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Chart based on 97 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Chevrolet Equinox
Engine not specified
62000 mi
The timing chain needed to be replaced.
62000 mi
Engine making noises again. I traded the car in because I didnt trust it any longer.
42000 mi
One completely destroyed fuel injector leaking everywhere, replaced that one and cleaned the remaining ones.
8000 mi
gas mileage was not what is listed, I only can get 26 to 27mpg on the highway. Not the 32mpg as listed. And the engine is not quiet.
Engine running too cool and thermostat defective and not working. Needed to be replaced and catalytic converter needed to be cleaned out because of heavy carbon build up.
Hesitating and running rough, strong fuel smell in oil. Had tech alert for bad fuel pump and gasket done.
70680 mi
Changed fuel pump.
89900 mi
Emissions system
97000 mi
C $2500
Pcv valve failed causing pressure build up in the crank case causing the rear main seal to fail. Left over oil from a previous repair was trapped in the exhaust flex pipe causing a burning smell
99200 mi
Car stalled while driving and required multiple attempts to restart. Took.to.dealer but after 2 days they said they were too busy to look at it so we took it home.
Gas tank cannot fill up . I was told that there was a service bulletin and repair, but these parts are not available n Canasa, nothing to be done here. Amazingly, the problem is now not as noticable since I got it back
71920 mi
C $500
Fuel line blocked, tank did not fill, stopped with 10 ltrsto go. Mechanic blew out the line. Did not help 2 major oil leaks found by mechanic
18460 mi
TSB for pinging. The ECM was reprogrammed for the pinging. That was a success.
43700 mi
Taken in for oil change, complained about excessive noise from engine. Was found to be timing chain, required replacement.
44000 mi
Cam position sensor light kept coming on, probably related to previous timing chain change.
55000 mi
Uses excessive oil use. Had oil change and recall notice. was told a cap was loose. time before it was excessive oil use. told me it was fuel injection pump. I use 3-4 quarts of oil between oil changes.
73000 mi
oil consumption test. found out car using 1 qt. oil every 2000 mi. consumption with in guide lines of manufacture.
78000 mi
US $25
oxygen sensor
62700 mi
Fuel tank sensor for emission control and low gas indicator replaced.
91100 mi
Oil consumption test concluded and solution was to replace engine with 2013 engine 3000 miles on engine no loss of oil!
130000 mi
US $1300
Car was stalling after start up. Smelled gas. Leaking seal on the high pressure fuel pump resulted in gas in the oil and a rich fuel mixture. Replaced fuel pump and a small, very expensive, one time use fuel line.
153000 mi
US $490
Exhaust manifold was cracked
219000 mi
US $595
Cracked exhaust manifold replaced. Also replaced original O2 sensor. Second exhaust manifold for car first replacement was in 2015
224000 mi
US $1300
Engine light on catalytic failure. Catalytic converter installed with engine replacement in 2013 total miles before failure about 133k items possibly contributing to failure since engine replacement...exhaust manifold failure (2) oxygen sensor failure .
58000 mi
Only 2-1/2 quarts of oil left in pan after oil change, dealer says its normal. Too bad it takes 5 quarts.
24300 mi
The motor was not the issue. Once it had been replaced, the intermittent problem still existed, so they dumped and reloaded software into the control module (during the same dealer visit) and it has been functioning as intended ever since.
29000 mi
High Pressure Fuel Pump leaking fuel into crankcase; TSB exists so HPFP replaced under warranty & oil changed.
49000 mi
Rough idle and oil consumption (1 qt/1000 miles).
44000 mi
fuel pump started to pump gas into the oil, the dealer replaced the fuel pump.This car has the 2.4 litre four cylinder engine. The fuel pump that was replaced earlier this month also failed.
88000 mi
2.4L engine burning oil engine rebuilt new ipistons rings
51000 mi
Timing chain making noise
52200 mi
Recall on this years timing chain
24200 mi
De-carbonize engine Had to replace head and related valve train parts
65000 mi
US $100
Some gasket or part would cause the car to shut down when at a stop light or idling.
