This is a complaint thats common in equinox 2.4l the oil comsumption and its stalling when idling
I'm having to add oil every week. going through a quart every 200 to 300 miles. i looked for some kind of recal and no luck. there are a lot of complaints on oil consumption.
I was informed that the oil level was low and that the vehicle is burning oil at a rapid pace during a visit to a chevrolet dealership this year. they suggested a repair to replace the pistons and rings. estimated cost of the repair os $3,970. chevrolet equinox is know to have problems with excessive oil burning and they even announced a 16118 ' excessive engine oil consumption notice in 2017. i suspect the problem has carried over to the 2013 model and would like this to be researched. thanks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. while driving 10 mph, smoke appeared under the hood resulting in a fire. the fire was detected from under the engine. the local fire department extinguished the fire and a fire report was filed. there were no injuries sustained. the vehicle was towed to an unknown location. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
There are 109k miles on my 2013 equinox, all put on by me. the last few years it has become apparent that my vehicle blows through oil. i have to add at least 4qt between oil changes. i keep an extra quart in my glove box just in case. on sunday, july 8th, the suv would not start upon leaving the store. i checked the oil and naturally the dipstick is clean. please note, none of the indicators (check engine, low oil pressure) were lit on the way to the store. my oil life was still registering 73%. my car was subsequently towed to a gm dealership where it was diagnosed with a broken timing chain. i have opened a claim with gm as this seems to be an issue that they are aware of in the 2013s and have not addressed.
While at red light or slow moving, the car stalls out. the check engine light turned on when 1st happened. mechanic said either cam shaft sensor or crankshaft sensor.
The engine does not consume oil properly and uses an excessive amount of oil. the car has had regular and on time maintenance and oil changes. there is no warning or notice when the oil is low and this can cause engine failure while driving and i would have not notice. the chevrolet dealership says they have seen this a lot in these cars. the dealership said the solution is the car needs new pistons a $2,000 repair. the car has only 72,000 miles on it. the car also needs new timing chains and the dealership said they also see this a lot. another $2,000 repair. the timing chain problem caused the car to shake violently when braking.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. while the contact was retrieving items from the vehicle, the front passenger tire exploded unexpectedly while in park. also, while driving various speeds, various warning indicators, including the air bag, check engine, and power steering, illuminated intermittently. in addition, the serpentine belt fractured on three separate occasions due to a defective pulley inside the engine. the contact took the vehicle to various independent mechanics to have it serviced; however, the serpentine belt and the warning indicator failures persisted. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 8,000.
My 2013 chev equinox began having issue with oil consumption shortly after i bought it used 6-11-16. it was completely out of oil.this involves having them check my oil every 500 miles. they ran me a little over 12,000 miles doing this test not once but twice!!! i was advised by dealer huffman chev frankfort ky that this was an issue with equinox and to get gm to take care of would have to do oil consumption test. the car ran out of oil several times. was knocking and not safe to drive but the dealer made me do the test twice and then after my car stopped in the middle of the road and took it in was advised i need new engine. now gm says my car isn't part of the engine design flaw..which they acknowledge there is a design flaw...even though what happened is exactly what they describe as problem. stopping in the middle of the road was a big deal to me and the knocking and banging when trying to stop when i was going thru "oil consumption" tests was a concern. everyone now says it is not there problem it is someone else's. there are a lot of complaints against gm for this issue if you look on web. i put may 26 2018 as start but been going on for over year that was the date it stopped in road
Got oil change at chevy in march 2018, stopped driving april 4 because of maternity leave. started driving in late may and my car starts dying randomly when idling at stop lights. then check engine goes on. i call chevy and my warranty was up in late april. i pleed stating i was on maternity and doctor order to not drive. they would not busge. so my husband who is a mechanic checks changes the oil, it's bone dry, as if they had never changed it. keep in mind i had taken it to a dealership and barely drove the car since. so he flushed the engine with oil a few times to really clean it out, changes the filter, and then fills her up. the codes and all data and replaces the intake and ehaust solenoids...still the check engine light comes on and car dies at idle. we suspect oil excessive consumption broke the timing chain guides, but will not know until he can take apart the engine. until then i am checking oil weekly and filling oil about every 3 weeks. this oil consumption is absurd. i am filing a complaint with yourlemonlawrights.com
The vehicle uses an excessive amount of oil which has ruined the pistons and cylinders. it is only a matter of time before the engine dies while driving. it has had problems with stalling out while idle or starting to go due to this issue as well as rough idling. it is the same issue the 2011 and 2012 models had and they received a replacement/recall.
