There was a recall for major oil consumption so I took it to the dealer and they checked, said everything was good...bs!! I changed oil in Oct, completely dry in Dec! I have had to replace intake/exhaust position actuators twice now. Fluttering sound in the engine when cranked. Now I have (4) different codes 3 of which pertain to fuel pressure reg/system rail and the other once again for the position actuator. And it ran fine before being parked in garage for only a couple hours, once started it shook and vibrated violently.

- Canton, OH, USA

My Equinox began "bucking" one evening on my way home from work. I have changed the oil regularly (every 5000 miles) and was unaware of any issues with this model having excessive oil consumption problems. I brought to my local mechanic- he informed me that there was actually oil in the tailpipe and that these vehicles were known for having oil consumption issues. I arranged to have the vehicle towed to a Chevrolet dealer- I did not want to drive it as it was a huge safety concern with the engine bucking and possibly stalling in traffic. The Chevrolet dealer had it for the whole week and eventually told me it had "jumped timing". joe the service manager at central Chevrolet in West springfield, MA told me they would have to see if there was further damage - ie to the valves. So the next call I get is from the warranty administrator at the dealer- she tells me I need a new engine and that Chevrolet will cover 30% of the replacement - would I like to have it done" I ask her- well you tell me they will cover 30% but 30% of what" she said that my share would be $ 5100. This was not acceptable- a vehicle with 48,000 miles and the engine needs to be replaced. It sounds like Chevrolet knew of the issue with this engine as evident by the numerous complaints and class action online. Had they notified owners appropriately and had the appropriate warning systems in the vehicles then this would not have happened. This has the potential to be a huge safety concern as people use these vehicles to Transport family members to school, work, etc. If these vehicles run this way and even stall in traffic then there is huge potential for serious injury and/or death. I have tried to speak with General Motors directly, but they have not responded with acceptable remedy. Please help the owners of these vehicles get the appropriate help - and to help keep their families safe.ty

- Chicopee, MA, USA

When my vehicle is in motion I am not getting the amount of power I should be receiving once I press on the gas. I believe the timing is off and I have a code: P0013 issue, actuator circuit, cam shaft position. I have seen a recall to the 2011 model for the same reasons and I'm sure my vehicle is having the same issues.

- Harvest, AL, USA

Car constantly goes through oil, and today started stalling when I stop or start to accelerate.

- Franklinville, NY, USA

I purchased a 2012 Chevy Equinox in December 2016 every 4 months I have had to return to the dealer for problems with the engine. They have completed oil consumption test..replace things and assured me the problem was gone. I told the dealer representative how I smelled gas and fumes and she stated there were no known recalls or defects with the vehicle. I have paid for several repairs at the dealer. As of now 6/6/18 vehicle is at the dealer for repairs regarding the engine stalling. Light on fumes. I am terrified that I will not be capable of taking off or accelerating when necessay. I have contacted Chevrolet be cause the initially sent me information regarding issues with the vehicle engine stalls and fumes. They now have said the repairs are not covered within the scope of the letter they sent in city limits car stalls and stop sign does not want to take off on hwy or in city limits fumes are excreted when vehicle comes on and during drive consume oils frequently cuts off will not accelerate on hwy when traveling on an incline..stalls..

- Yazoo City, MS, USA

I purchased the car in April of 2012 and started experiencing issues with the vehicle within the first 10,000 miles. The car would stall and shut off while in motion either after a short idle while at a stop sign or red light, or even while parking both in drive and reverse. The car will shake aggressively while in motion and lurch forward both while stationary and in motion. The tire pressure could never stay balanced and would constantly inform me of leaking even after replacing the tire multiple times. The windshield wipers randomly shut off while in motion during storms leaving me completely blind. The dealer informed me that there was a recall for the 2013 Equinox windshield wipers but would not extend the recall to my 2012 Equinox with the same issue. The car consumes oil at a faster than normal rate and has required frequent oil changes and filter and has never displayed an engine or oil light to inform me of the issues. The car shuts off while in motion and stationary quite frequently. The car struggled to start one day and after my third attempt finally turned over but only at half power and while attempting to drive back home, the engine collapsed and quit on me. I had the car towed and upon inspection by a Chevrolet dealer and was informed that the engine had completely failed and there was metal pieces in the oil. The car is not working currently as it hasn't been for most of it's life as I continue to make payments on an overpriced piece of metal that can't safely Transport my family.

