10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,754 miles

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problem #71

Nov 032022

Equinox

  • miles
While driving in November of 2022 my truck started to make some really horrific noises. Got it into a shop who proceeded to tell me that my transfer case basically exploded. While trying to research my options for repair ( which this & extensive oil burning and consumption seem to be very common on this year, make, and, model) I learned through GM that my truck also has a branded title which wasn't disclosed to me at purchase from a dealership, because they said they didn't klnow. I don't know if this all ties into the branded title, but I feel like there needs to be a recall to address the faulty transfer case and the excessive oil consumption.

- Lancaster, PA, USA

problem #70

Sep 082022

Equinox 4-cyl

  • miles
SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE AND MADE CAR PAYMENT ONE, I THOUGHT THIS WAS THE BEST VEHICLE FOR ME. THEN SHORTLY THERE AFTER CAME THE RECALLS/PROBLEMS (Catalytic Converter, Electrical System inside the vehicle, and last but not least, the Engine. I have to make sure I take the vehicle in 1000-1500 miles early than normal because of the oil is low and the vehicle. The vehicle starts to vibrate/shake in the steering wheel and making noise that I know that it is time for the Oil Change. This vehicle has been not at all what I thought it was. I have spoken to someone at GM, which was supposed to get back to me. Please call for more information. [XXX]. Really would like to resolve this. If this vehicle is not safe for My 3-year-old granddaughter that I have in the vehicle or myself that I have put my TRUST and money in. I would love to give you my vehicle and you can drive your love ones and yourself to Doctor and other places you need to go. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #69

Jun 052022

Equinox

  • miles
I was driving along and all of a sudden heard and felt a crunching underneath my car. I went directly home and upon shutting my vehicle off, it ran for a few seconds more before quitting. There was also fluid(gear oil) pouring out from underneath my car. No warning lamps or messages. I had the vehicle towed to a mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel pump and transfer case were non operational.

- Tomahawk , WI, USA

problem #68

Apr 192022

Equinox

  • miles
I was driving on the highway and the stabilitrak light came on as well as the power steering, ABS, traction control light and engine light then my car literally slowed down and had no power. I was doing 60 mile an hour and it down shifted to almost 5 miles an hour

- West Columbia , SC, USA

problem #67

Mar 092022

Equinox

  • 168,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift out of PARK and the key would not move, preventing the contact from turning off the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the service air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact initially called the dealer where they informed him to tow the vehicle to the dealer location. The contact then called AAA where they were able to reset the gear box; the contact was then able to shift the vehicle into the DRIVE and drove to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure with a defective gear box; the vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer while they awaited for the parts to repair the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V502000 (Electrical System, Power Train) however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #66

Sep 252021

Equinox

  • miles
ON 9/25/21, MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE TEMPERTURE LIGHT AND THE CHECK OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. WHEN THE SERVICE MAN CHECKED THE OIL HE SAID THERE WAS ALMOST NO OIL LEFT IN THE ENGINE. MY DASHBOARD SAID THAT I HAD 18% OIL.THE ENGINE WAS ALSO MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND STOPPING WAS DIFFICULT. THE DEALERSHIP DID AN OIL CHANGE AND TALKED TO ME ABOUT HAVING THE PISTONS CHANGED, CLOSE TO $3,000. I HAD HEARD THE ENGINE NOISE ONCE BEFORE, i BOUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE PERSON REFUSED TO DO AN OIL CHANGE AND HE DID NOT CHECK MY OIL. THE OIL PERCENTAGE AT THAT TIME WAS BETWEEN 33 AND 38%. THE SERVICE PERSON KEPT RANTING THAT THE COMPANY WAS NOT GOING TO PAY FOR THE OIL CHANGE IT WAS TOO EARLY. I HAVE A BUYER PROTECTION PLAN THAT PAYS FOR MY OIL CHANGES. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS TO KNOW HOW BAD THE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM IS SO THEY ARE HAVING ME COME TO THE DEALERSHIP SO THEY CAN CHECK MY OIL IN BETWEEN THIS OIL CHANGE. A FEW DAYS AFTER THE OIL PROBLEM, I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL FROM GM ALERTING ME FOR THE FIRST TIME ABOUT THE OIL CONSUMPTION VRS. DASH BOARD OIL CONSUMPTION USAGE AS INDICATED BY THE CARS COMPUTER. ACCORDING TO ONE OF THE SERVICE PERSONS, GENERAL MOTORS HAS KNOWN ABOUT THE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM BUT THEY HAVE NOT ALERTED THEIR CUSTOMERS. MY WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED, BOTH MY HUSBAND AND I RELY ON SOCIAL SECURITY AS OUR SOURCE OF INCOME. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AND ENGINE FIRE, LOSS OF LIFE COULD HAVE HAPPENED. GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD HAVE ISSUED A RECALL AND ALERTED THEIR CUSTOMERS OF THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM, INSTEAD OF CHOOSING TO IGNORE IT. THEY SHOULD REALIZE THAT A DEAD CUSTOMER CAN NOT DRIVE A CAR. IF THE ENGINE HAD BLOWN UP BECAUSE OF THE INACCURATE OIL READING, ALERTING THE CUSTOMER SOONER MAY HAVE PREVENTED THE PROBLEM. PRO ACTIVE WORKS BETTER THAN HIDING YOUR HEAD IN THE SAND. I AM TELLING YOU ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SO THAT OTHERS NEVER EXPERIENCE WHAT I DID. THIS MAY BE THE LAST GM CAR I EVER BUY.

- Bristol, CT, USA

problem #65

Oct 162021

Equinox

  • 73,539 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while pulling into the driveway, the vehicle was shuddering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain had fractured and caused engine damage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,539.