I had my vehicle oil change on april 8, 2018 ,as of april 30, 2018 there was no oil in the engine no oil on the ground my sensor inside the vehicle stated i had over 50% of oil left could not get over 35 mph the car was shaking immensely and rattling as well when you started the car it sounded like it was going to explode. i could not get on the highway i had to stay in the back roads
The 2013 chevy equinox burns so much oil in between oil changes that i am constantly dumping oil in. chevy will not include my year in any service bulletins, making me responsible for repairs that may or may not work and buying oil every week. also, the oil consumption problem is ruining the engine, leading to a crack in the exhaust manifold, which allows exhaust fumes to leak into the cabin. especially if i use the heat or air conditioning, the windows have to be cracked for fear that i would gas myself to death.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the service engine and stability warning indicators illuminated. while driving at unknown speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard and the vehicle lost power. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was carbon build up within the air port and exhaust manifold, and a higher grade of fuel was needed. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 8-4115305233. the contact was referred to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 114,000. *tt consumer stated the service engine light has come on april20,21,23,28; may 3,4,13,17,26,27,31. each time it will shut off on own. sometimes engine will sputter when shutting off and at next start engine light will come on, was told to use higher grade of gas. have been using 93 since march 2018.
Engine cut out in middle of intersection would not start again had towed to dealer mechanic said there was metal shavings in oil and it needed an engine swap
I was turning on to central avenue from bristol street in duluth minnesota when my car died in the intersection i brought it to a local chevrolet dealership and they wanted to replace the entire engine for a timing chain not seating properly and would jump off if put on properly when and if car would start
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that she noticed every week the oil got low in her vehicle, but she did not see the oil on the engine or the ground. the vehicle was taken to a dealer courtesy motors sales inc. (3100 pleasant valley blvd, altoona, pa 16602, 814-942-9000) who diagnosed the vehicle had excessive oil consumption, but the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 79,000. the vin was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. while the contact's wife was driving 15 mph, an abnormal noise was heard. while attempting to drive back home, the vehicle stalled. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle and heard a clicking noise. the contact mentioned that the vehicle underwent an oil change approximately three weeks ago. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was catastrophic engine failure and the engine needed to be replaced. the dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000. the vin was not available.
Engine started making a loud tapping noise over 3 weeks ago, i made an appointment to firestone to check the noise . they are stunned to find out that i have no oil left on my engine but no leaks was found. they suggest to get the oil fast as they refuse to inspect further. they don't want to be responsible for my engine. i hurried to a close grocery store and get a 5w-30 synthetic oil.i made an appointment to midas since firestone refuse there service. they did an oil change and suggest that i might need a new engine due to loud noise and metal pieces that came from oil change. i was driving with my kids for a week with a dried up engine oil. that could have been a big disaster. they are saying to get a new engine, a money that we don't have right now.
While driving to work (approx. 50 miles) the engine just stopped while making a left turn across traffic leaving me in a position of having to push it out of traffic on a major street to help avoid causing an accident/road closure delay. just thankful this did not happen earlier in the commute on the interstate! after having it towed and speaking with 6 mechanics and 3 dealerships, we were told by every one of them that these engines are known for this problem and rebuilt engines are so backordered because of this problem, that we were looking at least 4-6 weeks minimum to try and replace it at a cost of $7600 out of pocket and still have 2 years to pay the car off before this even happened and there was no recall or gm assstance with this repair...unbelievable! if this would have happened on the interstate or highway, it had potential for a major accident, because once the car shut off, the power steering and everything also went as well!
I bought this vehicle i'm march 2018. a few weeks after buying it the check engine light came on with the code p0014 for the camshaft position sensor. i took it back to the dealer who replaced the part and changed the oil and it was all fine, no more check engine light. august 2018 i get an oil change on it again, check engine light comes back on for same reason. why was this part not recalled like previous years? i will never again purchase a chevy.
Engine is using 3 quarts of oil every 1000 miles. when low on oil the car dies due to the timing being off. i have 107,000 miles on the car. it started at 92,000 miles. no engine oil light has come on to notify me of low oil issues. it has died on me at stop lights in heavy city traffic and at low idle speeds. chevy is aware of the problem with 2011 and 2012 engines and is working one on one to fix the issue at no cost. 2013 owners are offered a portion paid on the customer loyalty program to fix the cars. this is a very serious issue. the car is not safe on the road due to the possibility of the engine dying while driving. i took this car to chevy dealerships many times to have the oil changed. never was informed that my oil level was very low. the rings and pistons are shot they are keeping this problem quiet and it's going to cause serious injury is not addressed.
