This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
My 2014 Equinox is going through engine oil so frequently. I have to put at least a quart in every time I fuel up. My oil light that indicates when I am low on oil never comes on. It never warns me that I am low and I first figured it out after my engine started to make a clicking noise when I had my engine oil changed only 3 weeks before that and I had no oil left in my vehicles engine. It does not leak the oil as I never have a puddle under my car. It does not burn it out the exhaust. This is a huge issue and safety concern as it can potentially damage my engine causing more money worth of damage than the vehicle itself is worth and leaving me stranded on the side of the road and without a vehicle is not okay, especially with children potentially being stranded. If my car were to break down due to this issue then I am a sitting duck on the side of the Highway/freeway for other cars to potentially hit me.
My engine currently burns a large amount of oil and I consistently have to refill it. I see this is a common problem with the 2014 Chevy Equinox with the 4 cylinder, 2.4 liter engine and I feel should constitute a recall. The only alternative would be I must pay for my engine to be replaced.
While driving the vehicle at about 30 miles an hour it stalled. Engine just shut off, but restarted. Then at the next stop light it stalled out again, but restarted. I was about 2 miles from a place I could pull over, when I did pull over, the car would not start again. Had to have it towed to a repair shop, where I was told that I needed a whole new engine. The check engine light never came on, in fact no lights every came on to indicate an issue of any kind. I got my oil changes regularly. This is not safe vehicle. Two different repair shops have looked at the vehicle. Both are in agreement that there is no compression left in the engine. Both repair shops have told me that they have repaired at least 8-15 Chevy's with this same issue. After investigating this issue, it seems to be KNOWN one. Not sure why Chevy isn't standing by their product.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and coming to a stop at a stop sign, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled in the middle of the street. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle started shuddering while driving. The vehicle then stalled without warning. The contact continued driving to her residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was consuming oil and causing the failure of the engine. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving and turning into her driveway, the check engine warning light illuminated an abnormal sound was heard coming from the vehicle. The contact turned off the vehicle. The following day, the contact-??s mother inspected the vehicle and noticed that there was no oil in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the timing chain had a fracture and the engine needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The vehicle was not drivable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle loss motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel injector sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
I keep putting oil in my car like it's gas. I'm using 1 quart for every fill up. Which is a lot and it's a known problem with this vehicle and should be recalled.
Traveling on the highway the car made a clanging sound, then I looked at my dash and it said the motor was slowing down. So II got to the side of the highway and stopped. Called the wrecker and when it was being put on the truck was when I saw the oil under it. While waiting for help I contacted the onstar system they ran a dio for my trouble, but it only came back as "have it services soon". the dealer said the pvc had stuck and blew the motor, it would cost 7000.00+ to replace the motor. And would not buy it against a new car purchase.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle inadvertently down shifted with a loud sound. The vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer - coad Chevrolet (517 S kings highway, cape girardeau, mo 63703, 573-335-5581) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
Same problem as bulletin 14882 driving on the freeway no warning light engine started rattling car smoke lost power car died oil everywhere PCV valve froze due to excession engine oil burning and blew the engine $2300 dollars later supposedly fixed my car has not been rt since filed complaint with Chevy I was told my VIN not not part of the service bulletin I have read the same isssue over and over I car is back in the shop today 3.24.21 still having issues will never buy Chevy again
The vehicle will stall whenever stopped at a red light or stop sign and in drive. Have to put it in neutral to keep RPM at normal level, otherwise it will go down to 500 RPM or shut off. Vehicle rattles and shakes when driving. Cleaned the throttle body, replaced O2 sensor, had the engine rebuilt 6 months ago because of a recall. This is highly unsafe, unreliable and absolutely not ok for a car with 87,000 miles. There needs to be a recall because it is obvious from reading through different forums on the internet that a lot of other people have the same exact issue at different mileages.
Vehicle has 55000 miles and check engine light is on. In scanning the car I was told that P0010 the intake positions actuator circuit and P0013 exhaust camshaft position actuator circuit needed to be serviced to the tune of between $1200 and $1500 dollars which is normal for these cars I. think this is bs I have oil changed every 2000 miles or 3 months with castrol dexos 5W30 and lucas oil stabilizer. Sounds like this should be covered by yhe manufacturer.
My car has the same problem as bulletin 14882 states. On a day it was 0 degrees my car started smoking and the engine started rattling. I pulled off the highway and saw oil coming out between the motor and transmission. Bulletin 14882 states that 2010 thru 2014 Equinox cars with the 2.4 ecotec have this problem due to frozen PCV valve and the motor building up pressure blowing out the rear main seal. My car has 80,000 miles on it. The bulletin states that cars under 10 yers old or under 120,000 miles is to be covered. Cheverolet says my VIN is not in this recall. I was on the highway 10 minutes after leaving my house when this happened. The car is not able to be driven and had to be towed.
Was driving the vehicle, started hearing knocking sound and within minutes a loud bang and the car came to a halt. Got out and checked under the hood and all the oil in the vehicle drained onto the ground.
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