Problems with 2007 Chevrolet Equinox ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

The awd on my 2007 equinox has been exceptionally loud ever since i bought the car. i just figured it was supposed to be like that and didn't worry about it since it came on whenever we had a heavy rain. this past winter, i go stuck in a snowstorm and my awd never came on, which led to me losing control of my vehicle. luckily, i didn't crash but hated the entire experience since i had my two small children with me. anyway, over the weekend (9/10/2010), my stabilitrak service light came on. since i was also having problems getting the key out of the ignition, i took it to a dealership who told me the main computer (bcm) needs to be replaced. this computer is the reason why my awd doesn't operate properly and the reason why my key cannot be pulled out of the ignition. *tr

2007 chevrolet equinox service stabilitrak, service traction control, engine power reduced,received these faults numerous times all at once, car has been in shop ( dealer ) now going on 5 times, main concern being engine power reduced and has almost caused an accident on several occasions while merging into traffic, this has been going on now since feb 2010. *tr

I have owned this vehicle since 2009 and have had multiple issues, recurring frequently. the 2 main concerns are stuck key in ignition and stabilitrack and electrical malfunctions. there is a definite issue with the ignition in these vehicles, not only does my key get stuck, it has also been knocked out when hitting a bump. i own a cobalt too that has been recalled and my equinox has the same issues with ignition this is dangerous and frustrating!! in addition, my stabilitrack has been serviced twice since i have owned. the electrical system goes crazy and lights up with airbag service, stabilitrack service and abs brake warnings. i just spent 600 on brakes and rotors and it still lights up. the car has been checked and none of these warnings are accurate. these lights come on and off randomly and have for years. the fuel gauge will rotate backwards. the oil indicator that tracks oil life resets itself at random. i am angry! these issues need addressed. are we not taken seriously because no one died? there are multiple complaints of the same nature as mine and yet no recall? sad that action is taken only after someone is killed! gm needs to do right by people who spend their hard earned money to purchase these vehicles. i have always been pro chevy but not anymore. their customer service and quality sucks. *js

Stabilitrack on the 2007 chevy equinox will reduce the power to the engine and the engine will cut off while driving, sometimes, leaving no breaks to completely stop. i was driving out to lunch the first time when i approached a railroad track whose barrier was coming down, as i was only going 25 mph, i started slowing down. my engine cut out but the car continued to go forward. the breaks wouldn't work and finally got it to come to a complete stop before hitting the car in front of me (who was right in front of the barrier). took it to the dealership and had them clean out the area around the throttle sensor. apr 08, 2010, i had my car die on my twice in less than 12 hours while driving it. the second time was right in the middle of a busy 4 way stop. luckily, it continued to roll until it stopped a few feet away on the side of the road. steering was difficult enough when upset that you might cause an accident. now the dealership won't see me until monday (this is my only mode of transportation) and i will probably have to pay them again to fix a problem that should have been solved less than 2 months ago! *tr

The stabilitrac comes on it seems every 4-6 months and each time i take to the dealer (twice since purchase) they make adjustments but the light/issue comes back. when the light is on and it rains the traction on the surface is terrible! the vehicle pulls and presents an issue of safety for the driver. *tr

2007 chevy equinox, with 43,717 miles, stabilitrak light came on and car would not start. had to be jump started and then while trying to drive, the entire steering column was very difficult to drive or turn. car would want to turn off every once in a while. turned into mckinney chevy dealership, and they replaced electronic power steering (eps) fuse. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that when a passenger is seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag indicator illuminates repeatedly. she stated that there has to be a weight limit in order for the indicator to dim. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 22,039 and current mileage was 22,070. updated 3/12/09 *cn the traction control activated on dry pavement. it made steering the vehicle next to impossible. the headlights had to be replaced. the all wheel light illuminated. updated 03/16/09. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. the contact started the ignition and the front passenger side air bag warning indicator began to illuminate continuously. the passenger seat was occupied at the time of the failure. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failure recurred when the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer seven times for the failure. the technician was unable to duplicate the problem.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 24,283. updated 12/21/12*lj updated 1/9/2013*js

I had 2 chevy equinox 2007 model, loaded. first vehicle repurchased due to multiple episodes of stabilitrak failure, turn signals quit working, radio problems, passenger system airbag not working, and finally failure of main airbag system. given exact twin of first car, as thought that car was just a lemon. 2nd equinox had 2 episodes of stabilitrak failure, and a new steering column placed, and then had total system failure of the steering, brakes, gas, stabilitrak, and airbag system while driving the vehicle. i had absolutely no control over any of these systems! you could turn my steering wheel 360 degrees, and the wheels never moved, the brakes didn't work, the gas didn't work, and all alarms were going off that the systems, including the airbags were not working. luckily, no one was injured as i had just begun making a turn into roadway and all vehicles coming at me both ways were able to swerve, and the car was going slow enough and over a slight incline that it rolled to a stop just before hitting a steel light post. this car was also repurchased. something is very wrong in the engineering of this vehicle and i am concerned for all the other people owning/driving this vehicle. *tr

The speedometer stopped working ,the passenger air bags on and off light was going on then off now not working at all the power searing went out and then back working after the dealer tried to charge my wife 800 plus for parts not needed all this has been going on sense she first bout it off the dealer lot but they refused to resolve the electrical problems they replaced the speed odometer and even noted it in there paper work that there was body electrical ` problems with this equinox and yet still refuse to ether fix it or replace the car with a equal value all these problems was going on before the warranty ever ran out and we have now been fighting with the dealers and gm over this now for over 7 years it even had the key switch that wont work some times and sometimes it will lock up and cut off when going down the road its done this twice now in the past year i don't feel like i nor my wife [xxx] should pay to fix problems on this car due to the fact that it has all been happening since we bout the car new with less than a 100 miles on this car the dealers keep saying they cant make any codes come up but yet when we go in to them we show them what's going on with it scene it was new im sick of them lieing to us and not fixing there problems they know that are wrong with this truck if they new it had electrical problems with the truck when they did the work on the truck when it was new why didn't they fix it instead of lieing and covering up it and lieing to my wife iv had to take off from my work now for a week fighting these people and im sick of it and still have to pay more money out off my pocket over all this isn't far when we have the paper work from them stating it has electrical problems from day one. *tr