69000 mi
US $110
Heater not blowing hot air
47000 mi
A chain that drives the water pump failed. Replaced chains, water pump, thermostat. Car was very noisy prior to the chain breaking.
72800 mi
as failed to start twice for a few hours. Codes: P0014 Exhaust (B), Camshaft Position, Timing over-advanced (Bank 1), P0324 Knock control system malfunction, U0109 Lost communication with fuel pump control module. Ordered crank position and cam sensors.
86000 mi
US $465
CEL on - Crank, no start. Codes P16F3 and U0109 from On-Star.
Replaced Fuel Pump Control Module $145. + labor = $465.
Dealer must use a dealer computer to flash the new control module to the car ECU.
89600 mi
Replaced leaking high pressure fuel pump. Replaced engine timing chains, and chain guides.
93000 mi
US $550
Car was out of oil within the interval. None showing on dipstick. GM initially offered to pay 25 percent. Dealer went to bat for me. My cost for a new engine ended up being $550.
67000 mi
US $452
Throwing Stabilitrack and Loss of Engine Power codes; burning excessive amounts of oil, with no apparent leak; running poorly, poor gas mileage.
72000 mi
Vehicle still burning oil and rough idle, even after replacement of throttle body assembly at 452.00. Odd behavior in ECO mode and with Traction Control enabled.
28295 mi
Tensioner for balance shaft and water pump found to have internal damage causing chain slap. Replaced the tentioner for balance shaft. Parts replaced gasket,tensioner, and oil
64664 mi
This was a recall letter and we noticed horrible engine sound. Replaced fuel pump because it was leaking into crank case. Replaced timing chain guides that fell out into oil pan upon removal. Also replaced timing chain and balance chain. Reprogrammed ECM per recall 12312 oil life monitor update
64664 mi
Extremely loud engine noise/stalling oil smells of gas. Replaced all pistons and rings. Also coolant,pipe, 3 gaskets
111000 mi
US $60
Replaced spark plugs, multiple codes still showing and check engine light on, small knocking noise still present but usually only when turning. Seems like its a belt.
117000 mi
US $2900
Timing chain failure, Balancer chain failure. new pistons, rings. and top end rebuild do to the timing chain breaking. Fuel pump failure.
3000 mi
Had problems with transmission smoothness while decelerating (20-30MPH range). Chevrolet released a new transmission calibration at the end of September 2009 to correct this. Took vehicle to the dealer to have it flashed under warranty. Had problems with transmission smoothness while decelerating (20-30MPH range). Chevrolet released a new transmission calibration at the end of September 2009 to correct this. Took vehicle to the dealer to have it flashed under warranty.
72000 mi
US $200
Check engine light came on, diagnosed problem with cam solenoid. Not covered under power train warranty. Also has intermittent loud knocks when starting. They could not find code but there is still something wrong. Was told early build 2.4
73000 mi
Still making bad noises when starting. Very loud rattle. Selling car as we are sure the motor will fail soon.
95500 mi
GM recall to reprogram the computer
102000 mi
Rough idle, surging while in drive after longer drives. Felt like engine was about to die. Dealer blamed crushed oil filter, but had been rough since new.
16120 mi
High pressure direct injection fuel pump failure. Fuel pump was replaced with updated unit.
78120 mi
C $265
Variable Valve timing solenoid valve was replaced. Failed.
29140 mi
An exhaust valve failed.. The dealer replaced under warranty
34100 mi
The plastic guide that keeps tension on the timing chain broke, so the vehicle was slipping out of time.
41200 mi
zebra striping in the engine. No oil in the engine.
Engine was replaced. No charge, under warranty.
36000 mi
Replaced failed exh cam position sensor. MIL on startup was indication along with very rough idle, confirmed code with OnStar.
56000 mi
Had car in for 60,000 mile service. Shortly after, it started sounding like an 18 wheeler when pressing on the gas. Timing chain replaced; rattle still there - now being blamed on belt tensioner.
