# \#equinox **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/equinox/2116.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2025 Equinox No Integrated Garage Door Opener](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-equinox-no-integrated-garage-door-opener/197890)
**Author:** [@PintoKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PintoKid)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-equinox-no-integrated-garage-door-opener/197890 "2024-11-09T22:41:57Z")
We picked up a new 2025 Equinox a few days ago and we were shocked to find out it does not have an integrated garage door opener. This is the first car in 20 years that does not have the feature. We never even thought t… --- ## [Coolant sniff test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-sniff-test/197775)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-sniff-test/197775 "2024-10-25T17:37:29Z")
Got an 09 equinox with 3.4 to fix head gaskets. Seller said shop did coolant test and it failed for hydrocarbons. It is using coolant but has no overheating issues. Yet. Been driving it for several weeks. Runs fine. It h… --- ## [Dual cooling fans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-cooling-fans/196246)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-cooling-fans/196246 "2024-09-18T19:46:46Z")
Locking at kids 08 equinox. The fans have always seemed to be noisy/loud when I am near it. I drove it today with ac on and noticed 1 fan was running at max and 1 was not spinning. I turned off ac and fan shutoff after 2… --- ## [Strut noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-noise/196024)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-noise/196024 "2024-08-31T12:05:50Z")
I fix equinoxes and have owned 10+. Got a noise from driver strut. Strut is newer quick strut per sticker. Sway bar links are new. As are sway bar bushings. I threw on a good looking strut assy as test and sound is no… --- ## [Cooling fan runs hi when it wants too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-runs-hi-when-it-wants-too/195213)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-runs-hi-when-it-wants-too/195213 "2024-06-24T23:09:18Z")
I have 07 torrent. Kid has 08 equinox. Same motor. Ac works fine on both cars. But, the equinox cooling fan(s) run max a lot. I can hear fan from inside car. It does it around town and even on highway, I never seem to no… --- ## [Lifter rattle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-rattle/192798)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-rattle/192798 "2023-09-13T23:10:48Z")
Seller said it was running warm so it sat for awhile. 6 months? I drove it for 15-20 min and it ran fine. Yes a bit warm. Oil level is ok. Pulled heads. Didn’t touch lifters. Got it running today and it rattles like cr… --- ## [2010 Equinox P0443](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-equinox-p0443/179897)
**Author:** [@bandkbuttrum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bandkbuttrum)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-equinox-p0443/179897 "2023-08-22T23:56:29Z")
Hey yall. I hope somebody can help me out here. I have a 2010 Chevy Equinox LS. I had a few codes being thrown so I replaced both 02 sensors, the MAF sensor, and the purge solenoid. Now it’s worse than ever and my check … --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Pump Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-fuel-pump-replacement/191840)
**Author:** [@jtcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtcar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-fuel-pump-replacement/191840 "2023-07-21T21:40:40Z")
I need help! I couldn’t take fuel pump off of this car. --- ## [Can you temporarily disable an ABS in a 2005 Chevy Equinox?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-temporarily-disable-an-abs-in-a-2005-chevy-equinox/189948)
**Author:** [@mgorman15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgorman15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-temporarily-disable-an-abs-in-a-2005-chevy-equinox/189948 "2023-04-05T16:25:28Z")
Hello! I have been having troubles with my ABS kicking on at low (5-15mph), and sometimes relatively high speeds (40-50mph). The sensor will kick on, and make a buzzing/grinding sound when I engage the brakes, and even s… --- ## [What caused minor damage like this? (a fender bender forensics question)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-caused-minor-damage-like-this-a-fender-bender-forensics-question/189886)
**Author:** [@CarSherlock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarSherlock)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-caused-minor-damage-like-this-a-fender-bender-forensics-question/189886 "2023-04-02T02:13:58Z")
What is the chance that the damage of this tear to the bumper of this Chevy Equinox was caused by something other than impact of a single event? Does it look like the driver hit something or did something hit the bumper… --- ## [No heat in Chevy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-chevy/189775)
