2015 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems

On [XXX], I was en route to Montgomery, Alabama, from Canton, Georgia, driving my 2015 Chevrolet Equinox on the highway at approximately 55 miles per hour. Suddenly, my truck began to decelerate rapidly on its own.

I have contacted GM numerous times about excessive oil consumption in my vehicle. Even with pristine maintenance and making sure that the oil is changed when it needs to be, it is chugging oil. You can’t even drive 200 miles and it’ll be bone dry.

Rear crankshaft seal has failed. Engin oil has blown out at bottom of engine and all over underside of car. Oil has covered the exhaust system causing smoke in and outside of car.

We have had nothing but issues with the engine in this. We travel for my dad’s radiation and when you get about 120 miles to 240 miles it just burns oil and you end up having to replace 2 quarts or more. There should be no reason you have to add more oil that frequently.

GM has long known about the oil consumption problem of the 2015 and settle a lawsuit for the 2013. Car issues including engine shutdowns and stalls, spark plug fouling, engine misfires, unexpected loss of power, vehicle “jerking”. Other people had the same issues included fires per blogs about the issues with the 2014-2015.

Exhaust manifold is leaking exhaust inside the car. It is extremely strong smelling and produces nausea. It is coming into the interior cabin from the engine compartment by way of the HVAC/ventilation system.

The contact owned a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle's engine started making a loud humming sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled into parking and observed what appeared to be steam issuing from under the hood. The contact raised the hood and saw that the engine compartment was on fire. The fire department was called and the fire was extinguished with chemical fire extinguishers. The police were also on the scene and wrote a report. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was declared a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed the engine revved, a burning odor was detected with the check engine warning light illuminating The vehicle was taken to Pep Boys where the failure was diagnosed as an oil leak and a smell of burning odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as an oil leak in the transfer case. The mechanic stated that the catalytic converter and exhaust manifold needed replacement. The catalytic converter and exhaust manifold were replaced. The contact stated that she picked up the vehicle however, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic who stated that there was an excessive oil consumption failure and the fuel intake sensor needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance as there were no recalls open. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact own a 2015 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated the while driving at 60mph when shifting in gear, the contact noticed white smoke coming into the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to side of the road the and noticed smoke coming into the cabin of the vehicle and fire underneath the truck.

The wipers on our chevy stopped working. Come to find out that the ball joint rusted out. This was a known issue with the 2013 models and chevy did not carry this recall to the 2015 to 2016 models that are also affected by this issue.

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.

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.

About 4-6 months ago, my car started to jolt every now and again, while driving it, but it never shut off. Last week, when I was backing out of a parking spot, the car died when I shifted it into drive to leave. It took a while to turn back on, but did start up again.

Your engine is making abnormal rattling and ticking sounds from under the hood, even though no warning lights have appeared. A mechanic diagnosed this as excessive oil consumption, which may eventually require engine replacement. You've been topping off the engine oil occasionally to manage the consumption.

Your car is consuming oil faster than normal. You've already had the timing replaced, and now your engine is showing a warning code (P0420) indicating the catalytic converter isn't working efficiently. This combination suggests there may be an internal engine issue causing oil loss and emissions problems. You'll likely need diagnostic testing to identify whether the issue is a faulty catalytic converter, engine seals, or piston rings.

Timing chain tensioner lost tension and timing chain got so loose it would not turn the cams and catastrophic engine valve damage was done! This engine is notorious for this and there are class action lawsuits as a result but no recalls from GM as yet only TSB’s (Technician Service Bulletins). This is going to cost me thousands in repairs and I still owe $8500 on it.

I lost power in the middle of a clover leaf intersection without any previous indicator lights. I was barely able to get to a small shoulder and almost got hit by other vehicles. I was able to restart the car and get to a safer location.

I took my vehicle to a Chevy dealership due to engine light coming on with the stability track light showing as well as "reduced engine power notification. They are saying the timing chain is needing replaced therefore requiring the entire engine to be replaced. Vehicle is available upon inspection.

