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I was driving down a hill in motion and I was attempting to make a right turn. My Chevy Equinox shut off as I made the turn. My truck stopped and my back end was in the lane I was attempting to leave. The front end was on the street I tried to turn on. So I immediately tried to start the Equinox. I took four times for it to start. This has happens at least twice a week. I'm terrified to get on the local highway. Also I'm terrified to get on the interstate for fear I will get into a wreck because if my vehicle shutting off. I've had the vehicle for one year. I'm stuck with it. It's totally unsafe. The dealership refuses to return my calls. I get regular oil changes. I need them more frequently due to the oil burning so quickly. I have to check my oil on a daily basis so I can make sure there is enough oil for me to drive to work. Sometimes my vehicle shakes while I'm stopped at a red light or stop sign. I've then we'll take my vehicle to get it checked there will be oil in it. I don't understand why it shakes and cuts off and burns up oil. This is absolutely ridiculous I shouldn't have to deal with this. The vehicle is only three years old.
While at idle, the car stalled. Was able to restart the engine but as soon as I took my foot off the break and pressed the gas, the car would stall again. Had it towed to the dealership and they diagnosed it as a misfunctioning intake camshaft solenoid. Part was replaced. This same issue has been reported numerous times. This needs to be recalled before serious injury occurs. My kids were in the car with me when this happened.
Car started rattling, shaking, stalling with no indication beforehand of any problems. It was discovered that there was excessive oil consumption, resulting in using all but one pint of oil since oil change 2 1/2 months prior, less than 2000 miles since oil change. Engine damaged and fuel pump needs to be replaced. No indications that oil was getting low, no lights, no smoke, no smell, no leaks, no hesitation. While parking car, this all occurred.
Two weeks ago my car died while backing out of a parking space. I had the issue diagnosed at a mechanic, and the code came back as' P0010 - bank 1 intake camshaft position actuator electrical circuit had a fault.' Took my car to the dealership and they replace it for free. On the dealership receipt it says 'replace camshaft position actuator solenoid valve.'
Have had the car less than a year. Had it in the service shop 4-6 times for noisy breaks and squeal in the front coming from engine. Every time you put on the breaks it makes an awful noise. When you turn the car completely off it squeals from the engine. The service manager stated 'it's supposed to sound like that'
- Farmington, NY, USA
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My car is a 2015 Chevy Equinox that I have driven since I picked it up from the dealer with six miles on it. On or about February 8. I started the car in the morning, after running for a few seconds it sounded like the oil was too low. I shut the car off checked the oil, found it low, I put two quarts in and started it again. I checked it again saw it was low, I looked underneath and saw oil on the ground. I towed the car to my regular mechanic, he said it was a rear main seal. During the repair he told me he was researching the car and learned that this is a common problem with this car, and while he is replacing the seal he wanted to clean the PCV system as well. I asked him to do what is necessary to repair the car. After paying over $1000 my mechanic told me that I may want to call GM or NHTSA and try to get reimbursed because this is the same system that was recalled, just a year off. My wife called GM, the person she spoke with agreed that there may be an issue and asked for all documentation, my wife was shocked when the 1st representative told her that they knew about the problem. Then told her that a senior representative will call her back the next. Today that senior representative called her back. I was home when this happened. After she explained what happened and what was done to the car the fist response she got was "since we didn't take the car to a GM dealership there was nothing they could do" she then put me on the phone and I asked him that if the GM dealer fixed it would it be taken care of." He then changed his tune telling me that it has not been established that a recall exists. However, he did say that noting can be done just because I read something on the internet. I replied that yes I was doing research, yes, I did find others are having the same problem as the recall.if others are having the same problem. Why not another recall"
I have not had this car a year yet and it stalled on me twice while I was backing out of the parking lot. Luckily there was no ca parked in front of me so I had to pull out straight to drive. I drove for maybe another 20 minutes and the car stalled on me twice while I was sitting at a red light. The car started back up and then stalled on my while I was driving on the city street. I have a full tank of gas, 46% oil in the vehicle and coolant in the vehicle. I get my oil changed every 3000 miles
I own a 2015 Chevy Equinox that PCV system failed and cause major engine damage. The day issue happened is one of the coldest days in record in the state of Missouri. The PCV system froze causing excessive pressure in the engine cause the rear main seal to blow. Once this happen the car start to loose excessive amounts of oil which lead to the engine damage. There is not a oil pressure gauge in the car so there was no way of telling if there was no oil pressure, only a oil light in which it did not come on. How I found out I had the issue is when the engine started hammering. I shut off the engine quickly and had it rolled back to GM. Where I was told that my engine is no good and I need a new one, which cost 7700 to fix. My car had the same issue as describe on the GM 14882 bulletin but still no help with the cost. After speaking with the service manager he tried to get good will warranty since im over my 100,000 mile warranty.but still no help, I have to pay for the engine my self because I still have the loan through gmac. The worst thing about the issue is that the service manager told me that this is a known issue and only certain cars are covered on the bulletin and that the bulletin only ties to the VIN on the car. Well reading up this is a huge issue and so far there are more complains then recall fixes. Someone needs to do something about it.
