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.
Went on 1,000 mile trip and car died. Was able to jump it every time and it started. Return trip of another 1,000 miles. Car was chugging while parked. Later engine was making a rattling sound. Put it in reverse to park and engine died. Made a terrible noise when trying to start it. Took to dealership and they said that the timing chain caused engine to fail and also oil was completely dry. I get my vehicle serviced regularly by randy reed Chevrolet in St. Joseph, mo (free of charge since purchasing the vehicle 2 years ago) was never once told of an oil burning issue. After doing research I find it shocking that this is a common problem with this make and model of car. This vehicle is only 5 years old and should not have a failing engine! now I'm stuck making payments on a car I can not even use with repairs that cost as much as another car.
Check engine light came on got a notification from onstar stating that engine and transmission system issue has been detected. Also when I shut down my vehicle and restarted it the starter keep making this sound like it wanted to start and did not then did. Then I got a message on the dash saying that something was wrong with power steering.
My vehicle had turned off while driving it sputtered a bit the shut off.. I started it back up then I drove home and took it to the dealership the following day. No check engine lights or anything ever popped up to giving any warning. Dealership said it was a solenoid idk if I spelled that right. I hope its the problem
On ~1/15/20 I was driving ~40 mph on a Suburban street, I had just gotten off a highway, a warning appeared on my dash stating that my vehicle had no oil and to stop and turn off the vehicle immediately. I drove one block to a gas station and put 2 quarts of oil in the vehicle but after looking under the truck, I saw that a great deal of oil leaked right onto the ground. I made a split decision to put another quart in and drive ~2 miles to a nearby repair shop I use. My truck was assessed and I was informed that I had a major oil leak. I had the vehicle towed to the Chevy dealership to be repaired on 1/21/20. The dealership took 8 days to repair my truck and had no loaner vehicle for me to use during the repair. After doing some research, I found that this same issue has been reported many times by other Chevy owners with the same vehicle make and model.
Timing chain failed and trashed the engine... 3 months outside of warranty but everyone we've talked to from car dealerships, rental car companies, mechanics, tow shops etc all said when I told them my timing chain failed and trashed the engine you know what all of them said" is it a Chevy Equinox"
- Clio, MI, USA
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PCV unit blew up and blew oil out the back of my engine. It's a common problem with many and GM wont fix the problem. Even the extra new car insurance plan we bought wont cover it. This car is only 5yrs old
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox 2015. The contact stated that when driving at 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated pulled over, turned off the engine and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle restated however, after a few minutes the vehicle stalled as a small puff of smoke appeared in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the engine had burnt and needed replacement. The engine was not replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
I was driving from baltimore to leesburg va for my college classes. While driving in rush hour traffic on interstate 495 near Washington DC is when my car suddenly stalled in the middle of traffic. It continued to stall several times and anytime the vehicle was going under 20 mph. This continued until I reached my destination 1-1/2 hours later. Although not in rush hour traffic this continued on my 2 hour return trip later that evening. In these two incidents there were no warning lights illuminated. The next day, every time I stopped the car it would surge as if I was pushing the gas pedal. Then the check engine came on for the first time. The engine rattling and whining continuously. The vehicle also seems like it has trouble shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear and when it did, the car shifted very hard and abrupt not knowing what the issue was I went to a mechanic and he told me the variable timing solenoids were failing. He also told me there was no oil in the engine. Come to find out these solenoids called "vvt" need oil pressure to operate not one time did my oil light come on to indicate an low oil level. The car only shows oil life percentage, which tells me when to change the oil. Upon doing some research there is a known oil consumption problem with the 2.4L ecotech engine and General Motors is aware and has had a class action case against them.I have a 2015 Equinox and have had jump through hoops to get GM to take ownership of this.they are telling me it is my problem, because I don't maintain my oil change intervals, which is not true. I do as the warning lights tell me. I do feel this poses a serious threat to my safety and others who have this vehicle or the 2.4L ecotech engine. I think this vehicle is unsafe for driving on highways or even where there are lots pedestrians.