[XXX] I was driving on [XXX] when my car abruptly stopped. I was almost hit by the driver behind me. I was able to roll the car over to the shoulder.

On the morning of 7/1/24, I drove my vehicle to work as usual. There were no exceptional incidences and the only warning light on the dashboard was that of a malfunctioning tire sensor. I parked at my job as usual.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that the Chevrolet mobile app indicated that the oil level was at 50 percent.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the was vehicle parked, it was discovered that engine oil had leaked from the vehicle and the engine oil level was extremely low. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear main seal had failed due to the positive crankcase ventilation system being clogged.

PCV valve failed causing the rear main seal to leak. Vehicle is available for inspection. The potential to be stranded in cold weather.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, upon coming to a complete stop, the vehicle briefly sputtered and nearly stalled before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

Vehicle began to lightly shake during idling and then over the course of a week, started making a loud noise. Appointment was made with shop and vehicle parked until time to take to shop. Timing chain/belt broke while driving and had to be towed into shop.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle started jerking when the vehicle was started. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated.

Took 2015 Equinox into Dealership due to call stalling - not dying. I made an appointment for a few days later. They gave a "fix", and said if it starts doing this again to bring it back in as this was their first guess at what it was.

While driving to work, -7 was the temp, noticed an oil smell coming from the vents. At this point car is still running normal. When leaving work received the following information: sevice stabilitrac, reduced engine power, and low oil pressure shit off engine.

My SUV uses a lot of oil. I'm not sure where it is going. Also my brakes squeal something awful.

Engine failed as a result of a constant oil leak. My and others safety was put at risk because the engine died while I was traveling on the road. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center.

While driving, the check engine light came on. After getting the code we called our local mechanic and he told us the first thing we should do was check the oil level, as this is a common problem with 2015 Equinoxes. We had to add 2 quarts just to get the oil to even reach the dipstick.

My 2015 chevy equinox was scheduled for its regular oil change on tuesday, april 27th at 8 am. The week prior I started hearing a "knocking" noise and two weeks prior smelled an odor throughout the cabin. Three days before my appointment I drove car 5 minutes onsite and work and parked it.

My vehicle stalled recently when I was driving slowly coming to a stop.. Prior to the stall when I turned my car on it made a tick sound but drove ok until it stalled. I was able to get it started and drove home.

Our 2015 chevy equinox has just over 78,000 miles on it. My wife was driving it and said it was running rough and making a noise. She got it home and we had it towed to a shop.

My husband was driving my equinox downtown st louis, 3 hours away from home and came to a stop light. Car wasn't running right. Shaking and rattling.

My 2015 chevy equinox completely failed on 2/17/21. The engine light came on for first time that afternoon and 8 minutes later the car completelt stalled in the middle of 3 lanes of traffic. Car had to be pushed to safety then towed to mechanic who diagnosed timing chain failure which also destroyed engine cylinders.

With only one day notice my alert system noted on my dashboard to reduce power. And taking my vehicle to a repair shop, I was told that my engine was ruined because of excessive oil consumption, which is a well-known problem for the chevy equinox. My car is a 2015 chevy equinox.

Vehicle has 111,000 miles on it and consumes 3 quarts of oil between 5,000 mile oil change intervals. We have always had the oil changed when it is due. Another issue is that when I take the oil fill cap off, there is a white milky residue (which indicates that there is moisture in the engine) now, I know that these 2.4 liter ecotech engines are notorious for pcv issues.

My vehicle is currently not drivable. On saturday 2021 we had it towed to our mechanic because it would not start. We have been informed by two mechanics that our engine needs to be replaced.

Went on 1,000 mile trip and car died. Was able to jump it every time and it started. Return trip of another 1,000 miles.

