2010 Chevrolet Equinox Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 784 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 1% of the 784 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving in a storm, the windshield wipers stopped working. I had to pull over and wait out the storm, too dangerous to drive. I took the car to a chevy dealership and they said that they needed to replace the motor for the windshield wipers. It was not under warranty and cost me $400. The consumer found recall 14v447000 (seats) because the seat had dropped to the floor, the dealer stated it was not for the 2010 model. Updated 10/05/15.”
NHTSA complaint #10616433, filed 2014-07, 50,038 miles“Purchased 4/2010 1 at a red light, car idled really rough, then all of the dash lights came on. I drove straight to the dealership. They checked it out and said I needed a new fuel pump. I had about 47,000 miles. 2. Oil consumption - the first time this happened I was hearing a funny noise when I turned left coming from the engine. My boyfriend checked the oil the next morning to find no oil on the dipstick. We put in 2 qts then when the dealer ship opened I took it in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510705, filed 2013-05, 25,000 miles“During regular commute, while driving through the city on the way home, the driver seat lumbar collapsed with a loud pop, like a balloon pop. I am a regular sized guy, 5'11 , 160lbs. And I wasn't doing anything special. It was just a regular day driving home and the lumber just popped and now there's a cavity inside the back of the driver seat. Upon searching the internet. Apparently it's a common issue, some drivers had their lumbar popped in the exact same way twice within six month. Apparently there was, at some point a TSB for this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10538374, filed 2013-09, 64,000 miles“My car began chugging, losing power and eventually stalled as I came to a stop. This began when I slowed my vehicle on three separate occasions (once when I slowed to turn a corner- 2012, once when I slowed to stop at a light-3/2013 and the third time was when sitting idle with my foot on the brake-2/2013.) each time my gas tank was less than half full but at different levels at each occurrence. My check engine light came on after the incidents. After the car stalled, I turned it off and was able to start it back up without incident each time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10501297, filed 2013-03, 73,000 miles“My drivers seat was changed twice in six month, still doesn't work the passenger air bag light comes if noting is in the seat. The oil comsumption is ungodly and now I have anoil leak on the passenger side of my engine and I need to add 2 quarts of oil daily. Ecoboost went out within a year of my ownership. Car has been in the shop several times for oil leak and it is stii persistent.”
NHTSA complaint #10919997, filed 2016-10Related recalls
- 14V447000Jul 23, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX…Covers: Chevrolet Equinox 2010–2012, GMC Terrain 2010–2012, Cadillac SRX 2010–2012 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
49 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsBrakes
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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