Had to have both converters replaced and they replaced the upstream O2 sensor as well. November 13, 2018 the car would barely pull a hill, and would act like it was going to cut off. We replaced the downstream O2 sensor which took care of the check engine light, and then we did an oil change on November 17, 2018. We have kept up with all the maintenance as recommended with dexos oil. The car is still acting very sluggish and lurches or revs to a higher RPM while driving at times. After the oil change to December 15th, I had put an additional gallon and a half of oil in the car besides what was put in during the oil change. On December 15th, went to check the oil and noticed a slimy yellowish white substance in the oil cap of the car. Advised me to clean the cap out real good and dry it out. Do an oil change to make sure the oil looked fine and was not cloudy. We also checked the antifreeze to make sure there was no oil present. We did another oil change and did everything our dealership told us to do, found the oil looked fine, but smelled of gas. That is when we started looking online and found the other complaints. Right now don't have the thousands of extra funds to send it to the shop or replace the engine, but from other complaints that looks like what is going to have to happen. Saturday spoke with a tech at a Chevrolet dealership and he said it is a known issue with my car, and that GM sent out a bulletin in 2017 but that my car would not be covered as it is over the 140,000 miles limit since my car is currently 165,000 miles on it. We are currently checking the oil every 2-3 days and putting oil in as needed, as this week along we have added almost 2 quarts of oils and have went less than 200 miles. I refuse to drive it on the highway as I'm afraid that something is going to happen and I'm going to be in an accident, so I take all back roads.

- Maysville, GA, USA

My 2012 Equinox has about 122,000 miles on it. I bout it in 2012, new. About 3 weeks ago, it frequently began to jerk and almost stall out when in drive and at a stop. I would have to put it in neutral most times to keep it from jerking so hard. It also ran very loudly. Then a few days ago the engine light came on, but then went off after I filled up my gas tank. I took my car to the dealership yesterday and they said my car was low on oil, so I told them that it was due for an oil change and they did. But the also said that I needed to replace my timing chain, which would be about $2000 dollars and they said that my car may be burning oil and if that's the case then I would need to replace timing chain and pistons and the price would be double. I picked my car up yesterday after the oil was changed and the care drove fine. Then, this afternoon while in the car line to pick up my son from school. My car completely stalled out while in drive and at a complete stop. It easily restarted but then stalled out again about 2 minutes late in the line. I was able to make it home after that but I am now concerned for my family's safety when driving a car that stalls out while in drive. I read up on my vehicle and found that there are numerous complaints from others with the same make, model, and year. Something definitely needs to be done about this as GM doesn't seem to care. Thank you.

- Centerton, AR, USA

Sudden loss of oil.

- Belle Vernon, PA, USA

Car is using excessive amounts of oil. Car is maintained on a regular basis. Oil is being checked every 2-3 days due to amount of oil being used at which time I have to add about 2 quarts of oil to car. I habe only had car 17 months and have already replaced both oxygen sensors both catalyst convertors and done 3 oil changes. Only use oil with dexos in it as recommended. Check engine like has come on a couple times with code saying running too rich. Oil smells like gasoline on the stick. Habe also had a white slimey substance on the oil cap. Spoke with repair tech at Chevy dealership and he stated its a known issue with my engine. Bullentin does not cover my car since I have 165,000 miles on it.

- Maysville, GA, USA

This vehicle frequently loses charge on battery battery and alternator are new. Vehicle has less than 70K miles also throws up computer codes radio turns on and off when it wants to. I purchased it used with 40K miles and has been a problem since. I have quotes for over 2K in repairs and was told at time of purchase all recalls were cared for. Was purchased certified preowned from a dealership. Every time I fix something there's another problem.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

Exhaust cam shaft solenoid valve replaced 3 times within 1 year. Cam shaft intake accuator replaced 1 time. Engine check light came on while traveling on freeway. Error code P0014/P0013 confirmed by dealership at time of repairs. Recently had front windshield wiper transmission failed. Also while traveling via freeway during a heavy rain storm this car has 58000 miles at this time and very well maintained.

