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Navagation, Radio, Backup Camera

Chevrolet Equinox 2012 6 cylinder 55302 miles
Not working, is there a relay switch ??? Checked fuses, seem OK
Lager from Canada 8 years ago  
LA
22 reports 
Faith from United States 7 years ago
What do we do when this issue is a problem I'm $20,000 still into this car and the whole radio navigation Bluetooth system just went out. Its on me to fix it 1300 iut of my pocket now that its out of warranty... BIG PROBLEM
Lager from Canada 7 years ago
I have been advised by the dealership that I have to replace my radio unit at a cost of $1600 and only have one year guarantee on the new unit Quite the rip off as I do not now how long the new unit will last!
Leslie from United States 5 years ago
My radio comes on while my car is shut off and the key is out
TNT$ from Canada 5 years ago
I have had some issues and read the issues of others and most relate to the USB port in the center glove compartment. I forgot my charger and started to use the USB port. I immediately had issues. I unplugged everything and turned the car off for 20 minutes. Everything is now working fine. So no more USB port for me it seems to confuse the system hope this helps
George from United States a year ago
I have a 2015 Chevy equinox and I have found that having the iPhone plugged into the vehicle has something to do with radio problems. Leaving the phone plugged in and working different apps somehow causes a freeze and the radio will not shut off, but will leave a light blue haze of a screen. The volume graph will work, and configurations will work, but not the radio itself. Local Chevy dealership said they couldn’t figure out what was wrong. I found the only way to solve. The problem is to disconnect the battery and then reconnect which somehow resets whatever the issue is.
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Won't Start even when jumped

Chevrolet Equinox 2006 UT 78063 miles
All lights and radio turn on, but engine will not start. Battery jump unsuccessful
Maggieferrin1982 from United States 7 years ago  
MA
41 reports 
Austin from United States 7 years ago
When the car is running what does your battery volt readout say? Anything below 13.9 it's time to change the battery.
Star from Canada 7 years ago
When I turn the key every seems to be working. It doesnt start. The next day only some things work. Have gone through the fuses under hood and by passenger. Could it be wiring?
Star from Canada 7 years ago
Equinox 2007 I was having problems with eg. Lights. Wipers horn gas gauge working one day but. The next day it would be a différent group. I checked fuses replaced with new and now it wont start. Wiring at fault?.
Kasavi from United States 7 months ago
Won't start gave jump turns over but not start then battery clicks
Bad equinox from United States 5 months ago
Everything works just won’t start. New battery put in
SteveG from United States 3 months ago
Car started last night, won’t start this morning. The temperature is very cold and it won’t take a jump…
Bobbieg from United States 3 months ago
The battery and fuse box or the brains box on top of the battery needs to BE GROUNDED! Seriously tell that to a mechanic
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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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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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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
3 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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Radio reads error cannot get CDs out of player

Chevrolet Equinox 2005 Hatchback 100000 miles
Radio reads error and cannot get CDs in or out
Joy J from United States 8 years ago  
JO
9 reports 
bobbybu7 from United States 3 years ago
2008 equinox reads no disc loaded and the reads disc error
bobbybu7 from United States 3 years ago
2008 equinox reads no disc loaded and then reads disc error
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Door can't lock using remote fob

Chevrolet Equinox 2018 1.5l LT AWD 42000 miles
Can't open door or lock door using remote fob. Car only starts when key fob is placed in center console cup holder
Joe paddy from other 6 months ago  
JO
1 reply 
Chelbi from United States 5 months ago
Check ur battery and then hold down ur lock and unlock buttons on fob to program fob to car maybe it lost its pairing
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2018 chevy equinox change battery horn works car won't start

Chevrolet Equinox 2018  94000 miles
My car is a push start I drive a 2018 Chevy equinox I changed the battery in it the horn blows however I get no power no lights I've tried to reset the fob unsuccessful. All the stuff I've seen so far has been for something with the ignition I do not have an ignition the key does not go into anything but the door
GrindingGresian from United States 3 years ago  
GR
4 reports 
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
Check the fuses for starter, and ignition. If all fuses are good, you could have a mechanically inclined friend try to 'jump the solenoid' at the starter to eliminate the possibility of a starter issue.
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Battery dead

