2010 Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2010

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (4%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

35000 mi Trim ring around passenger sun visor arm came loose. Re-fastened by dealer under bumper-to-bumper warantee. 

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

89900 mi Door hem recall 
31000 mi Trim part had rust. Was replaced under warranty. 
70800 mi Rust on bottom edge of doors. Ground down paint and hit with epoxy self etching primer. Haven't had time to paint but rust is showing through primer. GM will not fix. 
33000 mi Rust on bottom of inside bottom door panel. Driver and passenger doors. 

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

44000 mi Found piece of broken bearing strip apparently from seat rail on power driver's seat. 
47000 mi Broken seat rail trim. 
93000 mi

US $80
Rear lift gate latch was not working. It was replaced. 
224000 mi

US $300
Water was entering the car driver floor wet after major storm determined windshield leaking around seal. Researched I-Net and found A1 glass has great reviews. Got appointment for next day. Technician did great job. Had some major rain after fix ...no leaks???? 
75020 mi Bottom of doors were rusting and this was covered under GM recall warranty. 
18460 mi TSB for front seat material problem. The seat material and foam was changed but the dealer botched the install. Am still fighting with dealer/GM Canada. 
29000 mi Lower rear door rubber seal (near wheel opening) froze to body and pulled off when door was opened. Part replaced under warranty, no more issue. 
22000 mi Weather strip around driver-side passenger door came loose due to freezing weather this winter. Dealer replaced it. 
14260 mi Very small speck of dust or metal on rear hatch when painted. Noticed what appeared to be a tiny bubble forming. Bodyshop sanded and repainted area. 
44640 mi Rust appearing on rear door lips. Warranty recall. Loaner provided free of charge. 
46500 mi Drivers side door once again showing rust on the bottom seam. This is the third time it has been in for this. First done under warranty, next due to recall now repairing the the recall fix. Appears what they use to seal the seam pulls away. 
11000 mi Droopy headliner by rear seat headlamp. 
13600 mi The headliner was replaced. But there were numerous scuffs and scratches on the interior after the work was done. 
4000 mi Repaired rattle in center HVAC/Radio center stack.  Repaired rattle in center HVAC/Radio center stack. 
10000 mi Weatherstrip on rocker panels came loose. Dealership replaced with new weatherstrip. 
20000 mi Squeak in driver's seatback, dealer fixed within a few hours (remove seatcover, added mfr. approved tape to address some metal straps that were rubbing). 
10000 mi Dash rattle, they put a pad under the dash to fix the problem 

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

15000 mi

US $600
Rear liftgate would not shut. TSB performed involving replacement of liftgate latch switch 
37480 mi Rust at the bottom of doors. 
3000 mi When opening the moonroof all the way in, it didn't close and stood open all the way. 
4000 mi Dealership forgot to replace a missing part on the moonroof. Alley mechanics have more knowlegde and are way more professional than the mechanics at Chevy Grossinger in Palatine, IL. 

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Body Problems

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