{"id":2487,"date":"2026-07-09T20:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T00:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creechimport.com\/blog\/?p=2487"},"modified":"2026-07-18T14:35:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T18:35:26","slug":"equinox-transmission-problems-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.creechimport.com\/blog\/equinox-transmission-problems-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Chevy Equinox Transmission Problems 2026 \u2013 What Raleigh Owners Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2487\" class=\"elementor elementor-2487\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26bd7698 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"26bd7698\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-464a032c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"464a032c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox is a popular compact SUV for Raleigh families and commuters \u2013 but\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Equinox transmission problems in 2026<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0have been widely reported, including issues with the transmission control module, severe fluid leaks, and the vehicle getting stuck in first gear. Consumer Reports even stopped recommending the 2026 Equinox due to transmission issues, a significant blow to GM&#8217;s best\u2011selling SUV. If you own an Equinox or are considering one, understanding these\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Equinox transmission problems<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0can save you from expensive repairs and inconvenient breakdowns on Raleigh&#8217;s busy streets like Glenwood Avenue or Capital Boulevard. At Creech Import, we have been serving Raleigh GM owners since 1993, and we&#8217;re here to help you diagnose and fix these\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Equinox transmission problems<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0before they leave you stranded.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee40084 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ee40084\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-327ad8ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"327ad8ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 1: Stuck in First Gear \u2013 The Most Critical 2026 Equinox Problem\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67bdcc0b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"67bdcc0b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15e94c96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15e94c96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Some 2025-2026 Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain models can get stuck in first gear. This is a serious transmission issue that can leave you unable to accelerate properly, making highway driving dangerous and city driving frustrating.<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"\">Symptoms of Stuck-in-First-Gear Issue<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Vehicle won&#8217;t shift<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 stays in first gear regardless of speed<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">High RPMs<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 engine revs to 5,000+ RPM but speed doesn&#8217;t increase<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Warning lights<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 check engine light or transmission warning message<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Loss of power<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 especially noticeable when merging onto I-440<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Limp mode<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 vehicle limits speed to 30-40 mph<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"\">Root Causes<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Transmission control module (TCM) software bug<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Faulty shift solenoid<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Low transmission fluid pressure<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Internal transmission damage (clutch or valve body)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"\">What to Do<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">If your Equinox gets stuck in first gear, have it towed \u2013 do not drive it. Continued driving can damage the transmission further, turning a $500 repair into a $4,000 rebuild. Creech Import can diagnose and repair this issue using factory\u2011level diagnostic tools.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b6bb32c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7b6bb32c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-147d01c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"147d01c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 2: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Problems \u2013 The Electronic Brain\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c747916 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4c747916\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42cc917 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42cc917\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Another reported\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Equinox transmission problem<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0involves the transmission control module. The TCM manages shift points, fluid pressure, and torque converter lockup. When it fails, the transmission may not shift properly or may not shift at all.<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"\">Symptoms of TCM Failure<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Erratic shifting<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 harsh, delayed, or no shifts<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Check engine light<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 with transmission codes (P0700, P0741, P0751)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Limp mode<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 vehicle limits speed and power, often to 30 mph<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">No reverse<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 or delayed engagement into Reverse<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Transmission overheating<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 TCM may not activate the cooler<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"\">Root Causes of TCM Failure<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Software corruption (common after battery jump-starts)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Electrical issues (wiring harness damage, corrosion)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Internal TCM component failure<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Water intrusion (leaking sunroof or windshield)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"\">Repair Costs in Raleigh<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\"><div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><table><thead><tr><th><span class=\"\">Repair Type<\/span><\/th><th><span class=\"\">Cost Range<\/span><\/th><th><span class=\"\">Warranty<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"\">TCM reprogramming (software update)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$150 \u2013 $300<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">N\/A<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">TCM replacement (used)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$400 \u2013 $700<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">30-90 days<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">TCM replacement (new OEM)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$800 \u2013 $1,200<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">12-24 months<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">TCM replacement + transmission service<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$1,000 \u2013 $1,500<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">12-24 months<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3><span class=\"\">What to Do<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">If you experience any TCM-related symptoms, have the transmission inspected immediately. Often, a simple software update can fix the issue. However, if the TCM has failed internally, replacement is necessary.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6614f2d3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6614f2d3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2739c136 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2739c136\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3: Severe Transmission Fluid Leaks \u2013 A Common Equinox Problem\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60cf3df6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60cf3df6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-500f8d24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"500f8d24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Some Equinox models have experienced severe transmission fluid leaks that, in some cases, required complete transmission removal and replacement. A small leak can quickly become a major problem if not addressed.<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"\">Symptoms of Fluid Leaks<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Red fluid under vehicle<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 transmission fluid, often near the transmission pan or cooler lines<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Low fluid level<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 causes slipping and overheating, leading to transmission failure<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Burning smell<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 overheated fluid, often noticeable after driving<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Delayed engagement<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 hesitation when shifting from Park to Drive or Reverse<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Slipping<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 engine revs but vehicle doesn&#8217;t accelerate<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"\">Common Leak Locations<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Transmission pan gasket (most common)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Cooler line fittings<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Transmission pump seal<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Input shaft seal<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Output shaft seal<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Transmission cooler (if equipped)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"\">Repair Costs in Raleigh<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\"><div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><table><thead><tr><th><span class=\"\">Repair Type<\/span><\/th><th><span class=\"\">Cost Range<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"\">Pan gasket replacement + fluid flush<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$250 \u2013 $450<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">Cooler line replacement<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$200 \u2013 $400<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">Pump seal replacement<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$400 \u2013 $800<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">Complete transmission removal (if internal leak)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$3,500 \u2013 $5,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3><span class=\"\">What to Do<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Check your transmission fluid level regularly (engine running, warm, level ground). If you notice a leak or low fluid, have it inspected immediately. A small leak can quickly become a major problem if not addressed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3473d306 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3473d306\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b3c2c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b3c2c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 4: Equinox EV Recall \u2013 Pedestrian Alert System Too Quiet\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-246b40e2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"246b40e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a35a6fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a35a6fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For Equinox EV owners, there&#8217;s a separate issue: GM recalled over 80,000 Equinox EVs because the pedestrian alert system is too quiet. The sound volume can drop below required levels when the vehicle accelerates from a stop, creating a safety hazard for pedestrians.<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"\">What This Means for Equinox EV Owners in Raleigh<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Affected vehicles:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Some 2025-2026 Equinox EVs<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Risk:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Pedestrians may not hear the vehicle approaching<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Action:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Check your VIN with a GM dealer<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Fix:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Free software update (dealer only)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"\">What to Do<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">If you own an Equinox EV, check your VIN for recalls. GM will update the software free of charge. However, if your EV exhibits any unusual behavior, have it inspected immediately.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39d34352 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39d34352\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-333963f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"333963f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 5: Oil Leak Issues on 2026 Equinox \u2013 A Surprising Problem\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3990c21e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3990c21e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c774acc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c774acc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Some 2026 Equinox owners have reported oil leaks on brand\u2011new vehicles. In many cases, this is due to not getting the oil changed soon enough during the break\u2011in period.<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"\">Symptoms of Oil Leaks<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Oil spots<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 under the vehicle, often near the oil pan<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Low oil level<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 between changes, needing top\u2011ups<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Burning smell<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 oil on hot engine components<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Check engine light<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 from low oil pressure<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"\">Prevention<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Follow the recommended oil change schedule (first oil change at 5,000 miles)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Use the correct oil viscosity (5W-30 for most Equinox models)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Have regular inspections (every 5,000 miles)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d53b15d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2d53b15d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2201ff6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2201ff6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 6: Consumer Reports No Longer Recommends the 2026 Equinox\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d1bf4cd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d1bf4cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ec57c34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ec57c34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Consumer Reports stopped recommending the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox due to transmission issues. This is a significant blow to GM, as the Equinox is one of its best\u2011selling vehicles.<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"\">What This Means for Buyers<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Transmission reliability concerns<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 the primary reason for the downgrade<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Owner satisfaction lower<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 compared to competitors (Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Resale value impact<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 potential for lower trade\u2011in value<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"\">What to Do If You&#8217;re Considering a 2026 Equinox<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Test drive thoroughly \u2013 pay attention to shift quality<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Check for any open recalls<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Consider an extended warranty for transmission coverage<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Have the vehicle inspected by an independent shop (like Creech Import)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-378c238c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"378c238c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62377cef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"62377cef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 7: Real-World Case Study from Raleigh\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e5d0a4e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6e5d0a4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-391ce757 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"391ce757\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">In March 2026, a Raleigh customer brought his 2026 Chevrolet Equinox (4,200 miles) to Creech Import with complaints of a &#8220;stuck in first gear&#8221; issue. The dealership had told him it was a &#8220;software glitch&#8221; and refused to diagnose further, saying the fix would come in a future update.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Our Diagnosis:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Scanned codes: P0700, P0751 (shift solenoid A performance)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Road test: Vehicle stuck in first gear, would not shift<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Visual inspection: No visible leaks<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">TCM diagnostic: Low fluid pressure in the valve body<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">What We Found:<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">The shift solenoid A had failed internally, causing low fluid pressure and preventing the transmission from shifting out of first gear. The dealership&#8217;s diagnosis of a &#8220;software glitch&#8221; was incorrect \u2013 it was a hardware failure.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Repair Performed:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Replaced shift solenoid A (aftermarket upgraded version)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Replaced transmission fluid and filter<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Performed TCM adaptation reset<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Road test verified proper shifting<br \/><\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Customer Outcome:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0The Equinox now shifts properly through all gears. The customer also purchased an extended warranty for transmission coverage.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">According to\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carcomplaints.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">CarComplaints.com<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">, shift solenoid failure is one of the most common Equinox transmission problems, with over 500 owner reports.