On ~1/15/20 I was driving ~40 MPH on a suburban street, I had just gotten off a highway, a warning appeared on my dash stating that my vehicle had no oil and to stop and turn off the vehicle immediately. I drove one block to a gas station and put 2 quarts of oil in the vehicle but after looking under the truck, I saw that a great deal of oil leaked right onto the ground.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox 2015. The contact stated that when driving at 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated pulled over, turned off the engine and restarted the vehicle.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

In mid-december 2018, we purchased a used one-owner 2015 chevy equinox from a small dealership in jenison michigan. It had about 113k miles. Less than 3 months later, in early march of 2019, the vehicle suddenly started smelling of gas, rattling, stalling.

Car started rattling, shaking, stalling with no indication beforehand of any problems. It was discovered that there was excessive oil consumption, resulting in using all but one pint of oil since oil change 2 1/2 months prior, less than 2000 miles since oil change. Engine damaged and fuel pump needs to be replaced.

I have not had this car a year yet and it stalled on me twice while I was backing out of the parking lot. Luckily there was no ca parked in front of me so I had to pull out straight to drive. I drove for maybe another 20 minutes and the car stalled on me twice while I was sitting at a red light.

Car stalls while driving, while stopped in traffic car will stall when brake is released and will also stall while pushing the accelerator. Stalls while in drive and reverse.

Engine stalled several times while driving and just shut off while driving and the check engine light came on. Took the vehicle to have codes checked it showed camshaft position sensor, so had that replaced and the vehicle continued to shut off while driving after that was replaced and the check engine light appeared on again.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While driving 30 MPH, the service indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted on its own and was taken to reedman toll chevrolet of springfield (formerly spencer) (located at 840 baltimore pike, springfield, pa 19064, (484) 472-786290) where it was awaiting to be diagnosed.

Engine stalled in heavy traffic. Restarted after turning ignition off and on. Car kept hesitating every time from brake to gas when trying to move forward from stopped.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While driving out of a parking space, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the check engine warning indicator illuminated.

According to our mechanic, our vehicle’s PCV system became clogged and it increased the pressure in our engine and caused the car’s rear main seal to rupture, leading to catastrophic oil loss, loss of power to the vehicle, and engine damage. In our case the entire engine needed to be replaced.

Noticed knocking in the engine and excessive oil usage. I keep my vehicle maintained. I went and had the values and seals replaced around engine for oil. Not even two to three weeks later knocking again. Took it back and engine is burning oil. Read about this make and model having defective pistons and rings causing oil to burn excessively. This has cost me thousands of dollars and it's still not fixed.

My daughter, the driver of this vehicle, noticed a noise. The check engine light came on. Over a short period, the noise from the engine progressively worsened. We brought the car to a certified mechanic. The mechanic's initial determination was that the engine would need to be replaced. It was determined that the engine was faulty, failing due to oil leakage that led to excessive oil consumption. As we were not ready to make that kind of financial commitment, we asked him if there was another option. We were instructed to check the oil frequently. We did so over the next couple of months, but the problem continued and worsened. As my daughter was driving, the engine would make a noise and lose power. Eventually, the vehicle started shaking and would shut down when stopped at red lights and stop signs, requiring the engine to be restarted each time. We then brought it back to the mechanic, and the engine was replaced with a new one.

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox equipped with the 2.4L Ecotec engine has been reported to have excessive oil consumption due to several issues: Defective Piston Rings: The oil control rings are prone to sticking and clogging, leading to oil blowby and excessive consumption. PCV System Issues: Problems with the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system can create excessive vacuum in the crankcase, contributing to oil consumption. Timing Chain Problems: The timing chain can stretch over time, leading to misalignment and potential engine damage. Regular Maintenance: Owners are advised to monitor oil levels frequently and consider using synthetic oil for better performance and longevity. These issues can lead to significant engine wear if not addressed promptly. My vehicle is using too much oil. The 2.4L eco tec engine is installed in this vehicle. The Chevrolet dealership in Rockwall Texas texted me that the engine is bad and needs replacing. The vehicle is past is warranty, so the dealership is using that reason, to not fix this issue. The estimated cost to replace the engine is approximately $11000.00.

