The Chevy Equinox has an Auto Stop/Start feature that shuts off the engine when the brakes are fully applied and the vehicle is stopped. Despite the fact that this feature saves fuel consumption, there are many drivers who find it annoying and don’t like it.
Chevrolet decided not to make a switch or button for those who want to disable the Auto Stop/Start feature. However, there is a workaround that will work to shut it off. Follow these steps:
- Start the Equinox and shift the gear to “L“. This puts the transmission into “Manual Mode“.
- Use the + and – buttons on the top of the gear shift to change the range of gears up to “9” as you drive. This number should show on the display located on the instrument panel.
That’s it! With the Chevy Equinox gear set up in this manner, the Automatic Stop/Start feature is turned off and won’t bother you again.
Betty Foglesong says
Mine only goes to 6. Is it supposed to go to 9?
Austin says
It depends which motor you have. The 1.5 l has a 6 speed trans and the 2.0 l has a 9 speed.
Geoffrey Walker says
So I have to manually shift my equinox all the time
Rick says
Everyone forgets to tell you that this fix only works until you cut the engine off. Then, you must repeat the steps with each start of the engine.
LOOKING FOR A PERMANENT FIX!!!!!!!!
Ric says
I have a 2020 equinox and I found that as the auto stop system works with the clutch you just need to play with the force you push the brake. If you push it to the bottom auto stop activates otherwise it keeps off.
Jerome A. Okon says
Once chevy equinox start , stop engine feature is turned off can it be turned back on? 2020
Jerome A. Okon says
Also will equinox still operate as an automatic ?
elderberry says
Yes it will!
Mart says
Had a malibu with automatic temp. Control a/c. And start stop. HATED THE START STOP. Discovered if temp. Dial was set to LOW it overode the start stop. Which, in Texas,in summer, is where everyone keeps the temperature dial.
Lynette Ramsey says
so when you put the shifter in L and go up to 6, do you then put it in Drive, or keep it in L?
Jim says
You have to repeat this each time you use the car…this is not a fix, it’s temporary workaround.
I try to just let the car creep a tiny bit each time I stop and that works.
There are times when I forget and only stop for a second or so…and it shuts off then restarts, total nonsense!