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Chevrolet Equinox repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1084 repairs.
Chevrolet Equinox transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 85 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
turbocharged 170hp 1.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| 6000 mi | Service AWD message on dash - Dealer reprogrammed AWD |
2014 Chevrolet Equinox
Engine not specified
| 37200 mi | rear wheel differential clutch control module replaced |
2014 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $1500 |
Transfer case exploded. towed to dealer |
2014 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30000 mi | Fluid seeping between transmission and transfer case. Replaced seal between transmission and transfer case, degreased engine and test drove - no leaks found. |
2013 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 47000 mi | RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL LEAKING. UNDER WARRANTY. AXLE SEAL REPLACED, TRANSMISSION FLUID FILLED. |
| 33000 mi | Replaced the torque converter seal. |
2013 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 19000 mi | Shift lever not traveling smoothly. Would be stopped by something solid and would need to be moved back for another try to get it into Park. |
| 28000 mi | Carrier bearing holding up the drive shaft was hanging on by threads. |
| 31000 mi | Torque converter leak. Repaired under warranty. One week later the left axle shaft was leaking. Repaired under warranty. |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 16120 mi | Had to change a gasket on the rear axle, covered under warranty |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 62000 mi | Erratic shifting at slow speeds Transmission overhauled but problem has not been fixed. Problem is worse. |
| 70700 mi | Eratic shifting, slipping. Replaced transmission with GM remanufactured unit. |
| 107000 mi US $569 |
Replace front drive axle assembly on passenger side. |
| 53000 mi US $1163 |
Transmission would not engage forward or reverse. Transmission rebuilt 1 month out of powertrain warranty. GM picked up 2/3 of the cost. |
| 61000 mi | Solenoid not functioning properly. Replace solenoid. |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6300 mi | Transmission was suffering from an intermittent harsh shift between gears 1-2. Technician cleaned up a valve in the transmission valve body. The problem was lessened, but it still does it less frequently. The dealer will be apprised. |
| 49300 mi | It jerks forward while driving. They adjusted a sensor again! |
| 49700 mi | Gear shifts from drive to neutral while driving. Lounges forward when it shifts. |
| 68000 mi US $156 |
The gear shifter was slipping out of gear. Whole gearshift was replaced. |
2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 7500 mi | Replace Torque Converter Hub Seal because it was leaking transmission fluid. Replace Torque Converter Hub Seal because it was leaking |
| 43000 mi | Torque converter seal was leaking. They removed and replaced the seal, after removing the whole transmission. They also did an alignment. I wonder if it's connected to having had a rebuilt transmission when the new car was 3 months old. |
| 43000 mi | Transmission fluid still leaking after the repair in October. Evidently, they didn't complete the job. They removed the side axle from transmission and replaced the seal. Still not sure if the transmission is working 100% |
| 98000 mi US $1650 |
Transmission failed wile on vacation. We didn't know that the hard shifting was because the transmission was failing back around 65,000. Hard shifting would happen occasionally. A dealer in California "City Chevy" told us it would take 2 weeks and cost $5500 We then trailered it back to AZ on our own And had it repaired at Van Chevy" in Scottsdale. |
| 61000 mi US $3500 |
Check Engine Light. Car could not move. Transmission needed to be replaced. |
2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57000 mi | Transfer case replaced. |
| 58000 mi | Vehicle would not back up on a grade then the engine would rev and a loud clunking sound was heard. It slowly progressed even in forward gears. I took it to a Honda dealer and traded it for an Accord after I left the Chevy dealer. |
| 94700 mi | Complete Transmission Failure |
| 32000 mi | I suspect transmission was going out as car jerked when shifting gears--had 36,366 Miles. Warranty ran out at 36,000. |
2010 Chevrolet Equinox
Engine not specified
| 31620 mi | Power train unit has to be completely replaced as well as water pump and alternator was suggested to be replaced. |
2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 5000 mi | Very small transmission fluid leak found at first oil change/tire rotation |
2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 70680 mi | Pulled transmission to replace seals. |
| 36580 mi C $1281 |
Rear differential clutch control module - internal fault. Module replaced (Part cost $500). Access to module required exhaust removal, and lowering of rear differential. |
2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 87000 mi | Transmission failed and required rebuild. Repair covered under manufacturer drive train warranty. |
| 95000 mi US $100 |
Rebuilt torque converter and rebuilt transmission. |
| 59520 mi C $100 |
Electric switch in gear selector |
| 71920 mi C $500 |
Leak in transmission line |
| 72320 mi | All of the repairs covered by my about to be expired warranty were carried out. I decided to wait and do the transmission oil leak and the rear brakes elsewhere. I have never had such long use of my tires and brakes in any of my cars |
| 112000 mi US $4000 |
Transmission shifting erratically and sometimes not shifting into certain gears. Determined the 3-5-R wave plate was bad and caused problems so the transmission had to be replaced. |
| 100998 mi US $3597 |
Intermittent power delivery, rebuilt transmission installed |
| 90000 mi US $1100 |
35R clutch wave plate snapped and needed to be replaced. |
| 28295 mi | Transmission bullentins. Reprogram PCM and TCM |
