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Jan 6, 2026 Engine

I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety defect involving a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox that experienced a sudden and complete loss of engine power while the vehicle was in motion. While traveling approximately 50 mph in active traffic, the engine abruptly shut off and the vehicle immed...

Jan 6, 2026 Engine

I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety defect involving a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox that experienced a sudden and complete loss of engine power while the vehicle was in motion. While traveling approximately 50 mph in active traffic, the engine abruptly shut off and the vehicle immed...

Jan 2, 2026 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact was adding one quart of oil weekly. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at 25 MPH, but was able to restart. While at a stoplight, the vehicle sta...

Jan 2, 2026 Engine 69,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact was adding one quart of oil weekly. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at 25 MPH, but was able to restart. While at a stoplight, the vehicle sta...

Jan 2, 2026 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact was adding one quart of oil weekly. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at 25 MPH, but was able to restart. While at a stoplight, the vehicle sta...

Jan 2, 2026 Engine 69,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact was adding one quart of oil weekly. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at 25 MPH, but was able to restart. While at a stoplight, the vehicle sta...

Dec 24, 2025 Engine

The 2.4L engine is experiencing significant issues, including power loss and rapid oil consumption. The power loss has been observed while driving on both expressways and city streets. The oil burning commenced less than a month after an oil change, resulting in an oil level of zero. This situation ...

Dec 24, 2025 Engine

The 2.4L engine is experiencing significant issues, including power loss and rapid oil consumption. The power loss has been observed while driving on both expressways and city streets. The oil burning commenced less than a month after an oil change, resulting in an oil level of zero. This situation ...

Dec 19, 2025 Engine

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - 2.4L engine failure. PCV system froze Dec 05 2025. Crankcase pressure increased and caused the rear main engine seal to fail, which inturn allowed all the engine oil to leak out. Due to oil starv...

Dec 19, 2025 Engine

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - 2.4L engine failure. PCV system froze Dec 05 2025. Crankcase pressure increased and caused the rear main engine seal to fail, which inturn allowed all the engine oil to leak out. Due to oil starv...

Nov 20, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, there was an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle while the air conditioning system was activated or turned off. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed an...

Nov 20, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Twice the exhaust has leaked into the cabin to the point where it is very noticeable. It causes headaches and breathing problems. GM has known of this issue for several years and it has been reported several times. GM placed a bandaid on it knowing it would fail.

Nov 20, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Twice the exhaust has leaked into the cabin to the point where it is very noticeable. It causes headaches and breathing problems. GM has known of this issue for several years and it has been reported several times. GM placed a bandaid on it knowing it would fail.

Nov 20, 2025 Engine

Twice the exhaust has leaked into the cabin to the point where it is very noticeable. It causes headaches and breathing problems. GM has known of this issue for several years and it has been reported several times. GM placed a bandaid on it knowing it would fail.

Nov 20, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, there was an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle while the air conditioning system was activated or turned off. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed an...

Nov 20, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Twice the exhaust has leaked into the cabin to the point where it is very noticeable. It causes headaches and breathing problems. GM has known of this issue for several years and it has been reported several times. GM placed a bandaid on it knowing it would fail.

Nov 20, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Twice the exhaust has leaked into the cabin to the point where it is very noticeable. It causes headaches and breathing problems. GM has known of this issue for several years and it has been reported several times. GM placed a bandaid on it knowing it would fail.

Nov 20, 2025 Engine

Twice the exhaust has leaked into the cabin to the point where it is very noticeable. It causes headaches and breathing problems. GM has known of this issue for several years and it has been reported several times. GM placed a bandaid on it knowing it would fail.

Nov 11, 2025 Engine

I have the ECOTEC 2.4 engine the engine has gone out and GM is stating car needs a new engine. At 10,000. Two different associates told me to get a new car before they even checked the car.

Nov 11, 2025 Engine

I have the ECOTEC 2.4 engine the engine has gone out and GM is stating car needs a new engine. At 10,000. Two different associates told me to get a new car before they even checked the car.

Nov 1, 2025 Engine Crash

Driving on the highway, nothing unusual or out of the ordinary. Within a 30 second span of time, the car started making a horrible rattling sound, followed by a loud snap sound, then smoke, then I was off the road with oil pouring out of the bottom of the car. Towed home, car was dropped off at the ...

Nov 1, 2025 Engine Crash

Driving on the highway, nothing unusual or out of the ordinary. Within a 30 second span of time, the car started making a horrible rattling sound, followed by a loud snap sound, then smoke, then I was off the road with oil pouring out of the bottom of the car. Towed home, car was dropped off at the ...

Oct 16, 2025 Engine 147,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stoplight, the engine seized without any warning lights illumi...

Oct 16, 2025 Engine 147,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stoplight, the engine seized without any warning lights illumi...

Oct 3, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, there was an abnormal sound and odor coming from the engine. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that pistons needed to be replaced and that t...

Oct 3, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, there was an abnormal sound and odor coming from the engine. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that pistons needed to be replaced and that t...

Sep 6, 2025 Engine

Engine failed in traffic at stop sign Numerous reports of burning oil Quickly and engine failing... Could happen at any time anywhere leaving one stranded and at risk of collision or crime... After having it replaced at 64000 miles it did the same thing 1 year later. Cost 10000$. Thousands of people...

Sep 6, 2025 Engine

Engine failed in traffic at stop sign Numerous reports of burning oil Quickly and engine failing... Could happen at any time anywhere leaving one stranded and at risk of collision or crime... After having it replaced at 64000 miles it did the same thing 1 year later. Cost 10000$. Thousands of people...

Aug 29, 2025 Engine

TIMING CHAIN MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE ENGINE TO COMPLETELY FAIL AND THE CAR IS NOW UNROAD WORTHY. DID OIL CHANGES FREQUENTLY DUE TO FAST CONSUMPTION OF OIL. NEVER OVERHEATED BUT NOW THE CYLINDERS, OIL PUMP AND HEADS ARE NO GOOD AND A REBUILT OR NEW USED ENGINE WOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPAIR THE CAR.

Aug 29, 2025 Engine

TIMING CHAIN MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE ENGINE TO COMPLETELY FAIL AND THE CAR IS NOW UNROAD WORTHY. DID OIL CHANGES FREQUENTLY DUE TO FAST CONSUMPTION OF OIL. NEVER OVERHEATED BUT NOW THE CYLINDERS, OIL PUMP AND HEADS ARE NO GOOD AND A REBUILT OR NEW USED ENGINE WOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPAIR THE CAR.

Aug 27, 2025 Engine

Fo2017 Chevrolet Equinox with the 2.4L Ecotec engine, excessive oil consumption can indirectly cause a timing chain to fail which is a major safety hazard to all occupants.

Aug 27, 2025 Engine

Fo2017 Chevrolet Equinox with the 2.4L Ecotec engine, excessive oil consumption can indirectly cause a timing chain to fail which is a major safety hazard to all occupants.

Aug 12, 2025 Engine 72,500 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered before hesitating to maintain automotive power. In addition, while at a stoplight, the vehicle lost automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to ...

Aug 12, 2025 Engine 72,500 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered before hesitating to maintain automotive power. In addition, while at a stoplight, the vehicle lost automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to ...

Jul 28, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

parabrisas agrietado , puerta no coinside, air bag..

Jul 28, 2025 Visibility/wiper

parabrisas agrietado , puerta no coinside, air bag..

Jul 28, 2025 Unknown Or Other

parabrisas agrietado , puerta no coinside, air bag..

Jul 28, 2025 Air Bags

Desconocido bolsas de aire takata posible retirada .. Alto consumo de combustible

Jul 28, 2025 Tires

Sistema monitor de llantas . P225/65R27

Jul 28, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

parabrisas agrietado , puerta no coinside, air bag..

Jul 28, 2025 Visibility/wiper

parabrisas agrietado , puerta no coinside, air bag..

Jul 28, 2025 Unknown Or Other

parabrisas agrietado , puerta no coinside, air bag..

Jul 28, 2025 Air Bags

Desconocido bolsas de aire takata posible retirada .. Alto consumo de combustible

Jul 28, 2025 Tires

Sistema monitor de llantas . P225/65R27

Jul 17, 2025 Air Bags Crash

I was in a car accident (car total loss), my air bags did NOT deploy and a light came on after the crash to say the airbags malfunctioned.

Jul 17, 2025 Air Bags Crash

I was in a car accident (car total loss), my air bags did NOT deploy and a light came on after the crash to say the airbags malfunctioned.

Jul 16, 2025 Engine

My car began making a knocking noise and lost power. I was not expecting to be out of oil as I recently had my oil changed. This happened several times while traveling before I realized the engine was burning through oil. My solution has been temporary, frequently checking the oil level and adding o...

Jul 16, 2025 Engine

My car began making a knocking noise and lost power. I was not expecting to be out of oil as I recently had my oil changed. This happened several times while traveling before I realized the engine was burning through oil. My solution has been temporary, frequently checking the oil level and adding o...

Jun 14, 2025 Engine

I have to constantly add oil.I have more frequent oil changes.Panel doesn’t display low oil .Mechanic & several others tell me these cars burn oil faster.Combustion of oil leading to excessive oil consumption & premature wear on engine After putting air in tires,the sensors have to be reset & t...

Jun 14, 2025 Wheels

I have to constantly add oil.I have more frequent oil changes.Panel doesn’t display low oil .Mechanic & several others tell me these cars burn oil faster.Combustion of oil leading to excessive oil consumption & premature wear on engine After putting air in tires,the sensors have to be reset & t...

Jun 14, 2025 Engine

I have to constantly add oil.I have more frequent oil changes.Panel doesn’t display low oil .Mechanic & several others tell me these cars burn oil faster.Combustion of oil leading to excessive oil consumption & premature wear on engine After putting air in tires,the sensors have to be reset & t...

Jun 14, 2025 Wheels

I have to constantly add oil.I have more frequent oil changes.Panel doesn’t display low oil .Mechanic & several others tell me these cars burn oil faster.Combustion of oil leading to excessive oil consumption & premature wear on engine After putting air in tires,the sensors have to be reset & t...

Jun 10, 2025 Engine 75,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 5 quarts of oil for every 2,000 miles driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an oil consumption test was performed, and the dealer confirmed that the vehicle was experiencing an excessive oil co...

Jun 10, 2025 Engine 75,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 5 quarts of oil for every 2,000 miles driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an oil consumption test was performed, and the dealer confirmed that the vehicle was experiencing an excessive oil co...

May 17, 2025 Engine

High Pressure fuel pump failure on engine block. car cuts off, engine light on. failed Emission test.

May 17, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

High Pressure fuel pump failure on engine block. car cuts off, engine light on. failed Emission test.

May 17, 2025 Engine

High Pressure fuel pump failure on engine block. car cuts off, engine light on. failed Emission test.

May 17, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

High Pressure fuel pump failure on engine block. car cuts off, engine light on. failed Emission test.

May 8, 2025 Engine

PVC port plugged during freezing weather caused excessive crankcase pressure causing the rear main seal to blow out resulting in the loss of engine oil. Went to 2 different repair shops who confirmed each other’s diagnosis. At minimal mileage for a 2017 year car, the engine had to be replaced at c...

May 8, 2025 Engine

PVC port plugged during freezing weather caused excessive crankcase pressure causing the rear main seal to blow out resulting in the loss of engine oil. Went to 2 different repair shops who confirmed each other’s diagnosis. At minimal mileage for a 2017 year car, the engine had to be replaced at c...

May 7, 2025 Electrical System

Rear mail oil leak Engine gone timing chain failure allowed the engine pistons to contact the engine valves thereby damaging the valves and pistons.

May 7, 2025 Engine

Rear mail oil leak Engine gone timing chain failure allowed the engine pistons to contact the engine valves thereby damaging the valves and pistons.

May 7, 2025 Electrical System

Rear mail oil leak Engine gone timing chain failure allowed the engine pistons to contact the engine valves thereby damaging the valves and pistons.

May 7, 2025 Engine

Rear mail oil leak Engine gone timing chain failure allowed the engine pistons to contact the engine valves thereby damaging the valves and pistons.

May 6, 2025 Air Bags

Siempre se le prende la luz “atiende airbag” Hace 2 años la compuse que fue el sensor y ahora tengo 2 semanas que se se le prendio la lleve al dealer y que la bolsa salió defectuosa de fábrica y es muy caro .

May 6, 2025 Air Bags

Siempre se le prende la luz “atiende airbag” Hace 2 años la compuse que fue el sensor y ahora tengo 2 semanas que se se le prendio la lleve al dealer y que la bolsa salió defectuosa de fábrica y es muy caro .

Apr 30, 2025 Engine

I was driving down the highway and as I was going up a hill my car made a loud noise and then shut down. I had to coast to the side of the highway. I was stranded on the side of the highway with my two year old for 3 hours while I waited for a tow truck. I had to have my car towed and it was confirm...

Apr 30, 2025 Engine

I was driving down the highway and as I was going up a hill my car made a loud noise and then shut down. I had to coast to the side of the highway. I was stranded on the side of the highway with my two year old for 3 hours while I waited for a tow truck. I had to have my car towed and it was confirm...

Apr 27, 2025 Engine

Engine oil consumption is bad to the point that it consumes 5 quarts of oil a week to the point that the engine seized from lack of oil and went into maintenance mode shutting down while driving leaving me stranded in the side of the road

Apr 27, 2025 Engine

Engine oil consumption is bad to the point that it consumes 5 quarts of oil a week to the point that the engine seized from lack of oil and went into maintenance mode shutting down while driving leaving me stranded in the side of the road

Apr 22, 2025 Engine

Excessive oil consumption causing failed engine at 60k miles. This was regularly maintained.

Apr 22, 2025 Engine

Excessive oil consumption causing failed engine at 60k miles. This was regularly maintained.

Apr 21, 2025 Electrical System 128,826 mi

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 55,000 and at the time of registra...

Apr 21, 2025 Electrical System 128,826 mi

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 55,000 and at the time of registra...

Apr 15, 2025 Power Train

Bearing on front intermediate shaft broken or missing.

Apr 15, 2025 Engine

Timing chain going bad. Vehicle burning oil excessively.

Apr 15, 2025 Power Train

Bearing on front intermediate shaft broken or missing.

Apr 15, 2025 Engine

Timing chain going bad. Vehicle burning oil excessively.

Mar 24, 2025 Engine

Driving to work, my car decided to die upon stopping at a stop light. I managed to get it to start again and coast to work, but upon reaching the parking lot, it died yet again. I allowed it to stay parked while at work, when leaving it seemed normal, mind you it hasn't made any noises. I went to le...

Mar 24, 2025 Engine

Driving to work, my car decided to die upon stopping at a stop light. I managed to get it to start again and coast to work, but upon reaching the parking lot, it died yet again. I allowed it to stay parked while at work, when leaving it seemed normal, mind you it hasn't made any noises. I went to le...

Mar 7, 2025 Engine

EGR valve froze cause the rear main seal to blow, has timing chain fixes. Now having more issues again.

Mar 7, 2025 Engine

EGR valve froze cause the rear main seal to blow, has timing chain fixes. Now having more issues again.

Mar 6, 2025 Power Train 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon arriving to the destination, the contact became aware that there was an excessive amount of engine oil pooling underneath the engine compartment of the vehicle, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. No warnin...

Mar 6, 2025 Engine

After very cold winter weather, car started to smell. PCV valve blew and car was seizing causing it to blow out the rear systems. It had spilled oil onto the garage floor and had a bad emissions smell. Dealership said they added 3 quarts of Oil and that within 30 minutes two quarts leaked out. No wa...

Mar 6, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

After very cold winter weather, car started to smell. PCV valve blew and car was seizing causing it to blow out the rear systems. It had spilled oil onto the garage floor and had a bad emissions smell. Dealership said they added 3 quarts of Oil and that within 30 minutes two quarts leaked out. No wa...

Mar 6, 2025 Unknown Or Other

After very cold winter weather, car started to smell. PCV valve blew and car was seizing causing it to blow out the rear systems. It had spilled oil onto the garage floor and had a bad emissions smell. Dealership said they added 3 quarts of Oil and that within 30 minutes two quarts leaked out. No wa...

Mar 6, 2025 Power Train 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon arriving to the destination, the contact became aware that there was an excessive amount of engine oil pooling underneath the engine compartment of the vehicle, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. No warnin...

Mar 6, 2025 Engine

After very cold winter weather, car started to smell. PCV valve blew and car was seizing causing it to blow out the rear systems. It had spilled oil onto the garage floor and had a bad emissions smell. Dealership said they added 3 quarts of Oil and that within 30 minutes two quarts leaked out. No wa...

Mar 6, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

After very cold winter weather, car started to smell. PCV valve blew and car was seizing causing it to blow out the rear systems. It had spilled oil onto the garage floor and had a bad emissions smell. Dealership said they added 3 quarts of Oil and that within 30 minutes two quarts leaked out. No wa...

Mar 6, 2025 Unknown Or Other

After very cold winter weather, car started to smell. PCV valve blew and car was seizing causing it to blow out the rear systems. It had spilled oil onto the garage floor and had a bad emissions smell. Dealership said they added 3 quarts of Oil and that within 30 minutes two quarts leaked out. No wa...

Mar 2, 2025 Engine

When my car failed while driving to work, I had it towed to a repair facility. The technician reported that the rear main was leaking and the motor had no oil in it. I have always had the oil changed every 2000 miles. There was also engine metal in the oil filter. It was deemed that the motor was ru...

Mar 2, 2025 Engine

When my car failed while driving to work, I had it towed to a repair facility. The technician reported that the rear main was leaking and the motor had no oil in it. I have always had the oil changed every 2000 miles. There was also engine metal in the oil filter. It was deemed that the motor was ru...

Mar 1, 2025 Engine

Oxygen sensor, catalytic system efficiency below threshold bank,o2 circuit low voltage,accelerator pedal position sensor 1-2 not plausible, invalid data received from engine control module, vvt timing solenoid, engine vvt timing solenoid, timing shaft bank 1, exhaust camshaft, intake performance cam...

Mar 1, 2025 Power Train

Oxygen sensor, catalytic system efficiency below threshold bank,o2 circuit low voltage,accelerator pedal position sensor 1-2 not plausible, invalid data received from engine control module, vvt timing solenoid, engine vvt timing solenoid, timing shaft bank 1, exhaust camshaft, intake performance cam...

Mar 1, 2025 Engine

Oxygen sensor, catalytic system efficiency below threshold bank,o2 circuit low voltage,accelerator pedal position sensor 1-2 not plausible, invalid data received from engine control module, vvt timing solenoid, engine vvt timing solenoid, timing shaft bank 1, exhaust camshaft, intake performance cam...

Mar 1, 2025 Power Train

Oxygen sensor, catalytic system efficiency below threshold bank,o2 circuit low voltage,accelerator pedal position sensor 1-2 not plausible, invalid data received from engine control module, vvt timing solenoid, engine vvt timing solenoid, timing shaft bank 1, exhaust camshaft, intake performance cam...

Feb 27, 2025 Engine

My vehicle had a pool of oil beneath it and a trail behind it due to a faulty PCV. I had it towed to the certified dealer and they told me it was a PCV valve issue, due to the cold temperatures, ice was able to accumulate and caused a pressure build up inside of the hose or something of the sort. Wi...

Feb 27, 2025 Unknown Or Other

My vehicle had a pool of oil beneath it and a trail behind it due to a faulty PCV. I had it towed to the certified dealer and they told me it was a PCV valve issue, due to the cold temperatures, ice was able to accumulate and caused a pressure build up inside of the hose or something of the sort. Wi...

Feb 27, 2025 Engine

My vehicle had a pool of oil beneath it and a trail behind it due to a faulty PCV. I had it towed to the certified dealer and they told me it was a PCV valve issue, due to the cold temperatures, ice was able to accumulate and caused a pressure build up inside of the hose or something of the sort. Wi...

Feb 27, 2025 Unknown Or Other

My vehicle had a pool of oil beneath it and a trail behind it due to a faulty PCV. I had it towed to the certified dealer and they told me it was a PCV valve issue, due to the cold temperatures, ice was able to accumulate and caused a pressure build up inside of the hose or something of the sort. Wi...

Feb 21, 2025 Engine

The Rear Main seal failed which ended up causing issues with the timing belt and required pistons to be replaced as well. The safety of the vehicle was at risk because it was spewing oil all over the place while I was driving which could cause the roads to be slick and cause others to crash. Let alo...

Feb 21, 2025 Engine

The Rear Main seal failed which ended up causing issues with the timing belt and required pistons to be replaced as well. The safety of the vehicle was at risk because it was spewing oil all over the place while I was driving which could cause the roads to be slick and cause others to crash. Let alo...

Feb 20, 2025 Engine

Timing chain broke guides and jumped timing which resulted in engine failure. There were no lights indicating a problem before. Engine had to be replaced by a service repair shop.

Feb 20, 2025 Power Train

PCV valve got clogged and failed, i have an extended warranty and the extended warranty EXCLUDES this from any repairs if this is involved. Caused my Rear Main Seal to break and leak oil. Not drivable currently. Quoted 3200 on a repair. Purchased the vehicle less than 12 months ago.

Feb 20, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

PCV valve got clogged and failed, i have an extended warranty and the extended warranty EXCLUDES this from any repairs if this is involved. Caused my Rear Main Seal to break and leak oil. Not drivable currently. Quoted 3200 on a repair. Purchased the vehicle less than 12 months ago.

Feb 20, 2025 Engine

PCV valve got clogged and failed, i have an extended warranty and the extended warranty EXCLUDES this from any repairs if this is involved. Caused my Rear Main Seal to break and leak oil. Not drivable currently. Quoted 3200 on a repair. Purchased the vehicle less than 12 months ago.

Feb 20, 2025 Engine

Timing chain broke guides and jumped timing which resulted in engine failure. There were no lights indicating a problem before. Engine had to be replaced by a service repair shop.

Feb 20, 2025 Power Train

PCV valve got clogged and failed, i have an extended warranty and the extended warranty EXCLUDES this from any repairs if this is involved. Caused my Rear Main Seal to break and leak oil. Not drivable currently. Quoted 3200 on a repair. Purchased the vehicle less than 12 months ago.