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33957b01 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"33957b01\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48e35b09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48e35b09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 8: What Raleigh Equinox Owners Should Do \u2013 A Comprehensive Checklist\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e483708 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4e483708\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ccb908c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ccb908c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">To avoid\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Equinox transmission problems<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, follow this comprehensive checklist:<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"1\"><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Check for transmission issues<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 stuck in first gear, harsh shifts, delayed engagement<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Check transmission fluid level<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 engine running, warm, level ground<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Check for fluid leaks<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 red fluid under vehicle<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Check your VIN for recalls<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 NHTSA website or GM dealer<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Monitor check engine light<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 don&#8217;t ignore it<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Schedule regular maintenance<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 transmission fluid changes every 45,000-60,000 miles<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Listen for unusual noises<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 whining, grinding, or clunking<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Test the TCM<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 if you experience erratic shifting, have the TCM inspected<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Keep all service records<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 digital photos of receipts and invoices<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Consider an extended warranty<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 for transmission coverage<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d96e8c4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d96e8c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-729dff0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"729dff0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creechimport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Equinox-Transmission-Problems-\u2013-Owner-Checklist-INFOGRAPHIC--683x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2641\" alt=\"Equinox transmission problems 2026\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-766a6d62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"766a6d62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33efc57a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"33efc57a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ed009ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"5ed009ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1590\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1590\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the most common Equinox transmission problem in 2026? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1590\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b4320dd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b4320dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1590\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-372a4af1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"372a4af1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f20218 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f20218\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Some 2025-2026 Equinox models can get stuck in first gear due to a shift solenoid or TCM issue.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1591\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1591\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why did Consumer Reports stop recommending the 2026 Equinox? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1591\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15fe6e6e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"15fe6e6e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1591\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-251c1853 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"251c1853\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a8a9dd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a8a9dd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Consumer Reports cited transmission issues as the main reason for removing the Equinox from its recommended list.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1592\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1592\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the symptoms of TCM failure in an Equinox? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1592\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85d0c84 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"85d0c84\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1592\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e267b8d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e267b8d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57894006 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57894006\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Erratic shifting, check engine light, limp mode, delayed engagement, and no reverse are common symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1593\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1593\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does it cost to fix Equinox transmission problems? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1593\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23c63078 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23c63078\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1593\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d7ece8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d7ece8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71e7b33f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71e7b33f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">TCM replacement: $800-$1,200. Shift solenoid: $400-$700. Fluid leak repair: $250-$800 depending on the source. Full transmission rebuild: $3,500-$5,000.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1594\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1594\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  Can I drive my Equinox if it's stuck in first gear? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1594\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da250a5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da250a5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1594\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fcf0b08 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2fcf0b08\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50187169 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50187169\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">No \u2013 have it towed. Driving it can damage the transmission further.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1595\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1595\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is there a recall on the Equinox EV? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1595\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73353b0c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73353b0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1595\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13913777 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13913777\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-698c0163 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"698c0163\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Yes \u2013 GM recalled over 80,000 Equinox EVs over a pedestrian alert system issue where the sound is too quiet.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1596\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1596\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What causes transmission fluid leaks on the Equinox? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1596\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72b69567 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"72b69567\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1596\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-634425cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"634425cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a80c1eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a80c1eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Common causes include worn seals, pan gasket failure, cooler line damage, or pump seal failure.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1597\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1597\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How often should I change transmission fluid on my Equinox? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1597\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-285ca104 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"285ca104\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1597\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75a5b93d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75a5b93d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebb2728 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebb2728\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">GM recommends every 45,000-60,000 miles, depending on driving conditions (severe vs normal).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1598\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1598\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does Creech Import work on Equinox EVs? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1598\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62b2d87d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"62b2d87d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1598\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-186e5a9c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"186e5a9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f357014 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f357014\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Yes \u2013 we can perform diagnostic scans and refer you to specialized EV repair if needed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1599\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1599\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  Does Creech Import offer a warranty on Equinox transmission repairs? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1599\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7310d4cf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7310d4cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1599\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-344155f7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"344155f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa34abf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa34abf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Yes \u2013 all repairs include a written warranty on parts and labor, typically 12-24 months.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-15910\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"11\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-15910\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the shift solenoid issue on 2026 Equinox? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-15910\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b61b31 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b61b31\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-15910\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09e4add e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"09e4add\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5572c07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5572c07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The shift solenoid controls fluid pressure to engage gears. Failure causes the transmission to stay in first gear.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-15911\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"12\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-15911\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  How can I check if my Equinox has an open recall? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-15911\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70d1315 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70d1315\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-15911\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c00f4ef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c00f4ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afbeb07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afbeb07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"\">Visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/recalls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/recalls<\/span><\/a><span class=\"\">\u00a0and enter your VIN.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-15912\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"13\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-15912\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the difference between TCM reprogramming and replacement? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-15912\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03b5316 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03b5316\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-15912\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55829eb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"55829eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f45fac9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f45fac9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Reprogramming updates the software; replacement is needed when the TCM hardware fails.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-15913\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"14\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-15913\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can a bad TCM cause transmission overheating? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-15913\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35e82e1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35e82e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-15913\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d008785 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d008785\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-803919b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"803919b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Yes \u2013 the TCM controls the transmission cooler, so a faulty TCM may not activate cooling properly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-15914\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"15\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-15914\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does Equinox transmission repair take? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-15914\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc8c1fa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc8c1fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-15914\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb807dc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb807dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0c86d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0c86d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Simple repairs (solenoid, fluid leak) take 1-3 days. Major repairs (TCM replacement, rebuild) take 3-7 days depending on parts availability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb0da8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bb0da8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13c8d256 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"13c8d256\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sources<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a3f47ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a3f47ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHTSA \u2013 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcomplaints.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CarComplaints.com \u2013 GM Owner Complaints<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.D. Power \u2013 Vehicle Reliability Ratings<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RepairPal \u2013 Real Repair Cost Estimates<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GM-TechLink \u2013 Official GM Technical Bulletins<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AP News \u2013 Auto Industry News<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fb833c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5fb833c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Creech Import Repair for Your Vehicle?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10549840 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10549840\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-814dc1b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent e-lazyloaded\" data-id=\"814dc1b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\"><div class=\"e-con-inner\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdfddab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bdfddab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Equinox transmission problems<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0require a shop that understands GM&#8217;s latest transmission technology. At Creech Import, we have been serving Raleigh GM owners since 1993. We use factory\u2011level diagnostic tools, stay current with GM technical service bulletins, and never recommend unnecessary repairs. Whether your Equinox is stuck in first gear, has a TCM issue, is leaking transmission fluid, or has a check engine light, we can diagnose and repair it \u2013 often faster and more affordably than the dealership.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">\ud83d\udccd Address:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a01818 St. Albans Dr #106, Raleigh, NC 27609<\/span><br \/><strong><span class=\"\">\ud83d\udcde Phone:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0919-872-1999<\/span><br \/><strong><span class=\"\">\ud83c\udf10 Schedule Online:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creechimport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">https:\/\/www.creechimport.com\/contact<\/span><\/a><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">About the Author:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0The ASE\u2011certified team at Creech Import Repair has been serving Raleigh drivers since 1993. We specialize in both domestic and import vehicles, with extensive experience in Chevrolet Equinox repair and diagnostics.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Last updated:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0July 2026. Repair costs are estimates and may vary. Always obtain a written estimate before authorizing repairs.<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"font-size: 27.2px;\">\ud83d\udcde Schedule Your\u00a0 Service Appointment Today<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Experiencing\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Equinox transmission problems<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">? Don&#8217;t wait until you&#8217;re stuck on Capital Boulevard during rush hour.\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Call Creech Import at 919-872-1999<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0for a professional diagnostic. Visit us at\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">1818 St. Albans Dr #106, Raleigh, NC 27609<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0or book online at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creechimport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">https:\/\/www.creechimport.com\/contact<\/span><\/a><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox is a popular compact SUV for Raleigh families and commuters \u2013 but\u00a0Equinox transmission problems in 2026\u00a0have been widely reported, including issues with the transmission control module, severe fluid leaks, and the vehicle getting stuck in first gear. 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