Car is burning oil at abnormally fast rate. I have been driving with quart of oil in my car at all times since finding out about existing problem with earlier model year vehicles and noticing the pattern in my vehicle. Check engine light and reduced engine power notification came on while driving on highway. The stability track notification came on as well. I am now being told by local mechanic that I may need a new engine. I was informed by local dealership that timing shaft and actuator may need to be replaced just to get the car to start. The underlying problem is the same as the existing problem in class action lawsuit for 2010-2013 models. Chevrolet has built an engine that doesn't work and they need to pay for this. How many complaints does there need to be before something is done.
I have 2015 Chevy Equinox that is shutting off with intermittent engine light coming on. Truck is driving rough feels as if it wants to stall while I'm driving.
I took my vehicle to my mechanic for some minor work & he found a much bigger problem. My timing chain is making alot of noise & he told me it will ruin my engine. My engine only has just over 95, 000 miles on it. What can be done about this issue?
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. While, driving at 60 mph, the stability track warning light, decrease engine power (limp mode) and oil pressure warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the rear seal and pvc needed to be flushed and transmission needed to be removed. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the failure was not covered under tsb 14882. The failure mileage was 81,000.
No warning engine light came on and vehicle stalling (P011 and P016 codes) took to automotive repair shop new engine refurbished $5000 new $10,000 unfortunately no funds for either just over 100,000 miles and still owe $13,000 I understand these are the same issues that have been noted in first generation vehicle. I now have to look for a replacement vehicle while paying for one that does not work.
Car is only 4 years old and has Chevy service department certified bad timing belt. Car has verifiable routine maintenance upkept. This is likely a manufacture's defect.
2015 Equinox, 103K miles, PCV system froze and main seal blow out. Oil leaked out very quickly while driving on the interstate, loss of power and a dangerous situation. Bulletin 14882 does not cover my 2.4L ecotec engine, as it only covers 2010-14 model years. My vehicle has the same exact issue as the recall in the bulletin, yet I am stuck with a $6K bill. My vehicle also has the issue where it burns oil. The low engine oil pressure light did not come on until damage had already occurred. Bulletin 14882 needs to be extended to include further model years. This was a very dangerous situation that has resulted in a significant financial loss. GM is more than aware of this issue.
Engine seized while driving at 50 mph causing loss of power steering and power brakes and leaving my wife stranded on the side of the road. Seems that the pvc system plugged causing rear main seal to blow out and loose all the oil. GM has issued a bulletin "14882" that covers 2010-2014 model years. Our Chevy Equinox is a 2015, so the same issue seems to follow later models.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the vehicle had no oil. The mechanic mentioned an unknown tsb issued by the manufacturer for the same failure. The contact received oil changes from rk Chevrolet (502 N delsea dr, vineland, NJ 08360, (856) 469-4061) for the past four years. The dealer stated that they were aware of the tsb, but the vehicle was not eligible for the extended warranty offered by the tsb. The contact stated that the vehicle was currently operating at half power, and there were pinging and rattling sounds. The vehicle was burning an excessive amount of oil between oil changes. The contact took the vehicle to the same dealer on February 6, 2019 and the failure was supposed to have been repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unknown.
2015 Chevrolet Equinox intermittently sputtered and stalled at stop signs and stoplights. After stalling need to put car N 'park' before restarting. Car stalled several times after initial stall. Car also sputtered and almost died several times during freeway rush hour traffic when I took my foot off the gas. I had to put the car in 'neutral' and revved the engine to ensure the engine kept running. This could have been a serious issue should I been forced to stop in the middle of traffic. Mechanic replaced the vvt intake and exhaust solenoids.
Oil consumption issue. Chevrolet's definition of oil consumption issue is using a quart (or more) within 2000 miles (or less). Other companies would define this as an issue but Chevrolet does not see this as an issue. My car has shut off while in motion on a main road 7-9 times. It has also occurred in parking lots. I have to attempt multiple times for my car to stay on to get off of the roadway. It happens in forward and reverse.
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- Parnell, MO, USA