Feb 20, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

PCV valve got clogged and failed, i have an extended warranty and the extended warranty EXCLUDES this from any repairs if this is involved. Caused my Rear Main Seal to break and leak oil. Not drivable currently. Quoted 3200 on a repair. Purchased the vehicle less than 12 months ago.

Feb 20, 2025 Engine

PCV valve got clogged and failed, i have an extended warranty and the extended warranty EXCLUDES this from any repairs if this is involved. Caused my Rear Main Seal to break and leak oil. Not drivable currently. Quoted 3200 on a repair. Purchased the vehicle less than 12 months ago.

Feb 19, 2025 Engine

My husband was driving our vehicle on his way to work on [XXX] very early in the morning. He was on the highway going 70 mph. While driving he noticed a tire pressure monitoring system warning come up. Shortly after the vehicle went into reduced power mode. He was able to exit the highway and get t...

Feb 19, 2025 Engine

My husband was driving our vehicle on his way to work on [XXX] very early in the morning. He was on the highway going 70 mph. While driving he noticed a tire pressure monitoring system warning come up. Shortly after the vehicle went into reduced power mode. He was able to exit the highway and get t...

Feb 18, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Rear main seal keeps blowing out due to PVC hose freezing also noticed oil on ground from rear the transmission at work so

Feb 18, 2025 Engine

2/4/19 bulletin issued for PCV valve defect [XXX] bought car from dealer, was told nothing wrong with car [XXX] sold me a extended warranty to assure me the car would be protected [XXX] car wouldn’t start in driveway had it towed to Tarr Chevrolet. [XXX] warranty refused to fix car, seems they exc...

Feb 18, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

2/4/19 bulletin issued for PCV valve defect [XXX] bought car from dealer, was told nothing wrong with car [XXX] sold me a extended warranty to assure me the car would be protected [XXX] car wouldn’t start in driveway had it towed to Tarr Chevrolet. [XXX] warranty refused to fix car, seems they exc...

Feb 18, 2025 Power Train

2/4/19 bulletin issued for PCV valve defect [XXX] bought car from dealer, was told nothing wrong with car [XXX] sold me a extended warranty to assure me the car would be protected [XXX] car wouldn’t start in driveway had it towed to Tarr Chevrolet. [XXX] warranty refused to fix car, seems they exc...

Feb 18, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Rear main seal keeps blowing out due to PVC hose freezing also noticed oil on ground from rear the transmission at work so

Feb 18, 2025 Engine

2/4/19 bulletin issued for PCV valve defect [XXX] bought car from dealer, was told nothing wrong with car [XXX] sold me a extended warranty to assure me the car would be protected [XXX] car wouldn’t start in driveway had it towed to Tarr Chevrolet. [XXX] warranty refused to fix car, seems they exc...

Feb 18, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

2/4/19 bulletin issued for PCV valve defect [XXX] bought car from dealer, was told nothing wrong with car [XXX] sold me a extended warranty to assure me the car would be protected [XXX] car wouldn’t start in driveway had it towed to Tarr Chevrolet. [XXX] warranty refused to fix car, seems they exc...

Feb 18, 2025 Power Train

2/4/19 bulletin issued for PCV valve defect [XXX] bought car from dealer, was told nothing wrong with car [XXX] sold me a extended warranty to assure me the car would be protected [XXX] car wouldn’t start in driveway had it towed to Tarr Chevrolet. [XXX] warranty refused to fix car, seems they exc...

Feb 6, 2025 Seat Belts

The cable that holds the seat belt to the frame of the car severed in half. We are ordering a new cable and fixing it, but I have never heard of this before. I will attach a photo below. We have had the car for a really long time.

Feb 6, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 71 MPH, the engine lost power with the check engine and stability-track warning lights illuminated. The vehicle entered LIMP Mode. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a local gas station. The contact approached the ...

Feb 6, 2025 Engine 68,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 71 MPH, the engine lost power with the check engine and stability-track warning lights illuminated. The vehicle entered LIMP Mode. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a local gas station. The contact approached the ...

Feb 6, 2025 Seat Belts

The cable that holds the seat belt to the frame of the car severed in half. We are ordering a new cable and fixing it, but I have never heard of this before. I will attach a photo below. We have had the car for a really long time.

Feb 6, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 71 MPH, the engine lost power with the check engine and stability-track warning lights illuminated. The vehicle entered LIMP Mode. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a local gas station. The contact approached the ...

Feb 6, 2025 Engine 68,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 71 MPH, the engine lost power with the check engine and stability-track warning lights illuminated. The vehicle entered LIMP Mode. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a local gas station. The contact approached the ...

Feb 1, 2025 Engine

Two massive oil leaks experienced while driving during cold weather months. One two years ago (Feb 2023) and the other January 2025. Both instance caused by Rear Main Seal and led to mass oil loss while operating and vehicle almost shutting down on roadway. There appears to have been bulletins sent ...

Feb 1, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Two massive oil leaks experienced while driving during cold weather months. One two years ago (Feb 2023) and the other January 2025. Both instance caused by Rear Main Seal and led to mass oil loss while operating and vehicle almost shutting down on roadway. There appears to have been bulletins sent ...

Feb 1, 2025 Engine

Defective pcv valve system caused the rear main seal to blow out. Causing oil leak which made my engine stall while driving on interstate 95.

Feb 1, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Defective pcv valve system caused the rear main seal to blow out. Causing oil leak which made my engine stall while driving on interstate 95.

Feb 1, 2025 Engine

Two massive oil leaks experienced while driving during cold weather months. One two years ago (Feb 2023) and the other January 2025. Both instance caused by Rear Main Seal and led to mass oil loss while operating and vehicle almost shutting down on roadway. There appears to have been bulletins sent ...

Feb 1, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Two massive oil leaks experienced while driving during cold weather months. One two years ago (Feb 2023) and the other January 2025. Both instance caused by Rear Main Seal and led to mass oil loss while operating and vehicle almost shutting down on roadway. There appears to have been bulletins sent ...

Feb 1, 2025 Engine

Defective pcv valve system caused the rear main seal to blow out. Causing oil leak which made my engine stall while driving on interstate 95.

Feb 1, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Defective pcv valve system caused the rear main seal to blow out. Causing oil leak which made my engine stall while driving on interstate 95.

Jan 31, 2025 Engine

My 2017 Chevy Equinox, equipped with the 2.4L Ecotec engine, experienced a catastrophic failure due to a faulty PCV system. In cold weather, condensation caused the PCV valve to malfunction, leading to excessive pressure and ultimately blowing out the rear main seal. This issue has been well-documen...

Jan 31, 2025 Engine

When very cold in January 2025 in Evansville in area. our Equinox was being driven 1 hour and no lights on dashboard turned on and then all of a sudden at a stoplight the Equinox stalled and wouldn't go. The mechanic at a chevy dealership said pvc froze and engine wasn't getting oil.

Jan 31, 2025 Engine

My 2017 Chevy Equinox, equipped with the 2.4L Ecotec engine, experienced a catastrophic failure due to a faulty PCV system. In cold weather, condensation caused the PCV valve to malfunction, leading to excessive pressure and ultimately blowing out the rear main seal. This issue has been well-documen...

Jan 31, 2025 Engine

When very cold in January 2025 in Evansville in area. our Equinox was being driven 1 hour and no lights on dashboard turned on and then all of a sudden at a stoplight the Equinox stalled and wouldn't go. The mechanic at a chevy dealership said pvc froze and engine wasn't getting oil.

Jan 25, 2025 Engine

My 2017 Chevy Equinox, equipped with the 2.4L Ecotec engine, experienced a catastrophic failure due to a faulty PCV system. In cold weather, condensation caused the PCV valve to malfunction, leading to excessive pressure and ultimately blowing out the rear main seal. This issue has been well-documen...

Jan 25, 2025 Engine

My 2017 Chevy Equinox, equipped with the 2.4L Ecotec engine, experienced a catastrophic failure due to a faulty PCV system. In cold weather, condensation caused the PCV valve to malfunction, leading to excessive pressure and ultimately blowing out the rear main seal. This issue has been well-documen...

Jan 22, 2025 Engine 147,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly went into LIMP Mode. The traction control, the stability-track warning lights, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road...

Jan 22, 2025 Engine

On 1/5/25, the rear main seal ruptured due to a known issue in the vehicle's PVC system, causing severe oil loss, potential catastrophic damage to the engine, loss of power, possible accident and/or injury. The problem was confirmed by a local Chevrolet dealer, with an estimated repair cost of $4000...

Jan 22, 2025 Engine 147,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly went into LIMP Mode. The traction control, the stability-track warning lights, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road...

Jan 22, 2025 Engine

On 1/5/25, the rear main seal ruptured due to a known issue in the vehicle's PVC system, causing severe oil loss, potential catastrophic damage to the engine, loss of power, possible accident and/or injury. The problem was confirmed by a local Chevrolet dealer, with an estimated repair cost of $4000...

Jan 21, 2025 Engine

I am having this same issue with my 2017 Equinox as stated in the below information. It currently only has 58390 miles. I have already paid over 700 to try and fix and now they are telling me it is going to be another $5040.00.I feel like this should be covered by the class action lawsuit. The laws...

Jan 21, 2025 Engine

When I was exiting the expressway, my car suddenly stopped without any warning. I managed to restart it, but after driving just a few feet, it stalled again. I was able to restart it once more, but this time I could hear a knocking noise coming from the engine. I initially thought it couldn't need o...

Jan 21, 2025 Engine

114k miles and the PCV valve was collecting condensation which froze. This caused a build up of pressure and blew the rear main oil seal and timing chain. No warning, no dash lights, nothing. Oil life at 35% and over 1,000 miles before due for next oil change. Went from running fine to DEAD in less ...

Jan 21, 2025 Power Train

114k miles and the PCV valve was collecting condensation which froze. This caused a build up of pressure and blew the rear main oil seal and timing chain. No warning, no dash lights, nothing. Oil life at 35% and over 1,000 miles before due for next oil change. Went from running fine to DEAD in less ...

Jan 21, 2025 Engine

I am having this same issue with my 2017 Equinox as stated in the below information. It currently only has 58390 miles. I have already paid over 700 to try and fix and now they are telling me it is going to be another $5040.00.I feel like this should be covered by the class action lawsuit. The laws...

Jan 21, 2025 Engine

When I was exiting the expressway, my car suddenly stopped without any warning. I managed to restart it, but after driving just a few feet, it stalled again. I was able to restart it once more, but this time I could hear a knocking noise coming from the engine. I initially thought it couldn't need o...

Jan 21, 2025 Engine

114k miles and the PCV valve was collecting condensation which froze. This caused a build up of pressure and blew the rear main oil seal and timing chain. No warning, no dash lights, nothing. Oil life at 35% and over 1,000 miles before due for next oil change. Went from running fine to DEAD in less ...

Jan 21, 2025 Power Train

114k miles and the PCV valve was collecting condensation which froze. This caused a build up of pressure and blew the rear main oil seal and timing chain. No warning, no dash lights, nothing. Oil life at 35% and over 1,000 miles before due for next oil change. Went from running fine to DEAD in less ...

Jan 16, 2025 Engine

Oil leak caused by insufficient ventilation and excessive oil burning caused rear main seal and timing chain belts to fail. Oil warning systems were too late in warning about problem until engine stalled out and all oil was consumed, causing engine failure. No low oil warnings came up until minutes ...

Jan 16, 2025 Engine

Oil leak caused by insufficient ventilation and excessive oil burning caused rear main seal and timing chain belts to fail. Oil warning systems were too late in warning about problem until engine stalled out and all oil was consumed, causing engine failure. No low oil warnings came up until minutes ...

Jan 12, 2025 Engine

The PCV Valve froze last week causing pressure to build up and blew the rear seal. All the oil leaked out and caused a grinding noise and the vehicle shutoff on its own. This I have seen is an ongoing problem with the Chevy Equinox. I was quoted $3800 from the dealer to repair.

Jan 12, 2025 Engine

The PCV Valve froze last week causing pressure to build up and blew the rear seal. All the oil leaked out and caused a grinding noise and the vehicle shutoff on its own. This I have seen is an ongoing problem with the Chevy Equinox. I was quoted $3800 from the dealer to repair.

Jan 11, 2025 Power Train

Majority of the oil leaked out of the vehicle, the low oil light never came on. Car was towed to the shop after I was told not to drive it, as the engine will most likely seize up. The shop found that the rear main crankshaft seal was blown out and leaking to access crank case pressure due to a PCV ...

Jan 11, 2025 Power Train

Majority of the oil leaked out of the vehicle, the low oil light never came on. Car was towed to the shop after I was told not to drive it, as the engine will most likely seize up. The shop found that the rear main crankshaft seal was blown out and leaking to access crank case pressure due to a PCV ...

Jan 7, 2025 Engine

REAR MAIN SEAL GONE BAD DUE TO ENGINE DEFECT NOTED IN GM SERVICE BULLETIN PIP5093C WHICH IS A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE ENGINE.

Jan 7, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 144,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was a loud sound coming from the exhaust and there were exhaust fumes entering the cabin of the vehicle while starting the vehicle. The veh...

Jan 7, 2025 Engine

REAR MAIN SEAL GONE BAD DUE TO ENGINE DEFECT NOTED IN GM SERVICE BULLETIN PIP5093C WHICH IS A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE ENGINE.

Jan 7, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 144,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was a loud sound coming from the exhaust and there were exhaust fumes entering the cabin of the vehicle while starting the vehicle. The veh...

Dec 31, 2024 Engine

Oil leak caused by insufficient ventilation and excessive oil burning caused rear main seal and timing chain belts to fail. Oil warning systems were too late in warning about problem until engine stalled out and all oil was consumed, causing engine failure. No low oil warnings came up until minutes ...

Dec 31, 2024 Engine

Oil leak caused by insufficient ventilation and excessive oil burning caused rear main seal and timing chain belts to fail. Oil warning systems were too late in warning about problem until engine stalled out and all oil was consumed, causing engine failure. No low oil warnings came up until minutes ...

Dec 26, 2024 Engine

VEHICLE STALLED WHEN DRIVEN OR STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. ABNORMAL NOISES COMING FROM ENGINE. WHEN ENGINE OIL WAS CHECKED, NO VISIBLE OIL WAS AVAILABLE IN THE DIPSTICK. INSERTED DIPSTICK A COUPLE OF TIMES TO ENSURE CORRECT MEASUREMENT. EXTREMELY LOW OIL LEFT IN VEHICLE. VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE BURNING OI...

Dec 26, 2024 Engine

VEHICLE STALLED WHEN DRIVEN OR STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. ABNORMAL NOISES COMING FROM ENGINE. WHEN ENGINE OIL WAS CHECKED, NO VISIBLE OIL WAS AVAILABLE IN THE DIPSTICK. INSERTED DIPSTICK A COUPLE OF TIMES TO ENSURE CORRECT MEASUREMENT. EXTREMELY LOW OIL LEFT IN VEHICLE. VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE BURNING OI...

Dec 2, 2024 Air Bags Crash 143,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while stopped in traffic, he was involved in a rear end crash. The contact stated that the vehicle was pushed forward by the impact into the rear end of another vehicle. The contact stated that the rear end of the vehicle was crushed in ...

Dec 2, 2024 Air Bags Crash 143,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while stopped in traffic, he was involved in a rear end crash. The contact stated that the vehicle was pushed forward by the impact into the rear end of another vehicle. The contact stated that the rear end of the vehicle was crushed in ...

Nov 8, 2024 Engine

Our 2017 Chevy Equinox, engine 2.4l, is using excessive oil. Doing research it sounds like this is a known well known problem. what is Chevrolet doing to fix this issue?

Nov 8, 2024 Engine

Our 2017 Chevy Equinox, engine 2.4l, is using excessive oil. Doing research it sounds like this is a known well known problem. what is Chevrolet doing to fix this issue?

Oct 24, 2024 Electrical System Fire

Driving down a 4 lane busy highway. Going 65 when the car made a pop sound. We pulled over. Car caught on fire 5 mins after we were out

Oct 24, 2024 Engine Fire

Driving down a 4 lane busy highway. Going 65 when the car made a pop sound. We pulled over. Car caught on fire 5 mins after we were out

Oct 24, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

Driving down a 4 lane busy highway. Going 65 when the car made a pop sound. We pulled over. Car caught on fire 5 mins after we were out

Oct 24, 2024 Electrical System Fire

Driving down a 4 lane busy highway. Going 65 when the car made a pop sound. We pulled over. Car caught on fire 5 mins after we were out

Oct 24, 2024 Engine Fire

Driving down a 4 lane busy highway. Going 65 when the car made a pop sound. We pulled over. Car caught on fire 5 mins after we were out

Oct 24, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

Driving down a 4 lane busy highway. Going 65 when the car made a pop sound. We pulled over. Car caught on fire 5 mins after we were out

Sep 27, 2024 Engine

Had car over 5 years from 11/2019 to current and had no issues at all. No check engine lights, nothing, and kept up on all routine maintenance. Car started up just fine drove on interstate from about 10 miles came to my exit and vehicle turned off and tried to restart itself. Car never started again...

Sep 27, 2024 Engine

Had car over 5 years from 11/2019 to current and had no issues at all. No check engine lights, nothing, and kept up on all routine maintenance. Car started up just fine drove on interstate from about 10 miles came to my exit and vehicle turned off and tried to restart itself. Car never started again...

Aug 15, 2024 Engine

Car is 7 years old and only 65,900 miles (purchased new and oil changed every 4000 mi) when timing chain noise started - approx April 2024. Chevy dealer in area and independent mechanic could not find the issue and diagnosed as exhaust sound though Chevy has known issues like this with 4 cylinder en...

Aug 15, 2024 Engine

Car is 7 years old and only 65,900 miles (purchased new and oil changed every 4000 mi) when timing chain noise started - approx April 2024. Chevy dealer in area and independent mechanic could not find the issue and diagnosed as exhaust sound though Chevy has known issues like this with 4 cylinder en...

Apr 24, 2024 Unknown Or Other

1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? •The vehicle purchased from UTICA PREOWNED, a 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT with VIN [XXX] , experienced a complete failure of the engine system. It is available for inspection upon request. 2.How was ...

Apr 24, 2024 Unknown Or Other

1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? •The vehicle purchased from UTICA PREOWNED, a 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT with VIN [XXX] , experienced a complete failure of the engine system. It is available for inspection upon request. 2.How was ...

Apr 15, 2024 Engine

I bought my 2017 Chevy equinox around October or November of 2018. Since owning this car I have had nothing but problems with the oil. The oil had been burning at such an excessive rate that GM finally stated they would need to replace the engine! I have continued to change the oil before it need to...

Apr 15, 2024 Unknown Or Other

I bought my 2017 Chevy equinox around October or November of 2018. Since owning this car I have had nothing but problems with the oil. The oil had been burning at such an excessive rate that GM finally stated they would need to replace the engine! I have continued to change the oil before it need to...

Apr 15, 2024 Engine

I bought my 2017 Chevy equinox around October or November of 2018. Since owning this car I have had nothing but problems with the oil. The oil had been burning at such an excessive rate that GM finally stated they would need to replace the engine! I have continued to change the oil before it need to...

Apr 15, 2024 Unknown Or Other

I bought my 2017 Chevy equinox around October or November of 2018. Since owning this car I have had nothing but problems with the oil. The oil had been burning at such an excessive rate that GM finally stated they would need to replace the engine! I have continued to change the oil before it need to...

Apr 9, 2024 Engine

On 2-11-24 a light came on about system reset plus speed reduced to 20. I drove home 4 miles. Called Chevy Corp. Told needs to be checked. Dealership said if drivable come in.Light was safety to get off Rd or to garage. Timing chain slipped and chewed up teeth spreading metal everywhere and killed m...

Apr 9, 2024 Engine

On 2-11-24 a light came on about system reset plus speed reduced to 20. I drove home 4 miles. Called Chevy Corp. Told needs to be checked. Dealership said if drivable come in.Light was safety to get off Rd or to garage. Timing chain slipped and chewed up teeth spreading metal everywhere and killed m...

Apr 4, 2024 Unknown Or Other

While driving everything went blank on my dashboard even radio screen then steering wheel locked up on me for maybe 1-2 seconds then that’s when I got a quick flash come on dashboard and said service power steering or steering wheel. And quickly went away. This could have risked me and my 2 year o...

Apr 4, 2024 Engine

I am writing to address a critical issue involving my 2017 Chevrolet vehicle, which poses a significant safety hazard. I purchased this car from Faulkner Subaru in Bethlehem in 2022. The specific component failure relates to the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, particularly the lack of ...

Apr 4, 2024 Power Train

I am writing to address a critical issue involving my 2017 Chevrolet vehicle, which poses a significant safety hazard. I purchased this car from Faulkner Subaru in Bethlehem in 2022. The specific component failure relates to the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, particularly the lack of ...

Apr 4, 2024 Steering

I am writing to address a critical issue involving my 2017 Chevrolet vehicle, which poses a significant safety hazard. I purchased this car from Faulkner Subaru in Bethlehem in 2022. The specific component failure relates to the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, particularly the lack of ...

Apr 4, 2024 Unknown Or Other

While driving everything went blank on my dashboard even radio screen then steering wheel locked up on me for maybe 1-2 seconds then that’s when I got a quick flash come on dashboard and said service power steering or steering wheel. And quickly went away. This could have risked me and my 2 year o...

Apr 4, 2024 Engine

I am writing to address a critical issue involving my 2017 Chevrolet vehicle, which poses a significant safety hazard. I purchased this car from Faulkner Subaru in Bethlehem in 2022. The specific component failure relates to the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, particularly the lack of ...

Apr 4, 2024 Power Train

I am writing to address a critical issue involving my 2017 Chevrolet vehicle, which poses a significant safety hazard. I purchased this car from Faulkner Subaru in Bethlehem in 2022. The specific component failure relates to the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, particularly the lack of ...

Apr 4, 2024 Steering

I am writing to address a critical issue involving my 2017 Chevrolet vehicle, which poses a significant safety hazard. I purchased this car from Faulkner Subaru in Bethlehem in 2022. The specific component failure relates to the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, particularly the lack of ...

