2012 Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2012

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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%)

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2012 Chevrolet Equinox transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (70%)

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2012 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

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

16120 mi Had to change a gasket on the rear axle, covered under warranty 

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2012 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

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

61000 mi Solenoid not functioning properly. Replace solenoid. 
53000 mi

US $1163
Transmission would not engage forward or reverse. Transmission rebuilt 1 month out of powertrain warranty. GM picked up 2/3 of the cost. 
62000 mi Erratic shifting at slow speeds Transmission overhauled but problem has not been fixed. Problem is worse. 
70700 mi Eratic shifting, slipping. Replaced transmission with GM remanufactured unit. 
107000 mi

US $569
Replace front drive axle assembly on passenger side. 

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2012 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

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

49300 mi It jerks forward while driving. They adjusted a sensor again! 
49700 mi Gear shifts from drive to neutral while driving. Lounges forward when it shifts. 
68000 mi

US $156
The gear shifter was slipping out of gear. Whole gearshift was replaced. 
6300 mi 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. 

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2012 Chevrolet Equinox Transmission Problems

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