2010 Chevrolet Equinox Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 4%of 784 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,400miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 4% of the 784 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,400 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Air compressor- has gone out and the cause for it was when I had a recall fixed. Chevrolet has stated they will not fix the issue and now as a college student I have to pay $1000 to have it fixed. I expected a reliable car and after more than 5 times in the shop I really wish I would have stuck with my 2001 vehicle which was more reliable than what this Equinox will ever be.”
NHTSA complaint #10690048, filed 2015-02, 68,300 miles“While driving down I-95s, the 2010 Equinox lost power and the stability control light along with the check engine light came on. The car was pulled to the side of the interstate and eventually was flat-bedded to a local chevy dealer. Once the car was looked at by the dealer they informed me that the timing chain failed and the whole motor would need replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10440609, filed 2011-12, 31,290 miles“My brand new Chevrolet Equinox 2010, which has less than 2000 miles has been overheating already. I took it into the dealership and they have no idea what the problem is. The temperature gauge does not work at times. The error message that I am getting: AC off due to high engine temperature .”
NHTSA complaint #10307779, filed 2010-02, 1,265 miles“2010 chevy Equinox keeps knocking, dealer replaced timing chain twice and the timing chain tensioner twice and still has the problem. It now shuts off while driving and shakes and mis-fires when cold in the morning. Dealer cant seem to find anything wrong they said the 4-cyl engines are problematic and nothing can be done. I have called GM and they haven't offered me anything. I have videos of the car having problems, they said that's not good enough.”
NHTSA complaint #10453760, filed 2012-04, 35,000 miles“Has a tapping noise in the engine took it to dealer and they said that they can,t hear or fine the problem,I told the shopmanager that they will not find it will the window up,also started the SUV up one morning and the fuel rang say 303 mile I drove 7 miles to work and saw that it said 294 so the SUV than us 9 gallon of gas in seven miles.the merchant said that was normal that,s a lie.the dealer just don,t want to fix the problem,if it not any money in it for them than they don,t want to fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10398858, filed 2011-05, 48,656 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10250503Feb 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249037Jan 11, 2024This informational bulletin advises the tech to validate if oil is leaking into the cooling system and to test and verify were to leak is coming from before replacing all the…
- 10247524Dec 13, 2023This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of Coolant and/or Oil Leak, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminatedâ.
- 10247192Dec 8, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 10246483Nov 29, 2023This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid information/procedures to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 16 | 6% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 34 | 4% |
| 2010 | 31 | 4% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 2% |
| 2006 | 60 | 9% |
| 2005 | 111 | 17% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
49 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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