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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox has 181 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox

Engine
181
Powertrain
173
Visibility
128
Electrical
65
Other
63
Airbags
51
Steering
44
Structure
17
Speed Control
15
Brakes
11
Fuel System
10
Suspension
8
Tires
5
Seats
4
Latches & Locks
3
Seat Belts
3

181

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 22, 2026ENGINEThe contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken ...
May 23, 2025ENGINEThis 2010 Chevy Equinox has the 2.4 liter motor that is recalled in similar vehicles by Chevrolet du...
Nov 12, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the engine was consuming one quar...
Sep 9, 2024ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPERI have a 2.4 ltr Chevy equinox and the engine went out at 140000miles, no warning symbol. Left me st...
Jun 3, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI purchased this vehicle back last year and I put a lots of money into the engine and having trouble...
Dec 18, 2023ENGINEVehicle started to make funny noise took to local repair shop and was informed it was the timing cha...
Nov 28, 2023ENGINEWe were unaware of the oil consumption issue related to the 2010 Equinox. As a result we purchased o...
Jun 1, 2023ENGINE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that on several occasions while drivin...
Mar 22, 2023ENGINEHorrible oil consumption issue. Piston rings are bad and the car doesn’t have that many miles. A hug...
Mar 13, 2023ENGINEPurchased a 2010 Chevy Equinox from this Chevy dealer in the Pinehurst NC area in December 2022. He...
Jan 2, 2023ENGINEHigh oil consumption. Low oil pressure and reduced engine power light activated. Car could not go mo...
Nov 29, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, th...
Nov 24, 2021ENGINEExcessive engine repairs. I have done all the recalls and in November had to again have major engine...
Oct 28, 2021ENGINEBAD ENGINES ARE A KNOWN FACT FOR THIS VEHICLE. JUST TOO LATE FOR ME. FOUND OUT TOO LATE THAT A NE...
Oct 1, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while checking the oil level, the...
May 25, 2021ENGINEVehicle burns oil at a high rate due to an engine piston ring problem. If not checked on a weekly ba...
Mar 15, 2021ENGINETHIS YEAR AND MODEL OF THE CHEVROLET EQUINOX HAS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR OIL CONSUMPTION. I AM GETTING AN ...
Feb 11, 2021ENGINEMY VEHICAL IS BURNIG OIL I HAVE CHAGED MY OIL TWICE ALREADY THIS YEAR I JUST CHANGED TWO SENSORS NOW...
Nov 25, 2020ENGINEThe contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle unin...
Nov 23, 2020ENGINEI TOOK MY SUV TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 1-8-2020 AND INFORMED THEM THAT ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON,AND HAD A ...

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