Issue ID | 1011557 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10543705 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 30/07/12 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2012 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission issues. *smd a month after purchasing the vehicle, the consumer stated the vehicle was sluggish, as the transmission was not shifting correctly. The next occurrence happened on january 2, 2013. The consumer stated before she could come to a complete stop, the vehicle stopped on its own, as if she hit a stone wall. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they were unable to find a problem. Also, the vehicle would stall, when slowing down. There was a noise coming from the front end. The dealer called the consumer to let her know, they ordered some bolts, so they could be bolted to the frame. On another occasion, while the cruise control was set, the consumer applied the brake, but the vehicle did not stop. The consumer returned to the dealer, because of a grinding/grating noise coming from the vehicle. On several occasions, the vehicle went into a high rate of rate speed and applying the brakes, did not stop the vehicle. Updated 03/27/14 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | AMENIA, NY |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/06/12 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
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DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | AUDIA MOTORS |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | MILLBROOK |
Dealer's state code | NY |
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