2013 Chevrolet Equinox: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Oct 1, 2024 · Engine, Suspension · 144,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who discovered that the oil level was low even though the oil had recently been changed. The contact was informed of a possible oil consumption failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal squeaking sound coming from the front the vehicle. The local dealer determined that the front suspension sway bars were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2020 · Engine · 126,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was parked and the inspected. The contact stated that there was a pool of oil underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle the next day, the check engine and service engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lower seal rear seal had melted which caused the oil. The contact was informed that the rear main seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to friendly chevrolet located at (7501 hwy 65 ne, fridley, mn 55432, (612) 276-2955) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000. *bf

Filed Feb 2, 2018 · Engine · 114,465 miles · IN

I changed my oil when there was 5% left on the oil life gauge on 12/17/17. The used oil was black and thick and only 2.5 qts came out. I put in 5 qts high mileage full synthetic oil and changed the filter. There had been no prior signs that anything had been going wrong and my usual mechanic hadn't told me that he saw anything wrong last oil change. The car started making rough noises, grinding and lurching the week of 1/15/18. I took it into the auto shop 1/22/18 since it started to sound like really rough grinding and started lurching hard while stopped. They told me that I had no oil in any part of the engine. They flushed the engine and did an oil change and said that they didn't see any leakage from anywhere. On 2/2/18, I was at a stop light, my car did a short jerk and made a short grinding sound, but then proceeded to drive fine. While stopped, I would start to smell an oily scent, but it would go away when I started driving again. Roughly 13 miles later, I was driving at approx. 70 MPH when my RPM went from hovering above 2 to just above 3 and started deaccelerating. I didn't hear any gear shifting. I put on my hazards and took off cruise control and started for the shoulder of the high way (all without using my brake). The car jerked a few more times before the engine stalled completely. I parked it and turned off the car and went to check my oil level. After taking out the dip stick, I noticed smoke coming out of the opening. I wiped and replaced the dip stick and it came out clean, no oil. I moved to the rear of my vehicle and noticed fresh drips. I dropped down and looked under my car with a flashlight and saw oil everywhere. I got it towed to an auto shop and they informed me that the rear seal was busted and that I would need a whole new engine. My car has 114,465 miles on it.

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Brakes · DC

Brakes squeal really bad when backing up but dealership says there is nothing wrong with the brakes. Water seems to be leaking into the car on the driver's side.

Filed Jun 29, 2014 · Brakes · DC

Brakes squeal really bad when backing up but dealership says there is nothing wrong with the brakes. Water seems to be leaking into the car on the driver's side.

Filed Apr 19, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 23,000 miles · TX

March 2013 radio control went off/ radio display screen froze for few hours. I was unable to turn on/off radio and stayed on the same volume. Turned off the car to reset and it did not go away. Taking it to the dealer for follow up. Stability control feature goes on for no reason when pressing brakes they make a loud squeaky noise.

Filed Jul 22, 2013 · Brakes · 550 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, she applied the brakes and heard a loud squealing noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the noise was the result of moisture. The failure recurred each morning. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 550.