Mar 24, 2024 Engine

While I was driving the rear main seal went out and I lost all my oil. Luckily I was close to home,could have blown my motor. This is a 1500.00 to a 2500.00 fix. This happened around feb.26 2024 and my car is still sitting I'm my drive until I can save up the money to fix it. Also the few places I h...

Mar 24, 2024 Unknown Or Other

While I was driving the rear main seal went out and I lost all my oil. Luckily I was close to home,could have blown my motor. This is a 1500.00 to a 2500.00 fix. This happened around feb.26 2024 and my car is still sitting I'm my drive until I can save up the money to fix it. Also the few places I h...

Mar 24, 2024 Engine

While I was driving the rear main seal went out and I lost all my oil. Luckily I was close to home,could have blown my motor. This is a 1500.00 to a 2500.00 fix. This happened around feb.26 2024 and my car is still sitting I'm my drive until I can save up the money to fix it. Also the few places I h...

Mar 24, 2024 Unknown Or Other

While I was driving the rear main seal went out and I lost all my oil. Luckily I was close to home,could have blown my motor. This is a 1500.00 to a 2500.00 fix. This happened around feb.26 2024 and my car is still sitting I'm my drive until I can save up the money to fix it. Also the few places I h...

Mar 18, 2024 Engine

I was driving when my car started knocking. I pulled over on the highway and noticed oil all over the undercarriage of the vehicle. I immediately drove to the dealership and had the mechanics take a look. They came back and said, "The rear main seal was leaking due to a plugged PCV port that froze b...

Mar 18, 2024 Engine

I was driving when my car started knocking. I pulled over on the highway and noticed oil all over the undercarriage of the vehicle. I immediately drove to the dealership and had the mechanics take a look. They came back and said, "The rear main seal was leaking due to a plugged PCV port that froze b...

Mar 13, 2024 Engine

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Mar 13, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

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Mar 13, 2024 Engine

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Mar 13, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

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Feb 29, 2024 Engine

I was driving my vehicle when it started putting at a red light. I was close to my place of employment so I drove it the few blocks there and parked it. When I went to start it on my lunch break I heard a bunch of rattling under the hood and it wouldn’t drive. I checked the oil and realized All of...

Feb 29, 2024 Engine

I was driving my vehicle when it started putting at a red light. I was close to my place of employment so I drove it the few blocks there and parked it. When I went to start it on my lunch break I heard a bunch of rattling under the hood and it wouldn’t drive. I checked the oil and realized All of...

Feb 5, 2024 Engine

My son was driving and all of a sudden the check engine light came on, it got really loud and stalled out while he was driving. Luckily he was on a road with a low speed limit. If this had happened on the highway it could have been extremely dangerous. He is a 16 year old new driver. We took it in a...

Feb 5, 2024 Unknown Or Other

My son was driving and all of a sudden the check engine light came on, it got really loud and stalled out while he was driving. Luckily he was on a road with a low speed limit. If this had happened on the highway it could have been extremely dangerous. He is a 16 year old new driver. We took it in a...

Feb 5, 2024 Engine

My son was driving and all of a sudden the check engine light came on, it got really loud and stalled out while he was driving. Luckily he was on a road with a low speed limit. If this had happened on the highway it could have been extremely dangerous. He is a 16 year old new driver. We took it in a...

Feb 5, 2024 Unknown Or Other

My son was driving and all of a sudden the check engine light came on, it got really loud and stalled out while he was driving. Luckily he was on a road with a low speed limit. If this had happened on the highway it could have been extremely dangerous. He is a 16 year old new driver. We took it in a...

Feb 2, 2024 Engine

No problems with car Oil life says 19% told by chevey dealership service department don't have to change oil till 0% Filled up car at gas pump and pulled away In middle of turning reduce power alarm, traction control and check engine yell at me I was just able to get the car into a parking spot Take...

Feb 2, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Car started to leak oil, took it for repair was told it has a pcv valve issue, that can lead to main seal failure. This is a 13 hour repair, at a cost of approximately $2500.00 This issue can happen again, and especially in cold weather. So even if you get it repaired this pcv/valve issue can caus...

Feb 2, 2024 Engine

Car started to leak oil, took it for repair was told it has a pcv valve issue, that can lead to main seal failure. This is a 13 hour repair, at a cost of approximately $2500.00 This issue can happen again, and especially in cold weather. So even if you get it repaired this pcv/valve issue can caus...

Feb 2, 2024 Engine

No problems with car Oil life says 19% told by chevey dealership service department don't have to change oil till 0% Filled up car at gas pump and pulled away In middle of turning reduce power alarm, traction control and check engine yell at me I was just able to get the car into a parking spot Take...

Feb 2, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Car started to leak oil, took it for repair was told it has a pcv valve issue, that can lead to main seal failure. This is a 13 hour repair, at a cost of approximately $2500.00 This issue can happen again, and especially in cold weather. So even if you get it repaired this pcv/valve issue can caus...

Feb 2, 2024 Engine

Car started to leak oil, took it for repair was told it has a pcv valve issue, that can lead to main seal failure. This is a 13 hour repair, at a cost of approximately $2500.00 This issue can happen again, and especially in cold weather. So even if you get it repaired this pcv/valve issue can caus...

Feb 1, 2024 Engine 85,200 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shaking. The contact continued driving and the vehicle started to shake excessively. The message “Engine Power Reduced” message and “Stabili-trak” warning light illuminate...

Feb 1, 2024 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 85,200 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shaking. The contact continued driving and the vehicle started to shake excessively. The message “Engine Power Reduced” message and “Stabili-trak” warning light illuminate...

Feb 1, 2024 Air Bags Crash

Was in an accident, where my front bumper was hit going about 60 and air bags did not deploy.

Feb 1, 2024 Service Brakes Crash

Was in an accident, where my front bumper was hit going about 60 and air bags did not deploy.

Feb 1, 2024 Engine

Took the vehicle in due to poor function to be addressed and the vehicle was found to have no oil in the engine. 5 quarts of oil was just placed in the engine at the beginning of the week and was told that the engine is burning oil very badly. This is very concerning as I am seeing that other people...

Feb 1, 2024 Engine 85,200 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shaking. The contact continued driving and the vehicle started to shake excessively. The message “Engine Power Reduced” message and “Stabili-trak” warning light illuminate...

Feb 1, 2024 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 85,200 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shaking. The contact continued driving and the vehicle started to shake excessively. The message “Engine Power Reduced” message and “Stabili-trak” warning light illuminate...

Feb 1, 2024 Air Bags Crash

Was in an accident, where my front bumper was hit going about 60 and air bags did not deploy.

Feb 1, 2024 Service Brakes Crash

Was in an accident, where my front bumper was hit going about 60 and air bags did not deploy.

Feb 1, 2024 Engine

Took the vehicle in due to poor function to be addressed and the vehicle was found to have no oil in the engine. 5 quarts of oil was just placed in the engine at the beginning of the week and was told that the engine is burning oil very badly. This is very concerning as I am seeing that other people...

Jan 31, 2024 Engine

Cold weather here apparently caused the rear main seal to blow out and leak all of my oil out of the vehicle very quickly. Now I’m left with a car that will not run, extended warranty will not cover. I’ve read MANY stories of the same exact thing happening to equinoxes. If this is so common why ...

Jan 31, 2024 Engine

Cold weather here apparently caused the rear main seal to blow out and leak all of my oil out of the vehicle very quickly. Now I’m left with a car that will not run, extended warranty will not cover. I’ve read MANY stories of the same exact thing happening to equinoxes. If this is so common why ...

Jan 28, 2024 Engine

The PCV System froze causing the rear main seal to blow on my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox Premier. No prior warnings such as check engine light of any kind. In a matter of one minute I was driving 65 miles an hour on the highway to a warning popping up on my LCD screen stating "engine oil pressure low - ...

Jan 28, 2024 Engine

The PCV System froze causing the rear main seal to blow on my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox Premier. No prior warnings such as check engine light of any kind. In a matter of one minute I was driving 65 miles an hour on the highway to a warning popping up on my LCD screen stating "engine oil pressure low - ...

Jan 26, 2024 Engine

While in rush hour traffic in temperatures at 5 degrees or lower my car came up with a warning light of "Engine Power Reduced" as I proceeded to cross over to the right lane of the highway in order to pull onto the shoulder of the road the car lost all engine power. The car was towed to a Chevy deal...

Jan 26, 2024 Engine

While in rush hour traffic in temperatures at 5 degrees or lower my car came up with a warning light of "Engine Power Reduced" as I proceeded to cross over to the right lane of the highway in order to pull onto the shoulder of the road the car lost all engine power. The car was towed to a Chevy deal...

Jan 25, 2024 Engine

I was driving my car to work it started shaking really bad. It cut off on me and was leaking oil. Check engine light, oil light, and low oil pressure indicator came on. The worst start or drive

Jan 25, 2024 Power Train

I was driving my car to work it started shaking really bad. It cut off on me and was leaking oil. Check engine light, oil light, and low oil pressure indicator came on. The worst start or drive

Jan 25, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

I was driving my car to work it started shaking really bad. It cut off on me and was leaking oil. Check engine light, oil light, and low oil pressure indicator came on. The worst start or drive

Jan 25, 2024 Engine

I was driving my car to work it started shaking really bad. It cut off on me and was leaking oil. Check engine light, oil light, and low oil pressure indicator came on. The worst start or drive

Jan 25, 2024 Power Train

I was driving my car to work it started shaking really bad. It cut off on me and was leaking oil. Check engine light, oil light, and low oil pressure indicator came on. The worst start or drive

Jan 25, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

I was driving my car to work it started shaking really bad. It cut off on me and was leaking oil. Check engine light, oil light, and low oil pressure indicator came on. The worst start or drive

Jan 23, 2024 Engine

Our temperature recently dropped below zero temps. Our PCV system froze which caused an obstruction. This caused the crankcase to pressurize blowing out the seals, losing all oil, and catastrophic engine failure. Our safety could have been impacted as we live in a rural community with subzero tem...

Jan 23, 2024 Engine

Our temperature recently dropped below zero temps. Our PCV system froze which caused an obstruction. This caused the crankcase to pressurize blowing out the seals, losing all oil, and catastrophic engine failure. Our safety could have been impacted as we live in a rural community with subzero tem...

Jan 22, 2024 Engine 96,000 mi

The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter inspected the vehicle and discovered that there...

Jan 22, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, there was white smoke coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. There was a trail, and a puddle of oil underneath the vehicle. The contact who is an independent mechanic and st...

Jan 22, 2024 Engine 96,000 mi

The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter inspected the vehicle and discovered that there...

Jan 22, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, there was white smoke coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. There was a trail, and a puddle of oil underneath the vehicle. The contact who is an independent mechanic and st...

Jan 19, 2024 Engine

Rear main seal engine could have blown causing accident on highway or other road while driving. GM knows of this ongoing problem with this vehicle . Problem was reported by auto shop. Auto shop pulled up to customer of this GM ongoing problem. Car produces no warning lights . no warning lap messages...

Jan 19, 2024 Engine

My 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has a cracked exhaust manifold which is causing fumes smell of gas and oil burning and the engine smoking profusely and inside the car. I researched online and found a lot of recalls for Chevy Equinox with this same issue.

Jan 19, 2024 Engine

Rear main seal engine could have blown causing accident on highway or other road while driving. GM knows of this ongoing problem with this vehicle . Problem was reported by auto shop. Auto shop pulled up to customer of this GM ongoing problem. Car produces no warning lights . no warning lap messages...

Jan 19, 2024 Engine

My 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has a cracked exhaust manifold which is causing fumes smell of gas and oil burning and the engine smoking profusely and inside the car. I researched online and found a lot of recalls for Chevy Equinox with this same issue.

Jan 18, 2024 Power Train

PCV valve froze causing rear main crankcase seal to break and massive oil loss. Fotunately I was able to get home and not have the engine die on the road in -10 degree Fahrenheit temperatures.

Jan 18, 2024 Engine

PCV valve froze causing rear main crankcase seal to break and massive oil loss. Fotunately I was able to get home and not have the engine die on the road in -10 degree Fahrenheit temperatures.

Jan 18, 2024 Power Train

PCV valve froze causing rear main crankcase seal to break and massive oil loss. Fotunately I was able to get home and not have the engine die on the road in -10 degree Fahrenheit temperatures.

Jan 18, 2024 Engine

PCV valve froze causing rear main crankcase seal to break and massive oil loss. Fotunately I was able to get home and not have the engine die on the road in -10 degree Fahrenheit temperatures.

Jan 17, 2024 Power Train

When I was driving the vehicle, the dash said low pressure oil turn car off. Not even enough time to find a place to pull over. It just shuts off. Had been going 55 instead of 35. I could’ve gotten rear-ended with it just shutting off talk to a Car repair shop and they said those are all starting ...

Jan 17, 2024 Engine

When I was driving the vehicle, the dash said low pressure oil turn car off. Not even enough time to find a place to pull over. It just shuts off. Had been going 55 instead of 35. I could’ve gotten rear-ended with it just shutting off talk to a Car repair shop and they said those are all starting ...

Jan 17, 2024 Unknown Or Other

When I was driving the vehicle, the dash said low pressure oil turn car off. Not even enough time to find a place to pull over. It just shuts off. Had been going 55 instead of 35. I could’ve gotten rear-ended with it just shutting off talk to a Car repair shop and they said those are all starting ...

Jan 17, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon pulling out of the driveway, she observed that oil had pooled underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the PCV valve was clogged. The vehic...

Jan 17, 2024 Engine 89,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate and shake, prompting the contact to tow the vehicle to be diagnosed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined there was no com...

Jan 17, 2024 Power Train

When I was driving the vehicle, the dash said low pressure oil turn car off. Not even enough time to find a place to pull over. It just shuts off. Had been going 55 instead of 35. I could’ve gotten rear-ended with it just shutting off talk to a Car repair shop and they said those are all starting ...

Jan 17, 2024 Engine

When I was driving the vehicle, the dash said low pressure oil turn car off. Not even enough time to find a place to pull over. It just shuts off. Had been going 55 instead of 35. I could’ve gotten rear-ended with it just shutting off talk to a Car repair shop and they said those are all starting ...

Jan 17, 2024 Unknown Or Other

When I was driving the vehicle, the dash said low pressure oil turn car off. Not even enough time to find a place to pull over. It just shuts off. Had been going 55 instead of 35. I could’ve gotten rear-ended with it just shutting off talk to a Car repair shop and they said those are all starting ...

Jan 17, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon pulling out of the driveway, she observed that oil had pooled underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the PCV valve was clogged. The vehic...

Jan 17, 2024 Engine 89,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate and shake, prompting the contact to tow the vehicle to be diagnosed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined there was no com...

Jan 15, 2024 Engine

BELOW ZERO DRIVING CAR IT STALL HEARD NOISE SMELLED AWFUL COMING FROM EXHAUST CONKED OUT WHILE IN TRAFFIC WAS TOLD THIS IS COMMONLY KNOWN PROBLEM BY GENERAL MOTORS BLOWN REAR SEAL DUE TO ICE BUILDUP ON PCV VALVE NO WARNING.

Jan 15, 2024 Engine

BELOW ZERO DRIVING CAR IT STALL HEARD NOISE SMELLED AWFUL COMING FROM EXHAUST CONKED OUT WHILE IN TRAFFIC WAS TOLD THIS IS COMMONLY KNOWN PROBLEM BY GENERAL MOTORS BLOWN REAR SEAL DUE TO ICE BUILDUP ON PCV VALVE NO WARNING.

Jan 5, 2024 Engine Fire

On 12/31/23, my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox burst into flames in the driveway. I had not driven it in three weeks due to a medical problem, so my husband cranked up the car and idled briefly to keep the battery operational. About 15 minutes after he exited the SUV, it caught fire. I have seen recalls fo...

Jan 5, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

On 12/31/23, my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox burst into flames in the driveway. I had not driven it in three weeks due to a medical problem, so my husband cranked up the car and idled briefly to keep the battery operational. About 15 minutes after he exited the SUV, it caught fire. I have seen recalls fo...

Jan 5, 2024 Engine Fire

On 12/31/23, my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox burst into flames in the driveway. I had not driven it in three weeks due to a medical problem, so my husband cranked up the car and idled briefly to keep the battery operational. About 15 minutes after he exited the SUV, it caught fire. I have seen recalls fo...

Jan 5, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

On 12/31/23, my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox burst into flames in the driveway. I had not driven it in three weeks due to a medical problem, so my husband cranked up the car and idled briefly to keep the battery operational. About 15 minutes after he exited the SUV, it caught fire. I have seen recalls fo...

Dec 29, 2023 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 64,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the stabili-trak, emergency brake, and ABS warning lights illuminated. After tuning off the vehicle, the warning lights disappeared. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that th...

Dec 29, 2023 Service Brakes, Air 64,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the stabili-trak, emergency brake, and ABS warning lights illuminated. After tuning off the vehicle, the warning lights disappeared. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that th...

Dec 29, 2023 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 64,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the stabili-trak, emergency brake, and ABS warning lights illuminated. After tuning off the vehicle, the warning lights disappeared. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that th...

Dec 29, 2023 Service Brakes, Air 64,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the stabili-trak, emergency brake, and ABS warning lights illuminated. After tuning off the vehicle, the warning lights disappeared. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that th...

Dec 15, 2023 Engine

Vehicle gives false oil life of 20% when oil is 0% blowing engine. Oil consumption issue blows engine.

Dec 15, 2023 Engine

Vehicle gives false oil life of 20% when oil is 0% blowing engine. Oil consumption issue blows engine.

Nov 23, 2023 Engine

My son was driving when the Pvc froze in very cold weather causing the rear main seal to leak oil, ruining the timing chain. Vehicle not drivable. Very expensive repair and could have been even worse if he had not pulled off he highway when he did. Can't believe GM knew about this problem for years ...

Nov 23, 2023 Engine

My son was driving when the Pvc froze in very cold weather causing the rear main seal to leak oil, ruining the timing chain. Vehicle not drivable. Very expensive repair and could have been even worse if he had not pulled off he highway when he did. Can't believe GM knew about this problem for years ...

Nov 21, 2023 Engine

excessive oil consumption

Nov 21, 2023 Engine

excessive oil consumption

Sep 26, 2023 Engine

This vehicle continues to burn oil and the engine light does not turn on when the vehicle is low on oil. I have had this car for 4 years and it has been an issue where when I take it in for oil change there is no oil left in engine. Vehicles are not supposed to burn oil. I have been told it is an in...

Sep 26, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

This vehicle continues to burn oil and the engine light does not turn on when the vehicle is low on oil. I have had this car for 4 years and it has been an issue where when I take it in for oil change there is no oil left in engine. Vehicles are not supposed to burn oil. I have been told it is an in...

Sep 26, 2023 Engine

This vehicle continues to burn oil and the engine light does not turn on when the vehicle is low on oil. I have had this car for 4 years and it has been an issue where when I take it in for oil change there is no oil left in engine. Vehicles are not supposed to burn oil. I have been told it is an in...

Sep 26, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

This vehicle continues to burn oil and the engine light does not turn on when the vehicle is low on oil. I have had this car for 4 years and it has been an issue where when I take it in for oil change there is no oil left in engine. Vehicles are not supposed to burn oil. I have been told it is an in...

Aug 30, 2023 Engine

The 2.4L Ecotec engine has a known issue, established in a previous GM service bulletin for older models using the same engine, that causes the rear main oil seal to burst.

Aug 30, 2023 Engine

The 2.4L Ecotec engine has a known issue, established in a previous GM service bulletin for older models using the same engine, that causes the rear main oil seal to burst.

Aug 16, 2023 Engine 85,482 mi

REAR MAIN SEAL, ISSUE CAUSES THE OIL PRESSURE TO FAIL. IF NOT STOPPED IMMEDIATELY, THE ENGINE BLOCK BLOWS AND DESTROYS THE ENGINE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2017 EQUINOX, BUT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED YET

Aug 16, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System 85,482 mi

REAR MAIN SEAL, ISSUE CAUSES THE OIL PRESSURE TO FAIL. IF NOT STOPPED IMMEDIATELY, THE ENGINE BLOCK BLOWS AND DESTROYS THE ENGINE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2017 EQUINOX, BUT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED YET

Aug 16, 2023 Engine

I had no warning lights car was driving fine no hesitation when stopped to turn car off it wouldn’t start back up had it checked by a shop said the engine is completely gone due to no compression and possible timing belt or chain broke. Uses excessive amount of oil the car does not even have 100,0...

Aug 16, 2023 Engine 85,482 mi

REAR MAIN SEAL, ISSUE CAUSES THE OIL PRESSURE TO FAIL. IF NOT STOPPED IMMEDIATELY, THE ENGINE BLOCK BLOWS AND DESTROYS THE ENGINE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2017 EQUINOX, BUT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED YET

Aug 16, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System 85,482 mi

REAR MAIN SEAL, ISSUE CAUSES THE OIL PRESSURE TO FAIL. IF NOT STOPPED IMMEDIATELY, THE ENGINE BLOCK BLOWS AND DESTROYS THE ENGINE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2017 EQUINOX, BUT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED YET

Aug 16, 2023 Engine

I had no warning lights car was driving fine no hesitation when stopped to turn car off it wouldn’t start back up had it checked by a shop said the engine is completely gone due to no compression and possible timing belt or chain broke. Uses excessive amount of oil the car does not even have 100,0...

Jul 31, 2023 Engine

Car keeps throwing a P0014 code. Have changed the camshaft position sensor, changed oil and air filter. 200 miles later, check engine light is back on and throwing P0014 code again

Jul 31, 2023 Engine

Car keeps throwing a P0014 code. Have changed the camshaft position sensor, changed oil and air filter. 200 miles later, check engine light is back on and throwing P0014 code again

Jul 8, 2023 Electrical System

My infotainment system lost power.all ADAS systems stopped working All warning alarms stopped no blinker sound, no dome light or back up cameras. Im not even sure if my airbags are working. radio, gps climate control out. I was in nyc when this happened lost gps guidence was my first time there wou...

Jul 8, 2023 Unknown Or Other

My infotainment system lost power.all ADAS systems stopped working All warning alarms stopped no blinker sound, no dome light or back up cameras. Im not even sure if my airbags are working. radio, gps climate control out. I was in nyc when this happened lost gps guidence was my first time there wou...

Jul 8, 2023 Electrical System

My infotainment system lost power.all ADAS systems stopped working All warning alarms stopped no blinker sound, no dome light or back up cameras. Im not even sure if my airbags are working. radio, gps climate control out. I was in nyc when this happened lost gps guidence was my first time there wou...

Jul 8, 2023 Unknown Or Other

My infotainment system lost power.all ADAS systems stopped working All warning alarms stopped no blinker sound, no dome light or back up cameras. Im not even sure if my airbags are working. radio, gps climate control out. I was in nyc when this happened lost gps guidence was my first time there wou...

Jun 30, 2023 Engine

excessive oil consumption

Jun 30, 2023 Engine

excessive oil consumption

Jun 22, 2023 Engine

Car is burning to much oil l. Per tsb the accepted rate of oil consumption for engines used in tge vehicles referenced is 0.946 liter (1qt) in 3200 km (200) mi). Just got an oil change on 5/2/22 it was 101,612. when I got it changed.. And currently it's at 103,346. When I check dip stick and oil l...

Jun 22, 2023 Engine

Car is burning to much oil l. Per tsb the accepted rate of oil consumption for engines used in tge vehicles referenced is 0.946 liter (1qt) in 3200 km (200) mi). Just got an oil change on 5/2/22 it was 101,612. when I got it changed.. And currently it's at 103,346. When I check dip stick and oil l...

Jun 17, 2023 Engine

My vehicle burns oil I know other people who have the same problem but know body's wants to figure it out so I'm probably wasting my time thank you anyways

Jun 17, 2023 Engine

My vehicle burns oil I know other people who have the same problem but know body's wants to figure it out so I'm probably wasting my time thank you anyways

Jun 15, 2023 Engine

Vehicle would stop running and went into low power mode when driving on the highway

Jun 15, 2023 Engine

Vehicle would stop running and went into low power mode when driving on the highway

Jun 14, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the air condition activated, there was an abnormal exhaust fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the exhaust manifold was faulty and neede...

Jun 14, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the air condition activated, there was an abnormal exhaust fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the exhaust manifold was faulty and neede...

Jun 2, 2023 Engine

Engine died

Jun 2, 2023 Engine

Engine died

May 24, 2023 Engine

Crankshaft Position – Exhaust Camshaft Position Not Plausible. Despite the varying

May 24, 2023 Engine

Crankshaft Position – Exhaust Camshaft Position Not Plausible. Despite the varying

May 22, 2023 Engine

The valve timing is out of position from a timing chain jumped out of position. There are oil flow problems to the phaser from incorrect oil

May 22, 2023 Engine

The valve timing is out of position from a timing chain jumped out of position. There are oil flow problems to the phaser from incorrect oil

May 15, 2023 Visibility/wiper

Driving home in the rain. Windshield wiper stopped working randomly everything I read online is that there is no recall for my year of car but for 2013 and 2014 for windshield wiper transmission arm linkage

May 15, 2023 Visibility/wiper

Driving home in the rain. Windshield wiper stopped working randomly everything I read online is that there is no recall for my year of car but for 2013 and 2014 for windshield wiper transmission arm linkage

May 3, 2023 Engine

PVC pipe froze, causing engine to cease up, blew out rear plug of the engine, drained the entire engine of oil and entail blew the engine. I was driving at 65 mph when this happened. No warning lights came on that the engine was overheated, and car just ceased up and blew while I was driving. GM did...

May 3, 2023 Engine

PVC pipe froze, causing engine to cease up, blew out rear plug of the engine, drained the entire engine of oil and entail blew the engine. I was driving at 65 mph when this happened. No warning lights came on that the engine was overheated, and car just ceased up and blew while I was driving. GM did...

Apr 28, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 148,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormally loud sounds and was jerking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the engine was leaking oil onto the ground. The contact also stated that th...

Apr 28, 2023 Engine 148,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormally loud sounds and was jerking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the engine was leaking oil onto the ground. The contact also stated that th...

Apr 28, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 148,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormally loud sounds and was jerking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the engine was leaking oil onto the ground. The contact also stated that th...

Apr 28, 2023 Engine 148,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormally loud sounds and was jerking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the engine was leaking oil onto the ground. The contact also stated that th...

Apr 4, 2023 Visibility/wiper

UNKNOWN. This complaint is related to a letter I received from GM notifying me that there is the POTENTIAL for failure of the front windshield wipers due to failure of the wiper ball joints. The letter states that GM will only fix the problem IF they fail. It seems to me that this is a KNOWN proble...

Apr 4, 2023 Visibility/wiper

UNKNOWN. This complaint is related to a letter I received from GM notifying me that there is the POTENTIAL for failure of the front windshield wipers due to failure of the wiper ball joints. The letter states that GM will only fix the problem IF they fail. It seems to me that this is a KNOWN proble...

Mar 28, 2023 Engine

2017 Chevrolet Equinox 80,000 miles always serviced, I have proof Purchased 10/26/2016 New 12/16/2022 I had the vehicle serviced @ Walser Polar Chevrolet White Bear Lake, MN just like I have since I purchased it new. Oil & Transmission fluid changed, new tires, wheel alignment, rear brake pads and...

Mar 28, 2023 Engine

2017 Chevrolet Equinox 80,000 miles always serviced, I have proof Purchased 10/26/2016 New 12/16/2022 I had the vehicle serviced @ Walser Polar Chevrolet White Bear Lake, MN just like I have since I purchased it new. Oil & Transmission fluid changed, new tires, wheel alignment, rear brake pads and...

Mar 27, 2023 Engine

My engine failed. It's available for inspection upon request. The engine stalled in the middle of high traffic. I called GM customer care and explained to them what happened. They told me to take it to a GM dealership for diagnosis, (it was already diagnosed by a major company). The dealership confi...

Mar 27, 2023 Power Train

My engine failed. It's available for inspection upon request. The engine stalled in the middle of high traffic. I called GM customer care and explained to them what happened. They told me to take it to a GM dealership for diagnosis, (it was already diagnosed by a major company). The dealership confi...

Mar 27, 2023 Engine

My engine failed. It's available for inspection upon request. The engine stalled in the middle of high traffic. I called GM customer care and explained to them what happened. They told me to take it to a GM dealership for diagnosis, (it was already diagnosed by a major company). The dealership confi...

Mar 27, 2023 Power Train

My engine failed. It's available for inspection upon request. The engine stalled in the middle of high traffic. I called GM customer care and explained to them what happened. They told me to take it to a GM dealership for diagnosis, (it was already diagnosed by a major company). The dealership confi...

Mar 16, 2023 Engine

The engine cracked during the negative degree weather during Christmas Eve and the spark plugs were broken in half also as a result to this. Not sure if it is from the oil change that was done or if it was from the weather. But as a result the vehicle has been sitting due to this terrible mishap. I ...

Mar 16, 2023 Engine

The engine cracked during the negative degree weather during Christmas Eve and the spark plugs were broken in half also as a result to this. Not sure if it is from the oil change that was done or if it was from the weather. But as a result the vehicle has been sitting due to this terrible mishap. I ...

Mar 13, 2023 Engine

Oil consumption issues, faulty valves caused decreased engine pressure light, engine light. Unable to go over 25 m/h and now will not even start. Told this is a known issues with vehicle and I need a new engine.

Mar 13, 2023 Engine

Oil consumption issues, faulty valves caused decreased engine pressure light, engine light. Unable to go over 25 m/h and now will not even start. Told this is a known issues with vehicle and I need a new engine.

Mar 8, 2023 Engine

My 2017 equinox which I purchased at this dealership starting burning excessive oil and has bad piston rings, they quoted me a $9500 for engine... I had those issues at 97500 miles and the dealership failed to properly inspect and fix the rings even though this motor was known for these issues. The ...

Mar 8, 2023 Power Train

My 2017 equinox which I purchased at this dealership starting burning excessive oil and has bad piston rings, they quoted me a $9500 for engine... I had those issues at 97500 miles and the dealership failed to properly inspect and fix the rings even though this motor was known for these issues. The ...

Mar 8, 2023 Engine

My 2017 equinox which I purchased at this dealership starting burning excessive oil and has bad piston rings, they quoted me a $9500 for engine... I had those issues at 97500 miles and the dealership failed to properly inspect and fix the rings even though this motor was known for these issues. The ...

Mar 8, 2023 Power Train

My 2017 equinox which I purchased at this dealership starting burning excessive oil and has bad piston rings, they quoted me a $9500 for engine... I had those issues at 97500 miles and the dealership failed to properly inspect and fix the rings even though this motor was known for these issues. The ...

Mar 4, 2023 Engine

Cold evening, short drive required. Started car with remote, cleared remaining ice and snow (uneventful) First portion of trip uneventful - engine failed on return trip. Fortunate to be alive as car “suddenly” began making clatter from engine. No indications of trouble by any display or warnin...

Mar 4, 2023 Engine

Cold evening, short drive required. Started car with remote, cleared remaining ice and snow (uneventful) First portion of trip uneventful - engine failed on return trip. Fortunate to be alive as car “suddenly” began making clatter from engine. No indications of trouble by any display or warnin...

Feb 15, 2023 Engine 65,550 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle made abnormal rattling sounds that progressively became louder. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact pulled into a parking lot and turned off the v...

Feb 15, 2023 Engine 65,550 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle made abnormal rattling sounds that progressively became louder. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact pulled into a parking lot and turned off the v...

Feb 10, 2023 Engine

Rear Main engine seal failure due to blocked PCV system on 2.4 Liter DOHC. There is no GM maintenance schedule that informs the vehicle owner that this need regular maintenance in cold climate exposure. A 2015 GM Technical Service Bulletin, TSP 14882 refers to excess water/oil in PCV and a 2019 GM ...

Feb 10, 2023 Engine

Rear Main engine seal failure due to blocked PCV system on 2.4 Liter DOHC. There is no GM maintenance schedule that informs the vehicle owner that this need regular maintenance in cold climate exposure. A 2015 GM Technical Service Bulletin, TSP 14882 refers to excess water/oil in PCV and a 2019 GM ...

Feb 8, 2023 Engine

I am a recent 2017 Equinox owner with a 2.4L Ecotec engine. I purchased the vehicle 9 months ago and have put less than 30k miles on it since owning the vehicle. On Tuesday, 1.31.23, while driving to a work appointment on a busy interstate my equinox seemed to have a power failure and started making...

Feb 8, 2023 Power Train

I am a recent 2017 Equinox owner with a 2.4L Ecotec engine. I purchased the vehicle 9 months ago and have put less than 30k miles on it since owning the vehicle. On Tuesday, 1.31.23, while driving to a work appointment on a busy interstate my equinox seemed to have a power failure and started making...

Feb 8, 2023 Engine

I am a recent 2017 Equinox owner with a 2.4L Ecotec engine. I purchased the vehicle 9 months ago and have put less than 30k miles on it since owning the vehicle. On Tuesday, 1.31.23, while driving to a work appointment on a busy interstate my equinox seemed to have a power failure and started making...

Feb 8, 2023 Power Train

I am a recent 2017 Equinox owner with a 2.4L Ecotec engine. I purchased the vehicle 9 months ago and have put less than 30k miles on it since owning the vehicle. On Tuesday, 1.31.23, while driving to a work appointment on a busy interstate my equinox seemed to have a power failure and started making...

Feb 6, 2023 Engine

My son was driving my 2017 Equinox with only 68,861 miles and the vehicle just stopped on him in the roadway. The dealership technician found the rear main seal blew out. The technician thinks it was likely caused by the pcv port getting clogged. The engine oil was changed less than 2 months before...

Feb 6, 2023 Engine

My son was driving my 2017 Equinox with only 68,861 miles and the vehicle just stopped on him in the roadway. The dealership technician found the rear main seal blew out. The technician thinks it was likely caused by the pcv port getting clogged. The engine oil was changed less than 2 months before...

Feb 3, 2023 Engine

I get my oil changed every 2-3 months. This morning it decided to jolt and all the lights flicker while my daughter was getting out of the car. She had one foot out. I had it towed and was told it is a blown rear main seal and they are unsure of the extent of the damage at the auto shop I took it to...

Feb 3, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

I get my oil changed every 2-3 months. This morning it decided to jolt and all the lights flicker while my daughter was getting out of the car. She had one foot out. I had it towed and was told it is a blown rear main seal and they are unsure of the extent of the damage at the auto shop I took it to...

Feb 3, 2023 Engine

I get my oil changed every 2-3 months. This morning it decided to jolt and all the lights flicker while my daughter was getting out of the car. She had one foot out. I had it towed and was told it is a blown rear main seal and they are unsure of the extent of the damage at the auto shop I took it to...

Feb 3, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

I get my oil changed every 2-3 months. This morning it decided to jolt and all the lights flicker while my daughter was getting out of the car. She had one foot out. I had it towed and was told it is a blown rear main seal and they are unsure of the extent of the damage at the auto shop I took it to...

Feb 2, 2023 Engine

I own a 2017 Chevy Equinox. My husband and I are the only owners of it. It has just over 100,000 miles. Yesterday, February 1, 2023, I started my vehicle 15 minutes before I packed my 1 year old and 3 year old into the vehicle so I could take them to daycare and I could go to work. We drove down ...

Feb 2, 2023 Unknown Or Other

I own a 2017 Chevy Equinox. My husband and I are the only owners of it. It has just over 100,000 miles. Yesterday, February 1, 2023, I started my vehicle 15 minutes before I packed my 1 year old and 3 year old into the vehicle so I could take them to daycare and I could go to work. We drove down ...

Feb 2, 2023 Engine

I own a 2017 Chevy Equinox. My husband and I are the only owners of it. It has just over 100,000 miles. Yesterday, February 1, 2023, I started my vehicle 15 minutes before I packed my 1 year old and 3 year old into the vehicle so I could take them to daycare and I could go to work. We drove down ...

Feb 2, 2023 Unknown Or Other

I own a 2017 Chevy Equinox. My husband and I are the only owners of it. It has just over 100,000 miles. Yesterday, February 1, 2023, I started my vehicle 15 minutes before I packed my 1 year old and 3 year old into the vehicle so I could take them to daycare and I could go to work. We drove down ...

Feb 1, 2023 Engine

I had noticing a faint smell of diesel type chemical gas off/on at times when driving the prior week but thought it was other cars as it was noticed when stopped. Few days ago had saw a very small drip in the driveway. Could not see anything specifically and looked more like gas color. Had just had ...

Feb 1, 2023 Engine

I had noticing a faint smell of diesel type chemical gas off/on at times when driving the prior week but thought it was other cars as it was noticed when stopped. Few days ago had saw a very small drip in the driveway. Could not see anything specifically and looked more like gas color. Had just had ...

Jan 25, 2023 Engine

on december 23 2022 i was driving home, there was a loud sound coming from engine, causing an engine oil leak, vehicle was towed to local dealer, diagnost PCV valve was frozen and clogged, causing pressure inside engine, i was informed that the engine was destroyed, and needed to be replaced, there ...

Jan 25, 2023 Engine

on december 23 2022 i was driving home, there was a loud sound coming from engine, causing an engine oil leak, vehicle was towed to local dealer, diagnost PCV valve was frozen and clogged, causing pressure inside engine, i was informed that the engine was destroyed, and needed to be replaced, there ...

Jan 24, 2023 Engine

My PVC pipe in my engine unbeknownst to be me froze which caused pressure build up in the my crank case, which caused my real seal to blow and completely drain all my oil from my engine and seized my engine while I was driving at 70mph. This is a known issue with these vehicles as I have come across...

Jan 24, 2023 Engine

My PVC pipe in my engine unbeknownst to be me froze which caused pressure build up in the my crank case, which caused my real seal to blow and completely drain all my oil from my engine and seized my engine while I was driving at 70mph. This is a known issue with these vehicles as I have come across...

Jan 18, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle, and the rear crankshaft seal was leaking oil onto the ground. The contact stated that the failure was a recurr...

Jan 18, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle, and the rear crankshaft seal was leaking oil onto the ground. The contact stated that the failure was a recurr...

Jan 13, 2023 Engine 76,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 20 MPH, there was a loud booming sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. During the failure, the power steering and pow...

Jan 13, 2023 Engine 76,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 20 MPH, there was a loud booming sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. During the failure, the power steering and pow...

Jan 8, 2023 Unknown Or Other

The exhaust is coming into the cab. Was told that Chevy is allowed to kill people slowly with carbon dioxide poisoning. Also was told NHTSA is paid by Chevy to keep the information of the exhaust issue under wrapps. I understand killing babies is no crime in the liberal world but I am not an ugly l...

Jan 8, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

The exhaust is coming into the cab. Was told that Chevy is allowed to kill people slowly with carbon dioxide poisoning. Also was told NHTSA is paid by Chevy to keep the information of the exhaust issue under wrapps. I understand killing babies is no crime in the liberal world but I am not an ugly l...

Jan 8, 2023 Engine

The exhaust is coming into the cab. Was told that Chevy is allowed to kill people slowly with carbon dioxide poisoning. Also was told NHTSA is paid by Chevy to keep the information of the exhaust issue under wrapps. I understand killing babies is no crime in the liberal world but I am not an ugly l...

Jan 8, 2023 Unknown Or Other

The exhaust is coming into the cab. Was told that Chevy is allowed to kill people slowly with carbon dioxide poisoning. Also was told NHTSA is paid by Chevy to keep the information of the exhaust issue under wrapps. I understand killing babies is no crime in the liberal world but I am not an ugly l...

Jan 8, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

The exhaust is coming into the cab. Was told that Chevy is allowed to kill people slowly with carbon dioxide poisoning. Also was told NHTSA is paid by Chevy to keep the information of the exhaust issue under wrapps. I understand killing babies is no crime in the liberal world but I am not an ugly l...

Jan 8, 2023 Engine

The exhaust is coming into the cab. Was told that Chevy is allowed to kill people slowly with carbon dioxide poisoning. Also was told NHTSA is paid by Chevy to keep the information of the exhaust issue under wrapps. I understand killing babies is no crime in the liberal world but I am not an ugly l...

Jan 6, 2023 Engine

The engine failed while I was on the road traveling with my children. The vehicle is currently at the dealership and it has been confirmed with an engine compression test that all 4 cylinders are failing. I did not receive any warning lights and had the vehicle tested.

Jan 6, 2023 Engine

The engine failed while I was on the road traveling with my children. The vehicle is currently at the dealership and it has been confirmed with an engine compression test that all 4 cylinders are failing. I did not receive any warning lights and had the vehicle tested.

Jan 3, 2023 Visibility/wiper

The windshield wipers have abruptly stopped working numerous times within the past two years. When met with little resistance, such as normal precipitation, the motor stops working. It is available for inspection. My safety and the safety of my children were at risk when this happened on the highwa...

Jan 3, 2023 Visibility/wiper

The windshield wipers have abruptly stopped working numerous times within the past two years. When met with little resistance, such as normal precipitation, the motor stops working. It is available for inspection. My safety and the safety of my children were at risk when this happened on the highwa...

Jan 1, 2023 Engine

The rear main seal on the vehicle broke and dumped oil onto the road. The vehicle instantly stopped being able to accelerate, but no engine lights came on. My safety was put at risk as I was on a main county road in heavy traffic. Luckily, I was able to pull into a parking lot, but had it happened f...

Jan 1, 2023 Power Train

The rear main seal on the vehicle broke and dumped oil onto the road. The vehicle instantly stopped being able to accelerate, but no engine lights came on. My safety was put at risk as I was on a main county road in heavy traffic. Luckily, I was able to pull into a parking lot, but had it happened f...

Jan 1, 2023 Engine

The rear main seal on the vehicle broke and dumped oil onto the road. The vehicle instantly stopped being able to accelerate, but no engine lights came on. My safety was put at risk as I was on a main county road in heavy traffic. Luckily, I was able to pull into a parking lot, but had it happened f...

Jan 1, 2023 Power Train

The rear main seal on the vehicle broke and dumped oil onto the road. The vehicle instantly stopped being able to accelerate, but no engine lights came on. My safety was put at risk as I was on a main county road in heavy traffic. Luckily, I was able to pull into a parking lot, but had it happened f...

Dec 29, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

The contact's mother owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Upon inspection, the contact noticed there was no oil on the dipstick. The positive crankcase ventilation valve (PCV) was frozen, causing the rear ma...

Dec 29, 2022 Engine 103,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power four times within 15 miles. The vehicle failed to restart after the fourth time and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the timing chain an...

Dec 29, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

The contact's mother owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Upon inspection, the contact noticed there was no oil on the dipstick. The positive crankcase ventilation valve (PCV) was frozen, causing the rear ma...

Dec 29, 2022 Engine 103,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power four times within 15 miles. The vehicle failed to restart after the fourth time and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the timing chain an...

Dec 28, 2022 Engine

I arrived at my workplace. Was there for about an hour, I then went outside to grab something from my vehicle and noticed that I was leaking oil. After further inspection, I realized that I no longer had oil in my vehicle. I had it towed to my service station. After looking at it they called me and ...

Dec 28, 2022 Power Train

I arrived at my workplace. Was there for about an hour, I then went outside to grab something from my vehicle and noticed that I was leaking oil. After further inspection, I realized that I no longer had oil in my vehicle. I had it towed to my service station. After looking at it they called me and ...

Dec 28, 2022 Engine

Loss of engine oil due to Frozen PCV when driven in subzero blowing out rear main seal this is a common problem and design defect known by GM can cause complete engine failure and safety related issues. I have yet to have this repaired but I assume the price will be substantial

Dec 28, 2022 Engine

I arrived at my workplace. Was there for about an hour, I then went outside to grab something from my vehicle and noticed that I was leaking oil. After further inspection, I realized that I no longer had oil in my vehicle. I had it towed to my service station. After looking at it they called me and ...

Dec 28, 2022 Power Train

I arrived at my workplace. Was there for about an hour, I then went outside to grab something from my vehicle and noticed that I was leaking oil. After further inspection, I realized that I no longer had oil in my vehicle. I had it towed to my service station. After looking at it they called me and ...

Dec 28, 2022 Engine

Loss of engine oil due to Frozen PCV when driven in subzero blowing out rear main seal this is a common problem and design defect known by GM can cause complete engine failure and safety related issues. I have yet to have this repaired but I assume the price will be substantial

Dec 27, 2022 Engine 97,400 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that his wife informed him that she noticed an abnormal oil odor inside the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed a puddle of oil in the driveway and there was no oil on the dipstick upon inspection. The contact stated that upon insp...

Dec 27, 2022 Engine 97,400 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that his wife informed him that she noticed an abnormal oil odor inside the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed a puddle of oil in the driveway and there was no oil on the dipstick upon inspection. The contact stated that upon insp...

Dec 26, 2022 Engine

WHEN DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE AND THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER. WHEN LOOKING AT VEHCILE CUSTOMER NOTICED OIL LEAKING. CUSTOMER THEN LOOKED AT DIP STICK AND THERE WAS NO OIL IN VEHICLE. CUSTOMER GOT AN OIL CHANGE AT JIFFY LUBE 0N 11/8/2022.

Dec 26, 2022 Engine

WHEN DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE AND THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER. WHEN LOOKING AT VEHCILE CUSTOMER NOTICED OIL LEAKING. CUSTOMER THEN LOOKED AT DIP STICK AND THERE WAS NO OIL IN VEHICLE. CUSTOMER GOT AN OIL CHANGE AT JIFFY LUBE 0N 11/8/2022.

Dec 23, 2022 Engine

I have approximately 79000 miles on my [XXX] 2017 Equinox 2.4 SUV. I have 2 complaints. One is the blower for the heater works intermittently. The dealer claims it was the cabin air filter but I am not sure. There are a lot of reports on the internet claiming a melted plug causes this problem. The ...

Dec 23, 2022 Engine

I have approximately 79000 miles on my [XXX] 2017 Equinox 2.4 SUV. I have 2 complaints. One is the blower for the heater works intermittently. The dealer claims it was the cabin air filter but I am not sure. There are a lot of reports on the internet claiming a melted plug causes this problem. The ...

Dec 2, 2022 Engine

Rear main engine seal failed which was confirmed by the Chevy dealer. Vehicle had leaked massive amount of oil in driveway which was only noticed after wife drove car to work. Next day, vehicle needed 4 1/2 quarts of oil to register on dipstick and oil visibly dripping from engine approx. 2 drops p...

Dec 2, 2022 Engine

Rear main engine seal failed which was confirmed by the Chevy dealer. Vehicle had leaked massive amount of oil in driveway which was only noticed after wife drove car to work. Next day, vehicle needed 4 1/2 quarts of oil to register on dipstick and oil visibly dripping from engine approx. 2 drops p...

Nov 11, 2022 Engine

I was driving when the engine started to slow and eventually stopped running. The check engine light was on for approximately 2 days prior to incident. The vehicle was brought to auto shop where they determined there was an oil consumption issue with the vehicle, and ultimately the engine would nee...

Nov 11, 2022 Engine

I was driving when the engine started to slow and eventually stopped running. The check engine light was on for approximately 2 days prior to incident. The vehicle was brought to auto shop where they determined there was an oil consumption issue with the vehicle, and ultimately the engine would nee...

Oct 18, 2022 Electrical System

Main rear seal blew and upon towing to Dealer they said they had 3 other equinox vehicles there all done around 130000 miles and all the same year - low oil light never appeared - Car just stopped during winter season and I am 72 years and in the country , with no heat waiting for AAA - Problem of ...

Oct 18, 2022 Engine

Main rear seal blew and upon towing to Dealer they said they had 3 other equinox vehicles there all done around 130000 miles and all the same year - low oil light never appeared - Car just stopped during winter season and I am 72 years and in the country , with no heat waiting for AAA - Problem of ...

Oct 18, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Main rear seal blew and upon towing to Dealer they said they had 3 other equinox vehicles there all done around 130000 miles and all the same year - low oil light never appeared - Car just stopped during winter season and I am 72 years and in the country , with no heat waiting for AAA - Problem of ...

Oct 18, 2022 Electrical System

Main rear seal blew and upon towing to Dealer they said they had 3 other equinox vehicles there all done around 130000 miles and all the same year - low oil light never appeared - Car just stopped during winter season and I am 72 years and in the country , with no heat waiting for AAA - Problem of ...

Oct 18, 2022 Engine

Main rear seal blew and upon towing to Dealer they said they had 3 other equinox vehicles there all done around 130000 miles and all the same year - low oil light never appeared - Car just stopped during winter season and I am 72 years and in the country , with no heat waiting for AAA - Problem of ...

Oct 18, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Main rear seal blew and upon towing to Dealer they said they had 3 other equinox vehicles there all done around 130000 miles and all the same year - low oil light never appeared - Car just stopped during winter season and I am 72 years and in the country , with no heat waiting for AAA - Problem of ...

Oct 4, 2022 Engine

We are experiencing excessive oil consumption problems with our 2017 Chevy Equinox that has a 2.4-liter Ecotec engine. We believe that the Engine replacements may be covered by a settlement so long as they can be traced directly to excessive oil consumption caused by defective piston rings. Can y...

Oct 4, 2022 Engine

Per Mechanic my engine is burning through oil. When I went in for an oil change I was told I only had 1 quart left. I was informed this was a common issue with these engines at this time.

Oct 4, 2022 Engine

We are experiencing excessive oil consumption problems with our 2017 Chevy Equinox that has a 2.4-liter Ecotec engine. We believe that the Engine replacements may be covered by a settlement so long as they can be traced directly to excessive oil consumption caused by defective piston rings. Can y...

Oct 4, 2022 Engine

Per Mechanic my engine is burning through oil. When I went in for an oil change I was told I only had 1 quart left. I was informed this was a common issue with these engines at this time.

Sep 29, 2022 Engine

Driving my 2017 equinox and the engine started making noise, we checked the oil and it was good. The car has 113,000 miles on it, and the oil life has 34% left. The next day I get in it to drive away after being at the hospital and a warning comes on "Engine Power is Reduced" the car is sputtering...

Sep 29, 2022 Engine

Driving my 2017 equinox and the engine started making noise, we checked the oil and it was good. The car has 113,000 miles on it, and the oil life has 34% left. The next day I get in it to drive away after being at the hospital and a warning comes on "Engine Power is Reduced" the car is sputtering...

Sep 28, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at various speeds, she heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the camshaft was replaced; however, ...

Sep 28, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at various speeds, she heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the camshaft was replaced; however, ...

Aug 17, 2022 Air Bags Crash

I was in a vehicle accident the 4th of August. After the accident I noticed the airbag light on. I check the passenger seat belt and it wouldn't budge, but the air bags never deployed from the accident. About a month ago I had an issue with the car. I was driving down the road and I took a sharp lef...

Aug 17, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System Crash

I was in a vehicle accident the 4th of August. After the accident I noticed the airbag light on. I check the passenger seat belt and it wouldn't budge, but the air bags never deployed from the accident. About a month ago I had an issue with the car. I was driving down the road and I took a sharp lef...

Aug 17, 2022 Air Bags Crash

I was in a vehicle accident the 4th of August. After the accident I noticed the airbag light on. I check the passenger seat belt and it wouldn't budge, but the air bags never deployed from the accident. About a month ago I had an issue with the car. I was driving down the road and I took a sharp lef...

Aug 17, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System Crash

I was in a vehicle accident the 4th of August. After the accident I noticed the airbag light on. I check the passenger seat belt and it wouldn't budge, but the air bags never deployed from the accident. About a month ago I had an issue with the car. I was driving down the road and I took a sharp lef...

Jul 28, 2022 Engine

Driving down the road I started experiencing very strange engine noises with no warning lights or other indications. When I arrived home I found that the dipstick showed no engine oil. Gauges showed no issue and engine oil life still showed well over 50% (I believe there were about 2600 miles since ...

Jul 28, 2022 Engine

Driving down the road I started experiencing very strange engine noises with no warning lights or other indications. When I arrived home I found that the dipstick showed no engine oil. Gauges showed no issue and engine oil life still showed well over 50% (I believe there were about 2600 miles since ...

Jul 9, 2022 Visibility/wiper

Back hatch window blew out overnight sometime between 1am and 8am for no reason. No signs of vandalism as this vehicle is parked in the driveway several feet away from sidewalk and multiple other vechicles parked in same driveway. No projectiles types found inside vehicle cargo hold either. Temps...

Jul 9, 2022 Visibility/wiper

Back hatch window blew out overnight sometime between 1am and 8am for no reason. No signs of vandalism as this vehicle is parked in the driveway several feet away from sidewalk and multiple other vechicles parked in same driveway. No projectiles types found inside vehicle cargo hold either. Temps...

Jun 30, 2022 Power Train

Several transmission components and functions have failed. This has caused dangerous lurching while gears change and the loss of the ability to move forward, all while driving and without warning. The transfer case also failed, resulting in similar lurching, as well as bouncing and grinding. This ...

Jun 30, 2022 Power Train

Several transmission components and functions have failed. This has caused dangerous lurching while gears change and the loss of the ability to move forward, all while driving and without warning. The transfer case also failed, resulting in similar lurching, as well as bouncing and grinding. This ...

Jun 16, 2022 Visibility 40,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that on several occasions the rear hatch window shattered while parked. The contact stated that the failure occurred during extreme heat or extremely cold weather. The contact stated that the window was replaced several times. The manufac...

Jun 16, 2022 Service Brakes Crash

I was driving at 330am had cruise control to 70 the speed limit and when I hit my breaks the cruise control didn't disengage instead it speed faster making me lose control of me vehicle took out a sign and went over the hill. My vehicle was totaled.

Jun 16, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I was driving at 330am had cruise control to 70 the speed limit and when I hit my breaks the cruise control didn't disengage instead it speed faster making me lose control of me vehicle took out a sign and went over the hill. My vehicle was totaled.

Jun 16, 2022 Unknown Or Other Crash

I was driving at 330am had cruise control to 70 the speed limit and when I hit my breaks the cruise control didn't disengage instead it speed faster making me lose control of me vehicle took out a sign and went over the hill. My vehicle was totaled.

Jun 16, 2022 Visibility 40,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that on several occasions the rear hatch window shattered while parked. The contact stated that the failure occurred during extreme heat or extremely cold weather. The contact stated that the window was replaced several times. The manufac...

Jun 16, 2022 Service Brakes Crash

I was driving at 330am had cruise control to 70 the speed limit and when I hit my breaks the cruise control didn't disengage instead it speed faster making me lose control of me vehicle took out a sign and went over the hill. My vehicle was totaled.

Jun 16, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I was driving at 330am had cruise control to 70 the speed limit and when I hit my breaks the cruise control didn't disengage instead it speed faster making me lose control of me vehicle took out a sign and went over the hill. My vehicle was totaled.

Jun 16, 2022 Unknown Or Other Crash

I was driving at 330am had cruise control to 70 the speed limit and when I hit my breaks the cruise control didn't disengage instead it speed faster making me lose control of me vehicle took out a sign and went over the hill. My vehicle was totaled.

Jun 14, 2022 Engine 51,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the check engine and traction stability warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle continued running but failed to exceed 15 MPH. The ...

Jun 14, 2022 Engine 51,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the check engine and traction stability warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle continued running but failed to exceed 15 MPH. The ...

May 19, 2022 Engine

Rear main seal blew out due to known (and recalled in previous years) fault with the PCV valve. The check engine light never came on and neither did the oil light when there was no oil left due to the seal blowing out. This incident caused damage to crucial engine parts including the transmission.

May 19, 2022 Power Train

Rear main seal blew out due to known (and recalled in previous years) fault with the PCV valve. The check engine light never came on and neither did the oil light when there was no oil left due to the seal blowing out. This incident caused damage to crucial engine parts including the transmission.

May 19, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Rear main seal blew out due to known (and recalled in previous years) fault with the PCV valve. The check engine light never came on and neither did the oil light when there was no oil left due to the seal blowing out. This incident caused damage to crucial engine parts including the transmission.

May 19, 2022 Engine

Chevy is already well aware there is a prominent issue with timing chains on their equinox model and refuses to acknowledge or recall the issue. This is the second major repair I am needing to my vehicle in just barely over 1 year. Both the timing chain and the rear main seal need repairs in approx ...

May 19, 2022 Power Train

Chevy is already well aware there is a prominent issue with timing chains on their equinox model and refuses to acknowledge or recall the issue. This is the second major repair I am needing to my vehicle in just barely over 1 year. Both the timing chain and the rear main seal need repairs in approx ...

May 19, 2022 Engine

Rear main seal blew out due to known (and recalled in previous years) fault with the PCV valve. The check engine light never came on and neither did the oil light when there was no oil left due to the seal blowing out. This incident caused damage to crucial engine parts including the transmission.

May 19, 2022 Power Train

Rear main seal blew out due to known (and recalled in previous years) fault with the PCV valve. The check engine light never came on and neither did the oil light when there was no oil left due to the seal blowing out. This incident caused damage to crucial engine parts including the transmission.

May 19, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Rear main seal blew out due to known (and recalled in previous years) fault with the PCV valve. The check engine light never came on and neither did the oil light when there was no oil left due to the seal blowing out. This incident caused damage to crucial engine parts including the transmission.

May 19, 2022 Engine

Chevy is already well aware there is a prominent issue with timing chains on their equinox model and refuses to acknowledge or recall the issue. This is the second major repair I am needing to my vehicle in just barely over 1 year. Both the timing chain and the rear main seal need repairs in approx ...

May 19, 2022 Power Train

Chevy is already well aware there is a prominent issue with timing chains on their equinox model and refuses to acknowledge or recall the issue. This is the second major repair I am needing to my vehicle in just barely over 1 year. Both the timing chain and the rear main seal need repairs in approx ...

May 18, 2022 Air Bags Crash 54,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that as his wife attempted to make a left turn at 5 MPH, another vehicle hit the front passenger side of her vehicle at approximately 40 MPH. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. His wife was taken to the hospital by ambulance and was...

May 18, 2022 Air Bags Crash 54,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that as his wife attempted to make a left turn at 5 MPH, another vehicle hit the front passenger side of her vehicle at approximately 40 MPH. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. His wife was taken to the hospital by ambulance and was...

Mar 28, 2022 Power Train

The gear shift when in drive can be pushed into other gears without pushing the button. When driving down the highway going 70 mph, my dog has more than 10 times pushed it into neutral. It’s extremely dangerous.

Mar 28, 2022 Power Train

The gear shift when in drive can be pushed into other gears without pushing the button. When driving down the highway going 70 mph, my dog has more than 10 times pushed it into neutral. It’s extremely dangerous.

Mar 15, 2022 Engine 134,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started sputtering and then lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact checked the oil and noticed that there was no oil in the engine. The oil indicator sh...

Mar 15, 2022 Engine 134,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started sputtering and then lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact checked the oil and noticed that there was no oil in the engine. The oil indicator sh...

Mar 10, 2022 Air Bags Crash

In February 26, 2022, my wife was driving and I was in passenger seat. At approximately 2123 hours, we came over a slight hill and hit a cow at 70 miles an hour on state Highway 95 between Academy, Texas and Temple, Texas. Our airbags did not deploy and my seatbelt malfunctioned as I hit my head on ...

Mar 10, 2022 Seat Belts Crash

In February 26, 2022, my wife was driving and I was in passenger seat. At approximately 2123 hours, we came over a slight hill and hit a cow at 70 miles an hour on state Highway 95 between Academy, Texas and Temple, Texas. Our airbags did not deploy and my seatbelt malfunctioned as I hit my head on ...

Mar 10, 2022 Air Bags Crash

In February 26, 2022, my wife was driving and I was in passenger seat. At approximately 2123 hours, we came over a slight hill and hit a cow at 70 miles an hour on state Highway 95 between Academy, Texas and Temple, Texas. Our airbags did not deploy and my seatbelt malfunctioned as I hit my head on ...

Mar 10, 2022 Seat Belts Crash

In February 26, 2022, my wife was driving and I was in passenger seat. At approximately 2123 hours, we came over a slight hill and hit a cow at 70 miles an hour on state Highway 95 between Academy, Texas and Temple, Texas. Our airbags did not deploy and my seatbelt malfunctioned as I hit my head on ...

Feb 14, 2022 Engine 90,000 mi

The contact’s daughter owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, his daughter noticed that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that he checked the oil level of the vehicle and noticed that the vehicle was low on oil. The contact add...

Feb 14, 2022 Engine 90,000 mi

The contact’s daughter owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, his daughter noticed that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that he checked the oil level of the vehicle and noticed that the vehicle was low on oil. The contact add...

Feb 8, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH and slowing down, the vehicle started to lose power. The contact mentioned there was a strong odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that she then saw smoke, and drove her vehicle to the neares...

Feb 8, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH and slowing down, the vehicle started to lose power. The contact mentioned there was a strong odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that she then saw smoke, and drove her vehicle to the neares...

Feb 7, 2022 Engine 90,261 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil warning light illuminated. The contact was stranded in the cold for approximately four hours. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was not covered un...

Feb 7, 2022 Engine 90,261 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil warning light illuminated. The contact was stranded in the cold for approximately four hours. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was not covered un...

Feb 1, 2022 Power Train

This is a well known issue with the Equinox. The rear main seal goes and oil pours out the vehicle causing other issues to the engine, like the intake manifold. My rear exhaust manifold was cracked and now codes are coming up for timing chain. The dealer wanted over $2600 to repair since my warranty...

Feb 1, 2022 Power Train

This is a well known issue with the Equinox. The rear main seal goes and oil pours out the vehicle causing other issues to the engine, like the intake manifold. My rear exhaust manifold was cracked and now codes are coming up for timing chain. The dealer wanted over $2600 to repair since my warranty...

Jan 28, 2022 Power Train

It seems to be a known problem with the pvc valve getting moisture in it, freezes, and then blowing the main seal. I found lots of records online of other victims. It caused loss of vehicle power and dumped oil on the road. Chevy refuses to cover it with a recall and I'm stuck with a $2500 repai...

Jan 28, 2022 Power Train

It seems to be a known problem with the pvc valve getting moisture in it, freezes, and then blowing the main seal. I found lots of records online of other victims. It caused loss of vehicle power and dumped oil on the road. Chevy refuses to cover it with a recall and I'm stuck with a $2500 repai...

Jan 24, 2022 Engine

Excessive oil consumption. My car started burning oil even though I get frequent oil changes and now my engine is blown.

Jan 24, 2022 Engine

Excessive oil consumption. My car started burning oil even though I get frequent oil changes and now my engine is blown.

Jan 23, 2022 Power Train

The vehicle shutters when shifting up and hard shifts down in lower power bands.

Jan 23, 2022 Power Train

The vehicle shutters when shifting up and hard shifts down in lower power bands.

Jan 22, 2022 Engine

Yesterday, my son noticed that his 2017 Chevy Equinox LX four-cylinder was not accelerating as much. He purchased this vehicle only one year ago. It is a five-year-old vehicle with not many miles on it. The oil was just changed in November 2021. He only drives 8 miles to and from work. While stopped...

Jan 22, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Yesterday, my son noticed that his 2017 Chevy Equinox LX four-cylinder was not accelerating as much. He purchased this vehicle only one year ago. It is a five-year-old vehicle with not many miles on it. The oil was just changed in November 2021. He only drives 8 miles to and from work. While stopped...

Jan 22, 2022 Engine

Yesterday, my son noticed that his 2017 Chevy Equinox LX four-cylinder was not accelerating as much. He purchased this vehicle only one year ago. It is a five-year-old vehicle with not many miles on it. The oil was just changed in November 2021. He only drives 8 miles to and from work. While stopped...

Jan 22, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Yesterday, my son noticed that his 2017 Chevy Equinox LX four-cylinder was not accelerating as much. He purchased this vehicle only one year ago. It is a five-year-old vehicle with not many miles on it. The oil was just changed in November 2021. He only drives 8 miles to and from work. While stopped...

Jan 16, 2022 Engine

My 2017 equinox started sounding and running rough. It lost power and engine lights came on. Car died. Tried to drive it to dealership to get looked at and it continued to lose power and ended up having to tow it to dealership. They finally found the problem and said the timing belt stretched, causi...

Jan 16, 2022 Engine

My 2017 Chevy Equinox’s engine got ruined because of no oil. It’s impossible for no oil because I took it to the dealership for an oil change two months ago (November 12, 2021). It had 42,922 miles. On January 10th, with approximated 43,500 miles driven, my car started to shake on red lights...

Jan 16, 2022 Engine

Regular oil changes. Most recent was 67 days prior to my 63500 mile engine being ruined due to No Oil. Was driving on the highway, first time the vehicle made any noise, within 2 miles car was completely done. Had it towed and mechanic said there was no sign of a hole, there was just no oil! He said...

Jan 16, 2022 Engine

My 2017 equinox started sounding and running rough. It lost power and engine lights came on. Car died. Tried to drive it to dealership to get looked at and it continued to lose power and ended up having to tow it to dealership. They finally found the problem and said the timing belt stretched, causi...

Jan 16, 2022 Engine

My 2017 Chevy Equinox’s engine got ruined because of no oil. It’s impossible for no oil because I took it to the dealership for an oil change two months ago (November 12, 2021). It had 42,922 miles. On January 10th, with approximated 43,500 miles driven, my car started to shake on red lights...

Jan 16, 2022 Engine

Regular oil changes. Most recent was 67 days prior to my 63500 mile engine being ruined due to No Oil. Was driving on the highway, first time the vehicle made any noise, within 2 miles car was completely done. Had it towed and mechanic said there was no sign of a hole, there was just no oil! He said...

Jan 14, 2022 Engine 58,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil as oil was found on the garage floor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnosis was that the PCV valve was frozen however, the repairs were unknown to the contact as the mechanic...

Jan 14, 2022 Engine 58,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil as oil was found on the garage floor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnosis was that the PCV valve was frozen however, the repairs were unknown to the contact as the mechanic...

Jan 12, 2022 Engine

So I was driving home from work which is a 28 minute drive, when I was almost 2 miles away from home the car started to make a funny noise and it started to smell like gas inside from the vents.When I turned off a major street the the car slowed completely down without any warning on the dashboard a...

Jan 12, 2022 Engine

So I was driving home from work which is a 28 minute drive, when I was almost 2 miles away from home the car started to make a funny noise and it started to smell like gas inside from the vents.When I turned off a major street the the car slowed completely down without any warning on the dashboard a...