- Cedar Bluff, VA, USA

problem #64

Mar 202021

Equinox

  • 155,000 miles
My 2013 Equinox has a oil consumption issue and a engine noise, causing the engine to turn off while driving, loosing the power brakes, steering causing loos of control of the vehicle

- Springdale, AR, USA

problem #63

Dec 182019

Equinox

  • miles
Class action lawsuit for piston ring oil failure resulting in high oil consumption. Chevy arbitrator is denying claims leaving customers to deal with their problem. Ant knowledgeable mechanic knows when the engine is not holding oil, multiple things can break and blow, but Chevy denies these things because they are not covered in the class action lawsuit.

- Alexandria, OH, USA

problem #62

Feb 012020

Equinox

  • 150,000 miles
The stabilitrak says reduced engine

- Texarkana, AR, USA

problem #61

Dec 182020

Equinox

  • 84,000 miles
84,000 miles, transfer case housing cracked. Dealer stated that the side was "blown out" due to internal damage. Car started to lose power, and strong smell of burnt fluid. Drove straight to dealership. New transfer case installed for $2,600. Of course, the 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty was only for 5 year. This car is 7 years.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

problem #60

Nov 122020

Equinox

  • 101,716 miles
After performing a diagnostic check on January 15th 2021, I was informed by jefferson Chevrolet that my engine light was on because of the timing chain and misfiring pistons. I have not had this car six months. It has a hundred and one thousand miles on it and I have been excessively adding oil. Even the prior visit in December 2020, the representative at jefferson Chevrolet in detroit Michigan informed me that my car had no oil after a recent oil change and that he could not perform any inspections until they perform another oil change. I would like information on how to receive payment from the manufacturer to repair my vehicle.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #59

Dec 012019

Equinox

  • 110,000 miles
Excessive oil consumption with no warning light

- Luana, IA, USA

problem #58

Sep 092020

Equinox

  • miles
Severe oil consumption I'm adding oil constantly

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #57

Nov 072020

Equinox

  • 103,000 miles
While traveling less than 2 miles from home at about 40 mph on a smooth straight road the vehicle made a sudden jerk like slamming on brakes. Made control difficult momentarily

- Belleville, MI, USA

problem #56

Sep 252020

Equinox

  • miles
On more than one occasion my Equinox turned off while I was driving. The first time it happened I was driving home (on the streets), and when I slowed down to turn and began to step on the accelerator the SUV turned off. In the middle of the street. Another time it happened on the freeway while I was driving through slow traffic. Once again, after having to slow down, when I stepped on the accelerator the SUV turned off. On the freeway!!! I could've been killed and I wouldn't have been at fault for it. This is a deadly issue with this SUV. I've had this Equinox since the beginning of 2019 and I keep up with the maintenance on it. I should not be having life threatening issues with this SUV

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #55

Jun 112020

Equinox

  • 139,000 miles
So first started to use oil more than it should between changes but it would be just 1 quart low it would knock. Than transfer case went out than a wheel bearing went out. I like my car but it's stuff I keep maintained but seems like every time I turn around something goes wrong. Now when you open the door an the keys are in my hand I hear a clicking noise like the computer is one in it also once an awhile you can smell gas not always. It's like it's costing money to fix it on stuff that shouldn't go bad if you maintain it. I talked to four other people who own Equinox an different year rang from 2011 to 2017 with same issues. Why is it we the public have to fix issues when you maintain the car!! I don't want to trade but if it goes down again it's going to be trade for a non Chevy car I have had Chevy since I started driving 40 plus years my second Equinox never had issues with the first one like I have this one. I changed batter in it thinking it would take care of the clicking but it didn't I almost don't want to drive it to my doctors appointments which are quit often due to will it die on me an leave me stranded on the road

- Zumbrota Mn, MN, USA

problem #54

Jan 192019

Equinox

  • miles
I use excessive amount of oil and now my motor is acting up I have to put two quarts in a week and was not told at purchase I bought my vehicle January of 2019 I'm under the 120 000 miles this I noticed about 2weeks I had to have my vehicle in the same week I bought it cause of issues and it was a 2000 repair after I already paid 13,000 for it. I love the vehicle but my motor is knocks and it's getting worse

- Albert Lea, MN, USA

problem #53

Nov 162019

Equinox

  • 99,567 miles
Motor when I got it they told me they did have it check and there as no recalls on it. I drive it for about a moth an the motor stated to make a ticketing nose check the oil an it was about around a 1,000 miles it needed an oil change when I had it change it look like it had not been change in a long time. An around the same time again I check the oil again it was a low again so I had it change again this time the oil filter look good it to look the first time, like it had not been change. Then it started skipping and like it did want to stay crack up like it wanted to cut off on, it still doing it hardly ever drive it then the transmission started to act up I started to have it not wanting to change gears but then it stop. It does it now sometimes. I'll check the time and it usually slow than want it supposed to be, also the locks do not work most off the time when I push the button most of the time an also the car want start sometimes in the morning when I go to crack it up with the key. I been having problems with the air conditioner, first the freon went out the first time I use it, also then it started to make nose when I turn around are turn a corner and the freon would turn a corner then it started to leak inside the car when I was standing at a stop signal would stop leaking so much when I would go that just started I finally looked up recalls an seen that all these things were in a recall of May 19, 2019 I bought my car in Oct 19, 2019. They said they were no recalls, but when I looked it recalls it had every thing wrong with it that all the recalls was on there an a few extras' they also sued and they do not put my car in the problems areas.

- Hephzibah, GA, USA

problem #52

Feb 282020

Equinox

  • 86,000 miles
Has metal shavings in system. Very dangerous!!! kept up with maintenance & oil changes. Vehicle jerks, check engine comes on stalls out of no where. Mechanics saycommon problem they deal with.. must recall or get sued!!

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

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