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Security light on dash

Chevrolet Equinox 2015 4 door LTZ  28000 miles
My security light keeps flashing. Never stops. Any idea what is wrong and Any idea how to make it stop?
Tina from United States 6 years ago  
TI
1 reply 
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
You can try reprogramming the key fobs. If that does not solve the issue, there is likely a faulty door/lock sensor
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My dash says get TPS serviced and also my airbags serviced

Chevrolet Equinox 2013 LT 4 liter 39025 miles
My suv has both the tire warning on with a tps service needed on with also my airbag service needed!
patty from United States 8 years ago  
PA
10 reports 
Sher from Canada 6 years ago
My airbag light came on as a result of the lumbar support cushion in driver's seat blowing. Had to have airbag fixed. Light was on as the result of a wire breaking in the seat system. Had to take it to the dealership to be seen by an airbag specialist.
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Service AWD system stays on SolvedSolved

Chevrolet Equinox 2014  64022 miles
I bought this car used about a month ago maybe and the service all wheel drive system on the dash has been on since I bought it I've had it taken to AutoZone for them to read the codes and it came back saying to remove the debris or blockage from the ABS wheel speed sensor so when I took it too tire discounters for them to look at it they did a diagnostic test and said that someone programmed the codes wrong and to take it to the dealership and they got totally different codes so I took it to Goodyear and told them everything and they hooked up and diagnostic and got different codes and they said that there were no codes at all and that they won't do any work on it and to take it to a dealership
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Kels from United States a year ago  
KE
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Bruce from United States a year ago
It sounds like there may be conflicting information about the cause of the "Service AWD system" warning on your 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. Here are a few things you can try to resolve the issue:

Take your vehicle to a different mechanic or dealership for a second opinion. Having a professional diagnose the issue is the best way to find out what's causing the warning light to come on.
Make sure that your vehicle's ABS wheel speed sensors are working properly. If they're not functioning correctly, they can cause the warning light to come on and impact the vehicle's all-wheel-drive system.
Check the wiring and connections for the ABS wheel speed sensors and the ABS control module. If there are any damaged or corroded wires or connections, they can cause issues with the ABS system and trigger the warning light.
If the ABS wheel speed sensors and the wiring and connections are all in good working order, you may need to have the ABS control module reprogrammed by a professional.
Kels from United States a year ago
Hey. I haven't gotten to the dealership yet but I did hook up the scanner and got this
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A miss sometimes

Chevrolet Equinox 2006  175000 miles
My 2006 Equinox has a miss in it sometimes. But check engine light does not come on. And no fault codes. A friend told me it may be the throttle Control Module. Does anyone know?
Harry from Canada 7 years ago  
HA
5 replies 
Austin from United States 7 years ago
Hey I had this problem awhile ago. Changed all my spark plugs and that didn't help. Then had the bright idea to change the spark plug wires and that did the trick. The AC Delco brand makes rubbish SP wires. Went with duralast and have had no problems 20,000 miles later.
Harry from Canada 7 years ago
Hi Austin Thanks. But did it show up as a fault code? No light is coming on and no codes. Not sure if I can get that brand of spark plug wires here.
Harry from Canada 7 years ago
Yes Mine needed new wires and plugs also
OR RANGER from United States 6 years ago
New buyer looking equinox
Just im reading all comments
And my questios is. Why many equinox for sale are rebuilt category ,i need to find more info. I have fds who selling one but the title is rebuilt. Low miles but i have some concern about this...
Many of this care are rebuilt with low miles
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
Due to the style of frame, and availability of replacement parts, these are easy to repair/rebuild. I wouldn't put too much thought into buying one just because it was rebuilt. I would only be concerned if it was classified as 'salvage'. (This indicates it was involved in an accident that was bad enough that the car was written off) They generally are great, all-around, and reliable vehicles. Most issues arise from the technology built into them as opposed to mechanical problems. I have a 2007, and other than replacing a battery and a starter, and the regular maintenance stuff...I've never had an issue in over 200kms.
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Warm engine indicator

Chevrolet Equinox 2007  80000 miles
I have a problem with my Equinox, which indicates that the engine is warm and thus the air conditioning turns off. The truth is that the engine is working fine and I cannot find why the message appears. Does anyone know how to fix it? Do I need to change any sensor?
JED from United States 9 years ago  
JE
4 reports 
Chad34 from United States 9 years ago
It is the temperature indicator that is failing. Change it, reset the computer and it should be solved.
crate from United States 9 years ago
I had your same problem and solved it by simply changing the thermostat.
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
Either the temperature sensor or the thermostat needs to be replaced... likely the thermostat.
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Autostart does not work