- Old Saybrook, CT, USA

There seems to be an issue with the fuel pump clogging/not working properly. I have researched it and even contacted Chevy about the inferior fuel pumps in all the Equinox models

- Bronx, NY, USA

Had my car in 3 times in the last 6 months for work done. Had the main rear oil seal replaced along with the catalytic converters first time, second time was after I picked up had to take it back in due to a seal leaking and letting exhaust into the cabin of the car where they had the car for over a week before they even called me back, then finally the third had to take it back in on Nov 13, 2017 due to another oil leak in the car coming from the front crankshaft seal. It took the dealer 10 days after I took it in before I heard anything on what the problem was. I have been without a car for the past 18 days and no offer of a loaner or anything. This is a little ridiculous in that these oil leaks seem to come from the same problem of a pluged PCV valve causing to much pressure build up in the engine and causes the seals to leak. All the work was done under warranty, except the work on the front crankshaft seal which they want to charge me for the work. I have also had a check engine light on that they said was fixed when the replaced the main rear oil seal, but obvious it did not and now they say it has to do with the evap system. Which is one thing I told them when I took the car in the first time I took it in.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

Lack of acceleration when coming off idle conditions, stalls when I pull out into traffic, , oil consumption, drives rough

- Cooper, TX, USA

After starting vehicle and putting into drive, the electronics of the car shut off (the radio, air condition, screen, power steering, etc) and the car would not accelerate. The vehicle was re-started; however, the same issue occured several times in a row. The vehicle was moved to a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to a Chevrolet dealership and the dealership service department called to inform that the fuel pump was leaking into the fuel oil crankcase (which is a known issue with the 2010 and 2011 Chevrolet Equinox and there is an existing recall for this issue).

- Metairie, LA, USA

Oil consumption test showed motor using oil before 1000 miles.I had purchased an additional warranty but it isn't worth the paper it's written on.I have looked over other complaints online about these cars and there are numerous complaints on this issue with this car. Have also had to replace gas cap twice on the car so the engine light would stay off

- Middleburg, KY, USA

My car will not start when I fill it with gas. I have to push the gas pedal to the floor to make it start and then rev the engine several times or it will die again. It was also dying at stop lights or stop signs unless I put it in neutral and revved the engine. It also has stalled when initially taking off once.

- Newcastle, OK, USA

We buy this car from Chevrolet company on November 14,2011. Since that time the car was not in often use. Up to one year it is was in the storage when we began to use it regular we note that the engine has some factory defect, the engine oil is often did non receive to even 5000 miles, at the 2500 miles estimetely, we were force to always change oil, the oil color of the engine was always very black as dirty, we always were wondering, why the color of the engine oil is turns very black, like we did not changed it for long time.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

At times it seems like the transmission doesn't shift properly when starting to accelerate. It's as if it's not sure what gear to go into. Currently I have an engine light on and it stalls frequently. If I slow down or start to accelerate it will stall. I'm afraid I'm going to get rear ended by someone! it also blows out white smoke from the exhaust. I seem to be adding oil more often than I should.

- Holland, OH, USA

Gas line in engine compartment ruptured spraying gas all over engine

- Bridgeport, NY, USA

Consumes too much oil. Camshaft issues. The car has issues properly switching gears in automatic and there is a delay or shaking/jutter at times. Even when the car is idle is has a strange sound to it. Car also has issue with accelerating. I will push the gas down and it doesn't switch gears fast enough. This happens all the time in everyday city and rural driving.

- Pingree Grove, IL, USA

While at a stop light the car started shaking violently, bucking then died it did restart and ran fine for a few days & did it again I'm afraid of getting rear ended or worse when this happens again no advance warning no trouble codes

- Crete, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the fuel pump and timing chain failed. The contact stated that the oil pressure sensors failed prior to the other failures. The contact also stated that the vehicle consumed an abnormal amount of oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the pistons and rings were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.

- Maple Grove, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact ran over a piece of rubber tire tread that was in the road. The contact continued to drive; however, when the contact was stopped at a red light, there was an odor of fuel in the vehicle. The contact then parked the vehicle and discovered fuel leaking from the vehicle. The fire department was called and it was discovered that the fuel tank fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Columbus, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The mechanic replaced the fuel pump and fuel control module, and cleared the failure code; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 88,913.

- Cypress, TX, USA