10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,777 miles

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problem #51

Mar 012021

Equinox

  • miles
Excessive oil consumption. I have had to refill the oil more often than usual and oil changes have been needed prior to reaching the 3,000 - 5,000 miles and before 3 months. This was even after the initial recall was repaired. It has continued to do this.

- Alton, TX, USA

problem #50

Dec 112022

Equinox

  • miles
Rear main seal and not available for inspection. Losing oil too fast and will make car stall when driving it and cause an accident also can ruin motor when driving it. Vehicle was inspected by auto mechanics and needs to be fixed but the 2013 year there was never a recall for this issue. There were no signs of symptoms at all. This started to happen back in December 2022.

- Elkhart , IN, USA

problem #49

Jul 282022

Equinox

  • miles
UNKNOWN. This particular make & model has an oil consumption recall & a recall on the piston rings due to the oil consumption. I have owned the vehicle since 2019 & have had issues with it every since it was purchased. It was taken to the dealership for idling & a rear knocking consistent noise & they could not find the issue & they were even aware that had recalls but could not find an issue or even offer to fix the recall issue. Now, the past year it has been consuming oil & it has completely stop operating & smokes like crazy. The check engine light is not even on & the car is feeling like it is overheating as well. Still, there are no warning or check engine lights on. The car is not giving any codes on a diagnostic meter. Last year the check engine light came on & all fluids were changed & air intake & valves were replaced as well. I have received both recall letters after purchase but was unsuccessful at getting anyone to locate or search for the recall issue. Our safety was compromised as the car just completely stopped going in traffic & could have caused someone else to hit it due to it stalling. I am not certain at what component has failed but the complete system is inoperable. UNKNOWN cause.

- Calhoun, GA, USA

problem #48

May 132022

Equinox

  • miles
Excessive oil loss. Must check oil every two day. Engine clicking.

- Washington , PA, USA

problem #47

Apr 122022

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, thank God there were no cars near nor behind me, it would have killed me and my daughter So now the service stabilitrak light is on / the check engine light is on / the power steering light and break light comes on and then goes off. The diagnostic read says -€" 1.)P0575 Cruise Control switch, 2.)P0700, 3.)U0101 - loss communication with transmission control module replace, 4.)Transmission input shaft speed sensor, 5.)Replace transmission electrical hydraulic control module, 6.)U0073 CAN bus Communication Is there a recall on this -€" this is very dangerous!!!

- West Columbia , SC, USA

problem #46

Apr 022022

Equinox

  • miles
Engine light

- Bethel Park, PA, USA

problem #45

Jan 142022

Equinox

  • miles
My 2013 Equinox has a plugged PCV system. Ironically, this is the same EXACT issue related to a Special Coverage Adjustment put out by Chevy. Special Coverage Adjustment 14882. My car falls into the timeframe of 10 years and under $120,000 to have this covered for free but they say my VIN wasn't included in this Special Adjustment. Because my part wasn't made a plant who decided to put out this bulletin, I am just screwed? Dealer had an Equinox in the shop at the same time as mine with the EXACT issue, his car was older than 2013 but his VIN was included. Clearly this is an issue and it isn't right to assume that maybe some parts were missed and can still have the issue even if they weren't made at a particular plant. I want an answer as to why they aren't willing to at least pay half when they are claiming some responsibility and just trying to tell me that my particular part has reached the end of it's life and nothing to do with the VIN's that are included in this adjustment. That is a poor excuse. I was dropping my daughter off at work when all this noise started happening and made it the couple blocks home. Now it has been sitting at the shop for 6 weeks while I have been trying to figure this out. Luckily my other daughter has a car I have been able to use for immediate needs but this is beyond ridiculous. This is a safety issue and something that is a problem with Chevy and no one wants to take ownership.

- Delaware, OH, USA

problem #44

Feb 182022

Equinox 4-cyl

  • miles
2013 Chevrolet Equinox. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs made to vehicle. The consumer stated the catayltic convertor failed while being driven. The vehicle happened to fail across the street from a repair shop. The vehicle was repaired at the local shop. The consumer later was informed of a recall. The manufacturer denied reimbursing the repair cost due to aftermarket parts being used for the repair.