Chevrolet Equinox 2012 Chevy 60000 miles
So, i have a 2012 Equinox and the autostart won't work. Did all the systems/door/lock/hood latch checks. Changed the battery in the key fob and used the back up remote. You can hear the car getting ready to start, you can hear the enging clicking and trying to engage to turn the engine over, but it doesn't. So now what? Do I take it to a dealer and pay hundreds of dollars for a scan cause the engine light is on and coincidentally autostart doesn't work? Do I have to buy a new autostart? I paid of $3,000 for the extended GMPP plan and does this fall under the warranty? I just got the suv back from the dealership after a week of them having it. What can I do from home, and if I can't figure it out then what?
Battygirl from Canada 7 years ago  
BA
14 reports 
chevy from Canada 7 years ago
Auto start does not work if the check engine light is on
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
You need to solve the issue that is causing the check engine light. The remote start system is designed to not engage If the check engine light is on.
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Radio and Odometer Dim Light

Chevrolet Equinox 2014 hatchback suv 41000 miles
When we are driving the radio and odometer lights dim. The switch to control the lights is all the way up to the brightest setting. It stays like that for a while and then comes back on brighter. We have taken to the dealer and it doesn't do it then. They have no idea why it does this.
Carrol from United States 6 years ago  
CA
1 report 
Sher from Canada 6 years ago
Mine does that too. No clue why.
Beannie1007 from United States 6 years ago
Same here. I've even mentioned it to a mechanic and he had no idea why either.
Mazdaadvisor4 from United States 6 years ago
Is there anything that might be impeding the sensor located on the dash, it reads ambient light, and if headlights are set to auto illuminate it dims dash light when activated.
njam from United States 5 years ago
I have the same issue. Any ideas?
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
They have a system that automatically adjusts the charging output to the voltage needs of the vehicle. I would start with that particular sensor as a possible culprit when trying to find the issue.
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ABS and TC failure

Chevrolet Equinox 2005
The ABS and TC indicators started turning on and activating, and thus when braking it feels rather rough and noisy.The wiring has been checked and, after the sensors were cleaned, it worked properly but only for two days. Thanks for anyone's help.
anonymous user from United States 9 years ago
3 reports 
armilda43 from United States 9 years ago
Disconnect the sensors and you won't have any problems. It is just like driving a car withouth ABS.
Tom80 from United States 9 years ago
The same happened to me, the mechanic changed the harness which at first sight seemed to be fine and the noise disappeared. He said this was a typical problem, that the harness breaks on its inside due to the type of wire. Try this.
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Mil light is on P0411 code

Chevrolet Equinox 2015 suv 2.4 eng lt2  90000 miles
Check engine light remote start wont work
Radio from United States a year ago  
RA
2 replies 
Bruce from United States a year ago
The check engine light being on is often an indication of a problem with your vehicle, and it is important to have it inspected and diagnosed as soon as possible. The code P0411 is specifically related to an "Incorrect Secondary Air Injection System Flow. " This means that there is an issue with the air injection system, which is responsible for supplying air to the exhaust system to help reduce emissions. This could be due to a number of things, such as a faulty air pump, a clogged air injection valve, a malfunctioning air control solenoid valve, or a vacuum leak in the air injection system.
As for the issue with the remote start not working, it is possible that the problem is related to the check engine light being on, as the system may not allow remote start if there is a fault detected. Alternatively, the issue with the remote start may be related to a separate problem with the remote start system.
Radio from United States a year ago
Thanks for the response. I know all that but I’m trying to find the right mechanic to fix it. I guess I’ll go to the dealer. Right now I’m clearing the codes with my blue driver scanner.
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Turns ON But won't shift out of PARK

