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#1617 of 1675 Water in Headlights by earljoe

Jul 06, 2011 (4:44 pm)

we recently purchased a 2008 Equinox with 32000 miles - great car except for 1 problem. The headlights (both) seem to sweat and have moisture inside that won't go away! We have had as much as 2-3" of water in there. We had a local mechanic look at them and he says he has never seen anything like it. They are not "leaking" (he could not find any cracks or leaks) but appear to be condensating - BUT after we go through a car wash or a wet/rainy day, more water seems to appear in the headlights. Its beginning to cause corosion on the bottom of the headlights. Has anyone had this and do you have a solution short of replacing them? There are air holes with covers and they appear to be ok (according to the mechanic)

#1618 of 1675 Re: 2008 Equinox - trouble removing key from ignition [gmcustsvc] by pamt523

Jul 12, 2011 (5:00 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Jun 14, 2011 10:49 am)
Well, I have had my car to the dealer twice. First time, of course could not duplicate problem.....2nd time it locked up on them but they replaced a part on iginition, but the problem is still happening. I hear a click when I know I can remove key.....what could that be?

#1619 of 1675 Re: 2006 Equinox tailgate wont open [kris66ca] by sumr616

Jul 15, 2011 (11:14 am)

Replying to: kris66ca (Jun 24, 2011 9:53 pm)
I've read about this on another forum as well- the problem was that the latch was not lining up properly with the metal bracket, so it would get "stuck". Some had their dealer fix it, but others fixed it themselves. It sounded like it was relatively easy, maybe do a google search on it, just a little adjustment. Probably only takes about five minutes.

#1620 of 1675 transmission blew at 47k in 08 equinox by rugbymom

Jul 25, 2011 (6:00 pm)

No warning, really blew - burned plates, parts everywhere. Chevy rebuilt it - question, should I keep the car? I've seen posts on Edmunds indicating this is a common problem. Is a rebuilt tranny the same as the old one (so the original design is bad) or do you think they have fixed whatever causes 2008 transmissions to fail? And suddenly by the way, no slippages, no warning.

#1622 of 1675 Problems with 2007 equinox by kpoticher

Jul 29, 2011 (4:50 pm)

i have had nothing but problems with this car. My major problem right now is the bucking or jerking that my vehicle is doing when I am driving. I thought i got bad gas at first but I have tried different gas since and it is still doing it. Another thing the dealership that i take my car too says they cant do anything about it because there is no dash lights coming on. My rear wiper blade is not worked in over three and half months and they say the part is on back order.I took it in for a noise coming from the front tires and it still is making the noise and they are billing me for it. i have so many other problems with this car that it makes me never want to buy another chevy again. When i first bought this vehicle i loved it cause it ran good and now one problem after another and the dealership doesn't want to help me out at all.

#1624 of 1675 2006 Equinox Battery Light by kathyonc

Aug 01, 2011 (2:30 am)

The battery light has started coming on when accelerating hard/going up a hill and stays on until I release the pressure on the pedal. No apparent impact to performance. Have had no prior problems. Replaced the battery last year. Took it for service and they said the alternator was on its last legs so we swapped out the alternator last week.
 
Just got back from a weekend trip and the light is still coming on when accelerating hard only now, it's kicking off the cruise control and A/C. The A/C comes back on once the acceleration evens out.
 
I'll be taking it back in for service this week but am hoping someone has had a similar experience or thoughts about this so I can go in armed with some information...
 
Thanks!

#1625 of 1675 Re: Problems with 2007 equinox [kpoticher] by mariekoepp

Aug 09, 2011 (1:28 pm)

Replying to: kpoticher (Jul 29, 2011 4:50 pm)
Had the same problem with mine, in the shop right now, have had a lean code for over a year that the dealership could not figure out. Finally got so bad that they could get a different code on it, turns out that there are 2 gas tanks in our equinox and the fuel pump and transfer pump was going out. Oh and extended warranties will not cover it since it is covered by the powertrain/powerwrap 100,000 mile warranty.

#1626 of 1675 Re: Problems with 2007 equinox [kpoticher] by steelers6pak

Aug 13, 2011 (4:29 pm)

Replying to: kpoticher (Jul 29, 2011 4:50 pm)
Bucking/jerking are not likely from bad gas (almost never the issue); more likely you have an issue with the plug wires and plugs going bad. I have the Torrent (essentially the Pontiac Equinox) and it is such a common problem that GM issued a service notification; but only extended it to certain VIN's. I've gotten nothing but the run around from GM; I believe they just refuse to admit the extent of the issue. If you want the details check out the Torrent Forum, the issue is discussed extensively there under Lurching on Easy Acceleration.
 
If you want a shot at GM doing it and eating the cost go to a dealer; it's no guarantee, but based on my experience if you don't you have no shot.
 
As for the GM reps that troll these forums......useless; IMO just here to act as if GM cares.

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