2012 chevorlet equinox with 2.4l engine with 123,525 miles has many safety concerns. As a result of this specific engine, there are issues that affect the quality of safety. This vehicle has excessive oil consumption, needs frequent oil refilling (at least 1quart/weekly), and emits the smell of fumes and lingers when vehicle is on. I am not able to have the car on stopped at a stoplight or simply while in park without the overwhelming smell of fumes. This vehicle has completely shut off on two occasions: first, it shut off halfway up a ramp leading off from the highway and second, during a red light at a busy intersection. There were vehicles driving behind at both times. I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle, nor do I think it is safe to have others in the car.
2012 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints
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I have had multiple issues with the vehicle in question every since I drove it off the lot. The first signs of trouble started when the car would cut off in the middle of driving in busy traffic. Supposedly the dealer fixed the issue, not sure if that was true because it continued as time went on. Secondly I have had so many oil changes since the purchase of this vehicle and there is record of it: 3/2019,05/2019,07/2019,(johnny londoff chevrolet up until 05/2020),05/2020,10/2020,11/2020,02/2021... And counting. The vehicle has a very high oil consumption and is bringing about more issues within the vehicle. Lastly but not least the sensors and other things are being damaged in the process. At this current time I am having "reduced energy" issues and I just received oil change and I'm being told I needed to add oil, but how when I just got a oil change. I have reached out to the dealer whom sold me the vehicle, recalls dept, etc and I'm not being provided with assistance. Please assist with this ongoing matter. I have records.
Check engine light comes on,checked it out it says evap system code,is this a common problem or is it a recall I erased code and replace gas cap,still check engine light came back on
2012 chevy equinox with 54,000 mi on it suddenly begins to stall on restarts. Stalls at stop lights and when car is moving slowly. Very, very dangerous. Have only had the car a few months and I'm devastated. Mechanic checked and no codes showing, no other problems except the stalling. After research online it shows that this is a very common issue with the chevy equinox. Yet there is no recall to fix the problem. Why?
The timing chain snapped without any kind of warning causing extensive damage to the engine, I see recalls for this due to excessive oil consumption. I had the vehicle towed to chevrolet and expected some type of assistance as there is only 68,000 miles on the vehicle. I purchased the vehicle at the ron westphal chevrolet a salesman named robert ithier had sold us the vehicle introducing us to the former owner, we looked the vehicle over and had one of our mechanics check the vehicle and it seemed fine. Now that chevrolet is not helping fix this problem we found out before we purchased the vehicle codes were cleared and an engine light was reset just before we purchased the vehicle. I feel cheated, robbed and conned from this dealership, I am still waiting for repairs to be performed
I own a 2012 chevrolet equinox (purchased in september 2011) that had been diagnosed by a certified gmc dealership (carl black gmc roswell, ga) with the exact same conditions as gmc service bulletin no.: 12313d ' special coverage adjustment ' engine balance chain and fuel pump. While my 2012 model is not listed as covered, I am requesting special considerations for my vehicle to be included in this sca given the exact match in vehicle symptoms and very close chronological proximity to the covered vehicles. I have attached two copies of the bulletins, 1 from your website and 1 from gm. Thank you
I have been having an issue with fumes coming into the cab of my vehicle through the front vents when set to defroster or circulating air from outside to inside through the vents. The fumes smell of gas or exhaust and are very noticeable when sitting still while engine is running. This is noticeable mainly when sitting still in vehicle with engine running. The smell is overwhelming. I have developed breathing problems since purchasing my vehicle. I have been newly diagnosed with asthma and am having to take breathing treatments. I had the first asthma attack in december 2019. I am also having problem with airbag light staying on. Wheel information is also incorrect. Information system may indicate the front passenger wheel pressure is low, when in fact the rear passenger tire pressure is low.
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.
At least every 3 months tired pressure is off then a sensor then the car starts turning off on me and I have to take it back to the dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced high oil consumption, which caused the contact to have to add extra oil in the vehicle weekly. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000. *bf consumer stated engine blew, stalling of car, oil consumption rapidly. Dealer fixed problems. Engine light came back on january 2019 took back to dealer, dealer stated needed to check oil there was none in the car. Car started shaking @ light stalling, making loud noise. Gmc is aware of the problem and refuses to fix the problem which is the pistons that need repair.
I contacted chevrolet in november 2018 about excessive oil consumption. My car is usually 2.5 quarts low by the time 3000 miles is driven from the last oil change & I am worried my engine will lock up. I do all routine maintenance and get regular oil changes and service. This model should not use that much oil between oil changes. Now, since dealing with these other issues, when I come to a stop, it idles from about 700 down to 500 and it idles so low, my lights flicker & it sounds like it is going to cut off. My vehicle idles correctly when in park. It only idles roughly when in drive or reverse while at a stop. I contacted chevrolet again,via phone, and they tell me "unfortunately it's not part of the recall and repairs will be out-of-pocket" I am disappointed that chevrolet wont stand behind their products enough to recall and repair them as they should be. This problem started at around 114,000 miles. While this was all going on, the windshield wiper motor and transmission had to be replaced, which was also a recall, but not on my vehicle. I am so disappointed that chevrolet wont recall and repair my vehicle. This is definitely something that they should take care of. How many people complaining of the same issues before they do what they're supposed to so their customers are happy and their vehicles are in proper working and driving condition so they don't endanger others from faulty parts?! If my vehicle dies while driving down the interstate, that will cause problems for more than just me! I have emailed chevrolet 2 other times and have received no response. I'm so disappointed. I expected them to manufacture better quality motors than what these have turned out to be. It's sad it takes so many people to complain to actually get something done.
