10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,219 miles

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problem #167

May 222023

Equinox

  • miles
The camshaft sensors have been replaced when the code POoo14 made the engine light Activate. I'm worried that the timing chain could possibly cause an accident if it seizes the engine. I have under 73,000 miles on a 2014 Chevy equinox. Please advise Thank you

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #166

Apr 222021

Equinox

  • miles
My 2014 equinox is burning oil to the extent of 7 or more quarts a week. My specific vin isn-??t covered in the Plugged PCV Orifice in Intake Manifold recall. I am filing a complaint as this is a safety issue and is a recall on same models and years with different vins.

- Lovell, ME, USA

problem #165

Feb 182023

Equinox

  • miles
Oil intake is bad burning too much oil.every 2000 miles or less oil needs to be topped off.this should be a recall the 11,12,13 equinox has be considered bad so should the 14.Terrible vehicle would never buy again or recommend. I have dealt with the dealership on this and I am Gm know this matter should be resolved.Now they want to take out the motor to replace piston.VERY disappointed customer!!

- Miu, WI, USA

problem #164

Jan 282023

Equinox

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the speedometer and tachometer fluctuated, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. After several attempts to restart the vehicle, the vehicle restarted. The contact became aware that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the engine oil level was very low and topped off the oil. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #163

Apr 102023

Equinox

  • miles
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.

- Alanson, MI, USA

problem #162

Apr 092023

Equinox

  • miles
The engine is burning oil at a extreme rate causing the oil to be low within a ridiculous amount of time.

- Dayton , TX, USA

problem #161

Apr 042023

Equinox

  • miles
Excessive oil consumption. I have to add oil every 3 weeks. No low oil light has ever appeared. This has been occurring since I purchased it in Oct. 2022. The April date is incorrect, but I cannot change it on the date part of the form. The correct date of the incident is Oct 22.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

problem #160

Mar 222023

Equinox

  • miles
After taking excellent care of this vehicle with regular oil changes, the car suddenly had engine failure on the highway. Was luckily able to pull over. Turned vehicle off then on and car was in safety mode to get to mechanic. This was 2022. Addressed rear main seal at a cost of 1900$. Then in march of 2023 vehicle suddenly was leaking excess oil. PCV orifice is plugged and it was cleaned. Pressure test and found that it was producing 7 pounds of pressure instead of 2! Now we need to replace engine! This definitely a safety issue and I am concerned that there has not been a recall. This could have resulted in a crash on the highway or a engine fire!

- Kettering, OH, USA

problem #159

Jan 282023

Equinox

  • miles
The dealer service that repaired the vehicle said the positive crank ventilation system (PCV) froze up and there was no where for the pressure to go so it blew out the rear seal. General Motors knows about the problem because they sent out a service bulletin No. 14882. It is a recurring problem with the 2.4 L engine. The car started making a loud noise and we made it home but oil just started spraying out underneath. Thankfully we weren't strand on the side of the road. 4 quarts of oil leaked out on our garage floor. We had a sensor replaced in November and the light stayed out for awhile this happened around January 28th and it was very cold that day. We do have the receipt from the repair, it cost over $2500. Now more dash lights came on, the service department said it's the link assembly rear stabilizer shaft and also the antilock brake system. We have no All Wheel Drive! The car is sitting in the garage!

- Campbellsport, WI, USA

problem #158

Feb 072023

Equinox

  • miles
Sudden engine failure at 120, 500 miles no warning signs on 2/7/2023

- Columbus, Ohio 43224, OH, USA

problem #157

Feb 042023

Equinox

  • miles
I was driving and the vehicle suddenly seemed sluggish. No warning came on the dash regarding oil pressure and the car began shaking wildly. I quickly pulled over still no warnings. I turned off the engine and had the car towed. I had it looked at and was told there was no oil in the car (I have regular oil changes) and that a faulty PVC valve was the culprit. I received no warning that the oil was running low in the car. There were never any oil spots in my driveway indicating a leak, this all happened suddenly as I was driving and now my engine needs replaced.

