2010 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 81about this part
- Share
- 10%of 784 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 81 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 10% of the 784 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought the car 2 years ago, in which the vehicle had/has nonconformed issues since the immediately after the sale of purchase. The car has been in the shop (and is currently there) for 2 years. I have been paying for my own transportation(lyft, car rentals, etc) in addition to my car payments for over a year.”
NHTSA complaint #11298281, filed 2020-01, 15 miles“The radio will not turn on when I start the vehicle. It is not until 10 minutes later that the radio will finally turn on and work properly. This also effects the turn signals and hazard lights. I feel that with the fact the turn signals do not work this is a safety hazard and a recall needs to be issued to fix this problem. This started in my driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #10855373, filed 2016-04, 76,000 miles“Vehicle was stopped at intersection. Vehicle would not move after using accelerator, and the engine continued to run at higher RPM. I was able to move after shutting off and restarting the vehicle. During the same drive I also had trouble shifting from 1st to 2nd gear with high RPM before a moderately hard shift while accelerating after a stop. Amber check engine, brake, and abm lights all lit. Vehicle is currently with mechanic for diagnosis and repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11207463, filed 2019-05, 171,000 miles“I had my Equinox repaired under the recall for oil consumption, yet it is still burning oil. The heat and AC are not working properly, to get heat I have to turn the dial back and forth and maybe it will work most of the time I have to drive about a half a mile for it to blow heat. The AC is just not working at all. The info panel in the center of the dash will go out and come back on later. While driving, the car will just slow down like I'm not pressing the accelerator at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #11322961, filed 2020-05, 15,476 miles“Car only has 89k miles and it's having issues when it's accelerating and switching gears. It also stalls often while in motion. Also having an issue with my defroster controller. Seems like this is a recall in the same year and model but my VIN doesn't qualify”
NHTSA complaint #10955702, filed 2017-02, 89,000 milesRelated recalls
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 18% |
| 2025 | 79 | 33% |
| 2024 | 17 | 20% |
| 2023 | 13 | 13% |
| 2022 | 22 | 12% |
| 2021 | 18 | 18% |
| 2020 | 43 | 14% |
| 2019 | 45 | 15% |
| 2018 | 61 | 15% |
| 2017 | 19 | 7% |
| 2016 | 24 | 6% |
| 2015 | 45 | 7% |
| 2014 | 46 | 8% |
| 2013 | 69 | 9% |
| 2012 | 70 | 10% |
| 2011 | 74 | 9% |
| 2010 | 81 | 10% |
| 2009 | 23 | 24% |
| 2008 | 65 | 18% |
| 2007 | 102 | 15% |
| 2006 | 141 | 20% |
| 2005 | 159 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
271 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
182 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
158 complaintsAir bags
57 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsElectronic stability control
49 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology