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Questions tagged [equinox]

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Why does my 2006 Chevy Equinox have no heat when all repairs for the heat has been made?

I have: replaced the thermostat about 10 times, back flushed heater core and flushed cooling system out about 10 times, replaced water pump, intake gasket, blend door, mode door, actuators, HVAC control head, blower resistor, blower resistor…
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my 2011 Chevy Equinox check engine light on, reads code P0420

Check engine light been on. I checked gas cap the other day and it stayed on. I will put premium fuel in next time i fill up. It's been on for about a week. Any ideas to cause or solution?
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Coolant in engine... Head gasket going

I have an 05 Equinox, and while idling it sometimes overheats. We have to continously add coolant every week. If this was the only problem, I'd fix it, but, there's other issues as well, and combined cost of repair is about $3000 (which it is not…
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2012 chevy equinox blows hot air even shut off

We have a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. We cant turn off the interior heat even when we turn the temp all the way down. Even when we turn off the heater it keeps blowing hot air. What could be the problem?
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2011 Chevrolet Equinox: Heater blows cold air when set to defrost mode

For some reason, the heater on our 2011 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT (I4 engine) blows cold air when set to defrost mode regardless of the temperature setting. However, the heater works in any other mode. This is happening both at idle and while moving. Is…
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2012 vs 2022 Chevrolet Vehicle and Coolant Consumption

Not as much a maintenance question but I'm hoping to get a better understanding of how my vehicles work. In 2016 I bought a 2012 Chevy Cruze which was fairly heavy on coolant consumption. Since I bought the vehicle I've found myself topping up the…
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Raditator fluid leaking

I have a 2005 Chevy Equinox and it was over heating. So we replaced the water pump. Then we replaced the A/c compressor, it had a crack in it. So we thought everything was all good. No when we went to add more fluid, it started it leak. It looks to…
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Does it matter what kind of coolant you use in your SUV?

This is more of a question can you use green coolant in a 2006 Chevy Equinox because I did. When I went for an oil change they said I was using the wrong color coolant. I should be using orange because they said all GM cars can only use orange.…
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2011 Equinox Heat only on high RPM

My 2011 Equinox 71000 miles on it...- The heater blows hot air only when the RPM is high - as in highway or accelerating. It blows cool air at stop lights or idling. It's winter here lol - Any ideas? I had a New thermostat installed last week by a…
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A/C stops blowing cold when it's raining

I have a 2011 equinox. Had a accident couple years ago involved with front end. Ever since then when it rains my AC will stop blowing cold air. never heard of anything like this. anyone have any explanations? Plz help
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Access OnStar Wires on 2012 Equinox

I've got a 2012 Equinox that I want to attach an inviscord to the Onstar wires, but I am not sure how to access the wires. There is a wide black plastic cover where the rear view mirror attaches to the vehicle. I believe this cover is holding the…
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How to change the oil life **interval** in a 2012 Chevy Equinox

When I bought the car I realized the “remaining oil life” percent would be getting close to 10% around the 3,000 mile mark. However, on my last two oil changes it was still way above 40%. Which would put it in the 5-6000 mile range which is not what…
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I had a use engine put in my car but it still won't start up I have 2018 chev equinox Lt

I have a engine replace in my 2018 chev equinox the car still won't crank but I found out the mechanic cut my engine harness and reattach it in stead of using my original harness will this cause the problem or do my key need to be programmed to new…
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Do I need a new rim?

Hello, I just had a blowout with my 2016 chevrolet equinox after dropping my kids at school. Its raining so as a result of the blowout I lost control and hit the curb . Currently waiting on roadside assistance. Will I need to buy a new rim or can…
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2007 Chevy Eqinox

In the morning I pull out of my driveway my car will chug and will not go above 25mph. The RPM goes up to just before red line. It will not go anyfaster. Then when it seems to warm up it is ok. Any ideas?
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