There is a problem with the actuator solenoids with the 2012 chevy equinox. While operating the 2012 chevy equinox in any capacity it stalls especially when accelerating from a complete stop causing the vehicle to stop in oncoming traffic. They cause the vehicle to also stall when backing and or even when in idle. We have replaced these twice in the last 5 months.
Since april 2018 I have been experiencing issues with my vehicle when coming to a slow stop. Initially I thought the issue had to do with my brakes. I have taken the vehicle in to the brake shop three times since april 2018 and they had repeatedly told me the brakes are not the issue. I had my check engine light come on in december 2018 so I took my vehicle into the huber chevrolet in omaha for an oil change even though it was not due yet for another 3 weeks. I was never told during this visit that my oil was low. On march 7th, 2019 the check engine light came on again so I took it in again the same day even though it wasn't due for an oil change for another 1000 miles. I was told my vehicle was 3 qts low on oil. I was also told of this "special policy". I was asked to bring my vehicle back in after 500 to 700 miles to have the oil consumption tested. I was told my vehicle's "policy" only lasted til may 2019 which is just a couple months away. I was also told that one issue the fast oil consumption caused was issues with the vehicle shaking/rattling when coming to a stop. These are the exact things my vehicle has been experiencing since april 2018. I believe that this huber chevrolet gm dealer should have notified me during earlier visits about my oil consumption issue. After my oil change today I have learned from the internet of all the issues concerning oil consumption with gm vehicles made between 2010-2017. I am adamant that I never received any letter from gm about this oil consumption problem. I am upset that gm dealers like the one I go to were not obligated to tell owners of these vehicles about the oil consumption issue. I am now in the position of having just til may 2019 of proving my vehicle is experiencing this same oil consumption issue that gm and its dealers have been well aware of.
There was a recall for major oil consumption so I took it to the dealer and they checked, said everything was good...bs!! I changed oil in oct, completely dry in dec! I have had to replace intake/exhaust position actuators twice now. Fluttering sound in the engine when cranked. Now I have (4) different codes 3 of which pertain to fuel pressure reg/system rail and the other once again for the position actuator. And it ran fine before being parked in garage for only a couple hours, once started it shook and vibrated violently.
My equinox began "bucking" one evening on my way home from work. I have changed the oil regularly (every 5000 miles) and was unaware of any issues with this model having excessive oil consumption problems. I brought to my local mechanic- he informed me that there was actually oil in the tailpipe and that these vehicles were known for having oil consumption issues. I arranged to have the vehicle towed to a chevrolet dealer- I did not want to drive it as it was a huge safety concern with the engine bucking and possibly stalling in traffic. The chevrolet dealer had it for the whole week and eventually told me it had "jumped timing". Joe the service manager at central chevrolet in west springfield, ma told me they would have to see if there was further damage - ie to the valves. So the next call I get is from the warranty administrator at the dealer- she tells me I need a new engine and that chevrolet will cover 30% of the replacement - would I like to have it done? I ask her- well you tell me they will cover 30% but 30% of what? She said that my share would be $ 5100. This was not acceptable- a vehicle with 48,000 miles and the engine needs to be replaced. It sounds like chevrolet knew of the issue with this engine as evident by the numerous complaints and class action online. Had they notified owners appropriately and had the appropriate warning systems in the vehicles then this would not have happened. This has the potential to be a huge safety concern as people use these vehicles to transport family members to school, work, etc. If these vehicles run this way and even stall in traffic then there is huge potential for serious injury and/or death. I have tried to speak with general motors directly, but they have not responded with acceptable remedy. Please help the owners of these vehicles get the appropriate help - and to help keep their families safe.ty
When my vehicle is in motion I am not getting the amount of power I should be receiving once I press on the gas. I believe the timing is off and I have a code: p0013 issue, actuator circuit, cam shaft position. I have seen a recall to the 2011 model for the same reasons and I'm sure my vehicle is having the same issues.
Car constantly goes through oil, and today started stalling when I stop or start to accelerate.