The 2.4 liter engine in my car has had excessive oil consumption. now the engine oil is like peanut butter and the blow by out the oil fill is strong.

My 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has a cracked exhaust manifold, a known issue affecting many vehicles of this model. When using the heat or air conditioning, gas fumes enter the cabin, creating a serious risk of carbon monoxide exposure. I regularly transport my two young children in this vehicle, and we are forced to drive with the windows down in cold weather to reduce the risk.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine compartment with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with engine failure.

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding my 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, which I purchased used approximately one year ago. Since acquiring the vehicle, I have experienced severe and excessive oil consumption as well as ongoing fuel injector problems.

Oil issues. The oil light does not come on when there is low oil and the rear main seal busted and the car started to shake and then it turned off. No oil light or check engine light came on.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly vibrated before losing motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was restarted.

The piston rings in my 2015 Chevrolet Equinox have failed, causing significant engine problems. Chevrolet is aware that faulty piston rings are a known issue in this vehicle, as evidenced by numerous complaints and class action lawsuits regarding this defect. The faulty piston rings have caused my engine to consume excessive oil, leading to reduced performance and potential engine failure.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated.

Bought this car in February 2024 and ever since then I have had nothing but problems with the engine. The first problem happened 12 days after I had bought it and it magically disappeared all the oil which end up causing a timing issue I should not have had no oil after getting an oil change 12 days before. I ended up having to get the engine replaced with a used engine.

Oil started leaking bad underneath engine. I did some research and seen with this make and model that it is common issue. That the Pcbank valve freezes up and blows out rear seal.

I have always kept up on oil changes. Just recently it started burning through more oil than normal. Now my rear main seal is leaking and it is pushing out oil.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the contact observed a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed.

Timing chain broke in 2020. Engine was replaced with a remanned engine with the approved upgraded timing chain. October 2023, upgraded timing chain broke again causing the need for a 2nd new engine with less than 75,000 miles on the remanned motor.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from under the hood. The contact stated that the abnormal sound had become louder.

Engine Burning Oil at 97,000 miles No warning light

1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?exhaust system failed at the manifold cracked in half ,causing exhust gas to enter the car making it unsafe to drive with dangerouse leves of carbon monoxied ,and it is available for inspection , 2.How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?

Engine has been burning an excessive amount of oil for months. This has caused damage to pistons and cylinders and the repair costs keep adding up. Vehicle started making a ratlling noise when accelerating amd finally would not start.

Rear Main seal leak/timing chain which was repaired 5/21/2022.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated upon servicing the vehicle, the independent mechanic informed him that the rear main seal was leaking engine oil. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the failure was related to GMC Technical Service Bulletin Number: PIP5093C.

Engine has 100,000miles on it uses about 2 quarts of oil a week my wife drives 128 miles a day mon-friday. Eats oil like crazy, causes the timing chains to weaken and break and complete engine failure. Chains broke, and bent valves and cause major internal damage needs a engine the dealer quoted me $7,900.

My engine is damaged beyond repair. I was driving to work and started to hear a clicking or tapping sound coming from my engine so I called the dealership to make an appt for my car. When I was almost to work (which is an hr commute) my car shut off!!

Vehicle died while sitting at signal. Would not re-start. Two men helped me get vehicle off highway and into convenience store parking lot.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed a massive oil leak underneath the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed an oil seal leak.

Do to excessive oil consumption and cold weather the engine is done and has to be replaced.

PCV system freezing and plugging resulting in increased pressure causing excessive oil leak and potential engine failure. Pulled oil dipstick and release excessive pressure, however icing and freezing within the system continues to occur.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that a month after having an oil change performed on the vehicle, he noticed that the engine had consumed 2 quarts of oil. There was no warning light illuminated.

