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2011 Chevy Equinox stalling/rough idle. Does my car have the AIDS/Ebola?
Posted on 11/21/14 at 5:26 pm
Posted on 11/21/14 at 5:26 pm
Thinking it's something electrical/sensor related...
It's the 4 cylinder. 80K miles. No CLE or other indicator lights.
Ran fine out running errands. Parked, came out, and it started fine but would die as soon as I accelerated. Will rev freely without hesitation in Park/Neutral, but surges a little at idle. Dies as soon as I start accelerating in Drive.
Ideas? I'm planning on just disconnecting the battery overnight and crossing my fingers for right now.
It's the 4 cylinder. 80K miles. No CLE or other indicator lights.
Ran fine out running errands. Parked, came out, and it started fine but would die as soon as I accelerated. Will rev freely without hesitation in Park/Neutral, but surges a little at idle. Dies as soon as I start accelerating in Drive.
Ideas? I'm planning on just disconnecting the battery overnight and crossing my fingers for right now.
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Posted on 11/21/14 at 5:28 pm to Schwartz
Fuel filter.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 5:28 pm to Schwartz
No, it's just an Equinox...
Posted on 11/21/14 at 5:32 pm to RummelTiger
If I said it was a GMC Terrain would it be better?
Posted on 11/21/14 at 5:33 pm to Schwartz
No way of knowing without hearing/seeing, but sounds a lot like an airflow problem. I would start by by cleaning the throttle body since that's simple and basically free, but it does sound like a sensor issue if it dies while accelerating.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 5:35 pm to Schwartz
you could have a defective ignition switch. google lance cooper litigation chevy cobalt.no joke. GM is killing people left and right.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 5:36 pm to Schwartz
Our Honda had this problem once. Have you had your air filter changed lately? Not sure of your configuration, but on ours there is a little hose the connects from the back side of the air intake manfold to the engine that became disconnected (Yes this all needed to be disconnected to change the air filter 
). It's the PCV fresh air intake line. After I found that and connected it back that solved the problem.
That's one cause. It could be a number of other things, though.
). It's the PCV fresh air intake line. After I found that and connected it back that solved the problem. That's one cause. It could be a number of other things, though.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 5:37 pm to Schwartz
the cam shaft sensor can cause this by getting gunked up, if you don't change your oil regularly or over due for one. we just went through this with my wife's car we changed the oil and now it's fine.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 6:13 pm to animalcracker
Wife's 2010 Equinox had similar problems.. It was very noisy and would fail to crank almost daily. When it did crank it would vibrate when idle. Took it to the dealership several times and they couldn't find any issue with it.
Just traded that biatch in for a Camry.
Just traded that biatch in for a Camry.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 6:38 pm to Schwartz
Idle air control valve maybe?
Posted on 11/21/14 at 6:46 pm to Schwartz
(In)Vernal Equinox is also the Ides of March in 2015.
Watch your back, Ceasar.
Your first mistake is letting us know that it is your sweet ride.
Say it's your sister's, all we'll ask for are pictures of her but at least you'll have your manhood.
Rabble, rabble, rabble, Equinox, rabble, rabble, glory hole, rabble, rabble, rabble....
Watch your back, Ceasar.
Your first mistake is letting us know that it is your sweet ride.
Say it's your sister's, all we'll ask for are pictures of her but at least you'll have your manhood.
Rabble, rabble, rabble, Equinox, rabble, rabble, glory hole, rabble, rabble, rabble....
This post was edited on 11/21/14 at 6:50 pm
Posted on 11/21/14 at 7:09 pm to soccerfüt
2.4 ? Prob a low oil pressure issue in the cylinder head
Posted on 11/21/14 at 7:14 pm to RummelTiger
quote:
No, it's just an Equinox...
Says the guy that drives an 85 Yugo.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 8:07 pm to Schwartz
Had the same thing happen in a Tahoe once right after I changed the battery. I kept taking it out and putting it back but nothing worked. Turned out to be an electrical issue. Had to tow it in and it was about $200 to fix.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 9:00 pm to Clark W Griswold
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Had the same thing happen in a Tahoe once right after I changed the battery. I kept taking it out and putting it back but nothing worked. Turned out to be an electrical issue. Had to tow it in and it was about $200 to fix.
They don't make them like they used to. I distinctly ordered the Antarctic blue Super Sports Wagon with the CB and optional rally fun pack. They tried to give me the metallic pea which I turned down.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 9:45 pm to Mr. Tom Morrow
We use to own a 2011 GMC Terrain... same car. What a POS it was.
The timing chain problem is well documented!!
Check your oil, as you are probably are low, due to it burning excessive oil.
LINK
LINK
They will replace the timing chian and fuel pump. It should be covered under your power train warranty and the dealership should know about it through the tech bulletins.
My next piece of advice is that is just a temporary fix.
Sell that car to some poor soul
Looked up the info..
NHTSA: Action Number: 10053269 Service Bulletin Number: 355762
LINK /
The timing chain problem is well documented!!
Check your oil, as you are probably are low, due to it burning excessive oil.
LINK
LINK
They will replace the timing chian and fuel pump. It should be covered under your power train warranty and the dealership should know about it through the tech bulletins.
My next piece of advice is that is just a temporary fix.
Sell that car to some poor soul
Looked up the info..
NHTSA: Action Number: 10053269 Service Bulletin Number: 355762
LINK /
This post was edited on 11/21/14 at 9:50 pm
Posted on 11/21/14 at 9:48 pm to Schwartz
Sounds like a mass airflow sensor.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 11:05 pm to TomAce
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Idle air control valve maybe?
I vote for this one. Had a Ford Ex py that did this. Spray clean it on the inside and it was good for awhile.
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