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A week after an oil change and tire rotation on 6/12/2018 Chevrolet Equinox, the check engine light came on and my vehicle shuts off automatically at traffic lights and when I'm parking. I took it to autozone for a free diagnostic reading but nothing comes up except a suggestion to change the solenoid. The tech suggested I add stp gas treatment. After the first bottom and driving 200 plus miles out of state, the light went off briefly. I've added 2 more bottles of gas treatment and drove back home but my vehicles is still shutting off and the engine light is back on. I was in baltimore on 7/12, and my vehicle shut off at 3 traffic lights. I was fortunate that the people behind me didn't resend me. I was in NJ this weekend and it shut off at multiple traffic lights and stop signs. I'm taking it to autozone tomorrow to get a printout of the diagnostics then taking it to the dealership. However, my fear is they will charge me for work that won't fix the issue. Why hasn't M don't a recall for the 2014 model? this is very dangerous and none of us should get rear ended and hurt for them to formally do a recall.
Greetings, we purchased a used Chevy eq. A few months ago at 59000 miles for my wife, currently 60000. Since I bought it the engine has rattling/clicking noise. I bought the vehicle with a rebuilt title from an individual and the noise wasn't that bad. I thought it was because of old oil and hadn't suspected such an engine problem. I am a mechanical engineer myself and couldn't think that an engine would have a defect which affects all of these Chevy vehicles so I purchased it. Today I contacted Chevy customer service and explained the problem. I was told that they receive too many same complaints. However, there is no recall related to 2014 year models and since it went to salvage condition that it is now out warranty.my car had a front bumper accident, and no radiator or engine issue after the accident. So it is definitely related to a defected engine. Although the powertrain is protected up to 100K miles, due to the title status the owner has to pay for all the expenses. I was told that, if it had a recall, regardless of title status they would repair it. They used a very bad defected engine in their vehicles and did not issue a recall. There are too many similar complaints posted on websites by upset owners, but they still do not issue a recall in order not to cover this problem. I am very regret that I purchased a GM vehicle. I will never again. Can NHTSA do something about it, because these engines are really dangerous on the roads. People posted the same problem about their car which have only 8 to 20K miles in them. The vehicle makes this rattling noise on idle, on reverse gear very much and loses so much power between 20-55 mph, does not accelerate properly and the noise is increased during acceleration. It was addressed as timing chain issue. The engine burns oil. Thank you.
This morning as I was attempting to leave a parking lot and put my vehicle from park to drive the engine stalled. My vehicle motor just stopped. It did this multiple times as I attempted to put my vehicle into drive. When I arrived at work I attempted to restart my vehicle and it did this again when I pulled into a parking spot at my place of employment. I was unable to put my car in reverse without it stalling. After some research it appears that Chevy is aware of an issue with excessive oil consumption in makes 2010-2017.
Intermittent vibration felt when engine idling. Then engine would stall when coming to a stop. Happened maybe 6-8 times. Got an oil change (wasn't overdue), and problem stopped.
Rear main seal failed resulting in loss of power of vehicle while in motion rush hour traffic cold winter day city street approximately ogden and ramen city of Chicago going into the downtown area
- Chicago, IL, USA
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The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Also, the instrument cluster indicators were flashing and the check engine, seat belt, and tire system indicators were illuminated. Furthermore, the vehicle made an abnormal clicking noise while attempting to start. The vehicle was towed to scranton Chevrolet of norwich (774 w thames St, norwich, ct 06360) where it was diagnosed that the negative terminal wire needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
The the service traction control service stabilitrak lights with the engine light came on and I lost engine power and was "reduced power." This was while driving slowly getting up to speed. Happened again a few days later when going about 40 mph and I could not go any faster, I had to pull over and stop driving. Parked the car for 3 hours then it was fine. Still not clear as to what caused this. Engine light is still on.
The catalytic converter in the car had to be replaced; the check engine light came on while driving and when taken to the shop, they discovered the catalytic converter was worn out (eroded?) and needed to be replaced.
When going in reverse, or coming off a red light or stop sign, the vehicle will suddenly stall out. While it starts up right away, this is a safety issue, especially if you have to get out of the way. My vehicle has done this about 4-6 times over the past year. Chevy says there is nothing wrong, and there are no warning lights on the vehicle. All the electrical components work, however the vehicle just turns off.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. Two months after the contact had the oil checked, the vehicle made an abnormal noise without warning. The contact called on-star who informed her that the diagnostic on the vehicle was well and the oil life was thirty one percent. The contact was advised to have the oil changed after the vehicle was taken on a long trip. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and noticed an abnormal knocking noise coming from the engine. The contact had the vehicle towed to the local dealer (barry's automotive Inc located on M 62 w, dowagiac, mi, 49047) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Engine stalled out while idling in gear, accelerating from a stop or when deaccelerating to a complete stop. Needed one foot on brake one foot on gas to keep running. Lost all power assist controls in traffic when vehicle stalled.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 55 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 106,000.
I turned my vehicle off to get gas and when I started my vehicle back up, the heating, air conditioning, defrost, radio controls and the center instrument panel lights had all become inoperative. Everything stayed inoperative for 2 days. On the third day, I was getting ready to leave and started my vehicle up but then realized I forgot something and turned my car off. I returned to my vehicle to restart it but the vehicle would not start. The center instrument panel lights and radio controls suddenly returned working but everything else that had been inoperative (the defrost, A/C and heating), stayed inoperative and my vehicle now showed the message "service power steering" under the gas gauge. I attempted to start the vehicle a day later but nothing had changed and it would not start. The vehicle was stationary when anything had become inoperative on the vehicle.
My husband and I bought brand new 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. Thinking that this would be an investment as a reliable and safe family car, it has been nothing but a headache. It currently has less than 60K miles and it has engine failure problems and isn't drive-able... the engine unexpectedly lost power while my husband was driving down the 91 freeway from irvine to riverside around 70 mph. The engine literally slowed to about 10-15 mph. My husband is a decorated marine corps war veteran who has survive three tours in afghanistan, who would have thought that a humdrum commute to work almost cost him his life. And now the check engine light is on and I am too afraid to drive it. This life threatening situation is only the most significant sometimes the car get stuck in back up cam mode or the radio shut off randomly and refuses to come back on. If I am going up a hill or a mountain the car won't go over 40 mph, and I can't trade it in cause I owe more than what the car is worth.
Started vehicle and rpms were bouncing and car was idling very rough. I took the car the dealership and was told there was nothing wrong, they could not duplicate anything. I also asked about the hard downshifting and brake fade and was told they were unable to duplicate any issues with car. I picked the car up 4 days later from the "service" and the greasy handprints all over the hood and sides of the car were tell tale signs I would not be returning. I waited approximately 1 month and the start up idle was getting worse so I took the car to another dealer and was told it was normal for this engine to idle rough and emit black smoke on initial start and was given a bulletin that said this was a normal condition for this vehicle. Then on 12/5/14 I received a letter stating that if the car is driven straight for a long period of time the steering could not operate properly and be difficult to turn and you should use force to turn the wheel. This is a new car with less than 7500 miles on it and no one is willing to help? thanks for nothing GM.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled after the reduce engine power warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ECM fuse was blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500. Updated 1/13/15 updated 01/15/15
Ignition key difficult to get in and difficult to turn engine over; ignition key sticks both off and on"?? I know of similar problems with the same vehicle. Ongoing problem with GM??"
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential garage, he noticed that there was an oil leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the front engine seal was leaking and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 640.
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- Hanover, MD, USA