet through other complaint sites, many consumers are having issues with their chevy vehicles turning off while driving!!this is not only a safety issue for the consumer driving the car, but also anyone else on the road near these kinds of vehicles.something must be done or someone is going to die due to this issue!!!!!!!!!
The ignition key would get stuck in the ignition.the only way i could get it out would be to repeatadly shift from park to drive or reverse until the key was released.i took it to my local chevydealer for repair.it cost $544 to get it fixed.i have heard of others having the same issue.
The contact owns 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had a major fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). Also, the contact mentioned that the instrument panel failed intermittently on numerous occasions and multiple warning lights illuminated. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility). In addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminate for an extended period of time and it was not confirmed by the local dealer if the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id numbers:07v520000 (air bags) and 07v344000 (air bags). The vehicle was to be further inspected in order to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500. Updated 08/28/14*lj updated 09/4/2014the consumer stated the vehicle was repeatedly taken to the dealer, due to loss of power. The vehicle would not accelerate, the engine began jerking and the engine light constantly stayed on.the transmission was slipping, also. Updated 10/15/14.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the vehicle was parked with both front tires on a patch of ice.the tires rolled on the ice.the dealer informed the contact that this wasnormal due to the characteristics of anall wheel drive.the dealer also told the contact that he should just apply the emergency brakes. Updated 2/27/2007 - the consumer feels that the vehicles should not move at all while in park.the consumer feels that the locking pin in the transmission may not be engaging properly.
2007 chevy equinox with transmission failure. Customer states the vehicle started bucking when it was shifting gears. She stated that the dealer said it was the power steering. She stated the engine and stabilitrak lights illuminated.not long after the consumer picked the vehicle up from the dealer, the vehicle repeated the same noise and the vehicle would not move forward while in drive. The consumer had to drive in reverse to get the vehicle to a safe place
Traction control system activated at approx 50mph due to water on road.during traction system operation, the vehicle transmission downshifted to a lower gear, causing partial loss of control and path deviation into the adjacent lane.this has recurred several times on different occasions.
I had 2 chevy equinox 2007 model, loaded. First vehicle repurchased due to multiple episodes of stabilitrak failure, turn signals quit working, radio problems, passenger system airbag not working, and finally failure of main airbag system.given exact twin of first car, as thought that car was just a lemon. 2nd equinox had 2 episodes of stabilitrak failure, and a new steering column placed, and then had total system failure of the steering, brakes, gas, stabilitrak, and airbag system while driving the vehicle. I had absolutely no control over any of these systems! you could turn my steering wheel 360 degrees, and the wheels never moved, the brakes didn't work, the gas didn't work, and all alarms were going off that the systems, including the airbags were not working. Luckily, no one was injured as i had just begun making a turn into roadway and all vehicles coming at me both ways were able to swerve, and the car was going slow enough and over a slight incline that it rolled to a stop just before hitting a steel light post. This car was also repurchased. Something is very wrong in the engineering of this vehicle and i am concerned for all the other people owning/driving this vehicle.
I purchased a 2007 chevroletequinox from jba chevrolet which has consistently demonstrated that therewere problems when making left turns and feeling secure and balanced in the vehicle.while i have taken the vehicle to the dealership on numerous occasions, 5-6 times my concerns have been ignored.i have been told that there wasno problem.i have owned at least 9 vehicles in my lifetime ,and i have never experienced the uncomfortable, unsafe and unbalanced turmoil that i am having with this car.i have been advised by mr. Tire in glen burnie, marylandthat the vehicle was unsafe.the axlewas not built to chevrolet specifications ,and the automobile should have never been sold to me.while i continued to experience this concern, and i am currently considering returning the automobile to the dealership,and ultimately renting/leasing an automobile which was safe for me and my daughter.i feel that i must file a complaint as i pay a large monthly payment for this vehicle ,and i should be getting my money worth instead i am emotionally distraught and literally afraid to drive the car.the only repair which has been done to the car to supposedly correct the balancing issue and the tire pressure issue has been to replace the original tires. After replacement of tires the problem continued to exist, and i continue to file complaints, hopefully to rectify the situation.
After driving for hours at speeds up to 70 mph (ct to ga) the (drive line?) hum becomes a vibration on smooth asphalt road surfaces. The vibration goes away below 65mph or when i start up cold again the next day. On dash tire pressures start at 34 psi cold and are at 40 psi when the vibration comes in.the original bridgestone tires were replaced and the vibration is still there.
2007 chevrolet equinox service stabilitrak, service traction control, engine power reduced,received these faults numerous times all at once, car has been in shop ( dealer ) now going on 5 times, main concern being engine power reduced and has almost caused an accident on several occasions while merging into traffic, this has been going on now since feb 2010.
Nhtsa camp # 07v344000, seat belt sensor, nhtsa camp. # 07v242000 windshield mounti have a 2007 chevy equinox, my windshield is leaking, and my passenger side air bag keeps going on and off depending on how somebody sits in the seat. I went to google and looked up the recalls for my vehicle. And those 2 recalls listed at the top are 2 of the problems im having with my equinox. I called chevy corporate and they told me my vehicle vin number is not part of the recall. If my vehicle is having the same problems as the one with the recall, they should expand the recall to cover the rest of the vehicles affected.
I almost got killed when power steering stopped working all of a sudden. No warning at all. I was on my way home from shopping. Good thing this happened to me and not my wife she would not have been able to control the equinox.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the passenger front seat warmer failed and burned a hole through the seat. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
The passenger seat air bag sensor failed and to repair the problem the entire seat cushion and electronic module has to be replaced.this is an over $800 repair and my daughter cant afford to have it fixed.according to the dealer tech this is a common problem on several thousand equinox, torrent and saturn ion vehicles. Imho this is a safety defect and should be repaired at no charge.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The "service air bag" message appeared on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 07v344000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.
A few months ago, i took my car into the dealer to diagnose a check airbag light.$122 later, my vehicle was found to have a "faulty passenger presence module."i was quoted over $1000 in repairs and given no other options.i declined the repairs in lieu of confirming with an independent mechanic as i have had issues with that service department before regarding a faulty fuel system (which was recalled and i was not informed).my independent mechanic confirmed the passenger sensing unit was not working properly and after further investigation, i found that this part (much like the debacle with my fuel pump) was also a recalled.i am referring to nhtsa campaign#07v344000.my vin# is included within the designated vin breaking points; however, it does not qualify individually.i find this infuriating.if the part is known to be faulty, and it's the same part placed into pontiac/chevy vehicles then why are only some of these faulty parts included in the recall????this was the same situation with my faulty fuel pump, in which i paid cash for the part and repairs and then 6 months later received a letter from gm stating my vin# was now included.i phoned the dealer and gm directly and they offered me no options other than pay $611 for the part and estimated another $500 in labor.i have found on numerous gm forums that this issue with the ppm is very common with 2007-2009 pontiac and chevy vehicles with those owners getting the same excuse from gm and no recall coverage.i am hoping that in the future someone from the nhtsa will look into this campaign and expand the vehicles involved as it seems to be a dealer/part issue and affects the overall safety of the vehicle.
Passenger seat air bag sensor is defective.they want over $1,000 to fix it.looking online there are many customer complaints regarding this issue and some recalls but says my vin number is not one in the recall. Was coming on and off...now off all the time!i have paid to fix leak from sunroof that is also a common issue....recall did fix faulty fuel leak.help please!
We bought our son this vehicle when he got his license back in sept 2019. The front passenger seat sensor isn't working causing the passenger air bag to not be safely engaged. This is a huge safety issue and should be a recall and replaced immediately. Also, there is hardly any heat coming from the blowers. We had it in multiple times but noone can figure it out. We have replaced: heater core, water pump, thermostat, radiator, resevoir. Ect..flushed it a million times and had the heads pressure checked, nothing worked. It gets very little heat when idling, and gives "luke warm" heat when rpms increase while driving. Last winter my son could hardly keep his windshield defrosted/defogged and almost lost visibility while driving to school. Not to mention freezing to death with no adequate heat. This is a huge safety issue.
Nhtsa camp # 07v344000, seat belt sensor, nhtsa camp. # 07v242000 windshield mounti have a 2007 chevy equinox, my windshield is leaking, and my passenger side air bag keeps going on and off depending on how somebody sits in the seat. I went to google and looked up the recalls for my vehicle. And those 2 recalls listed at the top are 2 of the problems im having with my equinox. I called chevy corporate and they told me my vehicle vin number is not part of the recall. If my vehicle is having the same problems as the one with the recall, they should expand the recall to cover the rest of the vehicles affected.
Takata recall" for a 2007 chevy equinox igniition switch my key gets stuck in the ignition i have broken my key trying to get my key out the ignition had it replace by a locksmith who jacked my key up the key has no smooth touch it's very had when it go into the ignition it's very hard to turn, this is a emergency someone please recall this part of thees,cars it's very dangerous i have kids i see where other cars are being recalled , can gmc, chevy recall all the chevy from 2005-2010 for ignition switch help!!!! this problem had been on for 8monthsi thought it was going to stop never had these kinda of problem with any car in the past.
The front seat passenger air bag will not come on when someone sits in the seat.i get a service air bag system on the driver info center.took to dealer was told computer shows codes b0081 and b0074.was told passenger presence system, namely the seat sensor was bad and needed to be replaced.repair estimated at $1100.00.this is a common complaint in gm vehicles.the vehicle is designed to have the airbag deploy during a collision considering the use of safety belts and deformation of the vehicle's structure.service air bag system warning light comes on and stays on when ever the ignition is turned to the on position.it does not matter if anyone or anything is in/on the seat, or if vehicle is standing still or in motion.
The service airbag message appears when there is a person in the passenger seat of the vehicle. The dealer said it is due to the passenger presence module. An internet search for "2007 equinox passenger presence module" reveals that there is a known issue with the passenger presence sensor (pps) on this vehicle. The passenger side airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident due to the defective sensing system/part. The manufacturer should repair this system/part before an injury due to the defect occurs.
This vehicle is one of several that have been reported to have problems with wheel speed and psi sensors, which then causes the traction control to believe computer wise it has no traction, therefore the light is always on and the computer sometimes shut the traction control off when it needs to be on. It also has airbag trouble with the passenger seat, also like the recall. However, despite the fact 2007's were issued this recall, it's saying my 'vin' does apply to these recalls. Find that hard to believe when these things are messed up. Just want gm motors to awknowledge it's possible that this vehicle was mismanufactured.
The vehicle just started to slow down, it was difficult to steer to get off the road.it felt like the car was locking up. There was a strong burning smell. I was concerned that there would be a fire.the vehicle would not go backward or forward.a tow truck had to be called.the diagnosis was the power brake booster, which they replaced.two weeks later the car locked up again.now they are saying the entire braking and stabilizer system has to be replaced.
While driving the chevy 2007 equinox, the brake pedal felt spongy, so i took it in to chevy thorobredfor a safety check. I was told by service that it was my master cylinder going out and that it needed to be replaced. I asked if this item was covered under power train warranty; it was not.could this be due to poor materials/ or somethinghe could not say.i said that my auto had 58833 miles is that kinda early for such a part to brake down?i will look on the internet to see if there was a recall notice.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that while traveling 15 mph, the traction control light illuminated and immediately after the shocks and the brakes engaged independently.the contact mentioned that the vehicle decelerated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure recurred only once.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. Updated 8/19/14updated 8/29/2017
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move forward when in drive, failed to retain brake fluid, and suddenly decelerated. In addition, the brakes seized several times intermittently. The contact stated that the stability traction control and brake lights illuminated randomly when the failures occurred. The dealer (john thornton chevrolet, 1971 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122, (678) 303-4071) indicated that there was brake contamination and provided extensive diagnostic testing, but did not specify which parts needed to be replaced. The contact was uncertain if there was a permanent remedy to repair the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that the abs would need to be further inspected and that the brake master cylinder may need to be replaced. The manufacturer suggested that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin and failure mileage were not available. Consumer stated brakes lock up car come to a complete stop stablity traction control, light comes on, try to put car in drive won't move at all, brake pedal sticking, won't raise all the way back up updated 9/25/18
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes made a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
On 7-7-14, while driving home from the doctors' office, the vehicle slowed down. It was like i was driving on a washboard and was very hard to steer. When i pulled off the road and was backing up to park, it was as though i had no power steering. I turned the ignition switch off for a few seconds, and when i restarted the vehicle, i pressed on the brake pedal and attempted to move the shift lever, it would not move until i pressed the brake pedal as hard as i could.then the vehicle responded normally.this problem has occurred on several occasions.in june 2014, we took the vehicle to the dealership in an effort to correct the problem.they readjusted the brake pedal switch. I had no problem until 7-7-14 .we took the vehicle back to the dealership and they quoted us a cost of over $600.00 to replace the traction control module because they told us that it was unrelated to the first incident.however, the vehicle was doing the same exact thing as the first time we took it in.after reading other complaints identical to mine, i'm not very comfortable with what i'm being told regarding this problem.i'm the primary driver of this vehicle, since my husband suffered a stroke on 2-18-2013.too bad you buy a vehicle and do not feel safe driving it.i hope no one is injured or killed before something is done to correct this problem.
The car when i drive over the 60 miles, make auto break by self. Is really scary.
I took my car into a power chevrolet dealership back in september, they said there had been a recall for the coils/spark plugs. They fixed the issue, as my car had been stalling as i accelerated. Now, recently my electric stability traction light came on, along with my engine and "service brakes" light. I had my brakes done back in october at the same time as they replaced the coil. My car is starting to stall and do the same as it was back in october. I am not sure why chevy is not recalling or sending out notices about these issues. It's hazardous. I contacted a lawyer.