- Lake Villa, IL, USA

problem #43

Jun 262021

Equinox

  • miles
My car received a recall and special coverage notice some months ago and the recall part for the oxygen sensor was fixed but the special coverage they are not wanting to fix the dealership or Gm motors. My Cadillac converter made my pistons go bad because of the oil consumption and there was an open special coverage that I was not notified of last year in 2020 that closed and that would cover the piston ring where so they-€™re saying they will not cover it anymore even though it was caused by the Cadillac converter that is in the special coverage that is still open for 2022. The dealership at the Chevrolet here in my hometown tells me they are not going to fix it because the coverage is expired on both ends and they-€™re tired of dealing with me and to go pick up my car. They have also even recommended me to just fill it up with oil every 2500 miles when in reality it-€™s not even driving those 2500 miles When it eats up the oil. I am risking my car engine blowing out due to this. I am only 19 years old I got this car start my first job and I need it for my job I am risking losing my employment due to this also. They even recommended me that I could drive to my job that-€™s two hours at a distance back-and-forth so that would be four hours a day and that nothing would happen the next day my engine light turned on showing that the oil fill line was very low. Then they are saying that my paperwork is expired but it is not plus on the paperwork for the special coverage it say that if it is aspired to still fix the deal with the oil consumption. They are taking advantage of me because I am a young woman who is only 19 and they think that I do not know anything about it I feel unsafe driving my car and I want them to fix what needs to be fixed. They are telling me they will not fix it anymore even though the special coverage is still current and they are tired of dealing with me.They told me to go pick up my car because they will not fix it. I am tired of not being heard.

- Enid, OK, USA

problem #42

Mar 182018

Equinox

  • miles
While traveling down one of the main highways outside of Stillwater Ok. While heading into Stillwater our 2013 Equinox lost power and died. We were almost rear ended my a semi. Thank goodness he swerved and we were able to partially be able to coast to the side of the road. As soon as we got to the shoulder and put the car in Park a HUGE puddle of oil gushed out of the car and it had to be towed. The excessive oil consumption that we were not aware of ( and we faithfully had our cars maintained, oil changed, etc) and destroyed the engine of our car. When I first started contacting GM, Chevrolet etc. I was told there was nothing wrong. We put in over $6,000 in our 2013 equinox and would appreciate very much a reimbursement. Thanks-

- Morrison , OK, USA

problem #41

Feb 052021

Equinox

  • 124,050 miles
2013 Chevrolet Equinox. Check engine light illuminated. Code P0014 code definition camshaft position 'B' - timing over-advanced or system performance (bank 1) replaced both intake and exhaust vvt. Vehicle is losing about a quart of oil every 1000 miles. Took to dealer. Did a diagnostic. Old code found, no new "problems" found. Was told running normal. It died 2 times on the way home. This caused my vehicle to stall while attempting to take off at a green light, almost causing a rear end accident two times. Fortunately, I didn't need to break or I would have probably hit another vehicle. After reading other reviews, this appears to be a continuation of a 2011 problem with the Equinox. We were in the process of looking at a Chevy Tahoe, but with Chevy's history it appears we'll look at a different brand.

- Stinnett, TX, USA

problem #40

Feb 242021

Equinox

  • 16,000 miles
My 2013 Equinox is using a massive amount of oil I have the oil changed every 2000 miles and still have to keep an eye on it no oil light comes on to warn me my car also died on me right after starting it and when I pulled the dip stick so much air pressure blew out and blew oil on me I have already replaced the throttle body and pedal postings sensor as well as my back up camara went completely yellow with a blue line going across it my date is never right and I still owe 6000 on it I've had my car 2 years and 6 months

