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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
63,182 miles

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2012 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems

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2012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Comments (Page 3 of 18)

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problem #302

Aug 102021

Equinox

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The oil consumption in the engine for general use is by far way more than average, you don't even get to the" time to change your oil" notice from the vehicle before most of your oil is gone from your motor.The oil light never comes on to inform you of the low oil in the motor but with the low oil engine sensors for cam position light the check engine light and after awhile the vehicle goes into what I would call limp mode with acceleration decreased which would be dangerous at highway speeds if it happened then

- Mckees Rocks, PA, USA

problem #301

Nov 052021

Equinox

  • miles
My engine constantly overheats and burns through engine oil at an extremely high rate. This issue has caused my timing chain/belt to fail and render the car useless without replacing the entire engine. The constant overheating added undue stress to my timing belt/chain leading to its failure, and now me without a car. The overheating had been an ongoing issue.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #300

Nov 052021

Equinox 4-cyl

  • miles
2012 Chevrolet Equinox. Constituent writes regarding engine failure due to excessive oil consumption, the consumer was unaware of a recall due to purchasing the vehicle used. The repairs estimated to be nearly $8000 which is the price of the vehicle's worth. The manufacturer was conatacted, but denied responsibility due to the class action suit being expired. However, they did offer to pay 1/3 of the cost, which left the consumer with the $8000 remaining balance.

- Ely, IA, USA

problem #299

Sep 182018

Equinox

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Purchased a 2012 Chevrlet Equinox and a couple of months later had to start monitoring for oil comsumption.

- Valhermoso Springs ,Alabama, AL, USA

problem #298

Aug 182021

Equinox

  • miles
Engine makes rough idle noise when stopped or going slow. Took in for an oil change(I assumed it was way over due) I was then told, I still had over 3k miles to go. When they checked my fluid they found it was 3.5 liters short. It-??s consuming too much oil in a short amount of time.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #297

Sep 072021

Equinox

  • miles
While trying to back up my engine stalls, engine stalls switching into drive and engine stalls while stopped at stop lights or stop signs. Was almost in several accidents today due to engine constantlystalling out. Check engine light came on reading code : P0010-00

- Chippewa Falls, WI, USA

problem #296

Mar 262019

Equinox

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine light went on in March 2019. I took it to dealer 4.5 quarts low on oil. Oil light never went on. OnStar report said no issues with car. Only 4000 miles since last oil change. Repairs cost me almost $1800. I was told to bring car back after 1000 miles and they-??d check it again to see if car was still over consuming oil. 1000 miles later it was still over consuming oil. They repaired it this time at no cost to me. Then in April 2021 my car started making a noise and I took it to the dealer. They said I needed a new engine because my car was still over consuming oil. That cost me $4300. GM picked up an additional $3700. This was a known issue and GM did nothing.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #295

Aug 162021

Equinox

  • miles
Vehicle idles rough (low) when at stop lights and stalls out. I just bought it a month ago.

- Chippewa Falls, WI, USA

problem #294

Jul 152021

Equinox

  • miles
Gauges- oil light does not turn on, when the vehicle is low in motor oil. Which causes internal engine failure, which include, but not limited: timing belts to piston wear. Vehicle was in highway speed and lost vehicle power, which caused safety issues for my vehicle and vehicles behind me. Vehicle also has braking and transmission issues; at full stop on a hill and putting the transmission in "N"eutral the vehicle rolls forward, even when the brakes are fully applied or putting the vehicle back in park.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #293

Jun 012021

Equinox

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the spark plugs, timing belt, and some other unknown engine-related parts were replaced however, the failure persisted. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #292

Jul 012018

Equinox

  • 10,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle was slow to respond. The check engine warning indicator light was illuminated. The engine reduced power message was displayed. The vehicle was taken twice to the local dealer within two years who diagnosed the accelerator pedal sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 10,000.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #291

