How common are transmission problems in the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox?

NHTSA lists 182 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 model year, which is 23% of all 782 complaints filed for that year — the largest share among the model years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox transmission?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this transmission and powertrain problem area.

At what mileage do 2010 Equinox transmission problems typically occur?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 83,500 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?

NHTSA data for this area on the 2010 Equinox shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the reported complaints.

How does the 2010 Equinox compare to other model years for transmission complaints?

The 2010 model year's 23% share of transmission complaints is higher than every other year listed, including 2011 at 19% and 2012 at 12%.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 182 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 23% of all 782 complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year. Median mileage at failure was 83,500 miles, and no related recall is listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 182; 23% of 782
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 83,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report hesitation or delay when shifting from second to third gear, sometimes described as almost causing a rear-end collision in traffic.
Drivers describe the transmission slipping or bumping between shifts, with dealers attempting a reprogramming fix that did not resolve the issue.
Multiple owners describe a hard clunk when the transmission shifts into third gear, occurring repeatedly even after the dealer reflashed the ECU.
Some owners report the transmission unexpectedly downshifting two gears at highway speed while cruise control was engaged, causing RPM to spike.
Owners describe the vehicle failing to accelerate, with the tachometer climbing while the speedometer stayed at zero and warning lights activating on the dash.
One owner reported the vehicle rolling backward down an incline after being left in park with the engine running, resulting in injury.

When 2010 Chevrolet Equinox transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2010, latest Mar 21, 2026.

182 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2026 Q1; peak 2017 Q1 (15).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Equinox model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010182 (23%)
2011145 (19%)
201284 (12%)
201380 (11%)
201440 (7%)
201563 (9%)
201626 (7%)
201732 (12%)
201866 (16%)
201936 (12%)
202039 (13%)
202117 (18%)
202210 (6%)
20235 (5%)
202411 (14%)
202534 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox?: NHTSA lists 182 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 model year, which is 23% of all 782 complaints filed for that year — the largest share among the model years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox transmission?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this transmission and powertrain problem area.
At what mileage do 2010 Equinox transmission problems typically occur?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 83,500 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?: NHTSA data for this area on the 2010 Equinox shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the reported complaints.
How does the 2010 Equinox compare to other model years for transmission complaints?: The 2010 model year's 23% share of transmission complaints is higher than every other year listed, including 2011 at 19% and 2012 at 12%.