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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox

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31620 mi Power train unit has to be completely replaced as well as water pump and alternator was suggested to be replaced. 

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

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

5000 mi Very small transmission fluid leak found at first oil change/tire rotation 

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

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

70680 mi Pulled transmission to replace seals. 
36580 mi

C $1281
Rear differential clutch control module - internal fault. Module replaced (Part cost $500). Access to module required exhaust removal, and lowering of rear differential. 

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

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

112000 mi

US $4000
Transmission shifting erratically and sometimes not shifting into certain gears. Determined the 3-5-R wave plate was bad and caused problems so the transmission had to be replaced. 
87000 mi Transmission failed and required rebuild. Repair covered under manufacturer drive train warranty. 
28295 mi Transmission bullentins. Reprogram PCM and TCM 
100998 mi

US $3597
Intermittent power delivery, rebuilt transmission installed 
95000 mi

US $100
Rebuilt torque converter and rebuilt transmission. 
90000 mi

US $1100
35R clutch wave plate snapped and needed to be replaced. 
86000 mi Trans leaking. Suspect tech((?) didn't do proper procedure when unit was serviced weeks ago. Dealer identified it does have a leak, topped off system with a dye to pin point the leak after driving 1K miles. Suggested it's the front pump. 
93200 mi Transmission leaking fluid trans pulled all seals replaced. 300 miles on repair. No leaks at this time 
130000 mi

US $1300
Replaced leaking front right inner axle seal. This is the third time this has been replaced. About every 40,000 miles or so. 
210000 mi

US $461
Right cv joint failing had both checked because of loud clicking noise when turning corners . Left still ok right needed replacement. Replacement comes with shop’s two Warrentee! 
222000 mi

US $675
Left CV joint failing  
53200 mi Transmission had to be rebuilt. 
7555 mi Catastrophic failure of transmission. No forward drive. Replacement needed. Under warranty but confidence in vehicle severely damaged. Catistrophic failure of transmission. No forward drive. Repacement needed. Under warrantee but confidence in vehicle severly damaged.  
49000 mi

US $1300
Transmission failure. Required rebuild. GM paid 2/3 of cost. 
59520 mi

C $100
Electric switch in gear selector 
71920 mi

C $500
Leak in transmission line 
72320 mi All of the repairs covered by my about to be expired warranty were carried out. I decided to wait and do the transmission oil leak and the rear brakes elsewhere. I have never had such long use of my tires and brakes in any of my cars 

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

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

32000 mi Transfer case to transmission seal leaking. Replaced two seals. Previous repair didn't stop the leak so dealer had to replace a second seal between transfer case and transmission. 
60700 mi Bearing failed in transfer case. Was told that it was not a serviceable part. They replaced the transfer case under warranty. 
34000 mi Drives ok after engine install. Still rough shifts at higher RPMs. Decide to pull ahead schedule and trade it in a few months before I was planning to. 
20000 mi Jerky downshifting. Performed TSB to reflash 
20000 mi Transfer case leaking oil onto driveway. Performed TSB to replace seals with redesigned ones. 
80000 mi

US $2600
Bearings in rear differential bad. Replaced entire rear differential. 
100000 mi Transfer case input shaft seal leaking gear oil. This is the second time the seal has been replaced 
99990 mi

US $900
Transfer case input shaft seal leaking gear oil. This is the second time the seal has been replaced 
130000 mi

US $3000
Transmission failed with a big crunching sound while driving. Likely failed faceplate. Traded it in 

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

47120 mi A LEFT REAR AXLE SEAL NEEDS REPLACEMENT CAUSE: LEFT FRONT AXLE SEAL LEAKING 8464450 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE 

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