Chevrolet Equinox 2019 1.5 L 60000 miles
Started with having to jump and charge a new battery (purchased and put in less than a year ago at dealership). Anytime car would be at a stop light and the auto shut off decided to turn on , and car wouldn't be able to start back up without having to jump it...
After parking it one day, it did the same thing it's been and so I jumped the battery and it turned over and started but could not get it shifted out of PARK.
The display message on dash keeps saying that I need to shift it back into park and roll drivers side window DOWN and then UP???
Crowley6 from United States 10 months ago  
CR
9 reports 
Mar Omega from United States 5 months ago
I haven't had a battery issue (that I know of) in my 2008 Equinox, but I have recently had the "won't come out of park" issue recently. I did watch two videos on YouTube, that told me how to disassemble my console to access the shifter. I was able to manipulate a pin as shown in videos, but to remove the console, you have to disconnect your window controls, climate controls, Onstar controls etm. Of course you can reassemble everything, but the park lock issue reoccurred the third time I drove it after taking it apart. Today, I drove it disassembled again, but it was 25⁰ and I had no heat, defrost, or ability to roll windows up the last inch, so I cut the console into 3 sections with a Sawzall. Now all controls are plugged back in,and I can still access the shifter linkage.
Of course now my dashboard blacks out and resets when I hit the brakes too hard.
GFUNK from United States 4 months ago
Did you ever figure out the cause of the issue? I am a technician and working on someone's car with this exact issue on the same year vehicle and can't seem to figure out what is going on with it. When I connect my scan tool I am getting a loss of communication fault for the TCM. Customer said the battery was dead so they replaced the battery and now this happened and it's stuck in park.
Sam from United States 24 days ago
The tcm needs to be calibrated. Actually the procedure calibrate the ecm, tps, and tcm. Remove negative cable and fuses and relays. Ecm tps and tcm. Leave off for about 30 minutes. Put cable back on with fuses out. Push the gas to the floor and turn key to accessories. Hold gas down for 20 seconds. Let off and turn key off. Remove cable. Put fuses in. Put cable back on. Foot on gad turn to accessories again hold 6 seconds. Let off gas and turn off. Turn to accessories with foot on gas hold 10 seconds. Pump 9 times on gas and turn off. Then CRANK the car Rev motor a few times. Check the idle. That was on my nissan altima.
Chelbi from United States 23 days ago
That means your anti theft has been tripped get your manual and get ur anti theft reset
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Traction control light comes on and radio screen goes black.

Chevrolet Equinox 2015 2.4 90000 miles
My wife was driving her 2015 chevy equinox. We had some snow on the ground and the traction control light comes on. The the traction control light goes on the radio screen went black. The radio screen goes back on.
TimG from United States a year ago  
TI
2 reports 
Bruce from United States a year ago
If the traction control light is coming on and the radio screen is going black, it could be a problem with the traction control system or a malfunctioning component.
Here are a few things you can try:

Check the traction control system. The traction control system is responsible for helping the vehicle maintain traction on slippery surfaces. If the system is not functioning properly, it can cause the traction control light to come on. You can check the system by having a mechanic diagnose and repair any issues that may be present.
Check the battery. The battery provides power to the vehicle's electrical system, including the traction control system and the radio. If the battery is not functioning properly, it can cause the traction control light to come on and the radio screen to go black. You can check the battery by having a mechanic diagnose and repair any issues that may be present.
Check the wiring and connectors. If there is a problem with the wiring or connectors in the traction control system or the radio, it could cause the traction control light to come on and the radio screen to go black. Check the wiring and connectors for any loose, damaged, or corroded wires. Make sure all connections are secure and free of any visible damage.
If you are unable to identify the source of the problem or if the issue persists after checking these components, I recommend having a mechanic diagnose and repair the issue to ensure that the problem is properly addressed and the vehicle is safe to drive.
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TC light and stalls

Chevrolet Equinox 2006  90000 miles
I have an Equinox van 2006 and it has happened many times to me that the TC light turns on and, consequently, the vehicle stalls and it won't start again. Can anyone help me please?
Allie from United States 9 years ago  
AL
4 reports 
Prudence51 from United States 9 years ago
Allie, before it stalled, has it jerked when changing the gears? Have you tried starting with the lever in l? I ask you these questions because something similar occurred to me and it was the valves' body.
Ples from United States 9 years ago
If it jerks when changing the gears, then the TC light turns on and it stalls, your problem is in the valves body. It is solved by checking and tuning it, you don't need to change the whole transmission. I took my Equinox 2006 to an expert who did this and it is now like a new one.
morris from United States 9 years ago
This same thing happened to me and it was the valves' body. It was changed and the problem disappeared. It was rather expensive but it is nine months now since it was fixed and everything the problem has not returned.
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Check Engine Light- No Codes

Chevrolet Equinox 2013  74350 miles
Check Engine light came on after picking it up from the dealership after a connector was replaced. Taken in the next day due to it was after hours. They kept the car for 2 weeks, resetting the light and letting it run for hours at times and driving on the road. However no codes show up. They checked the gas cap when we dropped it off. However we had the cap replaced less than 3 months ago. Light is still on! But Chevy has no idea what it is. Any suggestions?
JKMulcahy from United States 6 years ago  
JK
3 reports 
Mddavidson from United States 2 years ago
I had to replace the engine due to timing chain and subsequent problems, now check engine light is on but no codes
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
Check engine light with no code could be caused by a faulty or improperly programmed immobilizer bypass module.
Mddavidson from United States 2 years ago
I took it back to the repair shop, they had to reprogram something, I don't remember what he said it was but there are no issues so far
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Many failures