Chevrolet Equinox 2011 4 l 165000 miles
Tried to start car with remote. Wouldn't start but tail lights flashing off and on. Got a boost and while driving, tailights still flashing. When I shut it off wouldn't start again. When I opened door with key horn started blowing. Now it's all dead. Pretty sure it's all because of battery? Help
Sylvia from Canada 6 years ago  
SY
4 reports 
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
Sounds like a problem with the security system. You could try reprogramming the key fobs, and check remote starter is enabled at the same time from the programming menu.
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Rear window wiper

Chevrolet Equinox 2013 wiper blades 17000 miles
Have had a hard tome replacing the rear wiper. Either it is so flat that the cover assembly will npt fit back on or if i do get it on, the plastic rubs. Looks like only certain brands will work.
njam from United States 5 years ago  
NJ
2 reports 
cjthedj from United States 2 years ago
2014 Nox after blade replacement cover rubs on window.
njam from United States 2 years ago
Just left the cover off. Couldn't fix it.
cjthedj from United States 2 years ago
I did the same thing.
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Ignition is hard to turn

Chevrolet Equinox 2005 2 wheel drive 17000 miles
My ignition is hard to turn. When I try to turn the key. It is hard to turn. I wiggle the key. Move the steering wheel and push in the brakes. It feels like the key is about to break off in the ignition. My husband finally got it to turn. He told me to kept in acc mode. What is the problem?
Renevines from United States 8 years ago  
RE
7 reports 
Harry from Canada 7 years ago
Use graphite in ignition. I had the same problem but is fine now
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Radio issues

Chevrolet Equinox 2013  49000 miles
Why does the volume go up and down on its own? I have to speed control shut off. Please help very annoying!!
Linds from United States 8 years ago  
LI
7 reports 
Tiffany from United States 6 years ago
Was this issue fixed with your car? I'm having issues with my 2013. When I start my car the sound works fine. I can turn it up. But then it slowly turns itself down. And I can't turn it up. I don't know what to do.
Kaitlyn from United States 6 years ago
Any word on this issue? My car, 2010, is doing the same thing. Kind of frustrating, especially on road trips...
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Radio is all static

Chevrolet Equinox 2014 4 cyl ls AWD 75000 miles
Radio worked fine one day, the next day was complete static and has been since.
Traceypeterson from United States 4 years ago  
TR
16 reports 
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
Check that the antenna plug has not been accidentally pulled from back of the radio
Kane from United States 8 months ago
Someone stole my antenna. They just unscrewed it. And I had the same problem. I just replaced it.
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No radio no sound

Chevrolet Equinox 2012 2.4l LT 100000 miles
At first my radio screen started going black randomly while my vehicle was on the road... sometimes the screen would flicker back on... then immediately turn black. It's been ongoing for about a year now. Checked all the fuses, they're fine. Had everything else having tk do with the radio checked, and nothing was wrong. But still no radio at all for months now. I used my test meter to check fuses and again all radio ones were fine. But all of the fuses for the body control module had absolutely no electricity... any of them... didn't know if I could have my bcm reprogrammed or if I'd have tk o… Read complete
Babygirlb from United States 3 years ago  
BA
4 reports 
hldontight from United States 2 years ago
I took my Equinox in for the engine to be replaced a few weeks prior my radio did the same thing apparently there was a damaged wire at the OBD port which had to be repaired and now it works... hope this helps!
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Radio problem

Chevrolet Equinox 2011  141000 miles
Radio cuts on and off randomly. I can push the play button for the CD player and the lights around it will illuminate then go right off. The entire infotainment screen is completely black.
Rainbow from United States 3 years ago  
RA
9 reports 
Susan from United States 2 years ago
Sound system goes off and then on a 2011 chevy eqinox
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Temperature always going up

Chevrolet Equinox 2005 V6 engine 200000 miles
Temperature keeps going up. First it was only when idling, but now it happens when van is moving. Sometimes heater blows cold air instead of hot. Just replaced thermostat. Both fans work.
Bambi from Canada 7 years ago  
BA
1 reply 
Desiree from United States 6 years ago
Your heads prob blown!! My fans don't work at all. Any ways my daughter bought the thing 5 mos ago thinking it was only the 02 sensor!! Then it started over heating real bad the radiator hose blew we replace that then the thermostat all this in a day well the thermostat was put on the following day. That's when we were informed the heads blown !!!_we flushed the radiator ALL day process and tomorrow we're pouring in the shead gasket seal (blue Devil) but we gotta figure out what's going on with the fans 1st!! You said yours are still working fine?
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Heater on windsheild

Chevrolet Equinox 2011 2.4 175000 miles
Heater will only blow on windsheild even when it shows thats its on the body and floor
Bernier from Canada 7 years ago  
BE

