Chevy Equinox P0894: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0894 is a somewhat common DTC trouble code.  It indicates that your Chevy Equinox’s transmission may be slipping.  It does not specify what part of the transmission is the problem. While P0894 is a general diagnostic trouble code (same definition for the Equinox as any other vehicle), it is far and away most common on … Read more

Chevy Equinox P0882:  Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P0882 is a generic DTC trouble code, which means it has the same meaning for the Chevy Equinox as it would any other vehicle.  While this code sets the check engine light, it is actually warning you of an issue with the TCM transmission control module, specifically that the power input signal is too low. … Read more

Chevy Equinox P0868: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0868 is a generic DTC code, which means it has the same definition for the Chevy Equinox as it would any other vehicle.  This particular code indicates that the transmission fluid pressure is below the minimum operating specs. If your Equinox has P0868 the first thing you should do is check the transmission fluid.  If … Read more

Chevy Equinox P0715: Symptoms, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0715 is a generic, and somewhat rare OBDII trouble code.  If your Chevy Equinox has P0715, it indicates there is a communication error with the sensor that measures transmission input speed.  Common Causes: A bad transmission speed sensor, shift solenoid, wiring issues, and even low/no transmission fluid can all cause P0715. P0715 Definition: Input/Turbine Speed … Read more

Chevy Equinox P0688: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0688 is a relatively rare OBD2 trouble code. It’s a generic code, meaning that it has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up.  This includes the Chevy Equinox. The most common causes of P0688 are a bad PCM power relay or a wiring issue between the PCM and … Read more

Chevy Equinox P0685: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0685 is a somewhat rare OBDII trouble code. It’s a general code, so it has the same meaning for the Chevy Equinox as any other vehicle. It indicates that the circuit that provides power to the PCM is not functioning properly.  Most of the time, P0685 will cause your Equinox not to start, which leaves … Read more

Chevy Equinox P0661: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0661 is a relatively rare OBD2 trouble code.  It indicates that the electrical reading coming from your Chevy Equinox’s intake manifold tuning valve control circuit (on the bank 1 side) is below its specified operating range. While P0661 is a generic code, so it has the same definition for all vehicles. P0661 Definition: Intake Manifold … Read more

Chevy Equinox P0660: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0660 is a somewhat common OBDII code.  It’s generic, so it has the same meaning for the Chevy Equinox as it would any other vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up.   This code indicates that there is an issue with the bank 1 side of the intake manifold valve tuning control circuit. Common … Read more

Chevy Equinox P0627: Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P0627 is a somewhat rare and generic OBD2 trouble code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Chevy Equinox as it would any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up. In the Equinox, P0627 is most commonly caused by a wiring issue, bad fuel pump, or defective CAN bus.  P0627 … Read more

Chevy Equinox P0621: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0621 is a generic OBD2 code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Chevy Equinox as it would any other vehicle. However, it can be challenging to diagnose due to the necessity of removing the instrument cluster. OBD2 P0621 indicates an issue with the circuit that controls the generator lamp, which is … Read more