On saturday february 15th 2020 I drove me and my family to columbus ohio from canton. Once in columbus my car stalled at a red light. I tried several times to restart the vehicle before I was able to get off the road and into a parking lot. My car when it worked was making a metal grinding noise. Unable to drive it I had to have it towed back to a garage in canton. Where a mechanic said it was completely out of oil. I never have noticed leaking oil before. The mechanic told me that my model and year of car burn oil really fast. That's when I found out there is a class action lawsuit against gm for this issue. I contacted gm and they told me to go to the nearest dealership for service. I again stalled before parking my car in their lot. The service mechanics at the dealership mentioned my pistons and rings needed replaced and my timing chain was out of sync. They told me my car was unsafe to drive but that chevy wants me to drive 1000 miles before gm can decide whether or not their high oil burn issue is what happened to my car. I have called gm multiple times voice my issue driving an unsafe car with my son who's one today in it. Why would gm insist I drive a car that their own dealership says is unsafe to drive? Multiple people at spitzer in north canton have said it to me. Seems like something to investigate .
2012 Chevrolet Equinox engine complaints
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The block pcv valve is leaking and has over powering bad fumes are coming inside of my car and smoke detection and oil spots in my garage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was no warning lights illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the engine oil was low and needed to be topped off. The oil level was topped off however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was driven to spitzer chevy north canton located at 7111 sunset strip ave nw, north canton, oh 44720 to be diagnosed. While attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle was shifted into reverse and stalled without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
Driving and lost all the oil out of the vehicle. Has a recall that doesnt include my VIN. This is an issue as there are thousands this is happening too. Gm refuses to fix it. They are saying that the only reason it isnt covered is because it didnt come from the right plant.
On the evening of jan 27, 2020, we received a call from our son after the car broke down while he was driving, just about a mile from our house. He heard a pop and what sounded like the engine blew up. He immediately pulled over on the side of the road and turned off the car. After several minutes, he tried to turn it back on without success. The car was towed to elco chevrolet ($120) the next morning. They called to let us know that a piston broke and went through the engine for a catastrophic event. The car would require a new engine with a estimated cost of $8,000. We were told that this had nothing to do with the previous 'fixes' and that the dealership nor gm would cover this. On july 25, 2018 we took the car to bommarito gmac (located in ellisville, mo). Bommarito told us that we should watch the oil and bring it back every 1,000 miles for an oil consumption check if it continued to burn oil quickly. We took the car back 3 times more before they agreed to change the pistons. Bommarito replaced the pistons at gms cost, on 10/28/18. The car had 58,017 miles at this time. We went back for 3 more oil changes in the next year. On nov 29, 2019 we took the car back to firestone because the engine light came on. They ran a diagnostic check and referred us to elco chevrolet (located in ballwin, mo) to replace the catalytic converter. Elco changed the catalytic converter on 12/9/19 ($808.51 and 70,883 miles). We contacted 7 mechanics (3 of them are other chevy/gm dealerships) in addition to the 2 chevy/gm dealers that 'fixed' the pistons and the catalytic converter. We found out this was an ongoing issue with equinox and that there was a class action lawsuit for this reason. All 7 said that the pistons and catalytic converter issues definitely had something to do with the engine blowing.
My vehicles check engine light came on then the stability light came on the vehicle sounded like it was choking. When we got it to the repair shop it stalled out and when the shop did shove investigation there was no oil in the vehicle. Although there was no warning about oil being low or lights on. As we were bringing vehicle to shop it smelled of burning. Vehicle started malfunctioning when stationary and became worse when in motion.
Engine light came due to the oil consumption replace intake & exhaust camshaft actuator solenoid valves
Using oil. Not leaking from car. Continuously putting in oil every 500 miles
Burning lots of oil and gm is not doing anything to help me
At approximately, 92000 miles on my equinox, while driving on a highway the pcv valve clogged/froze and exerted to much pressure to my engine causing the rear main seal to blow and spill all of the engine's oil all over the ground. This caused the engine to seize up and stall. Thankfully, I was able to pull off to the side of the road and avoid any accident. This exact issue is detailed under gm's service bulletin 14882 which lists a recall on this vehicle. However, my VIN# is not covered for some reason. This recall has to be extended to other VIN #'s. I currently have my car sitting at a chevy repair shop awaiting service totaling over $1800 to repair this issue which should have been covered by the recall. Gm has not handled this recall properly.
The pcv valve build up condensation while running, which subsequently froze. Upon starting the vesicle again, it built pressure to such an extent that it then blew out my rear main seal. It is exactly the scenario described in gm's special coverage adjustment #14882 or document id 4098165. Somehow my VIN is not covered under this known defect! This is ridiculous. The warning I had was a power steering light flash, then later a oil pressure light flash (all went out). This happened on the highway and on surface streets. This became worse when breaking.
I purchased this vehicle about a year ago from original owner. It has burned oil since I owned it. I have 83,000 miles on the vehicle and the engine seized on me. The cost to repair is $6700. I have had oil changes every 2,000 miles since I bought it and take good care of my vehicles. I will never buy chevy again.
Done a oil change and about 3 weeks later no oil. Had to change the camshaft sensor and now throwing the code 420. Runs sluggish and exhaust is now blowing through the vents.
Burning oil. I got an oil change and within less than a month I had no oil in my car. Not use and driven a lot either.
Car stalls and cuts off, loss of power while driving, excessive oil consumption even after replacing oil, hard to start sometimes.
