2012 Chevrolet Equinox Problems: 3 Issues Every Owner Should Know

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Problems: 3 Issues Every Owner Should Know | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls6 recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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."

Campaign #16V50200005/07/2016

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

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.

Campaign #14V44700023/07/2014

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM" (TPMS). THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO ILLUMINATE THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WHEN THE PRESSURE IN A TIRE IS 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRESSURE. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE UNTIL THE TIRE PRESSURE IS MORE THAN 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRESSURE.

Campaign #11V51100019/10/2011

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS AND WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS". THE SOFTWARE IN THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL CAN CAUSE THE HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, DEFROST, AND RADIO CONTROLS, AS WELL AS THE PANEL ILLUMINATION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Campaign #09V48900023/12/2009

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE NEAR THE SEAT ATTACHMENT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Campaign #10V62300015/12/2010

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Chevrolet Equinox problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: TPMS Warning Can Illuminate Too Late (Recall 11V511), Replacement Park-Lock Lever Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 16V502), Power-Seat Height-Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: TPMS Warning Can Illuminate Too Late (Recall 11V511) and Replacement Park-Lock Lever Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 16V502) and Power-Seat Height-Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox TPMS Warning Can Illuminate Too Late (Recall 11V511)?

Certain 2012 Chevrolet Equinox tire-pressure monitoring systems may not turn on the warning until pressure is more than 25 percent below the recommended cold pressure. Underinflation can overheat a tire and impair handling. Severity: high.

What is the 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox Replacement Park-Lock Lever Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 16V502)?

Certain 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles may have been serviced with a defective replacement electronic park-lock lever. The ignition key can be removed while the automatic transmission is not in Park, allowing rollaway. Severity: high.

What is the 2010-2012 Chevrolet Equinox Power-Seat Height-Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447)?

Certain 2010-2012 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles with power height-adjustable front seats can lose a height-adjuster shoulder bolt, causing the seat to drop suddenly and altering the driver position. Severity: high.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Problems: 3 Issues Every Owner Should Know

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What are the most common Chevrolet Equinox problems?

Is the Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

What is the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox TPMS Warning Can Illuminate Too Late (Recall 11V511)?

What is the 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox Replacement Park-Lock Lever Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 16V502)?

What is the 2010-2012 Chevrolet Equinox Power-Seat Height-Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447)?