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28/06/2026 1:56 pm

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My 2017 Chevy equinox cuts off when I'm driving we could possibly be the problem ?

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28/06/2026 2:40 pm

More detail is needed. Mileage? Please provide all vehicle information as requested in the posting instructions.

Under what conditions does the engine cut out? Highway driving? Stop-and-go driving? Uphill? Downhill? While accelerating? While braking?

Does electrical power in the car cut off? Have you checked fuel pressure? How old are your filters? How old are your spark plugs? Etc.

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By DeeNu Topic starter 28/06/2026 9:42 pm

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28/06/2026 6:54 pm

One very simple thing you can check is that your battery terminals are tight and clean. Loose battery terminals can cause random shutdowns.

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@chucktobias thanks for answering my question. Some things to know when I'm talking to the mechanic about getting it fixed.

By DeeNu Topic starter 28/06/2026 9:49 pm

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28/06/2026 9:46 pm

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@deenu Could be an electrical issue. Definitely check your battery terminals, and have the battery and alternator load tested before digging deeper.

By Chuck Tobias 28/06/2026 10:03 pm

@deenu could be a leak in the brake booster too

By MountainManJoe 29/06/2026 1:06 am

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