The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact noticed that the engine was burning excessive oil when driving. While driving at a low rate of speed, the serpentine belt fractured without warning. The contact took the vehicle to dan cummins Chevrolet Buick (1020 M.L.K. jr blvd, paris, ky 40361, 859-987-4345) where the contact was informed that the engine was leaking oil. The contact paid $4,750.51 for the repairs. The contact was charged a diagnostic fee and had the front and rear crank seal, PCV port, exhaust valve, converter, and several other parts replaced. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,012. Consumer stated dealer has recommended a second repair but consumer would not be obligated to pay for it.

- Paris, KY, USA

The 2014 Chevy Equinox will stall when accelerating. This happens when the vehicle is first started, this could potentially causean accident. I have taken my vehicle in numerous times and spent over 2K on repairs. Currently my vehicle does not have a check engine light on, no codes. It appears that everything is operating normally. It is not, I will not let my wife drive this car because I am worried that she could be involved in an accident. I recently found that GM had identified that this vehicle consumes a large amount of oil and it causing issues similar to what I am reporting. Only issue is they are requiring a oil consumption test requiring multiple visits to the dealership over an extended period of time. In the mean time I am going to continue to stall pulling into traffic, putting my life and others life at risk. There needs to be a mandatory recall and correct this issue. The attached picture shows the last two oil changes and the amount of oil retrieved. My most recent I had less than 2.5 quarts left. There is no leak on my vehicle, and I change my oil about every 5K miles per manufacturer suggestions.

- Austin, TX, USA

While driving on the interstate during a rainstorm and using the wipers at high speed the wiper transmission linkage disengaged and operation immediately ceased. Visibility was completely zero and very nerve racking when you are driving at a higher rate of speed. While on the highway the vehicle went into limp home mode and the check engine light came on. The call shaft actuators had failed and were subsequently replaced. The 2.4L ecotec engine consumes an abnormal amount of oil. More than 1 quart per thousand miles. Milage is approximately 75,000 miles. Also has intermittent hesitation when accelerating with a distinct "jerk". accelerator position sensor failed at 35K miles.

- Hamilton, OH, USA

While driving engine light comes on and a lot of noise. Stoped check engine, oil was leaking from headers. Now need new engine, maintenance shop thinks it was caused by timing chain.

- Towson, MD, USA

Oil consumption issue: My car keeps losing oil shortly after I get an oil change. I don't even know its low until I hear my engine rattling. The last time it was checked by jiffy lube, I had to pay to have oil added and I'm not due for another oil change (Aug 8, 2019) until the end of August 2019. No light or indicator comes on to let me know my oil is low. I reported this to my dealer (jeff wyler- Ohio) on several occasions and they said there is no recall on my year and they would have to give me a price on inserting piston rings or something to that nature. How am I responsible for this issue when GM knew about the issue and the lawsuit covers Equinox for 2012-2017? however, it is low each time they service my call and even when I just went to have a light bulb replaced, I was down 2 quarts and not due for another oil change for 2 months. I purchased this vehicle brand new in 2014 and there is no way I should ever be short on oil - my oil is changed as required to be covered under my warranty. If I would of known it was a recall, I would have been contacted GM. Dont' worry I'll never purchase another GM vehicle again. Only evidence I have is my receipt from jimmy lube and each print out I get when jeff wyler's service center performs my oil change

- Columbus, OH, USA

Vehicle RPM surges when stopped at a red light. Vehicle stalled today and shut off but was able to restart immediately. Vehicle has unexplained oil usage.

- Surgoinsville, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 45 mph and approaching an intersection, the steering seized and the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was towed to ourisman Chevrolet of baltimore (6633 security blvd, baltimore, md 21207, (410) 265-7777) where it was diagnosed that the positive crankcase ventilation valve was collecting moisture, which froze and blew out the main seal. Also, the timing chain needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not covered under any warranties. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they stated that the timing chain was fractured and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Crownsville, MD, USA

Excessive oil consumption resulting in car stalling and rattling of engine. Oil change required more frequently than the recommended 3 months/3,000 miles. Engine stalled when switching from reverse to drive. Engine rattled when idle until oil is added.

