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The brake system locks and overheat. Even when new parts are put on.after 10 min of driving old problems due exist. From brake caliper to brake line to brake booster changed
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at 20-30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle shuddered with the stabilitrac and AWD off warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was turned off and on and operated as intended. Additionally, while driving with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle loss motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Can't disable traction or stability control won't let me go over 50 mph on highway or in town streets brakes burnt to nothing left and brake hose melted close almost caused a fire and had to replace the entire brake system on both front tires. Use cruise control to drive after going 40 mph to get to 70 mph on highway only way to get to 70 mph without using gas petal or brake so the stability control would not engage. Slowed down by turning off cruise control unless I had to stop at a red light then I used the brake petal then after a few minutes later stability control engaged then had to pull over and turned off vehicle wait a few minutes then restart vehicle press brakes to release then got back on road and repeat.
When driving my car at any time the following lights will come on: ABS / service stabilitrak / all wheel dive - off / service traction contol. Also when driving you may see the brake light come on and my foot would not be on the brake. When hitting the brake I will hear what seems like a grinding notice. I have had brakes check and brakes and rotor on back right wheels replace and still have the same problem. Car dealership does not seem to know what to do. Second time in service. One time I had just pulled off and heard this loud grinding/ scraping noise. It is frightening. Mileage is 63830 can happen on city street or highway this has happen a number of times. With speed as low as 25 or 60.mph
I bought my Equinox used in 2015 with 87,000. Since having it, I've replaced the tire valve sensors (broke again). I was told that fixing them are a waste of time and money because they will continue to malfunction. I've replaced turn signal handle. A month later, I have to manually turn off my turning signals no matter how sharp or wide my turns are. Since I first got my vehicle, my stability traction service light, I think the ABS light and check engine light pops on. Can't take to mechanic due to the issues not being constant. Once I caught engine light on, it was a egr valve, replaced that. Issue continues. When I try to accelerate quickly, my vehicle seems to hesitate and/or stall.
- Memphis, TN, USA
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The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 55 mph, the service traction stabilizer warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,120.
My 74 year old brother bought his 2008 Equinox new it has less than 120,000 miles on it and it is the biggest heap of crap Chevrolet invented!!!! 5. power steering went out costing $2500 to fix Jan 2015 6. transmission starts jerking when hitting 45 mph dealership informed us of the transmission when we took in for a recall on a defective gas modual that they never replaced saying the part was ok. They drove it and said that its the transmission and asked $500 to run a diagnostic. Started Feb 2016 7. the stable link light periodically comes on saying to service the stable trac then goes off started March of 2016 8. the top of the brake light on the back hatch is gone where it fell off at some point has many other things wrong. Turn signal gears to turn off signals for right and left signal do not work. The washer fluid motor does not work. Drivers door power window motor broke from window.drivers door has to be manually locked and unlocked. This vehicle is a clean and in excellent shape it was bought new and is owned by an elderly man. It has not been abused has less that 120,000 miles on
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 55 mph, the stability and traction lights illuminated without warning. In addition, the power steering malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 133,000. TL-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the stability traction light illuminated without warning. In addition, the power steering malfunctioned as well. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 133,000. Updated 08/30/16 consumer stated no power steering has wiring, fluid leak, and bolts were missing. Updated 06/20/18
The speedometer to my vehicle is not working. Regardless if the car is on or off, the needle is always stuck on 120 mph. I have also started to have a problem with the back doors in which the locks are not working with the remote. If I try to unlock, the back doors remain locked. When I do use the remote to lock the vehicle, the back doors will unlock. I have also had problems with the headlights. The seals must not be that great because there is a lot of moisture in them to where now I will have to replace them. My back lights constantly go out as well and at least once a year, I have to replace the bulbs.
The stabillitrak light and warning system suddenly came on my car as I was driving down the interstate. I lost power steering immediately. The Equinox has 67, 363 miles on it. I had the entire car serviced and the systems put on a monitor in December with no problems appearing. Luckily, I slowed down and took it to a local mechanic that told me the problem.
Passenger air bag constantly coming on saying it is not working. All others recalled by 2008. Now service traction control and service stabilitrak sensor on. I've read about both of these issues online here so why no recalls when it's something that's reacurring for others.
Airbag lights coming on and off passenger air bag works sometimes on and off electrical with the lights brake light comes on and off been having problems with the air bags a lot and the electrical system.
Passenger air bag does not work when someone is in front passenger seat. Drivers window & lock stopped working(has been repaired). Service traction control & service stabilitrak lights are on. Egr valve code, torque converter code, evap system code, and ABS code. There is also a squeeking noise from the front driver side wheel. I take very good care of my car & has less than 77K miles. Also like others have complained I too get hurt on the back of my leg when getting out of the passenger seat.
I drove my car to the store went in for about an hour. When I came back out my car wouldn't start. I thought my car battery had went dead so I got a jump but then I noticed my stability track light was on and that my power steering had went out. As soon as I made it home turned the car off and tried to restart it, it went dead again. As I look up to see what could be wrong with my vehicle I've noticed that this is a common malfunction that seems to be happening a lot. I know cars can go out but this also happen a lot where a consumer spends there hard earned money only to be duked in the end. I've only had my car for four months and although it's used I felt that I should have been notified of this and it should have been my decision on whether or not I want to purchase the vehicle. Even though I was lucky and didn't crash. I hope that this does become a recall as it is way to dangerous.
Where do I begin"!?!!?! after multiple failed attempts of the dealer trying to fix the tire pressure monitor system/stabilitrack lights are still on and still ding! tires are double checked regularly. Passenger air bag only comes on when it wants to, weather the person weighs 70lbs or 250lbs. The key sometimes gets stuck in the ignition won't turn or come out, I usually give up fighting it and forget about it for awhile then it magically works. None of the doors will lock or unlock with the fob or electric button inside, key fob only sets the alarm on/off, so I have to manually lock and unlock all the doors. Which is a a pain with three kids, not only that but makes me feel very unsafe traveling with the kids in the car. I am a single mom and bought this car believing it would be safe and reliable. I'm about ready to push it off a cliff. How many more complaints will you ignore, causing a fatal accident, before something is done about this?!"! I will not be investing in another GM vehicle that's for sure! should of stuck with foreign!
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- Avon Park, FL, USA