56000 mi
Previous repair unsuccessful. Dealership started throwing parts at it; drive belt replaced, fuel pump replaced, finally entire engine was replaced. Traded vehicle in while it was in shop; no longer my problem.
41540 mi
Recall, Timing Chain and Tensioner,Fuel Pump and related parts. CEL was on sporadically before, not on since, unclear if related.
44020 mi
C $128
Check engine light came on. Took it in and they said it was a knock sensor. They said it was operating properly so they reset it and said to return if it comes on again. It has since.
44740 mi
CEL was on . Dealer scanned DTCS and found 3 codes. P0013, P0324, P0326.. Exhaust Cam position Solenoid High Resistance. 13.20 ohms spec is 8-12 ohms. Removed and replaced Exhaust Cam Position Actuator Solenoid. Fault caused other codes.
620 mi
C $100210
Replaced 2 coils and all spark plugs.
8000 mi
Engine temp indicator did not work and dealer replaced thermostat, everything is fine after repair.
62000 mi
US $500
Replaced exhaust manifold
68900 mi
Drive chain was worn, had to be replaced. Shop replaced it free of charge, said that Chevy was covering it, even though out of warranty.
89000 mi
US $1100
Exhaust resonator had to be replaced. Dealer gave me the option of replacing the whole muffler ($1200) or just the resonator ($600)
100000 mi
Cat converter replaced free of charge under extended Chevrolet warranty Exhaust manifold was replaced,had gotten loud.
49000 mi
Timing chain issue causing excessive oil use.
24060 mi
Dipstick indicated oil was down by 1.5 litres.
Dealer added necessary oil and will monitor dipstick
every 2000 km to determine if there is an oil consumption problem with the engine. Update: lost half a litre in 5000 km, well within GM specs.
36000 mi
Motor replaced due to bad cylinders
44000 mi
Rattle in engine. Timing chains replaced. ECM would not talk to car after multiple attempts to reprogram. ECM from 2010 model was the only one that worked. Replaced with a "2010" ECM. 2011-2013 wouldn't work. Engine burning oil faster than normal with no warning lights or other indicators. Engine replacement is likely. Currently going through GM-required 1,000 mile oil test before final judgement is given.
7000 mi
Replaced ignition switch. Problem caused service stabilitrak light to come on and cylinder misfire - car difficult to drive before problem
11000 mi
They had to clean out the key ignition because it would stick and not turn over at times to start the car.
33000 mi
High pressure fuel pump on engine and timing crank shaft replacement and repair.
32000 mi
knock sensor replaced, still knocks
53000 mi
car dieseling when i turn key off. Replaced high pressure fuel pump replaced high pressur fuel pump
63000 mi
Timing chain noisy. Fixed under warranty. Error knock sensor light came on.
2000 mi
Reprogrammed transmission control module to improve shift quality.
26700 mi
Timing chain replaced due to chain stretch. Covered in a TSB.
21800 mi
Timing chain+tensioner replaced for 2nd time due to excessive stretch. Dealer screwed up repair 1st time but never admitted it (engine made knocking noises after 1st repair which got worse over time). 2nd repair appears properly done.
31000 mi
Had to replace crankshaft front oil seal due to oil leak.
41500 mi
Excessive oil consumption. A TSB recommended new pistons, new timing chain & guides plus new high-pressure fuel pump so all of those components were replaced.
55000 mi
Check engine light appeared. Dealer replaced timing belt and water pump under warranty
13000 mi
Faulty radiator thermostat
35700 mi
Issues with oil consumption (1qt every 800 miles). At first they tried a new valve cover, which didnt work.
40500 mi
They then replaced the engine to fix oil consumption, which has been great.
Valve cover gasket replaced, both vvt solenoids replaced
90000 mi
US $500
The exhaust manifold was broke in half, manifold replaced.
95000 mi
US $1200
Muffler split open, replaced. Water pump chain broke. Replaced timing chain, water pump chain, and thermostat, flushed radiator.
