Chevrolet Equinox problems and issues


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Coolant temperature sensor

Chevrolet Equinox 2014 2.4L 136000 miles
The temperature gauge stay showing cold engine even with the car running. And then the gauge starts reading the temperature again. When this happens the AC stop working. I replaced the coolant temperature sensor (genuine Chevrolet) but this problem is still happening.
Mauricio from United States a month ago  
MA

No heat in my 2014 equinox

Chevrolet Equinox 2014  220000 miles
No heat. Replaced thermostat & actuator and no luck. The blower (fan) worked great before i put in a new actuator now blower doesn’t work at all.
Kevin from United States a month ago  
KE
1 report 

Drivers information is blacked out

Chevrolet Equinox 2021 Drivers indication screen 20000 miles
I recently had to break hard ,my coffee spilled inside the USB charger causing it to stop working ,now the drivers information screen is black...where it tells you your speed and gas, please help! Can I use a fuse?
Lisa cakes from United States 2 months ago  
LI
1 report 
Lisa cakes from United States 2 months ago
Please help:( :((((((
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Radio and back up camera go off and on

Chevrolet Equinox 2015  65000 miles
Radio goes off and on while vehicle is turned on and at times the back up camera not working properly.
Sagitrus from United States 4 months ago  
SA

No start no crank nothing at all

Chevrolet Equinox 2009 Engine  18192 miles
We have a 2009 Equinox Our battery keeps dying but we have a battery pack and it’s always started with no issues after charging but for some reason it won’t start won’t even crank no ignition light no clicks…JUST NOTHING! We’ve looked at the fuses we’ve tried using the booster/battery pack and still nothing,our change engine oil soon was lit up but just came on a day or two ago would this have anything to do with why it won’t start? I know nil about cars…PLEASE HELP!!!
Froggyghunz from Canada 4 months ago  
FR
1 report 

Intermittent mylink problem

Chevrolet Equinox 2016 Equinox LT 2.4  79896 miles
Mylink has intermittently gone completely black no radio, camera, can't turn off a/c have had to turn the car off wait 20ish mins before it will turn back on. And today and for the first time I put my car in reverse and not only did my whole screen get lines through it terribly (like a phone screen that was dropped and cracked) but way worse but also had a LOUD constant beep that didn't Stop until I turned the car off and the screen and noise continued for almost a minute after the car was turned off and the door was opened. I waited 20 minutes and crunk back up the noise stopped but the screen is now black.
2016 equinox lt 2.4 (no nav) from United States 5 months ago  
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Door can't lock using remote fob

Chevrolet Equinox 2018 1.5l LT AWD 42000 miles
Can't open door or lock door using remote fob. Car only starts when key fob is placed in center console cup holder
Joe paddy from other 5 months ago  
JO
1 reply 
Chelbi from United States 4 months ago
Check ur battery and then hold down ur lock and unlock buttons on fob to program fob to car maybe it lost its pairing
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Can't lock car from outside using the keyless entry or key fob

Chevrolet Equinox 2018 1.5l LT AWD 42000 miles
Can lock the doors inside but cant remotely lock the doors using the key fob. Car starts only when key is place in the center console cup holder3
Joe paddy from other 5 months ago  
JO

