PCV (pressurized crank case ventilation) system froze due to cold climate and poor design of the system.this issue caused the rear main seal of the motor to over pressurize which led to failure of the seal causing the motor to lose oil. The vehicle was in motion at time of the failure on a city street. The motor in my vehicle is not covered by General Motors, but all other 2.4L motors of this type are under some kind of coverage for the PCV system failure by GM. The defect with this motor is wide spread and GM is doing nothing to fix the problem. The motor is designed in a way as to if the rear main seal is compromised a large amount of work must be done to repair the problem. Like removing the transmission and intake manifold from vehicle. This adding up to a large repair bill for the consumer for a problem that should be fixed by GM.

- Clarksburg, WV, USA

The pvc valve froze causing the rear main seal to blow. This has now caused damage to the engine. The engine needs to be replaced along with the exhaust manifold. The total cost from the dealer is quoted at $7200. This vehicle also used large amounts of oil. I was driving on a city street when this occurred. The Chevy only has 80,000 miles on it.

- Franklin, WI, USA

My vehicle stalled at slow speeds. When gas pedal pressed the vehicle would rock back and forth then die. Very dangerous because it happened on the freeway. A year ago my vehicle was part of the oil consumption issues and the pistons and rings were changed. Now the 'I take camshaft solenoid' is affected possibly causing the current issue. I have done research and see that many people have had the same issues with the same vehicles. Why would something like this not be a recall?? it happened last year as well and was told that by changing the pistons and rings that that would solve the problem. Apparently it didn't.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

Engine light came on, had it serviced. Engine light came on again on the way to store and we lost power of car, steering locked. We were able to barely get it to the side of the highway almost getting rear ended by a semi. Car completely died and a huge pool of oil came out from under the car. Paid over $6,000 for a new engine and wiring and other parts because of the oil, because we were told there was not a recall. Guess what... drinking oil, oil leak, service engine light on. This was a new engine. Spent a bunch of money on car in 2014 have had major trouble with it!!! we are not made of money, but this 2013 is the worst car and dangerous too, despite what they say!!!!

- Morrison, OK, USA

The check engine light turned on at around 135,000 miles. Following that, the vehicle began losing power, the rpms started to randomly spike up, and it began consuming a lot of oil. When idling or coming to a top the vehicle will turn off or begin shaking really bad and then turn off. I have contacted the Chevy dealer and there is nothing they will do about it.

- Rutledge, TN, USA

A seal leak on the tvc valve leaks oil big time leaking engine oil. I know of one other vehicle with the same problem. GM has sent out notices to dealerships etc.. about this. It seems to me that this could be a safety issue if somebody was on the road and this happened.

- Waterford, ME, USA

My 2013 Chevrolet Equinox started consuming excessive amounts of oil. My car was at the randy reed GM dealership service department and I was advised that there has been a problem with the Equinox reported regarding this issue. I was advised that I would need to have my vehicle undergo an oil consumption test at 1000 and 2000 mile increments before GM would pay for the repair. When I took the car back at the 2000 check, it was discovered that it was using oil. It was 3 quarts low. I was then advised by the service department that only the 2012 Equinox model was covered for this problem. GM paid for the same repair on the 2012 model but has not issued any special circumstance for the 2013 although they are aware that the problem continues on the 2013 model. The dealership advised that they were having problems getting the parts due to the number of defective parts needing to be replaced. I spoke with GM customer service and was advised although she "sympathized with me" GM would not pay for the repair. It is a known defect in the vehicles but GM is choosing to ignore the other model years. The vehicle will continue to use oil at an excessive rate and is subject to causing the engine to fail or catch fire if the repair is not performed.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

600 mile trip for christmas. Car would idle rough at stops and stalled numerous times as starting out. The root cause is excessive oil consumption on this direct fuel injection GM 2.4 liter engine. GM has known about this problem and has put out a tsb extending the warranty for 2011-2012 models with this problem, but are making it extremely difficult for consumers to take advantage of this warranty work. The internet car forums are full of consumers complaining about this defect and GM's lack of concern in addressing the issue. I hope it doesn't take someone being killed before the problem is resolved. The engine defect is known to effect a percentage of Chevy equinoxes, GM terrains and several other GM models from the 2010through 2017 model years. Google search Chevy Equinox "excessive oil consumption."

- Grayling, MI, USA

December 18, 2018 I purchased a 2013 Equinox following leasing the vehicle for a year. Over the years it has consumed oil more than expected; however, it now burns approximately 3 qts of oil every 2K miles. I have contacted multiple Chevy dealerships in my area and they have all told me I would need to bring the vehicle in for an 'oil consumption test' which I would have to pay for. Any repairs required following the test would also be at my expense. After reading all of the reviews and comments I now believe Chevrolet knew about the problem and is doing nothing about it. I do not plan purchasing a Chevy or GMC vehicle again.

