2013 Chevrolet Equinox: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jan 25, 2022 · Engine · MN · 4 injuries

Chevy equinox has known TSB 14882 for blocked PCV port due to too small design. Exhaust and gas smell enters cabin and makes CO alarm go off. Feeling of whoosy and safety issue. GM called and reported issue but they refused to even look at vehicle. If exhaust from engine venting due to high pressure with PCV known clog issue - could cause loss of consciousness next time. Consider this a near miss.

Filed Oct 1, 2021 · Engine · AL

The vehicle stopped while driving in a congested area and again at the traffic light | the dealership confirmed it was a blown engine | apparently, it is a WELL KNOWN issue with so many complaints regarding the vehicle's engine will consume an excessive amount of oil, the smell of gas, smoke, etc from other Equinox owners | This vehicle is unsafe to drive | the federal safety agency and GM Motors are aware of the unsafeness and how the vehicle will just shut off immediately | I guess so many people will have to die in an accident before a recall will be placed on this vehicle.

Filed Oct 28, 2020 · 142,000 miles · IL

I noticed a strong exhaust smell inside the cabin of my vehicle. It seems to be stronger when sitting parked (I.e. At the grocery store or at a long stop light). Service shops found a hole in exhaust resonator and a crack in the exhaust manifold which 2 auto service shops indicate are "extremely common in 2013 chevy equinox". Additionally, it appears 2011 models had a recall on the exhaust system as well.

Filed Mar 22, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 114,000 miles · TX

The vehicle was at a stop sign. Turning right, it started to stall and then finally took off. This was the first instance of something potentially wrong. When we made it to work, it appeared to be ok. When we started it, exhaust appeared to come from under the hood and exhaust fumes were entering the cabin of the vehicle. To make it home safely, we lowered the windows. When we started it, there is noticeably a change in engine noise, the smell of burning oil, and oil covers the underside of the vehicle. We searched online to see what may be the cause, and we found a class-action lawsuit in florida which describes our vehicle's issues almost perfectly. Oil consumption is high, it's not safe to drive, exhaust entering the cabin is deadly, and the change of the engine sound.

Filed Jan 8, 2020 · Engine · 70,000 miles · MI

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!

Filed Dec 5, 2019 · Engine · 149,000 miles · WA

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.

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 158,852 miles · TN

The check engine light is in. I had onstar run a vehicle diagnostic and the code back as a p00013. Then I had reilly's auto part run a diagnostic and they came back with codes p00013 and p00011 for the camshaft sensors. I've talked to others that own or have owned this vehicle and they all have experienced this problem. I have gas fumes backing up into the car when I turn the air that is dangerous choking and gives me a headache. I have to run the AC system off as soon as the fumes start. It's summer and hit so I have to ride with the widows down but that's not helping. But that's truly besides the point. Has backing up in the vehicle is dangerous and many equinox owners are having problems or chevy owners in general are have continued problems with this. Why is there not a repair for this issue? I love my chevy but hate this issue. I have another mechanic coming by today to run a more thorough computer diagnostic that said this maybe a 1200 to 1300 fix because in his experience replacing the camshafts haven't stopped the vehicle from having an issue from other vehicles he have worked with in the pass. Gas fumes are released in the car as soon as the AC is turned on but they start as soon as the car is started.

Filed Apr 10, 2019 · Engine · 85,000 miles · IL

Immediately upon starting the car the cabin is filled with exhaust fumes while in park. The exhaust manifold is cracked as in many other 2010-2016 chevy equinox. This is dangerous and unacceptable on these vehicles, as carbon monoxide is being pumped into the cabin.

Filed Jan 17, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 103,294 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that exhaust fumes seeped into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to shults resale center of olean (3004 w state st, olean, ny 14760 (716) 372-1400) to be diagnosed, but no failure could be found. The dealer referred the contact elsewhere. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, but they also could not find a failure. The manufacturer suggested that the contact take the vehicle to another gm dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was still under warranty. The failure mileage was 103,294. *bf.

Filed May 2, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 113,195 miles · PA

The 2013 chevy equinox burns so much oil in between oil changes that I am constantly dumping oil in. Chevy will not include my year in any service bulletins, making me responsible for repairs that may or may not work and buying oil every week. Also, the oil consumption problem is ruining the engine, leading to a crack in the exhaust manifold, which allows exhaust fumes to leak into the cabin. Especially if I use the heat or air conditioning, the windows have to be cracked for fear that I would gas myself to death.

Filed Dec 31, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 177,000 miles · MN

I made an appointment 2013 equinox into the dealer because I was smelling strong exhaust smell in the cab. As soon as I talked to the mechanic he told me it was most likely a cracked exhaust manifold and that it is happening frequently in the equinox models. Then 2 days before my appointment to get my car looked at my check engine like turned on so I parked it and didn't drive it until it was time to take it to the dealership. When I got there I let them know that the light had just came on. After inspecting my car they found that the exhaust camshaft actuator solenoid was out of spec. The removed it and replaced it and found a lot of metal shavings on the actuator. R/r intake solenoid and and cleaned more metal shavings off of that. They checked the oil and there was no oil on the dipstick, car is not leaking oil and has been regularly maintained. The service manager at the dealership came out and talked with us and said that we need a full engine rebuild because these cars will start to use oil and the timing chain wears the guide out at then the chain gets worn out and it ruins the entire engine. There was no indicators of issues until the engine is shot. The dealership and gm said that there is a special program for 2010 - 2012 euqinox to fix this problem but because mine is a year newer (2013) that my vehicle doesn't qualify. Not only is the engine totally shot after 117,000 miles and 4 years but the exhaust manifold is cracked right at the the fresh air intake and so it sucks exhaust right into the cab of the vehicle when the heat is running. It is so strong that the windows have to be rolled down to drive it. Not safe!!! Super dangerous to be filling the cab with carbon monoxide! Not to mention the engine is totally shot due to a designe flaw and could break down on the side of the road at anytime.

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Engine · 64,855 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was stationary, exhaust fumes entered into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 64,855.