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8.8
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,270
- Average Mileage:
- 91,700 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 5 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- entire cam needs to be replaced (1 reports)
- replace speed control sensor (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I got into my Equinox one afternoon, turned the key and after starting, it stalled. This happened twice. There was an emission sensor on but my mechanic had just repaired a rear oil leak ($388) and advised he just needed to reset the sensor. I took my husband's Merc that afternoon.
The next day, my husband attempted to drive 2 miles to the gym but the Equinox would not exceed 23 mph. Low Engine Power light and stabilititrac warning came on. The day I attempted to drive it to my mechanic's shop, and it stalled just 100 yards from my house. No power/electronics at all. I waited 10 minutes and it started, but I could only go 25 mph and then it stalled again. I was afraid it would stall in traffic or on the highway, so I pulled over and called for a tow.
Upon inspection, my mechanic identified the hi-pressure fuel pump as not working. There is a recall for this item, but my VIN was not included. Today my mechanic called to say when he removed the fuel pump, he discovered that the lobe on the cam had worn off. The top of the motor would need to be torn down, the timing chain would need replaced which involves tensioners. There are two cam phasers and the intake cam would need to be replaced, at an estimate of approximately $2500. I bought this vehicle in 2014 and paid $18k. Besides the recall for massive oil consumption, this is the third major issue/expense I've had w/ this vehicle. I believe I bought a lemon. My friend may be more accurate when he called it a POS.
- Theresa R., Ravenna, OH, US