My son was driving his 2007 chevy equinox around 50 mph and noticed a smell coming from the brakes. He got home and told me they were dragging. I checked them after they cooled down. My initial thought was worn pads. I pulled the wheels and calipers and pads were good. However i could not compress the dual pistons back into the housing on either side until i loosened the bleeder screw. Being careful to not get air in the system, i was able to get the pistons back into the housing to make sure they were not stuck. I reassembled the brake system and tires. I tried to put the brakes to force the front pistons back out, but i had no pressure. I started the vehicle to see if the brakes were working, no they aren't. Now i have no breakes, front or rear! fluid will not flow back to master cylinder nor will fluid flow to calipers. My question is, master cylinder or abs module.
Brake pedal kicks back when slowing down to break at slower speeds. Abs seems to not be working properly when driving at slower speed (5-10mph) and break pedal does not go down/press down when breaking. Breaks squeal when starting to drive
Airbag light, tpms, stability light, headlight and taillights go out alot. Called chevy place aout recalls and was told mine is not recalled but problems with my car are same as recall. They fixed gas line recall, took it to where i bought it 2 or 3 times but never got fixed. My speedometer also been out since getting car brake lights always coming on as well, other problems as well. Doesnt seem chevy makes a good vehicle.
My wife was driving when the brakes began to seize and there was a burning smell.she continued to attempt to drive and the car was slow to accelerate which caused the car to overheat. The warning light came on and advised to turn off ac and stop car.she stated that the brake pedal was very hard to press.she stopped the car allowed it to cool down then proceeded to cautiously drive home.i immediately drove it and noticed a slight burn scent but the car seemed to be ok other than the power brakes were no longer functional.after the car sat for 6-7 hours i drove it for about 1/2 hour with the power brakes now functioning. I took it to the shop and had entire system (calipers, rotors, pads, lines, etc.) examined and at that time it could not be replicated. My wife drove it the following day and after 25 minutes of interstate driving the power brakes were again not functioning. She parked it for 3 days at the airport and upon her return the power brakes worked for about 15 minutes before they no longer worked.
It happen at an intersection.i stopped at a red light. When i went to pull away the brakes were solidly applied without my foot being on the brake pedal. I ut it in park and pumped the brakes.when i tried to start driving again everything was released.it has happened a few times since and after reading online it seems many people are having the same issue.
2997 chevy equinox - the car was in motion around 60mph, while driving the brakes activate by themselves and the abs, stability track lights come on. The vehicle stalled in the interstate several times. The car would not move when i accelerate. It seems at if all the brakes are active and not allowing the car to move. After almost getting clipped by a semi i had to think fast. I read the manual and found the abs fuses. In order to move the car i have to remove the abs motor fuse and the abs system fuse. This bypasses the system and the car is able to move. I have taken to a mechanic and they replaced dealer parts abs module and abs modulator "motor". I paid $1800 for the repair. Car has same issue as i drove a way from shop. When it stalled after repair i removed the fuses again and drove it back to the shop for repair again. Shop says these parts replaced are dealer parts and they will replace again with new parts. Called the chevrolet dealership on this and they mention that there is no issue/recall with this at the time. The car has $80k miles and has been at the shop for two weeks still under diagnostics to try to determine the cause. Frustrated!
Car slows down , brakes lock up and get real hard, car want move. Try to put it in drive, brakes to hard , want move at all. Let it set for 35 min. Then car will move. Very dangerous, when car slow down and just stop, someone almost hit me
Traction control antilockbrakes self apply often even in heavy traffic.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle.the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the front passenger side hub bearings were defective.the vehicle was repaired.approximately two months later, she noticed that the abs indicator was illuminating on the instrument control panel.the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the box for the all-wheel drive was defective and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired again.recently, while driving approximately 3-4 mph, the contact heard a popping noise while making a right turn.the vehicle also began to vibrate.when she applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not gain speed and began vibrating uncontrollably.she pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the dealer.the contact was informed that there were no defects with the vehicle.the vehicle has not been repaired for the latest failure.the manufacturer was not notified.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was 39,006 and failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that the brakes squeaked excessively when the pedal was depressed.the dealer could not remedy the failure.he is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 10 and current mileage was 5,284.
After the vehicle has been parked over night or for a long period of time ( a couple of hours) the brakes make a loud pitched squealing noise. This happens for the first 3 to 4 times you hit the brakes and then stops. I have only owned the car for a month and bought the car brand new. The noise is getting progressively worse and when i took it to the dealer they told me that this noise is normal.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that the very first day he took the vehicle home, it broke down.all the instrument panel lights illuminated and flickered, and the vehicle would stall.while driving 25 mph, the vehicle would completely shut down and lost all power steering and braking ability.the computer would reset itself and then restart.the failure would occur intermittently.he took the vehicle to the dealer approximately 14-15 times and they attempted to repair the failure, but it was never remedied.after he stated that the vehicle was a lemon, the dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.he consulted the manufacturer and was informed that if the dealer could not duplicate the failure.the current mileage was 6,025 and failure mileage was approximately 10.
I was coming upon a stop sign, it was snowing outside so i was driving quite cautiously. As i came to the stop sign i slid a bit and then the suv lost all traction and the brake light, abs light, service stability control, and service traction control lights all came on. I then pulled over to the side of the road restarted the suv and all lights came back on and i had no antilock brakes, stability control, or traction the rest of the way home. It was terrible. I have never felt like i had no control of a vehicle like that before. I parked it in the garage at home and the next day started it again. All lights went off and it was fine until snowfall today. The same thing happened when my husband was driving it. We have tried starting it again but the lights have not yet went out. I will be bringing this to the dealership first thing monday morning with hopes it doesn't cost me too much to get it fix. I fear for others that will have this same problem. I have always bought chevrolets but this has definitely made me think twice about buying yet another vehicle from them. I would definitely consider this an incident that should have been recalled. I have researched it online and many people have had this same problem.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the braking system.the noise was primarily heard after the vehicle has been shut off for several hours.the dealer stated that the noise is a normal characteristic of the vehicle and that no remedy was currently available.he is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 25,100.
2007 chevy equinox.consumer writes in regards to brakes malfunction.the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle started braking on its own and then came to a complete stop. The traction control and stabiltrak lights blinked on and off. The consumer stated it happened several more times.the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. They were unable to diagnose the problem, so the vehicle was towed to the dealer. An inspection revealed contaminated brake fluid. The dealer informed the consumer it would cost $4,000 to correct the problem.the vehicle was taken back to the first repair shop, where the brake master cylinder, brake boosters and brake hoses were replaced at a cost of $ 1215.31. The vehicle performed well, for three weeks, until a heavy rain caused the traction control and stabiltrak light to flicker and the vehicle began to brake again without driver activation.
The brake booster just stop working on my 2007 chevy equinox. Brakes get stiff and not braking on contact, slides a while before it stops.took vehicle to multiple mechanics and part is on nationwide back order for at least 2 weeks since multiple equinox have brake booster malfunction.so now i have to drive unsafely for 2 weeks since unable to rent a vehicle for two weeks.since so many people are having these problems maybe there should be a recall.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the air bag off indicator light fails to illuminate when a passenger is seated.the dealer stated that the vehicle does not operate due to bone structure.the current mileage is 6,500 and failure mileage was 6,300.the consumer stated after 2 attempts to have the vehicle repaired she is concerned this is a major malfunction and life threatening defect and wants to reimbursed for the vehicle purchase to repurchase a different vehicle. The dealer stated traction control light comes on and the cupholder in console is broken.updated 09/05/07
I had 2 chevy equinox 2007 model, loaded. First vehicle repurchased due to multiple episodes of stabilitrak failure, turn signals quit working, radio problems, passenger system airbag not working, and finally failure of main airbag system.given exact twin of first car, as thought that car was just a lemon. 2nd equinox had 2 episodes of stabilitrak failure, and a new steering column placed, and then had total system failure of the steering, brakes, gas, stabilitrak, and airbag system while driving the vehicle. I had absolutely no control over any of these systems! you could turn my steering wheel 360 degrees, and the wheels never moved, the brakes didn't work, the gas didn't work, and all alarms were going off that the systems, including the airbags were not working. Luckily, no one was injured as i had just begun making a turn into roadway and all vehicles coming at me both ways were able to swerve, and the car was going slow enough and over a slight incline that it rolled to a stop just before hitting a steel light post. This car was also repurchased. Something is very wrong in the engineering of this vehicle and i am concerned for all the other people owning/driving this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 mph, the abs warning and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed that the brake pedal vibrated when the pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (rosner chevrolet, 800 s harbor city blvd, melbourne, fl 32901) where it was diagnosed that the front driver side tire sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the front driver's door failed to open from the inside. The door was opened by pulling the window down. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 866-790-5600 and stated that the contact needed to take the vehicle to the dealer. Case number: 8-3496059432 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was an electric power steering failure. The steering wheel seized several times without warning. The dealer was notified of the failure more than once and was not able to replicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no permanent remedy for the condition. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
The power steering computer modular failed on 3/26/13.there was no warning or recall for this problem.this was unexpected and caused me a great deal of stressed.i had to spend a lot of money to fix the problem.this vehicle alerts me on everything else, such as low gas, change oil, etc...yet it do not alert me of a major problem?
I have owned this vehicle since 2009 and have had multiple issues, recurring frequently.the 2 main concerns are stuck key in ignition and stabilitrack and electrical malfunctions.there is a definite issue with the ignition in these vehicles,not only does my key get stuck, it has also been knocked out when hitting a bump. I own a cobalt too that has been recalled and my equinox has the same issues with ignitionthis is dangerous and frustrating!!in addition, my stabilitrack has been serviced twice since i have owned.the electrical system goes crazy and lights up with airbag service, stabilitrack service and abs brake warnings.i just spent 600 on brakes and rotors and it still lights up.the car has been checked and none of these warnings are accurate.these lights come on and off randomly and have for years. The fuel gauge will rotate backwards.the oil indicator that tracks oil life resets itself at random.i am angry!these issues need addressed. Are we not taken seriously because no one died? there are multiple complaints of the same nature as mine and yet no recall?sad that action is taken only after someone is killed!gm needs to do right by people who spend their hard earned money to purchase these vehicles.i have always been pro chevy but not anymore.their customer service and quality sucks.
I gave someone a boost and my power steering went out right after they boosted their car.
Sometimes when you park the keys will not come out of the ignition. You have to keepstarting the vehicle, turning the steering wheel back and forth, or slamming the shifter into park it happens about 12 times per week! also the trac control light will pop on and then heal on its own, stay off as long as a 16 months then go back on for a week or two then back off! weird.
I almost got killed when power steering stopped working all of a sudden. No warning at all. I was on my way home from shopping. Good thing this happened to me and not my wife she would not have been able to control the equinox.
Passenger side seat airbag sometimes does not come on. Can't seem to find the problem. Kind of a nerveracking situation.steering column does not lock when the vehicle is shut off and the key removed.not a good feeling with all that is going on with gm ignition switch problems.
I was leaving my driveway and my electric power steering quit working.i ended up in the other lane because my car wouldn't turn.luckily there was no one else using that lane at the time.now i see a recall in the news in which gm says they want to get all vehicles that could be effected, but they don't include the equinox.?
Engine light turns on and says the stabilitrak needs servicing as well as the traction control and that they are off, also says that engine power is reduced. This has happened about 5 times in the past 2 months and each time that i have an appointment, the light goes off and the dealer says they cannot diagnose without a check engine light on.this concerns me. Autozone hooked up there little gadget while it was on once and indicated that the throttle position sensor may be the culprit, said it came up three times. Power steering column locks up when i turn on vehicle, this has happened a few times in the past 3 years, each time i take to dealer, they cannot duplicate the problem and therefore cannot fix it.i have had vehicle since july of 2007.my current mileage is 42,998the first error with column started probably in october of 2007 and occurs every so often but by the time i get it to dealer, it cannot be duplicated.what i have to do is turn the car on and off until it "registers" and then the column works otherwise it is very stiff and hard to nearly impossible to turn.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.while driving 65 mph, the contact experienced difficulty steering.he returned the vehicle to the dealer at approximately 1,500 miles, and they replaced a rear tire for a thumping issue that was heard while driving at low speeds.after the visit to the dealer, the low speed driving improved; however, the highway speed driving did not.the contact returned to the dealer the following day because the thumping noise recurred while driving at low speeds.the highway speed failure continued, but improved only slightly.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was 5,000 and failure mileage was 36.updated 02-14-08.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while idle, the power steering failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,198.
Over the past few days, my stabilitrak light has come on and off while driving or just sitting in the car. Pulling into my driveway today i noticed that the light came back on for the stabilitrak. I proceeded to drive and then suddenly it became increasing hard to maneuver my steering wheel almost to the point where it felt as if it had locked up on me. I was able to drive the car back home but as i was driving i notice my air bag light came on and will not go off at all. After making it back tointo my driveway i cut off the ignition waited a few minutes and turned the car back on to see if this would help either of the problems but to no avail. I have now taken the car to my local chevrolet dealer and they have informed me that they have sen this issue with a number of equinox and it is indeed an issue my stabilitrak.
