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2012 Chevrolet Equinox repairs by problem area
Engine (51%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 65 repairs.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in Maryland, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 201334000 mi | 34,000 MILES ENGINE SEIZED STILL AT DEALERSHIP WAITING TO GET ENGINE REPAIRED OR REPLACED | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Alberta, Canada Jul 2012 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Feb 201416120 mi | Had to change a gasket on the rear axle, covered under warranty | ||
| Apr 201527980 mi | Error code reported issue with fuel pump. Both were replaced under warranty | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Texas, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Feb 201435400 mi | Replaced right rear shock absorber and mounting hardware, under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201443000 miUS $120 | Dash display indicated several failures after trip from normal maintenance. Found loose cable and did engine carbon cleaning. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - May 2015 | |||
| Apr 201214200 mi | Black plastic around my rear view mirror wasn't secured tight enough, causing to to make noises while driving on a bumpy or rough road. Repaired by tightening the plastic and using sound deadening tape under it. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in Texas, United States Nov 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Nov 201457000 mi | Camshaft position sensor solenoid failure | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Connecticut, United States Mar 2015 - May 2019 | |||
| Jun 201559000 miUS $745 | Fuel injector service | ||
| Sep 201562000 mi | Erratic shifting at slow speeds Transmission overhauled but problem has not been fixed. Problem is worse. | ||
| Apr 201670700 mi | Eratic shifting, slipping. Replaced transmission with GM remanufactured unit. | ||
| Dec 201684000 mi | engine has started to consume excessive amount of oil between changes. was 2 qts low when I brought in for regular oil change. Aproximitly 3400 miles since last oil chenge. Doing an oil consumption test. | ||
| Mar 201784000 mi | Excessive oil consumption, Dealer replaced pistons and piston rings, bearings, timing chain, and chain guides. All associated gaskets and fluids. Replaced exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, 2 oxygen sensors. | ||
| Aug 201796000 miUS $45 | L.O.F. headlamp replace. New wiper blades. Air filter replacement. | ||
| Mar 2018106000 miUS $495 | Right front wheel hub failure. | ||
| Apr 2018107000 miUS $569 | Replace front drive axle assembly on passenger side. | ||
| May 2018107000 miUS $575 | Worn brake pads, warped rotors, install all new parts - Rotors and Pads. Lower ball joints worn, Replaced both lower control arm assemblies. eplaced worn Anti sway bar bushings. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Georgia, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201654000 miUS $150 | original battery died. no big deal. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in New Jersey, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 2011 | Adjustment to telescopic steering wheel caused horn to sound when wheel was turned. Wire was apparently routed incorrectly at the factory, and was pinched. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Virginia, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201633400 mi | Engine would cut off completely after driving with no problem. Engine was rebuilt at Chevy's cost under power train warranty. Per online research this vehicle shows a high number of this type of trouble after reaching my current mileage. | ||
| Jun 201850000 miUS $180 | A/C not fully cooling. Fluids were recharged. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 201661000 mi | Solenoid not functioning properly. Replace solenoid. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ontario, Canada Nov 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Feb 201762620 miC $750 | Replaced exhaust from converter back | ||
| Mar 201763158 mi | Replaced the intake and exhaust cam actuators | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Illinois, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 201652500 mi | Needed new pistons | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Indiana, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201796000 miUS $135 | Battery replacement | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Alberta, Canada Oct 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201858280 mi | Using excessive oil. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Arkansas, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Apr 201213700 mi | Idle was slowing down in ECO mode causing it to die, run rough and erratic. Dealer replaced Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Nov 20114000 mi | Roof rack rail will not stay locked, new rail ordered. | ||
| Jun 201666000 mi | Cam position solenoid was internally shorted. | ||