**Author:** [@sherwood44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sherwood44)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-chevy/189775 "2023-03-26T20:45:22Z")
I have a 2014 Chevy Equinox and the blower doesn’t blow hot air- no heat, just cold air. The AC appears to be working fine. I changed the thermostat. The coolant was changed 25K miles ago and is full. The dials work fi… --- ## [Air injection system error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-injection-system-error/188964)
**Author:** [@jrmcclellon\_184008](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrmcclellon_184008)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-injection-system-error/188964 "2023-02-10T16:42:38Z")
I drive a 2013 LT Equinox. The check engine light comes on when temperature outside is in the 30s. I would ignore this, but it is ruining my favorite feature of the car. Remote start. I took the car to a certified de… --- ## [Frozen slush in oil/external leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-slush-in-oil-external-leak/188112)
**Author:** [@calhoon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calhoon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-slush-in-oil-external-leak/188112 "2023-01-02T23:12:02Z")
Our 2017 equinox had a puddle of oil underneath it and the dipstick looks dry. Sort of. There is crap on the dipstick as well as on the oil cap that looks like little chunks of frost/frozen sludge. Almost was like if you… --- ## [Ah, car repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ah-car-repair/187134)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ah-car-repair/187134 "2022-10-29T00:39:31Z")
Don’t you hate it when you spend $2500 fixing stuff and turns out it’s not enough? Seller dropped to 1500. My driveway is full. --- ## [2013 Equinox Sudden Electrical Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-equinox-sudden-electrical-issues/186606)
**Author:** [@bklutch\_182147](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bklutch_182147)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-equinox-sudden-electrical-issues/186606 "2022-10-16T21:51:39Z")
Took my 2013 Equinox to dealer for routine oil change service. Ever since, have had odd electrical issues. Vehicle started and performed perfectly until then. Now it’s slow to start, especially the first time, and the wi… --- ## [2016 Equinox Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-equinox-wont-start/185939)
**Author:** [@Nikitig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nikitig)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-equinox-wont-start/185939 "2022-08-27T00:17:52Z")
I drove car to store when I came back car wouldn’t start. Just clicks got jumped and took to Advanced Auto. Said I needed battery. Got new battery, still won’t start. They then said starter, but it started when they … --- ## [Vehicle barley starting…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-barley-starting/185617)
**Author:** [@Gavinakajeter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gavinakajeter)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-barley-starting/185617 "2022-08-09T16:26:07Z")
I have a 2010 Chevy equinox with 136k miles. Recently it’s having trouble starting. The other day it wouldn’t start. Jump started and it worked. There was like corrosion crap at the connections so I cleaned them up and m… --- ## [2010 Chevy Equinox - After start it chugs and dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-equinox-after-start-it-chugs-and-dies/110330)
**Author:** [@r9tee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/r9tee)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-equinox-after-start-it-chugs-and-dies/110330 "2022-07-14T23:31:05Z")
Hi everyone, I have a 2010 Chevy Equinox LT AWD. Since having the spark plugs replaced, we have been having the following issue: Specifically on cold days, after staring the car and staying idle, the car RPMs will dro… --- ## [Cooling system round 3?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-round-3/183790)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-round-3/183790 "2022-05-11T23:47:55Z")
i want to at least attempt to fix my car before i sell it. 2007 equinox 3.4 NEW water pump. New thermostat. Both rad hoses are hot and not collapsed. cooling fans WORK. heatercore is flushed and works fine. good heat. … --- ## [Steering noise? Not a whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-noise-not-a-whine/184038)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-noise-not-a-whine/184038 "2022-05-07T21:01:36Z")
I have a torrent and equinox. Same elec boost steering on both. The torrent has a moaning type sound when you turn wheel left or right. Sounds lower, in the rack area. But, the rack is connected to the struts. The rack i… --- ## [Strong floral scent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014 "2022-04-25T15:30:12Z")