Car won't start just cranks

Chevrolet Equinox 2016 Suv 42000 miles
I have a cheavy equinox 2016 I've check fuses there good cleand throttle new battery just needs a oil change change please help me I need to know what could be the problem could it be a fuse or the throttle it's not getting any gas to the engine please help me
RONNIE from United States 6 months ago  
RO
2 reports 
2016 equinox lt 2.4 (no nav) from United States 5 months ago
I had that problem intermittently as well for about 2 weeks I ended up replacing the starter relay, & fuse fuel pump relay or fuse whichever it called for then I replaced the battery and alternator then had my computer reset it's been almost 3 weeks and I've now had no issues cranking it up. Now the mylink is another story ps. I've heard that the 2.4 model has a oil consumption problem and a problem with the pistons getting clogged especially if your using the eco mode regularly. My 16 equinox lt 2.4 has about 78000 miles on it I have had so many issues and will probably be trading it in ASAP
Chelbi from United States 4 months ago
Prob have set ur anti theft off and it’s a passive system so it shuts the fuel off to ur engine , it takes a full charged battery and a jump box or another car and about twenty min to reset the anti theft I’ve done it about three times in mine when battery went dead or replaced one
Sam from United States 24 days ago
How do you reset it? Like... what is the procedure?;
KMJ from United States 2 months ago
On your twenty sixteen equinox have Front wind shield Wipers, ever just stop working If so what was the problem? And how did you fix it.
Chelbi from United States 24 days ago
If the fuses are good then it’s the motor in the wipers that has failed
Chelbi from United States 24 days ago
If it’s not starting it’s always an anti theft or starter problem so if u have tripped the anti theft , you have to put ur key in door and unlock it and or get that reset and if that’s not the issue check ur starter relay and all fuses that go to it and that’s a great place to start and if the battery is weak or not enough cranking amps it won’t start either so check your battery as well
KMJ from United States 23 days ago
It was camshaft sensors and Battery. Thanks
Chelbi from United States 15 days ago
Sounds like u tripped ur anti theft and it shuts fuel off to car
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Car cranks starter spins but does not start the engine

Chevrolet Equinox 2011 AWD 6 cylinder  95000 miles
My Equinox has been running rough last 2 months when you hit the gas to catch up to speed it boggs out and then eventually gets to were it needs to be but a lot of times when coming to a stop it stalls out I put in neutral and it fires right back on long story short it last stalled in my driveway 3 days ago and in my opinion it is possibly some sort of electrical issue or gas issue i did go get the starter checked and it's fine so help me please lol
Bobby D from United States 6 months ago  
BO
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2016 equinox lt 2.4 (no nav) from United States 5 months ago
I had that problem intermittently as well for about 2 weeks I ended up replacing the starter relay, & fuse fuel pump relay or fuse whichever it called for then I replaced the battery and alternator then had my computer reset it's been almost 3 weeks and I've now had no issues cranking it up. Now the mylink is another story ps. I've heard that the 2.4 model has a oil consumption problem and a problem with the pistons getting clogged especially if your using the eco mode regularly. My 16 equinox lt 2.4 has about 78000 miles on it I have had so many issues and will probably be trading it in ASAP
Jaya from United States a month ago
It's the front catalytic converter dude. I've dropped $3700 in repairs to come to that conclusion....and it worked. Speaking from experience. The oem go bad unusually early (50-60k) and don't throw a code until it's completely too late.
Chelbi from United States 24 days ago
Yes I have the same issue , it’s prob an electrical fault . Order a code reader (OBD) and turn key on 2 clicks , pull up codes and clear them and then it should fire right up and sometimes when the battery goes dead it takes a jump with another car for like 20-30 min and it’s a process let me see if I can find instructions to post for you but I have to have an el truck source ( jump with another car ) and or full battery to get it going and reset the anti theft then it will start , the only other reason would be if it needs a new crank sensor or cam sensor
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Starts and drives only when jumped.

Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Chevy Equinox LT 200000 miles
My 2006 Equinox has no power unless it is jumped. After jumping, I can drive it around but has no power after it's turned off. I have a new battery and new starter. Everything works while it's driving around. It has speed and everything seems normal until turning off.
Curious from United States 6 months ago  
CU
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2016 equinox lt 2.4 (no nav) from United States 5 months ago
I had that problem intermittently as well for about 2 weeks I ended up replacing the starter relay, & fuse fuel pump relay or fuse whichever it called for (even tho they were supposedly "good") then I replaced the battery and alternator then had my computer reset it's been almost 3 weeks and I've now had no issues cranking it up. Now the mylink is another story
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Mylink screen black

Chevrolet Equinox 2018 Mylink screen is black an radio an back up camera don't work  76000 miles
Mylink screen want come on an the radio an the back up camera
Bubba from United States 6 months ago  
BU
1 report 

No start no crank

Chevrolet Equinox 2015 Sub 215000 miles
No start no crank replaced battery, replaced starter Starter relay clicks when key is turned to on but won’t crank
Tavio from United States 7 months ago  
TA
4 reports 
2016 equinox lt 2.4 (no nav) from United States 5 months ago
I had that problem intermittently as well for about 2 weeks I ended up replacing the starter relay, & fuse fuel pump relay or fuse whichever it called for (even though they were all supposedly "good") then I replaced the battery and alternator then had my computer reset it's been almost 3 weeks and I've now had no issues cranking it up. Now the mylink is another story
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Runs not long then dies