The steering column quit working on our 2007 equinox (confirmed by chevrolet dealership). Car had to be towed because of danger when driving. Car has fewer than 50,000 miles. Dealership said this was a common problem. The column would quit working and signal could not get to steering motor.approximate cost - 728.00 not including tow charge.
About a year and a half ago, my power steering went out on my equinox. I haven't had any accident due to this but i find it weird that the recall of the gm automobiles have the same defects and problems as mines. Ive also had problems with my engine as well when the stibilitrac like came on. I took it to chevy but the didn't have the part and they said the would order it. I never heard anything else from them. Please advise me on what to do because if its a defect. I need to go get it fix. Im still having the problem.
I was driving and all of a sudden the steering got really hard i've been doing research and it appears there has been more cars like mine with the same problem definitely there should be a recall of somewhat plus the dealership is charging me $750 for repairs.
In october 2010 while traveling in illinois, the vehicle "check engine" light came on.i was told by a dealership in illinois that nothing was found to trigger the alarm after they ran a diagnostic, and drove the car for a while.a few days later, while driving from illinois to colorado, the "service stabilitrack" light came on, but went out after driving for about 60 miles with it illuminated.again i was told over the phone by the illinois dealership that it was probably nothing to be concerned with, and it should reset itself.in december 2010, i was unable to drive my car due to the loss of power steering.i received no alarms the previous day, and the car was working properly.the service stabilitrack light remained on at this point.i loss the ability to drive my car safely to the dealership i purchased it at in colorado.after towing my car to the dealership, i was informed by the service department that the "power steering assist motor" had gone out, and would need replacing at the cost of $1000.i was also told that there were several history codes indicating back to october, that there was a problem with the car.i have just discovered that chevy has recalled other vehicles with the same problem.this is a dangerous issue that should be addressed as soon as possible!
My key keeps getting stuck in the ignition. I literally have to turn my car on and off, move the shifter in and out of park, shake the shifter, take my foot off of the brakes, at least 10-15 times before the ignition will release the key.i tried to make an appt with a chevy dealership when this problem went public and they cancelled me because my vehicle was not part of the recall. I talked to a representative shakevia with chevrolet chat and she said that i would have to be responsible for all of the diagnosis and repair fees since my vehicle is not included with the recall.i looked at the recall list and all the vehicles that are on there, the year of my vehicle fits in every single column.
When i put my vehicle in park and try to turn off my car, the key gets stuck in the ignition more often than not. I then have to turn it on, back up, pull forward, and turn it off again to see if it will let me take the key out. Sometimes i have to do this 5-6 times!
2007 chevrolet equinox with several issues. Consumer states that the steering wheel stopped working, won't turn or allow him to back up. Stabilitrak light comes on. He was told he couldn't leave his car because dealer needed to check the warranty.the consumer had the vehicle inspected by another dealership and they told him the alarm system that was added was causing the problem.
I own a 2007 chevrolet equinox with 77,000 miles. After pulling into a parking spot at a retail store, i turned the car off and went inside. Upon returning, after starting the car, i immediately noticed that the steering wheel was virtually immovable. I thought the engine had stalled out but realized that it was still running. Then i noticed the "service stabilitrak" message on the dic. Drove the car home with great difficulty and looked for the cause of the problem. Only after going online and reading about the scores of individual complaints for this power steering failure did i realize that a very serious problem exists. I went to the local dealership for repairs and was told the problem was the power steering control module. After paying the repair costs of over $660 i asked if there were any recalls to cover this major safety issue. The answer was "no". It is seriously unbelievable that such an obviously widespread problem has continued without so much as an acknowledgment from gm that this is a recurring problem in an equinox. However, i did get somewhat of an acknowledgment from the service person at the dealership who told me that this was a common problem. All in all, probably my last gm purchase.
The electronic power steering went out briefly. I managed to get to the side of the road and shut the care off and restarted it and then it seemed to work just fine. It has happened a couple of other times but i was lucky enough to be in a parking lot.i have never seen any recalls on this but i have noticed alot of complaints.
I was attempting to make a right hand turn from a parking lot onto a main street. The steering wheel would not turn without great force and i ended up on wrong side of road. I got the car to a repair place and was told the power steering motor had burnt up and the stabilizer light had just came on. This happened without any forewarning. I was lucky there was not any traffic or i would of been involved in a head on collision. I now understand this is very common with this vehicle and should of been a recall by general motors. The danger this could cause as it occurs with no warning at all. My cost to repair this was $1400.
The cat was paked in the driveway i remote started it and when i finally got to my vehicle to leave the steering wheel was hard to maneuver. Now i recently purchased this vehicle a month ago from a dealership and was given the responsibility to pay for this but to no avail i complained because i am anew owner and that should not be a repair i'm responsible for. But that didn't stop them for making me pay a deductible as if it was normal wear and tear. This didn't sit right on my heart so i figured to do some internet seeking and found there is a recall for this power steering module i'm sure the dealership knew this before selling it to me. Very displeased!
The vehicle just started to slow down, it was difficult to steer to get off the road.it felt like the car was locking up. There was a strong burning smell. I was concerned that there would be a fire.the vehicle would not go backward or forward.a tow truck had to be called.the diagnosis was the power brake booster, which they replaced.two weeks later the car locked up again.now they are saying the entire braking and stabilizer system has to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that when the engine was started, the steering wheel failed to turn without warning.the vehicle was towed to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The contact did not know the name of the part that failed within the steering system.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the eps failed to function properly without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (classic chevrolet in grapevine, tx) for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not included in two of the manufacturer recalls; however, it experienced failures related to the recalls. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from the recall campaigns and provided no solution other than the contact taking the vehicle to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
I took my car in for inspection and general maintenance. For almost a year and a half i'd been getting an intermittent stabilitrak alarm. It would reset itself upon restart.. At the dealer (tom clark chevrolet, mckeesport, pa.) the power steering locked up. The service manager informed me that the power steering motor had failed. My out-of-pocket expense for replacement is $480.00. Apparently my warranty does not cover the expense.my gut feeling tells me the whole stabilitrak/ power steering motor issue has been known from day one and i should not have been responsible for payment on defective parts/design.
"takata recall"my power steering quit until i stopped and turned the engine of and started it again. Very scary thing.my car only has 45000 miles on it.
On 7-7-14, while driving home from the doctors' office, the vehicle slowed down. It was like i was driving on a washboard and was very hard to steer. When i pulled off the road and was backing up to park, it was as though i had no power steering. I turned the ignition switch off for a few seconds, and when i restarted the vehicle, i pressed on the brake pedal and attempted to move the shift lever, it would not move until i pressed the brake pedal as hard as i could.then the vehicle responded normally.this problem has occurred on several occasions.in june 2014, we took the vehicle to the dealership in an effort to correct the problem.they readjusted the brake pedal switch. I had no problem until 7-7-14 .we took the vehicle back to the dealership and they quoted us a cost of over $600.00 to replace the traction control module because they told us that it was unrelated to the first incident.however, the vehicle was doing the same exact thing as the first time we took it in.after reading other complaints identical to mine, i'm not very comfortable with what i'm being told regarding this problem.i'm the primary driver of this vehicle, since my husband suffered a stroke on 2-18-2013.too bad you buy a vehicle and do not feel safe driving it.i hope no one is injured or killed before something is done to correct this problem.
We have a 2007 equinox that the power steering quit working. Prior to the power steering going out, the service stabilitrak light would come on at random times for no apparent reason. I contacted a dealership and they told me it was possible that there could be corrosion on the connectors for the sensors for the stabilitrak. When the power steering quit working, i did some research and found that others were having similar issues, so i contacted gm who wanted me to have the vehicle diagnosed to see if there was anything they could do. The diagnosis was the power steering control module. After a week and a half of talking to gm they said, due to the age and mileage on the vehicle there was nothing they could do. Due to the number of customer complaints, we then asked them have they done anything to fix the problem with the control module. They couldn't give us an answer. We aren't going to continue to pay for control modules because they can't fix the issue. Thank god my [xxx] child was not in the vehicle with me at the time of the failure. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and was later taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the power steering computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
While driving on interstate 95 going 70 mph , the steering locked up and i lost power when all the dash lights started flashing. This was the day after i bought the car from auto showcase of belair md. The power steering going out happened atleast 7 times in the first two weeks alone. I requested for them to take the car back, they refused.. 4 weeks into owning this car the power steering issue was finally resolved.during that time period i found out that the car sold to me was stolen, the dealer did not tell me that and showed me paper work that was not a car fax report. Three months later in october of 2013 my car started over heating and cutting power off to the engine while driving the speed limit on 95. It happened 5 times. A mechanic looked it over and said the head gaskets were blown. After a monthit was fixed. One month later in december, my car would shut off on me while driving. I am not joking when i say that happened over 100 times. I have over 20 videos of this happening up until just recently in february of 2015. So the issue now,other than my car just randomly shutting off while driving, is my head gaskets blew again. I have been looking on line and have found this to be a serious problem for thousands of other chevy equinox owners! why has this particular model not have recalled!? this model is dangerous to anyone that drives it or just happens to be on the road near them. When my car has shut off on me over 100 times ihave cut multiple drivers off every time trying to make it to the shoulder. This needs to be recalled! this vehicle model is far from safe and i do believe that you know this. You can look up any chevy equinox forum on the internet and find these incidents.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While pulling out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact had to apply extreme force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure and was towed to findlay chevrolet buick gmc (2565 laughlin view dr, bullhead city, az 86429, (928) 754-3400) for diagnostic testing and repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Purchased vehicle in sept 07 and started noticing a knocking noise from the front end of the vehicle at about 2000 miles. The noise would occur during slow reverse, slow forward, and turning at slow speeds at intermittent times. We have taken the vehicle to three different dealers and they have all stated that they could not hear the noise. I am currently at 21,000 miles and we still hear the noise and we can not find anyone willing to perform the proper check on the vehicle to locate the cause.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the stabilitrak control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the intermittent electronic disconnection was in the steering column and the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no warranties or recalls on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
I have multiple issues currently and they all seem to be listed on other complaints.1. The driver side window has completely stopped working. It seems to have become disconnected to the motor as i can hear the motor going up and down within the door. 2. Stabilitrak warning and engine light are constantly turning on and off. This has happened on and off over the past year or so but the dealership could not get a reading from the computer.now it has been on for the past 2 weeks constantly3. The temperature gauge in the instrument panel does not work.took it into the dealer and they replaced the thermostat a few days later the gauge went haywire again.it gets worse when i fill up with gas and tends to mirror the gas gauge reading most of the time.4. The key will not come out of the ignition when turning off the car. This is extremely frustrating.i put the car in park, turn the key off, the engine turns off but the key will not come out of the ignition.have to turn car back on, put it in and out of park, turn the wheel, back up, drive forward or just sit and wait a few minutes and it comes out.5. Occasionally the electronics go crazy - the turn signals won't work and the radio shuts down.it makes a sound when it does this as well, like a clicking noise but it only lasts for a few seconds and i can't figure out what causes it.
2007 chevrolet equinox power steering control module failure.service stabilitrak light and message appeared, power steering was working when i parked the car.a few hours later, i cranked the car and the power steering was completely non-functional.extremely hard to turn wheel, could cause crash when vehicle cannot turn correctly.took to dealership, technician stated the power steering control module (computer) was bad and needed to be replaced.
I got into my car after grocery shopping.i started the car, put the car in reverse and tried to turn.my car was very difficult to turn, so i checked my rpms to make sure my car was actually started.the space in front of me was empty, so i pulled forward and tried to turn again.my car wouldn't turn at all, so i called my husband and he came and drove my car home.we live only a few miles from the store and there is only one turn.he said it took all of his strength to turn into our neighborhood.we had the fuse tested and it is not the fuse.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure was recurring. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle's power settings needed to be reset. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
On two occasions the power steering has gone out while i started my car.each time this occurred i was unable to steer the vehicle.it was very dangerous to drive as it was very difficult to make right and left hand turns.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact pulled over, restarted the vehicle, and the stabilitrak warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
"takata recall " fuel gage going crazy 10- 16 -2016steering locked up hard to steer 10-2014 i was driveinganti skid work and does not work. 10-2009 until now while driveing
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power steering suddenly failed. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available. The vin was not available.
While driving home my car suddenly became very very hard to steer i could not make right or left turns without extreme difficulty turning the wheel. In fact it felt like the power steering had completely went out in the 2007 equinox. When i went to the chevrolet garage they were no help but to tell me they would not do a thing until i paid $89 they would not even say if this was an issue experienced by anyone else in the past or about how much it could even cost if they found something. When i left the car started to act correctly but the stabilitrak service light came off and on again we asked about this at the garage they would not comment on that until we paid $89.00. As i did not feel safe at all driving the car i remembered another place here in town that handled cars and the rebuilding of most any main featured items from motors to transmissions and went there the auto mechanic took the car for a drive of course the stabilitrak service light did not come on but the steering once again acted up. He immediate informed me that it was the power steering motor and we ordered it and had it installed last week june 20th.the garage had a lot of trouble getting the part because they had to deal with a dealer here in town and they gave them a very hard time. During this wait to get the part and have it installed the steering only acted up during the cold months but once the weather warmed up i did not have a problem and the light issue stopped. With the new motor the car drove well this weekend but now the light has again come on for the stabilitrak service. This is so very annoying as i have no faith in the dealerships here as all they can say we need $89 to even step over to look at it. Believe me when i say i will never buy a chevy again.
