I was driving from baltimore to leesburg va for my college classes. While driving in rush hour traffic on interstate 495 near Washington DC is when my car suddenly stalled in the middle of traffic. It continued to stall several times and anytime the vehicle was going under 20 mph. This continued until I reached my destination 1-1/2 hours later. Although not in rush hour traffic this continued on my 2 hour return trip later that evening. In these two incidents there were no warning lights illuminated. The next day, every time I stopped the car it would surge as if I was pushing the gas pedal. Then the check engine came on for the first time. The engine rattling and whining continuously. The vehicle also seems like it has trouble shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear and when it did, the car shifted very hard and abrupt not knowing what the issue was I went to a mechanic and he told me the variable timing solenoids were failing. He also told me there was no oil in the engine. Come to find out these solenoids called "vvt" need oil pressure to operate not one time did my oil light come on to indicate an low oil level. The car only shows oil life percentage, which tells me when to change the oil. Upon doing some research there is a known oil consumption problem with the 2.4L ecotech engine and General Motors is aware and has had a class action case against them.I have a 2015 Equinox and have had jump through hoops to get GM to take ownership of this.they are telling me it is my problem, because I don't maintain my oil change intervals, which is not true. I do as the warning lights tell me. I do feel this poses a serious threat to my safety and others who have this vehicle or the 2.4L ecotech engine. I think this vehicle is unsafe for driving on highways or even where there are lots pedestrians.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

Car is burning oil at abnormally fast rate. I have been driving with quart of oil in my car at all times since finding out about existing problem with earlier model year vehicles and noticing the pattern in my vehicle. Check engine light and reduced engine power notification came on while driving on highway. The stability track notification came on as well. I am now being told by local mechanic that I may need a new engine. I was informed by local dealership that timing shaft and actuator may need to be replaced just to get the car to start. The underlying problem is the same as the existing problem in class action lawsuit for 2010-2013 models. Chevrolet has built an engine that doesn't work and they need to pay for this. How many complaints does there need to be before something is done.

- Winthrop, MA, USA

I have 2015 Chevy Equinox that is shutting off with intermittent engine light coming on. Truck is driving rough feels as if it wants to stall while I'm driving.

- Irving, TX, USA

I took my vehicle to my mechanic for some minor work & he found a much bigger problem. My timing chain is making alot of noise & he told me it will ruin my engine. My engine only has just over 95, 000 miles on it. What can be done about this issue?

- Eden, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. While, driving at 60 mph, the stability track warning light, decrease engine power (limp mode) and oil pressure warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the rear seal and pvc needed to be flushed and transmission needed to be removed. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the failure was not covered under tsb 14882. The failure mileage was 81,000.

- Sillwater, MN, USA

No warning engine light came on and vehicle stalling (P011 and P016 codes) took to automotive repair shop new engine refurbished $5000 new $10,000 unfortunately no funds for either just over 100,000 miles and still owe $13,000 I understand these are the same issues that have been noted in first generation vehicle. I now have to look for a replacement vehicle while paying for one that does not work.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Car is only 4 years old and has Chevy service department certified bad timing belt. Car has verifiable routine maintenance upkept. This is likely a manufacture's defect.

- Cameron, NC, USA

2015 Equinox, 103K miles, PCV system froze and main seal blow out. Oil leaked out very quickly while driving on the interstate, loss of power and a dangerous situation. Bulletin 14882 does not cover my 2.4L ecotec engine, as it only covers 2010-14 model years. My vehicle has the same exact issue as the recall in the bulletin, yet I am stuck with a $6K bill. My vehicle also has the issue where it burns oil. The low engine oil pressure light did not come on until damage had already occurred. Bulletin 14882 needs to be extended to include further model years. This was a very dangerous situation that has resulted in a significant financial loss. GM is more than aware of this issue.

- Shelby Township, MI, USA

Engine seized while driving at 50 mph causing loss of power steering and power brakes and leaving my wife stranded on the side of the road. Seems that the pvc system plugged causing rear main seal to blow out and loose all the oil. GM has issued a bulletin "14882" that covers 2010-2014 model years. Our Chevy Equinox is a 2015, so the same issue seems to follow later models.

- New Haven, VT, USA

The PCV froze and blew the rear main seal. The vehicle was warming up in my driveway.

