2012 Chevrolet Equinox: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Nov 21, 2023 · IL

A knocking nose fm the back passenger side it's heard every time I drive

Filed Oct 12, 2021 · IL

2012 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to a ticking sound coming from vehicle while driving.

Filed Mar 23, 2021 · Engine · IN

Oil consumption had to do repairs. Tear down and replacement of pistons and rings. Motor was knocking and siezing

Filed Sep 14, 2020 · Engine · 114,000 miles · IL

We purchased a 2012 chevy equinox in january 2020. We took it for the first oil change in may 2020 (mind you, during quarantine from march to may we rarely drove it) and for a knocking engine noise, only to discover the engine was burning oil. This is apparently a known issue with this year and model and the dealership did not mention any of this to us. We checked for recalls but this issue is not listed as a "recall". It is now september and we are having it serviced again for the same issue. We had the timing chain replaced in may. Again, the vehicle makes a rattling noise and is low on oil when we had the oil changed just four weeks ago. It is not draining oil, it is burning oil at an alarming rate.

Filed Jun 23, 2020 · Engine · 150,000 miles · TX

I recently purchased this vehicle in september of 2019, and I've realized that my car has been burning oil like crazy. I've had to add almost a quart per week on top of very frequent oil changes. My car makes this ticking noise when it starts and it sounds like the timing chain. There are thousands of complaints, yet the company won't do anything about it unless it's under 125k miles. Mine is at 150k. I don't drive rough or in crazy climates.

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Engine · 115,882 miles · MO

Oil consumption is ridiculous. I have to add oil every 750 miles, car makes ticking noise when first started and lunges when vehicle comes to a stop. Sluggish when driving on interstate.

Filed May 21, 2019 · Engine · 68,015 miles · WA

During 2018 and earlier, my 2012 equinox which was purchased brand new 07/25/2012 has been burning/using way more oil than normal. The oil check light and/or check engine light does not come on. There is a rattling noise from the engine, which my husband thinks it could be the pistons and/or valves. There is no leakage on the carport or seals. I have always taken my vehicle to be serviced at the burien chevrolet dealership. I have mention numerous times about the oil situation and the servicing rep. Always said, just make sure to monitor it. I have a problem with always adding more than the normal amount of oil and not actually fixing the internal rattling noise (root cause). After researching this type of situation for my vehicle type, I found it falls exactly in line with 'excessive engine oil consumption' situation. Same audible rattle or knock from the engine can be heard. I have never received any information regarding this and have a scheduled diagnostic test scheduled for tomorrow. I should demand the dealer to service perform an oil consumption test for free and if my vehicle does not pass, have the dealer fix the pistons and/or valves billed to gm. My ask is'would the federal safety agency have any documentation and/or links to assist in following up?

Filed Mar 5, 2019 · Engine · 104,000 miles · CO

While driving to the gas station, and then to work, my vehicle got very sluggish while going down the highway but then resumed normal operation. I stopped to get gas and look over the exterior of the vehicle and found nothing to be out of the ordinary. I filled the gas tank and proceeded to drive the 1 mile to my place of employment. When pulling into the parking lot, I began hearing a knocking sound that I recognized immediately. I parked the vehicle immediately and looked around again. That is when I saw the oil on the ground. I examined the engine to look for the source of the oil leak. The oil filter, drain plug, and drain pan all were clean and dry. There was oil on the frame and the underside of the floorboard that can be seen from underneath the vehicle. After a few internet searches, I found a service bulletin (#14882) that told me everything that had happened. The temperature was well below freezing that day and it was snowing. I have a strong suspicion that the water that had made it's way into the pcv system had frozen, the pressure built up until it forced the rear main oil seal out resulting in all of the oil in my vehicle to exit the engine during my drive. The service bulletin indicated that chevrolet and gm knew about the condition and yet did nothing to solve the issue.

