I could control the radio via my steering wheel and my Bluetooth worked for calls. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. My radio, lights, sensors, odometer, everything goes crazy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the fuel pump assembly fractured prematurely causing a failure. At McCluskey Chevrolet, we have a great of to choose from, so stop in and. The vehicle shut down and was restarted.
Why wouldn't this be a recall issue? However we had the cap replaced less than 3 months ago. While driving at 30 mph, the service engine light illuminated. This was a new engine. Model overview: The Chevrolet Equinox is an impressive contender in the mid-size crossover segment. Instrument panel faulty within months of purchase. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. Changed the battery in the key fob and used the back up remote.
This electrical malfunction can only get worse. Do not open the hood until the vehicle has cooled down and we recommend calling a towing service or getting your car to a mechanic right away. The current mileage was 30,000 and failure mileage was 24,000. The letter states some 2013 equionx vehicles equipped with this feature may have a condition where the flexible sensor may become inoperative during normal operation due to an electrical failure caused by road salt and other environmental contaminats. Four of the clutches were burned and solenoids were plugged. Dealer stated that this repair is no longer covered under gm's powertrain warranty.
The Equinox's rocker panels are integrated into the doors, which means the area over which a passenger must step is very narrow. The contact stated that while driving at different speeds, an odor of burning fuse was perceived in the vehicle. It's something new every week now. Lights and defroster go out intermittently while driving causing us to be very insecure to take it anywhere for fear it will happen while we are out. We have all been calmly driving down the road thinking about what you are going to make for dinner when one of these dashboard hieroglyphics flashes on and oftentimes they are just as confusing as a foreign language.
Storage areas are abundant, and include an oversized glovebox, a closed storage bin in the instrument panel above the center stack and a closed storage bin under the center armrest large enough for a laptop computer. For example, most of us know that when we see the little indicator that looks like a gas pump, we need to stop and refuel. When something goes wrong with your car or if a feature you should know about gets activated, a signal funnels through the electrical system and into the dashboard. Taken in the next day due to it was after hours. Had it in a year earlier for air-conditioning not getting cold enough but they could find a problem knob? What it means: The washer fluid level is low. Drinking oil, oil leak, service engine light on.
On the drive to the mechanic there was also multiple stalls of the engine which posed a serious safety concern. In any case, bring your car in for servicing immediately if you see this light come on and stay on. Going in tomorrow for a new dash circuit board 3 months past my bumper to bumper warranty I say the problems are related but they say their not. Our expert service technicians here at New Smyrna Chevy will thoroughly investigate any warning indicator that your vehicle may be experiencing. Now I have to worry about a fire hazard?? Do not ignore this indicator light — instead bring your car to the nearest service center, or simply stop driving and call for assistance.
The manufacturer was not notified. Not having the issue covered by warranty of some type makes it even worse. This should never go out on a vehicle. Plastic plate that controls the air and heat is defective. A 6-speed automatic transmission is standard with both engines. Here are the meanings behind 15 of these curious-looking markers and what they look like, in case you need a mnemonic device to help your memory.
Onstar advised to stop driving the vehicle due to engine damage concern and potential fire. Heard a loud noise as I was driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the timing chain fractured. After taking the car in for inspection it was found that a common issue regarding the timing chain was affecting the car. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Received a recall notice concerning this issue in April 2010. After complete rebuild, problem re-occurred 2 weeks later. We were able to barely get it to the side of the highway almost getting rear ended by a semi. This engine is capable of 301 horsepower and an estimated 24 mpg on the highway. With available V6 power under the hood, the Equinox makes an attractive family and cargo hauler.
Do I take it to a dealer and pay hundreds of dollars for a scan cause the engine light is on and coincidentally autostart doesn't work? From the complaints, blogs, etc that I've seen online this seems as if this is a widespread issue and other consumers are dealing with the same issues. First, dashboard warning lights are a sign that something needs our attention or action. Also I recently went to adjust the vent and the button disappeared into the dash. They checked the gas cap when we dropped it off. The interior features a dual-cockpit design, ice-blue ambient lighting and sophisticated, classy appearance touches that makes it look much more expensive than it is. If this light comes on and stays on, or if it begins flashing, bring your car in for service right away. Please let me know if any of these problems are recalls on my vehicle.