West Bloomfield, MI February 17, 2010 -- With the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain General Motors finally figured out what car buyers are looking for in a compact crossover. Dealers have had trouble keeping them on lots. But did GM work out all of the bugs prior to launching the vehicle?
With prompt quarterly updates, TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey can answer this question well ahead of other sources. The latest update, which includes owner experiences through the end of 2009, reports that 2010 Equinox and Terrain owners have been experiencing 94 repair trips per 100 cars per year for a variety of minor problems. This is worse than average.
The new Chevrolet Camaro has fared better: with 41 repair trips per 100 cars it's about average, and the most common repair has involved loose bolts for the rear spoiler.
"Many people would like to buy a hot new car while it's still new and hot. But many have been afraid to do so without reliability information," notes TrueDelta founder Michael Karesh. "With TrueDelta's research process, people no longer have to choose between waiting and buying blindly."
Other recent GM crossovers had a rough first year, and have since improved to average. The new Equinox and Terrain could well do the same. With its more frequent updates, TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey will be the first to report any changes.
About TrueDelta.com:
Owners of over 59,000 cars have joined TrueDelta.com to share information on reliability, real-world fuel economy, and their reasons for buying a particular car. Enthusiastic support from car owner forums, including TerrainForum.net and ModernCamaro.com, helped make the above results possible. In return for their participation, car owners receive full access to TrueDelta.com, for free.
Car owners can view the latest survey results and become involved at TrueDelta.com. Journalists interested in keeping up with TrueDelta's updates are encouraged to request a media account.
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