Chevrolet Equinox 2009 Equinox  164880 miles
I have a 2009 equinox and while driving the whole control panel starts going wacky up and down and then stalls and quits running. You let is sit for a few minutes and srarts and drives for a bit then does the same thing again.
Bumblebee from United States 7 months ago  
BU
1 reply 
2016 equinox lt 2.4 (no nav) from United States 5 months ago
Sounds like you need a alternator I'd get it tested. Not sure your location but I took mine to autozone its free and I didn't even have to remove it.
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Manual shift option not working

Chevrolet Equinox 2013 Auto 176000 miles
Where is the fuse for the manual shift button on a 2013 Chevy Equinox?
Vehicle does not come out of M1 when button is pushed so I'm trying to fault find using the most logical first step.
Pete from United States 7 months ago  
PE
2 reports 
Pete from United States 6 months ago
Surprised there has been not one response to my question.
Haden from United States 6 months ago
Ever find it? Having the same issue
Pete from United States 6 months ago
Hi, no I haven't found it yet. I did just buy a manual for the vehicle (it came without one) so hopefully the info will be in there, if it is I will post it here or reply to you. I'm also trying to work out how to get the console trim off to so I can refit the manual shift wires back into their contact points, I managed to pull the wires out when I pulled up on the shifter knob, the contacts were in need of a clean so that MAY have been the issue as to why it won't manual shift, that or a blown fuze.
Haden from United States 6 months ago
https://www.justanswer.com/chevy/kbt3n…... check this out. Might solve the issue
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The interior lights don't come on when I open the doors. 2013 chevy e

Chevrolet Equinox 2013  120000 miles
When I open the doors the interior lights don't come on , but when I press the overhead switch they come on. When I open the glove compartment the light in that doesn't come on neither.
Kane from United States 7 months ago  
KA
1 reply 
Chelbi from United States 4 months ago
It’s in ur car settings on ur information screen from radio / configure I believe is what u push then use the right radio dial to go up and down
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No start/no power @ #9 starter fuse

Chevrolet Equinox 2016 2.4 89000 miles
No power @ #9 starter fuse
rich from United States 8 months ago  
RI
2 reports 

Speaker intermittently cuts in and out on one side.

Chevrolet Equinox 2017  78800 miles
Why does my left speaker cut in and out for no reason. It sound like a bad wire connection but I know that's not the case. Any ideas?
Vickie from United States 8 months ago  
VI
1 report 

Vehicle won't go no than 30milesand it shows on the radar power engine

Chevrolet Equinox 2015  16382 miles
Power engine reduced and I replaced the mass flow sensor but don't know what to do from there
DelaGrumps from United States 9 months ago  
DE
2 reports 
Cassie from United States 7 months ago
My sister has the same problem and was told the engine needs to be taken apart and once it’s fixed no guarantee it won’t happen again or other issues wil happen which it’s known to happen. The car only has 88,000 miles. She bought it when it had 22000 miles and still owes a lot on it.
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Acceleration problems

Chevrolet Equinox 2022 Chevy Equinox  4454 miles
I was slowed down turning into a parking spot when all of a sudden the car accelerated and hit the brick piller in front of the parking spot. My dealership says that this is impossible but I am seeing others that are having this same problem.
AnnMarie from United States 10 months ago  
AN
1 reply 
AnnMarie from United States 10 months ago
I have called GM to initiate a case number. We will see what happens.
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Car won't start

Chevrolet Equinox 2011 2.4L 200000 miles
I changed the ignition coils, sparkplugs, throttle body, alternator and starter
Eddy from United States 10 months ago  
ED
4 reports 
Tbrew from United States 2 months ago
Did you ever figure out what the issue was?
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Turns ON But won't shift out of PARK

