Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check Automatic Transmission Unit Parking Lock Mechanism
Warning:When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin tomove. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it beginsto roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should thevehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facingdownhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parkingbrake.
To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the enginerunning and the transmission in N-(Neutral), slowlyremove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this untilthe vehicle is held by the parking brake only.To check the P-(Park) mechanism's holding ability:With the engine running, shift to P-(Park). Then releasethe parking brake followed by the regular brake.Contact your dealer if service is required.
Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection Automatic Transmission Unit
Verify the conditions listed below do not exist. Carefully inspect the control solenoidvalve assembly connectors and pins-(1, 2, 4, 6) for the condition. Repair or replaceas necessary.DamageBent pinsD ...
Neutral - Engine Running Automatic Transmission Unit
When the gear selector is moved to the Neutral (N) position, the hydraulic and electricalsystem operation is identical to Park (P) range. However, if Neutral is selected afterthe vehicle was operating ...
Other materials:
All-Season Tires
This vehicle may come with
all-season tires. These tires are
designed to provide good overall
performance on most road surfaces
and weather conditions. Original
equipment tires designed to GM's
specific tire performance criteria
have a TPC specification code
molded onto the sidewall. Ori ...
