Twice in 3 yrs this car has been in the shop for a major engine issue with water getting in the valves this was detected when the check engine light came and the car is the shop for over a week each time.
2013 Chevrolet Equinox engine complaints
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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
Excessive oil consumption and loose timing chain. Had timing chain replaced at 93,500 miles. Engine burns oil; is not leaking anywhere. This is a very common problem with this year's engine - 2.4l ecotech. Chevy needs to recall these! Thankfully, caught issues before anything serious happened. Also had crack on boot for one spark plug causing oil to leak into there. Had all spark plugs replaced while replacing timing chain.
I was driving on the interstate at 75 MPH with cruse control. All of a sudden with no notice I heard a loud pop and the car started jerking and vibrating real bad. When I pulled over to the side of the road the inside was full of smoke and smelt like burnt oil. After looking under the car there was alot of oil dripping out and behind me. I was able to get to a gas station that was about a mile away but going about 15 MPH and sounded like a riding lawnmower and jerked the whole time.
My car went through all 5 quarts of oil after one month. I put 2 quarts in to tide over h til I drove directly to the oil change place to have a top off. The engine burned up 2 quarts in a 15 minute (20 mile) drive. When they checked my dip stick was empty. I am having no external leaks and my car keeps dying while driving.
While driving on a freeway I started to hear a loud knocking (diesel sound). I pulled off at nearest exit to check engine oil, due to using excessive amounts. Sure enough it was completely out of oil. I'm consistent on oil changes, and it's still needing oil in between changing. So I added 4 quarts of oil but the noise did not go away. I was 3.5 hours away from home with my children in the car. I started to check into this problem and seems I am not the only one with this exact issue. I owe on it still, now I'm going to need a whole new engine. To my surprise there is no recall for my engine with my VIN number so now I'm suppose to buy it out of pocket! Not only that I now need to find a vehicle I can drive to work. Living in rural mn I drive a lot, I thought I was buying a reliable vehicle with decent gas mileage. After reading all the complaints I feel I'd be better off buying a ford or dodge truck. I need 44 but all these smaller SUV engines seem to have issues. I'd say if you want your money's worth steer clear of the 4 cylinder money pit that gm is selling to us middle class americans while completely ignoring our requests for help with their faulty product.
The truck would cut off at red lights and stop signs and it has started was oil.
Vehicle constantly smells like gas. Also is not telling me when it is low on oil and over consumption of motor oil. I have oil changes done regularly and have almost run completely out of oil 2 times in last 5 months!
There is an issue with excessive oil consumption. It causes the engine to run low on oil at about 30% oil life left, and the engine shudders and shakes. This can cause problems with other parts and cause them to fail as well.
I have contacted my local dealership and been denied replacement of my pistons. I bought my vehicle april 2019 before it was even due for its first oil change it was extremely low. I started the oil change testing with the local dealership which I thought caused my car to disable itself because it's burning over a quart every thousand miles. Because my VIN number has yet to reach the dealership they refused to help me. Has put me in severe danger. I know they're waiting for a special coverage action for the 2013 liter motor mine was manufactured february 2013. The new motors without this problem were built in may 2013. I would greatly appreciate any help that you could offer me I have a vehicle that I just pop by that february 2013. The new motors without this problem were built in may 2013. I would greatly appreciate any help that you could offer me I have a vehicle that I just fault and it's unsafe to drive. The dealership refuses to help me.
At 87000 miles the engine had timing issue and valves mad piston contact. At 90000 miles engine had pcv valve freeze up and push main seal out of engine. Both are known recall issues but according to chevy my VIN isn't included in these recalls. The engine is now using 2 quarts per thousand miles. I have spoke with chevy reps and been told to basically pay for a new engine. I don't feel this is right since these are all known faults and there have been several lawsuits over the issues. I have paid over 5000 dollars for repairs on a engine that doesn't even have 100,000 miles. I have worked in the service industry for over 15 years and I know there are things that dealers can do to make this right with the customer. I would like to know how I am supposed to trust this engine with my families safety, the vehicle will either stall out and cause an accident or have a oil fire under the hood.
