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I have seen this issue on several Equinox’s, most commonly on the back tailgate, around the edge of the door panels and under the front doors. Unfortunately, GM has issued no recalls or Technical Service Bulletins(TSB) to address this issue...
The smell of coolant or antifreeze is always concerning, especially with a car that has such low mileage as yours. Given the symptoms you are describing, the best thing you can do is have your vehicle serviced as soon as...
The pulleys and a/c would have to be checked for one or more being seized up causing the belt to shred. I have seen the a/c pulley bearing seize and tears up the compressor. I have also seen the tensioner...
Hello! That is a common problem that unfortunately usually requires a replacement of the instrument cluster. The clusters will short out internally over time, due to faulty solder points. The solder points will usually fail due to the heat those...
I have never heard of a fail proof thermostat. If your coolant tank has a leak then it may be getting low on coolant. A leaking coolant tank (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-coolant-reservoir) that is unable to hold pressure can also cause the temperature...
It would seem that there may be excessive pressure in the system for some reason. Because you replaced the cap and now presumably this is keeping a better seal on the coolant from coming out of the cap, it may...
Hi there: Anytime front end components are faulty, they should ALWAYS be replaced in pairs. Example; if you've got a bad driver side strut, the passenger side needs to be replaced as well. The reason for this is safety; and...
Hi there: If I'm understanding your question correctly, it appears you're asking why your car won't accelerate past 70 to 80 (but I'm not sure if you're talking MPH or KM/H). When this happens, it's typically a problem with a...
Hello, and thank you for writing in. The misfire needs to be the focus of our attention. If you had moisture on the spark plugs and white smoke, then there is some kind of coolant leak. This fouling on the...
When When you have limited mobility there are a number of challenges you face, one of these can be with your vehicle. Finding a car that meets your specific needs, and addressing your challenges can mean the difference between being...
If If you’ve decided that you’re ready to purchase a used car for your teenager, then you’re probably pretty picky about what you’re looking for. Likely affordability, safety, and fuel economy are high on the list. With that said we’ve...