2010 Chevrolet Equinox Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 6%of 784 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 6% of the 784 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving one day and these lights popped on out of no where the exhaust resginator cracking the car constantly has wheel bearing issue and the engine is burning oil it's not doing what it's supposed to do with it.I was driving on the l-90 thruway at 65 MPH. I. Am also having head light blowing I have changed the headlights 4 times this year”
NHTSA complaint #11283108, filed 2019-12, 141,000 miles“Alot is going on with my 2010 chev my exhaust pipe crack and I was told that is a real problem with chevy's my car is consuming way to much oil I constantly have to get oil changes. My driver side head light keeps going out I'm changing my head light 2-3 times a year. I replaced my spark plugs and coils a few months ago and my car when I'm driving it will stop and the wheel will lock up while I'm driving it .”
NHTSA complaint #11269875, filed 2019-10, 140,000 miles“It uses oil like crazy. We have changed everything,besides getting a new motor. I was driving home from work tonight and the ABS and traction control light came on out of no where. My brakes where trying to lock up. When you crank it now it makes a funny noice”
NHTSA complaint #11360354, filed 2020-09, 144,349 miles“From inception this vehicle has burned through oil and has consistent issues with running smooth. The poor fuel injection system has caused abnormal wear on engine and parts therefore it has caused me to pay out of pocket for breakdown of parts in a premature stage. Now my catalytic converter is bad, all fuel injectors, coils and everything around that system!!! I am looking at over 3k in repairs again!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10838971, filed 2016-02, 50,000 miles“Vehicle was in motion approximately 45 MPH when check engine light came on, message then appeared that engine power is reduced and speed immediately dropped to around 15 MPH and then to a rough idle at approx 5-10mph. Was almost rear ended by vehicle traveling behind me. I was able to limp remaining 2 miles home and contacted dealer. Appointment was made and dealer reported code p2135 and replaced throttle body..dealer said throttle didn't know up from down. Dealer stated this is a common problem with the Equinox. …”
NHTSA complaint #11300499, filed 2020-01, 98,546 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 2% |
| 2014 | 15 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 26 | 4% |
| 2011 | 55 | 7% |
| 2010 | 49 | 6% |
| 2009 | 12 | 13% |
| 2008 | 48 | 13% |
| 2007 | 63 | 9% |
| 2006 | 14 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
271 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
182 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
158 complaintsElectrical system
81 complaintsAir bags
57 complaintsOther or unknown
53 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.
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