Engine system making noise, the vehicle did not sound right, but no warning lights. I took vehicle in for oil service, told it was not time for an oil change even though 50% of the oil was consumed with only about 600 miles driven (last service 89275 mi, now 89889 mi). Service center topped off my oil but warned the system is burning more oil than it should with no signs of a leak.

the timing chain went bad and had to be replaced before the break pads. Chevrolet wanted twice as much to repair as my mechanic did, and he used OEM parts and he replaced a few other things that *might* go out, since the entire engine had to be removed.

You must be aware of the problems that the 2.4 ECO-TEC engine has in relation to oil consumption and clogged PCV valve in cold weather. When the valve freezes it results in oil loss and engine failure which puts the driver and passengers in a very dangerous situation. I had to rebuild my motor for $3100 and I had to replace the valve 4 different times. Its all about the money and how much GM would have to pay to make this problem right. Instead the NHTSA turns a blind eye to the dangerous problem and instead investigates on why some wiper blades don't work. Do some real investigation by first Equinox oil consumption problems and read some real accounts of owners being put in dangerous situations.

The Ecotec 2.4L engine installed within this vehicle has been, at an increasing rate, burning oil. At the vehicles most recent change, it burned 2 quarts of oil, which is the most it has ever burned. I'm also concerned that the low oil pressure sensor warning did not come, since it was 2 quarts low on oil. Over the past 50,000 miles, about, the vehicle averaged burning about 1 to 1.5 quarts of oil. I believe there is something systemically wrong with this vehicles Ecotec 2.4L engine that is causes it to burn oil.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of engine oil. Additionally, there were rattling sounds coming from the vehicle, which alerted the contact that the engine oil level was low. The contact added a quart to two quarts of oil to the engine. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was a high-performance vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Timing chain components went out, causing massive engine failure.

My vehicles engine was destroyed when the timing chain snapped due to oil consumption problems with the engine. I started my vehicle up one day and there was a very loud sound for a few seconds and then the car shut off and wouldn't start again. I called many shops before taking it to be diagnosed and everyone of them including a Chevy dealer employee said that this unfortunately is a common problem with this vehicle . They have a terrible oil consumption problem which leads to the timing chain breaking and destroying the engine. I then took my car to a shop and they determined that it did snap and I needed a whole new engine. Chevy dealership didn't have any engines available and they still don't not because they are on back order still. So I had to take somewhere else and get a new engine put in. I got a zero mile engine put in the car with a warranty. But Chevy won't reimburse it because there is no recall associated with my vin Besides my vehicle I know of 2 other people who have the same make and model year who also had the timing chain snap and destroy the engine. One of which happened two weeks before mine. This problem has been detected in prior year models of the equinox. There was a class action lawsuit for year 2010-2013 They claimed to have fixed the problem but they clearly have not. I believe this engine needs inspected recalled and pulled from the market. This is a very costly problem that needs to be fixed. And Chevy should be held accountable for selling car's with faulty engines. I'm sure they're many more people affected besides myself and the two people I know . Luckily for myself I was in my driveway when it happened and not out with my kids in the car because total engine failure in the middle of traffic could have lead to serious injuries. Please look into this problem

Engine stopped working while advancing In turn lane to turn left at a busy intersection. It stopped moving. Required assistance from 3 other passerbys to push car through traffic and out of the intersection. It it had failed moments later the car would have been in the middle of the intersection. Then needed a tow truck to get the car to the service station. They diagnosed it to be a broken timing chain that damaged the cams and destroyed the engine. It was not inspected by anyone other than the sevice center. The car started rough 3 minutes earlier and was on the way to have it diagnosed at another service center. The check engine and system chassis lights came on after the timing chain failure.

My vehicle uses 2 quarts of oil everytime I fill up with gasoline. It is a safety issue that could cause the motor to fail in traffic putting my family and others who might be on the road at risk. When I purchased this vehicle it had 36,000 miles and it was low on oil and has used excessive amounts of oil since ever since. I have seen problems were addressed with other years of equinoxes with a 2.4 L ecotech motor and think this one should be added to the list also. Obviously GM is not going to address these issues so maybe some prodding from you all can help. thanks

Engine Rear main seal leaks oil.

