Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Chevrolet Equinox owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I took the Chevy Equinox to the Chevy dealership to have the oil changed. The House Technician said it was unsafe to put it on a lift. The entire frame was corroded. On 02/28/2023, I had the dealership do a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection. This is their findings: #1-1010: INSPECTIONS INSPECT/CHECK inspect due to customer request Inspected unit due to customers request found excessive rear under body rust and left rear upper control arm is held on by two bolts, but structure is unstable due to corrosion. The rear drive shaft has been removed for unknown reasons. This assessment is visual and at this time. Unit looks unsafe and unstable to drive due to rear under vehicle rust. l would recommend to park the unit and get alternative transportation and replacing the vehicle due to rust. Customer has been advised of our findings. I called GM and reported the problem. …
On August 21,2015 I was coming home while driving on the road I entered a curve and my steering wheel did not turn with the curve my car continued going straight I had no control of the steering wheel and I tried to brake and the brakes did not stop the car so I went into the ditch wrecking my car it was totaled and I was hurt the car was totaled the Chevrolet dealer told me to bring the car in and they would fix the problem at no charge they had a special warranty fund to cover the cost of repair of the steering problem there had been others with the same problem--needless to say my totally wrecked car could not be brought to the dealer --I was told to call roadside service to tow it in and fix the problem--a recall should be issued on the power steering and the brake system--I could of been killed and at the age of 71 years very thankful that god was with me and saved my life thank …
Driving down the road going 55mph and all of a sudden I loose speed control to almost 20 MPH. I try to press the gas to accelerate and it feels like the brakes are being pressed down. Have to press gas pedal almost to the floor to get it off the road safely. Immediately turned on emergency flashers to alert vehicles behind me. Stabilitrk light and tc light comes on. I have read plenty of forums having this same problem with the 2010 cheverelet Equinox and nobody seems to know the solution to this problem. Have had several mechanics and break specialist look at the problem and they are confused to why this is happening. I have a small child in the back seat. Thank god we weren't on a 70 MPH highway and that happened. There could have been fatalities. I dont have any mechanic receipts because they dont know what to start to fix the problem with. …
Brake warning light came on while I was driving. I went directly to Chevy dealer. They found that the brake fluid reservoir was empty as the rubber seal into the break master cylinder had failed. The dealer had to replace the master cylinder and the booster and flush the brake system at a cost of $1,210.92. I discovered that this exact same problem had lead to recalls in 2010 of Toyota avalons and highlanders. Also Nissan in 2009 recalled sentras for same reason. My Chevy service manager confirmed that my brake system failure was the same cause. I have contacted Chevrolet headquarters and they refuse to discuss the matter with me and refuse to give me any information on their experience of this brake system failure.can you help me?why is there no GM recall ?
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle started to decelerate with the engine rpms at 6,000 when the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle failed to reverse and the "d" on the instrument panel was blinking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that OnStar produced codes p0776 and p0700. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,300. ..updated 08/30/17
Driving down the road my power engine lite comes on and acts like it is going to cut off , some times it does. My ABS lite comes on at anytime, when coming to a stop my brakes slip and acts like it does not want to catch, brakes are new! Also the 2010 uses about 4 to 5 qt in between oil changes and there is no leaks. Defogger does not work at all. And know having engine problems. Have changed the o2 sensor still says they need to be changed, have changed the manifold and says that still needs o be changed, engine light stays on. Stabilliy track light comes on all the time as well. This has been happening for over 6 years!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power, the vehicle would not shift into gear while being operated, and the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission, ABS sensor, and motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 115,656.
I had exited i75 and was driving on a 35mph county road when the incident occurred. I was driving at a slow speed in anticipation of stopping at a red light at a major intersection. Stepped on the brakes on my 2010 Chevy Equinox and the pedal went all the way down, but car was still rolling. No warning sign from the computer in the car. I'm sure there are others out there with the same complaint. Major driver/road safety issue!!
Master brake cylinder failed and leaked brake fluid into the brake booster causing loss of 100% braking capacity. Fist occurance covered under vehiclewarranty. Re-occurence of the same problem was on August 5, 2015. General motors corp. Declined to fix the second identical problem no charge and stated they were closing the claim. For reference the GM claim number is 71-1509267023.
I've taken my Equinox to multiple mechanics and no one ever told me anything about it . My vehicle uses an excessive amount of engine oil after . My oil changes have to be every 3 weeks. . When turning on my vehicle it sounds like a tractor is ready to go. I have a small SUV that I know never made that loud noise.
Brake complaints in other Equinox years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 3% of the model year's 784 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2010 Chevrolet Equinox brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Chevrolet Equinox brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 82,000 miles, and 10% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.