165000 mi
Engine died. All Equinox’s die at around 150000 miles.
68000 mi
Engine burned all of the oil in less than 4000 miles, causing engine wear/damage. Dealer replaced pistons, rings, cam shaft, timing chain, tensioners, HP fuel pump, and more.
82000 mi
US $1814
PCV valve froze causing positive pressure in the crankcase. This led to the Rear Main Seal failing, causing all engine oil to leak out very quickly. Dealer replaced seals and tested.
31100 mi
The timing chain and water pump were replaced. There was a letter sent around July 2013 stating that this could be an issue for my Equinox and to be on the look out for it. I brought it in at the earliest symptom, before any check engine light appeared.
34000 mi
Engine running rough, if never stalling. Probably excessive oil consumption. They top the oil off and want me to drive 1k miles before they check again. CEL comes on as I leave the dealership. They scan and shut it off. Engine light comes on a few days later. I scan it with my code reader, P0014, exhaust camshaft position sensor. Bring the car back. Now the end of the month, need inspection. Drop the car off, they replace the sensor. The next morning, the light comes on again, same issue. Now I am stuck, have to get the "R" inspection sticker until fixed.
34000 mi
Check engine at 1k miles. Running rough again and excessive oil used. They determine they can get away with replacing piston and rings. You can't replace the cylinder sleeve or service the block in this engine so you know this fix isn't going to last.
34000 mi
Less than 300 miles, CEL comes on. In 7 miles to dealer, everything goes to hell. Very rough, stalling, barely limp to dealer. They tear down engine, a balance shaft bearing had been destroyed and most likely pieces all inside the engine. Replaced engine.
19000 mi
Dash light came on, with rattling sound under the car. After one trip to the dealer it is still not fixed.
22000 mi
Rattle fixed. Heat shield. Light never came back on.
45000 mi
Check engine light came on while dealer testing radio replacement. Diagnosed as fuel pump problem.
64000 mi
Vehicle stalled while turning into driveway. Took to dealer, was told the engine had no oil and metal shavings in crankcase, but no sign of leak. Engine replaced under warranty.
99800 mi
US $500
Exhaust manifold cracked and needed to be replaced.
135000 mi
US $2300
Resonator box rusted out and rest of exhaust replaced.
111500 mi
US $5000
Driving to work, engine started making loud knocking sound. Pulled to side and shut off, but wouldn't restart. Rear oil seal blown, engine had to be replaced.
18000 mi
Rough Idle due to inadequate fuel supply. Fuel Pump replaced.
53000 mi
Engine failure.
30000 mi
Getting engine "knock" aka pinging. TSB performed to reflash ECU. No more engine knock
40000 mi
US $5000
TSB indicates oil consumption is due to "zebra striping" scoring of cylinder walls which is a design problem on this engine. Engine replaced entirely.
80000 mi
US $2600
Error codes being set for bad throttle body. Replaced Throttle body.
93000 mi
Water pump and balance shaft chain Runs very rough at startup, no codes yet. Didn't used to do that
100000 mi
Has been smelling like exhaust for a while and they could never find the problem. While doing another repair, they found the exhaust manifold was cracked. Replaced exhaust manifold and it is finally fixed.
99990 mi
US $900
Car smelled like exhaust all the time. Took it in right before powertrain warranty expired. It was a cracked exhaust manifold leaking exhaust. Replaced manifold and fixed the problem.
140000 mi
US $110
Got a check engine light; Computer scan said it was failed intake and exhaust solenoid actuator. Replaced both and codes cleared. Unfortunately the electrical connector broke on removal so I had to order replacement pigtail Replacement Engine is using more and more oil (was replaced at 40K). 1qt per 1000 miles. I will have to live with it. Engine likely needs to be replaced due to cylinder wall scoring (known issue on these LAF engines) Got a check engine light; Computer scan said it was failed intake and exhaust solenoid actuator. Replaced both and codes cleared. Unfortunately the electrical connector broke on removal so I had to order replacement pigtail
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