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P0776 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2010, 2011

What P0776 Means on Your CHEVROLET EQUINOX

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

"Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. while driving 5 mph pulling into a service station, the vehicle started to jerk violently. the contact shifted the gear into park. when she attempted to shift the gear into reverse, the gear shifter failed to go into reverse."

— 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 07/11/2017

"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."

— 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 03/31/2017

"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."

— 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE • Filed 03/30/2017

"Takata recall i purchased my car in may 2016. i informed the dealer of the issue right away. it still has not been fixed properly. the dealer had a 30 warranty to fix anything wrong. my car doesn't get enough power. it jerks forward around 30mph."

— 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 07/25/2016

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

Common Causes of P0776 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX

50%
25%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
3
2011
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  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
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P0776 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