- Elnora, IN, USA

problem #39

Jan 062021

Equinox

  • 73,000 miles
I have a check engine light for clogged pvc valve. Special bulletin was released 14882 GM lost a class action for having limited cars with VIN # approved for the free fix so numerous other owners sued and won in 2019. But now my VIN with the same problem isn't being covered. It's a well known well complained about problem with 2010-2014 Chevy Equinox's. with some cars catching fire. I brought in for what I thought would be a covered repair since the lawsuit and have been given the run around.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #38

Dec 102020

Equinox

  • miles
Hello, I bought this 2013 2 weeks ago. Had it checked out by the mechanic at the dealership for an extra charge and they said nothing was wrong with it! fast forward 2 weeks to the day I got the car....check engine lights came on...oil etc....took to mechanic and they said there was no oil, I got a $100 oil change and the next day the oil was gone again and has created me a problem now that I can't get to and from. What's going on" how come consumers aren't being made aware of the oil consumption issue before purchasing a vehicle" disgusting!

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #37

Dec 012019

Equinox

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

- Luana, IA, USA

problem #36

Aug 012020

Equinox

  • 100,000 miles
My manifold is getting a hole in it and I was told that once my check engine light comes on, the manifold will need to be replaced since there is an oxygen sensor located in the manifold. If I let the car idle in the driveway, I can smell exhaust going into my vehicle

- Brighton, MI, USA

problem #35

Apr 152020

Equinox

  • 70,000 miles
I received a recall notice in the mail about my car and oil consumption. I have had to replaced oil in my car in-between oil changes but didn't think anything of it until I received the notice. I had to bring it to the dealer for an oil consumption test. I did then covid hit and they closed down for some time. I restarted the oil consumption test and was told by a mgr named tom that my car was burning excess oil but he would need to speak to his mgr, who was on vacation at this time. I then called him back a week later as I did not hear back from him. Tom told me that the oil consumption was not enough to warrant the car being fixed. I was not satisfied with this answer as their was a recall, I had an oil consumption issue and did what I was supposed to do and they should fix my car. I sent two letters priority mail to the mgr of gengras Chevrolet in East hartford, ct. Both priority packages were received at the dealership but no one has responded to me. I have attached the letter I sent to paul smith, mgr of gengras Chevrolet for your review. I just want my car fixed but I will follow through with legal action if necessary. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my complaint

- Enfield, CT, USA

problem #34

Sep 012020

Equinox

  • 142,000 miles
I noticed a strong exhaust smell inside the cabin of my vehicle. It seems to be stronger when sitting parked (I.e. at the grocery store or at a long stop light). Service shops found a hole in exhaust resonator and a crack in the exhaust manifold which 2 auto service shops indicate are "extremely common in 2013 Chevy Equinox". additionally, it appears 2011 models had a recall on the exhaust system as well.

- Mahomet, IL, USA

problem #33

Nov 232019

Equinox

  • 160,000 miles
Excessive oil consumption. No oil low warning lite ever came on. Just changes oil less than 500 miles prior to the engine being locked up or will jot run. Newer battery and timing chain.

- Fairmount, ND, USA

problem #32

Jan 172020

Equinox

  • 113,769 miles
I was driving my car home from work, on North capital street N.w. a very busy city street, when I stop at the red light my car started to shake, and when the light turned green, my car stalled and the car behind me almost ran into me. When I took my car to the mechanic he told me that my car was almost out of oil, and I told him that I gotten and oil change 1 1/2 months ago, and the meter on my dash broad said that I have 75% oil left in my car, he said to keep an eye on my oil. When I had work done to my car at the dealership, they never told me that I had a problem with excessive engine oil consumption, due to piston ring wear. The engine oil pressure warning light never came on, and "oil pressure low" or engine light never gave me any kind of warning that there was a problem. The dealership said that they will not fix my vehicle because I was over the 120,000 mileage, my car was at 131,699 mileage when I realize what was going on, my car is still stall and I'm afraid that someone will run into the back of me when my car stalls at the light. I work at children hospital, as a nurse and this is not the time for me to be breaking down, trying to even get to work, or trying to get home from work after working 12hrs or 16 hrs, please help.

- Fort Washington, MD, USA

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