![]() It doesn't achieve the EPA numbers but also isn't big enough to handle big family trips because of the small cargo area. It just strikes me that the Equinox is trying to be a small fuel-efficient SUV but it doesn't excel at either end of the spectrum. According to Edmunds specs, the two vehicles only differ in width by 1 inch so I'm just puzzled how the Equinox is so much smaller in the back. The Equinox is the same length as our Buick Rendezvous but the Rendezvous has 3 rows of seating and offers two or three times more cargo space. The Equinox cargo room is much smaller than it should be for a vehicle of this length. I had to go buy a seat cushion to alleviate this problem.ģ. The firm seats bother my sciatic nerve and I start having numbness. That control isn't accessible on the steering wheel so they force you to lean way forward to use it. This is terrible ergonomic design and is very frustrating over time. The center stack is angled away from the driver so reaching the main knob on the upper right of the radio requires the driver to lean forward away from the seat and I'm 6 ft tall with relatively long arms. Here are my observations on the negative side:ġ. I think the Equinox looks pretty decent and handles well. It has run flawlessly with no returns to the dealer for any reason other than oil changes. On the plus side, it's quiet and we have not had any squeaks or rattles. I thought the 2.4L had reasonable power during my test drive but after 3 years of driving, it feels somewhat underpowered. I don't know how the 4-cylinder will hold up either so I might opt for the 6-cylinder if I had it to do over again. I have measured 29.5 MPG on a 500-mile highway run in ECO mode running 65-70 MPH. I knew the 2.4L wouldn't routinely achieve the EPA fuel mileage numbers at typical highway speeds (and I'm frustrated at both Chevy and the EPA for unrealistic numbers) but a quick glance at the data on shows it's nearly impossible to achieve the highway number (only 3 fill-ups out of 418 got 32 MPG) which is just wrong from a consumer standpoint. Good luck with clearing the code.Bought the Equinox new 3 years ago and have not had any troubles in 24,000 miles. P0013 isn’t that difficult to diagnose in the Equinox, since most of the time it’s either going to be the wiring or the OCV itself. ![]() Here’s a fantastic video on how to diagnose this code.īad PCM– This is highly unlikely, but if all else fails, the a failing powertrain control module can lead to a P0013 being triggered. If money is tight, you can check and clean it to see if that’ll solve the problem. Here’s a pretty good video on finding a short (YouTube).īad OCV Valve– After checking the wiring harness for the proper voltage it may be time to get a new oil control valve. You’ll need to lookup the specs for your particular year and model. Since P0013 means that the ECM is reporting that there is a short or open condition in the wiring that is coming to/from the oil control valve, wiring often ends up being the problem. Wiring Issue– A great place to start would be with the wiring itself. Often the issue will be a loose or damaged wiring connector, or corrosion of the wiring harness leading to/from the OCV. The good news is that there aren’t a whole lot of things to check to properly diagnose P0013.
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