My 2012 chevy equinox lt2 with a 2.4l 4 cyl, has had the same condition diagnosed by a certified chevy dealership, clements chevrolet in rochester, mn. Bulletin #14882, describes the excessive high oil consumption. This has happened on this vehicle, with the pistons and rings needing to be replaced, due to recall # 16118. The vehicle was brought in to dealership multiple times for regularly scheduled vehicle oil consumption tests. They found nothing wrong at those intervals. Now the pcv orifice was plugged by moisture in the intake manifold, causing the main seal to blow out. They are telling me it's not covered by their recall, despite gm having this issue on models from 2010-2018 year models of the chevy equinox 2.4l motor. This is an obvious design flaw, as outlined by the class action law suit currently being decided in the courts of florida, over this exact case.
I have had my engine rebuilt from dealership I bought it from due to oil disappearing and found it coming out of my exhaust! Sense the repair I had to go back to dealership several times and also do a oil consumption test. Now I have oil coming out of my exhaust still and and when I change my oil it smells like gasoline! Been having this issue ever sense I have bought the car and I got my catalytic converters replaced and it still has same issues. Obviously sense I been reading up on these cars there should be some recall with the engine 2.4 liter would make lots of owners happy!!!
The car started glitching and all of the warning lights were going on and off while I was driving. The wipers and turn signals were flashing as well. Following all of this the motor shut down and I had to put the car in neutral and restart it while exiting the highway. The car has since been parked and if I go to start it again it begins with the wipers acting own their own and if it does start the motor runs very rough and stalls with no warning. Also while all this is happening the throttle pedal has no response to the motor.
The right head light side goes on and off, the stereo turnes off while listening to it and the signal lights don't work when the radio turns off on its own also the rear view camera turns off at the same time the radio does. The front and rear wipers don't always work. The engine lights comes on and off and the tire pressure sensor comes on and off. Also engine oil consumption.
My 2012 chevy equinox motor has been severely damaged by an oil consumption problem. Its unsafe to drive... The engines have been blowing up...they oil system notification lights are faulty and has never came on... Therefore we have to check & put oil in our car before driving everyday!! This has caused serious problems in our motor scraps of metal, timing chain, piston n rings, stalling choking etc..on every road we are..scarey while on highway n car stalls out!!! We have put 1000 $ into this car already gm knows of this problem and is giving me the run around even thou there are 1000's with same problem and class actions suits!! Please help us be safe on the road and have gm stand by their product and fix them that's all I want is my car fixed...nothing more I am within the miles and the time frame been putting my own money into this since april of 2019 thank you
The engine has being replace and we are having trouble with this one check engine light was came on twice excessive oil consumption as well
At the start of vehicle is fine but once put in gear reverse and go to put back up it cuts off it does this several times before it's ok then while driving it is ok once stop at red light or just stop in traffic it cuts off once it's cuts off the steering wheel locks up and hard to put back in park once it stops the engine light comes on but once car is back on engine light sometimes goes back out I have taken it to several different shops and the told me to contact manufacture because all codes are good
Takata recall, I have a 2012 equniox, the timing chain sliped and broke causing engine damage,I am a gm man by heart, own all gm products, my silverodo has 329000 miles, and still going, my yukon ,266000 still going, why do I have a 2012 equniox with 138000 miles and a chain breaks and destroys my engine, I was told that gm was sending recall warrantys for this 2012 equniox for this problem, please advice, (xxxxx) is my name, (xxxx) is my number, (xxxx) is my email address. Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The equinox burns excessive oil and make loud noise if the oil get low. No low oil light indicator does not work. After monitoring the engine consumptions for 2 months, I have to put a quart of oil every 300/400 miles which is every two weeks.
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.
Gm notified us of a known oil consumption problem with the vehicle. Our vehicle was constantly losing oil. We completed the oil consumption tests over a period of two years before the service department would replace the piston and rings, which were replaced in june 2018. July 1st 2019, after 10,000 miles, the engine exploded and caught fire while driving the vehicle down the street. Fortunately, no one was serious harmed. The vehicle stopped in the middle of a 6 lane street in moderate traffic. The fire department was called and put the fire out. The vehicle could not be pushed out of traffic and was towed to the service department.
On three different occasions, I had an equinox serviced for weird engine sounds. Each time, I was told it was a normal sound. The first time occurred a month after I purchased the vehicle. The second time, my vehicle shut off at a stop light and turned on service engine/ service stabilitrak. The third time, the company I brought it to said that my vehicle was having oil consumption and recommended having my piston rings replaced. I've called general motors many times and each time I was told that I would have to pay to replace these parts myself. I just hit a year after I bought this vehicle. I parked it seven months after purchasing it due to the noise and oil comsumption as recommend. My oil was barely on the dip stop the last time it was brought it. I had an oil change not even three weeks before this occurred. General motors should be ashamed of making this vehicle. My car only has 153,000 miles on it.
Vehicle will stop while driving, sitting at light, and driveway.. I have to continue putting oil in every other day. Power steering light came on, unable to start my vehicle or roll windows up. Doesn't want to start now.
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?
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while idling, the vehicle would suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer white bear lake chevrolet(1801 county rd. Fe, white bear lake, mn) where it was diagnosed that parts of the engine were damaged due to an oil consumption failure. The engine actuator, the catalytic converter, the engine pistons and the timing chain were all replaced and the failure was not remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. *bf consumer stated parts were replaced twice but wasn't fixed.
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