Worst 2010 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Wipers & Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 271 | 3 | 6 | 86,022 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 173 | 1 | 1 | 83,911 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 132 | — | — | 115,570 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 78 | 1 | 2 | 61,524 mi | |
| Airbags | 54 | 8 | 1 | 75,985 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 49 | — | — | 93,009 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 43 | 2 | — | 53,150 mi | |
| Fuel System | 32 | — | — | 140,694 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 31 | 2 | — | 84,276 mi | |
| Brakes | 22 | 1 | — | 91,487 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 21 | — | — | 45,619 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 14 | — | — | 52,392 mi | |
| Body Structure | 13 | 3 | 1 | 83,277 mi | |
| Visibility | 10 | — | — | 37,694 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | — | — | 23,567 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 9 | — | — | 83,394 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | — | 59,341 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 57,515 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 82,171 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 46,276 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 103,010 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 10,840 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 65,197 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 3 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~422,700 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Equinox reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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