Oil consumption timing chain
While driving on the interstate on a cold, winter day, my car started smoking and making a loud tapping sound. after pulling off of the highway, it was discovered that oil had splattered under and on all sides of my car. the rear seal in the motor broke resulting in me having to pay > $5k to have fixed because my car was not on the list of vehicles covered in a previous recall.
Pvc valve froze. blew rear main seal. was driving at the time. pulled over right away,warning lights did come on. car has only 35,000. miles on it.
On a cold winter day approximately 20 degrees, i exited off of the highway. upon coming to a stop at the toll plaza, the car began making a horrible clanking noise, the 'engine reduced power' notification appeared as well as the traction activation. the car died but started back up to get it off the road to safety. had it towed to the nearest chevrolet dealership and discovered the pcv system froze up and blew the rear main seal. the car had 103k miles on it at the time and was purchased new. never had a single problem with it and always we'll maintained. ended up having to replace the motor to the tune of $5,575. less than 24 hours after picking it up from the dealership, it would not start. the stabilitrack and power steering lights came on and had to be towed back to the dealership.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 60 mph, the traction control and low power warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to lou lariche chevrolet (40875 plymouth rd, plymouth, mi 48170) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 77,400. *tt *tr
I changed my oil when there was 5% left on the oil life gauge on 12/17/17. the used oil was black and thick and only 2.5 qts came out. i put in 5 qts high mileage full synthetic oil and changed the filter. there had been no prior signs that anything had been going wrong and my usual mechanic hadn't told me that he saw anything wrong last oil change. the car started making rough noises, grinding and lurching the week of 1/15/18. i took it into the auto shop 1/22/18 since it started to sound like really rough grinding and started lurching hard while stopped. they told me that i had no oil in any part of the engine. they flushed the engine and did an oil change and said that they didn't see any leakage from anywhere. on 2/2/18, i was at a stop light, my car did a short jerk and made a short grinding sound, but then proceeded to drive fine. while stopped, i would start to smell an oily scent, but it would go away when i started driving again. roughly 13 miles later, i was driving at approx. 70 mph when my rpm went from hovering above 2 to just above 3 and started deaccelerating. i didn't hear any gear shifting. i put on my hazards and took off cruise control and started for the shoulder of the high way (all without using my brake). the car jerked a few more times before the engine stalled completely. i parked it and turned off the car and went to check my oil level. after taking out the dip stick, i noticed smoke coming out of the opening. i wiped and replaced the dip stick and it came out clean, no oil. i moved to the rear of my vehicle and noticed fresh drips. i dropped down and looked under my car with a flashlight and saw oil everywhere. i got it towed to an auto shop and they informed me that the rear seal was busted and that i would need a whole new engine. my car has 114,465 miles on it.
In january 2018 i took my 2013 equinox in to the dealer for an engine knocking noise. i was told the noise was caused by the engine oil being 3 quarts low. the oil was changed and the dealer suggested an oil consumption test. i went back in every 500 to 1,000 miles. i was due for an oil change and took it to the dealer on 6/21/18. the dealer said it was confirmed that the engine was consuming too much oil and that "major heart surgery" for the engine was needed. the piston rings were carboned causing excessive oil consumption. this required piston, connecting rod and bearing replacement. they quoted $2,400 for the repair and said it was out of warranty. i asked if anything could be done and they said they would check. i was called the next day and told they would only cover 30% because i was 281 days out of warranty as of 6/21/18. the issue started 150 days prior in january. the car has only 89,000 miles on it. i did some research and found that this is a very common issue with 2013's. it also appears to be an issue with 2011 and 2012 model years. why is gm not extending the warranty for 2013's when this is a known issue? i contacted gm directly and was told that 30% off was the best that they can do. the repairs were completed 7/5/18. gm needs to address the issue with some kind of recall or extend the warranty for this issue so that i can recoup the $1,700 that i paid for this repair.
While driving home from work 1/16/2018 on the interstate, my equinox started to make a knocking noise. i made my way to the far right lane and it shut down on me as i was pulling to the side of the road. there were no warning lights that came on. i was very cold as i waited for help and did not feel safe as i had the guardrail on one side and cars flying by on the left. a local mechanic gave us a bulletin on the issue and, after calling around to several other mechanics and dealerships, found out of 17 others that had come in after breaking down the same night that i did.
