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2015 Chevrolet Equinox Cruise Control Problems

9 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data

9
Complaints
1
Crashes
Feb 2020Oct 2018
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (9)

criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Apr 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While driving at a low speed and attempting to park, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle jerked and accelerated independently. As a result, the contact drove over a concrete divider and crashed into a building.

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NHTSA #: 10861769
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2024

Excessive oil consumption causes need for engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, and timing chain repairs

NHTSA #: 11614098
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2022

While driving at the speed of 45mph… the vehicle suddenly started increasing acceleration to 62 mph……attempts to apply brakes failed…. Was unable to stop acceleration Brake pedal was pressed all the way to the floor an car was slammed into PARK…

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NHTSA #: 11474946
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2020

Car is burning oil at abnormally fast rate. I have been driving with quart of oil in my car at all times since finding out about existing problem with earlier model year vehicles and noticing the pattern in my vehicle. Check engine light and reduced engine power notification came on while driving on highway.

NHTSA #: 11308961
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Aug 2019

Speedometer randomly drops to zero while driving 60- 70mph down highway and at lower speeds as well such as 30mph. Check engine light comes on and then stability tracker comes on.thermometer for engine drops to cold at same time and car begins jolting/jerking. Needles on dash board go hay wire and move back and forth.

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NHTSA #: 11245352
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: May 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While attempting to drive, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired.

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NHTSA #: 10983724
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Apr 2016

Driving down highway at 11:15pm, using cruise control set at 62 MPH, applied brake to slow down as I entered small town. Coming out of town passed slow vehicle, sped up to around 65. Took foot off gas pedal and pedal went straight to the floor and stuck.

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NHTSA #: 10859875
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
Filed: Jun 2025

See attached document for complaint.

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NHTSA #: 11666580
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Oct 2018

Was driving up ramp to get onto highway when car accelerated to 80 MPH without my foot on gas pedal. I turned the cruise control off and I pressed on break pedal but the car did not want to slow down. I pushed harder to get car down to 65 and then released break and it accelerated to 85 MPH.

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NHTSA #: 11140509

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