- Ravensdale, WA, USA

Briefly, for the last month and a half I have experienced rough idle on start and rough idle & stall with the car losing power and going dead at red lights and in traffic while in drive. I took the car to the auto mechanic and stored codes suggested replacing O2 sensors, the catalytic converter and a tune-up would resolve the issue; I replaced all of the above to the tune of 1400.00; the issue of rough idling, stall & losing power, going dead at the light/ sitting in traffic has not resolved. The 2012 Equinox is not safe to drive; it just keeps stalling and going dead/losing power while in drive. I have spent almost $1400 trying to diagnose and fix this issue since December 1. my car does not have the cel but still idles roughly, stalls and loses power/stops randomly at red lights and in traffic. I have been unable to safely use the 2012 Equinox for approximately three out of the four weeks of December. Out of frustration I googled my experiences with the car and discovered that this apparently is a common issue that was found in the 2011 model (see NHTSA id# 10430919; 10437891; 10499684 & 10413320. Recall#11195 & 12312. Bulletin #PI0562, pi0202A, pip4716 & PI0469). Apparently this issue was not fixed or addressed in subsequent models as I have been unable to locate a service bulletin or recall although my car a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is having the same issue. The consumer should not have to pay 1,000's of dollars diagnosing and fixing known manufacture defects. Subsequent vehicles made after the issue was found in th 2011 should have been fixed or should be covered under service bulletins & recalls especially since the car idles rough when starting, loses power and cuts off while in drive with your foot on the brake in stop & go highway traffic or at street red lights- this is very unsafe and can result in an unnecessary accident or even god forbid a fatality.

- Cedar Hill, TX, USA

Exhaust manifold cracked. So many other complaints. Is there a service bulletin available for this issue?

- Abingdon, VA, USA

Recalled motor was recalled due to engine oil consumption GM failed to replace bearings and hone cylinders that showed signs of burning dealer agreed to replace pistons rings and pistons nothing else.did not do any much to resolve motor problem should have repalced motor completly

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Car stalls and jerks really hard under light acceleration, the check engine light comes on and stays on when it happens, had it checked and it shows bad camshaft sensor, but it has been replaced and still have the same issue, this is all after they fixed my engine from using too much oil. It starts fine and idles fine but stalls and jerks under acceleration, but it doesn't always do this, it mainly happens when you drive a few miles stop at the store then go back out and start it up. Which it still starts just fine, then when you go to take off it does the stall/jerk when you try to accelerate. I'm not the only one with this vehicle and issue and something needs to be done.

- Decatur, TN, USA

There was a recall for major oil consumption so I took it to the dealer and they checked, said everything was good...bs!! I changed oil in Oct, completely dry in Dec! I have had to replace intake/exhaust position actuators twice now. Fluttering sound in the engine when cranked. Now I have (4) different codes 3 of which pertain to fuel pressure reg/system rail and the other once again for the position actuator. And it ran fine before being parked in garage for only a couple hours, once started it shook and vibrated violently.

- Canton, OH, USA

1.excessive oil consumption from day 1 - was told it was normal, 2.fluttering sound in the engine when cranked. 3.idling rough for a looooonnnng time. 4. replaced both intake & exhaust cam sensors 5. removed and replaced fan drive belt. 6.car started shifting roughly. 7. started idling so low that I had to keep my foot on the gas so it wouldn't shake violently and cut off. Mostly when I was stopped but started shaking and cutting off when I just slow down. Same thing when I back up. Also when I slow down to make a turn. Last time I drove it (2 days ago) it shook violently and cut off on me 4 times. Waiting for the dealer to call me back now.. please make GM/Chevrolet do a recall!!! thanks for your help!

- Sherrills Ford, NC, USA

I have a 2012 Chevy Equinox with under 76,000 miles on it tell me it need a new timing chain. The cramshaft position has issues. I turned the car on one day to go to work and the check engine light can on I'm being told that's the issue. I'm not understanding how a car 6 years old needs engine work to this extent!?