Fell victim to the pcv valve freezing this weekend and blew out the rear main seal on my equinox. Was leaving the highway when vehicle stuttered and almost stalled into oncoming traffic at bottom of exit. Luckly it gained power back to avoid and accident. Got home and looked the car over to find oil sprayed all over the bottom of the car. No oil lights or indicators came on to let me know the oil was gone from the car. The dipstick was dry and now I'm stuck with a $1600 bill to replace a $30 seal. Car is in the shop to see if the rest of the motor survived or if it needs a rebuild and a new timing chain from the damages caused. I didn't even know there was a service bulletin for this issue but I was told my car VIN wasn't involved in the issue. Yet it has the same problem as those that were. Car is already using about 2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles due to faulty gm piston rings that aren't in a recall hopefully the class action lawsuit helps equinox owners with unnecessary expenses. With a known issue like this gm should just replace the motors with a new improved one and save their customer base while they can. Will be calling gm in the morning to get the runaround like everyone else I'm sure.
While driving on the interstate on a cold, winter day, my car started smoking and making a loud tapping sound. After pulling off of the highway, it was discovered that oil had splattered under and on all sides of my car. The rear seal in the motor broke resulting in me having to pay > $5k to have fixed because my car was not on the list of vehicles covered in a previous recall.
I was driving my 2013 chevy equinox and it started making a loud diesel truck type of noise on a highway going about 60 MPH after around 15 minutes of driving in 1 weather. I made it to my destination and turned it off. It sat for about 4 hours in a parking lot before trying to restart it and it started for less than a minute before dying. I added 3 quarts of oil to it and it sounded slightly better. Then I moved to a different spot to make sure it wasnt leaking oil which it was not before letting it sit for another 4 hours. Later in the day I turned it on to get it home to sit as the dealership couldn't get it in for a week, and when I put it in reverse to check for more oil under it there was about a quart worth of oil that had sprayed all over the ground and under my car. It leaked oil the entire way back to my home about 25 minutes away and left a trail of oil up my driveway. Chevy has recalled the part that is broken on my vehicle and model year but will not repair it due to it not being associated with my VIN.
The car is having oil consumption problems and makes very loud noises when starting up and idling. I took it to my dealer and was told it probably had piston ring wear and will probably need a new engine due to oil blockage. The car only had 61000 miles and had always been serviced by the dealer for all maintenance on time. I am very disappointed with action from chevy on the problem because the car had been very well taken of and we like the car overall. I just can't afford to replace engines due to poor manufacturing. My dealer had been no help and just acts like it's normal to replace a engine due to oil consumption problems,. I have research a few forums and have found alot of equinox owners are experiencing the same problems. I always loved chevy but if I have a choice I will never buy again. Thanks
Our equinox has had a check engine light come on stating the oil level is low. Since we checked tsb's and had the dealer scan it and found excess consumption of oil was do to, camshaft position and timing system. This caused are vehicle to stall out in stationary locations. We asked chevy to fix the issue but no recalls have been volunteered. We've had these issues since purchasing the vehicle march 2019.
I was on the highway and my engine started running rough. Then at the stop light it completely cut off and did not start. When I towed it to the mechanic he said there was no oil in my car. I am very good at my oil changes.the engine light did not give me warnings. I had to replace the gasket rings and other parts. $1900. Now the intake sensor has to be replaced for the second time. The check engine light will not go off. The mechanic says it is the same code and these engines are problematic. My car still cuts off very frequently at stop signs and lights. I I would like to also note that I had to replace the manifold. It cracked
I took my car into my local chevy dealership due to a check engine light, and it was determined that my exhaust manifold is cracked. After doing research online, this has been a long-term, ongoing issue with this model. As exhaust fumes can leak into the passenger compartment through the vent system (as I was informed by the service technician who told me of the problem), and it has apparently been an ongoing problem for years, I believe this is a safety issue that should merit a recall. My father, who has been an automotive mechanic for most of his life, has told me that this should not happen in a car that is only 6 years old. There would seem to be either a material, or design, flaw that is causing this to happen.
This vehicle has had oil consumption problem for 3 years they replaced rings and all they said its common on this car well if it's common recall this car and replace the engine
While driving engine completely shutoff with no warning on a busy highway blocking traffic lights did not dim or anything. Something needs to be done about this engine . Timing. Was the issue due to burning so much oil.
