2014 Chevrolet Equinox: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Jan 2, 2023 · Engine · MI

I live in Michigan and my vehicle is a 2014 Chevy Equinox 2.4 liter with 93351 miles on it. Was driving vehicle home when all the dash lights illuminated and vehicle stalled. Towed vehicle to my house, called my mechanic told him what had happened and had him take a look at it. He had found that the rear main oil seal was leaking quite badly. With the recent bad weather we had with temps being quite cold my mechanic did some research and found a service bulletin (14882 special coverage adjustment-plugged pcv orifice in intake manifold) which in turn causes the rear main seal to blow out and start leaking. I reached out to some local dealerships and they claim my vehicle is not covered under that service campaign bulletin according to my VIN although year, make, mode, and engine does. This should very easily be able to become a recall for GM.

Filed Apr 2, 2021 · Tires · 86,000 miles · CT

Complete and sudden loss of air (sidewall blowout) at highway speed of driver side rear tire. General altimax rt43 102h bw 225/65r17 102h dot vy2y wbl4 1319. Tire bead remained intact on the rim after driving to safety. There is a one inch tear in the sidewall no other punctures or tears on any other part of the tire.

Filed Feb 19, 2020 · Engine · 61,844 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owned a 2014 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The dealer diagnosed the cause to be an over pressurized pcv crank case which caused the seals to blowout and destroy the engine. The contact's wife was left stranded. The contact explained that the check engine warning light illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The contact was concerned that the manufacturer failed to offer a resolution for the failure. The vehicle was taken to apple chevrolet buick northfield (1600 cannon ln, northfield, mn 55057, (507) 645-5619), to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,844.

Filed Jan 9, 2020 · Engine · 112,000 miles · WI

2014 equinox. Left trail and puddle of oil up to and into my customer's driveway. I had the vehicle towed and per the repair facility and then local chevy dealer "this is a know problem". The pcv valve stuck due to moisture in the engine which caused the engine rear oil seal to blow out. 112k miles and perfect up to this point. My VIN # per dealership is not covered under warranty (as many online have also complained).

Filed Feb 6, 2019 · Engine · 95,000 miles · DE

January 21, 2019 I was driving home from work. The car started to shake, no engine or warning lights came on. While driving I called my dealer service dept and explained the problem and that I would bring the car directly there to drop off to be checked. On the way, all of a sudden every light came on and told me to immediately turn the engine off. I did and had the car towed to the dealer. The engine blew up and has to be replaced. It was very cold and apparently there was some type of oil build up and frozen water in the air filter which caused the engine to blow out the rear. I service my car regularly and maintain them well. I was shocked this happened as I really liked the car. The car has about 95,000 miles on it. I typically get 250-300,000 miles from my vehicles. I have heard this can be a problem with the engines. I am now replacing the engine with a used one.