2014 Chevrolet Equinox: engine failure

Filed Mar 18, 2026 · Engine · 100,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound, shuddered, and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The engine had been replaced approximately two years prior due to a similar failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2026 · Engine · NC

Safety Complaint – Sudden Oil Loss and Engine Failure – 2014 Chevy Equinox Hello, I am reporting a serious safety issue involving my 2014 Chevrolet Equinox with the 2.4L Ecotec engine. My vehicle began consuming oil at an abnormal rate without any dashboard warnings in early 2025. The oil level would drop dangerously low between regular oil changes, and the problem escalated quickly. I had to carry oil and a funnel at all times to avoid engine damage. Despite proper maintenance, the engine failed and required replacement on March 27, 2025, at a cost of $11,879.28. The replacement engine includes a 3‑year or 100,000‑mile warranty, but it is the same Ecotec design. Approximately one month after the replacement engine was installed, I experienced another incident requiring service. This occurred despite the engine being brand new and under warranty, raising concerns that the defect may still be present and that the vehicle may remain at risk of sudden failure. This sudden oil loss and subsequent incident created a safety hazard, as the engine could have seized while driving. I am submitting this complaint so the federal safety agency can track the defect and evaluate whether further investigation or recall expansion is needed.

Filed Oct 31, 2025 · Engine · MI

The engine failed. My safety was not at risk. The problem was confirmed by and auto repair shop. The car was not inspected by a manufacter or the police. And there was no warning lamp or messages.

Filed Feb 11, 2025 · Engine · WI

I got to work and my check engine light came on. As I was parking I received an error message that said decreased engine power. I turned off the car and the car would no turn back on. I had it towed to my mechanic and he told me today that the engine was low on oil. That caused the timing chain tensioner to relax the chain and the timing jumped. When that happens in those engines it damages the cylinder head. The engine will need a new cylinder head and a rebuild of the timing system etc. That would include new pistons as well. That would be about 5500 to do or I’d need to buy a new engine would be about 7k or just over installed. I was well within the oil change guidance on the sticker as well as the oil change guidance in the car menu.

Filed Aug 27, 2024 · Engine · FL

I bought a new 2014 Chevy Equinox with the base 2.4L engine at David Maus Chevrolet in Sanford Florida My car suffered a sudden, premature engine failure on August 2024. even though we have religiously changed the oil every 3,000 miles My car is at 152000 miles stop working and unfortunately and the engine cost repair is near around $3000. Not including labor. I was told by my mechanic the Equinox has has a recall on burning oil however was 2011 to 2013. Seems as chevrolet still has not fixed this problem. My Vin # was not in a class action suite of recall. I need help for Chevrolet replace the engine on my car

Filed Feb 5, 2024 · Transmission · PA

high oil consumption, plugged/damaged PCV valve. This is a known problem with 2010-2014 chevy equinox and a special coverage was issued in 2015, but not all affected vehicles were included in this special coverage, but my vehicle was not included even though the model, year, mileage, and specific issue are all the same as other equinox's that do fall under this special coverage. The special coverage needs to be extended to additional vehicles and Chevy will not address this complaint from me directly. The safety issue is that this problem was going on for months, but the check engine light did not go off to alert me of an issue. I noticed a sound when the vehicle was idling and when my car was suddenly not making it to the next scheduled oil change without being extremely low on oil. Had I not noticed the sound or checked my oil level on the spot (which the average consumer may not due) my engine would have seized up on the highway because it was down 3 quarts even though I had a recent oil change. The car does not make it between standard oil change time frames of 3,000-4,000 miles due to the heavy oil consumption from the defective pcv valve.

