P0171 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX
What P0171 Means on Your CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Real CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"I took the vehicle to the shop to get it checked on 11-21-11. we took the vehicle thinking that a piston was bad, because that was the way it felt, like not getting the right pressure from the piston once the brakes were activated/pressed."
"Vehicle will not pass state required emission, due to readiness error code. for reasons unknown the evap and egr system code will not reset (not ready code). we were told by several mechanics to drive the vehicle for several hundred miles."
"Traveling 75 mph on a 3-lane highway when the car jerked (as if it was downshifted), started to rattle, and then ultimately a CE came on with the "Engine Power Reduced" warning on the dash."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0171 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.
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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.
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Compare repair quotes
Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.