- Newport, RI, USA

problem #156

Dec 262022

Equinox

  • miles
My rear main seal blew out and leaked all my oil out of my engine, due to my PCV being clogged or frozen, causing it to lose power and knock really loud. There was no warning light for the pressure build up or for low oil until it blew out the seal. This could of caused me an accident on the highway at 65mph if the engine had locked up due to no oil. There is a special service bulletin for the issue that states the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) may become clogged or frozen in extreme cold, causing a build up of pressure, leaking oil and causing the rear main seal to fail. Repairs for my vehicle were for the rear main seal replacement, cleaning my PCV system and replacing the oil, all done at the dealership. This really can be a dangerous situation when it happens and could cause the engine to turn off without warning. This PCV should be a recall if it continuously gets clogged just by normal usage. Temperatures were at zero degrees on the 12/25/2022 and 12/26/2022, so mine was definitely frozen.

- Hendersonville, NC, USA

problem #155

Jan 182023

Equinox

  • miles
My son was driving down the road and the engine just quit running. Had it towed over 200 miles.Our mechanic looked at it and said that the timing chain had broke.

- Ellwood City, PA, USA

problem #154

Dec 242022

Equinox

  • miles
I was driving and the vehicle suddenly seemed sluggish. A warning came on the dash stating low oil pressure and the car began shaking wildly. I quickly pulled over and a warning to turn the engine off appeared and all the dash lights began to illuminate. I turned off the engine and had the car towed. I had it looked at and was told there was no oil in the car (I have regular oil changes) and that a faulty PVC valve was the culprit. I received no warning that the oil was running low in the car. There were never any oil spots in my driveway indicating a leak, this all happened suddenly as I was driving and now my engine is damaged. I-€™ve had issues with oil consumption in this vehicle before and in my research it appears this is a common issue with this vehicle make and model and Chevy doesn-€™t appear to be interested in rectifying it.

- Nazareth , PA, USA

problem #153

Nov 102021

Equinox

  • miles
Something wrong with the fueling system, and have a really bad oil leak, and the car burns oil so fast it-€™s ridiculous. We-€™re always having to add oil to the car, atleast a qt at a time.

- Mancelona, MI, USA

problem #152

Oct 012022

Equinox

  • miles
The engine oil evaporates. vehicle hesitates and backfire all symptom started at 125,000. was told I need a new engine.

- Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA

problem #151

Dec 252022

Equinox

  • miles
Unknown froze up and couldn-€™t allow oil to go through and blew out valve cover and all the oil came out. There were 6 equinox in Tiffin area with the same issue !!!

- Tiffin, OH, USA

problem #150

Dec 262022

Equinox

  • miles
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.

- West Olive , MI, USA

problem #149

Sep 012022

Equinox

  • miles
The motor is burning oil excessively. The motor jumped time causing the top end to have to be replaced. There are many reported complaints regarding the 2014 Chevy Equinox 2.4L engine burning oil excessively. There is clearly a severe malfunction with the operation of the engine and causing oil to be burned excessively. The motor burning oil quickly can cause the motor to abruptly seize, causing sudden loss of vehicle control. After having the top end replaced, the motor is still burning oil excessively which is causing a serious risk of engine malfunction and inherent harm to the operator of the vehicle.

- Marlborough, MA, USA

problem #148

Nov 272022

Equinox

  • miles
Bought vehicle used from a dealership in Feb 2021. Day after bringing home, service engine light came on and it was determined the catalytic converter needed replacing. Dealer replaced. Problems have persisted entire time we have owned it. Had to have front wheel bearing replaced, rear brakes replaced (routine), Service engine light has persistently been on, goes through a quart of oil a week at least, had to replace solonoids this past November and within about 3-4 weeks of doing that, the timing chain went out and the engine died while husband was driving it. Luckily he was on a rural road, but he was going around a 25 mph curve on a somewhat steep hill, which could have been bad had the roads been icy, as they often are in December in Michigan. Vehicle was towed to independent mechanic, where it was determined that the issue was the timing chain and that it could cost $2,500-3,000 for timing chain repair, or upwards of $5,000 for replacement engine. Neither costs are doable for us and this is my husband's vehicle for getting back and forth to work.

- White Cloud, MI, USA

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