| 86000 mi | Trans leaking. Suspect tech((?) didn't do proper procedure when unit was serviced weeks ago. Dealer identified it does have a leak, topped off system with a dye to pin point the leak after driving 1K miles. Suggested it's the front pump. |
| 93200 mi | Transmission leaking fluid trans pulled all seals replaced. 300 miles on repair. No leaks at this time |
| 130000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced leaking front right inner axle seal. This is the third time this has been replaced. About every 40,000 miles or so. |
| 210000 mi US $461 |
Right cv joint failing had both checked because of loud clicking noise when turning corners . Left still ok right needed replacement. Replacement comes with shop’s two Warrentee! |
| 222000 mi US $675 |
Left CV joint failing |
| 7555 mi | Catastrophic failure of transmission. No forward drive. Replacement needed. Under warranty but confidence in vehicle severely damaged. Catistrophic failure of transmission. No forward drive. Repacement needed. Under warrantee but confidence in vehicle severly damaged. |
| 49000 mi US $1300 |
Transmission failure. Required rebuild. GM paid 2/3 of cost. |
| 53200 mi | Transmission had to be rebuilt. |
2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60700 mi | Bearing failed in transfer case. Was told that it was not a serviceable part. They replaced the transfer case under warranty. |
| 32000 mi | Transfer case to transmission seal leaking. Replaced two seals. Previous repair didn't stop the leak so dealer had to replace a second seal between transfer case and transmission. |
| 20000 mi | Jerky downshifting. Performed TSB to reflash |
| 20000 mi | Transfer case leaking oil onto driveway. Performed TSB to replace seals with redesigned ones. |
| 80000 mi US $2600 |
Bearings in rear differential bad. Replaced entire rear differential. |
| 100000 mi | Transfer case input shaft seal leaking gear oil. This is the second time the seal has been replaced |
| 99990 mi US $900 |
Transfer case input shaft seal leaking gear oil. This is the second time the seal has been replaced |
| 130000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission failed with a big crunching sound while driving. Likely failed faceplate. Traded it in |
| 34000 mi | Drives ok after engine install. Still rough shifts at higher RPMs. Decide to pull ahead schedule and trade it in a few months before I was planning to. |
2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 47120 mi | A LEFT REAR AXLE SEAL NEEDS REPLACEMENT CAUSE: LEFT FRONT AXLE SEAL LEAKING 8464450 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 161700 mi | New transmission. |
| 109000 mi US $114 |
Replaced right rear wheel bearing/hub assembly |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 73000 mi | The transfer case was leaking between the case sections. The transfer case was resealed and repaired. |
| 29188 mi | Front output shaft seal replaced. |
| 162000 mi US $4000 |
Transfer case failed while driving and needed to be replaced |
2007 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 160000 mi US $3700 |
Transmission slipping - computer failure. |
2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 116000 mi US $690 |
Replaced Left front CV Shaft due to crunching sound while turning |
| 117000 mi US $82 |
Left front CV Shaft failed at outer joint - this part was replaced 6 days prior with a remanufactured shaft acquired from a name brand auto store |
2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 94000 mi US $75 |
Vehicle was making a grinding, rubbing noise. Replaced two u joints and the carrier bearing. |
| 54000 mi | U joint went out and dropped the drive shaft while driving down the highway @ 55 miles an hour causing the drive shaft to split the rear end in two. Chevy say's the drive train isn't under warranty anymore! Repairs are going to cost $3,700. No money! |
| 54000 mi US $1300 |
Rearend ran dry on grease causing the gears to lock up and crack the housing, damaging the driveshaft and both rear axles. |
| 116000 mi US $339 |
Transmission cooling lines were leaking and it was reported by the company that did my oil change. Took to repair shop and both lines (in and out) had to be replaced. |
| 123380 mi C $1400 |
Major drivetrain problem, my AWD is now FWD. Cost for parts to repair was $1600 plus, unable to rebuild the driveshaft due to it being a very non-standard design. My repair shop says he knows 3 other former AWD driving around as FWD... |
2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 73098 mi C $132 |
Replace left outer CV boot(torn). Left outer CV Boot replaced as old one was torn. |
| 90000 mi US $200 |
Tried to isolate bearing noise in drive train. Appears to be in passenger side of transmission. 35mph or more showed bearing noise. Not CV joints, wheel bearing or intermediate shaft, the shaft was replaced and problem noise still there. |
| 21623 mi | Transmission line broke. Replaced under warranty |
2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 39680 mi C $772 |
Ordered hanger bearing for next service. |
| 40080 mi C $603 |
Hangar bearing k SP 056000 Factory Part # 25775162 was replaced. 2 hours replacement time. |
| 13801 mi | K5267 - LINES, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER - BOTH - REPAIR OR REPLACE |
| 86000 mi US $200 |
Driveshaft Center Support Bearing separated from rubber isolator. Replaced Bearing and U-Joints. |
| 52080 mi C $105 |
AWD system grinding when it engages. Dealer says let's change the diff fluid and see if that cures it. That problem came back in 2 weeks. 105.00 I will take it back for the rear diff and the steering shaft in 2 wks. |
| 61380 mi | drive shaft hanger bearing replaced |
| 62000 mi | Centre support bearing and yoke for the driveshaft. |
| 107700 mi | Center drive shaft bearing and rear diff were bad. |
| 109000 mi US $1200 |
Drive shaft joint |
| 115300 mi C $400 |
Replaced the center drive shaft hanger/bearing c/w u joint. I had been warned a few months back that it would soon need replacing. After a slight shake was noticed at highway speeds I went in for the repairs. |
| 81220 mi | transmission coolant lines cracked at the 90 bend on the frame...had to be replaced. |
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