| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (76%)
Chart based on 29 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
| 43000 mi US $120 |
Dash display indicated several failures after trip from normal maintenance. Found loose cable and did engine carbon cleaning. |
| 34000 mi | 34,000 MILES ENGINE SEIZED STILL AT DEALERSHIP WAITING TO GET ENGINE REPAIRED OR REPLACED |
| 27980 mi | Error code reported issue with fuel pump. Both were replaced under warranty |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 57000 mi | Camshaft position sensor solenoid failure |
| 13700 mi | Idle was slowing down in ECO mode causing it to die, run rough and erratic. Dealer replaced Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve. |
| 59000 mi US $745 |
Fuel injector service |
| 84000 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. |
| 84000 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. |
| 63158 mi | Replaced the intake and exhaust cam actuators |
| 53500 mi | Needed new pistons |
| 66000 mi | Cam position solenoid was internally shorted. |
| 33400 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. |
| 58300 mi US $125 |
Engine would start. But die when put into drive. Replaced intake solenoid valve. |
| 67000 mi US $50 |
Vvt solenoid valve replaced |
| 44000 mi | Solenoid replaced |
| 58280 mi | Using excessive oil. |
| 42000 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
| 51000 mi US $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. |
| 64000 mi | Rplaced a valve that I unfortunately can't remember the name of. Caused the engine to stall once. Fixed under warranty. |
| 54000 mi US $50 |
CEL diagnosis, leading to replacement of Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Intake & Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator (all done by self) |
| 40300 mi C $250 |
Muffler was broken (corrosion and impact damage). Had to be replaced. |
| 17000 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. |
| 79000 mi US $250 |
Air sensor changed. |
| 94000 mi US $258 |
Air sensor had to be replaced again. |
| 29000 mi | Check engine light. Dealer replaced gas cap. |
| 33700 mi | Leak in evaporative emissions system. Replaced solenoid. Reset check engine light. |
| 40500 mi US $42 |
Intermittent check engine light. Replaced Fuel pump, fuel control module, and fuel pressure sensor based on check engine codes |
| 83000 mi | This car was beginning to use oil to the tune of 1 quart per 2,000 miles. |
| 23100 mi | Ticking noise in engine at idle. Replaced balance shaft chain and tensioner. |
| 34000 mi | Full ECU was replaced |
| 51000 mi | Electric fan was not working |
| 52800 mi | Oil consumption - Dealer replaced pistons and rings. |
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