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U0073 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2011, 2012, 2013

What U0073 Means on Your CHEVROLET EQUINOX

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

"First time: march 21 - nj turnpike. car "stabilitrak icon" and service stabilitrak" msg & "tire pressure monitor" light, then "brake icon" and "abs icon" with "service power steering" msg, then "service all wheel drive system" msg - all while the icons are on - car lost all power."

— 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 03/21/2021

"Car will throw codes p0700/u0073/u1000 - looses engine power, check stabilitrak lights up, check engine light comes on. car will buck, odometer/rpm gauge/temp gauge will become erratic. took to the chevy dealership, unable to replicate problem. unsafe to drive."

— 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 01/01/2019

"I was driving about 20 miles per hour when all the gauges on the dash board went crazy."

— 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 07/07/2015

"I was driving on the highway and the stabilitrak light came on as well as the power steering, ABS, traction control light and engine light then my car literally slowed down and had no power."

— 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 04/12/2022

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

Common Causes of U0073 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX

25%
25%
25%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
2
2012
1
2013
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.

U0073 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