Jan 7, 2022 Engine 51,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for service, it was discovered that water was present inside the engine PCV. The contact was informed that the condition could lead to engine damage. The contact was informed that a hole needed to be drilled ...

Jan 7, 2022 Engine 51,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for service, it was discovered that water was present inside the engine PCV. The contact was informed that the condition could lead to engine damage. The contact was informed that a hole needed to be drilled ...

Dec 22, 2021 Engine

Timing chain system and ABS

Dec 22, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Timing chain system and ABS

Dec 22, 2021 Engine

Timing chain system and ABS

Dec 22, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Timing chain system and ABS

Oct 6, 2021 Electrical System

Had a no start on two times, starter would act like a dead battery. Then a week or so later the Instrument lights went out and back on and then out again, so did the bluetooth went out black screen. not fixed yet

Oct 6, 2021 Air Bags

This was previously reported on March 10 2021 and I was given case #9-6591373301. It was a lease car that was returned to the dealership on March 31, 2021. After hitting a pothole in March 2020, the airbag light stayed on. The dealership did not take care of the problem and I was told at that time ...

Oct 6, 2021 Seat Belts

This was previously reported on March 10 2021 and I was given case #9-6591373301. It was a lease car that was returned to the dealership on March 31, 2021. After hitting a pothole in March 2020, the airbag light stayed on. The dealership did not take care of the problem and I was told at that time ...

Oct 6, 2021 Electrical System

Had a no start on two times, starter would act like a dead battery. Then a week or so later the Instrument lights went out and back on and then out again, so did the bluetooth went out black screen. not fixed yet

Oct 6, 2021 Air Bags

This was previously reported on March 10 2021 and I was given case #9-6591373301. It was a lease car that was returned to the dealership on March 31, 2021. After hitting a pothole in March 2020, the airbag light stayed on. The dealership did not take care of the problem and I was told at that time ...

Oct 6, 2021 Seat Belts

This was previously reported on March 10 2021 and I was given case #9-6591373301. It was a lease car that was returned to the dealership on March 31, 2021. After hitting a pothole in March 2020, the airbag light stayed on. The dealership did not take care of the problem and I was told at that time ...

Sep 15, 2021 Air Bags

While the vehicle is being driven a message will appear service tire monitor system and all gauges on the dash do not work, the radio, heating a/c also stops.The message quickly changes to service airbag. (Photos of both messages attached) Issue started Nov of 2020 Vehicle has been seen by Gordon Ch...

Sep 15, 2021 Electrical System

While the vehicle is being driven a message will appear service tire monitor system and all gauges on the dash do not work, the radio, heating a/c also stops.The message quickly changes to service airbag. (Photos of both messages attached) Issue started Nov of 2020 Vehicle has been seen by Gordon Ch...

Sep 15, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

While the vehicle is being driven a message will appear service tire monitor system and all gauges on the dash do not work, the radio, heating a/c also stops.The message quickly changes to service airbag. (Photos of both messages attached) Issue started Nov of 2020 Vehicle has been seen by Gordon Ch...

Sep 15, 2021 Air Bags

While the vehicle is being driven a message will appear service tire monitor system and all gauges on the dash do not work, the radio, heating a/c also stops.The message quickly changes to service airbag. (Photos of both messages attached) Issue started Nov of 2020 Vehicle has been seen by Gordon Ch...

Sep 15, 2021 Electrical System

While the vehicle is being driven a message will appear service tire monitor system and all gauges on the dash do not work, the radio, heating a/c also stops.The message quickly changes to service airbag. (Photos of both messages attached) Issue started Nov of 2020 Vehicle has been seen by Gordon Ch...

Sep 15, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

While the vehicle is being driven a message will appear service tire monitor system and all gauges on the dash do not work, the radio, heating a/c also stops.The message quickly changes to service airbag. (Photos of both messages attached) Issue started Nov of 2020 Vehicle has been seen by Gordon Ch...

Sep 3, 2021 Visibility/wiper

Wipers stoppeped working while driving while doing 70mph on the interstate do to a linkage issue that is already known about but not recalled.

Sep 3, 2021 Visibility/wiper

Wipers stoppeped working while driving while doing 70mph on the interstate do to a linkage issue that is already known about but not recalled.

Aug 25, 2021 Power Train

I heard some scraping sounds while driving. It sounded like something dragging on the ground. Checked and saw nothing. Continued on driving then a few miles later saw some light smoke in rear view mirror. Pulled to shoulder of interstate and lifted hood to see smoke from behind engine. Vehicle ...

Aug 25, 2021 Power Train

I heard some scraping sounds while driving. It sounded like something dragging on the ground. Checked and saw nothing. Continued on driving then a few miles later saw some light smoke in rear view mirror. Pulled to shoulder of interstate and lifted hood to see smoke from behind engine. Vehicle ...

Jul 29, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud grinding sound coming from the passenger’s side front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the f...

Jul 29, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud grinding sound coming from the passenger’s side front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the f...

Jul 15, 2021 Engine

The engine/timing chain and heads for my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox failed. I only had this vehicle for 4 years 4 months with only 113,000 miles. I feel my safety was put at risk because out of nowhere my vehicle began jerking and bucking back in forth very badly. I had my vehicle totally diagnosed with...

Jul 15, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The engine/timing chain and heads for my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox failed. I only had this vehicle for 4 years 4 months with only 113,000 miles. I feel my safety was put at risk because out of nowhere my vehicle began jerking and bucking back in forth very badly. I had my vehicle totally diagnosed with...

Jul 15, 2021 Engine

The engine/timing chain and heads for my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox failed. I only had this vehicle for 4 years 4 months with only 113,000 miles. I feel my safety was put at risk because out of nowhere my vehicle began jerking and bucking back in forth very badly. I had my vehicle totally diagnosed with...

Jul 15, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The engine/timing chain and heads for my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox failed. I only had this vehicle for 4 years 4 months with only 113,000 miles. I feel my safety was put at risk because out of nowhere my vehicle began jerking and bucking back in forth very badly. I had my vehicle totally diagnosed with...

Jul 5, 2021 Unknown Or Other

power lift gate is falling on it own even when we lift it manualy

Jul 5, 2021 Unknown Or Other

power lift gate is falling on it own even when we lift it manualy

May 24, 2021 Unknown Or Other

On May 24, 2021, my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox was sitting in my driveway. While my son was vacuuming the car out he heard a boom and jumped out. The rear window had shattered. No one was around and nothing had hit it. The temperature outside was 78 degrees and there was a breeze blowing so it was n...

May 24, 2021 Unknown Or Other

On May 24, 2021, my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox was sitting in my driveway. While my son was vacuuming the car out he heard a boom and jumped out. The rear window had shattered. No one was around and nothing had hit it. The temperature outside was 78 degrees and there was a breeze blowing so it was n...

Apr 25, 2021 Engine 79,450 mi

HAD ROUTINE OIL CHANGES AND ONLY DRIVE THE CAR APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES TO AND FROM WORK DAILY. ON A VERY FRIGID WINTER DAY WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, MY CAR STARTED SHAKING, AND OIL LIGHT CAME ON, THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT AND CAR CAME TO A STOP. GOT IT TAKEN TO CHEVROLET DEALER WHO SAID THEY HAD 3 OTH...

Apr 25, 2021 Engine 79,450 mi

HAD ROUTINE OIL CHANGES AND ONLY DRIVE THE CAR APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES TO AND FROM WORK DAILY. ON A VERY FRIGID WINTER DAY WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, MY CAR STARTED SHAKING, AND OIL LIGHT CAME ON, THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT AND CAR CAME TO A STOP. GOT IT TAKEN TO CHEVROLET DEALER WHO SAID THEY HAD 3 OTH...

Mar 12, 2021 Engine 95,000 mi

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE APRIL 2019. HAVE PROOF OF 6 OIL CHANGES AND PROPER MAINTENANCE WHILE DRIVING FOR LESS THAN 2 YEARS, BUT DUE TO NO WARNINGS OF LOW OIL ON THE VEHICLE AND WITH A CONFIRMED DEFECT STATED BY MY MECHANIC. THIS 2.4 L ECOTEC ENGINE HAS MASSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION DEFECTS. THIS VEHICLE N...

Mar 12, 2021 Engine 95,000 mi

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE APRIL 2019. HAVE PROOF OF 6 OIL CHANGES AND PROPER MAINTENANCE WHILE DRIVING FOR LESS THAN 2 YEARS, BUT DUE TO NO WARNINGS OF LOW OIL ON THE VEHICLE AND WITH A CONFIRMED DEFECT STATED BY MY MECHANIC. THIS 2.4 L ECOTEC ENGINE HAS MASSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION DEFECTS. THIS VEHICLE N...

Mar 5, 2021 Engine 80,000 mi

I JUST DROPPED MY KIDS OFF AT SCHOOL AND WAS HEADED HOME WHEN MY CAR STARTED STALLING, AND OIL PRESSURE LOW WARNING CAME ON. A FEW MINUTES DOWN THE ROAD, THE ENGINE POWER LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. I STARTED IT AGAIN LONG ENOUGH TO ROLL INTO A PARKING LOT BESIDE ME. I'VE HAD...

Mar 5, 2021 Engine 80,000 mi

I JUST DROPPED MY KIDS OFF AT SCHOOL AND WAS HEADED HOME WHEN MY CAR STARTED STALLING, AND OIL PRESSURE LOW WARNING CAME ON. A FEW MINUTES DOWN THE ROAD, THE ENGINE POWER LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. I STARTED IT AGAIN LONG ENOUGH TO ROLL INTO A PARKING LOT BESIDE ME. I'VE HAD...

Mar 1, 2021 Engine 83,773 mi

I WAS IN A MCDONALDS DRIVE THRU WHEN I NOTICED A STRONG PETROLEUM SMELL. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND FOUND OIL GUSHING FROM THE ENGINE. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALER. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE PCV SYSTEM HAD CLOGGED AND CAUSED THE CRANKCASE TO PRESSURIZE, TH...

Mar 1, 2021 Engine Fire 200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WOULD LEAK OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AS THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK FORWARD AS THE SERVICE STABILITRAK WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ONE DAY, TH...

Mar 1, 2021 Engine 63,000 mi

MY CAR HAS 63000 MILES ON IT. I KEEP UP WITH ALL OIL CHANGES. I HAVE A 30 MIN HWY DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK DAILY. I WAS DRIVING HONE FROM WORK ON SUPER COLD DAY BELOW ZERO IN ILLINOIS. HALFWAY THREW MY RIDE HOME CAR SAID REDUCED ENGINE POWER 50 PERCENT. YOU CAN TELL CAR WAS DRIVING ROUGH. THEN E...

Mar 1, 2021 Power Train 63,000 mi

MY CAR HAS 63000 MILES ON IT. I KEEP UP WITH ALL OIL CHANGES. I HAVE A 30 MIN HWY DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK DAILY. I WAS DRIVING HONE FROM WORK ON SUPER COLD DAY BELOW ZERO IN ILLINOIS. HALFWAY THREW MY RIDE HOME CAR SAID REDUCED ENGINE POWER 50 PERCENT. YOU CAN TELL CAR WAS DRIVING ROUGH. THEN E...

Mar 1, 2021 Engine 83,773 mi

I WAS IN A MCDONALDS DRIVE THRU WHEN I NOTICED A STRONG PETROLEUM SMELL. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND FOUND OIL GUSHING FROM THE ENGINE. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALER. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE PCV SYSTEM HAD CLOGGED AND CAUSED THE CRANKCASE TO PRESSURIZE, TH...

Mar 1, 2021 Engine Fire 200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WOULD LEAK OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AS THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK FORWARD AS THE SERVICE STABILITRAK WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ONE DAY, TH...

Mar 1, 2021 Engine 63,000 mi

MY CAR HAS 63000 MILES ON IT. I KEEP UP WITH ALL OIL CHANGES. I HAVE A 30 MIN HWY DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK DAILY. I WAS DRIVING HONE FROM WORK ON SUPER COLD DAY BELOW ZERO IN ILLINOIS. HALFWAY THREW MY RIDE HOME CAR SAID REDUCED ENGINE POWER 50 PERCENT. YOU CAN TELL CAR WAS DRIVING ROUGH. THEN E...

Mar 1, 2021 Power Train 63,000 mi

MY CAR HAS 63000 MILES ON IT. I KEEP UP WITH ALL OIL CHANGES. I HAVE A 30 MIN HWY DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK DAILY. I WAS DRIVING HONE FROM WORK ON SUPER COLD DAY BELOW ZERO IN ILLINOIS. HALFWAY THREW MY RIDE HOME CAR SAID REDUCED ENGINE POWER 50 PERCENT. YOU CAN TELL CAR WAS DRIVING ROUGH. THEN E...

Feb 22, 2021 Power Train 70,000 mi

I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE AND NOTICED THAT MY POWER DECREASED AND FELT LIKE MY CAR WAS NOT MOVING AS FAST. I LOOKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MY DASH WAS ON AND IT SAID ENGINE POWER REDUCED, AND THE 2ND SCREEN SAID TO CHECK STABILITRAK. I GOT OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT AND P...

Feb 22, 2021 Power Train 70,000 mi

I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE AND NOTICED THAT MY POWER DECREASED AND FELT LIKE MY CAR WAS NOT MOVING AS FAST. I LOOKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MY DASH WAS ON AND IT SAID ENGINE POWER REDUCED, AND THE 2ND SCREEN SAID TO CHECK STABILITRAK. I GOT OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT AND P...

Feb 17, 2021 Unknown Or Other 27,268 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO AN APPOINTMENT AND MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO REDUCE SPEED I WAS ABLE TO GET TO A DESTINATION AND PULL OFF AND THEN IT STATED LOW OIL PRESSURE TURN OFF ENGINE. I HAD IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID ALL THE OIL DRAINED OUT THE INTAKE MANIFOL...

Feb 17, 2021 Unknown Or Other 27,268 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO AN APPOINTMENT AND MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO REDUCE SPEED I WAS ABLE TO GET TO A DESTINATION AND PULL OFF AND THEN IT STATED LOW OIL PRESSURE TURN OFF ENGINE. I HAD IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID ALL THE OIL DRAINED OUT THE INTAKE MANIFOL...

Feb 10, 2021 Engine 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER WITH OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER SHELTON BUICK GMC, INC (855 S ROCHESTER RD, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307, (248)266-2156) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOS...

Feb 10, 2021 Engine 89,498 mi

I LIVE IN A STATE THAT HAS COLD WEATHER, DIPPING WELL BELOW FREEZING. I WENT TO GET AN OIL CHANGE WHEN MY CAR PROMPTED ME, AND MUCH TO MY SURPRISE THE MECHANICS FOUND A SEVERE OIL LEAK. I WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ANY LONGER AND TO HAVE IT TOWED IMMEDIATELY TO A REPAIR SHOP. I HAD IT TOWED T...

Feb 10, 2021 Engine 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER WITH OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER SHELTON BUICK GMC, INC (855 S ROCHESTER RD, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307, (248)266-2156) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOS...

Feb 10, 2021 Engine 89,498 mi

I LIVE IN A STATE THAT HAS COLD WEATHER, DIPPING WELL BELOW FREEZING. I WENT TO GET AN OIL CHANGE WHEN MY CAR PROMPTED ME, AND MUCH TO MY SURPRISE THE MECHANICS FOUND A SEVERE OIL LEAK. I WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ANY LONGER AND TO HAVE IT TOWED IMMEDIATELY TO A REPAIR SHOP. I HAD IT TOWED T...

Jan 30, 2021 Air Bags Crash 64,000 mi

ON JANUARY 16, 2021, I WAS TRAVELING DOWN MAIN STREET IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS WHERE I REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. AS I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES TO STOP, I FELT MY BRAKES STARTED PULSATING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR ME TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. MY CAR WAS DEEMED UNREPAIRABLE, AND WAS...

Jan 30, 2021 Service Brakes Crash 64,000 mi

ON JANUARY 16, 2021, I WAS TRAVELING DOWN MAIN STREET IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS WHERE I REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. AS I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES TO STOP, I FELT MY BRAKES STARTED PULSATING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR ME TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. MY CAR WAS DEEMED UNREPAIRABLE, AND WAS...

Jan 30, 2021 Air Bags Crash 64,000 mi

ON JANUARY 16, 2021, I WAS TRAVELING DOWN MAIN STREET IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS WHERE I REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. AS I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES TO STOP, I FELT MY BRAKES STARTED PULSATING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR ME TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. MY CAR WAS DEEMED UNREPAIRABLE, AND WAS...

Jan 30, 2021 Service Brakes Crash 64,000 mi

ON JANUARY 16, 2021, I WAS TRAVELING DOWN MAIN STREET IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS WHERE I REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. AS I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES TO STOP, I FELT MY BRAKES STARTED PULSATING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR ME TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. MY CAR WAS DEEMED UNREPAIRABLE, AND WAS...

Jan 29, 2021 Engine 87,990 mi

REAR ENGINE SEAL BLEW AND RUINED THE MOTOR. SHOP I TOOK IT TO SAID IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM. REGULAR MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN KEPT UP ON IT. HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE NOW. I WAS GOING DOWN A MICHIGAN HIGHWAY 55MPH WHEN IT BLEW.

Jan 29, 2021 Engine 87,990 mi

REAR ENGINE SEAL BLEW AND RUINED THE MOTOR. SHOP I TOOK IT TO SAID IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM. REGULAR MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN KEPT UP ON IT. HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE NOW. I WAS GOING DOWN A MICHIGAN HIGHWAY 55MPH WHEN IT BLEW.

Jan 27, 2021 Air Bags Crash 630,000 mi

AIRBAGS DID'T DEPOLY WITH FRONT END CFRASH GOING ABOUT 25TO30HMPH HWY 278 WEST CULLMAN

Jan 27, 2021 Structure Crash 630,000 mi

AIRBAGS DID'T DEPOLY WITH FRONT END CFRASH GOING ABOUT 25TO30HMPH HWY 278 WEST CULLMAN

Jan 27, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash 630,000 mi

AIRBAGS DID'T DEPOLY WITH FRONT END CFRASH GOING ABOUT 25TO30HMPH HWY 278 WEST CULLMAN

Jan 27, 2021 Air Bags Crash 630,000 mi

AIRBAGS DID'T DEPOLY WITH FRONT END CFRASH GOING ABOUT 25TO30HMPH HWY 278 WEST CULLMAN

Jan 27, 2021 Structure Crash 630,000 mi

AIRBAGS DID'T DEPOLY WITH FRONT END CFRASH GOING ABOUT 25TO30HMPH HWY 278 WEST CULLMAN

Jan 27, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance Crash 630,000 mi

AIRBAGS DID'T DEPOLY WITH FRONT END CFRASH GOING ABOUT 25TO30HMPH HWY 278 WEST CULLMAN

Jan 13, 2021 Unknown Or Other

MORE THAN ONCE MY STEREO HAS FROZEN, I CANNOT USE BLUETOOTH TO ANSWER CALLS, CANNOT SWITCH FROM SOURCE, CAN HEAR ANYTHING; IT'S JUST FROZEN. THEN WHEN I PARK AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND OPEN THE DOORS, THE STEREO REMAINS ON. I TRY TURNING ON THE CAR AGAIN DRIVE IT A BIT TURN IT OFF AGAIN AND OPEN DO...

Jan 13, 2021 Unknown Or Other

MORE THAN ONCE MY STEREO HAS FROZEN, I CANNOT USE BLUETOOTH TO ANSWER CALLS, CANNOT SWITCH FROM SOURCE, CAN HEAR ANYTHING; IT'S JUST FROZEN. THEN WHEN I PARK AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND OPEN THE DOORS, THE STEREO REMAINS ON. I TRY TURNING ON THE CAR AGAIN DRIVE IT A BIT TURN IT OFF AGAIN AND OPEN DO...

Dec 28, 2020 Engine 80,000 mi

WE LIVE IN MN AND WENT OUT TO START OUR 2.4 EQUINOX AND IT STARTED AND THEN DIED. THIS WAS SITTING IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND WAS IN PARK WHEN IT HAPPENED. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT THERE WAS A PCV FREEZE UP WHICH CAUSED THE MAIN SEAL TO BLOW LOOSING THE OIL. THIS CAUSED THE TIMING CHA...

Dec 28, 2020 Engine 80,000 mi

WE LIVE IN MN AND WENT OUT TO START OUR 2.4 EQUINOX AND IT STARTED AND THEN DIED. THIS WAS SITTING IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND WAS IN PARK WHEN IT HAPPENED. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT THERE WAS A PCV FREEZE UP WHICH CAUSED THE MAIN SEAL TO BLOW LOOSING THE OIL. THIS CAUSED THE TIMING CHA...

Oct 14, 2020 Structure 55,000 mi

PAINT FLAKING OFF ON HOOD. DEALER AGREED NOT NORMAL AND NO SIGN OF HITTING ANYTHING. GM HAS TAKEN OVER A MONTH TO REPLY TO CLAIM BY DEALER AND NOW JUST SAY IT IS OUT OF 3 YEAR WARRANTY SO NO ASSISTANCE CAN BE OFFERED.

Oct 14, 2020 Structure 55,000 mi

PAINT FLAKING OFF ON HOOD. DEALER AGREED NOT NORMAL AND NO SIGN OF HITTING ANYTHING. GM HAS TAKEN OVER A MONTH TO REPLY TO CLAIM BY DEALER AND NOW JUST SAY IT IS OUT OF 3 YEAR WARRANTY SO NO ASSISTANCE CAN BE OFFERED.

Sep 21, 2020 Air Bags Crash 188,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY OR COME OUT UPON EXTREMELY HIGH IMPACT: THE AIR BAGS IN MY 2017 EQUINOX DID NOT DEPLOY OUT OR COME OUT WHEN WE WHERE HIT AT A EXTREMELY HIGH IMPACT FROM THE HIT AND RUN DRIVER AND THE IMPACT CAUSED US TO HIT HEAD ON INTO AN WHITE SUV THAT WAS IN FRONT OF US ON THE OPPOSITE S...

