2012 Chevrolet Equinox Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 4%of 685 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, 4% of the 685 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“About 3 weeks ago I went to start my Equinox with the key and when I put it in the ignition my vehicle would not start at all. The vehicle was parked on a city street. Then the beginning of december I had gone over a little bump and my dash started showing up with warning lights saying 'service stabiliz' and 'all-wheel drive off'.”
NHTSA complaint #11298452, filed 2020-01, 154,000 miles“My vehicles check engine light came on then the stability light came on the vehicle sounded like it was choking. When we got it to the repair shop it stalled out and when the shop did shove investigation there was no oil in the vehicle. Although there was no warning about oil being low or lights on. As we were bringing vehicle to shop it smelled of burning. Vehicle started malfunctioning when stationary and became worse when in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11309696, filed 2020-02, 166,000 miles“My car shut down while I was driving. I have been having problems with the check engine light coming on.. I am afraid to drive it. I am having it towed to the dealership tomorrow. I am driving a rental. I will never buy another product from this company. I have been reading the complaints. Why have this SUV not been recalled. Are they waiting for someone to be killed before they do this?”
NHTSA complaint #10970024, filed 2017-04, 106,807 miles“1.excessive oil consumption from day 1 - was told it was normal, 2.fluttering sound in the engine when cranked. 3.idling rough for a looooonnnng time. 4. Replaced both intake & exhaust cam sensors 5. Removed and replaced fan drive belt. 6.car started shifting roughly. 7. Started idling so low that I had to keep my foot on the gas so it wouldn't shake violently and cut off. Mostly when I was stopped but started shaking and cutting off when I just slow down. Same thing when I back up. Also when I slow down to make a turn. …”
NHTSA complaint #11162645, filed 2018-12, 100,000 miles“I owned two chevy equinoxes. The stabilitrak went on both vehicles without warning. The vehicle I drove to work I lost control of the vehicle when the stabilitrak went and my car was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10851819, filed 2016-03, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
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 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
355 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
127 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
84 complaintsElectrical system
70 complaintsFuel system
54 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsSuspension
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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