Problems with 2010 Chevrolet Equinox VISIBILITY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 30 mph in a heavy rain storm, the front windshield wipers suddenly stopped operating. the failure caused a visibility hazard for the driver. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer (kring chevrolet, 1861 n. us-31, petoskey, mi) where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 60 mph in the rain, the windshield wiper blades suddenly stopped operating. upon inspection, it was discovered that the ball joints inside the windshield wiper module failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer (libertyville chevrolet, 1001 s. milwaukee, libertyville, il) were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 86,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 45 mph, the windshield wipers seized. the contact had to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road until the rain stopped. the vehicle was taken to ballas buick gmc (5715 central ave, toledo, oh 43615, (567) 202-1198) where the windshield wipers were repaired, but the contact was unaware of the diagnosis. after the repair, the windshield wipers failed to function at the highest speed. the vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for further diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 125,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving unknown speeds, the defroster failed to blow out air. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was 61,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while attempting to use the windshield wipers, they failed to function correctly. the contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving at approximately 20 mph, the defroster blew cool air. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving unknown speeds, the defroster failed to blow out air. the contact called a local dealer (gus paulos chevrolet, 4050 w 3500 s west, valley city, ut 84120) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. the manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. the failure mileage was 118,758.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while the vehicle was parked, the heater blew cold air when activated. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

Heater will not heat at all. blows cold air. car is 2010 !!! *tr

My defrosters will not work. i cannot see as this is the first time it has snowed this season. i check my vin for a recalls and it says no there is no recall. i am really scared to drive it in this weather and i really don't have the money to have it fixed, and don't think i should have to pay as it is something evidently wrong with the equinoxes. i feel chevy should expand the recall for this as it is a know problem. this is a serious problem as i am not able to drive it in this cold weather and fear for my safety. i know that chevy probably doesn't care but its something that really should be looked into. *tr

Defrost not working and instrument panel fades or completely goes out... i went to my local heritage chevrolet dealer in chester va. 23831.. i was told there was not a recall on my vehicle... but they would hook it up and do a test to determine the problem... at the cost of $170.00.. i told them my vehicle was on the recall for the visibility #09v489000 software instrument panel/ fmvss 103 & 101.. i told them forget it i should not have to pay for a recall and left.... *tr

While driving in a storm, the windshield wipers stopped working. i had to pull over and wait out the storm, too dangerous to drive. i took the car to a chevy dealership and they said that they needed to replace the motor for the windshield wipers. it was not under warranty and cost me $400. *tr the consumer found recall 14v447000 (seats) because the seat had dropped to the floor, the dealer stated it was not for the 2010 model. updated 10/05/15.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that water was leaking inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the vehicle was unable to be diagnosed. the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the mechanic stated that the water was leaking from the sun roof and cleared the drains and lines, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the instrument panel, defroster and heat malfunctioned intermittently on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who checked the fuse and diagnosed that the radio needed to be replaced. the technician was unable to determine if there was any potential electrical issues within the vehicle. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 09v489000 (visibility). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle would make a loud sound and hesitate when first started. the contact also mentioned that while driving 45 mph, the defogger malfunctioned, causing the windshield to freeze and block his visibility. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 70, 000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the defroster would not clear the windshield. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue but informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility). the approximate failure mileage was 86,000. updated 03/12/14*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heater did not work in the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed nor repaired.the vehicle was supposed to be serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility), but the dealer did not locate any failures. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

S10 appropriate handling - letter to the secretary from re expressing concerns regarding her 2010 chevrolet equinox. *kb the consumer stated condensation formed on the inside of the windshield. she also stated the vehicle had electrical problems right from the beginning, where the lighting on the instrument panel would dim and then come back on.*jb the consumer stated when she turned the a/c on, a strong odor was present. updated 05/22/12

Wipers stopped working suddenly while traveling on freeway in heavy rain. managed to move to right hand lane and exit freeway at the next exit but visibility was nearly zero. i took my car in for service and the dealer replaced the wiper transmission. on review of the failed part i could see that one of the plastic inserts on the ball joints had failed/deformed allowing the linkage to separate. dealer suggested that this may have been a result of winter usage where the blades were frozen causing high loads on the joints. repaired parts were kept by dealer and were to be returned to gm for warranty review. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed that the defroster was not clearing the windshield. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v489000 (visibility:defroster/defogger system) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

I bought a 2010 chevrolet equinox in july of 2010. it had 5,500 miles on it when i started seeing patches of thousands of tiny cracks on the windshield. you could only see them when the car was facing the sun. i washed the car all summer myself, and i was very careful. i took it to the dealer, and he pointed out that it covered the windshield and all the side and back windows. it looks like someone sanded all the windows with a fine sandpaper. he said that he has seen this many times before, but gm will not do anything about it, because they say it is not a defect. they said the cause is frequent washes at touchless car washes, or some mileage. gm knows they have a problem, because they put out a service bulletin on it. it is #00-08-48-005d. it covers 2011 and prior gm passenger cars and trucks. it says in the bulletin that the repair will require replacing all the glass on the car. when you drive into the sun, the thousands of tiny cracks blind you and sunglasses don't help. they said as a gesture of good will, they will replace the windshield, but none of the other glass. i am stuck with a car with 6500 miles on it with defective window glass that gm says is too bad, but it is not covered under the 3 year or 36,000 mile warranty. *tr

Just one day there wasn't heat on my 2006 chevy equinox with 50,900 miles. without heat frost could form on the windshield and block visibility. a quick check on the net indicated a common problem (latent defect?) that the stub to the actuator on the temperature blend door breaks off. i took it to a chevy dealer and it took them 8.5 hours to replace the temperature blend door. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated when the sun was shining on the chrome latch of the storage compartment over the dashboard, the glare from the sun would obstruct the contact's view of the roadway. the dealer advised the vehicle was designed in that manner and there was no repair available for the failure. the failure and current mileages were 2,472. updated 09/09/10. *lj updated 09/10/10

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heater and defroster failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v489000 (visibility). the failure mileage was 5,000. updated 8/31/15*cn updated 9/22/2017*cn

Tl*the contact own a 2010 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the chrome on the dashboard impaired his vision due to glare on the chrome knob which could potentially cause a crash. the dealer stated their was no alternative part to replace the knob; therefore, there was nothing they could do. the contact stated that the manufacturer should recall the design of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 18,338.

2010 chevy equinox. consumer states vehicle "powered down" *tgw the consumer stated the dashboard read obd2 malfunction indicator lamp service required and the stabili-trak light illuminated. the consumer stated she then received a recall letter regarding the software in the center instrument panel which could cause the heating, air condition, defroster, radio control as well as the panel illumination to become inoperative. the consumer stated the lights were in fact flickering and then the entire instrument panel went out, powered on a little and then dimmed again. *jb