Sep 012019

Equinox

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that her engine would burn excessive oil without warning while driving at various speeds. The contact called her dealer and was informed that her vehicle was out of warranty. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an unknown rate of speed, the vehicle shut off. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Gaffney, SC, USA

problem #290

May 232021

Equinox

  • miles
The vehicle began to consume oil at an alarming rate (at least a quart per week). When driving on the highway with two toddler children In the backseat of my car, the vehicle began to shake and I lost the ability to accelerate. The engine completely malfunctioned (blew) and the car became inoperable at that point. I had to cross three lanes of highway traffic to get to the side of the road and was doing so at 15 mph when the engine blew. It appears that this is a known issue with GM and there-??s contradicting information about legal settlements. My vehicle also shows 0 recalls, which is also confusing because I have the understanding that GM was court ordered to recall affected vehicles. I-??m unclear why my vehicle is not part of this recall. In the meantime, my vehicle sits on the side of the highway.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #289

May 202021

Equinox

  • miles
Excessive oil consumption. Constantly have to add approx 4qts of oil weekly on top of regular oil change. Mechanic stated GM recognized the issue but will not do anything to correct.

- Williamstown , NJ, USA

problem #288

Dec 272017

Equinox

  • 123,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine. Additional oil was added weekly. The contact noticed that there was oil leaking on the ground. The dealer was made aware of the failure and performed an oil consumption test however, the vehicle was not repaired because it was over the warranty coverage. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to another dealer but offered no further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

- Belcher, KY, USA

problem #287

May 202021

Equinox

  • miles
I purchased a 2012 Chevy Equinox in May of 2020, within eight months the water pump went out, after having three sensors within engine failed causing the stabilitrak indicator light started flashing, causing the engine to power down and not allow the vehicle to go over 35mph. Once I was able to take the vehicle to the dealership, I was told that three sensors within the engine went bad. This repair cost $2100 and now the vehicle is excessive having oil consumption issues, oil level indictor warning light is not working, I am constantly placing about 4 QT of oil within my vehicle every other fill up. Prior to having the oil changed within the time frame that is stated I need too.

- Ivring , TX, USA

problem #286

May 172021

Equinox

  • miles
Car kept stalling when slowing down on the highway in traffic on beltway from Maryland to home in Virginia. Very dangerous situation. Car was also sluggish when accelerating. Had to drive with two feet one on brake and gas pedal when slowing down to avoid car shutting off completely on the road. Dropped car off at dealer this evening. I checked and did not see any recalls. Can-??t locate safety bulletins from Chevy as they are not published. Dealer said would look for any bulletins. Engine light is on. I read others with models from 2011 to 2015 having same issues for Chevy equinox.

- Chantilly, VA, USA

problem #285

May 022021

Equinox

  • miles
Just purchased this vehicle in October of 2020. Had an oil change on October 26th. On November 25th my car was completely out of oil. No leaking, no oil spots under my parking space and no engine warning lights illuminated. Filled oil and on February 12th my engine oil was completely gon. Had another oil change and it is now May 2nd and I have bot driven more that 1000 miles since my last oil change yet I have no oil again in my car and now my emgine is stalling out when I accelerate stating my camshaft position actuator circuit (bank 1) is bad which is direcly linked to running with bad or no oil.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #284

Apr 282021

Equinox

  • 156,622 miles
Yesterday was pretty scary my car cut off every 5 mins while driving I had no control. I've gotta everything I could think of fixed..I was driving down gratiot & conner when it just stopped on me at the greenlight as I was turning. Now I am really scared to get back in it. I feel like GM knew something was wrong with these engine/motor and still won't do anything about it the oil consumption is crazy Y'all won't be happy until someone get seriously hurt. My car jerks the whole drive really bad at stop lights after a while it just turns off I don't know what to do. I can't afford to keep fixing help

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #283

Aug 012020

Equinox

  • miles
Having to continues put oil in the vehicle have had it check out. They said no signs of a leak. Do not smell any oil burning. Seems like a lot of people are having these same problems.

- Warrior, AL, USA

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