Have had ongoing oil consumption issues. Replaced solenoids, cam shaft acuators, added oil all the time. Car burns over 4 quarts of oil every 5000 miles. Took today to dealer for oil consumption test, car burned 3-4 quarts in last 1300 miles. Car literally died there after they did test and put oil in (would not restart) was told timing chain and pistons (at least) would need replaced at a cost of over $3400 at least. If engine needs complete redo over $5000. This issue was prevalent on all Chevy Equinox model years 2010-2-13 with this issue. There was a service bulletin about them and special considerations ere given to these owners with this issue. I am being told 2014 (wit exactly same motor and same issues ) is not covered by GM. A simple online search yields signifcant data describing exact same issue on this vehicle (2014 Chevy Equinox) with the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder motot. This issue has been ongoing in my car for over 2-3 years. It fionally killed my motor.

- Findlay, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 55 mph, the engine revved and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000. The VIN was not available.

- Iowa City, IA, USA

In the winter of 2018 after about a year of owning this vehicle, I started having issues with the engine. These ecotec engines are affected by oil consumption problems, GM knew about this and didn't decide to do a recall or anything like that. The engine started to make this growling or grinding noise in the engine, it would stall on me when I came to a stop at a stop sign or stoplight. The engine seized on me when I was beginning to make a left turn at night during a snowstorm. Thankfully there weren't really any others driving on the road during that time. I had to get a new engine dropped in the following month of February in 2019. As time went on and I drove the vehicle with the new engine, as of recently I'm beginning to experience the same symptoms of which I was having before when it first went out. It would jerk when I came to a stop, the engine wound stall out but cut right back on, and it idled/idles roughly. In order to stop the stalling and jerking issue I would have to shift the car into neutral then back into drive so I won't hold up the traffic behind me. This is very unsafe, I never know when the engine could go out as I'm driving. GM knew about these issues and failed to do proper protocol. This is absolutely unacceptable. And I've noticed I'm not the only affected by these issues.

- Redford, MI, USA

On January 21, 2019 my 2014 Chevy Equinox's engine froze. I live in Michigan. It was cold. The pressure built up in the engine and forced the rear main oil seal out. I ended up also having to replace my timing chain, manifold and several sensors. My truck has not been the same. GM only issues bulletins for certain vehicle numbers but they are aware that the issue is effecting many more Equinox than originally thought. In fact, they switched the engine in 2015 due to the design flaw. GM should be held responsible and they should be required to notify all owners of a 2010-2014 Chevy Equinox. Recall14882 states many of the issues concerning the 2010-2014 Chevy Equinox with the ecotec 2. 4L engine. Something need to be done about this. I travel over 25 miles to work. When my engine shut down and everything locked up, I was forced to wait for several hours for aaa to get a tow truck to me. My husband rescued me before I froze as nothing worked in my truck. Shame on GM as I know this truck is popular for women and mothers. Thank god my daughter was not with me during the incident. How dare GM allow us to drive around in a known faulty vehicle!

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

The engine has been burning oil. I got regular oil changes at the appropriate time. The engine burned more than 4 qts of oil every 5000 miles. I added oil as I went, 4 or more qts between oil changes. This problem caused the engine to always be running hot. After being turned away by Chevy, my mechanic was able to get approval through Chevy corporate to do an engine oil consumption test after its next oil change which was supposed to be this past Monday, 10/14/2019. After the test, Chevy had agreed to cover the repair. However, on Sunday 10/13/2019, my car wouldn't start. I had it towed to my mechanic who diagnosed that due to the engine burning oil, causing it to run hot, this caused the timing chain guide (plastic part) to break, which caused enough damage and debris to where the whole engine now needs to be replaced. Though the reason the engine needs to be replaced is due to a known flaw that this vehicles engine burns oil, Chevy won't cover it.

- Alton, IL, USA

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