I had my rear brakes replaced and then a week later the service stabilitrak light came on. I took it back to the dealership i got my brakes replaced at and the light went off and they didn't find anything wrong. The light went off and on intermittently for weeks and then finally turned off. Next i started having problems getting the key out of the ignition after turning the car off. I would have to turn the car back on, put my foot on the brake, and turn it off again to get the key out sometimes several times in a row. Now i drove my car and parked and everything was fine and then i turned it on a few hours later and the power steering failed. I took it to the dealership and they say the power steering control module is bad and needs to be replaced. My issues are the exact same as many other drivers have noted and my car is not part of a recall, but the power steering suddenly failing with no warning light months after the dealership said it was fine and replaced brakes seems odd. There is obviously a defect to the power steering in the equinox that's leading to erratic warning lights, key removal difficulties, and power steering suddenly going out. Chevy needs to do something!
Over the past few days, my stabilitrak light had come on and off while driving or just sitting in the car. Pulling into my drivewaytoday i noticed that the light came back on for the stabilitrak and then it became increasing hard to maneuver my steering wheel. I pulled into my driveway and cut off the ignition waited a few minutes and turned the car back on to see if this would help but to no avail. I have now taken the car to my local chevrolet dealer.
2007 equinox chevrolet -the ignition has been locking up and key could not be removed.dealership has replaced ignition three times and it still locked up. Today the wheel is locked, the gear shift is locked up and nothing will move. They are sending a tow truck to haul it into the shop again. My complaint is not the dealership it is chevrolet.the internet lists thousands of equinox's with the same issue and a recall should have been done to pull these in and fix the issue once and for all at no cost to the consumer. I think it is time for a class action suit against chevrolet.my issue has been ongoing for since this past winter.
The second day we owned the car, i started it, put it in drive and had no power steering.the car dealership said that nothing showed up on the car's computer.it has happened intermittently for 6 years.when it happens, i shut the car off and re-start it and the power steering works.
Power steering module went out and i need that module, ibought it used and i did not know anything of a recall i was not told anything about it.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that the very first day he took the vehicle home, it broke down.all the instrument panel lights illuminated and flickered, and the vehicle would stall.while driving 25 mph, the vehicle would completely shut down and lost all power steering and braking ability.the computer would reset itself and then restart.the failure would occur intermittently.he took the vehicle to the dealer approximately 14-15 times and they attempted to repair the failure, but it was never remedied.after he stated that the vehicle was a lemon, the dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.he consulted the manufacturer and was informed that if the dealer could not duplicate the failure.the current mileage was 6,025 and failure mileage was approximately 10.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the electronic fuel pump failed.the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact was driving 25 mph and attempting to make a right turn when the steering column failed. The contact stated that the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised her that the steering column would need replacing. The manufacture advised that they would take the liability for the parts but the contact would be held responsible for the labor costs. The failure and current mileage was 32,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. When the vehicle was started, the stabilitrack warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. The dealer stated that the power steering module failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,554.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that while traveling 15 mph, the traction control light illuminated and immediately after the shocks and the brakes engaged independently.the contact mentioned that the vehicle decelerated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure recurred only once.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. Updated 8/19/14updated 8/29/2017
At least 10 times over the course of the past year , the key would not turn the ignition and sometimes the key gets stuck.after numerous attempts of jiggling the key and trying to move the steering wheel (which seems to be locked when this happens) i get the key to turn. I just took it to the dealer two months ago and they said everything was working as normal.if this is normal, what is abnormal?this happened to my sister's aveo and they replaced her ignition, but her key still gets stuck sometimes.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. When the vehicle was started, the stabilitrack warning indicator illuminated intermittently and the contact had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. The dealer stated that the power steering module failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 55 mph,the steering light illuminated on the dashboard and the steering wheel became very stiff.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. Approximately 1 year later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and it was repaired. Upon receiving the vehicle from the authorized dealer he noticed that the steering service light was still illuminated on the dashboard. The failure mileage was 14,000. The current mileage was 15,000. The vin was unavailable.
Power steering stopped working.it was working fine, i parked went in to school to get daughter came out and it wasn't working.service stabilitrak light on.
17 yr old daughter driving home from school and power steering failed.dealer diagnosed problem as a failed power steering module. Cost to replace $730.00.seems that with all the complaints and similar recalls on other gm vehicles,gm should issue a recall as this is obviously a known defect and has the potential to result in serious or fatal injury.
I had 2 chevy equinox 2007 model, loaded. First vehicle repurchased due to multiple episodes of stabilitrak failure, turn signals quit working, radio problems, passenger system airbag not working, and finally failure of main airbag system.given exact twin of first car, as thought that car was just a lemon. 2nd equinox had 2 episodes of stabilitrak failure, and a new steering column placed, and then had total system failure of the steering, brakes, gas, stabilitrak, and airbag system while driving the vehicle. I had absolutely no control over any of these systems! you could turn my steering wheel 360 degrees, and the wheels never moved, the brakes didn't work, the gas didn't work, and all alarms were going off that the systems, including the airbags were not working. Luckily, no one was injured as i had just begun making a turn into roadway and all vehicles coming at me both ways were able to swerve, and the car was going slow enough and over a slight incline that it rolled to a stop just before hitting a steel light post. This car was also repurchased. Something is very wrong in the engineering of this vehicle and i am concerned for all the other people owning/driving this vehicle.
I have the 2007 chevrolet equinox which been a lemon since new.among the many breakdowns over the three years the driver side power lock does not work and the most glaring is the sudden failure of the power steering assist motor. My wife was putting air in the tire and the battery failed.the battery needed a sudden recharge.why pay on a vehicle with constant breakdowns.the repairs alone on the power steering assist motor are over 700 dollars to also get the stabilitrak light off.the recall of the power steering assist motor on the chevrolet cobalt needs to extend to the chevrolet equinox as well.now with no money to fix the motor, the driving has and is an adventure with no power steering.even if i could fix the vehicle myself, the part is virtually unavailable.
I own a 2007 chevy equinox i was on the highway when my suv steering wheel got very hard on me, couldn't even move it at all, i got very scared got of the freeway. I parked to the side to see what was wrong waited for a bit started with my vehicle again but couldn't move the steering wheel very hard to move by that point i just wanted to go home, no lights came on to warn me of problem.then the tracking control and stability lights came on after 45min. Got home parked the vehicle. Next day the steering wheel was okeverything seemed ok.today (06/25/2013) same problem steering wheel very hard couldn't turn left nor right almost had an accident. Took it to car dealer chevrolet was diagnose with power steering module control price $798.50 this definitely needs to be a recall.help
My chevrolet equinox power steering locked up while backing out of the drive way. Gm is recalling certain vehicles with the power steering locking up. It bothers me that certain vehicles are being recalled when others are not with the same problem. I have gone online to find other people that have encountered the same issue with this vehicle.it is very inconvenient to have to come out of pocket to pay for a replacement gm should have taken care of.
I was pulling out of a parking spot at walmartand i couldn't turn the wheel
I had to jump start my vehicle and my power steering was not working.
I own a 2007 chevrolet equinox, and since i bought it, i have had several issues with the power steering. The first time, i started the vehicle and the power steering went out briefly. I had to use excessive force to turn thesteering wheel. Another time, i was on the highway when the steering wheel got very hard on me, and i couldn't move the steering wheel, extremely hard to turn the wheel. When it happens, i shut the vehicle off and re-started it, sometimes the power steering works and sometimes it doesn't. The tracking control and service stabilitrak warning lights came on since the first time. It had happened intermittently for 3 years. Until i took it to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed power steering control module failure. I had to spent a lot of money to fix the problem. Recently, i have had another issue, the key gets stuck. The key will not come out of the ignition when turning off the vehicle. I put the car in park, turn the key off, the engine turns off, but the key will not come out of the ignition. After numerous attempts of jiggling the key and trying to move the steering wheel, i get the key to turn. All this is dangerous and the same time frustrating. Fortunately, i have not been involved in a crash.
I'm having issues with steering my wheel.it is hard to turn.
On saturday may 25, 2013 my 2007 chevrolet equinox would not start.the key had gotten stuck in the ignition and i did not remove it and i think that killed the battery.i tried to jump start the car with no success.finally on sunday may 26,2013 i had a professional come jump start it.after it started the power steering went out and the stabilitrak warning light came on.this has never happened before and i don't know what's causing it.i read in the forum that there were several other equinox's with the same problem.i think it should be a recall.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed and the stabilitrac warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin was not available.
Power steering quit working
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated while driving in reverse out of the drive way she lost control of the vehicle due to the power steering failure.the steering wheel was hard to turn.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the power steering control module. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage 149,000.updated 5/27/14 updated 06/17/14 ma
No power steering, stabilitrak light on, car will not start
First off, i love my vehicle. I bought it used 1/11, have had it less than 2 years. I've already had to have a complete transmission replacement earlier this year, and now this. Upon purchase, mileage was 85k. Mileage is currently approx 94k. Therefore, these damages are not by fault of heavy driving, etc... On friday, 11/9/12, i drove about 5 miles from my home to take my son to a job interview in a mall plaza. I pulled into a parking spot, turned the car off and waited while he went inside. Approx 20 mins later he came out. I started the vehicle and pulled out of the parking spot. As i was leaving the mall parking area, driving through the lot, all of a sudden i had no control of the steering. It "froze up" and wouldn't steer. Luckily, i was able to brake and not crash into any cars around me. I was horrified! this has never happened to me before with any other vehicle, ever! after i realized it was a steering issue and nothing involving the engine, etc.. I was able to pull into another parking space(barely able to steer)to sit safely and wait for help. I first called a friend to bring me power steering fluid, thinking that was the issue. But, upon waiting for them to arrive i researched and saw other complaints that it does not take fluid, instead there is a "steering motor". I then called aaa, not knowing how safe/unsafe it was for me to chance driving home. I had aaa tow my vehicle to my home. My vehicle has been sitting in my driveway since then. I am a single parent and it's hard enough financially trying to make it day to day, let alone enduring unnecessary car repairs back to back on a vehicle i purchased due to the upstanding reputation of chevy cars. I am appalled that there is no recall for this apparent defect and no care from chevy for safety of its drivers/owners! i am extremely disappointed and want something done. Asap.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated there was no specific time or speed when the steering would fail. The contact took the vehicle to the mechanic and was told the power steering control module had failed. The contact then took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage and current mileages were 97,000.
Power steering failure. Immediately after start up power steering did not operate. Dashboardwarning read service stabilitrack. Drove home approximately 8 miles without power assist.after restarting the vehicle at home power steering appeared to be normal, but service stabilitrack warningwas still lit. A quick look on the internet showed multiple instances of this problem in chevrolet malibu with similar power steering. Car will be brought to dealer next week. This is a safety issue.
2007 chevy equinox with transmission failure. Customer states the vehicle started bucking when it was shifting gears. She stated that the dealer said it was the power steering. She stated the engine and stabilitrak lights illuminated.not long after the consumer picked the vehicle up from the dealer, the vehicle repeated the same noise and the vehicle would not move forward while in drive. The consumer had to drive in reverse to get the vehicle to a safe place
The chevy equinox has a history of water leaking into the spare tire wheelwell.my 2007 equinox is no exception.it was repaired in 2009 underwarranty.the repair lasted for a while then the wheelwell started filling up with water again.last summer i was using a wet and dry vac to take the water out, only to have it fill up later on.gm put out a maintenance bulletin in 2009 for this problem.their instructions did not fix the problem.there is no recall for this, why i don not know.the water creates a terrible smell, fogs up the windows on the inside, creates ice on the inside of the windows during the winter, can create mold throughout the carpeting and seats and is just a complete pain in the ass to keep dealing with this.why has there been no recall on this issue?many, many, many complaints are out there on this problem with no coverage from gm.this is not an owner cause.it is a manufacturing cause.owners of the equinox need a recall inorder to take care of this without payments from the customer.check it out and see how big this problem is.this is a problem with various gm vehicles and years.
My front door handles have both fallen off my car.they just came off after opening the door. The plastic is very thin where they are connected and snap off.i replaced my passenger side about five months ago and now i need to replace my driver side. Its real hard to get in and out of the car with no door handle.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the srs warning lamp was illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would sporadically fail to start. The contact also added that when driving in inclement weather, the spare tire well would fill with water. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 36,000.
My equinox is full of water where the spare tire is and it the water has leaked all into the rugs.i did not know how this was happening until the past rain storm. When we looked at the spare tire compartment it was full of water.my car smells like mildew and my daughter has had a horrible cough for the past few weeks.i fear she has mold in her lungs. When i go online there are multiple complaints on this same issue.it seems there is a faulty seal and it leaks all through the car.it took years to get the recall for the electrical issues in my care that broke down at least 5 times from faulty spark plugs.now chevy wants me to $370 for them just to look at the car.please look into as i cannot afford the cost of this and my car makes squishing noises and smells so horribly that i probably cant even sell it.
The interior floor of my 2007 chevy equinox is wet. There is a leak somewhere in this vehicle and when i googled "my equinox leaks" there are many others with the same problem. I noticed a smell in the car a few months ago and cleaned the entire car from top to bottom and found nothing that would cause any orders. This order smells like mold and chemicals mixed together. It is awful. As i was cleaning the car to find the smell i noticed the rear passenger floors were wet, not damp, wet. I have tried everything to get rid of the water but nothing works. The other internet positing, which there are problem a good 100 or more, all have the same problem as mine. Gm has ignored their requests for help. Please help us get gm to fix this defect. Thank this is a health issue, the smell this problem is creating is toxic....
