2010 Chevrolet Equinox: excessive oil consumption

Filed Nov 12, 2024 · Engine · 107,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the engine was consuming one quart of oil every 1,000 miles driven. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had remained illuminated since becoming aware of the oil consumption issue. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2023 · Engine · ID

Horrible oil consumption issue. Piston rings are bad and the car doesn’t have that many miles. A huge issue with the equinox.

Filed Dec 13, 2023 · Engine · CA

We were unaware of the oil consumption issue related to the 2010 Equinox. As a result we purchased one with less then 100 k miles, changed the oil, and sent my college bound daughter off with it. After driving just 4-5k miles in about 3-4 months the oil was very low and ruined the engine! Now we are facing an engine replacement if the vehicles is even worth investing that much more money.

Filed Aug 4, 2023 · Airbags, Engine · GA

After taking my vehicle to three repair shops I was advised by the last body shop that there was a bulletin (14159) out in regards to excessive engine oil consumption. The mechanic explained the issues I am having with my car is due to the excessive engine oil consumption. He stated the car is not losing oil it’s burning it. My entire engine is effected due to this issue. To go further in detail my car was cutting on and off in the middle of traffic. This is a huge safety issue for me I have a disabled son who I travel with on the daily. I quote “ All consumers should receive notice of a recall affecting them. Car manufacturers are required to notify registered owners and purchasers of all recalled cars by letter, and state agencies will provide manufacturers with lists of registered owners for this purpose.” I never received a letter concerning a recall or this issue. I took very well care of my vehicle my car is a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and it only has 108,774miles. This is so devastating I have no other transportation and now I’m stuck looking for a new vehicle. If any documentation is needed I can assure you I can provide it.

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 Jan 17, 2023 · Engine · IN

High oil consumption. Low oil pressure and reduced engine power light activated. Car could not go more than 2 RPM. Issue continues to persist despite on time oil changes, adding oil as needed, etc.

Filed Oct 3, 2022 · Engine · PA

Vehicle burns oil at a high rate due to an engine piston ring problem. If not checked on a weekly basis you will get low oil pressure throwing the car into limp mode decreasing engine power immediately. I know people that had this problem addressed by GM free of charge as a recall. I want to know if my vehicle qualifies for this recall.Currently this vehicle requires 1 quart of oil weekly in order to keep oil level full. If I am driving the vehicle and this would happen again it might not cause an accident but currently my wife and daughter use the car and they might not be able to handle the situation if it would occur. Thank you

Filed Nov 14, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · WI

I bought a Chevy Equinox in 6/2020 and have had high oil consumption problems. I took it in to where I bought it and they said it was a catalog converter problem along with seals and pistons that could damage your engine. After researching it, i found out there was a recall and class action suit fought in 2018 for the same problem. I was never told about this from the dealer and because it's outside the date to fix under the recall and warranty I have to pay for all the damage. The car broke down yesterday and had to be towed. What can I do? I'm still financing the vehicle

Filed May 18, 2021 · Engine, Wheels · IN

I have had oil consumption problems. Changed oil before due made all maintenance work on time or before due. Right after I bought it I put the main seal in it. Because it was leaking oil. That was$1000 more added to my loan. Put 4 hub bears on the front because of the steering instabilities which corrected it for a short time. But now that I am trying to sell the car I hear there is a recall on the motor but when I run it here there isn't so i am stuck. It hurts me to ride or drive it due to spine issues. And now I am stuck with this suv. Thank you GM for having us buy American.

Filed May 5, 2021 · Engine · 79,000 miles · SC

I took my SUV to the dealership on 1-8-2020 and informed them that engine light stayed on,and had a little shake, felt like it was going to cut off,and it was burning oil,left vehicle at dealership for a couple of hours, got a call saying there was no oil on dip stick, so there was a oil change did, and told to drive for 1000 miles then return for recheck,possible camshaft position fault,drove car ,but before it meet the 1000 miles in had to add a quart of oil to vehicle this was over the weekend, called and informed dealership they said to bring it back so they could check it, took SUV back and was told they couldn't find nothing wrong, but it was still taking alot of oil, now the camshaft is no good, they just didn't want to fix the problem when the warranty was on it, now that the warranty is gone they want me to pay for the work,fyi there was a warranty on the SUV when I was complaining so it could have be fixed then,the same problem I was complaining about,is the same problem I got now,why do dealerships always get over people, the camshaft went out 11-23-2020

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Engine · 94,000 miles · TN

This year and model of the chevrolet equinox has a known issue for oil consumption. I am getting an oil change, on average, every 1,500 miles. My car has stall while driving on the interstate. It stalls most mornings after being turned on for 15-20 seconds. I've also had it stall when changing gears. This is very unsafe for any driver and then engine needs to be replaced.

Filed Jan 13, 2021 · Engine · KS

There is a gm lawsuit for my make and model of car. Gm is fully aware there are issues with the engine concerning excessive oil consumption and the damage it does to the cars. They are hiding behind the lawsuit and making it the burden to the customer to provide proof that excessive oil consumption happened to their car. I am one of the persons that has been denied compensation due to the fact my vehicle exceeded the 10 year mark in the lawsuit when I purchased this vehicle in june of 2019 not knowing anything about a lawsuit regarding this vehicle and immediately having issues with the oil consumption and damage to my car's engine. I provided documents needed and was denied. I belong to a group on facebook for this lawsuit and customers that are getting screwed out of compensation for money already put into their vehicles. I purchased my car for $10,000 in june 2019 and have already put almost $6,000 in repairs due to excessive oil consumption back into my car. I am upside down in my car, have barely had it a year and half and the check engine light has come on again and is mostly like due to the same issues. I cannot afford a new vehicle because of the existing loan. I am angry at gm because they know there are existing issues in all of these cars and there is even a new lawsuit that has been filed for more of their vehicles. I am livid for all these people including me that cannot afford to have their vehicles in [xxx] condition particularly now when individuals have lost their livelihoods and then on top of that having to fix their cars for thousands of dollars. I am a single mom and this is devastating to me. I have invoices and such to back my claims as well. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).