- Mount Prospect, IL, USA

The car stutters and cuts off while driving, this is unexpected and happens often.

- Dayton, OH, USA

Vehicle dies intermittently throughout all driving ranges. From idling to driving at road speeds. Multiple times in a trip or randomly.

- Soper, OK, USA

Vehicle shakes when driving, especially on highway, sluggish to accelerate, making highway driving fearful. Vehicle also is rough at idle, with possible dying of engine at stop lights. 8 repairs since July, 2017 - all relative to same issue - camshaft/exhaust. This current repairs has been for the balancing shaft/water pump chain, tensioner and gaskets, seals, etc. I have done a timeline of issues/repairs to try to take on GM. Good luck I realize. From the 7 dealership trips in the last year they appear to all have been related to the initial damage to the exhaust/camshaft repairs as each and every time since then, either the exhaust of the camshaft has been repaired in one way or another. The initial issue was sluggish acceleration, engine light on. Repaired exhaust and intake camshaft actuators. Then the alternator/belt went out (not counted in the 7 - had repaired elsewhere). I didn't know they failed from oil all over them until they started to fail again and looked under hood and saw oil all over the thing. Took to dealership where they replaced R+R seal, pulley, belt and balancer. Since then we have had the balancer 2X, timing chain 3X, tensioner 3X.

- Norman, OK, USA

The engine in my 2014 Equinox blew up violently at only 67,937 miles. It occurred at freeway speed on I-94 in detroit and left me totally without power in heavy traffic, including many large, commercial trucks. Luckily, I was able to keep my cool and navigate off the nearest ramp, coasting to relative safety. Two connecting rods were broken in half and the block itself completely ruined. I bought this SUV from my brother who bought it new and it has always had proper maintenance. I hoped that it was under warranty because it's under 100K miles, but when I contacted my local GM dealer they informed me that it was out of warranty due to the in-service date (fall 2013). Therefore, I had the engine professionally rebuilt at the most reputable local shop.at a cost of approximately $5,500. I understand that a special coverage adjustment could be available from GM if there is a recall, but currently none is available. It is my contention that a well-maintained, low-mileage motor like this shouldn't blow up and therefore, it should be recalled. A quick internet search shows that this is not an isolated incident. I asked Chevrolet for a partial reimbursement, but they refused.

- Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, USA

Bad oil consumption and oil warning light does not come on. While driving with my kids the SUV started to idle very rough and would just shut off once I got into slower traffic. After the 4th time in less then 2 miles of traffic the check engine light came on and I took it to a mechanic. I was told that the code that was displayed was for the vvt solenoid and so I had it replaced along with an oil change. The mechanic said that oil can effect the vvt solenoid so I should change the oil frequently for the next year. Each time I did an oil change I started noticing that less oil was draining out then what was put in. After the year I went back to full synthetic oil changes at 6000 miles apart but then had the same issue with the vehicle driving rough and making weird noises 8 months later. Along with missing oil on the change between. Not long after this my wife was driving in boston traffic when the vehicle stalled several times and was nearly hit before she could get to a safe place where I was able to tow it back home. The check engine light was on and gave the same code for the vvt. I replaced this for a second time and while replacing I noticed that the engine oil was extremely low (less then a quart came out). I took it to a mechanic for further testing and he said that at no point during his test period did the oil pressure light ever illuminate. I have been adding almost 2 quarts every 5-8 hundred miles just to keep up with it. I found several other Equinox owners with the same issue so I called the local Chevy center and was told that there are a few complaints that they see from Equinox owners with the 2.4L engines burning oil however, there is nothing they can do and that it is not covered under warranty. I mentioned the service bulletins that I found about these issues and he just said that they don't mean anything and that there are no recalls.