While driving down the freeway, i noticed smoke coming from behind my 2013 chevy equinox. i pulled over to a gas station, looked underneath as smoke was also coming from the front passenger side it appeared. i saw what appeared to be oil between the motor and transmission. i contacted a mechanic and was going to drive to his shop as it was not too far away. i was starting to lose power and pulled over permanently. it was flowing still until it drained all of the oil out. i had it towed to a mechanic shop. i researched and it was confirmed by the mechanic shop, there is a service bulletin 14882 that states that with extreme weather, of which was occurring at the time, pressure builds up due to a clogged pcv which increases the pressure to the crankshaft rear seal and blows it out. this also was verified by the mechanic by doing a pressure check as discussed in the bulleting and it did in fact fail. this is a known issue and after speaking with two gm dealers and gm customer service, they are stating due to the vin number not being listed as having the issue it is not covered. the service bulletin covers 2010-2014 chevy equinox with the 2.4l ecotec engine of which mine is a 2013 has. one of the gm dealers states that it should be included as well. i have to have it fixed at the shop it is at, but am requesting reimbursement per the service bulletin 14882 on page 8 which states under the reimbursement section, that if the repairs have been done, i can take it to a dealer with receipt and documentation or submit with the form to gm for reimbursement.
I was driving my equinox on my way home from work, a 30 minute commute. my engine started making some ticking noises when i was 5 minutes from home. i made it about another mile and my engine started clanking, i tried to pull over to the side of the road as my engine shut off. it was bitterly cold and i had to pick up my girls from daycare, so i had the vehicle towed to the nearest mechanic and found a ride. turns out, my engine had a hgh oil consumption problem due to plugged pcv/intake system caused engine to run dry of oil during operation. no engine pressure warning light illuminated. no other warning signs. the engine was damaged at rear crankcase seal/rear main. it had 97,000 miles at the time of the incident. i have been told this is common in some gmc/chevy vehicles, however my vin isn't specifically covered. i have tried to talk to chevy regarding my complaint, however they are of no help. i'm aware of special coverage adjustments due to this same issue (#14882, document id 4098165), but without my vin being included, i am getting no assistance from chevy regarding a known issue in some of their equnioxes. please help. this is a serious problem effecting their engines, and without a warning light telling of the oil pressure/level problem. there's a chance many more drivers will be left stranded at the side of the road.
When i went out to start my vehicle, it hesitantly started, but when i put it into gear and drove a little ways , it stalled out of nowhere. when i tried to start it up again it wouldn't turn over completely and this stabilitrak warning came up. i had it towed to local auto shop where they told me that some gear in the engine was completely broken and that i needed to replace the whole engine. i keep up with my oil changes and have had no warning as to any problems that could have led up to this. the more i read about this vehicle , the more complaints i see about the same issues i've been having along the way: ie windshield wiper breaking, exhaust manifold replacement and catylitic converter, and overall power train and engine problems. it's not a coincidence that multiple people are having the same problems with these chevy products, and in the name of safety , this company needs to step up and repair or replace these horribly and incompetently made parts. it's absolutely unacceptable that i have a less than 5 year old car that is good for no more than a paper weight right now. we the consumer buy chevy products for dependability , not to constantly have to fix it, and shell out even more money to ensure our safety. and don't tell me (chevy rep) when i call and complain , that it is my fault, because the only fault i see i've made is buying your pos car!!!
Driving along on a city street all the sudden engine light comes on, running on low power mode light etc acted like it wanted to die (which eventually it did) took it to the garage where he told me the real seal is gone and pvc froze there was a lot of fluid in between engine and transmission and due to the sub below zero weather / called gm they say my vin # is not covered which is bull. i read bulletin #14882 (per my repair man ) that is exactly what is wrong with my car. i have 78,000 miles on this piece of crap that i will never buy another one of if not rectified. there are a lot of other people saying the same thing "there vin number is not covered". if your car fits into the model and year of the bulletin then it should be covered. very disappointed in gm.
My vehicle currently has 117k miles. the rear main seal has failed causing the engine to lose excessive amount of oil. ultimately, this will end in a $1000 repair. the rear main seal has worn prematurely and should be reviewed as a potential recall. jerry haag, a gm dealership in hillsboro ohio, stated that this is an issue gm is having with the chevrolet equinox. when i contacted gm, they advised that they have no known issues with this part. at this point, i am willing to pay for the repair as i need my vehicle. however, i want this to be noted as a complaint for this part. i have researched this issue online. what i have found is very alarming, gm has significant issues with the equinox and oil loss from the rear main seal and excessive oil consumption. however, they will not acknowledge this as their issue? i have contacted gm customer service via email and phone. what i get is deflection to my questions and a general lack of concern.
