2012 Chevrolet Equinox: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Dec 22, 2022 · Engine · 106,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was shuddering and sputtering. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that she had been adding a quart of oil in the vehicle every two weeks. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under an unknown extended warranty coverage. The dealer advised the contact to complete an oil consumption test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle had exceeded the 10-years Extended Warranty Coverage. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2018 · Steering · 45,000 miles · MI

Rubbing sound in front end when making turns at low speed. Dealer diagnose it as low speed shudder and said there is nothing that can be done that will last. Very annoying sound and I am very unconfortable driving with this.

Filed Jan 31, 2018 · Engine · 64,000 miles · OH

Equinox very suddenly started running roughly and making a "knocking" noise from the engine and acted as if engine wanted to stall while idling. Low engine oil light came on, we stopped for oil and added oil. Started equinox up, low engine oil light was no longer on. Drove the equinox for approximately ten (10) minutes when it made a horrendous shuddering noise, engine warning light came on stating "stop engine now". We pulled off to side of highway. End result: the engine was blown and needed to be replaced at cost of $8,000.00, five months after the 5 year warranty expired. Equinox only had 64,000 miles on it and oil had been changed regularly including in late august 2017. Subsequently came to learn that gm has many engine and engine oil related issues with equinoxes dating back to 2011 at least. Our equinox had not been subject to any recalls.

Filed May 8, 2017 · Engine · 43,000 miles · OH

Engine light comes on. .....car dies, put it in park and restart it, engine light on, car moves with shudder. I am being told it is not a sensor but something in the car's computer. Fearful car will die in traffic and create accident or leave my granddaughter stranded. Other owners are experiencing same issue with no resolution from dealer service departments per internet sites/searches

Filed Jan 24, 2017 · Engine · 95,315 miles · MO

Was driving car home to st louis from chicago, started car fine, drove about 1.5 miles on local road prior to merging onto hwy, and car began to shake and shudder, low oil light came on, parked car, oil leaked out of car.