Original owner of vehicle. Burns through full oil constantly while driving. Have to carry oil in car and check often. There is currently class action lawsuit over this issue as it is happening way to many cars for it to be a coincidence. Our other 2013 chevy malibu also is having this problem and ruined the engine before car loan was even paid off. This issue could cause the engine to stall while driving.
Irregular oil consumption and engine problems leading to further repair and continuous diagnosis. Vehicle currently has a mileage of 127,871 and original owner of vehicle. Since february 2019, engine diagnosis is required between oil changes do to low idle and check engine light. Vehicle has stalled while stopped at traffic lights, but stalling has not yet occurred at slow speeds. Dealership has found oil engine level low, causing the timing chains to stretch and creating noise. Performed engine performance restoration service to clean piston rings and changed oil and filter; reset oil life and cleared codes. Dealership recommended to return in 1,000 miles to re-evaluate oil level and perform internal engine repairs. Past repairs included cam, timing belt, and catalytic converter,
Get away with motor oil bad. This isn't the only equinox doing this. Don't know where it is coming from or going.
Car started shaking and no check engine or oil light was ever displayed. I got to work and asked my friend to check my oil. He checked the oil and he said he doesn?t even know how I made it to work because my car has no oil in it. My car says I still have time to get my oil changed. I noticed my car was acting up for the last week or so. My car is currently sitting in my work parking lot and I need to have some to take me to get oil and then drop off at mechanic.
I purchased a 2013 chevy equinox at tom wood subaru on 5/27/2019 it was free of recalls stated by the car fax. Since I have had the vehicle I have been loosing oil and there is a slight knocking sound. I checked the oil and to my surprise there was no oil nor did I receive a light on my vehicle stating low oil. I immediately went and had someone take me to get oil and had to put 3 liters in my car. I went and had an oil change at hare chevrolet and 2 weeks after I noticed the sound again and checked my oil and again it showed no oil on the dipstick and no low oil light came on. I contacted hare chevrolet and they advised me that there was a car brought in last week with the same issues I am calling about and it cost between $1400-3000 to fix. I just paid $60 for an oil change and had to purchase more oil to put in my SUV. I called chevy customer service and told them about the issue and was advised they couldn't help me and I would need to pay out of pocket to get this fixed. I am frustrated because there are 100,000 complaints regarding this same issue and nothing is being done. Obviously with this many cars having the same issue a recall should of been made and still hasn't.
The engine burns oil in between oil changes, the car shakes and stalls. The timing chain is broken, my husband replaced the exhaust manifold due to cracking. This car nickle and dimes you. I'm very shocked that this has not been a recall or anything. Now I am putting my self more in debt because I cannot afford to fix this issue. The car will need a new engine due to all the issues that have been happening. It stalled on me at a traffic light thank god my husband had followed me home from my job. I have read that this is not the first time this has happened. You would think gm would fix this issue. And the warranty that was given with my vehicle was up over a year ago. I tried trading the vehicle in and no dealership that I went to wanted it and they said chevrolet equinox's have this issue all the time. I wish I would have done more research before I got the car. I really loved the vehicle until all the stuff that has been happening to it.
My engine light came on while driving my equinox 2013, car started stalling and running rough,the car starts up, however cut off at the traffic stop, I had my car diagnosed.odometer 166,388; which needed timing chain set, timing solenoid and cam shaft,and variable valve. Cam sensor, in addition in between oil changes by the dealership, I also, have to add oil my car uses excessive amount, I thought I had a great SUV, I even recommended and spoke highly of my equinox, please look into this issue and resolve these problems.
Seems to be using excess amount of oil. Having to add oil a couple of times between oil changes. Had the same issue with another 2013 economics and it was recalled and repaired a with wind shield wiper motor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the vehicle unintentionally shut off and the tire traction and engine warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred consistently. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change and the contact was informed that metal shavings were found inside the oil. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the camshaft position sensor, fuel pump intake exhaust, and camshaft all needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 132,000.
Oil consumption issue; car had no oil in it and stalled. Oil change was given but now engine power reduces while driving and stalls when coming to a stop.
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