- Manchester, NH, USA

PCV froze up, causing a fail in my rear main seal. Happened twice in 1 year 1 month timeframe. Chevy warranty covered full repair first time, second time was partial Chevy pay, the rest out of my pocket.

- Elkhart, IN, USA

Purchased vehicle in August of 2018 and about a month later car began to feel different while driving. Problem began when I would come to a complete stop and car would jump when accelerating. Then while going in reverse car would shut off without warning. I had no check engine light on at this point.no check engine light until about March 2018. The with accelerating went from a 'juml', to car stalling and having to be restarted. Began as an every now and then problem to having to be put in the shop because it would stall almost every time I would stop. When it stalled in a major highway with my children in the car was my final point of frustration. It is now April 2019 and is currently being diagnosed. Have had a few different opinions on what the problem could be, but no fix yet. All are costly! after reading reviews this seems to be a problem with 2014 Chevrolet Equinox and should have been recalled!

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Chevy Equinox 2014 blew a rear main seal at 88,610 miles after being told is excessively consumes oil. I heard a pop and the low pressure indicator appeared. No indicator was present to show I had low oil at the time of the vehicle leak starting, so I was left stranded on the side of a highway for about 3 hours in -10 degree weather. This was a "common issue" in these models and I was told I must pay 1,800$ to repair it as there are no recalls out on this particular model. The engine completely ate my oil and neglected to inform that it was doing so and it was low, resulting in me being stuck in my car with no heat.

- Kinsman, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the oil consumption was low and the solenoids were replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to jerry's Chevrolet (1940 E joppa rd, baltimore, md 21234) where the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,109.

- Brunkswick, MD, USA

Low pressure warning, car stalls out while moving, left stranded. Car was taken to dealer and said pvc plug was clogged causing engine rear seal failure. This is a recall on this model but my VIN was not covered, enough though the model year was. I think this recall needs to be expanded.

- Cuyahoag Falls, OH, USA

While driving engine stalls. I notice low power torque while trying to accelerate. If I force it to accelerate, it stalls, and turns off. Almost cause 3 or 4 colisions because people driving behind me do not know that my car is goannamake sudden stop when shuts off. This is happening on daily basis after car worms up. I have taken it to the dealer and they pulled codes P0010 and P0011. I replaced both selinoids (intake and exhaust) $42.58 each but that did not solve the issue. I was also told to replace sparkplugs and I did coosing original brand at Napa parts store. This also did not solve the issue. I am thinking to replace the coils as well, but they are expensive and non returnable. Local dealer advised me that my power train warranty expired on 12/05/2018. Almost exact date when car started acting up. I contacted GM on 01/08/2019 and 01/15/2019 and was told the same. S.O.L. wehicle power train expired on 12/05/18. I contacted them on January 8th 2019 and they did not even wanted to talk. I wastold that there is no recals and to piss off. I did however, notice the oil consumption. Walmart associate called me and asked when was last time I replaced oil, and I pointed out the date on the sticker and told him that he wasthe one doing it last time I was at walmart replacing the oil. He laughed and stated that oil level was too low and light is not on. He advised full car troubleshooting and test. I tracked the milage since that date and noticed that car was consuming 1 qt of oil every 1,850 miles. This was not acceptable. Not sure what to do. Car has 37,000 miles and I still owe 10K loan on it. GM, if you read this shame on you!

- St Petersburg, FL, USA

While driving on 1-30-19, my Equinox started rattling and the check engine light came on. I check the oil and it was almost empty. There was oil dripping from the main rear oil seal so I had the vehicle towed to an auto mechanic. After he inspected the vehicle he explained that I blew out the rear main seal due to a plugged pvc valve and there was a service bulletin for this problem, (14882). I contacted a local dealer an he said my VIN was not listed under this bulletin. However they were unable to answer what criteria was needed to be covered under this service bulletin.

- New Bavaria, OH, USA