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2010 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox has 304 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 27% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

304

Engine complaints

27%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 4, 2016 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA has 304 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox engine — 27% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.