2010 Chevrolet Equinox Latches & Locks Problems
3 owner-reported latches & locks complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (3)
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact mentioned that both rear windows failed to operate correctly and roll down independently with an abnormal noise that appeared while the vehicle was violently shaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired, and the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in motion. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
A FEW ISSUES...... THE BIGGEST BEING THE FACT THE VEHICLE WAS BRAND NEW IT HAS HAD A SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS WELL AS THE WHOLE VEHICLE. YOU CAN VISUALLY SEE AND FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE WHILE DRIVING. HAD IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON MANY OCCASIONS, THEY BALANCES THE TIRES, CHECKED THE WHEELS, GUARANTEED ME IT WAS THE TIRES, REPLACED 2 AND SAID ALL FIXED! NOPE ANNOYED THAT THIS WAS THE 5TH VISIT, ASKED FOR 4 NEW TIRES AND I PAID THE DIFFERENCE TO UPGRADE FROM THE HANKOOK'S TO THE MICHELIN'S. PICKED VEHICLE UP AND THE SHALE WAS STILL THERE, AND THEY SCRATCHED 2 OF THE WHEELS WHILE CHANGING THE TIRES. ADVISED THE DEALERSHIP I WOULD ADDRESS THIS WHEN I NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE AS I HAD ENOUGH! TOOK IT IN ON A TUESDAY AM THEY ADVISED ME THEY WERE GOING TO CHANGE A AND TRY A FEW THINGS.... FRIDAY THEY CALL ME AND SAY THEY ALSO HAD AN ENGINEER FROM HEAD OFFICE LOOK AT IT, AND NO FIX! SO I HAVE TO GO PICK UP A VEHICLE THAT I BOUGHT BRAND NEW, AND IT SHAKES? I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT USED! I AM NOW GOING TO TALK TO THE OWNER AND SAY THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE! APPARENTLY ITS A V6 ISSUE? THE 09 AND 11 HAVE THE SAME ISSUE? REALLY? I ALSO HAVE HAD A STICKY NOTE ON THE DASH TO COVER THE CHROME CLIP USED TO OPEN THE STORAGE AREA ON THE DASH. AS IT SHINES RIGHT IN YOUR EYES WHILE DRIVING? AGAIN HAS NO ONE TEST DROVE THESE VEHICLES? NOT IMPRESSED THAT I SPENT 47K AND HAVE A LEMON! *TR
MY 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX HAS AN AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FEATURE WHICH AUTOMATICALLY LOCKS ALL DOORS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO GEAR. MY CONCERN IS THAT IF BY ACCIDENT, HIGH WATER, OR SOME OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE, THE POWER LOCKS AND WINDOWS BECOME INOPERATIVE AS A RESULT OF ELECTRONIC FAILURE, AND OCCUPANTS BECOME TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR LOCK POST CANNOT BE GRASPED WHEN IN LOCKED POSITION. THE DEALER INFORMS ME THIS FEATURE CANNOT BE TURNED OFF. THERE HAS BEEN NO INCIDENT. I HAVE TO FILL IN THE INCIDENT DATE IN ORDER TO FILE THE COMPLAINT. *TR