NHTSA Complaint #11544185 — 2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11544185
Vehicle	2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	July 26, 2023
Date Filed	September 12, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

SUV started making weird sounds like winding up on acceleration and winding down slowing down underneath in June 2023. Got it on video. Intermittent. Had appointment for service in August. July 26 driving for vacation driveshaft fell from the front down on the highway. 54000 miles approximately on Equinox. GM said I hit something but nothing in road and no other damage underneath. Since new driveshaft installed, no more noises underneath. I have video of the noises underneath but can't upload them.

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