I don't understand on why there can be a recall on a windshield wipers and not a recall on a defect which results in total engine failure while driving. You must be aware of the problems that the 2.4 ECO-TEC engine has in relation to oil consumption and clogged PCV valve in cold weather. When the valve freezes it results in oil loss and engine failure which puts the driver and passengers in a very dangerous situation. Its all about the money and how much GM would have to pay to make this problem right. Instead the NHTSA turns a blind eye to the dangerous problem and instead investigates on why some wiper blades don't work. Do some real investigation by first going to the Facebook page titled Terrain Equinox oil consumption problems and read some real accounts of owners being put in dangerous situations.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started making a loud tapping sound. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the dealer inspected and diagnosed that there was a leak near the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) main seal. The dealer replaced the PCV main seal and intake. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no open recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle started to leak engine oil. The contact had the vehicle towed to the local mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear main seal was leaking due to positive pressure building up in the PCV system however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

While driving on I-96 in Michigan, the vehicle began to shake, and act like it was going to stall out. The check engine light came on, the no power to engine and check oil level messages appeared, disappeared, and reappeared again. After getting off at the nearest exit ramp, the vehicle did eventually stall out and would not start again. I checked the oil, the dipstick indicated that there was no oil, the dipstick was dry. I was confused because I had just had oil changed approximately 3-4 weeks prior to this incident. I had the vehicle towed to a mechanic where it was inspected and concluded that the engine was damaged and the vehicle would need a new engine. The mechanic indicated to me that there was a known issue with the Equinox 2.4L, 4 cylinder engines, where the engine burns excessive oil internally, leading to engine failure. He had just had another equinox in his shop with the same issue. The mechanic contacted Jasper motors, a company that rebuilds engines, they could get me a new engine, but not until mid-march because there were 40 of this engine on backorder. I conducted an internet search to see how widespread the issue is. Websites such as carbrain.com, chevroletproblems.com, motorreviewer.com, vehiclehistory.com, and wvdot.com, all say the same thing; the 2.4L engine "burns excessive oil". I guess on one hand, you could say buyer beware, you have to know what you are purchasing, but on the other hand, the Chevrolet dealer that I purchased this vehicle from did no disclose to me that there was a know issue with these engines and I should continually check the oil levels. Had that been disclosed, I would have likely purchased a different vehicle, or, at least had the necessary knowledge to prevent this from occurring. If there is a know issue with this engine burning excessive oil, why hasn't it been recalled and fixed?

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact’s daughter stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The driver pulled over to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the rear main seal replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact to bring the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Engine started burning excess oil and then Engine failed. This occurred quite quickly and did not notice any low oil indicator. Needed to replace Engine

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, a message to turn off the vehicle was displayed. The vehicle was restarted and moved to a different parking lot where the contact noticed that oil was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

On December 29, 2021 my 2015 Chevy Equinox did not start (couple days prior vehicle would jerk when coming to a stop - no dash lights came on). Had my Equinox towed to the dealship where I bought the vehicle and where I had every oil change completed. The service department stated I needed a new engine (not given a reason on exact issue), it is currently sitting at the dealership as I dont have 8K to replace engine!

In July/August 2021, the driver side windshield wiper got stuck mid-swipe. The only way to get it to go down was to physically move it. I was driving on the interstate in the middle of a downpour. Had to pull over several times on the way home because periodically it would move back up and get stuck. When it wasn't stuck I had to lean to the right to see out of the right side of the windshield to get home. For about 20 miles. My husband figured out the issue and purchased the malfunctioning part and repaired it. In December 2021, my engine seized at a stoplight. I coaxed the car out of the way and got it on the side of the road. The only warning to this was an occasional "ticking" noise, that never seemed to happen when my husband listened to it. We assumed it was the timing chain, but after having it towed to the dealer we were told it was an "oil consumption" issue. The "oil life" alert had been on for about a month, and I had planned on getting an oil change the weekend this happened. However, little did I know that the vehicle had ZERO oil in it. The low oil pressure light never came on. As a matter of fact no warning lights ever came on. The vehicle is now sitting at the dealership, unmoving because the fix is $8300.

