The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. While operating the vehicle, an audible ticking noise was present from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer classic Chevrolet (6877 center St, mentor, oh (440-602-6020) where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft rear oil seal was blown due to moisture in the PCV. The contact was informed that the failure occurred as a result of driving in extremely low weather temperatures for extended periods. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 96,500.

- Richmond Heights, OH, USA

Oil consumption - have just received the warning oil pressure low - stop engine. Come to find out it is only covered before 120,000 miles or by September of this year. I received no notification of this issue. I have documented all service charges and timing of additional oil used. Talked with GM and they will not offer to reimburse for charges incurred.

- Milo, IA, USA

GM recall 11195A - poor drivability/ safety/ emissions recall for camshaft position actuator solenoids. My 2.4L 2011 Equinox (approx. 47,000 at purchase 11/16 & 71,000 current) is now at days Chevrolet in acworth ga. Due to 1) shutting off multiple times while driving, 2) stalling at idle (fwd & rev). I initially visited days on 12/22/17 to start an oil consumption test related to 15285C, as my car presented with stalling/hesitation/surging and loss of 3 qts oil. As of today (1/3/18), I returned to days when it shut off while driving again. The dealership's diagnosis is intake & exhaust camshaft solenoid failure. I suspected this based on code P0010 recorded by my diagnostic unit. So I got a rental, left my car for the camshaft repairs, and researched recalls. The 2011 2.4L has many known engine/powertrain/safety issues. Lo and behold, I found the recall on the camshaft diagnosis. It reads exact to what I'm experiencing. My next step was contacting days to ask why I'm being charged for a recalled repair. I was informed that they were unaware of recall 11195A. My service advisor, rob, looked up the recall and discovered that there is in fact a recall for the exact diagnosis, yet could not explain why my VIN is not included. He advised that the car is exhibiting exactly what the recall is issued for and that it's clearly a known safety issue, yet GM will not cover my repair because "the VIN is not included". I very much believe this is GM's responsibility and GM should cover the repair at no cost because it's a result of their faulty engineering. I contacted GM customer service tonight and was told there's nothing GM can do. I strongly disagree. GM can do the right thing. I requested a case be opened and was given #83734190593 after pressing (paul) for one. In the end. GM was of no help and my VIN is still in limbo, so I'm filing my complaint here.

- Cartersville, GA, USA

Engine oil is burning by passing through and going out the exhaust.

- Glenshaw, PA, USA

GM 2.4 ecotec engine plugged PCV valve. Valve was found by dealer as being frozen shut causing the crankcase to pressurize and blow out the read crank shaft seal costing $1817 to repair. This is not an unknown problem for GM. Other makes and models of a several year span with the ecotec 2.4 have a service bulletin 14882 to cover total cost of repairs for this exact same problem. GM is refusing to cover this engine because it wasn't part of the "special recall" issued March 2015. It has become apparent the recall needs to be expanded to cover all the ecotec 2.4 engines. Had this vehicle been on a highway or heavy traffic the engine would have blown or seized due to lack of oil. This ecotec engine has had many problems resulting in recalls. Timing chains prematurely wearing out to piston rings wearing and causing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle had just started an oil consumption test for this very problem. After a fresh oil change the engine promptly blew out over 4 quarts of oil in less than 15 miles. Had I not checked the oil level for the oil consumption start point the car would have been driven until the engine seized up more than likely causing an accident..... which brings me to another point. Do I need to contact the epa over the oil leaks on countless GM vehicles" under my estimate this single GM vehicle dumped approximately 2 gallons of synthetic oil to the environment before the problem was diagnosed. How many thousands of gallons are being dumped due to GM refusal to own up to their bad design" I understand this website may be to deal with more safety concerns but GM insisted I file a complaint with you..