Filed Jan 4, 2024 · Engine · PA

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact's daughter pulled into a parking lot, where the vehicle made an abnormal clunking sound and stalled. The contact stated that her daughter attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle jerked and failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 3, 2023 · Engine · AL

“Check engine” light came on recently (September 30th) accompanied by a rattling noise and smell of something burning inside the vehicle. Stopped at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts to have them pull the code before heading to auto shop. Code pulled was P0014 stating issue with exhaust camshaft. Took vehicle to Techway Automotive shop for diagnostic and let them know the code that was pulled at O’Reilly’s. Mechanic completed diagnostic and stated vehicle is consuming oil rapidly causing the engine pistons to “come apart”, specifically the piston rings and seals due to the high oil consumption and that the engine will give out sooner or later, worse case scenario the engine will blow or will cause a fire. Mechanic stated this is a common issue with these vehicles and it cannot be repaired, only complete engine replacement will “fix” the issue but would still require frequent oil level checks every 1000 miles or less. Burning smell and loss of power is very concerning to myself and passengers safety. I have found multiple accounts from others with the same year, make, model and engine type dealing with the same issues or worse. Several have already experienced the worst of it which is their engine catching fire. I was unaware of this being an ongoing issue until it happened to me and I started finding all of these other accounts of the same issues but no sign of recall for this vehicle even though there appear to have been recalls and class action suits filed for older and newer vehicles of the same make and model with similar issues. This needs to be addressed and repaired or fully compensated by the manufacturer since they have been aware of this problem since their 2010 models.

Filed Aug 28, 2023 · Engine · PA

Piston Rings leaked excessive oil which led to engine damage and engine failure. Engine could have caught fire or failed during driving. No warning lights came on to warn of the problem. The incident occurred 480 miles from home. It is a serious safety concern to the drivers and others on the road at time of failure.

Filed Aug 24, 2023 · Engine · TX

At 68,000 miles, my engine failed. The dealership, who had just performed a routine oil change 5 days prior, said my timing chain slipped/broke and I needed a new engine. There was no warning, no lights, no signs at all that something was wrong with my engine. It started shaking and within seconds, just died. I was driving my son home from school and were stranded without a vehicle. GM denied this being a known issue even though there is a TSB about this exact issue. They refused to replace my engine because I was outside my extended warranty. I had always performed the recommended maintenance on my vehicle at Chevrolet dealerships so it is all documented. I ended up paying to have a new engine put in my vehicle.

Filed Jul 8, 2023 · Engine · NC

My first purchased car was from Jeff Gordon Chevy in Wilmington, NC a few years ago. I loved it! It was a "certified GM" vehicle and as such was covered "bumper to bumper" for an extra fee for 100,000 miles. It was a great vehicle up to 3 weeks ago. It almost killed me! On the way home from my job as a teacher at Sipes Academy, imagine my terror when at 55 MPH my engine just quit???? Somehow I avoided smashing into other vehicles and roadside objects and made it safely to the side of the road from where I called my dad. The next call to my fiancé eventually got me a ride home where I actually had to sit awhile with a glass of wine still trembling from this almost fatal near accident I somehow avoided. Now that its been to 2 different mechanics who gave me the same answer, catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil getting to critical internal engine parts (timing chain); I am now without my only car. The estimates for replacing its burnt up engine hover around $8,000 and with no reply from Stewart at the Dealership of Jeff Gordon, "there's no recall" that I was told by someone in service, apparently they don't care! The defective engine could have started on fire and its failure while driving with no warning, definitely could have killed me, and worse others in a multicar accident my dad added. My driving skills prevented that, somehow! I can only hope this terrible vehicle defect that the manufacturer doesn't care about, doesn't kill other people!

Filed Apr 10, 2023 · Engine · MI

The engine fails. It's still on the car so it can be inspected. In early stages the car lurches forward when at idle with the brake applied like waiting at a traffic light. It could lead to engine failure later on the road posing a collision danger if on a road when this happens. It has not been to a dealership yet for diagnosis so I can't answer if they have reproduced the effect or has been. inspected. There were No warning lights and no check engine light before this happens. I have reached out to other Equinox owners and forums and have found out this is a very real problem affecting many, many Equinox owners. GM is aware of the issue but hasn't taken any proactive steps to fix this design flaw.