This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Has metal shavings in system. Very dangerous!!! kept up with maintenance & oil changes. Vehicle jerks, check engine comes on stalls out of no where. Mechanics saycommon problem they deal with.. must recall or get sued!!
I'm writing this on behalf jennie krason the owner of the vehicle. She recently lost most of the oil in her vehicle due to what lynch Chevrolet in mukwonago wi. Said was caused by the pvc system freeze up in cold temperatures which caused excess pressure in the crankcase forcing the rear crankshaft seal to leak. She was driving home from work when this occurred. After lynch diagnosed the issue we found a service bulletin # 14882 which as far as we can tell has identical symptoms as what jennie's Equinox has. Jennie called Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. A couple of days later we were notified that her vehicle was not a part of this bulletin even though as far as we can tell this is the same motor as described in the bulletin # 14882. Fortunately this did not occur on a highway or a busy street as the vehicle shut off from this condition. Recently online we were concerned by the number of people we saw saying they also had this issue and were not falling within the unknown guidelines of this bulletin.
Engine burns through oil at an alarming rate and oil light does not indicate low or no oil exist. Last oil change was Nov. 21, 2019 and all oil is nearly depleted after less than 2,000 miles of driving in under 3 months. Recall issued for other Chevy 2013 Equinox vehicles. VIN lookup tool states this specific car is not included even though the same problem exist.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the oil pressure low stop engine warning light illuminated continuously. The contact mentioned that there was a knocking noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to rogers Chevrolet 2720 S Michigan ave, Chicago, il 60616, where the contact was informed that oil rear seal needed to be repaired. The contact was unaware of any other repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Incident occured on 2/15/2020 in upstate New York at approximately10am. Tempature at the time was 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Our 2013 chevey Equinox with 87,000 on it (2.4 liter) was traveling (in motion on interstate ny17E when the rear main seal blew out. Vehicle became disabled on the side of the highway and was towed. The mechanic said the PCV had frozen and caused the rear main seal to blow out. General Motors acknowledges a freezing defect in the PCV through a service bulletin #14822 dated March 2015. I contacted GM on 2/18/20 and inquired about the service bulletin and coverage. GM stated they will not provide coverage. GM is aware that the PCV will freeze and will result in a costly repair of approximately $2000.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil while driving. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to and independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000. Consumer received a letter stating that vehicle is covered under a special coverage adjustment for excessive oil consumption due to piston ring wear issues.
I have 2013 Chevrolet Equinox...I received a letter from GM with a new warranty for excessive oil consumption. I have been having this issue for a year now. So upon receiving the new special coverage adjustment that has stipulations 7 years 6 months or 120,000... I received letter in January 2020 took my vehicle to GM dealer and was turned away because of mileage. I am not understanding why GM would put stipulations on engine parts that will damage my engine. Now my issue is that this issue was not just created GM know they are responsible for these vehicles piston wearing out at a certain point but will not cover vehicles that is over 7 years 6 months or 120,000.
Driving on a road at 50mph the engine lost power slowed down and both the check engine light and stabiltrack light came message saidstabiltrac needs service. I had engine work done just two weeks ago
Engine is burning oil at an alarming rate. Every 1,000 miles there will be no oil on the dip stick. No warning light has came on stating my oil is low. I could have blown my engine multiple times if I didn't check my oil regularly. This is not safe. I bought this car from a dealership 5 months ago and have already had to get 3 oil changes bc of the excessive amount of oil loss plus have had to add oil in between.
Engine is burning oil at an alarming rate. Every 1,000 miles there will be no oil on the dip stick. No warning light has came on stating my oil is low. I could have blown my engine multiple times if I didn't check my oil regularly. This is not safe. I bought this car from a dealership 5 months ago and have already had to get 3 oil changes bc of the excessive amount of oil loss plus have had to add oil in between.
I purchase this vehicle in 2015, from rick hendrick Chevrolet in Norfolk, va. Less than one year, I brought my vehicle in for service because the oil was burning at a high rate. I had to put oil in my car every 700 miles. The dealership told me that the car was ok and just keep putting oil in the vehicle. I continue to take my vehicle in for normal maintenance oil changes etc. In May 2019, would not start and I had the car towed to the dealership and was told that the engine cylinder piston rings were bad and that I needed a new engine at a cost fo $5700. In January 2020, I received a letter from GMC regarding a class action settlement and claim form. In the letter it stated that GMC was extending warranty however. I called GMC and was told my car didn't meet the parameters. The dealership or GMC will not honor their agreement based on some loop hole. See the documentations.
Twice in 3 yrs this car has been in the shop for a major engine issue with water getting in the valves this was detected when the check engine light came and the car is the shop for over a week each time.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was parked and the inspected. The contact stated that there was a pool of oil underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle the next day, the check engine and service engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lower seal rear seal had melted which caused the oil. The contact was informed that the rear main seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to friendly Chevrolet located at (7501 hwy 65 ne, fridley, mn 55432, (612) 276-2955) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
Excessive oil consumption and loose timing chain. Had timing chain replaced at 93,500 miles. Engine burns oil; is not leaking anywhere. This is a very common problem with this year's engine - 2.4L ecotech. Chevy needs to recall these! thankfully, caught issues before anything serious happened. Also had crack on boot for one spark plug causing oil to leak into there. Had all spark plugs replaced while replacing timing chain.
I was driving on the interstate at 75 mph with cruse control. All of a sudden with no notice I heard a loud pop and the car started jerking and vibrating real bad. When I pulled over to the side of the road the inside was full of smoke and smelt like burnt oil. After looking under the car there was alot of oil dripping out and behind me. I was able to get to a gas station that was about a mile away but going about 15 mph and sounded like a riding lawnmower and jerked the whole time.
My car went through all 5 quarts of oil after one month. I put 2 quarts in to tide over H til I drove directly to the oil change place to have a top off. The engine burned up 2 quarts in a 15 minute (20 mile) drive. When they checked my dip stick was empty. I am having no external leaks and my car keeps dying while driving.
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