Extensive water intrusion in the spare tire well.this has been occurring more often in the last year.approximately 4-5 inches of water is filling following a rain storm.
Leakage in vehicle rear spare tire well. Transferred onto rear passenger floor/carpet. All windows foggy from inside and must keep defogger on at all times (even in heat) to keep windows clear for visibility. Mold and mildew from water causing illness in family.
My 2007 chevrolet equinox keeps taking on water in the spare tire compartment in the rear of the vehicle. When driving down hill, the water will enter the inside of vehicle thus wetting the carpet on the floor of the vehicle. How the water enters the vehicle can not be determined. The vehicle has been resealed around the rear door of the vehicle and this has not solved the problem. The water must be entering the vehicle from the undercarriage. I have read complaints from other 2007 chevrolet equinox owners. Based on their complaints, they are not getting any resolution from general motors. This moisture in vehicle can cause mildew to occur in the vehicle. This can be hazardous to the occupants.
2007 chevy equinox. Water leaks into spare tire well. I never had occasion to look in the spare tire well as i have never had a flat tire so i don't know when it started leaking. But after checking on the internet i find that this is an ongoing problem with this vehicle from the very first time that gm started producing this vehicle.
The contact owns 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had a major fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). Also, the contact mentioned that the instrument panel failed intermittently on numerous occasions and multiple warning lights illuminated. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility). In addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminate for an extended period of time and it was not confirmed by the local dealer if the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id numbers:07v520000 (air bags) and 07v344000 (air bags). The vehicle was to be further inspected in order to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500. Updated 08/28/14*lj updated 09/4/2014the consumer stated the vehicle was repeatedly taken to the dealer, due to loss of power. The vehicle would not accelerate, the engine began jerking and the engine light constantly stayed on.the transmission was slipping, also. Updated 10/15/14.
In july of 2010, i noticed the sound of liquid coming from the back that wasn't normal.i just assumed at this point that it was my gas and i just never paid attention to it...i had convinced myself of that because i knew we didn't have drinks or anything in the car.in december, my husband accused me of having a milk cup in the car from my son.nothing there, no food or drinks, etc.as we were looking for whatever was causing this terrible smell that smelled like a milk cup had sit in 100 degree temperature in my car, we noticed the carpet was wet.the smell was so bad that we had to roll the windows down and in january where we live it is 10 to 40 degrees, so either temperature...not warm enough for windows down.i was then accused of spilling the milk...crazy!i knew i had not!i got to reading online and found out about the leak in the spare tire well.my husband felt so bad because i did not do it!the water was standing in my spare tire well and leaking out into the whole back floorboard!soaking wet!that explained why every time we rode the car we got sick...literally sick.from upset stomachs, to stuffy noses, to burning eyes and noses, etc...no kidding!mildew or mold...it doesn't matter!neither are good.gm says they won't pay for or even look at for free.just to have diagnosed is $80.00 not including the repair!they say i could have left the liftgate open when it rained...oh come on!!!!!!!!just own up to it and fix your problems!if that were the case i wouldn't have left it there for 6-8 months!!!!i would have sucked it up with a shop vac at least before it flooded my car and made us all sick!i am very upset with gm regarding this issue.my car is out of warranty and gm will not fix their issues that "how many others are having again"?this is uncalled for and very poor business for our american's employment, people will start buying foreign made!need a resolution and not out of my pocket!!!
My front door handles have both fallen off my car.they just came off after opening the door. The plastic is very thin where they are connected and snap off.i replaced my passenger side about five months ago and now i need to replace my driver side. Its real hard to get in and out of the car with no door handle.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The vehicle was parked when the contact noticed that the rear floorboard soaking wet and mold was beginning to develop. After examining the vehicle further, the contact noticed there was a puddle of water settled within the spare tire compartment. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 49,300.
Rear tire well filled with water that was stinky and moldy.all leaked into the cab of the equinox, thus making the carpet stinky and moldy too. There is obviously a leak somewhere in the hatch making the tire well fill up all the time.a co-worker of mine has the same car, make, model and year and has the same problem.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the air bag off indicator light fails to illuminate when a passenger is seated.the dealer stated that the vehicle does not operate due to bone structure.the current mileage is 6,500 and failure mileage was 6,300.the consumer stated after 2 attempts to have the vehicle repaired she is concerned this is a major malfunction and life threatening defect and wants to reimbursed for the vehicle purchase to repurchase a different vehicle. The dealer stated traction control light comes on and the cupholder in console is broken.updated 09/05/07
I had to have my trunk compartment replaced and some areas around the frame of the body re-sealed due to excess water accumulating in the spare time area.i was first told by the dealer repair shop that it was a defect but when i requested reimbursement gm denied that the dealer ever told them this. I believe gm is denying that there are some structural problems with this year and model and my fear is that another year down the road there will be other issues with the frame/body of this model vehicle. Also, it bothers me that we are encouraged to "buy american" but the american car makers do not want to stand up to their promise of good makemanship.i am disappointed and especially with the dishonesty at the corporate level of this corporation.
Hello,i noticed a horrible mildew smell about a couple of weeks ago when i had changed the cabin air filter.never had an issue until then, i took out the cabin filter thinking that i had not properly sealed the housingonly to find that it was secured properly and it smells fine. This is very frustrating since i am very knowledgeable about cars. I have read tons of posts about water leaking into the spare tire well and i looked there but found no water and the smell is not coming from that location.does anyone have any other recommendations or other know how to what i can do to rid the car. I just sprayed fabreeze on the carpet.
Water leaking into the spare tire well. Six inches of water found! discovered when rear seat floor was saturated from the sloshing in the spare tire area. First 60,000 miles vehicle was kept in garage. Recently began leaving it outside, rainy weather occurred, hence flooding of spare tire area. Dealer does not accept as "factory defect" gm bulletin document id:2198426.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that water penetrated the interior of the vehicle via the spare tire compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that mold had developed inside of the cabin as a result of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 29,951.
I had to have my trunk compartment replaced and some areas around the frame of the body re-sealed due to excess water accumulating in the spare time area.i was first told by the dealer repair shop that it was a defect but when i requested reimbursement gm denied that the dealer ever told them this. I believe gm is denying that there are some structural problems with this year and model and my fear is that another year down the road there will be other issues with the frame/body of this model vehicle. Also, it bothers me that we are encouraged to "buy american" but the american car makers do not want to stand up to their promise of good makemanship.i am disappointed and especially with the dishonesty at the corporate level of this corporation.
The stabilitrac comes on it seems every 4-6 months and each time i take to the dealer (twice since purchase) they make adjustments but the light/issue comes back.when the light is on and it rains the traction on the surface is terrible! the vehicle pulls and presents an issue of safety for the driver.
The car leaks with water when rain due to improper sealing around roof of car on driver and passenger side door of the vehicle. Vehicle floods with water when raining or going through car wash. Water runs down through molden of doors onto floor underneath brake pedal and gas pedal.
There is an awful smell in the back of the car (mold) and water is building up on the floor of the car.whenever it rains heavy water is seeping into the car and onto the back floor.the smell is becoming unbearable to ride in the car.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. He contact stated the vehicle was parked during a rain storm and the rear seats and spare tire well were soaked with water. The dealer advised that the body seal would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 43,000.
I was driving my 2007 equinox yesterday when i had to hit the breaks a surge of water came from under my backseat soaking all the carpet.after that i looked in the trunk.the trunk was dry so i lifted it up to check by the spare tire and found a ton of water.my car has had a funky smell for awhile now.i am not sure how long the water has been collecting.but this is a major health issue.i have two small children and i have no idea how long we have been breathing in this mold and mildew.gm please help with this issue.i have read many other cases here on the internet.this is a manufactures defect!
On 05/05/13 my 7 year old daughter noticed that the backseat floorboards where wet.it's been raining a lot so i shrugged it off without checking.on 05/06/13 i noticed puddling in the front drivers side floorboard.remembering what my 7 year old had said i looked back to find standing water in the back seat floor boards!!!i researched online and checked the spare tire well as recommended.it had standing water!i called the dealerships service center and they advised me that i would have to pay $265 for a "water leak diagnostic".then i would have to pay for whatever the issue is because i am not under warranty.i have 2 children and am worried about mold.not sure how i am going to fix this without bankrupting.i sucked it all out with a wet vac and will continue to work on the carpet every day.someone help!!
Spare tire well under the floor in the rear of my equinox fills with water.this morning it had more than two inches.i did not realize this was happening and i do not know where it is coming from.my neighbor has the same problem as does his coworker (both are fleet vehicles).he just told me about it and i looked in mine.he has gotten a new company car as he was getting sick from mold from the leak.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 mph, the abs warning and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed that the brake pedal vibrated when the pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (rosner chevrolet, 800 s harbor city blvd, melbourne, fl 32901) where it was diagnosed that the front driver side tire sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the front driver's door failed to open from the inside. The door was opened by pulling the window down. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 866-790-5600 and stated that the contact needed to take the vehicle to the dealer. Case number: 8-3496059432 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
During the winter i began to hear water moving around somewhere in my vehicle as i drove around but had no idea where this sound was coming from. I was vacuuming my vehicle one day and the carpet was completely soaked. I began to research online and found that many equinox owners had leak problems and they had found water had accumulated in the spare tire well. I checked the spare tire well and sure enough approximately 9 inches of water had accumulated in there.i cleared out that water but water is still somewhere in the front end of the vehicle because i can hear it as i drive, water also leaks through the overhead lighting.i contacted gm and they advised i bring the vehicle to one of their repair shops for assessment, the shop stated the problem is the sunroof module at a cost $2600.after this assessment gm notified me that they are unable to offer repair assistance because the vehicle is out of warranty, something they knew prior to requesting i bring the vehicle to the shop and having me spend approximately $200. This is clearly a manufacturing issue which many equinox customers have and gm is not accepting responsibility for. I find it hard to believe that they are able to get away with this.i am now stuck with a vehicle that holds water in the body, a carpet which has gotten wet and will more than likely continue to get wet so it has a constant odor and a vehicle which leaks through theoverhead lighting, seems very unsafe.the water trapped in the body of the vehicle will more than likely cause the vehicle to rust and perhaps even cause more serious problems.this is not fair to the consumer, gm should be held accountable for the defect in this and other equinox vehicles, to issue a recall for the repair of this defect is the least gm can do for their customers.
Noticed the paint is peeling off the back lift gate. It has continued to peel since. There is no rust. Took it to a dealer and he said he thought there was a recall due to the paint not adhering correctly. It's the only area on the vehicle and it looks terrible. Please let me know if this is covered by gm. Thank you
My vehicle was stationary. My vehicle was parked in the carport for a few weeks. When i can back to the vehicle it was covered in mold.it was all over the dashboard and the seats. I looked online and a lot of consumers were experiencing the same problem. There is a water leak. The spare tire well has a lot of water in it. Gm has a document id number 2198426 describing how to fix this water leak. I feel since a lot of consumers are going through this; then it should be recalled.
We own a 2007 equinox, our friend stated that his equinox had water in the spare tire compartment. We have been getting sick for a while and didn't know why. We looked in our spare tire compartment and there was a foot of water. Now we cannot drive this vehicle for health reasons. Gm knew about this problem for there are 3 service bulletins for this problem. They will not help us with a trade assist and we cannot drive it due to the mold. We have condensation in the inside of the vehicle and have to wipe it off with a towel before we can drive it. The vehicle is full of mold! i'm sure this vehicle has been leaking since day one!
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 mph, the abs warning and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed that the brake pedal vibrated when the pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (rosner chevrolet, 800 s harbor city blvd, melbourne, fl 32901) where it was diagnosed that the front driver side tire sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the front driver's door failed to open from the inside. The door was opened by pulling the window down. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 866-790-5600 and stated that the contact needed to take the vehicle to the dealer. Case number: 8-3496059432 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.ever since the vehicle was purchased, the contact heard a ticking sound in the engine compartment.he stated that the vehicle had poor fuel mileage.the contact also had to jump from the vehicle because the serpentine belt caught a wire that was not in a wiring harness as it should have been.the contact also experienced stabilatrac failure on two separate occasions, which caused the power steering to fail.he has been injured twice because the rear hatch door struts failed and struck him in the head.the tires that came on the vehicle were severely worn and the turn signals would not shut off.the two front doors and the rear hatch door cracks and makes squeaking noises.some repairs have been made; however, the rear hatch needs to be repaired along with the ticking sound in the engine.the failure mileage was 170 and current mileage was 26,000.
I contacted gm about the issues,they made an appointment at a dealer,when i took it their the dealer refused making up every excuse he could,called gm several times but they say these items would be fixed ,it is all screwed up,gm does not give a [xxx] about these hazards,problems still exist,reference number is [xxx],their have been recalls except for ohio,give me a break,that is the stupidest thing since the vehicle has so many recalls...........................tail gate door does not open,motor is not working,potential hazard.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Engine light turns on and says the stabilitrak needs servicing as well as the traction control and that they are off, also says that engine power is reduced. This has happened about 5 times in the past 2 months and each time that i have an appointment, the light goes off and the dealer says they cannot diagnose without a check engine light on.this concerns me. Autozone hooked up there little gadget while it was on once and indicated that the throttle position sensor may be the culprit, said it came up three times. Power steering column locks up when i turn on vehicle, this has happened a few times in the past 3 years, each time i take to dealer, they cannot duplicate the problem and therefore cannot fix it.i have had vehicle since july of 2007.my current mileage is 42,998the first error with column started probably in october of 2007 and occurs every so often but by the time i get it to dealer, it cannot be duplicated.what i have to do is turn the car on and off until it "registers" and then the column works otherwise it is very stiff and hard to nearly impossible to turn.
