2010 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems
303 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, which is 27% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 303 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 240 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 22 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 30 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 39 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 49 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 38 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 21 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 240 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 6 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The contact purchased an electrical box from the dealer to repair the engine failure; however, the box did not assist with the failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred again four days later without warning. Since owning the vehicle, the contact has had the engine, fuel pump, electric line, doors, and windshield wipers replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled and failed to immediately restart. After some time, the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation; however, the check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 139,274.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
- Drivetrain & axles 173 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 162 complaints
- Electrical system 82 complaints
- Air bags 58 complaints
- Fuel system 49 complaints
- Stability control 49 complaints
- Steering 44 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints