2011 Chevrolet Equinox: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Jan 31, 2023 · Tires · OH

Sidewall of tire blew while traveling at about 70 MPR on 4 month old tire. 225/65R17

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Transmission · MN

I am experiencing the same problems as the ones that are recalled for oil issues. However my VIN number wasn't listed. My pcv valve is stuck. Possible issue with inside the intake crank case and with that I don't want a blow out. Losing power and using a lot of oil. I have the 2011 chevy equinox lt purchased less than 2 years ago.

Filed Jan 26, 2019 · 71,706 miles · PA

Rear seal blow out due to pvc being clogged

Filed Jan 11, 2018 · Engine · 58,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving 40 MPH, the pcv failed and caused the rear seal to blow out. The vehicle had to be towed. The dealer (paddock chevrolet, 3232 delaware ave, kenmore, ny 14217) stated that the rear seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer was also contacted and was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 58,000. *tt

Filed Dec 27, 2017 · Engine · 84,350 miles · MI

Gm 2.4 ecotec engine plugged pcv valve. Valve was found by dealer as being frozen shut causing the crankcase to pressurize and blow out the read crank shaft seal costing $1817 to repair. This is not an unknown problem for gm. Other makes and models of a several year span with the ecotec 2.4 have a service bulletin 14882 to cover total cost of repairs for this exact same problem. Gm is refusing to cover this engine because it wasn't part of the "special recall" issued march 2015. It has become apparent the recall needs to be expanded to cover all the ecotec 2.4 engines. Had this vehicle been on a highway or heavy traffic the engine would have blown or seized due to lack of oil. This ecotec engine has had many problems resulting in recalls. Timing chains prematurely wearing out to piston rings wearing and causing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle had just started an oil consumption test for this very problem. After a fresh oil change the engine promptly blew out over 4 quarts of oil in less than 15 miles. Had I not checked the oil level for the oil consumption start point the car would have been driven until the engine seized up more than likely causing an accident..... Which brings me to another point. Do I need to contact the epa over the oil leaks on countless gm vehicles? Under my estimate this single gm vehicle dumped approximately 2 gallons of synthetic oil to the environment before the problem was diagnosed. How many thousands of gallons are being dumped due to gm refusal to own up to their bad design? I understand this website may be to deal with more safety concerns but gm insisted I file a complaint with you..

Filed Aug 26, 2016 · Tires · 38,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox equipped with michelin, tire line: latitude tour, tire size: 235 55r/18 tires. Dot# m33j007x2510. The contact stated that all four tires had experienced tire separation. In addition, the contact stated that the front driver side tire had exposed fabric from the separation. The dealer was notified of the failure however, it was unknown if the tires were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2015 · Wheels · 50,210 miles · MN

Tire warning light first came on 7/15/15 as low pressure in passenger side rear tire. Pumped tire to specified tire pressure, but tire light illuminated again a few days later. Again, pumped tire to specified tire pressure. Light continued to illuminate, therefore, took to local chevrolet dealer for inspection. Dealer informed us of tire tread separation and recommended immediate tire replacement because of safety hazard. Subsequently had all four tires replaced on 8/13/15, mileage on vehicle 50,990. Tire: michelin latitude tour p235/55r18 (dot m33j007x); three tires 4110; one tire 1811.