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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Radio says err and its like there a cd in there but not

Chevrolet Equinox 2008 Equinox 3.5 ls 131000 miles
Acts like cd in radio but not and cant get another cd in and err comes up on read out
Mike from United States 8 years ago  
MI
6 reports 

AC is stuck in and blowing hot air cannot shut off

Chevrolet Equinox 2012 Chevy equinox LT 187785 miles
AC is stuck in high cannot change blower fan speed but it is blowing hot air.....was working great yesterday made a 4hr trip got ready to leave this am and the AC was blowing full blast hot air. Can someone please tell me what I can do to fix this? I am a pretty decent diy guy. Just noticed that when I took a phone call using but they radio the fan slowed down when I ended call it went rt BK to blowing full tilt boogie.
Chudson77 from United States 11 days ago  
CH

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 2 months ago  
MA

Radio and back up camera go off and on

Chevrolet Equinox 2015  65000 miles
Radio goes off and on while vehicle is turned on and at times the back up camera not working properly.
Sagitrus from United States 5 months ago  
SA

Intermittent mylink problem

Chevrolet Equinox 2016 Equinox LT 2.4  79896 miles
Mylink has intermittently gone completely black no radio, camera, can't turn off a/c have had to turn the car off wait 20ish mins before it will turn back on. And today and for the first time I put my car in reverse and not only did my whole screen get lines through it terribly (like a phone screen that was dropped and cracked) but way worse but also had a LOUD constant beep that didn't Stop until I turned the car off and the screen and noise continued for almost a minute after the car was turned off and the door was opened. I waited 20 minutes and crunk back up the noise stopped but the screen is now black.
2016 equinox lt 2.4 (no nav) from United States 6 months ago  
20
1 report 

Mylink screen black

Chevrolet Equinox 2018 Mylink screen is black an radio an back up camera don't work  76000 miles
Mylink screen want come on an the radio an the back up camera
Bubba from United States 7 months ago  
BU
1 report 

Speaker intermittently cuts in and out on one side.

Chevrolet Equinox 2017  78800 miles
Why does my left speaker cut in and out for no reason. It sound like a bad wire connection but I know that's not the case. Any ideas?
Vickie from United States 9 months ago  
VI
2 reports 

Aux doesn’t work on radio

Chevrolet Equinox 2019 SUV 27000 miles
We listen to Sirius usually and have a portable CD player that runs on Aux. When we put the radio on aux it doesn’t switch but stays on Sirius. It says a device is not connected. Then 20 to 30 minutes later the Aux works.
Deacon from United States a year ago  
DE

Car wont crank over

Chevrolet Equinox 2009 awd 3.4 l ls  252650 miles
Starting put new battery in light radio heater allwork but wont crank
big Dave from Canada 4 years ago  
BI
4 reports 

Radio problems

Chevrolet Equinox 2017 Four door hatch back 2.0 L  9000 miles
When radio is on shuffle it will not change artists
Thom from United States 6 years ago  
TH
1 report 

Try to start by it self

Chevrolet Equinox 2013 Equinox 2.4 722 miles
When I leave my key in my equinox and not running just listen to my radio everything goes off and it trying to start it self and when you turn your automatic lights off the radio goes off turn lights back on it come back on and when you are driving the radio only plays on the passager of the equinox and then it goes back to all speakers
Z24cruze from United States 7 years ago  
Z2
2 reports 

Bluetooth pairing problems

Chevrolet Equinox 2015 Manual equinox Lx 6 cylinder  30000 miles
My blue tooth decides it doesn't want to work at random times it won't let iOS or android connect even if already paired prior and saved it won't even allow you to add another Bluetooth device or delete the ones already programmed. I've have chevy dealership replace whole radio before but still the problem persists. How can this be fixed
Marly from United States 7 years ago  
MA
6 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 

Back windshield wiper

Chevrolet Equinox 2009 Suv 130000 miles
The back windshield wiper motor does not work
Danny from Canada 8 years ago  
DA
13 reports 

Problem with car alarm

Chevrolet Equinox 2009  95780 miles
When i turn the alarm on , 15 -20 minutes later the car alarm goes off and there's nothing around to set the alarm off.
d3881 from United States 8 years ago  
D3
7 reports 

Running fully charged battery down

Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Manual 103086 miles
Vehicle sets 24 hours battery is dead. When I open driver door radio started playing for no reason?
Angie D from United States 8 years ago  
AN
12 reports 
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