I purchased a 2012 chevy equinox in december 2016 every 4 months I have had to return to the dealer for problems with the engine. They have completed oil consumption test ..replace things and assured me the problem was gone. I told the dealer representative how I smelled gas and fumes and she stated there were no known recalls or defects with the vehicle. I have paid for several repairs at the dealer. As of now 6/6/18 vehicle is at the dealer for repairs regarding the engine stalling. Light on fumes . I am terrified that I will not be capable of taking off or accelerating when necessay. I have contacted chevrolet be cause the initially sent me information regarding issues with the vehicle engine stalls and fumes. They now have said the repairs are not covered within the scope of the letter they sent in city limits car stalls and stop sign does not want to take off on hwy or in city limits fumes are excreted when vehicle comes on and during drive consume oils frequently cuts off will not accelerate on hwy when traveling on an incline. .stalls..
I purchased the car in april of 2012 and started experiencing issues with the vehicle within the first 10,000 miles. The car would stall and shut off while in motion either after a short idle while at a stop sign or red light, or even while parking both in drive and reverse. The car will shake aggressively while in motion and lurch forward both while stationary and in motion. The tire pressure could never stay balanced and would constantly inform me of leaking even after replacing the tire multiple times. The windshield wipers randomly shut off while in motion during storms leaving me completely blind. The dealer informed me that there was a recall for the 2013 equinox windshield wipers but would not extend the recall to my 2012 equinox with the same issue. The car consumes oil at a faster than normal rate and has required frequent oil changes and filter and has never displayed an engine or oil light to inform me of the issues. The car shuts off while in motion and stationary quite frequently. The car struggled to start one day and after my third attempt finally turned over but only at half power and while attempting to drive back home, the engine collapsed and quit on me. I had the car towed and upon inspection by a chevrolet dealer and was informed that the engine had completely failed and there was metal pieces in the oil. The car is not working currently as it hasn't been for most of it's life as I continue to make payments on an overpriced piece of metal that can't safely transport my family.
There seems to be an issue with the fuel pump clogging/not working properly. I have researched it and even contacted chevy about the inferior fuel pumps in all the equinox models
Had my car in 3 times in the last 6 months for work done. Had the main rear oil seal replaced along with the catalytic converters first time, second time was after I picked up had to take it back in due to a seal leaking and letting exhaust into the cabin of the car where they had the car for over a week before they even called me back, then finally the third had to take it back in on nov 13, 2017 due to another oil leak in the car coming from the front crankshaft seal. It took the dealer 10 days after I took it in before I heard anything on what the problem was. I have been without a car for the past 18 days and no offer of a loaner or anything. This is a little ridiculous in that these oil leaks seem to come from the same problem of a pluged pcv valve causing to much pressure build up in the engine and causes the seals to leak. All the work was done under warranty, except the work on the front crankshaft seal which they want to charge me for the work. I have also had a check engine light on that they said was fixed when the replaced the main rear oil seal, but obvious it did not and now they say it has to do with the evap system. Which is one thing I told them when I took the car in the first time I took it in.
Lack of acceleration when coming off idle conditions, stalls when I pull out into traffic, , oil consumption, drives rough
After starting vehicle and putting into drive, the electronics of the car shut off (the radio, air condition, screen, power steering, etc) and the car would not accelerate. The vehicle was re-started; however, the same issue occured several times in a row. The vehicle was moved to a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to a chevrolet dealership and the dealership service department called to inform that the fuel pump was leaking into the fuel oil crankcase (which is a known issue with the 2010 and 2011 chevrolet equinox and there is an existing recall for this issue).
Oil consumption test showed motor using oil before 1000 miles.I had purchased an additional warranty but it isn't worth the paper it's written on.I have looked over other complaints online about these cars and there are numerous complaints on this issue with this car. Have also had to replace gas cap twice on the car so the engine light would stay off
My car will not start when I fill it with gas. I have to push the gas pedal to the floor to make it start and then rev the engine several times or it will die again. It was also dying at stop lights or stop signs unless I put it in neutral and revved the engine. It also has stalled when initially taking off once.
We buy this car from chevrolet company on november 14,2011. Since that time the car was not in often use. Up to one year it is was in the storage when we began to use it regular we note that the engine has some factory defect, the engine oil is often did non receive to even 5000 miles, at the 2500 miles estimetely, we were force to always change oil, the oil color of the engine was always very black as dirty, we always were wondering, why the color of the engine oil is turns very black, like we did not changed it for long time.
At times it seems like the transmission doesn't shift properly when starting to accelerate. It's as if it's not sure what gear to go into. Currently I have an engine light on and it stalls frequently. If I slow down or start to accelerate it will stall. I'm afraid I'm going to get rear ended by someone! It also blows out white smoke from the exhaust. I seem to be adding oil more often than I should.
Gas line in engine compartment ruptured spraying gas all over engine
Consumes too much oil. Camshaft issues. The car has issues properly switching gears in automatic and there is a delay or shaking/jutter at times. Even when the car is idle is has a strange sound to it. Car also has issue with accelerating. I will push the gas down and it doesn't switch gears fast enough. This happens all the time in everyday city and rural driving.
While at a stop light the car started shaking violently,bucking then died it did restart and ran fine for a few days & did it again I'm afraid of getting rear ended or worse when this happens again no advance warning no trouble codes
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