2010 Chevrolet Equinox Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 65 brake complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 8% of that year's 782 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 86,669. No related recall exists for this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 65
- 8% of 782
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 86,669 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brakes fail to respond or apply with little warning, requiring the pedal to be pumped several times before stopping power returns.
- Master cylinder rear seal failure allows brake fluid to fill the booster, causing the brakes to stay applied and the vehicle to stop unexpectedly in traffic.
- Electric brake booster vacuum pump failure leads to a loss of braking response at low speeds.
- Brake pedal goes to the floor with reduced stopping ability when approaching an intersection.
- Stability control and traction control warning lights illuminate along with jerking sensations, sometimes coinciding with reduced braking performance.
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 common are brake complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox?
- NHTSA lists 65 brake complaints for the 2010 model year, making up 8% of the 782 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox brakes?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2010 Equinox is 86,669 miles.
- Did the brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this brake issue includes 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2010 Equinox compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2010 model's 65 brake complaints and 8% share are lower than 2018 (139 complaints, 34%) and 2020 (112 complaints, 36%), but higher than several mid-generation years like 2016 (12 complaints, 3%).