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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 784 total for the year
Median mileage
57,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 1% of the 784 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I purchased a 2010 chevy Equinox on 4/1/2013. I have since had a few issues with the vehicle. I had the timing belt replaced due to knocking in the engine. I thank the good lord that it was under a recall. I have also been experiencing oil loss. I have my oil changed on a regular basis and it has been using oil between those changes. The last time I had it changed, I was told that there was no oil on the dip stick when they checked it prior to doing the change. I have also gone without a defroster as well. …”

NHTSA complaint #10552705, filed 2013-11, 48,000 miles

“I put key into ignition and turned toward the start position and key went about halfway and stopped and all lights and dashboard went black,all electrical power went off. The car would not give me the key back. It was stuck in the ignition for about 1 1/2 hours until ers arrived. I tried pressing the brake and turning the steering wheel but it would still not give me the key. Meanwhile, the dash board starting flashing on and off and I heard a constant clicking noise. I called emergency roadside assistance and they came and gave me a boost and car started right up with no problems. …”

NHTSA complaint #10546724, filed 2013-10, 67,000 miles

“Purchase vehicle in august 2009. Instrument panel faulty within months of purchase. Windshield defroster/defogger & lights on dash go out intermittently. Received a recall notice concerning this issue in april 2010. Problem is still occurring. Have been back to dealership at least a dozen times. Have been in contact with general motors in detroit. Dealership nor general motors are returning our calls or fixing the problem. Only 17546 miles are on this vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10503208, filed 2013-03, 1,378 miles

“My vehicle won't start due to cpu and electrical malfunctioning and my loan warranty wouldn't cover the damages and I only had the car for 3 months mileage is under 105000. My negative terminal cable pops off my vehicle shuts down randomly, check engine light cuts on when I hit 3 rpms”

NHTSA complaint #11342405, filed 2020-07

“Its a ticking noise when started up then lights from the dash board to the head lights, flicks off and on and the horn goes out at the same time. When driving the idle dont seem to pick up speed the transmission seems to has problem it make this horrible loud noise and the car do seem to drive right. The cv joint is going bad for the 5 time and the bars the wheels make this loud noise I only had this car for 5 yrs (chevy Equinox 2010) and most I had to replace, now its going bad again. The transmission is the big problem now I have to replace again I might as well get an whole new car”

NHTSA complaint #11319719, filed 2020-03

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202611%
2025146%
202422%
202133%
202062%
201962%
201861%
201731%
201621%
201530%
201431%
201371%
201261%
201120%
201061%
200933%
2008226%
2007172%
2006112%
2005152%

Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox

Engine
271 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
182 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
158 complaints
Electrical system
81 complaints
Air bags
57 complaints
Other or unknown
53 complaints
Electronic stability control
49 complaints
Fuel system
48 complaints
Steering
44 complaints
Vehicle speed control
32 complaints
Engine cooling
31 complaints
Brakes
23 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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