Sep 21, 2020 Structure Crash 188,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY OR COME OUT UPON EXTREMELY HIGH IMPACT: THE AIR BAGS IN MY 2017 EQUINOX DID NOT DEPLOY OUT OR COME OUT WHEN WE WHERE HIT AT A EXTREMELY HIGH IMPACT FROM THE HIT AND RUN DRIVER AND THE IMPACT CAUSED US TO HIT HEAD ON INTO AN WHITE SUV THAT WAS IN FRONT OF US ON THE OPPOSITE S...

Sep 21, 2020 Service Brakes Crash 188,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY OR COME OUT UPON EXTREMELY HIGH IMPACT: THE AIR BAGS IN MY 2017 EQUINOX DID NOT DEPLOY OUT OR COME OUT WHEN WE WHERE HIT AT A EXTREMELY HIGH IMPACT FROM THE HIT AND RUN DRIVER AND THE IMPACT CAUSED US TO HIT HEAD ON INTO AN WHITE SUV THAT WAS IN FRONT OF US ON THE OPPOSITE S...

Sep 21, 2020 Air Bags Crash 188,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY OR COME OUT UPON EXTREMELY HIGH IMPACT: THE AIR BAGS IN MY 2017 EQUINOX DID NOT DEPLOY OUT OR COME OUT WHEN WE WHERE HIT AT A EXTREMELY HIGH IMPACT FROM THE HIT AND RUN DRIVER AND THE IMPACT CAUSED US TO HIT HEAD ON INTO AN WHITE SUV THAT WAS IN FRONT OF US ON THE OPPOSITE S...

Sep 21, 2020 Structure Crash 188,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY OR COME OUT UPON EXTREMELY HIGH IMPACT: THE AIR BAGS IN MY 2017 EQUINOX DID NOT DEPLOY OUT OR COME OUT WHEN WE WHERE HIT AT A EXTREMELY HIGH IMPACT FROM THE HIT AND RUN DRIVER AND THE IMPACT CAUSED US TO HIT HEAD ON INTO AN WHITE SUV THAT WAS IN FRONT OF US ON THE OPPOSITE S...

Sep 21, 2020 Service Brakes Crash 188,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY OR COME OUT UPON EXTREMELY HIGH IMPACT: THE AIR BAGS IN MY 2017 EQUINOX DID NOT DEPLOY OUT OR COME OUT WHEN WE WHERE HIT AT A EXTREMELY HIGH IMPACT FROM THE HIT AND RUN DRIVER AND THE IMPACT CAUSED US TO HIT HEAD ON INTO AN WHITE SUV THAT WAS IN FRONT OF US ON THE OPPOSITE S...

Sep 19, 2020 Power Train 48,500 mi

AT 48,500 MILES APPROX. MY TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND FAILING. IT STARTED WITH A JOLT WHEN COMING TO A STOP THEN WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT FROM 1ST TO 2ND, 2ND TO 3RD IT WOULD JOLT HARD LIKE IT STRUGGLED TO CHANGE GEARS. IT DOES NOT SHOW ANY ISSUES ON THE...

Sep 19, 2020 Power Train 48,500 mi

AT 48,500 MILES APPROX. MY TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND FAILING. IT STARTED WITH A JOLT WHEN COMING TO A STOP THEN WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT FROM 1ST TO 2ND, 2ND TO 3RD IT WOULD JOLT HARD LIKE IT STRUGGLED TO CHANGE GEARS. IT DOES NOT SHOW ANY ISSUES ON THE...

Sep 18, 2020 Engine 118,000 mi

I'VE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR A YEAR AND A HALF NOW. COUNTLESS TIMES I'VE HAD OIL LEAKING, INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION, AND FREQUENT OIL CHANGES. THIS PAST TIME HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE MY LAST OIL CHANGE, AND WHEN GETTING TO WORK THIS MORNING I NOTED SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE, AND CHECKED THE OIL TO ...

Sep 18, 2020 Engine 118,000 mi

I'VE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR A YEAR AND A HALF NOW. COUNTLESS TIMES I'VE HAD OIL LEAKING, INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION, AND FREQUENT OIL CHANGES. THIS PAST TIME HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE MY LAST OIL CHANGE, AND WHEN GETTING TO WORK THIS MORNING I NOTED SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE, AND CHECKED THE OIL TO ...

Sep 11, 2020 Engine 60,541 mi

HAD A ROUGH IDLE WAS DRIVING FINE. DRIVING HOME FROM REGULAR STREETS TO THENHIGHWAY AND ON THEBHIGHWAY THE ON BOARD COMPUTER SAID STABILITRAC NEEDS SERVICE SOON, ENGINE PEFERFORMANCE REDUCED. TRIED TO GET TO AN OFF RAMP THERE WAS A POP UNDER THE HOOD WHITE SMOKE OUT THE BACK AND THE CAR SHUT OFF ON ...

Sep 11, 2020 Engine 60,541 mi

HAD A ROUGH IDLE WAS DRIVING FINE. DRIVING HOME FROM REGULAR STREETS TO THENHIGHWAY AND ON THEBHIGHWAY THE ON BOARD COMPUTER SAID STABILITRAC NEEDS SERVICE SOON, ENGINE PEFERFORMANCE REDUCED. TRIED TO GET TO AN OFF RAMP THERE WAS A POP UNDER THE HOOD WHITE SMOKE OUT THE BACK AND THE CAR SHUT OFF ON ...

Aug 1, 2020 Engine

THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON

Aug 1, 2020 Engine

THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON

May 27, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 8,000 mi

BATTERY WAS DRAINING WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR. REPLACED IT AND HAPPENED AGAIN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. CONSISTENTLY NEEDED TO CHARGE AND BOOST THE BATTERY. LEFT ME STUCK WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES. LIGHTS ON DASH KEPT GOING ON AND OFF GOING BLACK & BACK ON. DIFFERENT L...

May 27, 2020 Electrical System 8,000 mi

BATTERY WAS DRAINING WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR. REPLACED IT AND HAPPENED AGAIN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. CONSISTENTLY NEEDED TO CHARGE AND BOOST THE BATTERY. LEFT ME STUCK WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES. LIGHTS ON DASH KEPT GOING ON AND OFF GOING BLACK & BACK ON. DIFFERENT L...

May 27, 2020 Exterior Lighting 8,000 mi

BATTERY WAS DRAINING WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR. REPLACED IT AND HAPPENED AGAIN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. CONSISTENTLY NEEDED TO CHARGE AND BOOST THE BATTERY. LEFT ME STUCK WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES. LIGHTS ON DASH KEPT GOING ON AND OFF GOING BLACK & BACK ON. DIFFERENT L...

May 27, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 8,000 mi

BATTERY WAS DRAINING WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR. REPLACED IT AND HAPPENED AGAIN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. CONSISTENTLY NEEDED TO CHARGE AND BOOST THE BATTERY. LEFT ME STUCK WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES. LIGHTS ON DASH KEPT GOING ON AND OFF GOING BLACK & BACK ON. DIFFERENT L...

May 27, 2020 Electrical System 8,000 mi

BATTERY WAS DRAINING WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR. REPLACED IT AND HAPPENED AGAIN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. CONSISTENTLY NEEDED TO CHARGE AND BOOST THE BATTERY. LEFT ME STUCK WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES. LIGHTS ON DASH KEPT GOING ON AND OFF GOING BLACK & BACK ON. DIFFERENT L...

May 27, 2020 Exterior Lighting 8,000 mi

BATTERY WAS DRAINING WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR. REPLACED IT AND HAPPENED AGAIN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. CONSISTENTLY NEEDED TO CHARGE AND BOOST THE BATTERY. LEFT ME STUCK WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES. LIGHTS ON DASH KEPT GOING ON AND OFF GOING BLACK & BACK ON. DIFFERENT L...

May 14, 2020 Engine 68,000 mi

2018 MY 2017 EQUINOX ENGINE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD I'M COMING TRAFFIC BOTH WAYS START A BACKUP STARTED MAKING KNOCKING NOISES NO OIL LIGHT CAME ON JOIN US FOR THE [XXX]FRONT YARD UP TO GM IN GRAND RAPIDS WHERE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE THEY SAID THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS BAD LOOK AT THE [XXX] IN GMC...

May 14, 2020 Visibility/wiper 68,000 mi

2018 MY 2017 EQUINOX ENGINE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD I'M COMING TRAFFIC BOTH WAYS START A BACKUP STARTED MAKING KNOCKING NOISES NO OIL LIGHT CAME ON JOIN US FOR THE [XXX]FRONT YARD UP TO GM IN GRAND RAPIDS WHERE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE THEY SAID THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS BAD LOOK AT THE [XXX] IN GMC...

May 14, 2020 Engine 68,000 mi

2018 MY 2017 EQUINOX ENGINE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD I'M COMING TRAFFIC BOTH WAYS START A BACKUP STARTED MAKING KNOCKING NOISES NO OIL LIGHT CAME ON JOIN US FOR THE [XXX]FRONT YARD UP TO GM IN GRAND RAPIDS WHERE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE THEY SAID THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS BAD LOOK AT THE [XXX] IN GMC...

May 14, 2020 Visibility/wiper 68,000 mi

2018 MY 2017 EQUINOX ENGINE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD I'M COMING TRAFFIC BOTH WAYS START A BACKUP STARTED MAKING KNOCKING NOISES NO OIL LIGHT CAME ON JOIN US FOR THE [XXX]FRONT YARD UP TO GM IN GRAND RAPIDS WHERE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE THEY SAID THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS BAD LOOK AT THE [XXX] IN GMC...

Mar 22, 2020 Unknown Or Other

HOW CAN ONE FIND THE SAFETY OF TRAVEL WHEN CONSIDERING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. BECAUSE OF THE VIRUS WE ARE NOT COMFORTABLE TRAVELING 1200 MILES FROM FLORIDA TO NEW YORK. HOW CAN WE TELL THAT ANY MOTELS WILL BE OPEN ON EACH STOP? WE ARE IN OUR 80S AND HAVE DIFFICULTY ON LONG RUNS. THANK YOU.

Mar 22, 2020 Unknown Or Other

HOW CAN ONE FIND THE SAFETY OF TRAVEL WHEN CONSIDERING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. BECAUSE OF THE VIRUS WE ARE NOT COMFORTABLE TRAVELING 1200 MILES FROM FLORIDA TO NEW YORK. HOW CAN WE TELL THAT ANY MOTELS WILL BE OPEN ON EACH STOP? WE ARE IN OUR 80S AND HAVE DIFFICULTY ON LONG RUNS. THANK YOU.

Mar 4, 2020 Unknown Or Other

RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CHEVY STATING MY VEHICLE 'MAY' HAVE ISSUES WHERE A LINK BALL CIRCUIT IN THE WIPER TRANSMISSION WILL FAIL AND THE WIPERS MAY NOT WORK. THE LETTER GOES ON TO SAY THAT I SHOULD NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE IN UNLESS THE WIPERS FAIL. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? THIS VEHICLE IS MY MOM'S. SHE'S...

Mar 4, 2020 Unknown Or Other

RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CHEVY STATING MY VEHICLE 'MAY' HAVE ISSUES WHERE A LINK BALL CIRCUIT IN THE WIPER TRANSMISSION WILL FAIL AND THE WIPERS MAY NOT WORK. THE LETTER GOES ON TO SAY THAT I SHOULD NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE IN UNLESS THE WIPERS FAIL. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? THIS VEHICLE IS MY MOM'S. SHE'S...

Mar 3, 2020 Engine 105,000 mi

PURCHASED OCTOBER 2019 ONE DAY I WENT TO THE STORE AND ON THE RETURN HOME IT STARTED TO RATTLE LIKE IT WAS OUT OF OIL UPON INSPECTION OIL WAS LEAKING PROFUSLY BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WHEN I SEARCHED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR MAIN OIL SEAL GETTING BLOWN OUT WHEN THE PVC IS PLUGGED ...

Mar 3, 2020 Unknown Or Other 105,000 mi

PURCHASED OCTOBER 2019 ONE DAY I WENT TO THE STORE AND ON THE RETURN HOME IT STARTED TO RATTLE LIKE IT WAS OUT OF OIL UPON INSPECTION OIL WAS LEAKING PROFUSLY BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WHEN I SEARCHED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR MAIN OIL SEAL GETTING BLOWN OUT WHEN THE PVC IS PLUGGED ...

Mar 3, 2020 Engine 105,000 mi

PURCHASED OCTOBER 2019 ONE DAY I WENT TO THE STORE AND ON THE RETURN HOME IT STARTED TO RATTLE LIKE IT WAS OUT OF OIL UPON INSPECTION OIL WAS LEAKING PROFUSLY BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WHEN I SEARCHED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR MAIN OIL SEAL GETTING BLOWN OUT WHEN THE PVC IS PLUGGED ...

Mar 3, 2020 Unknown Or Other 105,000 mi

PURCHASED OCTOBER 2019 ONE DAY I WENT TO THE STORE AND ON THE RETURN HOME IT STARTED TO RATTLE LIKE IT WAS OUT OF OIL UPON INSPECTION OIL WAS LEAKING PROFUSLY BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WHEN I SEARCHED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR MAIN OIL SEAL GETTING BLOWN OUT WHEN THE PVC IS PLUGGED ...

Feb 28, 2020 Seat Belts Crash 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. DURING A CRASH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR AND FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE DRIVER DURING THE CRASH. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED BUT THE DRIVER WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS ...

Feb 28, 2020 Seat Belts Crash 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. DURING A CRASH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR AND FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE DRIVER DURING THE CRASH. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED BUT THE DRIVER WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS ...

Feb 9, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

WHILE AT STOP LIGHT, VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK. DEALERSHIP COULDN'T REPEAT ISSUE SINCE IT ONLY OCCURRED WHEN ENGINE WAS COLD. ISSUE PERSISTED AND BECAME WORSE. VEHICLE STALLED AS IF IT WAS OUT OF GAS. STARTED AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES. NEXT DAY STARTED WITHOUT ISSUE BUT BEGAN TO JERK WHEN APPLYING BREAK...

Feb 9, 2020 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

WHILE AT STOP LIGHT, VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK. DEALERSHIP COULDN'T REPEAT ISSUE SINCE IT ONLY OCCURRED WHEN ENGINE WAS COLD. ISSUE PERSISTED AND BECAME WORSE. VEHICLE STALLED AS IF IT WAS OUT OF GAS. STARTED AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES. NEXT DAY STARTED WITHOUT ISSUE BUT BEGAN TO JERK WHEN APPLYING BREAK...

Feb 9, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

WHILE AT STOP LIGHT, VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK. DEALERSHIP COULDN'T REPEAT ISSUE SINCE IT ONLY OCCURRED WHEN ENGINE WAS COLD. ISSUE PERSISTED AND BECAME WORSE. VEHICLE STALLED AS IF IT WAS OUT OF GAS. STARTED AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES. NEXT DAY STARTED WITHOUT ISSUE BUT BEGAN TO JERK WHEN APPLYING BREAK...

Feb 9, 2020 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

WHILE AT STOP LIGHT, VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK. DEALERSHIP COULDN'T REPEAT ISSUE SINCE IT ONLY OCCURRED WHEN ENGINE WAS COLD. ISSUE PERSISTED AND BECAME WORSE. VEHICLE STALLED AS IF IT WAS OUT OF GAS. STARTED AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES. NEXT DAY STARTED WITHOUT ISSUE BUT BEGAN TO JERK WHEN APPLYING BREAK...

Jan 31, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 35 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY MY CAR SUDDENLY STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND ON THE DISPLAY IT SAID THAT ENGINE POWER REDUCED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE TRACTION STABILITY LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS GOING 55MPH AND IT WENT DOWN TO 35MPH. I MADE IT HOME SAFELY WHICH WAS GOOD THAT NO ONE HIT ME ON...

Jan 31, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 35 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY MY CAR SUDDENLY STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND ON THE DISPLAY IT SAID THAT ENGINE POWER REDUCED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE TRACTION STABILITY LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS GOING 55MPH AND IT WENT DOWN TO 35MPH. I MADE IT HOME SAFELY WHICH WAS GOOD THAT NO ONE HIT ME ON...

Oct 3, 2019 Electrical System 79,000 mi

THE RADIO QUIT WORKING. THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND SAID I NEED A NEW RADIO. THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. IN TALKING WITH OTHER OWNERS, MANY ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE RADIO WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS ALSO IS HOW TO CONTROL THE HEAT/AC, THE BACKUP CAMERA, THE NAV SYSTEM. THE DEALERSHI...

Oct 3, 2019 Electrical System 79,000 mi

THE RADIO QUIT WORKING. THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND SAID I NEED A NEW RADIO. THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. IN TALKING WITH OTHER OWNERS, MANY ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE RADIO WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS ALSO IS HOW TO CONTROL THE HEAT/AC, THE BACKUP CAMERA, THE NAV SYSTEM. THE DEALERSHI...

Sep 8, 2019 Structure 51,535 mi

THE LATCH THAT HOLDS THE DOOR SHUT KEEPS COMING LOOSE. I HAVE TIGHTENED IT NUMEROUS TIMES BUT STILL KEEPS COMING LOOSE. IT HAS TROUBLES KEEPING THE DOOR SHUT AND SECURE. THE BRACKET WILL TURN SO THE DOOR WON'T SHUT AT ALL SOMETIMES.

Sep 8, 2019 Structure 51,535 mi

THE LATCH THAT HOLDS THE DOOR SHUT KEEPS COMING LOOSE. I HAVE TIGHTENED IT NUMEROUS TIMES BUT STILL KEEPS COMING LOOSE. IT HAS TROUBLES KEEPING THE DOOR SHUT AND SECURE. THE BRACKET WILL TURN SO THE DOOR WON'T SHUT AT ALL SOMETIMES.

Aug 18, 2019 Engine 40,000 mi

PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE, VERY DANGEROUS! I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK DRIVING ON THE NORTHEAST EXTENSION OF THE PA TURNPIKE HEADING SOUTH, AND I WAS BETWEEN EXIT 95 & EXIT 87 ON FRIDAY 8/2/19 AT APPROX. 3:30 PM. I WAS DRIVING THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MPH AND WAS NOT USING CRUISE CONTROL WH...

Aug 18, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE, VERY DANGEROUS! I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK DRIVING ON THE NORTHEAST EXTENSION OF THE PA TURNPIKE HEADING SOUTH, AND I WAS BETWEEN EXIT 95 & EXIT 87 ON FRIDAY 8/2/19 AT APPROX. 3:30 PM. I WAS DRIVING THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MPH AND WAS NOT USING CRUISE CONTROL WH...

Aug 18, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE, VERY DANGEROUS! I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK DRIVING ON THE NORTHEAST EXTENSION OF THE PA TURNPIKE HEADING SOUTH, AND I WAS BETWEEN EXIT 95 & EXIT 87 ON FRIDAY 8/2/19 AT APPROX. 3:30 PM. I WAS DRIVING THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MPH AND WAS NOT USING CRUISE CONTROL WH...

Aug 18, 2019 Engine 40,000 mi

PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE, VERY DANGEROUS! I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK DRIVING ON THE NORTHEAST EXTENSION OF THE PA TURNPIKE HEADING SOUTH, AND I WAS BETWEEN EXIT 95 & EXIT 87 ON FRIDAY 8/2/19 AT APPROX. 3:30 PM. I WAS DRIVING THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MPH AND WAS NOT USING CRUISE CONTROL WH...

Aug 18, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE, VERY DANGEROUS! I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK DRIVING ON THE NORTHEAST EXTENSION OF THE PA TURNPIKE HEADING SOUTH, AND I WAS BETWEEN EXIT 95 & EXIT 87 ON FRIDAY 8/2/19 AT APPROX. 3:30 PM. I WAS DRIVING THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MPH AND WAS NOT USING CRUISE CONTROL WH...

Aug 18, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE, VERY DANGEROUS! I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK DRIVING ON THE NORTHEAST EXTENSION OF THE PA TURNPIKE HEADING SOUTH, AND I WAS BETWEEN EXIT 95 & EXIT 87 ON FRIDAY 8/2/19 AT APPROX. 3:30 PM. I WAS DRIVING THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MPH AND WAS NOT USING CRUISE CONTROL WH...

Aug 14, 2019 Wheels 41,000 mi

I HAVE 41,000 MILES AND MY CAR STARTED MAKING A WEIRD WOBBLING NOISE ( WORSE WHEN I TURN)AT THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. I WAS ADVISED TO FIX IT RIGHT AWAY AS IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. TOOK IT IN AND I HAD TO HAVE MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL BARING REPLACED FOR $600.00 I HAVE 41,000 MILES AND THESE SHOULD...

Aug 14, 2019 Wheels 41,000 mi

I HAVE 41,000 MILES AND MY CAR STARTED MAKING A WEIRD WOBBLING NOISE ( WORSE WHEN I TURN)AT THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. I WAS ADVISED TO FIX IT RIGHT AWAY AS IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. TOOK IT IN AND I HAD TO HAVE MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL BARING REPLACED FOR $600.00 I HAVE 41,000 MILES AND THESE SHOULD...

Jul 12, 2019 Unknown Or Other 17,500 mi

I'VE DISCOVERED THAT I CAN'T GO LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES WITHOUT LOSING MY AIR CONDITIONING. I TOOK IT IN TO MONUMENT CHEVROLET. THEY SAID THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO BECAUSE THERE'S A BULLETIN OUT ON IT. I HAVE MS, AND WITHOUT MY AIR CONDITIONING I CAN'T GO ANYWHERE OVER 30 MINUTES. IT'S JUST MISE...

Jul 12, 2019 Unknown Or Other 17,500 mi

I'VE DISCOVERED THAT I CAN'T GO LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES WITHOUT LOSING MY AIR CONDITIONING. I TOOK IT IN TO MONUMENT CHEVROLET. THEY SAID THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO BECAUSE THERE'S A BULLETIN OUT ON IT. I HAVE MS, AND WITHOUT MY AIR CONDITIONING I CAN'T GO ANYWHERE OVER 30 MINUTES. IT'S JUST MISE...

