2010 Chevrolet Equinox Brakes Problems
NHTSA received 65 brake complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, about 8% of its 784 total complaints that year. Owners reported brake failures, loss of stopping power, and stuck brakes near a median of 86,669 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 65
- 8% of 784 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 784
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 86,669 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal loses stopping power or fails to respond without warning while driving at moderate speeds, requiring multiple pumps before brakes engage.
- Brake master cylinder rear seal fails, letting fluid fill the brake booster and causing the brakes to apply and lock, stopping the vehicle unexpectedly in traffic.
- Electric brake booster vacuum pump fails, causing delayed or unresponsive braking at low speeds.
- Brake pedal goes to the floor with no stopping force when approaching an intersection or stop.
- Stabilitrak and traction control warning lights appear alongside brake-related messages, sometimes accompanied by stalling or loss of power steering.
When 2010 Chevrolet Equinox brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 12, 2010, latest Apr 11, 2023.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Equinox model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- NHTSA lists 65 brake complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, which is about 8% of the 784 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox brakes?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Equinox?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints is 86,669 miles.
- What kind of brake failures do owners report on the 2010 Equinox?
- Owners describe brake pedals that go to the floor without stopping the car, brake booster and master cylinder seal failures that cause the brakes to lock or stick, and vacuum pump failures that delay braking response.
- Did the brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this brake issue for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox lists 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.