Car shuts off while driving. Engine light came on and when slowing down or the car has stopped in traffic on the freeway or at a red light the engine shuts off. Took the car to the shop and unable to determine the issue. Will return it to the shop again for a more thorough inspection. This happened multiple times while driving to work.
Car stalls while driving, while stopped in traffic car will stall when brake is released and will also stall while pushing the accelerator. Stalls while in drive and reverse.
The check engine light, is on I have 50,000 miles it shut off when U come to stop or idle.. pulled code came back as P0010, & P0011, camshaft position actuator. This car has been excellent cared for. Unexceptionable.. car was in motion, on the streets, highway S. cars blowing for me to pull off. Have to drive with flasher to keep cars back to keep from getting rear ended.
Engine stalled several times while driving and just shut off while driving and the check engine light came on. Took the vehicle to have codes checked it showed camshaft position sensor, so had that replaced and the vehicle continued to shut off while driving after that was replaced and the check engine light appeared on again. Took the vehicle to Chevrolet dealership to be told that the camshaft position actuator needed to be replaced which cost me about $350. This seems to be a common problem with the Chevy Equinox's and they need to be recalled for it because it is very dangerous to be driving and your vehicle just stops while driving down the highway.
Takata recall I was involved in a car wreck on a city street. My car was totaled and not even one airbag deployed. It was a front end collision. I was traveling East about 20-25 miles per hour and S vehicle ran a stop sign going excessively fast. I hit the passenger side of her vehicle. My vehicle spun around 90 degrees and ended up in a ditch hitting a stop sign on drivers side door. Front of my Equinox was totaled.
With out warning my wifes car went into engine power failure mode. The car would not go more then 10 mph. I had the car towed to a Chevy dealership. They informed me that the vehicle was four quarts low of its motor oil. They then asked me for all the service records I had to establish a history. They had the oil changes that I did from the dealer, one from a well know auto merchandiser and because I did the most recent one myself, the dealer is telling me that they will not accept that one because there is no documentation of me doing it and hence the vehicles power train warranty will not be honored. The car is only three years old and has 75000 miles on it. No indication of any issues were present at anytime with this vehicle.
On 9/11/18 I was driving thru an intersection and and van pulled in front of me casuing me to brake and my car shut off. Steering wheel locked so I couldn't pull off the road. It took 2 tries to re-start my car and when I put it in drive and pressed on the gas it started sputtering. This is not the first time the car has shut off as I was driving. Previously when I took it to the dealer that said that no codes showed up so there was nothing they could do.
Recall I would start my car after driving it my car will shut off on its own will do this sevrall time thur out the day. Been taking it to get it check they say it might be the oil change but had a oil change and alway put the expensive one on.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 30 mph, the service indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted on its own and was taken to reedman toll Chevrolet of springfield (formerly spencer) (located at 840 baltimore pike, springfield, pa 19064, (484) 472-786290) where it was awaiting to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,193.
Engine stalled in heavy traffic. Restarted after turning ignition off and on. Car kept hesitating every time from brake to gas when trying to move forward from stopped. Check engine light came on with code P0010. Dealer kept it for 4 days and couldn't find the problem, no charge. 10 days late the issue returned. Car stalled 4 times in a few miles of stop and go traffic. Seems to only happen after car sits idling in traffic. Move foot from brake to gas and engine dies. Taking to the dealer again next business day. After google searches it appears that the 'camshaft position actuator solenoid valve needs to be replaced. I hope the dealer has google search
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the engine seized and the timing belt fractured while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light. The vehicle was pushed to the road shoulder. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the engine was replaced. The manufacturer refused to replace the engine because the contact had the oil changed by an independent mechanic rather than a GM dealer, which voided the warranty. The contact called bob grimm Chevrolet (2271 S main St, morton, il 61550), but had not heard back. The failure mileage was 75,000.
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- Verona, PA, USA