2015 Chevy Equinox with Excessive oil Consumption. Known complaints for this model. My engine seized up . No warning . Oil had been changed

The timing chain broke at 107,988 miles on this vehicle, I bought it with 72000 miles on it in April 2020. luckily I was in a parking lot and the vehicle not moving. It's over a $5,000 repair estimate. I have it at a local repair shop. yes it is available for inspection.

Excessive oil consumption has caused my engine to completely deplete all oil which can lead to my engine freezing while driving

Engine cut off while driving. Happens while driving slow or fast, side road or highway. No check engine light. Timing chain issue, $2500 fix. I've had the car 6 months, only 77,500 miles. I do not feel safe in this vehicle any more. RECALL THIS before people have to bury their families due to your faulty parts. Thank goodness no accidents resulted in my 4 experiences.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 50 MPH, she heard loud knocking sounds coming from the engine and the vehicle was jerking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that her daughter was able to pull into the nearest parking lot. The vehicle was towed to her daughter's friend residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired. The dealer informed the contact that they could not repair the vehicle under recall because the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact also contacted a second dealer - Mike Bell Chevrolet (1200 N. Park St, Carrollton, GA 30117) for the repair. The dealer confirmed the information of the first dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

May 29, 2021 last oil changed at Chevrolet Service Center Aug 14, 2021 engine stopped working due to empty oil, as a result of oil leakage. However, the oil light didn’t show up. Note: Oil change is not yet due.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormally strong exhaust odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed.

My check engine light came on so I took it in to get assessed. With less than 90,000 miles, this vehicle requires a new engine. It consumes a lot of oil and has been since I bought it one year ago, me having to add oil every 2 weeks.

Living in texas we normally don't have very cold temperatures but this winter we had single digit temperatures and negative wind-chill for several days. My family had no running water or electricity and tried to drive up the road for food (roughly 1/8th a mile) and noticed a trail of oil when we got out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil onto the exhaust. There was no warning light illuminated.

I was driving my car the other day and it started making a strange noise and a was a half a mile from my home and pulled in the drive way to have my husband check my car and oil was poring out of my region on the driveway. No indicator lights went on to tell me there was a problem either. Took it to a service garage and they told me it would cost me $4,500 to fix it.

The check engine light has been on since the end of march 2020. My mechanic is unable to figure out the problem. No codes come up on the computer for diagnosing the problem.

The car stopped while driving and taken to the mechanic shop who diagnosed the reason due to a broke chain and this car has frequent oil changes every 3000 miles and there was no indication or even warning signs prior now the engine needs to be replaced.

ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT CUT OFF

LIGHT WILL NOT GO AWAY

End of last year my car died while driving. It had no oil. After putting oil still would not start.

Timing chain failed and trashed the engine... 3 months outside of warranty but everyone we've talked to from car dealerships, rental car companies, mechanics, tow shops etc all said when I told them my timing chain failed and trashed the engine you know what all of them said? Is it a chevy equinox?

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

I was driving down a hill in motion and I was attempting to make a right turn. My chevy equinox shut off as I made the turn. My truck stopped and my back end was in the lane I was attempting to leave.

Two weeks ago my car died while backing out of a parking space. I had the issue diagnosed at a mechanic, and the code came back as' p0010 - bank 1 intake camshaft position actuator electrical circuit had a fault.' took my car to the dealership and they replace it for free. On the dealership receipt it says 'replace camshaft position actuator solenoid valve.'

