Common questions

What are the problems with the Chevy Equinox air conditioner?

What are the problems with the Chevy Equinox air conditioner?

The consumer stated condensation formed on the inside of the windshield. She also stated the vehicle had electrical problems right from the beginning, where the lighting on the instrument panel would dim and then come back on. The consumer stated when she turned the a/c on, a strong odor was present.

Are there any problems with the 2012 Chevy Equinox?

Some indicators of this problem include: Chattering on Startup – The 2012 Equinox is well known for a chatter on startup. It only lasts until it is warmed up. It sounds terrible though, almost like someone dumped a bucket of bolts into the crank case. The 2012 Equinox was equipped with six speed automatic transmissions.

Why is the blend door actuator on my Chevy Equinox not working?

The most common symptom of faulty blend door actuator on Chevy Equinox is a slight clicking sound repeatedly coming from under the dashboard. The sound will be most prominent for a few seconds when you turn on the air conditioning or adjust the temperature. Sometimes changing the temperature can temporarily stop the sound.

What kind of engine does Chevy Equinox have?

There’s a link below you can click to see all 277 complaints. The 2012 Chevy Equinox was available with two engines. They were the direct injected Ecotec 2.4L LAF I4 and the 3.0 LF1/LFW V6 engines. The LAF I4 was rated at 182hp and the LF1/LFW was rated at 264hp. For the most part, they were fairly reliable motors.

What are common reasons my Chevrolet Equinox has air conditioning problems?

What are common reasons my Chevrolet Equinox has air conditioning problems? While there are a variety of reasons your Chevrolet Equinox air conditioning won’t work, the most common 3 are a refrigerant leak, an electrical climate control issue, or a problem with the air conditioning compressor.

Some indicators of this problem include: Chattering on Startup – The 2012 Equinox is well known for a chatter on startup. It only lasts until it is warmed up. It sounds terrible though, almost like someone dumped a bucket of bolts into the crank case. The 2012 Equinox was equipped with six speed automatic transmissions.

The most common symptom of faulty blend door actuator on Chevy Equinox is a slight clicking sound repeatedly coming from under the dashboard. The sound will be most prominent for a few seconds when you turn on the air conditioning or adjust the temperature. Sometimes changing the temperature can temporarily stop the sound.

There’s a link below you can click to see all 277 complaints. The 2012 Chevy Equinox was available with two engines. They were the direct injected Ecotec 2.4L LAF I4 and the 3.0 LF1/LFW V6 engines. The LAF I4 was rated at 182hp and the LF1/LFW was rated at 264hp. For the most part, they were fairly reliable motors.

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