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#1421 of 1675 CHEVY EQUINOX QWWITH 55,OOO MILES POSSIBLE HEAD GASKET LEAKAGE PROBELM... by clebo1

Jul 13, 2009 (1:45 pm)

PLEASE EXPLAIN ME WHY SHOULD ANYONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD BUY A CHEVY ESPECIALLY THIS ONE. THE 2005 CHEVY EQUINOX LT SUV IN MY OPINION IS THE WORST PIECE OF JUNK EVER MADE. I HAVE NUMEROUS REPAIR BILLS AND OVER 50 RETURNS VISITS TO MANY CHEVY DEALERS ATTEMPTING TO FIX. IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE ME TO FAX THIS TRAIL OF HORROR FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IT'S MANY PROBLEMS PLEASE SEND ME YOUR FAX# AND I WILL FAX THIS LEMON PROBLEMS TO YOU.PLEASE HAVE ENOUGH PAPER IN YOUR FAX.CHEVY HAS IGNORED ME,STONEWALLED ME,REFUSED TO SETTLE BY USING ARBRITATION IN SETTLING THIS ONGOING MATTER. DO YOURSELF AS FAVOR,STAY AWAY FROM THE EQUINOX. NOT VERY RELIABLE!!!!!WORST THAN THE YUGO!!!

#1422 of 1675 Re: CHEVY EQUINOX QWWITH 55,OOO MILES POSSIBLE HEAD GASKET LEAKAGE PROBELM... [clebo1] by dmathews3

Jul 13, 2009 (4:43 pm)

Replying to: clebo1 (Jul 13, 2009 1:45 pm)
Why don't you go spread your garbage somewhere else. You bought a USED piece of junk that someone else abused and just because you don't know anything about buying a good used car we are all tired of listening to you cry over your own choosing. Go buy a Yugo and then you can go cry somewhere else.

#1423 of 1675 Re: CHEVY EQUINOX QWWITH 55,OOO MILES POSSIBLE HEAD GASKET LEAKAGE PROBELM... [clebo1] by cmhj2000

Jul 13, 2009 (5:43 pm)

Replying to: clebo1 (Jul 13, 2009 1:45 pm)
Your CAPS are becoming a major bore. Few, if any are interested in helping someone or feeling sorry for someone that shouts ALL THE TIME!

#1425 of 1675 Re: CHEVY EQUINOX QWWITH 55,OOO MILES POSSIBLE HEAD GASKET LEAKAGE PROBELM... [clebo1] by tidester

Jul 13, 2009 (9:08 pm)

Replying to: clebo1 (Jul 13, 2009 1:45 pm)
PLEASE EXPLAIN ME WHY SHOULD ANYONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD BUY A CHEVY ESPECIALLY THIS ONE.
 
Considering that YOU bought one I'd think you would phrase that a little differently!
 
But seriously, typing in ALL CAPS tends to irritate people as you can see from some of the replies.
 
With respect to the problem you reported, ANY vehicle is subject to head gasket problems. I don't own a Chevy but I did recently have to pay for damage caused by exactly the same problem (yes, it's damned expensive!) but I wouldn't crucify the manufacturer over it. These things happen and used cars are probably a little more prone to these kinds of problems.
 
If your problem had occurred right after you bought the vehicle rather than four years after the fact, then you might have a case - but not against Chevrolet. The person who sold it to you would be the appropriate target. On the other hand, I have to ask, what exactly have you been doing with your NOX over that last four years? Surely, you had some clues that things weren't quite right?
 
In any case, good luck!
 
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper

#1426 of 1675 Re: CHEVY EQUINOX QWWITH 55,OOO MILES POSSIBLE HEAD GASKET LEAKAGE PROBELM... [tidester] by packer3

Jul 14, 2009 (4:55 pm)

Replying to: tidester (Jul 13, 2009 9:08 pm)
celebo is right no matter how you look at it. I posted my laundry list many times in this blog and I got the 05 Nox brand new thank God it was a lease.
As far as the caps go you seem to miss the point in a way this person is venting and the problem with a blog is that you cant yell out loud.

#1427 of 1675 Re: CHEVY EQUINOX QWWITH 55,OOO MILES POSSIBLE HEAD GASKET LEAKAGE PROBELM... [packer3] by tidester

Jul 14, 2009 (9:01 pm)

Replying to: packer3 (Jul 14, 2009 4:55 pm)
As far as the caps go you seem to miss the point...
 
We get the point but CAPS are best used sparingly to have the greatest impact. Writing in ALL CAPS, as I said, tends to irritate people and makes them less likely to help out. But that's neither here nor there. I only recommend not typing in ALL CAPS for the reasons I've stated.
 
In any case, I am totally sympathetic with people who are plagued with car problems. I've had enough experience with them myself to know it's not much fun.
 
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper

#1428 of 1675 Chevy Equinox 2006 Noise between 72-75 mph by jnd1022

Jul 15, 2009 (2:30 pm)

Between 72 and 75 mph I hear a rattle or vibration. RPMs climb normally like in a passing gear. When I get to 76, RPM drop back to around 2000 and noise stops. When I slow down under 75 it starts again until the speed falls below 72. Anyone have any idea?
 
I took it to the dealer today. They said they cannot test the car above speed limit. Of course that did not sit well with me.
 
Thanks!
John

#1429 of 1675 Re: Chevy Equinox 2006 Noise between 72-75 mph [jnd1022] by cmhj2000

Jul 15, 2009 (5:30 pm)

Replying to: jnd1022 (Jul 15, 2009 2:30 pm)
You expect the dealer to have one of his people speed? That's about as foolish as anything I've read for some time.
 
We know how much you respect others.

#1430 of 1675 Re: Chevy Equinox 2006 Noise between 72-75 mph [cmhj2000] by steve_ HOST

Jul 15, 2009 (5:37 pm)

Replying to: cmhj2000 (Jul 15, 2009 5:30 pm)
The speed limit on the freeway out here is 75. Maybe you need to try one of our dealers.

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