| Feb 201770000 mi | Radio does not reliably read phone when hooked up to USB port. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201653000 miUS $1163 | Transmission would not engage forward or reverse. Transmission rebuilt 1 month out of powertrain warranty. GM picked up 2/3 of the cost. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201444000 mi | Solenoid replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in South Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - May 2021 | |||
| Jan 201511700 miUS $125 | Engine would start. But die when put into drive. Replaced intake solenoid valve. | ||
| Jun 201667000 miUS $50 | Vvt solenoid valve replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Dec 201422000 mi | Low fuel light and indicator was INOP. Tank was dropped and new sensor installed. However, low fuel lite still does not work. | ||
| Dec 201531000 mi | A problem with the fuel light was finally fixed. Found a sensor that was replaced, was faulty. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in South Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Feb 201542000 mi | Replaced 1 piston & piston rings, as well as associated gaskets. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States Dec 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jul 201751000 miUS $600 | Car burned excessive oil. (added 1 quart every 1000 miles) Also idled rough and made knocking noise. GM agreed to pay for cost of repairing, replacing pistons, rings. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Colorado, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201854000 miUS $50 | CEL diagnosis, leading to replacement of Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Intake & Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator (all done by self) | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201664000 mi | Rplaced a valve that I unfortunately can't remember the name of. Caused the engine to stall once. Fixed under warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Quebec, Canada Dec 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 201840300 miC $250 | Muffler was broken (corrosion and impact damage). Had to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 202158900 miC $1500 | New brake pads and discs for all 4 wheels | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Aug 20124600 mi | Lift gate cylinder failed and began leaking; repair delayed because service dept ordered incorrect part. The back of the liftgate had to be dismantled for the proper cynlinder to be installed. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201323100 mi | Ticking noise in engine at idle. Replaced balance shaft chain and tensioner. Stabilitrac system service light on Replaced yaw sensor. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Idaho, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Dec 201229000 mi | Check engine light. Dealer replaced gas cap. | ||
| Apr 201333700 mi | Leak in evaporative emissions system. Replaced solenoid. Reset check engine light. | ||
| Jul 201340500 miUS $42 | Intermittent check engine light. Replaced Fuel pump, fuel control module, and fuel pressure sensor based on check engine codes | ||
| Dec 201683000 miUS $120 | Car sat at airport for a week in subzero weather. Had to get a jump. Bought a new battery at Costco. | ||
| Feb 201783000 mi | This car was beginning to use oil to the tune of 1 quart per 2,000 miles. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Dec 20112000 mi | Alignment off from factory, steering wheel not centered. Alignment performed. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Apr 20136300 mi | When iPhone 4S plugged into the radio vis a USB cable, the music suffers from intermittent skipping. Dealer was unable to replicate problem. Transmission was suffering from an intermittent harsh shift between gears 1-2. Technician cleaned up a valve in the transmission valve body. The problem was lessened, but it still does it less frequently. The dealer will be apprised. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in California, United States Sep 2011 - May 2015 | |||
| Nov 201334000 mi | Full ECU was replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Utah, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015100000 miUS $60 | The ambient temperature sensor had to be replaced. It was reading negative temperatures when the actual outside temperature was in the 90's. It now works correctly. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Oregon, United States Dec 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jun 201451000 mi | Electric fan was not working | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201217000 mi | Car will accelerate sometimes when I take my foot off of the gas pedal. Dealer adjusted the sensor, but it still does it. I see other people with this problem, but dealership says there is no problem. | ||
| Feb 201549300 mi | It jerks forward while driving. They adjusted a sensor again! | ||
| Jan 201649700 mi | Gear shifts from drive to neutral while driving. Lounges forward when it shifts. | ||
| Sep 201668000 miUS $156 | The gear shifter was slipping out of gear. Whole gearshift was replaced. | ||
| Jun 201779000 miUS $250 | Air sensor changed. | ||
| Jun 201894000 miUS $258 | Air sensor had to be replaced again. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201552800 mi | Oil consumption - Dealer replaced pistons and rings. | ||
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