- Maybee, MI, USA

The vehicle has suffered several engine failure since I purchased it. Several sensors and module have gone out, costs of over $1500 to date. Faulty electrical panel failed to indicate the vehicle was low on oil, and overheating. The oil was changed and within a month, the oil had depleted for unknown reasons. None of the indicator lights signaled and the engine stopped while driving, the mechanic said the engine froze up and it is a total loss. The mechanic said the vehicle only had two quarts of oil but was not signaling any oil problems and it should have. The sensors and electric panel were malfunctioning. The dealer never disclosed any recalls to me when I bought the vehicle used. The mechanic is getting the history together of work performed. I will upload as I get them.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

3 complaints contained within - complaint #1 - I have had multiple issues with cam shaft actuators and exhaust issues in this vehicle. This has caused my vehicle to stall in busy intersections and to also go into "limp" mode on the interstate. Going 70mph and the engine going into limp mode is dangerous. Thankfully there were alert driver around me that were able to help me get to the emergency lanes safely. There were recalls for this vehilce for some of these issues - but conveniently - my vehicle was not recalled. Three different GM/Chevrolet dealerships have worked on my vehicle and have contacted GM on my behalf - but GM has covered no fixes and I have been out over $2000 on these fixes that were covered under recalls - but not on my vehicle. 2nd complaint - I now have fuel pump issues. Again, a recall was issued in July 2016 for fuel pump issues. The recall is for the same year, make and engine as mine....but my vehicle is not covered under recall.....even my vehicle will stall out while idling at intersections and again - safety issue. I have children and do not feel safe with this happening. GM seems to not be concerned. 3rd issue - takata recall - my air bag alert light will come on - but I have not received a recall for this issue - yet again - my vehicle seems to not be on the list. Safety issue - yes. I have had an open case number with GM corporate for at least 3 years - but suggestions always seem to be on my dime....not theirs. At this point - my vehicle is a "lemon" in my eyes...and if me or my family get injured because of these issues...well.....

- Scottsville, KY, USA

Chevrolet Equinox 2011 uses excessive amounts of oil. I have to add oil between oil changes. I keep extra oil on hand always. The car makes rattling noise at start up and just doesn't sound good when running. It runs sluggishly. I wasn't aware of the problem. I only had to add oil between changes to my previous car when it was leaking on the ground. I went to have oil changed and there was none on the dipstick. I had no idea. When I add oil the rattling seems to go away for a while. I can't afford to buy another car or replace the motor if the oil consumption causes the need for that.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

Engine balance chain wears and stretches, when this happens it would cause the chain to break and causing further engine damage.

- Cottonwood, CA, USA

We have owned a 2011 since 2014 and in the beginning of 2015 we began to experience the excessive oil consumption. We have taken it to a Chevy dealer multiple times and have been told that there is nothing wrong. We have to change our oil between 1, 000 and 2,000 miles and constantly carrying around oil "just in case". in August, 2017, we started to experiencing the stalling at stop signs and red lights, and even while driving. When idling, the car "bounces".

- Endicott, NY, USA

2011 Chevrolet Equinox. Consumer writes in regards to defective timing chain. The consumer stated the manufacturer was made aware of the failure.

- Peachtree Corners, GA, USA

I have a 2011 Equinox it's got 146,000 miles. I am faithful with oil changes and last week when I went to get it changed I was told my engine had no oil. My oil light never came on, my check engine light had just turned on the day prior. I was told there wasn't any leaks. So after some research I find there is a oil consumption problem, however since my miles are I've 120,000 I don't qualify for the repair. This is not right! my car could have burnt up because my light never indicated a problem and GM never notified me of he issues!

