2012 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
- 221
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 221 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 21 records
- check engine · 19 records
- main seal · 18 records
- timing chain · 17 records
- rear main · 16 records
- light came · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 76 |
| 100–150k mi | 46 |
| 30–60k mi | 43 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Frozen pvc system forcing rear main seals to blow out. The car started fine but soon started trying to cut off...battery light came on. Car soon cut off. This car only has 84,596 miles on it.
ODI 11184565
Engine
While driving to the gas station, and then to work, my vehicle got very sluggish while going down the highway but then resumed normal operation. I stopped to get gas and look over the exterior of the vehicle and found nothing to be out of the ordinary. I filled the gas tank and proceeded to drive the 1 mile to my place of employment. When pulling into the parking lot, i began hearing a knocking sound that i…
ODI 11184463
Engine
My wife was driving down the highway and she received a warning stating 'reduced engine power' and 'service stabilitack'. Wishing a few seconds of this her car died on the highway and would not start back up. Upon initial review the pcv line was blocked with ice as it was single digit temperature. When i checked the oil level there was nothing. The oil light never came on according to my wife. I put 2 quarts of oil…
ODI 11184722
Engine
While my 20 year old son was driving my 2012 chevy equinox with 88567 miles to work along back country roads at 6am on a dark cold michigan morning he noticed the smell of burning oil while pulling into his employers parking lot. As it got lighter out thru the morning he noticed that the whole rear of the vehicle was covered in oil, with further investigation he discovered the whole under carriage was also covered…
ODI 11181693
Engine
My vehicle loses power for maybe 30 seconds then it starts up again this is happened three times and this time while pulling onto the road the vehicle lost power and i almost had an accident is there a recall for this problem
ODI 11180994
Engine
Heard loud tapping noise in engine compartment when started up stoped engine checked oil level did not have any oil just changed oil two weeks ago and hardly drove anywhere no oil leaks anywhere plus oil light never came on?????
ODI 11174406
Engine
I was driving on the freeway on a very cold morning. All of a sudden i heard a pop sound and my car would not work. I have only 67,000 miles on my car. The entire engine failed and had to be replaced. My mechanic said that in the past 2 weeks he had 3 other people with the same problem. According to him the engine is not made properly because if condensation builds up it has no way to be released and it blows the…
ODI 11180110
Electrical System · Engine
Whenever i'm driving and park not all the time switch the key off but the truck wants to crank back up on its own it just be sitting still and it tries to turn the motor on it's getting a little freaky and i don't like that
ODI 11173558
Engine
Driving to work on city street after getting off interstate the engine locked up (all the oil was forced out through the rear main seal) in my 2012 chevrolet equinox with only 76,542 miles. Luckily i was not on the interstate at 60 mph - who knows what could have happened? General motors knows about this pcv and excessive oil consumption issue. They have extended "special coverage" for part of this problem. If…
ODI 11191399
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the engine failed. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the engine failed to start. When the engine finally started, it would shut off soon after. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the oil control, variable timing, and solenoid valves failed. The vehicle…
ODI 11172072
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The timing chain had to be replaced at 140,000 miles. ($2,000) [occurred jan. 2018] their is an issue causing with leaky pistons causing oil to evaporate. My car was low on oil (though the "low oil" indicator had not gone off) and the pressure inside the engine caused the rear main seal to break. (replacement of refurbished engine + labor est. $4,000) [occurred jan 2018 at 170,000 miles) not to mention that the…
ODI 11173305
Engine · Power Train
To whom it may concern, i am emailing you regarding my 2012 chevy equinox and a rear main seal issue. I found the below service bulletin regarding special coverage in march of 2015 regarding the issue related to my vehicle. I was not informed of this issue in purchasing my vehicle from team one chevrolet in charlotte, mi and i have received any assistance from gm. I have basically been told that it is too bad that…
ODI 11171829
Engine
Uses oil lots had to replace timing chain at only 67000 miles now back in shop for another gm known issue but they won't cover it had the pvc freeze up which created extra pressure in crank case and blew out my main rear seal lost all oil in engine and while it had no oil no warning lights came on i knew to shut off engine with some knocking noise i have two small kids and this is a live and death issue that gm…
ODI 11171547
Engine
My 2012 chevrolet equinox timing chain broke only after 3 year whybi was driving at 35 mph a hour kept hearing this noise. I see it's over 1000 complaints on just this part alone and it's a big safety issue and it's gkong to court me 2800 to get it fix
ODI 11173903
Engine · Power Train
My 2012 equinox has about 122,000 miles on it. I bout it in 2012, new. About 3 weeks ago, it frequently began to jerk and almost stall out when in drive and at a stop. I would have to put it in neutral most times to keep it from jerking so hard. It also ran very loudly. Then a few days ago the engine light came on, but then went off after i filled up my gas tank. I took my car to the dealership yesterday and they…
ODI 11170251
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced high oil consumption, which caused the contact to have to add extra oil in the vehicle weekly. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000. *bf consumer stated engine blew, stalling of car, oil consumption rapidly. Dealer fixed problems. Engine…
ODI 11196901
Engine
Exhaust manifold cracked. So many other complaints. Is there a service bulletin available for this issue?
ODI 11163951
Engine
Recalled motor was recalled due to engine oil consumption gm failed to replace bearings and hone cylinders that showed signs of burning dealer agreed to replace pistons rings and pistons nothing else .did not do any much to resolve motor problem should have repalced motor completly
ODI 11163688
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
1.excessive oil consumption from day 1 - was told it was normal, 2.fluttering sound in the engine when cranked. 3.idling rough for a looooonnnng time. 4. Replaced both intake & exhaust cam sensors 5. Removed and replaced fan drive belt. 6.car started shifting roughly. 7. Started idling so low that i had to keep my foot on the gas so it wouldn't shake violently and cut off. Mostly when i was stopped but started…
ODI 11162645
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
There was a recall for major oil consumption so i took it to the dealer and they checked, said everything was good...bs!! I changed oil in oct, completely dry in dec! I have had to replace intake/exhaust position actuators twice now. Fluttering sound in the engine when cranked. Now i have (4) different codes 3 of which pertain to fuel pressure reg/system rail and the other once again for the position actuator. And…
ODI 11163262
Engine
Car is using excessive amounts of oil. Car is maintained on a regular basis. Oil is being checked every 2-3 days due to amount of oil being used at which time i have to add about 2 quarts of oil to car. I habe only had car 17 months and have already replaced both oxygen sensors both catalyst convertors and done 3 oil changes. Only use oil with dexos in it as recommended. Check engine like has come on a couple times…
ODI 11166757
Electrical System · Engine · