Why is the radiator fan still running in my Chevy Equinox?

I have a 2010 chevy equinox, kilometers 160,00, took a 10 min drive, radiator fan was still running after I shut off engine n took key out? Why would it need to cool itself out on such a short ride? 40 people found this helpful. I have a 06 mine does the same! Plus,the aggravating over heating problem!! 2 people found this helpful.

Why does my Chevy Equinox Heat Blow Cold air?

CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 Equinox is plagued by a heating problem, as in the heater only blows cold air. The reported cause of this problem is a small door, known as the air temperature blend door, which allows air to flow past the heater core.

Why does the fan still run when the car turn?

THATS OK ..UNLESS IT RUNS FOR 40 MIN…. 28 people found this helpful. 45 people found this helpful. I have a 2013 Chevy equinox trying to figure out why fan stays on after card is off when playing reverse chugs out 33 people found this helpful. 2012 Chevy equinox base model. 4 cylinder. Radiator fan won’t shut off.

Are there any problems with the 2006 Chevy Equinox?

The problem has a typical repair cost of over $800. The 2006 Equinox also has a number of reported problems ranging from the key getting stuck in the ignition, to failing speed sensors, and trouble starting the engine. All in all, this car sounds like one worth avoiding. No one has added a helpful site for this 2006 Equinox problem yet.

Is the Chevy Equinox heater and air conditioner the same?

The only thing that the air conditioning system has in common with the heater is that they both use the climate controls and the blower motor. It is entirely possible for your Equinox’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is not blowing cold at all.

What causes Chevy Equinox engine to shut off without warning?

Chevy is aware of the timing chain issues in their 2. 4l engines and yet hasn’t issued a recall even though catrophic engine damage and probably loss of life due to loss of control collisions. Engine shutoff due to chain stretch or failure can occur as any time during driving or engine running conditions.

Can a car fan still run after the engine is turned off?

Then you notice the engine cooling fan is still running even though the car is turned off. It is ok for the engine cooling fan to keep running for a few minutes after turning off the car. Your car fan will run for a few minutes after you turn off the car then turn off. This is normal in many vehicles, such as BMW or Mercedes-Benz.

When does Chevy Equinox engine light come back?

When I was coming out of my neighborhood the car would not accelerate from a stopped position when turning onto the main street and the cars had to come to a complete stop behind me. Driving was rough, was feeling like it was going to breakdown. I got the car fixed April 1-2, 2021. The engine light is back on April 4, 2021.

Why does my Chevy Equinox fan keep running?

I have a 2013 Chevy equinox trying to figure out why fan stays on after card is off when playing reverse chugs out 33 people found this helpful. 2012 Chevy equinox base model. 4 cylinder. Radiator fan won’t shut off. Need to manually unplug from under the hood

Are there any problems with the Chevy Equinox?

Chevrolet Equinox owners have reported 28 problems related to engine shut off without warning (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the Equinox.

Is the car cooling fan still on when the engine is turned off?

Car Fan Still On When Engine is Turned Off. You park your car, turn off the ignition and start walking away. Then you notice the engine cooling fan is still running even though the car is turned off. It is ok for the engine cooling fan to keep running for a few minutes after turning off the car.

What happens to the coolant when the engine is turned off?

When the engine is running, the coolant circulates from the engine and flows to the radiator, where heat is dissipated. When the engine is turned off, the coolant doesn’t circulate, and the heat stays trapped, therefore prolonging the engine from cooling. Running cooling fans help cool down the engine even after you turn off the car.

Is it normal for a car fan to run all the time?

This is normal in many vehicles, such as BMW or Mercedes-Benz. The radiator fan may run up to five minutes and sometimes longer. Unless there is an electrical issue, it may stay on all the time until it drains the battery. When the engine is running, the coolant circulates from the engine and flows to the radiator, where heat is dissipated.

Why does the radiator fan run all the time?

The radiator fan may run up to five minutes and sometimes longer. Unless there is an electrical issue, it may stay on all the time until it drains the battery. When the engine is running, the coolant circulates from the engine and flows to the radiator, where heat is dissipated.

Why is the radiator fan still running in my Chevy Equinox?