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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 2
- Average Mileage:
- 79,200 miles
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The car always needed oil, and we did know why til the timing belt went and the engine had to be replaced and it cost us over $2850 then we found out GM put a bad spray oiler for the timing belt as for the going through so much oil we are unsure. I did hear of a lawsuit we just would like our money back for the motor replacement it's a very bad lemon GM on the 2.4 liter engine they made
- Bainbridge, NY, USA
Not long after my last oil change, my 2011 Chevy Equinox started a ticking sound upon acceleration which worsened to a loud knocking. I took it to a repair garage and told the mechanic what was happening. After hearing the engine knocking, he shut the car off and proceeded to check the oil. It was bone dry. The mechanic told me that the Chevy Equinox was notorious for its oil consumption causing the engines to blow, and that he was afraid my engine was ruined & would need replaced. He put four quarts of oil in the engine & the knocking stopped. Luckily, the engine continued to run and I was still able to drive it. But the mechanic told me it was a time bomb, and that because of its oil consumption the engine could blow at any time. When I got home I researched online regarding the Equinox and was shocked to find more and more people with the same problems with their Equinox and having to replace the engines. I also read about the recall on the Equinox for its oil consumption, and that most people were having great difficulty getting GM to do repairs, denying claims and giving them "the run-around". now I am trying to figure out how to get a different vehicle because I used all my money to buy this Equinox. I can't afford to replace an engine either. I am at a great loss being stuck with this "time bomb" that GM is responsible for but won't fix. I purchased this car used less than a year ago & it has 116,000 miles. I never received a recall notice or any papers from GM.
- New Martinsville, WV, USA
I am currently experiencing issue with my 2011 Chevy Equinox. Vehicle stalled while driving, idle's rough, and sounds like a rough. My vehicle has shut down multiple times while driving.
- San Jose, CA, USA
Excessive oil use. Burns 1 quart of oil per week. Requires 1 quart of oil every 300 miles. This is getting insanely expensive and annoying. No low oil light comes on but a check engine light does. I never let the engine start to knock before adding oil, but there is a serious problem here. And it sounds like lots of other people have reported the same issue. GM needs to seriously look into this before they get sued drastically.
- Winthrop, MN, USA
Excessive oil consumption, oil engine light does not alert when oil is low. Just checked oil dipstick is bare and I have 3000 miles to go before next oil change. Low oil alert does not alert to the issue this has happened twice since October 2020. It was only by chance that this was found, no warning signs that the vehicle was low on oil. Last oil change toom to dealership for oil change and it was stated the oil level didn't register on dipstick.
- Lapeer Twp, MI, USA
This 2011 Chevy Equinox is part of a class action lawsuit (ellen berman, et al. V. General Motors llc - case no. 2:18-cv-14371). GM knew about the excessive oil consumption and the lack of oil gauges, resulting in piston wear and failure, causing engines to seize, yet continued to manufacture them as is for years afterward. Had to have engine rebuilt, costing almost $4,000. Received denial of any reimbursement from analytics consulting llc, who is the settlement administrator. Vehicle is not worth selling to anyone, nor would I, in good conscience, put this rust bucket out there for someone else to have to deal with the oil issue. (continues to leak). Got upside-down on loan...had to use tax refund to pay it off. Would really like to be reimbursed for the engine repair and labor costs. It's the right thing for General Motors to do. Will never purchase another GM product! I am speaking on behalf of my young daughter, to whom this happened.
- Wiscasset, ME, USA
Car was using excess amounts of oil yet the oil light never came on. I had all regularly scheduled oil changes. It had begun make a clanking/rattling noise during acceleration. When I took it to the dealer to have it looked at, it was completely empty of oil and no oil leak. It was stated that my car had an oil consumption issue per service bulletin 15285C.
- Royersford, PA, USA
I have had constant high oil consumption, have had to replace vvt solenoids twice, timing and balance shaft chains had to be replaced, engine misfiring. Can barely go 2 months without any issues. Always something wrong. I've looked this up and many people have had similar issues with this engine.
- Winter Springs, FL, USA
Oil consumption issue with this ecotec 2.4L engine. Consuming at least a quart of oil a week due to faulty piston rings.
- New Hartford, NY, USA
I had gotten an oil change on September 4th 2020. A few days later I drove to Georgia to pick up my boyfriend the day we got back we stood home the entire day the following day I went to go turn on my car and go somewhere the car turned on and then it is immediately turned back off my car has not turned on since then and I don't know what's wrong with it.
- Kissimmee, FL, USA
Ice formed in the PCV breather tube, blocking the PCV system, causing pressure buildup and oil to explode out of the oil dipstick tube. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. This issue is specifically addressed in GM's tsb 14882, covering this vehicle. I was told the VIN was not covered, even though this is a 2011 Equinox with a 2.4L engine and they seem to have a widespread problem with PCV systems freezing up and causing a wide range of problems. I would like to be reimbursed for my tow and repair costs.
- Rochester, MN, USA
Oil wear out in two weeks N engine blew up.in the city street.
- Manitowoc, WI, USA
2.4 liter ecotech engine used in 2011 Chevy Equinox is in current recall by GM. GM is using VIN number to prevent recall repair to vehicle. Vehicle was purchased in 2018 during recall. Local dealer refused to repair with substantial cost up front. Dealer is aware of issue with vehicle from conversation with lead technician who had been instructed to deter any repair of this vehicle to up front costs only. VIN will not show recall due to General Motors cost of repair or replacement of engine.
- Sun Prairie, WI, USA
Car cut off while driving saying reduced engine power and service syabili track check engine light
- Maple Heights, OH, USA
Noticing excessive engine oil consumpion with out warning from the car's computer. The car does start to have operating issues and will chug and turn it self off if the oil does run low before I can catch it. The only system notification for this is a check engine light. No oil notifications appear.
- Chicago, IL, USA
Vehicle had excessive oil consumption due to piston ring wear. This lead to a bevy of other issues, icluding timing chain damage, manifold damage, selenoid damage, piston damage. Documents not available for upload due to originals being with class action attorneys
- Trenton, MI, USA
Many 2011 Equinoxs have had their timing chain recalls. Mine is at 9000 miles and needs a new timing chain
- Burt, NY, USA
Engine failure due to excessive oil consumption. Timing chain failure causing major damage to engine, fuel pump failure, catalytic converter failure due to excessive oil consumption.
- Roseville, CA, USA
The engine oil has been burning excessively having to put oil in it a week after oil change the engine now has died
- Folcroft, PA, USA
- Hickory, NC, USA