Car has 57,323 p0013 was replaced less than one week ago and now it's popping back up with a p0014.

On 9/11/18 I was driving thru an intersection and and van pulled in front of me casuing me to brake and my car shut off. Steering wheel locked so I couldn't pull off the road. It took 2 tries to re-start my car and when I put it in drive and pressed on the gas it started sputtering.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the engine seized and the timing belt fractured while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light. The vehicle was pushed to the road shoulder.

Timing chain noise

Excessive oil consumption leading to a broken engine

The timing chain went down I only have 95000 miles on it is heard these timing chains went down on. Certain equinox I feel this should of been on a recall since chevy knew this was happening 3 000 dollars later

excessive oil consumption 1qt per 600 miles

As I was driving, an error came on my dashboard stating, "reduced engine power". The fastest I could drive was 25 MPH, then you couldn't drive at all. I took the vechile to the mechanic and he stated the problem was a faulty oil pump and motor.

the 2015 equinox has been serviced and maintenance regularly. The engine's timing chain failed at 73k miles. No explanation on why.

My car burns so much oil, we have to add oil to it every time we go on a hour or longer trip. Doing research and according to my mechanic the 2012-2017 equinox has an engine defect that causes it to burn excessive oil. This issue needs to be recalled.

Our 2015 Chevrolet equinox burns excessive oil… we’re constantly low on oil and we looked it up in the 2013 Chevy equinox had a recall for the same issue… it’s the same engine as the 2013, but there was no recall on this one. It’s been happening for a while

at about 100,000 miles it started using a lot of oil. I have to put a quart in at about every 1,000 miles. There is a lot of pressure when you remove the oil cap at idle.

severe engine knocking and oil consumption

This vehicle kept throwing a code for timing chain. After further investigation through different garages and money spent, the equinox needs a new engine.

Excessive oil consumption caused engine failure

Crankshaft Position – Exhaust Camshaft Position Not Plausible

Burning oil

The timing chain jerks two teeth because of engine oil consumption. The chain guide was damaged. The engine light is on and indicates the reduction of power.

Issues with Excessive Oil Consumption timing chain Failure

The engine is burning excessive amounts of oil at 120,000 miles. GM should take responsibility for this defect and fix the problem. Never ever buying one again.

Car all the sudden died while driving and wouldnt start back up. Took it to my mechanic to find out it was very low on oil and timing chain slipped. Both oil consumption and timing chains are common issues in this car.

My 2015 Equinox started having issues over the summer. In July it had a stuttered drive to it, a lot of little hiccups in the ride. I took it in and was told the oil was bone dry despite having changed it a few months prior.

It's has oil consumption problem issuse because the added 3 quarts of oil and it still wouldn't show on the dipstick

High engine oil consumption, timing chain system failure resulting g in catastrophic engine failure.

Vehicle excessively burns oil.

High oil consumption 1 1/2 quarts every month

It has 116 k miles on it. It did not start. We change new battery but no luck.

Ever since we got our vehicle it uses oil, since more miles have gotten on the said vehicle it's using more oil! Oil isn't cheap, I put more oil in my 2015 equinox than my husband puts in our 2004 dodge ram and it burns oil but less than my equinox!

Head gasket defect.

Pcv unit blew up and blew oil out the back of my engine. It's a common problem with many and gm wont fix the problem. Even the extra new car insurance plan we bought wont cover it.

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

Consuming oil super fast

I own a 2015 chevy equinox that pcv system failed and cause major engine damage. The day issue happened is one of the coldest days in record in the state of missouri. The pcv system froze causing excessive pressure in the engine cause the rear main seal to blow.

Car shuts off while driving. Engine light came on and when slowing down or the car has stopped in traffic on the freeway or at a red light the engine shuts off. Took the car to the shop and unable to determine the issue.

Recall I would start my car after driving it my car will shut off on its own will do this sevrall time thur out the day . Been taking it to get it check they say it might be the oil change but had a oil change and alway put the expensive one on.