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Replying to: nanny (Jun 18, 2009 4:23 am) 
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Hi I recently purchased a 2008 equinox, and now i'm reading that many owners experience problems with the head gaskets. Most of the ones i've read pertain to the 2005 models and my question is if its the model or the fact that they are 4-5 years old. I love the truck and really hope these are first year aches.. The 3.4 has been around for a while you would think they already perfected it. No? I really wanted to 2010 but I needed now (family growing) and dealers want to get them off their lots for the 2010. over 6k off msrp... Please help, I need to know what i need to do in order to avoid the hg issue.
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Replying to: wifes07aveo (Jun 26, 2009 6:48 pm) I drive a 2005 Equinox, bought it new and at 30 K I had a blown head gasket . I take care of my vehicles like you wouldn't believe, I could even say "I pamper them". I couldn't believe that this happened again. Before the Equinox I own a 99 Venture bought it new also (another 3.4 L engine) and at 36 K guess what.... a blown head gasket. Coincidence? If I'd bet the hell out of them I'd say it's my fault, but no, I'm a conservative driver not a lead foot, I drive my vehicle like it should be driven, follow the speed limits and look what happened twice. I noticed the 07 Aveo in your name...Do you own a Aveo?
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Replying to: wifes07aveo (Jun 26, 2009 6:48 pm) As far as the 3.4L engine, I had an Olds with the 3.4L engine and put 180,000 miles on it with no problems at all - my brother still drives it. There is always a chance you'll get a defect, and the poor souls that get burnt like to tell the world about it, but there are 10s of thousands of Noxs out there without makor issues. If you already have the car, follow the owner's manual maintenance requirements and take care of it and it should do you fine - with that 1% chance there is a defect. |
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I bought my 05 Equinox new. It currently has 67700 mi. on it and I baby the thing. Back in March around 63000 mi I took it to the dealer and it needed new U clamps due to suspension problems. I know the suspension is weak, but it happened just after my car checked out great in the inspection and I had just gotten new tires. I got the new tires at Sams Club and I forgot to check about how they balanced the truck. Yesterday! I heard something under me (metal) break and spin around. I have to take it back to the dealer. I am thinking it may be a bearing in the gear box. I know others have had problems with that also, was it very expensive to fix? The dealer that I go to is an hour away and I'm not looking forward to making a return visit. I am ready to get rid of this thing so we can buy a Subaru. |
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Replying to: laserblue (Jun 27, 2009 4:29 am) |
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I'm considering a 2010 Equinox but was wondering what the average annual maintenance costs were. I've never had a Chevy before so don't really know much about them in terms of how often for oil changes, changing brake pads, scheduled service, etc. Or how much these things cost at the dealerships. Anyone willing to share?
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Replying to: tazzi (Jul 02, 2009 12:10 pm) And the Edmunds Maintenance Guide will tell you what a typical service should cost in your area.
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I have a '05 Equinox, and the DRL resistor is cracked, can anyone tell me if there was or is a recall about this on this vehicle? Also the light in my odometer has quit working what is the procedure to repair this? 
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 02, 2009 1:07 pm) |
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