Jul 11, 2019 Engine

I PURCHASED THE CAR IN APRIL, 17, WENT FOR FIRST "PREPAID" OIL CHANGEJUNE, MENTIONED OIL LEAK. TOLD BY SERVICEMAN, FIXED.2ND OIL CHANGE AROUND SEPTEMBER, STILL SEEING OIL LEAK. SAID FIXED. LAST JANUARY 2018, I TOOK A VIDEO OF PUDDLE OF OIL IN GARAGE SO THEY CAN SEE IT WAS ACTIVE LEAK. CAR KEEP ALL D...

Jul 11, 2019 Power Train

I PURCHASED THE CAR IN APRIL, 17, WENT FOR FIRST "PREPAID" OIL CHANGEJUNE, MENTIONED OIL LEAK. TOLD BY SERVICEMAN, FIXED.2ND OIL CHANGE AROUND SEPTEMBER, STILL SEEING OIL LEAK. SAID FIXED. LAST JANUARY 2018, I TOOK A VIDEO OF PUDDLE OF OIL IN GARAGE SO THEY CAN SEE IT WAS ACTIVE LEAK. CAR KEEP ALL D...

Jul 11, 2019 Engine

I PURCHASED THE CAR IN APRIL, 17, WENT FOR FIRST "PREPAID" OIL CHANGEJUNE, MENTIONED OIL LEAK. TOLD BY SERVICEMAN, FIXED.2ND OIL CHANGE AROUND SEPTEMBER, STILL SEEING OIL LEAK. SAID FIXED. LAST JANUARY 2018, I TOOK A VIDEO OF PUDDLE OF OIL IN GARAGE SO THEY CAN SEE IT WAS ACTIVE LEAK. CAR KEEP ALL D...

Jul 11, 2019 Power Train

I PURCHASED THE CAR IN APRIL, 17, WENT FOR FIRST "PREPAID" OIL CHANGEJUNE, MENTIONED OIL LEAK. TOLD BY SERVICEMAN, FIXED.2ND OIL CHANGE AROUND SEPTEMBER, STILL SEEING OIL LEAK. SAID FIXED. LAST JANUARY 2018, I TOOK A VIDEO OF PUDDLE OF OIL IN GARAGE SO THEY CAN SEE IT WAS ACTIVE LEAK. CAR KEEP ALL D...

Jun 26, 2019 Engine 31,355 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD AND SHE DETECTED A CHEMICAL ODOR. THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER AND IT SWITCHED TO HEAT ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RYAN CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1101 ...

Jun 26, 2019 Visibility/wiper 31,355 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD AND SHE DETECTED A CHEMICAL ODOR. THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER AND IT SWITCHED TO HEAT ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RYAN CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1101 ...

Jun 26, 2019 Engine 31,355 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD AND SHE DETECTED A CHEMICAL ODOR. THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER AND IT SWITCHED TO HEAT ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RYAN CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1101 ...

Jun 26, 2019 Visibility/wiper 31,355 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD AND SHE DETECTED A CHEMICAL ODOR. THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER AND IT SWITCHED TO HEAT ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RYAN CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1101 ...

Jun 24, 2019 Visibility/wiper 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A LOT, THE CONTACT RETURNED TO FIND THAT THE REAR WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL CRISPIN CHEVROLET (72712 E MICHIGAN AVE, SALINE, MI 48176) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE...

Jun 24, 2019 Visibility/wiper 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A LOT, THE CONTACT RETURNED TO FIND THAT THE REAR WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL CRISPIN CHEVROLET (72712 E MICHIGAN AVE, SALINE, MI 48176) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE...

Jun 19, 2019 Engine 48,661 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, MY CAR MAKE A LOUD BANG, IT SAID TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING IDLE ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATING, IDLE ENGINE, SERVICE STABILITRACK, SERVICE ANTI LOCK BREAKING SYSTEM, SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, I WENT TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY TO THE OFF RAMP AND ALL OF A SU...

Jun 19, 2019 Power Train 48,661 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, MY CAR MAKE A LOUD BANG, IT SAID TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING IDLE ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATING, IDLE ENGINE, SERVICE STABILITRACK, SERVICE ANTI LOCK BREAKING SYSTEM, SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, I WENT TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY TO THE OFF RAMP AND ALL OF A SU...

Jun 19, 2019 Unknown Or Other 48,661 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, MY CAR MAKE A LOUD BANG, IT SAID TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING IDLE ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATING, IDLE ENGINE, SERVICE STABILITRACK, SERVICE ANTI LOCK BREAKING SYSTEM, SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, I WENT TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY TO THE OFF RAMP AND ALL OF A SU...

Jun 19, 2019 Engine 48,661 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, MY CAR MAKE A LOUD BANG, IT SAID TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING IDLE ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATING, IDLE ENGINE, SERVICE STABILITRACK, SERVICE ANTI LOCK BREAKING SYSTEM, SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, I WENT TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY TO THE OFF RAMP AND ALL OF A SU...

Jun 19, 2019 Power Train 48,661 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, MY CAR MAKE A LOUD BANG, IT SAID TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING IDLE ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATING, IDLE ENGINE, SERVICE STABILITRACK, SERVICE ANTI LOCK BREAKING SYSTEM, SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, I WENT TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY TO THE OFF RAMP AND ALL OF A SU...

Jun 19, 2019 Unknown Or Other 48,661 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, MY CAR MAKE A LOUD BANG, IT SAID TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING IDLE ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATING, IDLE ENGINE, SERVICE STABILITRACK, SERVICE ANTI LOCK BREAKING SYSTEM, SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, I WENT TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY TO THE OFF RAMP AND ALL OF A SU...

Jun 12, 2019 Unknown Or Other 8,000 mi

THIS INVOLVES THE AIR CONDITIONER. IT WILL BLOW COOL AIR AND THEN SUDDENLY START BLOWING HOT AIR FROM THE VENTS FOR ABOUT 15 TO 30 SECONDS AND THEN STARTS BLOWING COOL AIR AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD/HIGHWAY AND HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT/STOP SIGN. IT DOESN'T H...

Jun 12, 2019 Unknown Or Other 8,000 mi

THIS INVOLVES THE AIR CONDITIONER. IT WILL BLOW COOL AIR AND THEN SUDDENLY START BLOWING HOT AIR FROM THE VENTS FOR ABOUT 15 TO 30 SECONDS AND THEN STARTS BLOWING COOL AIR AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD/HIGHWAY AND HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT/STOP SIGN. IT DOESN'T H...

Mar 20, 2019 Wheels 30,000 mi

2017 EQUINOX CAME WITH MICHELIN LATITUDE TOUR X TIRES. AFTER LESS THAN 2 YEARS (30,000 MILES), TIRE SIDEWALLS ARE SEVERELY CRACKED. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A TIRE DEGRADE AS BADLY AS THESE HAVE. THE FACTORY IN POLAND MUST BE USING SUBSTANDARD MATERIALS TO MAKE THESE TIRES. DOT B53T 031X 4516. ACCORDING TO...

Mar 20, 2019 Wheels 30,000 mi

2017 EQUINOX CAME WITH MICHELIN LATITUDE TOUR X TIRES. AFTER LESS THAN 2 YEARS (30,000 MILES), TIRE SIDEWALLS ARE SEVERELY CRACKED. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A TIRE DEGRADE AS BADLY AS THESE HAVE. THE FACTORY IN POLAND MUST BE USING SUBSTANDARD MATERIALS TO MAKE THESE TIRES. DOT B53T 031X 4516. ACCORDING TO...

Mar 11, 2019 Engine 34,000 mi

WE NOTICED A BAD FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AND HAD OIL LEAKING FROM IT TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS BLOWN. THEY DID THE REPAIR AND A WEEK LATER HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN. IT'S BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THE SAME ISSUE.

Mar 11, 2019 Engine 34,000 mi

WE NOTICED A BAD FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AND HAD OIL LEAKING FROM IT TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS BLOWN. THEY DID THE REPAIR AND A WEEK LATER HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN. IT'S BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THE SAME ISSUE.

Feb 27, 2019 Engine

KEEP GETTING REDUCE ENGINE POWER CODE 2138 WHICH IS THROTTLE PEDAL SENSOR THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE BAD EVEN WHEN THE CAR HAS68000 MILES ON IT.

Feb 27, 2019 Engine

KEEP GETTING REDUCE ENGINE POWER CODE 2138 WHICH IS THROTTLE PEDAL SENSOR THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE BAD EVEN WHEN THE CAR HAS68000 MILES ON IT.

Jan 31, 2019 Service Brakes 31,000 mi

THE BRAKES PAD BECAME HARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE CAR ALMOST HIT 5 CARS COMING DOWN A STREET THAT WAS A HILL IN LEWISTON NY RPUST 104 EAST

Jan 31, 2019 Seat Belts 31,000 mi

THE BRAKES PAD BECAME HARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE CAR ALMOST HIT 5 CARS COMING DOWN A STREET THAT WAS A HILL IN LEWISTON NY RPUST 104 EAST

Jan 31, 2019 Service Brakes 31,000 mi

THE BRAKES PAD BECAME HARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE CAR ALMOST HIT 5 CARS COMING DOWN A STREET THAT WAS A HILL IN LEWISTON NY RPUST 104 EAST

Jan 31, 2019 Seat Belts 31,000 mi

THE BRAKES PAD BECAME HARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE CAR ALMOST HIT 5 CARS COMING DOWN A STREET THAT WAS A HILL IN LEWISTON NY RPUST 104 EAST

Dec 14, 2018 Air Bags

VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AT 35 MPH, DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT AND WARNING CAN ON AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT LOCKED AS IF VEHICLE WAS IN MAJOR COLLISION. DEALERSHIP FIRST STATED IT WOULD ALL BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, NOW STATING BLACK BOX SHOWS VEHICLE WAS IN COLLISION A...

Dec 14, 2018 Air Bags

VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AT 35 MPH, DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT AND WARNING CAN ON AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT LOCKED AS IF VEHICLE WAS IN MAJOR COLLISION. DEALERSHIP FIRST STATED IT WOULD ALL BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, NOW STATING BLACK BOX SHOWS VEHICLE WAS IN COLLISION A...

Dec 13, 2018 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON FREEWAY. I TRIED SLOWING THE CAR BY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT IT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO STOP THE SLOW THE CAR HENCE CAME THE SITUATION WHERE I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER TO ABLE TO STOP THE CAR TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT. I WAS NOT ABLE TO BREAK AT ALL AND IT ENDED UP CO...

Dec 13, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 20,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON FREEWAY. I TRIED SLOWING THE CAR BY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT IT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO STOP THE SLOW THE CAR HENCE CAME THE SITUATION WHERE I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER TO ABLE TO STOP THE CAR TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT. I WAS NOT ABLE TO BREAK AT ALL AND IT ENDED UP CO...

Dec 13, 2018 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON FREEWAY. I TRIED SLOWING THE CAR BY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT IT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO STOP THE SLOW THE CAR HENCE CAME THE SITUATION WHERE I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER TO ABLE TO STOP THE CAR TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT. I WAS NOT ABLE TO BREAK AT ALL AND IT ENDED UP CO...

Dec 13, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 20,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON FREEWAY. I TRIED SLOWING THE CAR BY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT IT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO STOP THE SLOW THE CAR HENCE CAME THE SITUATION WHERE I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER TO ABLE TO STOP THE CAR TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT. I WAS NOT ABLE TO BREAK AT ALL AND IT ENDED UP CO...

Nov 27, 2018 Unknown Or Other 7,500 mi

I RENTED A 2017 CHEVY EQUINOX. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE FOR IT TO HEAT UP. SOME HOW THE KEY FOB AND KEY TRANSMITTER GOT LEFT BEHIND. I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES. I STOPPED AT A GAS STATION, TURN OFF CAR. WHEN I RETURNED THE CAR SAID NO FOB ON DASH AND I COULD NOT START IT. I DONT THI...

Nov 27, 2018 Unknown Or Other 7,500 mi

I RENTED A 2017 CHEVY EQUINOX. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE FOR IT TO HEAT UP. SOME HOW THE KEY FOB AND KEY TRANSMITTER GOT LEFT BEHIND. I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES. I STOPPED AT A GAS STATION, TURN OFF CAR. WHEN I RETURNED THE CAR SAID NO FOB ON DASH AND I COULD NOT START IT. I DONT THI...

Sep 15, 2018 Air Bags Crash 28,590 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE ANOTHER CAR HIT ME IN THE PASSENGER SIDE UP FRONT IN A HARD CRASH.THE ENTIRE FRONT END AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED FRAME RAILS WERE BENT AND AC COMPONENTS WAS IN THE MOTOR.AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY INSURANCE TOTALED THE VEHICLE 17,200 OF DAMAGES

Sep 15, 2018 Air Bags Crash 28,590 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE ANOTHER CAR HIT ME IN THE PASSENGER SIDE UP FRONT IN A HARD CRASH.THE ENTIRE FRONT END AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED FRAME RAILS WERE BENT AND AC COMPONENTS WAS IN THE MOTOR.AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY INSURANCE TOTALED THE VEHICLE 17,200 OF DAMAGES

Aug 20, 2018 Visibility/wiper 29,900 mi

BACK GLASS SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT HAD BEEN PARKED IN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY APPROXIMATELY 19 HOURS WHEN THE BACK GLASS SHATTERED. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE, I COULD HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT OR CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

Aug 20, 2018 Visibility/wiper 29,900 mi

BACK GLASS SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT HAD BEEN PARKED IN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY APPROXIMATELY 19 HOURS WHEN THE BACK GLASS SHATTERED. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE, I COULD HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT OR CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

Aug 15, 2018 Structure 20,000 mi

MICE GET IN DASH AREA AND USE THE INSULATION TO BUILD NEST ON TOP OF THE CABIN AIR FILTER. IF THE MOUSE CHEWS THROUGH THE PAPER FILTER AND RUNS UP MY PANTS LEG, THERE WILL BE A SAFETY PROBLEM.

Aug 15, 2018 Structure 20,000 mi

MICE GET IN DASH AREA AND USE THE INSULATION TO BUILD NEST ON TOP OF THE CABIN AIR FILTER. IF THE MOUSE CHEWS THROUGH THE PAPER FILTER AND RUNS UP MY PANTS LEG, THERE WILL BE A SAFETY PROBLEM.

Jun 13, 2018 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS USED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE, THE VEHICLE KEPT ROLLING IN REVERSE AS THE GEAR FAILED TO REMAIN IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DEALERS (GILROY CHEVROLET, 6720 AUTOMALL CT, GILROY, CA 95...

Jun 13, 2018 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS USED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE, THE VEHICLE KEPT ROLLING IN REVERSE AS THE GEAR FAILED TO REMAIN IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DEALERS (GILROY CHEVROLET, 6720 AUTOMALL CT, GILROY, CA 95...

Apr 26, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 2,968 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE OIL WARNING GAUGE DECREASED TO ONE PERCENT, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER (HUFFINES CHEVROLET PLANO, 1001 COIT ROAD, PLANO, TX), BUT NO LEAKS WERE FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Apr 26, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 2,968 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE OIL WARNING GAUGE DECREASED TO ONE PERCENT, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER (HUFFINES CHEVROLET PLANO, 1001 COIT ROAD, PLANO, TX), BUT NO LEAKS WERE FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Apr 12, 2018 Electrical System 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KRISTAL AUTO MALL (5200 KINGS HWY, BROOKLYN, NY 11234), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSI...

Apr 12, 2018 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KRISTAL AUTO MALL (5200 KINGS HWY, BROOKLYN, NY 11234), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSI...

Apr 12, 2018 Power Train 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KRISTAL AUTO MALL (5200 KINGS HWY, BROOKLYN, NY 11234), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSI...

Apr 12, 2018 Suspension 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KRISTAL AUTO MALL (5200 KINGS HWY, BROOKLYN, NY 11234), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSI...

Apr 12, 2018 Electrical System 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KRISTAL AUTO MALL (5200 KINGS HWY, BROOKLYN, NY 11234), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSI...

Apr 12, 2018 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KRISTAL AUTO MALL (5200 KINGS HWY, BROOKLYN, NY 11234), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSI...

Apr 12, 2018 Power Train 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KRISTAL AUTO MALL (5200 KINGS HWY, BROOKLYN, NY 11234), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSI...

Apr 12, 2018 Suspension 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KRISTAL AUTO MALL (5200 KINGS HWY, BROOKLYN, NY 11234), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSI...

Dec 5, 2017 Air Bags Crash 1,500 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE IT BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A HARD CRASH. THE ENTIRE FRONT END AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. FRAME RAILS WERE BENT AND THE MOTOR MOVED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. INSURANCE TOTALED THE VEHICLE.

Dec 5, 2017 Air Bags Crash 1,500 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE IT BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A HARD CRASH. THE ENTIRE FRONT END AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. FRAME RAILS WERE BENT AND THE MOTOR MOVED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. INSURANCE TOTALED THE VEHICLE.

Oct 23, 2017 Electrical System 44,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE CAR THIS MORNING THERE IS NO INTERIOR NOISES. NO BLINKER, NO RADIO, DISPLAY ON RADIO IS BLANK. RADIO AND EVERYTHING WORKED THE EVENING BEFORE WITH NO ISSUES AT ALL. CHECKED ALL FUSES AND STILL NOTHING. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET THIS APPEARS TO BE A WIDESPREAD CHEVY ISSUE. TO SP...

Oct 23, 2017 Unknown Or Other 44,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE CAR THIS MORNING THERE IS NO INTERIOR NOISES. NO BLINKER, NO RADIO, DISPLAY ON RADIO IS BLANK. RADIO AND EVERYTHING WORKED THE EVENING BEFORE WITH NO ISSUES AT ALL. CHECKED ALL FUSES AND STILL NOTHING. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET THIS APPEARS TO BE A WIDESPREAD CHEVY ISSUE. TO SP...

Oct 23, 2017 Electrical System 44,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE CAR THIS MORNING THERE IS NO INTERIOR NOISES. NO BLINKER, NO RADIO, DISPLAY ON RADIO IS BLANK. RADIO AND EVERYTHING WORKED THE EVENING BEFORE WITH NO ISSUES AT ALL. CHECKED ALL FUSES AND STILL NOTHING. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET THIS APPEARS TO BE A WIDESPREAD CHEVY ISSUE. TO SP...

Oct 23, 2017 Unknown Or Other 44,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE CAR THIS MORNING THERE IS NO INTERIOR NOISES. NO BLINKER, NO RADIO, DISPLAY ON RADIO IS BLANK. RADIO AND EVERYTHING WORKED THE EVENING BEFORE WITH NO ISSUES AT ALL. CHECKED ALL FUSES AND STILL NOTHING. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET THIS APPEARS TO BE A WIDESPREAD CHEVY ISSUE. TO SP...

Jul 14, 2017 Electrical System Fire 3,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT, A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT PRESENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A JU...

Jul 14, 2017 Electrical System Fire 3,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT, A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT PRESENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A JU...

Jul 7, 2017 Wheels 3,571 mi

TODAY ( 7/7/17 ) GOING APPROX 25MPH THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT AT THE SIDE WALL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHOOT TO THE RIGHT AND GRAZE THE CURB. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR LIGHT WENT ON AND RIGHT AFTER THE LIGHT TURNED ON THE BLOW OUT HAPPENED. THE TIRE HAD 3571 MILES OF WHIC...

Jul 7, 2017 Wheels 3,571 mi

TODAY ( 7/7/17 ) GOING APPROX 25MPH THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT AT THE SIDE WALL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHOOT TO THE RIGHT AND GRAZE THE CURB. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR LIGHT WENT ON AND RIGHT AFTER THE LIGHT TURNED ON THE BLOW OUT HAPPENED. THE TIRE HAD 3571 MILES OF WHIC...

Apr 10, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED, UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP ON IT...

Apr 10, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED, UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP ON IT...

Feb 11, 2017 Exterior Lighting

I TOO HAVE NOTICED THAT THE LIGHTING AT NIGHT IS NOT AS GOOD, ACTUALLY TERRIBLE, WITH MY 2017 EQUINOX AS COMPARED TO MY 2008 EQUINOX WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY ROADS AND SURBUBAN NEIGHBORHOOD ROADS WITH LITTLE STREET LIGHTING. I RARELY USED THE BRIGHTS WITH MY 2008 EQUINOX. WITH THE 2017, ...

Feb 11, 2017 Exterior Lighting

I TOO HAVE NOTICED THAT THE LIGHTING AT NIGHT IS NOT AS GOOD, ACTUALLY TERRIBLE, WITH MY 2017 EQUINOX AS COMPARED TO MY 2008 EQUINOX WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY ROADS AND SURBUBAN NEIGHBORHOOD ROADS WITH LITTLE STREET LIGHTING. I RARELY USED THE BRIGHTS WITH MY 2008 EQUINOX. WITH THE 2017, ...

Jan 3, 2017 Exterior Lighting 3,200 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE TERRIBLE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE HALOGEN. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2011 & 2014 EQUINOX AND DID NOT EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. IT IS DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON COUNTRY ROADS. I AM FORCED TO CONTINUOUSLY DRIVE WITH THE BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS ON. *TR

Jan 3, 2017 Exterior Lighting 3,200 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE TERRIBLE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE HALOGEN. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2011 & 2014 EQUINOX AND DID NOT EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. IT IS DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON COUNTRY ROADS. I AM FORCED TO CONTINUOUSLY DRIVE WITH THE BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS ON. *TR

Jan 1, 2017 Air Bags Crash 150 mi

I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60MPH ON A HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLES IN THE LANE NEXT TO ME WERE STOPPED FOR AN OBSTRUCTION. A VEHICLE FROM THAT LANE TRAVELED INTO MY LANE RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. I COLLIDED WITH THE VEHICLE - I ESTIMATE THE COLLISION TO HAVE OCCURRED AT 30-40MPH. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS ...

Jan 1, 2017 Air Bags Crash 150 mi

I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60MPH ON A HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLES IN THE LANE NEXT TO ME WERE STOPPED FOR AN OBSTRUCTION. A VEHICLE FROM THAT LANE TRAVELED INTO MY LANE RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. I COLLIDED WITH THE VEHICLE - I ESTIMATE THE COLLISION TO HAVE OCCURRED AT 30-40MPH. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS ...