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P0089 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
8
Most Affected
2014, 2017, 2010

What P0089 Means on Your CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Real CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"On december 22nd, 2017 as my husband and i were traveling to our hometown from fort bragg, north carolina, our vehicle unexpectedly lost acceleration while driving on the highway at night. this was not only very scary, but also very dangerous."

— 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • ENGINE • Filed 12/22/2017

"I have had several codes pop up on my Equinox, such as P0016, P0017, P0089 and P228D. All of these codes are between the Crankshaft position, variable timing position and high pressure fuel issues."

— 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/04/2024

"On jan 13 my check engine light came on i didn't have any problems with the car before this and i went to school when starting the car at 5pm with no problems. i was driving home and it smelled really bad so i stopped the car and oil was leaking out everywhere."

— 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 01/13/2018

"Vehicle stalled when driven or stopped at traffic light. abnormal noises coming from engine. when engine oil was checked, no visible oil was available in the dipstick. inserted dipstick a couple of times to ensure correct measurement. extremely low oil left in vehicle."

— 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • ENGINE • Filed 12/03/2024

"My engine failed. It's available for inspection upon request. The engine stalled in the middle of high traffic. I called GM customer care and explained to them what happened. They told me to take it to a GM dealership for diagnosis, (it was already diagnosed by a major company)."

— 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 02/28/2023

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0089 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX

37.5%
25%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
1
2014
2
2017
2
2020
1
2023
1
2024
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0089 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026