Engine excessive oil consumption sounding like a diesel when running. Then while looking into this issue with the place we change our oil at, all of a sudden no check engine lights on at all and it stalls at an intersection to find out the timing chain broke and now the whole engine needs to be replaced.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Vehicle had been stalling at least every other day for the past couple of months when stepping on the gas to go. It has turned off on several occasions when coming to a stop or red light at the point I step on the gas. Additionally, the vehicles engine sounds forced and trembles on it own on a daily basis, even when in park mode.

- Ontario, CA, USA

Vehicle stalled while driving on highway. Engine seized up while driving due to no oil. No dash indicators, lights, audible tones or other warnings were evident to indicate any problems with oil level, or oil pressure. Total engine failure resulted, leaving me stranded on the highway. General Motors' "2.4L ecotec" motors are known to exhibit severe excessive oil consumption, due to faulty piston rings. A class action lawsuit was settled in 2019, see 2.4 liter oil consumption litigation C/O analytics consulting llc P.O. Box 2003 chanhassen, mn 55317-2003

- Leander, TX, USA

The engine experiences excessive oil consumption due to faulty piston rings, the PCV system sucking oil into the intake, and the oil spray jets forcing more oil past the faulty piston rings.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Burns through oil very quickly have to put in more than should often to keep

- Lagro, IN, USA

High engine oil consumption caused by excessive piston ring wear leading to timing belt replacement and eventual complete engine failure at 75,831 miles

- Rochester, NY, USA

Due to faulty piston rings. My car burns oil like crazy. They haven't even issued out a recall or even bought back these cars with the faulty engine. I could be on the highway and my engine could go out at any moment. I go through maybe a quart of oil per week. I'm a college student and can't afford to fix this issue.

- Tyler, TX, USA

Multiple times, I would check my oil preparing for long drives, and I would have to add a quart or 2 of oil because the dipstick was dry. When I asked about it at the dealership, fox motor's negaunee, I was repeatedly told they were known for oil consumption. The last time we drove it, we were driving in marquette mi, when started to sound and run as if it's a diesel motor and the transmission shifted and ran like it was at half power. In the middle of traffic on the highway no higher than 35 mph. We drove it straight to the dealership; they brought it in for service and discovered the timing chain needed to be replaced. Once into service they discovered the rings had failed, it only had just over 84,000 miles, way too soon to have a timing belt failure, or an engine failure. At no time did the dealership mention getting oil consumption tests at our oil changes, when the consumption was brought up, nor were we advised there were service bulletins prior to the engine failure. This is not a rare instance, but has become a critical safety issue. In addition, the engine failure has happened more than once to consumers getting their motors rebuilt only to experience failure another time.

- Negaunee, MI, USA

Car had 90,000 miles when bought and with in two weeks it burned 4 qrts of oil have only had the car a month now just did a oil change a week ago and it's down 1.5 qrts and only drove 700 miles on this oil change

- Thief River Falls, MN, USA

Check engine light comes on, checked it out it says evap system code, is this a common problem or is it a recall I erased code and replace gas cap, still check engine light came back

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

The engine is burning oil and consuming oil with 4 quarts over 2,000 miles. The engine oil light is also not illuminating showing that the engine is low on oil. When this occurs it also causes the car to jump forward while stopped and the brake engaged.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she was able to drive to her residence. The contact stated the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the local dealer newberry motors Inc located at 1227 newberry ave, newberry, mi 49868, (906) 293-5104, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

- Fairborn, OH, USA

It has been burning oil since I have owned it. It also shakes real bad when applying the brakes. I have bought new rotors and pads and it still shakes no matter the speed I'm going.

- Troy, MO, USA

Excessive oil consumption starting at between 30-40K miles. Sometime in about 2016 or 2017. Started receiving some information about some excessive oil problems but that there was still a pending classaction suit in progress and that I didn't need to do anything because my vehicle was involved. Took the vehicle to a dealer on 4/4/20 and was told that an extended "special coverage" warranty had expired on 9/20/2019. I explained that I have been adding up to 5 quarts of oil between oil changes at 3,500 miles. Was told to do an oil consumption test which was completed on September 2, 2020 to verify that 4.5 qts of oil were added over 2,955 miles of operation. GM now refuses to cover the repair because the "special coverage" timeframe that I was never notified about (120K miles or 9/20/2019, whichever is first) has apparently ended and the vehicle had less than 60,000 miles on it at the time the extended coverage ended. I've been receiving litigation information about a suit and claims for reimbursement for expenses into early 2020, but nothing about how to get the problem fixed if I have never previously filed any claims. I have not kept receipts of every time I added oil, I just check the oil periodically when refilling gas and add as necessary. I just want GM to honor the extended coverage and do the repair on the piston assembly. The original factory installed piston assembly has been updated with a newer part to apparently fix the oil consumption issue which tells me that there was a defect in the original factory installed parts and that this is not a problem based on improper care or lack of maintenance by the owner.

- Dubuque, IA, USA

Engine is burning excessive oil consumption. Per mechanic this has affected timing chain, valves, pistons for which there was a recall. I do not recall receiving a notice of this recall. Mechanic said there was no/very little oil when I took to him to check what was causing vehicle to run ruff and sound ruff. He said parts were caked with oil. Mechanic suggested to take to dealer for recall kit repair.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

The timing chain jumped on my Equinox causing extensive damage to the engine. The valves are bent and it needs a new gasket because of this. It will cost $4500 to repair. $6700 for a new engine. I owe money on my vehicle. The timing chain has jumped before, the day after I purchased it in 2015 (even though it had been certified) and within the last month as well as electrical equipment malfunctioning, preventing me from starting the vehicle. I am not sure if the previous owner had issues. I am putting today's date as this is when I received the news of the cost of repair. I was at a stop light when she quit working on me. GM needs to recall these engines. I want my loan covered or a repair. I am hearing a lot of complaints with this model and have had nothing but issues. This is getting ridiculous.

- Traverse City, MI, USA

We purchased a 2012 Chevy Equinox in January 2020. We took it for the first oil change in May 2020 (mind you, during quarantine from March to may we rarely drove it) and for a knocking engine noise, only to discover the engine was burning oil. This is apparently a known issue with this year and model and the dealership did not mention any of this to us. We checked for recalls but this issue is not listed as a "recall". it is now September and we are having it serviced again for the same issue. We had the timing chain replaced in May. Again, the vehicle makes a rattling noise and is low on oil when we had the oil changed just four weeks ago. It is not draining oil, it is burning oil at an alarming rate.

- Oakwood, IL, USA

Drive side seat belt is not latching in place, I am not secure or safe. Seat belt will not safely lock in place. This happens stationary or in motion. Paperwork has been sent twice on the the replacement of my engine. Second time was paperwork was sent registered mail which did so rec'd in early Aug but I have still not rec'd a signature of recipient.which was required.

- Sidney, OH, USA

Vehicle is consuming oil which I know is a major problem with this year car and will cause my engine to go or cause me to get into an accident if not fixed. And there has not been a recall. The car company sold me this car knowing this problem. Getting oil changes once a month.

- Howell, NJ, USA

Engine needed to be replaced due to excessive oil burning and subsequent metal fragments. Car was not included in notice of excessive oil consumption from Chevy nor was it included in recent class action suit. Oil changes were performed as required. Owner was never informed of excessive oil consumption issue. Low oil warning light never came on. Owner was stalled on busy road while heading to repair shop to find out why the car was chugging. This stall became a safety issue for owner and other cars on the road. Cost of repair was $7793.44. Chevrolet corporation refused to assist with cost.

- Sarasota, FL, USA