2013 Chevrolet Equinox: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Mar 5, 2021 · Engine · 83,000 miles · KY

While driving the equinox on a very cold day (9 degrees), I began to lose power as I approached my place of work. Thankfully, my vehicle made it to the small road off of the state route I was traveling, which is 55mph. Upon turning off of the road, my engine completely shut off and I lost all acceleration and power from the engine. I got out of the vehicle to find oil all over the bottom of frame of my vehicle. Upon getting to my office, I looked up what could have caused the issue. Gm has published service bulletin 14882 that claims certain models of vehicles, including the 2013 equinox, can experience a plugged pcv orifice on very cold days, which could result in the blowout of the rear main oil seal of the engine. I had hoped this was not my issue, but it seemed to fit the bill. I had the vehicle towed to a local gm service center and to be diagnosed. The service manager called me two days later to inform me that my rear main oil seal (crankshaft seal) had blown and that I had lost oil while driving. Although the description from the bulletin matched my situation perfectly, gm claimed that my VIN did not line up. As you can understand, this could have been a much more serious situation if it had happened minutes earlier while I was traveling on a 75mph interstate, or if my wife and one year old were in the vehicle. Gm has documented that they know about this issue, but in an effort to reduce their exposure, they are limiting it to a very small number of VIN numbers. Two other customers with the same model car were also at the service center that very day. As a health and safety manager in manufacturing myself, I am surprised that gm has not stepped up and corrected this issue when it is presenting a potential serious hazard to the general public.

Filed Mar 17, 2020 · Engine · 52,000 miles · WI

2013 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle leaking oil. *ld consumer took vehicle to zimbrick gmc (madison, wi) on 2/18/20 because it was leaking oil. He was informed that the pvc valve had clogged/froze causing high pressure in engine which caused the rear differential gasket to blow out and leak engine oil. He was informed of a special coverage adjustment bulletin for the issue, but his VIN number was not included. Manufacturer was contacted, but provided no assistance because VIN number was not included in bulletin.

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Engine · 87,000 miles · NY

Incident occured on 2/15/2020 in upstate new york at approximately10am. Tempature at the time was 2 degrees fahrenheit. Our 2013 chevey equinox with 87,000 on it (2.4 liter) was traveling (in motion on interstate ny17e when the rear main seal blew out. Vehicle became disabled on the side of the highway and was towed. The mechanic said the pcv had frozen and caused the rear main seal to blow out. General motors acknowledges a freezing defect in the pcv through a service bulletin #14822 dated march 2015. I contacted gm on 2/18/20 and inquired about the service bulletin and coverage. Gm stated they will not provide coverage. Gm is aware that the pcv will freeze and will result in a costly repair of approximately $2000.

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 8,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While the contact was retrieving items from the vehicle, the front passenger tire exploded unexpectedly while in park. Also, while driving various speeds, various warning indicators, including the air bag, check engine, and power steering, illuminated intermittently. In addition, the serpentine belt fractured on three separate occasions due to a defective pulley inside the engine. The contact took the vehicle to various independent mechanics to have it serviced; however, the serpentine belt and the warning indicator failures persisted. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8,000.

Filed May 6, 2019 · Engine · 57,602 miles · WI

Engine failure no oil in engine rear seal defective no warning lights of no oil in engine gm covering up multiple engine oil failures the class action lawsuit doesnt go far enough should extend warranties and issue recalls my warrenty expired 8-31-2018, engine blow out aprox 12-24-2018, almost 4 months after warranty period my engine blow out engine is damaged was no oil in engine I get regular oil changes no warning light I take good care of my vehicles never known a vehicle to burn off all the oil , as well as the rear seal was defective. I was driving the vehichile engine oil presure drop just got off of the highway lucky my engine didnt blow out while on the highway. No egine oil pressure light came on the oil filter was crushed. These engines are defective and danderious no warning prior to casteraphic engine failure do to manufacture defect almost 4 months after power train warranty expired. Vehicle in motion just pulled off of highway ,to off ramp going onto city street main engine seal found defective by mechanic I have the part and proof.

Filed Feb 21, 2019 · Engine · 155,500 miles · MO

Driving down interstate 55, noticed oil on back window thought it was frost. Arrived at destination and saw smoke coming from hood, looked underneath vehicle and noticed oil pouring out the underneath. No oil light or engine light ever came on even though I lost over 3 quarts of oil. Had towed to dealership and they told me the pvc froze up and caused the rear main to blow out. Cost me $2400, had15500 miles and followed all gm maintenance schedule.

Filed Nov 24, 2013 · Tires · 27,948 miles · CT

My wife was driving my 2013 chevy equinox back to pennsylvania and she had a blow out on interstate 80 in new jersey. I had to pay $165.00 to have my truck towed off the high way. She put the donut on and continued driving to pennsylvania. She got the tire replaced another $205.00. The guy at the tire place gave her the tire back and suggested we file a complaint because he didn't understand how it happened. The side wall had a big hole in it.