- Gosport, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the vehicle had no oil. The mechanic mentioned an unknown tsb issued by the manufacturer for the same failure. The contact received oil changes from rk Chevrolet (502 N delsea dr, vineland, NJ 08360, (856) 469-4061) for the past four years. The dealer stated that they were aware of the tsb, but the vehicle was not eligible for the extended warranty offered by the tsb. The contact stated that the vehicle was currently operating at half power, and there were pinging and rattling sounds. The vehicle was burning an excessive amount of oil between oil changes. The contact took the vehicle to the same dealer on February 6, 2019 and the failure was supposed to have been repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Vineland, NJ, USA

2015 Chevrolet Equinox intermittently sputtered and stalled at stop signs and stoplights. After stalling need to put car N 'park' before restarting. Car stalled several times after initial stall. Car also sputtered and almost died several times during freeway rush hour traffic when I took my foot off the gas. I had to put the car in 'neutral' and revved the engine to ensure the engine kept running. This could have been a serious issue should I been forced to stop in the middle of traffic. Mechanic replaced the vvt intake and exhaust solenoids.

- Woodbury, MN, USA

Oil consumption issue. Chevrolet's definition of oil consumption issue is using a quart (or more) within 2000 miles (or less). Other companies would define this as an issue but Chevrolet does not see this as an issue. My car has shut off while in motion on a main road 7-9 times. It has also occurred in parking lots. I have to attempt multiple times for my car to stay on to get off of the roadway. It happens in forward and reverse.

- Olympia, WA, USA

For a few days my car was running rough then while driving down the road about 45 mph it suddenly lost power and really began running rough. There were no warning lights, nothing. I pulled over and turned the car off and then turned it back on. It still was running rough. At this point the check engine light came on and a message popped saying the engine was running at reduced power. I drove 1/2 mile at ~ 15 mph to drop my daughter at school. At that point the car totally died. When it was taken to the shop it was found to have no oil. There was no indication that my car was out of oil or running low on oil and it probably had about 3500 miles since last oil change. My engine was ruined and now I have to purchase another motor! not happy as the car had about ~100K miles and that's low to me. And apparently there are issues with these engines so I am probably just paying to put another bad engine in!

- Cedar Hill, TX, USA

The vehicle stalls upon going a slow rate of speed as when backing out of a driveway, driving in a parking lot, or stopping and trying to perform a turn on a city street. It can also stall on the interstate if you idle while slowed due to traffic stops. You have to turn the car off and restart the vehicle. It stalls about 3-4 times a trip. Several times a day. The check engine light is on.

- Muncie, IN, USA

Consuming oil super fast

- Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. While the contact's daughter was driving 60-65 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning. Also, the engine power reduced message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the timing chain skipped a tooth and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact called parks motors (11987 us-54, augusta, ks 67010, (316) 775-6365), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5381264436. The manufacturer also stated that the warranty was expired. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

- Rose Hill, KS, USA

Our 2015 Chevrolet Equinox with 62,900 miles stalled multiple times while in reverse backing out of our driveway. No engine light showing. While stopped at a traffic light on a major street and intersection, the car stalled a few times. You have to give it gas when shifting from park to drive to avoid stalling. After 1 day, the check engine light came on. It was time for an oil change so I had them check the code. It came back as bank one camshaft sensor P0011. The next day, all was fine and no check engine light. 2 days later, multiple stalls at stop lights and in parking lights when the car is going slow, starting from a stop and check engine light came back on.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

Camshaft position actuator solenoid this happens as soon as we turn the car on, put it in drive and begin to accelerate. It also does it when we are idling at a stop light or stop sign the engine with start to jump as if it's not reacting to the accelerator. While we are traveling down the road you can feel the car jump as if it's trying to stall itself. We have to put the car back in park to start it so if this happens while we are traveling at a high rate of speed then that could cause a major accident or something more trajic. Our car stalls when it's at idle or when we are beginning to accelerate. This poses a huge safety concern for our family as we are going to have an infant in a month. We have been doing research on this particular problem and it seems there are hundreds of others with the same issue as us. This needs to be recalled and resolved.

- Independence, KY, USA

The vehicle started with a check engine light. Vehicle has 46000 miles. When cold, engine stalls at random stops at a light, parking lot, drive thru. Vehicle must be put into park and restarted causing a safety hazard and driving danger. Code flashes P0011. Dealer stated vehicle needs new sensor. $300 repair. This problem should be a recall, as a stalling problem is a saftety hazard and should be reimbursed by GM. Can cause an accident in an intersection by blocking traffic at random.

- Mount Clemens, MI, USA