I just picked up a new to us 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The dealer’s detail peron had cleaned the interior. It was a hot day and the dealer parked the vehicle in the shade and opened the windows knowing we were on the way… --- ## [Car trouble, can anyone help me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-trouble-can-anyone-help-me/182215)
**Author:** [@luann.riker86\_179285](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luann.riker86_179285)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-trouble-can-anyone-help-me/182215 "2022-02-03T22:57:32Z")
My car broke down the other day. There was noise coming from the engine and I could smell gas. I was at a red light and it acted like it was going to stall but I made it through the light and it felt like I couldnt spee… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Equinox - screen went black](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-screen-went-black/181910)
**Author:** [@BumperT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BumperT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-screen-went-black/181910 "2022-01-16T10:58:37Z")
I started car but nothing on screen…back up camera, blind spot assist and radio all not working. Remote start works, engine runs fine --- ## [2010 Chevy Equinox P0011 on hard acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-equinox-p0011-on-hard-acceleration/180202)
**Author:** [@n2icarrl\_177841](https://community.cartalk.com/u/n2icarrl_177841)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-equinox-p0011-on-hard-acceleration/180202 "2021-10-26T00:03:05Z")
A little background: 2010 Equinox, 2.4L 4 cyl 98000 miles Live/drive at 6000 foot elevation Synthetic oil I get the P0011 camshaft positioner code only when I accelerate hard. For example, leaving my driveway is a 55 … --- ## [2012 Chevy Equinox Squealing Noise Driver Side Front Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-equinox-squealing-noise-driver-side-front-wheel/179989)
**Author:** [@J-HANK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J-HANK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-equinox-squealing-noise-driver-side-front-wheel/179989 "2021-10-15T03:59:14Z")
I have a 2012 Chevy Equinox that is making an intermittent squealing noise from drivers side front wheel. It seems to only make the noise when the car is up to operating temperature and above 40+mph. The noise stops once… --- ## [Tire pressure sensors reading wrong wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-sensors-reading-wrong-wheels/179655)
**Author:** [@StarSword](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StarSword)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-sensors-reading-wrong-wheels/179655 "2021-09-28T23:34:15Z")
2015 Chevy Equinox. I had an alert go off from a tire pressure sensor reading low, topped off the corresponding tire from a gas station air pump, and the alarm was still going afterwards. Somehow the right front tire is … --- ## [Car won't start after dumb intake clean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-dumb-intake-clean/179346)
**Author:** [@djh17\_177190](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djh17_177190)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-dumb-intake-clean/179346 "2021-09-16T12:14:35Z")
I have 2014 Chevy Equinox that recently starting burning about 2qts of oil a week. I read up on the pcv system potentially causing this and cleaned the intake manifold with throttle bottle cleaner spraying the pcv valve … --- ## [2017 Chevy Equinox 2.4L Electronic Steering Whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevy-equinox-2-4l-electronic-steering-whine/178808)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2021, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevy-equinox-2-4l-electronic-steering-whine/178808 "2021-08-21T13:53:32Z")
Hi everyone. I’ve been driving around a 2017 Chevy Equinox LT 2.4L and noticed that the steering whines slightly now. It’s been a gradual thing that I was keeping an ear out for. So i did some quick research and found t… --- ## [I need help with my installed CV axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-with-my-installed-cv-axle/177846)
**Author:** [@nixonnathan18\_176041](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nixonnathan18_176041)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-with-my-installed-cv-axle/177846 "2021-07-08T02:44:12Z")
I have a 2009 Chevy equinox I switch out the driver side cv axle which was my first time I didn’t know it was going to leak a lot of fluid well anyway I installed the CV axle and put everything back together I figure it … --- ## [2019 Equinox hanging bar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-equinox-hanging-bar/177823)
**Author:** [@Lindapomeroyster\_176019](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindapomeroyster_176019)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-equinox-hanging-bar/177823 "2021-07-03T04:47:56Z")
Can anybody tell me what’s hanging underneath the left driver’s side of my equinox? [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/equinox/2116.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=equinox)