NHTSA Complaint #11457330 — 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11457330
Vehicle	2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	March 18, 2022
Date Filed	March 18, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

Transmission Control Module is a known problem on these vehicles. When it fails, it causes a failure in the clutch wave plate resulting in a catastrophic failure in the transmission. I believe this problem is a safety issue and needs to be reported to GM Motor Corporation!!! I am currently experiencing the delayed shifting from park to drive. On some occasions, the vehicle drops into limp mode and will not go over 15 mph. It occurs at random times and when it does, it will downshift violently almost to the point of over-running the engine. It is a real safety hazard and needs a recall!!!!!

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