Chevrolet Equinox 2019 1.5 L 60000 miles
Started with having to jump and charge a new battery (purchased and put in less than a year ago at dealership). Anytime car would be at a stop light and the auto shut off decided to turn on , and car wouldn't be able to start back up without having to jump it...
After parking it one day, it did the same thing it's been and so I jumped the battery and it turned over and started but could not get it shifted out of PARK.
The display message on dash keeps saying that I need to shift it back into park and roll drivers side window DOWN and then UP???
Crowley6 from United States 10 months ago  
CR
9 reports 
Mar Omega from United States 5 months ago
I haven't had a battery issue (that I know of) in my 2008 Equinox, but I have recently had the "won't come out of park" issue recently. I did watch two videos on YouTube, that told me how to disassemble my console to access the shifter. I was able to manipulate a pin as shown in videos, but to remove the console, you have to disconnect your window controls, climate controls, Onstar controls etm. Of course you can reassemble everything, but the park lock issue reoccurred the third time I drove it after taking it apart. Today, I drove it disassembled again, but it was 25⁰ and I had no heat, defrost, or ability to roll windows up the last inch, so I cut the console into 3 sections with a Sawzall. Now all controls are plugged back in,and I can still access the shifter linkage.
Of course now my dashboard blacks out and resets when I hit the brakes too hard.
GFUNK from United States 4 months ago
Did you ever figure out the cause of the issue? I am a technician and working on someone's car with this exact issue on the same year vehicle and can't seem to figure out what is going on with it. When I connect my scan tool I am getting a loss of communication fault for the TCM. Customer said the battery was dead so they replaced the battery and now this happened and it's stuck in park.
Sam from United States 24 days ago
The tcm needs to be calibrated. Actually the procedure calibrate the ecm, tps, and tcm. Remove negative cable and fuses and relays. Ecm tps and tcm. Leave off for about 30 minutes. Put cable back on with fuses out. Push the gas to the floor and turn key to accessories. Hold gas down for 20 seconds. Let off and turn key off. Remove cable. Put fuses in. Put cable back on. Foot on gad turn to accessories again hold 6 seconds. Let off gas and turn off. Turn to accessories with foot on gas hold 10 seconds. Pump 9 times on gas and turn off. Then CRANK the car Rev motor a few times. Check the idle. That was on my nissan altima.
Chelbi from United States 24 days ago
That means your anti theft has been tripped get your manual and get ur anti theft reset
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Aux doesn’t work on radio

Chevrolet Equinox 2019 SUV 27000 miles
We listen to Sirius usually and have a portable CD player that runs on Aux. When we put the radio on aux it doesn’t switch but stays on Sirius. It says a device is not connected. Then 20 to 30 minutes later the Aux works.
Deacon from United States 10 months ago  
DE

Battery drainage over few hours when parked

Chevrolet Equinox 2016 SUV 48778 miles
I have recently changed my vehicle's battery (2016 Chevrolet Equinox) and not up to a month I started experiencing parasitic drainage. The battery after some few hours is drained out completely. The technicians have tried so many ways but can't actually detect the cause. I need help.
Thanks
Jimmy from other a year ago  
JI
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Jimmy from other 10 months ago
I have rectified my problem.
DeeR from United States 2 months ago
What was your problem? My 2015 is doing the same thing.
Jimmy from other 2 months ago
@DeeRIn fact, the electrician tried his best with so many diagnoses but did not work. So I had to try my own means by reading articles and someone mentioned a relay in the instrument cluster fuses called “Retained Accessory Power Relay”. I only took it out for some few minutes and fixed it back and after that day I never experienced any battery drainage problems. I have uploaded the diagram for your check.
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DeeR from United States 2 months ago
Thank you so much. Mine is in the shop now. If they don't fix I'll try this.
Jimmy from other 2 months ago
Cool. Hope they are able to sort you out.
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Lane Keep Assist system unavailable

Chevrolet Equinox 2020 LT 32000 miles
My 2020 Chevy Equinox states "Lane Keep Assist system unavailable" I assume it's the fuse because the front collision warning system also stalls. I contacted the chevy dealership and they told me to bring it in. However, I'm trying to find the fuse number to change it myself but can't seem to find it in the manual. Any help?
Bryan from United States a year ago  
BR
8 reports 
Scott K from United States 10 months ago
I've got the same issue and trying to lookup the fuse number as well
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Transmission hesitates / stops temporarily when reversing