I purchased a 2007 chevy equinox from a private party back in january but due to a mix-up with the title and the previous owner i could not title the car and start driving it until march. I've noticed lately a strong smell of gas and a very loud clunking noise from the driver side front wheel. I took it to a local shop in my town and was told i had a gas leak at the top of the tank and that the sway bar linkage needed to be replaced . In doing my research i found that there was a recall for the fuel leak on the 2007 equinoxes and that many people have had problems with the sway bar linkage going bad and the service stable track light constantly staying on. I also have the problem stating all wheel drive off flashing on my screen.i found that many people put their vin numbers in the search window and found theirs not to be part of the recall but i'm wondering whyif more than just the previous recalled vehicles are having the same issue wouldn't they want another recall issued for the ones that haven't been repaired. I just took it to a gm dealer today in my hometown and they want over $1,400 to fix just the fuel leakage problem i need to know what gm is going to do about it. I don't have 1400 extra dollars to fix this gas leak and i'm scared to drive the vehicle for fear of it starting on fire.
"takata recall" stability traction control indicator lights. No warning for brake problem. The brakes locked up and wouldn't stop or slow the car before entering a curve on a major highway.
I was driving on the highway when the vehicle lost power and started shaking really badly...i would push on the gas to try to gain power but the vehicle did not respond. I exited to the nearest autozone and had it testes. .something to do with the gsr valve and throttle and fuel system. So i changed the parts that i could but now it's having the same reaction. Now the air conditioning is not working properly as well.i've had to buy tires but they keep wearing because something is wrong with the stability track.the air bags need service. And now just two days ago something is wrong with the speedometer. The motor also makes a weird sound. ..over all i don't feel safe in my vehicle anymore. Now the vehicle still shakes and i have to buy tires again.it shakes very badly. Ai just did an oil change and it already needs more oil.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.while driving 65 mph, the contact experienced difficulty steering.he returned the vehicle to the dealer at approximately 1,500 miles, and they replaced a rear tire for a thumping issue that was heard while driving at low speeds.after the visit to the dealer, the low speed driving improved; however, the highway speed driving did not.the contact returned to the dealer the following day because the thumping noise recurred while driving at low speeds.the highway speed failure continued, but improved only slightly.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was 5,000 and failure mileage was 36.updated 02-14-08.
Car sputters and stalls sometimes while driving and sometimes when excelerating.can be driving down the street or getting onto the freeway.
Took car in for vibrations. Tried replacing tires to see if that was problem. It was not, it was u-joint worn into flange and center support bearing has excessive play. Replaced rear driveshaft asm with center support bearing.
My wife's equinox was traveling at around 45 mph when axle broke and caused her to crash hitting another vehicle causing minimal damage to it, then it wen down a 10 ft embankment and hit a concrete wall head on. She had to be cut out of vehicle and car was totaled.the axle broke in half. We believe that this contributed to the accident.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle.the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the front passenger side hub bearings were defective.the vehicle was repaired.approximately two months later, she noticed that the abs indicator was illuminating on the instrument control panel.the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the box for the all-wheel drive was defective and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired again.recently, while driving approximately 3-4 mph, the contact heard a popping noise while making a right turn.the vehicle also began to vibrate.when she applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not gain speed and began vibrating uncontrollably.she pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the dealer.the contact was informed that there were no defects with the vehicle.the vehicle has not been repaired for the latest failure.the manufacturer was not notified.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was 39,006 and failure mileage was 30,000.
Purchased vehicle in sept 07 and started noticing a knocking noise from the front end of the vehicle at about 2000 miles. The noise would occur during slow reverse, slow forward, and turning at slow speeds at intermittent times. We have taken the vehicle to three different dealers and they have all stated that they could not hear the noise. I am currently at 21,000 miles and we still hear the noise and we can not find anyone willing to perform the proper check on the vehicle to locate the cause.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that while traveling 15 mph, the traction control light illuminated and immediately after the shocks and the brakes engaged independently.the contact mentioned that the vehicle decelerated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure recurred only once.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. Updated 8/19/14updated 8/29/2017
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. After the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine wheel alignment, the vehicle displayed other failures. While driving at various speeds, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the stabilizer track failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was inoperable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Air pressure sensor on rear driver tire indicated 28 pounds.when the mechanic turned the cap to remove it from the valve stem, the stem broke off (due to corrosion).dealer says the wrong caps were on it it - it should have been metal caps.i bought this vehicle from this dealership but they say they have no responsibility.after getting the sensor and valve stem replaced ($86), i brought the tire back and put it back on.checked remaining valve stems and another one broke off on the front passenger side.another $85 and i will eventually have to replace the other two.dealer is the only one who has checked my air pressure (during oil changes and multi-point inspections) and never mentioned i had the wrong caps on the valve stems.i have contacted general motors with my safety concern.had i been driving when the valve stem blew out, i could've easily been injured or killed.gm maintains there is no recall on this issue and will not pursue the issue.i not only feel this should be a recall, but i feel they owe my money back to me.this is the first gm product i've had (jeep/chrysler products in the past).i'm disappointed in the excuses the dealership gave me (wrong valve caps, moisture got underneath and caused corrosion) and with gm's response, since it doesn't have a recall on it, we really don't care if you could have been killed.i have already begun telling equinox and torrent drivers to check their valve stems!shame on you gm.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.ever since the vehicle was purchased, the contact heard a ticking sound in the engine compartment.he stated that the vehicle had poor fuel mileage.the contact also had to jump from the vehicle because the serpentine belt caught a wire that was not in a wiring harness as it should have been.the contact also experienced stabilatrac failure on two separate occasions, which caused the power steering to fail.he has been injured twice because the rear hatch door struts failed and struck him in the head.the tires that came on the vehicle were severely worn and the turn signals would not shut off.the two front doors and the rear hatch door cracks and makes squeaking noises.some repairs have been made; however, the rear hatch needs to be repaired along with the ticking sound in the engine.the failure mileage was 170 and current mileage was 26,000.
Have had my 07 equinox for 1 month and 1 week and the area in the back where the spare tire is has filled with water more than once. Last night i was driving it in the rain and a very loud vibrating noise came and went as i was driving the entire trip. I took it to the dealer and they couldn't find a leak. I also found out that my bearings to my alternator are worn. Not very happy with my expensive purchase that is turning into more expense as i didn't get a warranty. Who needs a warranty on a 2 year old car? well apparently you need one on a 2007 equinox. Very disappointed in my purchase.
Found tire partially flat after being parked overnight,( approx 14 lbs air left in tire) drove vehicle to gas station nearby to fill with air. Filled tire with air,when removing the air chuck form valve stem the tip of the valve stem broke off ejecting the valvecore and thus the tire rapidly started loosing air. After further investigation, i found that the valve stem was not made of steel or brass but of aluminum. I had to have the whole valve component replaced at my local dealer and the tire was checked for leakage and since the valve was replaced it has maintained air.this valve unit is on a 2007 chevrolet equinox. I have researched this component and found that it is made by siemans-vdo a continental corp. I thought i would make you aware of this since i feel this could result in some serious accidents. It seems to me that these valve stems should be made of steel since they are an exterior component, subject to some abuse(ie:curbs,muddy roads,car washes etc.)
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact started the ignition and the front passenger side air bag warning indicator began to illuminate continuously. The passenger seat was occupied at the time of the failure. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred when the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer seven times for the failure. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 24,283. Updated 12/21/12*lj updated 1/9/2013
Extensive water intrusion in the spare tire well.this has been occurring more often in the last year.approximately 4-5 inches of water is filling following a rain storm.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. In september 2010, the contact discovered that the front driver side tire was flat. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the valve stem had broken off. The rear driver side valve stem had also broken off. The mechanic stated that it was normal for the valve stems to break. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 54,000.
2007 chevrolet equinox service stabilitrak, service traction control, engine power reduced,received these faults numerous times all at once, car has been in shop ( dealer ) now going on 5 times, main concern being engine power reduced and has almost caused an accident on several occasions while merging into traffic, this has been going on now since feb 2010.
Traction control system activated at approx 50mph due to water on road.during traction system operation, the vehicle transmission downshifted to a lower gear, causing partial loss of control and path deviation into the adjacent lane.this has recurred several times on different occasions.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and lost power. The stability control and the traction control warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be found. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist who stated that the failure was not due to the transmission. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.
I was driving home from work on a busy interstate going nearly 60 mph when my traction control light came on, i lost engine power, my car jerked because of this and i was nearly hit from behind.this is a huge safety problem and should be fixed.after reading other complaints about the same issue, when is gm going to do something about this obvious problem for the consumer?
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. After the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine wheel alignment, the vehicle displayed other failures. While driving at various speeds, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the stabilizer track failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was inoperable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
We were traveling 3-28-2013 and were about a hundred miles from our destination when the service stabilitrac, service traction control and check engine light came on. Less than a year prior to this on 4-19-2012 we had a similar incident, which happened to be the power steering control module. We made it home 4-2-2013 and took it to the shop and found out the egr valve need replacing. I replace the egr valve and cleared the codes. All was well till 4-7-2013 when the service stabilitrac and service traction control lights came on again. I have not had a chance to look into this.
I bought a 2007 chevrolet equinox in 2010.it has a problem withservice stabilitrak and check engine light on.i called service advisor at chevy dealership and needs to run diagnostic to find out problem with stabilitrak.the vehicle has over 71,000 miles, should be covered with drive train warranty. I will need to pay for diagnostic first, then the problem will be covered under warranty.i feel the warranty for drive train should cover the diagnostic charge and parts, labor.now i cannot bring vehicle in to service until $$ are covered for diagnostic check.the warranty covers used cars drive train.let me know, and let the dealership know about this complaint.gateway chevrolet. 9901 w papago fwyavondale, az 85323, telephone 623-932-4389.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle displayed a message that the traction control was off, stable traction needed servicing, and engine power was reduced. The vehicle was taken to a local shop who was unable to diagnosed the problem but advised to chance the air filter. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 44,000 and current mileage was 45, 000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was stationary, the stabilitrak, traction control, and engine warning indicators remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle performed as if the emergency brake were engaged. The vehicle was diagnosed; however, the details were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.
2007 chevy equinox.consumer writes in regards to brakes malfunction.the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle started braking on its own and then came to a complete stop. The traction control and stabiltrak lights blinked on and off. The consumer stated it happened several more times.the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. They were unable to diagnose the problem, so the vehicle was towed to the dealer. An inspection revealed contaminated brake fluid. The dealer informed the consumer it would cost $4,000 to correct the problem.the vehicle was taken back to the first repair shop, where the brake master cylinder, brake boosters and brake hoses were replaced at a cost of $ 1215.31. The vehicle performed well, for three weeks, until a heavy rain caused the traction control and stabiltrak light to flicker and the vehicle began to brake again without driver activation.
Vehicle purchased 2014 with 113,000 miles. Since, key is difficult to remove from ignition (doesn't recognize the vehicle is in park). Rpm gage rarely works when in motion. Passenger air bag turns off and on when a person sits in it of any weight/age.
Key gets stuck in ignition , current and ongoing problem. Initially dealers instructions where to keep all other keys off chains which worked for years but no longer works reliably
Tamara recall. My key will not go into the off position on the ignition to remove it i half to wait until i hear a clickin noise before it will go to off an able to remove also i was driving down hill an my car shut it self off i had no power or couldn't steer my brakes was stiff i got it to stop an my car had shut off on me while i was driving down hill
We bought our son this vehicle when he got his license back in sept 2019. The front passenger seat sensor isn't working causing the passenger air bag to not be safely engaged. This is a huge safety issue and should be a recall and replaced immediately. Also, there is hardly any heat coming from the blowers. We had it in multiple times but noone can figure it out. We have replaced: heater core, water pump, thermostat, radiator, resevoir. Ect..flushed it a million times and had the heads pressure checked, nothing worked. It gets very little heat when idling, and gives "luke warm" heat when rpms increase while driving. Last winter my son could hardly keep his windshield defrosted/defogged and almost lost visibility while driving to school. Not to mention freezing to death with no adequate heat. This is a huge safety issue.
While driving either on city or freeway the car started shaking, jerking, and vibrating really badly when applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not gain speed, instead it would slow down and it felt like gas was not going trough.the check engine light came on.sometimes the key will not come out of the ignition and i have to turn the car back on then turn the wheel, but sometimes it takes more than this to get the key out from the ignition switch.i had vehicle towed to a chevrolet dealership and they could not find anything wrong or could duplicate problem.when i picked up the car i had drive it 15 miles and the car started doing the same thing.
Within the last month my car has started emitting a very strong gas odor and has been having starting trouble every time i try and start the car. In the past i have had it hesitate to start, but that occurred less frequently and never noticed the smell.ever since i noticed the odor, again about a month ago, it is happening every time i try and start the car.the engine turns...but it takes a minute before it catches and starts.sometimes it will not catch and start and i have to turn the key a 2nd time for it to actually start.
After lifting the lift gate it fell and hit me on top of my head and knocked me to the ground, the lift gate no longer pulls up easily.