Pcv valve freezes and blows engine main seal along with high pressure fuel regulator putting fuel in the oil, gm will repair some 2.4 engines but not all but the issues is happening to all 2.4 engines we the consumers need help in getting this issue resolved corporate america at its finest.
I know there has been a few racalls on my vehicle and need to know how i can fix the recall s without out of pocket expenses
Rear main crankshaft seal failure. vin not covered by sb - 10057977 - 8108 special coverage bulletin no. 14882. seal failure occurred while driving. engine also exhibits excessive oil consumption since new. current mileage 120,000
My vehicle displayed the issue covered under gm service bulletin - special coverage 14882 special coverage adjustment ' plugged pcv orifice in intake manifold. my vehicle matches the criteria indicated on the bulletin but my specific vin is not included in this service bulletin. my vehicle was inside the extended coverage of 10/120 indicated in the bulletin. dealership indicated that the damage to my engine was caused by this defect but that the coverage did not apply to my specific vin. vehicle was started after work and was louder than normal so i proceeded to the closest dealership. the vehicle was luckily on a city street in motion when check engine light displayed. as i was insight of the dealership i pulled into the lot and the oil pressure and stop engine lights displayed the engine stopped running and power was lost to the vehicle at the service bay door. car was brought into service immediately. damage to vehicle in excess of $2600.
This car has had documented excessive oil consumption issues since i bought it used in 2015. chevrolet will not make right. so far i have had to replace the timing chain and main seal twice due to massive oil leakage and loss. most recently engine seized up while i was going 70 mph and stopped in the middle of the highway. a very dangerous situation. even though oil had been changed 1500 miles previously, it was bone dry and main seal blew out for the second time. gm says it "costs too much" to replace faulty piston rings which are the source of several service bulletins and recalls. this is a very dangerous car and someone is going to get killed driving these things!! this is the 3rd time the engine has seized up on me in traffic. car only has 132k miles, problems started at around 45k miles.
A seal leak on the tvc valve leaks oil big time leaking engine oil. i know of one other vehicle with the same problem. gm has sent out notices to dealerships etc.. about this. it seems to me that this could be a safety issue if somebody was on the road and this happened.
My car engine seized up due to an oil leak from the rear of the engine due to severe cold temperatures below zero degrees (-18 degrees c). as i was driving the car started making noise and came to a complete stop with all of my oil released from it. the car was moving at the time of the incident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 60 mph, a loud clicking noise was present coming from the engine and the warning flash displayed to "shut engine off due to no oil". the vehicle stalled and was towed to the local dealer (matthew hargreaves, 2000 e. 12 mile rd, royal oak mi) where it was diagnosed that the rear main engine seal and cylinder head were faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was 118,000. *tt *tr
I purchased a 2013 chevy equinox on 5/2/16. on 1/1/18 with 84,000 miles, i was on the highway with my 4 children and the stability track, reduced power warning flashed, engine malfunction warning, and then a message to stop the engine. i pulled to the side of the highway in 0 degree weather with my and stopped the engine. after waiting over 2 hrs i was towed home. on 1/2/18 chevy's corporate office advised towing to chevy dealer. i took all of my service records as requested. 2 days later i was told the main seal failed and was not under warranty and chevy had refused any repair cost assistance so $1500 was the quote later that day they quoted me $2000. i purchased the chevy 18 months prior and owe way too much money. after going back and forth with jeff schmitt chevy in beavercreek, oh and chevy's corporate office, each blaming the other for refusing repair assistance and not honoring the warranty. i had the vehicle towed back home and was billed $130.00+ for a diagnostic. the dealer acted annoyed by my request to have the results of the diagnostics in writing on the bill. i was also racking up a rental car tab. the next day i called other dealers who quoted $1300 but the seal was on backorder. i located a dealer 2 hours away who had the part in stock and quoted $1300 based on the diagnostic. i had the car towed 2 hours away $ to find out the intake manifold had failed causing the seal to fail and cost $2200. [xxx] diagnostic? this chevy burns oil like crazy. 1000 miles after an oil change and the dipstick is dry, but no oil leaks.? now the liftgate has gone rogue. it opens and then closes very forcefully (violently), immediatly after opening injuring me. i find it extremely hazardous and have banned my children from operating the liftgate for fear that it may crush one of them. generations of my family have been very loyal to chevy. chevy, where does your loyalty lie? parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia),
Cold weather caused the pvc vent line to freeze shut. this freezing causes excess crank case pressure. this pressure blew the rear main seal of the engine. we were driving a short distance when this happened. we caught it before the engine seized from lack of oil but no engine lights or low oil pressure indicators came on. within seconds of parking the vehicle all of the oil in the engine had drained out. if this had happened on the freeway or at highway speeds the engine would have seized. if this had happened in traffic it would have created a dangerous situation immediately. gm is aware of this issue with the 2.4l ecotec motors and has a bulletin out for it. there are no fixes for the issue and if drivers are unaware of it they will blow up their motors. this should be a recall for vehicles that are driven in cold climates. not just a bulletin that you will only find out after the engine has seized. attached is a picture of the oil leaking from the rear main seal.
I was driving at 55mph and the red lights came on saying to check engine oil low-i pulled over immediately and my engine was already blown. i get my oil changes every 3000-3500 miles. the mechanic said that the rear seal gasket blew and the engine was gone immediately. i now have a car that i still owe on and i need a new engine at 120,000 miles. very upset that the price you pay for these cars that all you can get is 120,000 miles.
On 12/25/2017 my engine failed at 60 mph on the highway. i was almost re-ended by the vehicle behind me due to the rapid deceleration of my vehicle but managed to safely pull to the side of the highway where we waited for roadside assistance in -20 windchills. the engine failure was caused by a frozen pcv valve orifice which pressurized the crankcase and blew the main seal. after replacing the main seal it was discovered that the engine was damaged beyond repair and had to be replaced at my expense. my vehicle engine and year matches the group covered by special service adjustment 14882 but my vin, like so many listed on this site, was not included in the special coverage despite the fact that my engine failure was due to the exact defect defined in bulletin 14882.
I made an appointment 2013 equinox into the dealer because i was smelling strong exhaust smell in the cab. as soon as i talked to the mechanic he told me it was most likely a cracked exhaust manifold and that it is happening frequently in the equinox models. then 2 days before my appointment to get my car looked at my check engine like turned on so i parked it and didn't drive it until it was time to take it to the dealership. when i got there i let them know that the light had just came on. after inspecting my car they found that the exhaust camshaft actuator solenoid was out of spec. the removed it and replaced it and found a lot of metal shavings on the actuator. r/r intake solenoid and and cleaned more metal shavings off of that. they checked the oil and there was no oil on the dipstick, car is not leaking oil and has been regularly maintained. the service manager at the dealership came out and talked with us and said that we need a full engine rebuild because these cars will start to use oil and the timing chain wears the guide out at then the chain gets worn out and it ruins the entire engine. there was no indicators of issues until the engine is shot. the dealership and gm said that there is a special program for 2010 - 2012 euqinox to fix this problem but because mine is a year newer (2013) that my vehicle doesn't qualify. not only is the engine totally shot after 117,000 miles and 4 years but the exhaust manifold is cracked right at the the fresh air intake and so it sucks exhaust right into the cab of the vehicle when the heat is running. it is so strong that the windows have to be rolled down to drive it. not safe!!! super dangerous to be filling the cab with carbon monoxide! not to mention the engine is totally shot due to a designe flaw and could break down on the side of the road at anytime.
My car is cutting off without any warnings in traffic and when parking also at stop lights. i took it to a local shop to have it checked due to the check engine light finally coming on. only to find out my car had no oil. note i keep my routine maintenance up on my car due to having a small child. also cam shaft code my car is out of warranty and i just paid car payment. reading complaints i see this problem is happening alot. not sure if i will keep this car feeling very unsafe with a small child and car cutting off and oil running out without any warnings gmc should fix this problem should have been fixed years ago. putting families life in danger just too make a dollar. safety first is my #1 reason for sharing this my car cut off 12 times in one day really & i would keep this car .i could have been rear ended several times with the car turning off .i have to take the key out and restart it really on 2013.i can't believe this is happening to me once again i have a lemon and i know for fact i'm not the only one with this problem
Engine burned a quart of oil per 1,000 miles, had to monitor it regularly. odometer had just gone over 100,000 miles. the engine has now blown. had just added a quart of oil because it was low again, and the next day while driving, it started missing, knocking violently, and expelled a large puff of smoke and died. now will not start and mechanic said there was no oil was in the engine. apparently this is a known issue with equinox we are finding out, but dealer states there are no recalls.