Chevrolet Equinox Ignition and Engine Management Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore

Most ignition and engine management problems announce themselves well before they strand anybody. On a 2018-2024 Equinox, these are the ones worth acting on.

1. A misfire code that follows the coil when you swap it to another cylinder

By the time this is obvious you are generally replacing more than one part. Start by looking at spark plugs.

2. A rough idle that smooths out above 2,000 rpm

This is the symptom people put off longest and regret most. Start by looking at ignition coils.

3. A check engine light that flashes under load, which means raw fuel is going into the converter

This is the symptom people put off longest and regret most. Start by looking at crankshaft position sensors.

4. Fuel economy that drifts down a mile or two per gallon over a few months

It rarely gets better on its own, and it usually gets louder before it gets expensive. Start by looking at ignition coils.

What to Do Next

Iridium plugs on most modern GM engines are a 90,000 to 100,000 mile item. Coils are replaced on failure, not on a schedule.

The same nameplate can have three different engines in one model year. VIN is the only reliable way to get the right plug.

If you are not sure which version fits your build, send us the VIN and we will confirm before anything ships. Shop our Chevrolet OEM parts catalog or search for Equinox spark plugs.