2010 Chevrolet Equinox: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Apr 15, 2023 · Engine · NC

Purchased a 2010 Chevy Equinox from this Chevy dealer in the Pinehurst NC area in December 2022. Heard knocking noise start mid-March 2023. Vehicle seemed to go into "limp" mode and lost power (dangerous situation had vehicle been on interstate with no shoulder or exit ramp or could have been rear-ended due to sudden lack of power). No check engine light on at any time or when vehicle was taken to another Chevy dealer (March 20, 2023). Initially, Chevy dealer stated there were no issues. Insisted that the vehicle be checked again. Dealer took vehicle on test drive and then put on lift. Chevy dealer then stated oil loss issues and need to replace timing chains, actuators, gaskets, pistons, piston rings, oil coolant, water pump, balance chain, and other related parts. This is a design flaw in engine and piston rings causing excessive oil consumption which then leads to failure of other components. Was advised to change oil every 3,500 miles as opposed to going by the "oil" light and advised only to drive the vehicle sparingly and only if absolutely needed to drive.

Filed Dec 10, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 182,372 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the exhaust module and the camshaft actuators needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, while driving at 60 MPH, the warning message "Reduced Power" illuminated. The contact stated that he immediately veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that he heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that he continued to drive the vehicle; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the accelerator pedal had failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 182,372.

Filed Nov 5, 2020 · Engine · 120,000 miles · OK

My vehicle leaks a lot of oil internally. I was told by my mechanic that my intake valves are covered in oil and my pistons are also containing oil. The mechanism to control/drain that oil doesn't work. Because of this the car is knocking and stalling at idle.

Filed Mar 30, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Its a ticking noise when started up then lights from the dash board to the head lights, flicks off and on and the horn goes out at the same time. When driving the idle dont seem to pick up speed the transmission seems to has problem it make this horrible loud noise and the car do seem to drive right. The cv joint is going bad for the 5 time and the bars the wheels make this loud noise I only had this car for 5 yrs (chevy equinox 2010) and most I had to replace, now its going bad again. The transmission is the big problem now I have to replace again I might as well get an whole new car

Filed Oct 12, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · OH

Engine's oil consumption issues are ridiculous. Gm has a special extended warranty for this vehicle, called adjustment 14159, but failed to notify me of the special recall and it's end date of 7/31/2019. This engine is awful, hence why there were recalls and they are now being sued for it. Timing chains, engine knocking, oil consumption, pistons and rings.. Secondly, the transmission is awful. This thing blew before it was even due for its first service! My owners manual states the service is recommended on it, including fluid change, at 100,000 miles - I'm at 96,125 miles and this is where I sit. Gm is denying all liability for both of these.

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Transmission · 107,300 miles · MA

My 2010 chevy equinox was running fine and out of the sudden, it stopped and went off while I was driving. It refused to start again. I have recently done an oil change and the was no warning on the dashboard to indicate any problem. I bought this car about 6 months and this took place. This car was well maintained, oil changes and other maintenance were done on time. I took it to a shop and while the mechanics were trying to make it start, it will not start. They (mechanics) called the dealer and someone from the dealership said that the problem was covered under manufacturer warranty so I should take the car to them for their technicians to do a test. After the test they said it was a low engine knock and I will have to get another engine by myself because the manufacturer doesn't cover it. Don't know who to believe now. My car that I just bought is down and I'm stuck in this terrible situation.

Filed Apr 6, 2019 · TN

The heat and air will not work for long and short periods of time. There is a ticking sound, but the heat or air won't work. Periodically the screen of the radio will go off and remain that way until the heat or air decides to work again. It's hard to drive in the rain, and I will have to roll the windows down to clear the fog from the windshield. This has happened over the course of a year.

Filed Feb 14, 2019 · Transmission, Visibility · 172,000 miles · KY

Wipers transmission stopped working. Transmission revving high before shifting. Motor ticking.

Filed Aug 6, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · OH

The vehicle is burning oil out before the given mileage causing the engine light to come on loud knocking in the engine smoke

Filed May 10, 2018 · Engine · 130,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. When the vehicle was started, the contact heard an abnormal rumbling noise for five minutes. While driving various speeds, an abnormal knocking noise was heard. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failures. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was observed that there was no oil in the vehicle; however, the failure was not identified. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2018 · Engine · 105,000 miles · NC

Owner was driving the vehicle and was slowing down to a stop light and the engine shut off. When the vehicle was restarted, the engine made a knocking noise and continued to shut off at every stop light and stop sign. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed the driver that there was very little oil in the engine. The mechanic informed the owner that there were metal shavings in the oil that was left. The mechanic told the owner that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was purchased at the end of jan 2018 and had an oil change at rhat time. The vehicle was driven home from the mechanic and has sat since.

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · MA

I purchased this car as used. When I first bought it there was a ticking sound that could barely be heard. The dealer said that was common. For vehicles sitting in the lot. I brought the car back once it got a little louder and they said most fuel pumps make that sound overtime but there was no issue. And that the manifold was causing the loud noise and gas smell. And needed to get repaired. That was during the warranty period .now an year later. A week ago my car started making the same sound again and been getting louder. My check engine was blinking a d I noticed the car wasn't driving as smoothly and was using up more gas.an engine power reduced light came on and my engine just cut off.I had to get it to towed to a shop and there is an issue with the fuel pump pressure. I see there have been a lot of issues with fuel pump on this vehicle and a tsb recall. This is a safety concern as it is causing the engine to cut off. This happens to me on a busy street. Thank god I wasn't on the highway I get on to go to work