- San Bruno, CA, USA

Check engine light comes on and off for no reason. Rpms spike when ideling and vehicle physically jumps forward. Vehicle turns off while driving when coming to stop at intersection.

- Omaha, NE, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. While the vehicle was idling, an abnormal noise was heard from the engine compartment and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to friendly auto sales (5800 S zarzamora St, san antonio, tx 78211, (210) 927-4300) where it was diagnosed that the camshaft failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the barometric pressure sensor, intake air humidity sensor, sensor reference voltage a, intake air temperature sensor circuit low P11C2, mask or volume air flow a, intake air temperature sensor two circuit low P0097, 90113 intake air one circuit high input, and P11C2 intake air humidity sensor circuit low voltage failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,986.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil. The contact had to add oil after every 500 miles. The dealer (walker Chevrolet, 3940 carothers pkwy, franklin, tn 37067) stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Thompsons Station, TN, USA

Just as everyone else has stated, my 2013 Equinox is burning oil and stalls at slow speeds or a stop. I took it to my dealership several times towards the end of my 5 year extended warranty, and they kept "fixing things". the most recent fix was one month after my extended warranty ended, and the repairs were close to $4,000. This repair involved replacing pistons/rings and replacing the timing chain. The very next day following this expensive repair, I drove it to work and it stalled 14 times, due to slowing/stopping of rush-hour. I almost had an accident merging onto the highway, because other drivers assumed I was "moving with the flow" and they don't stop. I immediately called the dealership... they have my car now and said they will look at it and "try something else". over several few months prior to this, they did the oil consumption test, reset the timing chain, and a bunch of other things (it was still under the 5-yr extended warranty then). I asked why there was no recall", and they told me because none of this was safety-related. How is this not safety issue"! as I mentioned, they currently have my vehicle, and I fear what the repairs will be for another attempt as solving the problem. I feel like the dealership is trying their best, but perhaps their hands are tied. If the NHTSA determines this not to be a safety issue, then it certainly should be considered fraud on behalf of Chevy corporation.

- Butler, PA, USA

On Oct. 23, 2018, engine light came on in the morning. Called onstar in afternoon for code;onstar did not provide code but said it should be serviced asap and made appointment at nearby dealership for next morning. That evening when braking to leave a parking area, the engine completely died/stalled out. Had car towed to dealer. Dealer replaced solenoid sensor.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

Oil indicator and screen flashed message to sop car immediately. I was on the freeway and forced to try to get to the berm. I had to get out of the car and walk to the store from the freeway to purchase oil. A new oil change had just been performed 2000 miles before so the car wasn't due for an oil change yet. This car has the ecotec 2.4 liter engine and is consuming oil at an alarming rate. It consumed 3.5 quarts within 2000 miles. This could result in sudden engine failure on the freeway or elsewhere.

- Eastlake, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that she noticed every week the oil got low in her vehicle, but she did not see the oil on the engine or the ground. The vehicle was taken to a dealer courtesy motors sales Inc. (3100 pleasant valley blvd, altoona, pa 16602, 814-942-9000) who diagnosed the vehicle had excessive oil consumption, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000. The VIN was not available.

- Duncansville, PA, USA

I was informed that the oil level was low and that the vehicle is burning oil at a rapid pace during a visit to a Chevrolet dealership this year. They suggested a repair to replace the pistons and rings. Estimated cost of the repair os $3,970. Chevrolet Equinox is know to have problems with excessive oil burning and they even announced a 16118 ' excessive engine oil consumption notice in 2017. I suspect the problem has carried over to the 2013 model and would like this to be researched. Thanks.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil. The failure caused the oil levels in the vehicle to be low no matter how much oil was added to the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no open recalls and could not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 109,000.

- Crucible, PA, USA

Got oil change at Chevy in March 2018, stopped driving April 4 because of maternity leave. Started driving in late may and my car starts dying randomly when idling at stop lights. Then check engine goes on. I call Chevy and my warranty was up in late April. I pleed stating I was on maternity and doctor order to not drive. They would not busge. So my husband who is a mechanic checks changes the oil, it's bone dry, as if they had never changed it. Keep in mind I had taken it to a dealership and barely drove the car since. So he flushed the engine with oil a few times to really clean it out, changes the filter, and then fills her up. The codes and all data and replaces the intake and ehaust solenoids...still the check engine light comes on and car dies at idle. We suspect oil excessive consumption broke the timing chain guides, but will not know until he can take apart the engine. Until then I am checking oil weekly and filling oil about every 3 weeks. This oil consumption is absurd. I am filing a complaint with yourlemonlawrights.com

- Palatine, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 10 mph, smoke appeared under the hood resulting in a fire. The fire was detected from under the engine. The local fire department extinguished the fire and a fire report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

- Goshen, IN, USA