Chevrolet Equinox 2005
I have just bought my Equinox and I have already found many failures: the ABS indicator turns on and no one can tell me why, the interior plastics are disgusting and break too easily, and it has a terribly high gas consumption, as if it were 8 cylinders.
anonymous user from United States 8 years ago
2 reports 
Muriel from United States 8 years ago
The ABS indicator may even turn on because one of your tires is different to the rest. It is quite frequent that it turns on after a brake checking. What you need to do is to reset your computer; there are some YouTube videos that can help you learn how to do it properly.
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Jump in rpms

Chevrolet Equinox 2005 2005 Chevy Equinox 102445 miles
I was parked just idling, all of a sudden the engine revved up to 2500rpm but then came back down to normal. Then my engine light came on. What would make this happen?
Mandy from Canada 7 years ago  
MA
22 reports 
Austin from United States 7 years ago
Misfire. Check spark plugs and wires. If not check egr valvue.
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
Sounds like a throttle position sensor issue
Jaya from United States a month ago
Same problem for me. It was the front catalytic converter needed replacing. Problem solved
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Rough brake pedal and abs/ t. V. Light keep coming on.

Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Automatic 3.4l 159000 miles
When applying brakes they are rough, pulsating and just seen like they aren't grabbing. ThebAbs/Tc light keep coming g on...
Josephine from United States 5 years ago  
JO
1 report 
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
ABS/brake system needs servicing.
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Guages not working

Chevrolet Equinox 2008  161998 miles
Tech odometer not working and odometer
bill from United States 7 years ago  
BI
1 reply 
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
Check the fuses? Could also be a simple fix like a bad connection at the wire harness
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Computer reset

Chevrolet Equinox 2011  100000 miles
Is it possible to reset the computer in a 2011 Equinox manually without using an OBD 2
Beetlejuice from United States 7 years ago  
BE
12 reports 
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
Consult the manual, as there's a way to do it his by removing certain fuses
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Cooling fans on

Chevrolet Equinox 2005  123528 miles
The cooling fans come on as soon as you start the motor. The a/c is off, the defrost is off, and the temp gage is working.
Hare-Bear from United States 7 years ago  
HA
7 reports 
Dave from United States 2 years ago
A/c stopped cooling and when temperature gauge stop working.
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Driver door warning

Chevrolet Equinox 2008  57119 miles
Warning and lights inside stay on, hit a bump on the road
jorge from United States 8 years ago  
JO
1 reply 
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
Check the door sensor/switch. It may be just stuck
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Coolant temperature sensor

Chevrolet Equinox 2014 2.4L 136000 miles
The temperature gauge stay showing cold engine even with the car running. And then the gauge starts reading the temperature again. When this happens the AC stop working. I replaced the coolant temperature sensor (genuine Chevrolet) but this problem is still happening.
Mauricio from United States a month ago  
MA

Loses engine power, throws warning light

Chevrolet Equinox 2018  154000 miles
When driving and trying to accelerate quickly it loses engine power and throws a warning light. Possible causes?
Nikki from United States a year ago  
NI
1 report 

Display Panel Warning Lights

Chevrolet Equinox 2005 Automatic 6 cyl suv lt 70750 miles
Emergency brake light comes on while driving, goes off when stopped. Various lights coming on and off at different times but nothing consistent check engine, oil, tc,
DeeDot from United States a year ago  
DE

Dash Guuges

Chevrolet Equinox 2007 v6 150236 miles
Dash gauges traction control RPM gone crazy gas gauge to
Bear from United States 6 years ago  
BE
4 reports 

Is it under warranty. Just bought used September 2017

Chevrolet Equinox 2014  31000 miles
Check engine light came on for smog pump
Jules from United States 6 years ago  
JU

Coolant leaks

Chevrolet Equinox 2012  85000 miles
Coolant leaks just once in awhile. Doesn't leak when I'm driving it and no warning light comes on. Ran errands yesterday , no leaks got home and couple of hours later I went out and coolant had leaked out...the last time this happened was about 2 months ago. The hoses look good.
Lynn from United States 7 years ago  
LY
2 reports 

Obd light is on

Chevrolet Equinox 2012  91000 miles
What is it? Can I fix it myself? Car dies every time I give it gas but starts right back up again.
Ntaylor from United States 7 years ago  
NT
10 reports 

Ignition switch has gone haywire.

Chevrolet Equinox 2006  200000 miles
When I tried to start the car the key switch felt as if there was no resistance. The starter wouldn't engage, and when I turned it off, the instrument cluster stays on as though it were in acc mode... I purchased a new starter ignition switch but it didn't take care of it. Help!
exasperated from United States 8 years ago  
EX
13 reports 
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