- Deville, LA, USA

For the last 5000 miles, at times, when idling at a stoplight or intersection, the engine jumps even with the foot on the break. This is frightening in that it feels like the vehicle may accelerate on its own and hit the vehicle in front or go into the intersection.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

I have had this vehicle since 2016 and have had issues with it since the 7th day of owning it. On day 7, I had the catalytic converter replaced (after they tried to tell me I didn't tighten the gas cap). Then after only owning the vehicle for 4 months, I had to have a whole new engine built (so they say it was) this was after my vehicle turned completely off in the middle of an intersection while driving with my 2 year old daughter. Up until that point everything had been fine. There was no check engine light, warning or anything. The dealership had my vehicle for almost 2 months before I finally got it back. The day I got it back, my vehicle started overheating and making a horrible noise. This time the dealership told me it was my radiator and that they replaced it. Everything was ok after that for a good 3 weeks and then after that the engine light has been on and my vehicle will randomly turn off. I have taken it to a different location where they have fixed the sensor a couple of times, but they said it was my engine and that the dealership never fixed it properly. I can believe that too because none of my service info is on the Chevy site and the same codes show up that did originally, this vehichle is a safety hazord and a money pit! when will Chevy be held responsible for all of the same complaints on the Equinox?

- Burleson, TX, USA

Motor on 2011 Chevy Equinox blew up. Dealer stated that when they pulled the oil pan they found piston, rod and rings. Quoted it would be >$9,000 to repair for the motor, gaskets and cat. Convertor. Asked if this would be covered under warranty. Stated it wasn't. I questioned about the pistons being replaced last year. He stated that it was 1.5yr and 27,000 miles ago. He said that there was no coverage. I asked why would these go bag with only 27,000 miles on the repair on only 116,000 miles on the vehicle. He said due to oil. The dealer has completed all oil changes the last 2-3 years as least after starting to have all the issues with oil consumption and other problems. All oil changes have been completed based on oil usage prompted by car. It seems that the issue is caused by the oil consumption and has just taken time for the rods/crank to give way. Chevy should issue recall for replacement of whole engine not just the pistons. If pistons are faulty due to lack of oil there are more issues underlying.

- Spotsylvania, VA, USA

Engine stalled out while driving and almost caused accident. Timing chain slipped and ruined my entire engine, no warnings, no signals or none of any kind. Reading alot of complaints about this same problem and there should of been a recall on this 2.4L engine from GM a long time ago! maintenance has been maintained and up to date since car was first driven off lot.

- Redford, MI, USA

Stalling out while sitting in drive at red light. Got up for work and turned truck on, sounded very rough. Put truck in reverse and took off and when stopping at a red light the rpms would move on their own, car starts bouncing, motor is rattling, and sometimes stalls out. I have to put the truck in neutral at every light for it to not rock back and fourth. Next day check engine light came out, readings indicated it was the throttle sensor body and the solenoids. I replaced all of these and truck is still running the same, and check engine light is still on. After doing research I have read well over 50 of the same complaint of these vehicles doing the same thing! we need help!

- Redford, MI, USA

My 2011 Equinox has experienced multiple problems since we purchased it beginning with the oil life monitoring system, which GM acknowledged, through a dangerous failure of the stabilitrak system in 2014 while in motion on multiple occasions (posted to nhsta), resulting in an engine rebuild in 2016, which GM took responsibility for. Unfortunately, the initial problems occurred beyond the lemon car limit in our state and continue today. In September 2017 I brought the vehicle to a Chevy dealer after noticing significant exhaust fumes in the cabin particularly while stationary during start up. It was diagnosed with a cracked manifold. The manifold had already been replaced in January of 2016 as part of an engine rebuild at GM's expense. This would therefore be the third manifold in this vehicle in only six years. Both the dealer and I filed with GM customer care to request coverage for the manifold replacement. I have not yet heard back but remain hopeful that GM will once again step up and take responsibility.

- West Linn, OR, USA

Reduced engine power /stabili trak light comes on when my vehicle is idle or stopped at a light. It sometimes shuts off but cranks back up while im sitting at a light. Usually when on driving on 95 the light doesnt come on except for this morning the light came on while I was on 95 when I was under 60 miles I had to pull over for a few minutes so the indication light goes off, my car will eventually loose power if the light is on and I try to try it.. if the light is off I can drive so I have to turn car off and sit for awhile before I can resume driving.

- Sicklerville, NJ, USA

Rough/loud idle with metal shavings in oil. Sometimes rough start up.

- Alvarado, TX, USA