Filed Jan 23, 2019 · Engine · 68,000 miles · OH

Uses oil lots had to replace timing chain at only 67000 miles now back in shop for another gm known issue but they won't cover it had the pvc freeze up which created extra pressure in crank case and blew out my main rear seal lost all oil in engine and while it had no oil no warning lights came on I knew to shut off engine with some knocking noise I have two small kids and this is a live and death issue that gm won't take care of they published bulletin on this for my make and year of car but I put in my VIN and it's not covered even tho it's the same part and design that's in question I don't know how gm can get away with this the car is a death trap after this repair I'll put in over $4000 in repairs I think they need to replace this engine with a different type people are gonna be killed by this

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 91,000 miles · PA

Purchased equinox at the end of june with 85,557 miles. Frequently checked the "oil life" percentage. At 25%, the car started making an awful noise. At first it was mainly when I turned to the left. It also made the noise when I accelerated and then gradually it was noisy no matter which direction I turned. The car would lurch when idling at a stop light, even with my foot barely on the brake. It was extremely terrifying. Have this car for less 3 months and this is happening??? Took to monro for an oil change even though the oil life was only at 25%. Mechanic was hesitant to do the oil change unless it was 10% or less. I insisted he change it anyway, with synthetic please, due to the noise it was making and how it was acting. I walked away to do kill time when I recv'd a call from him informing me that he would not do an oil change. He went on to explain that the noise it was making was from something knocking (pistons, rod) and if he were to do an oil change, he would be responsible for the engine should it "blow". He went on to inform me that the engine is going to be needed to replaced, it could "blow" in 3 hours or in 3 months. In tears, I asked how much that would (guesstimate) cost and he told me easily $5,000, half of what I paid for the [xxx] car. His last comment to me was, "I would suggest you drive right up to autozone and purchase 4 quarts of oil because you have no oil"!! Reallly? My oil light did not come on, my percentage was 25%.... And I'm going to have to have work done to it that I simply cannot afford. I have since discovered there is a class action law suit including 2010-2017 equinoxes. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 24, 2018 · Engine · 114,688 miles · NC

My 2012 chevrolet equinox, equipped with a 2.4l engine, is exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption less than 1,000 miles per quart of engine oil. I continue to take my car to the chevrolet dealership because I constantly hear an audible rattle or knock from my engine. It sounds like I am driving a diesel truck. The engine oil pressure light never comes on to let me know that the oil is low as to not burn out my engine. The oil pressure light never comes on. The car slows down to an almost complete stop in the middle of the highway while the speed limit is 70 miles an hour. At this rate, I could be killed or someone else. The dealer is stating I can continue to add oil or replace the engine for 7,000. I have maintained this car since its purchase and only went to chevrolet dealership, there is no way I should have to replace an engine. Why is there not a recall on this issue? This is a safety concern and gm should be fixing this problem and not allowing its consumers to continue to deal with this issue when they are acutely aware there is a problem. I had to go online and research this information myself. I was never notified that such an issue existed by gm or the gm dealership. Why has the federal safety agency not forcing gm to issue a recall in this matter? When I look back at my receipts, I have been having problems since 2016 and was never notified of an issue with this SUV. I have been paying so much money for issues that could have been prevented.

Filed Feb 14, 2018 · Engine · 84,000 miles · ND

While driving on interstate on 2/1/18 my oil light came on so I pulled over as quick as I could and shut off the car. I live in nd and it was below zero and it has been extremely cold. Not sure what happened or why there was a pile of oil under my car I got it towed to the shop to find out my rear main seal blew out. The technician told me that there were ice crystals around the main seal and there was nothing that could have prevented it from happening. I paid $1,700 to get it fixed and the shop said that the engine was still good. Well I picked it up from the shop and drove home (I live 40 miles out of town) and it seemed fine. Unfortunately when I was driving to work the next day, mind you it was still well below zero degrees outside, the engine started knocking and I shut of the car as fast as I could; I got stranded along the interstate again but this time with my 6 month old son' sitting in the freezing cold waiting for a ride' I am still furious!! I got the equinox towed to the shop again to find out that my engine is now wrecked. There is only 84,000 miles on the vehicle and it needs a new engine. This is ridiculous; hopefully chevrolet will keep me as a customer and pay for the engine that got wrecked because of their faulty rear main seal that can't perform in cold weather.