Problems with 2010 Chevrolet Equinox EQUIPMENT

2010 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to fuel control system recall notice and several vehicle issues. *smd the consumer stated a warning light illuminated. the dealer reprogrammed a module. the second time the consumer returned to the dealer, the timing chain was replaced. also, the engine was noisy. in september 2014, the consumer received a letter about excessive oil consumption. in november 2014, the consumer received a letter about the possibility of the steering locking up. the condenser had a small pin hole, that caused fluid to leak out. the compressor was replaced. *jb

The back hatch lock will not release on my 2010 equinox to open the hatch. it started with a difficult try to open it. now it will not open at all. i am bringing it to the dealer tomorrow (it is out of warranty over 36,0000 miles) this hatch is not open every day. in reality it is open only about once a week, so it shouldn't have broken. *tr

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

Purchased 2010 equinox ls on 8/14/09. the vehicle has incurred numerous visits to the dealership to correct a major water leakage problem,defective module which controlled dashboard functions including heat and defrost and a severe oil consumption condition which remains unresolved. complaints of engine knocking were reported to 2 dealerships with no resolve. approximately 6 weeks ago the vehicle experienced the same knocking and check engine light. the dealer replaced the timing chain,thermostat along with various seals and valves. this past monday the vehicle experienced the same tapping noise and shuttering,after was determined the vehicle had no oil the vehicle was towed to the dealer were they discovered the car had consumed over six quarts of oil with no visible signs of oil leakage anywhere. the were advised by gm to do an oil consumption test over 5000 miles with a bi-weekly inspection by the dealer. a research of internet forums revealed this situation to be a common complaint with various concessions made to other owners. this is a dangerous defect that can leave a driver stranded in the heat of summer or dead of winter with life threatening possibilites. this matter deserves you immediate attention. *tr

My wife and i bought a preowned 2010 equinox with low mileage and a short time later i was checking fluid levels and noticed the oil was 2qts low, added oil. short time later we went on a trip and a while later i checked oil level and it was down a quart. called chevy dealer where it was bought and they said they would do a oil consumption test to see how munch oil it was using. dealer ship changed oil and was down a quart. service technician said he had no ideal where the oil was going, and i told him it was pretty clear that the motor was burning it, number one the tailpipe was black as the ace of spades and there must be a factory defect in the engine. i have spoke with gm head office about this and they did give me a claim number. *tr

In new chevy vehicles there is a center storage compartment located above the center console. this is held down in place by a simple push button. the button however is problematic as in some trims it is a chrome feature. in sunny condition, the reflection from the chrome push button reflects into the driver's eyes. this could lead to possible dangerous driving conditions. *tr