P0700 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX
What P0700 Means on Your CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Real CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"I've had my used 2005 chevy equinox for less than a year and have not had any problems with it until yesterday. i had driven 32 miles to visit a relative and parked the car for the rest of the evening."
"The timing chain and guides went bad at only 110k miles. and if it was recalled like the 2009 chevy traverse was then i wouldn't have had to fix it. it has the same motor. it is the 3.6l motor. because it is the sports model."
"On september 25, 2014, i was headed home from work traveling 45 miles per hour when the message stabilitraking off appeared on the dashboard. it was a clear and sunny day. as i continued to drive, my vehicle began to loose power and proceeded to slow down as i was in route."
"While driving on city streets, my gas pedal became unresponsive. the car began to slow down. unable to keep my speed, i was unable to make a stoplight and had to stop. while my foot was on the brakes, the rpm for my vehicle were steadily at 6-7000."
"Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 35 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle started to decelerate with the engine rpms at 6,000 when the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0700 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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