- Greensboro, NC, USA

Engine starting using 1 1/2 quarts of oil every 400 miles if we drive 1000 miles engine light come on this is a 2012 Chevy Equinox dealer said they will rebuild the motor under the extended warranty we will wait and see what other problems arise out of this rebuild....problems we never had before

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

The engine is burning oil at excessive rates. Once the oil is low the oil light is not coming on. The engine will stall, buck, or shift into 2nd gear faster than normal causing the car to lurch. It is very dangerous when driving to have the car stall or when going from a stop to pressing the gas and have the car lurch forward. This has happened while in motion and caused me to loose control of the car briefly. The car has stalled when coming to a stop and caused cars to nearly rear end me. The car has also stalled when accelerating.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

Frozen PCV valve caused pressure in the engine which caused main seal of engine to blow out and all the oil drains out of the engine.the vehicle was in motion.on city streets just driving in the winter. It will cost $2000 for repairs

- Gilson, IL, USA

My 2012 Equinox, with just under 87,000 miles was going through a quart of oil about every 1,000 - 1,500 miles. Driving home recently, it just died on me. Fortunately, I was able to coast to the side of the road. I had it towed to a garage and was told I needed a new engine. They said the timing chain stretched and there were multiple bent valves and broken rocker arms. I got a second opinion and they found the same thing. I had a GM dealership replace the engine with a used one that has 23,000 miles. Needing it for work, I had them do it right away. After doing some research, I found these are not uncommon problems. I called GM with my complaint but they just keep 'elevating' my complaint. Which is apparently their way of just passing it on to another person who will tell me there's nothing they can do about it. The last person told me they couldn't help me because I replaced the engine with a used one. I'm waiting for another call, but I don't expect any help from them.

- Auburn, MI, USA

The vehicle burns oil and the gas pedal occasionally stops working while driving and the steering wheel locks. I was driving on a street downtown in a city and the gas pedal stopped working in the middle of the street and the steering wheel would not turn. I had to restart the car to get it to work again.

- Rockford, IL, USA

Bought my 2012 Equinox 9/2012. In February 2013 my SUV made a loud noise and wouldn't start. Had it towed to dealership and they replaced the motor. Today when I was driving my vehicle showed "reduced engine power" and slowed to almost a stop. I made it home but not sure if it's driveable now. I'm a nurse and was in home health until this last year, so my vehicle has high mileage. 113,000. But even at that you'd think spending $23,000 on a new vehicle it would last longer then 5 years.

- Norman, OK, USA

My Equinox began "bucking" one evening on my way home from work. I have changed the oil regularly (every 5000 miles) and was unaware of any issues with this model having excessive oil consumption problems. I brought to my local mechanic- he informed me that there was actually oil in the tailpipe and that these vehicles were known for having oil consumption issues. I arranged to have the vehicle towed to a Chevrolet dealer- I did not want to drive it as it was a huge safety concern with the engine bucking and possibly stalling in traffic. The Chevrolet dealer had it for the whole week and eventually told me it had "jumped timing". joe the service manager at central Chevrolet in West springfield, MA told me they would have to see if there was further damage - ie to the valves. So the next call I get is from the warranty administrator at the dealer- she tells me I need a new engine and that Chevrolet will cover 30% of the replacement - would I like to have it done" I ask her- well you tell me they will cover 30% but 30% of what" she said that my share would be $ 5100. This was not acceptable- a vehicle with 48,000 miles and the engine needs to be replaced. It sounds like Chevrolet knew of the issue with this engine as evident by the numerous complaints and class action online. Had they notified owners appropriately and had the appropriate warning systems in the vehicles then this would not have happened. This has the potential to be a huge safety concern as people use these vehicles to Transport family members to school, work, etc. If these vehicles run this way and even stall in traffic then there is huge potential for serious injury and/or death. I have tried to speak with General Motors directly, but they have not responded with acceptable remedy. Please help the owners of these vehicles get the appropriate help - and to help keep their families safe.ty

- Chicopee, MA, USA