Chevrolet Equinox 2019 2.4L Turbo 32000 miles
Transmission hesitates / stops temporarily when reversing from a cold start.
Tjfx from United States a year ago  
TJ
1 report 

Loses engine power, throws warning light

Chevrolet Equinox 2018  154000 miles
When driving and trying to accelerate quickly it loses engine power and throws a warning light. Possible causes?
Nikki from United States a year ago  
NI
1 report 

Mil light is on P0411 code

Chevrolet Equinox 2015 suv 2.4 eng lt2  90000 miles
Check engine light remote start wont work
Radio from United States a year ago  
RA
2 replies 
Bruce from United States a year ago
The check engine light being on is often an indication of a problem with your vehicle, and it is important to have it inspected and diagnosed as soon as possible. The code P0411 is specifically related to an "Incorrect Secondary Air Injection System Flow. " This means that there is an issue with the air injection system, which is responsible for supplying air to the exhaust system to help reduce emissions. This could be due to a number of things, such as a faulty air pump, a clogged air injection valve, a malfunctioning air control solenoid valve, or a vacuum leak in the air injection system.
As for the issue with the remote start not working, it is possible that the problem is related to the check engine light being on, as the system may not allow remote start if there is a fault detected. Alternatively, the issue with the remote start may be related to a separate problem with the remote start system.
Radio from United States a year ago
Thanks for the response. I know all that but I’m trying to find the right mechanic to fix it. I guess I’ll go to the dealer. Right now I’m clearing the codes with my blue driver scanner.
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Battery keeps draining down getting a check battery connection notific

Chevrolet Equinox 2015 Ls 43000 miles
My check battery post notification continues to come on and my battery is draining down
Katty from United States a year ago  
KA
1 reply 
Bruce from United States a year ago
The problem of a battery draining down in your 2015 Chevrolet Equinox can have several causes. A few common causes include:

Alternator: If the alternator is not charging the battery correctly, the battery can drain. You can have the alternator tested to see if it is working correctly.
Electrical components: If there are electrical components that continue to draw power from the battery even when the vehicle is turned off, the battery can drain. Examples of such components are dome lights, radio, or memory seats.
Parasitic drain: A parasitic drain is a small current draw from the battery that occurs even when the vehicle is turned off. Parasitic drains can be caused by a variety of electrical components and can be difficult to locate.
Battery cable connections: If the battery cable connections are loose or corroded, it can result in a poor electrical connection and cause the battery to drain.
Battery: If the battery is old or has low capacity, it can result in a battery drain even if the alternator and other electrical components are functioning properly.
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Service AWD system stays on SolvedSolved

Chevrolet Equinox 2014  64022 miles
I bought this car used about a month ago maybe and the service all wheel drive system on the dash has been on since I bought it I've had it taken to AutoZone for them to read the codes and it came back saying to remove the debris or blockage from the ABS wheel speed sensor so when I took it too tire discounters for them to look at it they did a diagnostic test and said that someone programmed the codes wrong and to take it to the dealership and they got totally different codes so I took it to Goodyear and told them everything and they hooked up and diagnostic and got different codes and they said that there were no codes at all and that they won't do any work on it and to take it to a dealership
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Kels from United States a year ago  
KE
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Bruce from United States a year ago
It sounds like there may be conflicting information about the cause of the "Service AWD system" warning on your 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. Here are a few things you can try to resolve the issue:

Take your vehicle to a different mechanic or dealership for a second opinion. Having a professional diagnose the issue is the best way to find out what's causing the warning light to come on.
Make sure that your vehicle's ABS wheel speed sensors are working properly. If they're not functioning correctly, they can cause the warning light to come on and impact the vehicle's all-wheel-drive system.
Check the wiring and connections for the ABS wheel speed sensors and the ABS control module. If there are any damaged or corroded wires or connections, they can cause issues with the ABS system and trigger the warning light.
If the ABS wheel speed sensors and the wiring and connections are all in good working order, you may need to have the ABS control module reprogrammed by a professional.
Kels from United States a year ago
Hey. I haven't gotten to the dealership yet but I did hook up the scanner and got this
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