2013 Chevrolet Equinox: engine overheating

Filed May 1, 2025 · Engine · FL

Engine and coolant system. The engine consumes the oil. Burns the oil way too fast. Also the cooling fan is inoperable. I’m afraid the car will overheat. Check engine light is on.

Filed Aug 27, 2024 · Engine · 167,000 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. Additionally, the contact stated while at a complete stop and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle started lunging forward. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the thermostat was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The mechanic replaced the VVT solenoids; however, the failure increased significantly. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal tractor-like sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2023 · Engine · 78,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact stated she was able to drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with excessive oil consumption and a failed engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2023 · Engine · NY

The component for bulletin # N192268181 had failed. Releasing carbon monoxide into vehicle and left me with no warning to address the problem. My 02 sensors were sending my control module wrong readings . My car should be listed in this recall. I have been having problems with this since I purchased it and didn't know there was a silent recall for these parts. The only warnings I got was a bad headache everytime I drove my car .. after having it inspected I was told about the exhaust and o2 problems which I then looked online for a solution and fount the service recall announcement. Had I have known or any warning light would of popped up I would have been able to fix it before it got worst.. my vehicle has the same problems exactly down to the t that is in the recall and should be on the list for recall I'm sure there have been more complaints. Inhaling these fumes caused me and my passengers sickness and could be risk of fire from overheating but I was not alerted and did not know there was a problem until failure.

Filed Jul 31, 2022 · GA

UNKNOWN. This particular make & model has an oil consumption recall & a recall on the piston rings due to the oil consumption. I have owned the vehicle since 2019 & have had issues with it every since it was purchased. It was taken to the dealership for idling & a rear knocking consistent noise & they could not find the issue & they were even aware that had recalls but could not find an issue or even offer to fix the recall issue. Now, the past year it has been consuming oil & it has completely stop operating & smokes like crazy. The check engine light is not even on & the car is feeling like it is overheating as well. Still, there are no warning or check engine lights on. The car is not giving any codes on a diagnostic meter. Last year the check engine light came on & all fluids were changed & air intake & valves were replaced as well. I have received both recall letters after purchase but was unsuccessful at getting anyone to locate or search for the recall issue. Our safety was compromised as the car just completely stopped going in traffic & could have caused someone else to hit it due to it stalling. I am not certain at what component has failed but the complete system is inoperable. UNKNOWN cause.

Filed May 11, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 113,563 miles · MI

While having the engine disassembled to replace faulty piston assemblies that caused excessive oil consumption it was found the high pressure fuel pump was leaking. It was also found that the exhaust manifold was cracked and the o2 sensor and catalytic converter was worn sufficiently to warrant replacement. It was commented that the fuel in the lubricating oil due to the leaking high pressure fuel pump likely enriched the exhaust via the pcv system to overheat the exhaust manifold, o2 sensor and converter. Total cost of repairs not covered by the faulty piston assembly claim # 2304031 consisting of replacement of high pressure fuel pump, exhaust manifold, o2 sensor, catalytic converter and required gasket was $1,975.38 us dollars labor included.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Engine · 24,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle overheated. The engine stalled and the vehicle was able to be restarted after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the failure was due to low coolant level. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator clamp needed to be removed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.