At a hundred thousand miles my car decides to have no heat so take it to a mechanic and he tells me it's a blown head gasket 2500 to fix i bought this car brand new in 2007 kept up with all the mechanical issues oil changes the car has been good other than this this seems to be the problem with these equinoxes as i read all the reviews
I got this car from frederi k auto center in march. Ever since then i had problems. I told them i let them. Knkw about them and they always said nothing was wrong with it. The one time they were supoose to fix something they had the car for two days and rhey put tape all over the hoses ro stop the leaks. They also failed the md inspection considering my wires are melted together and my ignition doesnt work right which wouldnt have pass. Then they repo it when i wqsnt late on my payemnt because i said i want it fixed sinxe it was sols that way or i will file a compalint. Everything qas illegal thatbthey did.
Several times ,i was not able to remove the keys from ignition switch,,the vehicle could not be shut all the way off.
My son was driving his 2007 chevy equinox around 50 mph and noticed a smell coming from the brakes. He got home and told me they were dragging. I checked them after they cooled down. My initial thought was worn pads. I pulled the wheels and calipers and pads were good. However i could not compress the dual pistons back into the housing on either side until i loosened the bleeder screw. Being careful to not get air in the system, i was able to get the pistons back into the housing to make sure they were not stuck. I reassembled the brake system and tires. I tried to put the brakes to force the front pistons back out, but i had no pressure. I started the vehicle to see if the brakes were working, no they aren't. Now i have no breakes, front or rear! fluid will not flow back to master cylinder nor will fluid flow to calipers. My question is, master cylinder or abs module.
My passenger side airbag does not tell when somebody sitting there so if i have an accident the airbag will not go off i don't think the sensor is working it has been replaced once already. My key gets stuck in the ignition i have to wait for it to click to get it out of the ignition
Ignition key will not turn in ignition causing vehicle to not start.vehicle stationary.this has happened several times since we purchased, but is happening more frequently.steering wheel needs to be turned sharply several times and gear shift must be jiggled with and it will usually start at that time.very scary!!
I have had a 2005 and a 2007 chevrolet equinox both were in accidents and the airbags did not deploy . The 2005 was a rear end crash the car that hit me was traveling approximately 60 mph. The second accident was a frontal crash i swerved to miss hitting a dog and children going on the road. The steering wheel locked up and hit a tree. I have had 3 equinox all have ignition switch problems. The one i have now has major transmission problems.it has been in the shop now for 8 weeks.
The sunfoof drain tubes leak into the interior of the vehicle causing flooding of floorboards as well as headliner. The water drips from visors/headliner onto electronical componants and dome light, an obvious hazord. Dealer showed us the problem, but claims they have never seen it cause flooding. This problem is widespread on the internet and needs to be addressed. Other gm models have been recalled for the same issue. We informed gm of the problem and they were not willing to stand behind their product.this happens every time it rains stationary or in motion.
Everything single time that (xxx) light comes on and says stabilizertrac,my car slows way down then comes to a dead stop.you cannot control the car, you cannot give it gas, you cannot put on the brakes, you cannot steer it. You cannot do anything to it. It stops on its own, ive been in the middle of the intersection, i could have been killed, if a semi or a dump truck were coming. That's pretty scary. I want to know how to fix this? what needs to be done? ive asked some mechanicsand they had no clue what i was talking about. I need some help on this? anybody? i'm very frustrated, i bought that (xxx) car in october of 2014, on december 12,2014it broke down, i just got my car back on april 9, 2015, yes you read that right. This (xxx) had my car all these months, he never returned any phone calls nor was he ever at the garage, then i finally got it out of there to ano5her place,n they had it a couple of weeks, i get i5 back and i drove it for four days and it breaks down again.parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Nhtsa camp # 07v344000, seat belt sensor, nhtsa camp. # 07v242000 windshield mounti have a 2007 chevy equinox, my windshield is leaking, and my passenger side air bag keeps going on and off depending on how somebody sits in the seat. I went to google and looked up the recalls for my vehicle. And those 2 recalls listed at the top are 2 of the problems im having with my equinox. I called chevy corporate and they told me my vehicle vin number is not part of the recall. If my vehicle is having the same problems as the one with the recall, they should expand the recall to cover the rest of the vehicles affected.
Engine overheating "stationary and in motion" seems to be a common problem with most 2006 and above.i replaced the thermostat, the water pump, i performed a radiator flush, replaced the ect sensor, and still the car over heats.i did a compression test and it's fine, i checked the head gaskets and they are fine.the oil looks fine, the radiator fluid looks fine.i went through a car wash after replacing the water pump, thermostat, and ect sensor.the car still over heats, both at idle and after driving 2 miles or 10 miles. I've been told it's either an electrical issue, a radiator issue, or engine electrical issue.i can not keep putting money into a car that is only worth $2,500. Many other people i have noticed posted the same issue of over heating and nothing is being done about it.it should be a chevy recall, and repaired by the manufacturer.here is an example of 1 other complaint:........on november 17th the vehicle started to tell me that it was overheating and to turn a/c off. A/c was not even on because it was cold and the heat was blowing cold air. The vehicle then told me while i was trying to get to a safe location to pull over that the engine power was reduced and the vehicle stated to crawl along the road. When the vehicle was looked at where i pulled over there was minimal oil in the vehicle and it had blow coolant all over the driver side wheel well from what looked like the overflow tube. Oil was put in the vehicle so that i could drive it to a safe location. On november 18th i went to start the vehicle to go to work and without going any place but sitting in the driveway it started to tell me that the engine was overheating and to turn a/c off. The vehicle was towed. The dealership that i use worked on it and replaced the temp control and thermostat and did a complete oil change. Many other equinox owners are having same issue
The ignition switch/lock cylinder is sticking and won't turn sometimes, causing the car to not start.
In the month of february 2016 vehicle started to tell me that it was overheating. The heat was blowing cold air.without going any place but sitting in the driveway it started to tell me that the engine was overheating and to turn a/c off.i could still hear the fan running while driving and once i parked it would run for a while. Why is this not a recall with all the complaints that i see on this subject any help would be nice
On november 17th the vehicle started to tell me that it was overheating and to turn a/c off.a/c was not even on because it was cold and the heat was blowing cold air.the vehicle then told me while i was trying to get to a safe location to pull over that the engine power was reduced and the vehicle stated to crawl along the road.when the vehicle was looked at where i pulled over there was minimal oil in the vehicle and it had blow coolant all over the driver side wheel well from what looked like the overflow tube.oil was put in the vehicle so that i could drive it to a safe location.on november 18th i went to start the vehicle to go to work and without going any place but sitting in the driveway it started to tell me that the engine was overheating and to turn a/c off.the vehicle was towed.the dealership that i use worked on it and replaced the temp control and thermostat and did a complete oil change.in the few days after this work was done i could still hear the fan running while driving and once i parked it would run for a while. On november 25th i was driving and the vehicle stated to say engine overheating and to turn a/c off once again i had to travel a short distance to get a semi safe location to pull over since the engine power was reduced again and the vehicle crawled along.the heater was blowing cold air i could hear the fans running inside the vehicle as well. This was the second time i had to have the vehicle towed in a week.it is now november 30th and i still do not have my vehicle back because they are still "working" on it.i see a lot of 2006 equinox's with the same issue not sure why this is not a recall because it is very inconvenient to not have a car and to miss work. I am sending pictures from the second time it was towed.
"takata recall" stability traction control indicator lights. No warning for brake problem. The brakes locked up and wouldn't stop or slow the car before entering a curve on a major highway.
I havent had this car 6 months when the stabitack is messsing up not on just mine i've talked to manywho own theses cars some are 08and 09 and 07 thats a bit much why is there such a problem, many cant complainthey dont know where to go for help. I stumbbled across this site....this is a big deal i'm putting this site on facebook so people can complain. Gm needs to do somthing this is expenisive for folks to repair when there on a fixed income.ive aways drove a ford .this is making me reconsider my decision.. And i cant keep a starter on this car ive had 3 put on in the last 2 weeks... Whats the deal? this carand others are a areal pain i can provide you with many on a listthat has this carand the problems and what drop down box??
While driving either on city or freeway the car started shaking, jerking, and vibrating really badly when applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not gain speed, instead it would slow down and it felt like gas was not going trough. It first started 3 months ago took it to for an oil change and the recommendation i received from service agent was to get fuel system cleaned and change the transmission fluids which cost me around $298. The same day it did the same thing while driving on the freeway, so i let it be for a while but it continues with the same problem and have contacted service agent but have no solution for me. The other issue it has is the key always gets stuck, and need to turn the car back on then turn the wheel, but sometimes it takes more than this to get the key out from the ignition switch.
Getting back onto the interstate the door locks started clicking and the speedometer hand starts going haywire.in the weeks and months to come now the awd, traction control, service engine soon lights come on.the steering wheel jerks, weird noise goes through the speakers and all gauges and door locks go haywire.has been put on a machine but no codes come up for the mechanic.
Engine light turns on and says the stabilitrak needs servicing as well as the traction control and that they are off, also says that engine power is reduced. This has happened about 5 times in the past 2 months and each time that i have an appointment, the light goes off and the dealer says they cannot diagnose without a check engine light on.this concerns me. Autozone hooked up there little gadget while it was on once and indicated that the throttle position sensor may be the culprit, said it came up three times. Power steering column locks up when i turn on vehicle, this has happened a few times in the past 3 years, each time i take to dealer, they cannot duplicate the problem and therefore cannot fix it.i have had vehicle since july of 2007.my current mileage is 42,998the first error with column started probably in october of 2007 and occurs every so often but by the time i get it to dealer, it cannot be duplicated.what i have to do is turn the car on and off until it "registers" and then the column works otherwise it is very stiff and hard to nearly impossible to turn.
On 1/28/13 i replaced the throttle body at gm certified dealer. Truck was diagnosed with code p2135 for failed throttle body and connector. While driving my 2007 chevy equinox it displayed service traction control, service stabiltrak, engine power reducing and check engine light. On 7/5/13 i returned my truck back to the dealer. They diagnosed the truck again and replaced the part a second time. Now on 8/19/13 the truck was back at the dealer for third time and same issue. Dealer diagnosed my truck and could not find anything wrong at the time after i complained of same issue displayed on vehicle. 9/11/13 the service traction control/stabiltrak with check engine came on again. I took the truck back to the dealer and showed them video of the problem happening. This time they said they would diagnosed it and get to the bottom of my complaint. I called gm that day complaining of the same issue from last month. Gm reopened my case and said it would be transferred to another department level. The dealer called me later in the day and replaced the throttle body and connectors free of charge again. Every time while driving this truck i was traveling with my children and almost had accidents with this. This is unsafe and gm needs to have a recall on this part and model of truck. Some thing has to be done before it becomes fatal!!! hopefully this time the problem is corrected.
The throttle position sensor fails and causes the car to turn the stabilitrak and traction control off, and reducing the engine power. This is very dangerous while driving down the highway. The car will not go over 40 and the engine repeatedly revs up and down on its own.
Once again, driving on a busy highway my stabilitrac light came on and my engine was powered down.my vehicle is once again in the shop having the throttle bottle replaced.the first time this happened, the mechanics just cleaned the part, this time it is being replaced.when your vehicle powers down, you lose the ability to safely maneuver your car- potentially causing an accident.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle's speedometer failed. The contact took the vehicle to two certified mechanics who stated that the speedometer motor needed to be replaced; however, the exact failure was not able to be properly identified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 12/01/16*lj
2997 chevy equinox - the car was in motion around 60mph, while driving the brakes activate by themselves and the abs, stability track lights come on. The vehicle stalled in the interstate several times. The car would not move when i accelerate. It seems at if all the brakes are active and not allowing the car to move. After almost getting clipped by a semi i had to think fast. I read the manual and found the abs fuses. In order to move the car i have to remove the abs motor fuse and the abs system fuse. This bypasses the system and the car is able to move. I have taken to a mechanic and they replaced dealer parts abs module and abs modulator "motor". I paid $1800 for the repair. Car has same issue as i drove a way from shop. When it stalled after repair i removed the fuses again and drove it back to the shop for repair again. Shop says these parts replaced are dealer parts and they will replace again with new parts. Called the chevrolet dealership on this and they mention that there is no issue/recall with this at the time. The car has $80k miles and has been at the shop for two weeks still under diagnostics to try to determine the cause. Frustrated!
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 10 mph and accelerating, there was an abnormal gushing water noise exerting from the dashboard area. The check engine and service traction control indicators illuminated for approximately 30 seconds and then dimmed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (don ringler chevrolet, 777 s general bruce temple, tx 70502) where it was diagnosed that the thermostat and coolant needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (dodge country, 1902 e central expy, killen, tx 76541) where it was diagnosed that the heater core, coolant sensor, and b pass hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a second time. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to nhtsa and the dealer for service. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated with a reduction in engine power. The vehicle was taken to an independent diagnosis where they stated that the throttle body would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Approaching driveway and suddenly the speedometer showed i was doing 90 mph and i knew this was incorrect as i was slowing down to make a turn off of a highway. Now the speedometer may work correctly for afew miles and then it shows that i am driving a speed above what is allowed or what i know is untrue. Took to a mechanic and he says the speedometer motor needs to be replaced. For past 3 years the check tire sensor monitor comes on when making a long distance trip. For past 2 years the passenger airbag light comes on whenever anyone sits on passenger side. Mechanic says cluster panel needs to be replaced. This vehicle will be traded for something else as i feel unsafe in it now.
