2011 Chevrolet Equinox: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Nov 22, 2023 · Engine · 110,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal knocking sound with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with excessive oil consumption. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming engine oil excessively fast. The contact stated several quarts of oil were kept in the vehicle to avoid the oil becoming extremely low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with excessive oil consumption and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · PA

Damages to my engine were caused solely as a direct result of excessive oil consumption caused by defective piston rings used by GM during manufacturing that caused piston ring wear. The repairs that are needed are the direct result of excessive oil consumption caused by defective piston ring wear causing time chain to stretch and break. I took very good care of my car and had the oil changed every 2,000 to 3,000 miles. I had the oil consumption test done at Thomas Chevrolet in Media, PA which proved my car was burning excessive oil which was supposed to be covered under multiple recalls from GM - SB 13-06-01-003F. I was told there was nothing wrong with my car and after driving only 2,605 miles, my engine failed. The guide broke off and was sheared into fragments, chain was roaming free, chain cut into top of valve cover, cracked formed in top of valve cover, oil was leaking out of hole, motor shavings all inside motor from internal parts, grinding was due to lack of lubrication from oil being lost, causing knocking noises. Dealer recommended engine replacement at a cost of $7,800. Also SB-10090101-2280-1 also concerns the oil consumption problem and timing chain.

Filed Feb 9, 2022 · Engine · 107,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked outside of the dealership, the contact heard an abnormal ticking sound coming from under the front hood of the vehicle. The contact notified the dealer of the issue and was informed that the noise would go eventually cease after driving the vehicle for a while. The issue persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was inspected and the contact was informed that the timing chain and assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that a year later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the failure recurred and the vehicle shuddered and lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was first towed to the residence and then towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was caused by excessive oil consumption related to the timing chain assembly repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2021 · Engine · 116,000 miles · WV

Not long after my last oil change, my 2011 chevy equinox started a ticking sound upon acceleration which worsened to a loud knocking. I took it to a repair garage and told the mechanic what was happening. After hearing the engine knocking, he shut the car off and proceeded to check the oil. It was bone dry. The mechanic told me that the chevy equinox was notorious for its oil consumption causing the engines to blow, and that he was afraid my engine was ruined & would need replaced. He put four quarts of oil in the engine & the knocking stopped. Luckily, the engine continued to run and I was still able to drive it. But the mechanic told me it was a time bomb, and that because of its oil consumption the engine could blow at any time. When I got home I researched online regarding the equinox and was shocked to find more and more people with the same problems with their equinox and having to replace the engines. I also read about the recall on the equinox for its oil consumption, and that most people were having great difficulty getting gm to do repairs, denying claims and giving them "the run-around". Now I am trying to figure out how to get a different vehicle because I used all my money to buy this equinox. I can't afford to replace an engine either. I am at a great loss being stuck with this "time bomb" that gm is responsible for but won't fix. I purchased this car used less than a year ago & it has 116,000 miles. I never received a recall notice or any papers from gm.

Filed Apr 5, 2021 · Engine · MN

Excessive oil use. Burns 1 quart of oil per week. Requires 1 quart of oil every 300 miles. This is getting insanely expensive and annoying. No low oil light comes on but a check engine light does. I never let the engine start to knock before adding oil, but there is a serious problem here. And it sounds like lots of other people have reported the same issue. Gm needs to seriously look into this before they get sued drastically.

Filed Dec 7, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · PA

My 2011 chevy equinox has had a lot of problems, I got the car with 49,000 miles about 3 years ago. I had to replace the timing chain already due to excessive oil consumption. Now my catalytic converter is bad due to oil consumption. My car now has around 130,000 miles and I seen there is a class action suit for the 2011 chevy equinox for excessive oil consumption. It also poses a safety risk as it can cause engine failure while the cars are in motion. There are times I add a whole quart of oil and 3 days later I hear a ticking noise and my oil is completely gone. My car conks out at stop signs once in a while, it takes time to accelerate. Also my passenger side seat belt does not work it's stuck to the point where you can't use it.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · OH

2011 chevy equinox ticking engine and erratically idles. Runs rough and shifting is inconsistent. Took it to chevy dealership and they said the timing chain is bad. $1500 repair! Timing chains are meant to last the life of the car, these ones are defective. The recall should have been issued years ago. My car has 125k miles. Hate chevy

Filed Sep 5, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · MO

Cat converter gone out, ABS light on, brakes are making a knocking sound, when I get it fixed it's something wrong with it.

Filed Aug 27, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CA

Stopped at the gas station and the car would not restart. Several times the car died while on a busy highway. When I try to start the car the windshield wipers go back and forth 3 times and all power is there but engine is totally dead. Sometimes after several tries and a few hours later the car will start. I have had 4 mechanics, 3 were dealers, and nobody could tell me what was going on.....and yet I was charged 3 out of 4 times. My husband spoke to 2 street mechanics and both without hesitation said it is the PCM computer. After much research and continued problems I am now ordering a new PCM and installing it myself. There is also a ticking sound which seems to baffle the mechanics. And the car consumes tons of oil. Unfortunately I am seeing that there are so many chevy equinox owners out there having these same issues and chevrolet is not helping. Shame on you chevrolet!

Filed Jun 20, 2019 · Engine · 122,000 miles · MS

I've had this truck for a little over 2 years and when I first got it there was no ticking noise then made a year ago I noticed the ticking noise. I took it to a chevy dealership and was told that it was normal for the model. It began to stall so I took it back and was told that the o2 sensor was the cause . Later on that day the ticking began to get louder and then as I came to a complete stop and raised the hood oil was spraying every where. Had it towed to the shop for them to tell me that the timing chain had been slapping up against the valve cover and had cracked the cover so that's why the oil was spraying every where. He also told me that the engine in my truck was defective from the start and that chevy knows about this . So now I'm stuck trying to find a motor for a truck that I'm still paying notes on and can't drive. The fact that chevy knows about the problems with the timing chain, the cam sensor and the oil consumption and is not held accountable for the damage to our vehicles is crazy. I come from a chevy loving family and ive always owned one and but now I'm looking for something else because chevy doesn't stand behind their products anymore and yes I always change my oil on time and all of my maintenance has been done on time.

Filed Apr 19, 2019 · Engine · 113,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a loud abnormal knocking noise under the hood of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. John north ford, inc. (3002 us-50, emporia, ks 66801, (620) 343-1700) diagnosed that the vehicle was burning oil too fast. The dealer added oil to the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 97,500 miles · IN

Excessive oil consumption with less than 1000 miles on this oil change I heard ticking noise from under the hood so I checked the oil to find that there was none on the dip stick, I added 3.5 quarts. Whats so bother some for me is that there was no warning light. There was a recall on these SUV's for that vary problem but it expires at 120000 miles or 7.5 years which ever comes first all other recalls are 120000 miles or 10 years except this one, what would have happened if I was on a long trip with the family ran completely out of oil , car dies on expressway without any warning then what.I did take it to the dealer & service was the one that told me about the 7.5 years. This car had a comprehensive carfax report with dealer maintenance being done since the car was new. No mention of the excessive oil consumption . That was the reason that I purchased it