Vacuum pump

[Brian-Nj]

Is the vacuum pump a liability on the 3rd gen. I’m hearing in it goes in many cases shrapnel takes out the engine …. Anyone changing them at a mileage interval ? I’m thinking maybe 70k miles just change for the heck of it . I have 2 3rd generation equinox’s and am thinking safe than sorry is a good idea . Do they generally last that long or is 70 k to soon?

 

[Hey Vern!]

It sounds like it should be a recall like many GM vacuum pumps before it. From what I read, it usually makes a ticking noise when it is going bad. If your brake pedal suddenly becomes stiff, do not drive it.

 

[CoolDad]

Is the vacuum pump a liability on the 3rd gen. I’m hearing in it goes in many cases shrapnel takes out the engine …. Anyone changing them at a mileage interval ? I’m thinking maybe 70k miles just change for the heck of it . I have 2 3rd generation equinox’s and am thinking safe than sorry is a good idea . Do they generally last that long or is 70 k to soon?

Is this on the gas models or diesel?

 

[ricklack]

Is this on the gas models or diesel?

Gas for sure - not sure if diesel uses it

 

[dkordecki79]

Is the vacuum pump a liability on the 3rd gen. I’m hearing in it goes in many cases shrapnel takes out the engine …. Anyone changing them at a mileage interval ? I’m thinking maybe 70k miles just change for the heck of it . I have 2 3rd generation equinox’s and am thinking safe than sorry is a good idea . Do they generally last that long or is 70 k to soon?

Mine just went out at 75000. Took camshaft with it according to dealer. Common on Malibu as well. GM needs to recall it. Ridiculous