Https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=gdjl1_rofheplease watch the youtube link above to clearly see what happened. I was driving on a road with a 40 mph speed limit.fortunately nobody was in front of me for quite a while because this very easily could have resulted in a very dangerous accident. I was behind a car going under the speed limit so i changed lanes and saw that a car now behind me in the lane i had moved into was driving fast so i floored my accelerator to match speed and avoid cutting them off.at the point when i backed off the gas i noticed the pedal was stuck floored and i was accelerating alarmingly fast.only by pumping the breaks repeatedly and kicking the gas pedal did i knock it loose.the incident probably lasted 2-5 seconds and i probably reached 50-55 mph.it was very fortunate that nobody was ahead of me for a good ways but it was really terrifying.if i had been approaching an intersection or red light or crosswalk or just traffic up ahead this could have resulted in an accident.i checked for obstructions and there wasn't any junk down around the gas pedal.i started to think about my floor mat and remembered that i had replaced it recently with a thick rubber goodyear mat. The bottom of the mat reads "driver side," "50-1000210," and "jh 1700 k443.photos attached below.the bottom of the gas pedal had become caught in a groove in the floor mat and stuck pressed all the way down.photos of the documentation on the floor mat attached below.
The speedomenter quits working it will work off and on at will ,i have had it in the shop 3 times when it quits working the stability control light starts flashing saying it needs service , i am afraid it will quit working all together.
I was driving on the highway when the vehicle lost power and started shaking really badly...i would push on the gas to try to gain power but the vehicle did not respond. I exited to the nearest autozone and had it testes. .something to do with the gsr valve and throttle and fuel system. So i changed the parts that i could but now it's having the same reaction. Now the air conditioning is not working properly as well.i've had to buy tires but they keep wearing because something is wrong with the stability track.the air bags need service. And now just two days ago something is wrong with the speedometer. The motor also makes a weird sound. ..over all i don't feel safe in my vehicle anymore. Now the vehicle still shakes and i have to buy tires again.it shakes very badly. Ai just did an oil change and it already needs more oil.
Cruise control acceleration button "stuck" down in acceleration "mode" and car continued to accelerate. I had to press the brake to disengage the cruise control.this button "sticks" or gets "stuck" in acceleration "mode" on cruise control and the only way i have found to disengage it is to tap the brakes and disengage the cruise control.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle.the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the front passenger side hub bearings were defective.the vehicle was repaired.approximately two months later, she noticed that the abs indicator was illuminating on the instrument control panel.the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the box for the all-wheel drive was defective and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired again.recently, while driving approximately 3-4 mph, the contact heard a popping noise while making a right turn.the vehicle also began to vibrate.when she applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not gain speed and began vibrating uncontrollably.she pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the dealer.the contact was informed that there were no defects with the vehicle.the vehicle has not been repaired for the latest failure.the manufacturer was not notified.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was 39,006 and failure mileage was 30,000.
I had 2 chevy equinox 2007 model, loaded. First vehicle repurchased due to multiple episodes of stabilitrak failure, turn signals quit working, radio problems, passenger system airbag not working, and finally failure of main airbag system.given exact twin of first car, as thought that car was just a lemon. 2nd equinox had 2 episodes of stabilitrak failure, and a new steering column placed, and then had total system failure of the steering, brakes, gas, stabilitrak, and airbag system while driving the vehicle. I had absolutely no control over any of these systems! you could turn my steering wheel 360 degrees, and the wheels never moved, the brakes didn't work, the gas didn't work, and all alarms were going off that the systems, including the airbags were not working. Luckily, no one was injured as i had just begun making a turn into roadway and all vehicles coming at me both ways were able to swerve, and the car was going slow enough and over a slight incline that it rolled to a stop just before hitting a steel light post. This car was also repurchased. Something is very wrong in the engineering of this vehicle and i am concerned for all the other people owning/driving this vehicle.
2007 chevrolet equinox failed to slow down when foot was lifted from the accelerator. Consumer states that cruise control was getting activated by barely touching the button. He would like something done about this problem.
On my 2007 chevorlet equinox, cruise control should be ended when stepping lightly on the brake pedal.mine does not, it is necessary to press very hard to cancel the cruise control.
Leakage in vehicle rear spare tire well. Transferred onto rear passenger floor/carpet. All windows foggy from inside and must keep defogger on at all times (even in heat) to keep windows clear for visibility. Mold and mildew from water causing illness in family.
Have had my 2007 equinox since 2009 with a few problems. Stabilitrac light coming on....a/c not turning on....window washer fluid not spraying. But today, out of nowhere, a gas smell. No visible leak, just the smell. After searching on line and seeing numerous complaints about the same problem, i wonder, do i try and find out the problem through a mechanic and probably spend a fortune or wait to see if a gm realizes there is a problem and wait for a recall.
A started to smell antifreeze inside the car.checked coolant level and it was good. Last night started the car in 40 degree weather, and the windows in the whole carwould not defog.no visibility to drive.this is a major safety issue.heater core and/or broken air blend door and actuator problem.
When weather turns colder than approximately 50 degrees, windows become foggy.defroster set at highest fan setting will not clear fog from windows.constant musty smell in vehicle, particularly when using air conditioning or defroster.had taken vehicle to dealership to remedy approx 2 inches of standing water in spare tire wheel well and was told cause was a "pine needle stuck in the drainage hole of the rear taillight housing"????i believe that there is a serious problem with water leakage in this vehicle.have researched and found a tsb pertaining to diagnosing water leakage.took vehicle to dealership to address issue of excessive fogging, and was told they could not duplicate the problem.i find this ridiculous, as i experience the issue daily when temperatures drop below 50 degrees.this is a safety issue, as i constantly have to roll down all four windows before making any turns or changing lanes.when temperatures dropped to the 20's, fogging turned to a thin layer of frost covering all windows.fogging takes place on windshield, all four passenger windows, and sidelight windows.this is a serious safety hazard and needs to be addressed.suspect issue with a seal or breach of frame, etc.water has gotten into air conditioning/defrost system and is causing a mold problem.please address.multiple complaints similar in nature found on your website and also via internet search engines.
I have no heat. The fan blows but only cold air. This is a known defect in equinox and torrent models with repair costs of over $1,000.00. Why isn't gm taking responsibiity for their failures?
Airbag light, tpms, stability light, headlight and taillights go out alot. Called chevy place aout recalls and was told mine is not recalled but problems with my car are same as recall. They fixed gas line recall, took it to where i bought it 2 or 3 times but never got fixed. My speedometer also been out since getting car brake lights always coming on as well, other problems as well. Doesnt seem chevy makes a good vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormal buzzing noise coming from the vehicle. She later noticed that the windshield wipers would not move but she could hear the motor of the windshield wiper running. The contact disconnected the fuse because the motor would not shut down and the windshield wiper would not budge. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and the current mileage was 50,000.updated 11/27/12 updated 12/10/2012
On october 19, 2009, i purchased a chevrolet equinox 2007.at the time of purchase i noticed condensation in the passenger side front headlight lens and i was told by the salesman at the time that it would "burn off" if i kept the lights on.since that time both driver and passenger headlights have developed the condensation issue.the condensation does not burn off just keeps accumulating to the point where the headlight bulb would just burn out.in the past six years i have replaced the various bulbs in the headlight assembly nine times and the bulb socket assemblies have been corroded as a result of the constant presence of moisture.often times i would be driving at night when the bulbs would go out making this a severe safety issue.
1. The airbag sensory on the passenger side goes on and off depending how the person is seated or how much the person weighs. 2. The defrosting/heating mechanism doesn't produce warm enough air to clear the windows for clear visibility..
Transmission will not shift into third gear without letting off the gas, valve body solenoid problem. Rear wiper motor bad, ignition gets stuck on with key in, have to put gear shifter in and out of gear multiple times to get key out. Electronic stability control off lights comes on after just a few seconds of vehicle being started. Alternator was whining extremely loud, had to replace. Heater blend door broken, cannot have hot air for winter or cold a/c in summer. Sounds like water rushing through dash board when car is started. Very heavy odor of antifreeze inside car when heat is on.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.when the temperature outside reaches between 30-35 degrees, the air conditioning unit does not defog the windshield.the feature only works in 40 degree weather.the dealer and manufacturer stated that it was the specifications of the vehicle; therefore, they could not assist.the failure mileage was 30,800.updated 01/14/09updated 01/21/09.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the front defroster and heater failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who unclogged the radiator but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated the heater actuator failed. The contact stated there was no heat coming through the vents in her vehicle. The dealer was notified who stated the heater actuator needed to be replace. The manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Heater is blowing cold air only. Unable to defrost front windshield. This is very hazardous, as my winter driving visibility is limited.suspect air blender door failure. This problem was addressed by tsb 11135 (may 30, 2012); however it only applies to 2006 chevy equinox.my car is a 2007 chevy equinox.i spoke with gm and they confirmed the tsb was only for the 2006 model year.my research leads me to believe that the 2007 model year should also be included. My heater parts might be from late model 2006.
The heater blower stopped working.after investigating problem it appears to be a manufacturers defect with the plastic transfer door.blows cold air all the time. Winter is approaching and this is a huge safety issue.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the defroster failed to work, which prevented the contact from seeing through the windshield. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the heating coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that fumes were emerging from the dashboard area of the vehicle. The contact had to open the windows to air out the vehicle cabin. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to deacon jones auto group (1115 north bright leaf blvd, smithfield, nc 27577) where it was diagnosed that the head gasket and heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 212,998.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving 10 mph and accelerating, there was an abnormal gushing water noise exerting from the dashboard area. The check engine and service traction control indicators illuminated for approximately 30 seconds and then dimmed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (don ringler chevrolet, 777 s general bruce temple, tx 70502) where it was diagnosed that the thermostat and coolant needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (dodge country, 1902 e central expy, killen, tx 76541) where it was diagnosed that the heater core, coolant sensor, and b pass hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a second time. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to nhtsa and the dealer for service. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
The driver side window stopped working along with the driver side door lock switch. They both stopped working at the same time.
At 57,000 miles the windshield wipers stopped working on my 2007 equinox right in the middle of a rain storm. I have been told gm is aware of the problem but no recall. This is an expensive repair. I would like some assistance from gm on the repair.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact started the ignition and the front passenger side air bag warning indicator began to illuminate continuously. The passenger seat was occupied at the time of the failure. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred when the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer seven times for the failure. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 24,283. Updated 12/21/12*lj updated 1/9/2013
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the fuel failure. The dealer inspected the vehicle but was unable to locate the fuel failure. In addition, the sun-roof seal was defective and causing water to penetrate the interior of the vehicle. As a result, the interior light would not provide proper illumination. The dealer advised that the sun-roof could not be repaired and the interior lighting failure could have been caused by a faulty alternator. The vehicle was not repaired.the approximate failure mileage was 69,000 and current mileage was 78,000.
Air pressure sensor on rear driver tire indicated 28 pounds.when the mechanic turned the cap to remove it from the valve stem, the stem broke off (due to corrosion).dealer says the wrong caps were on it it - it should have been metal caps.i bought this vehicle from this dealership but they say they have no responsibility.after getting the sensor and valve stem replaced ($86), i brought the tire back and put it back on.checked remaining valve stems and another one broke off on the front passenger side.another $85 and i will eventually have to replace the other two.dealer is the only one who has checked my air pressure (during oil changes and multi-point inspections) and never mentioned i had the wrong caps on the valve stems.i have contacted general motors with my safety concern.had i been driving when the valve stem blew out, i could've easily been injured or killed.gm maintains there is no recall on this issue and will not pursue the issue.i not only feel this should be a recall, but i feel they owe my money back to me.this is the first gm product i've had (jeep/chrysler products in the past).i'm disappointed in the excuses the dealership gave me (wrong valve caps, moisture got underneath and caused corrosion) and with gm's response, since it doesn't have a recall on it, we really don't care if you could have been killed.i have already begun telling equinox and torrent drivers to check their valve stems!shame on you gm.
The car when i drive over the 60 miles, make auto break by self. Is really scary.
Tl *the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox.the contact stated that water collected inside the spare tire wheel well.as a result, the aroma of mildew was present in the vehicle's interior.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.the failure mileage was 68,000.
17" aluminum wheels freeze to the rear disc brake hubs, requiring special tools or a sledge hammer to remove.defect makes it impossible to change a rear wheel on the road in case of a flat tire, possibly stranding the driver in a remote area or in dangerous weather conditions. Wheels have insufficient clearance around disc brake bearing hub. This has occurred several times, discovered when tires need to be rotated.
I got this car from frederi k auto center in march. Ever since then i had problems. I told them i let them. Knkw about them and they always said nothing was wrong with it. The one time they were supoose to fix something they had the car for two days and rhey put tape all over the hoses ro stop the leaks. They also failed the md inspection considering my wires are melted together and my ignition doesnt work right which wouldnt have pass. Then they repo it when i wqsnt late on my payemnt because i said i want it fixed sinxe it was sols that way or i will file a compalint. Everything qas illegal thatbthey did.
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while stationary, the vehicle leaked fuel from the rear passenger wheel welds. The contact stated that the fuel odor entered the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000. The vin was not available.
I contacted gm about the issues,they made an appointment at a dealer,when i took it their the dealer refused making up every excuse he could,called gm several times but they say these items would be fixed ,it is all screwed up,gm does not give a [xxx] about these hazards,problems still exist,reference number is [xxx],their have been recalls except for ohio,give me a break,that is the stupidest thing since the vehicle has so many recalls...........................tail gate door does not open,motor is not working,potential hazard.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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