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2012 Chevrolet EQUINOX Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	892306
Internal NHTSA #	10435675
Manufacurer	GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	EQUINOX
Model Year	2012
File date	15/09/11
Component	STRUCTURE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 75 mph, the contacts erroneously brushed against the roller button for the cruise control. The cruise control activated and the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The contact stated that the failure occurred sporadically and was concerned with the placement of the cruise control switch, stating that the component was positioned awkwardly on the steering wheel where his hands were. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was designed with the button in that manner and they were unable to assist. The contact stated he would have the cruise control disabled. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100. Updated 12/12/11*lj the consumer stated the cruise control would lock in at any speed if the cruise control roller switch was brushed against accidently while driving. But, often at times the speed that locked in was higher than the speed he was travelling.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	100
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
VIN pattern	2GNFLEEK9C6XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	10/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	AWD
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Vehicle speed	75
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Chevrolet EQUINOX Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Chevrolet EQUINOX Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

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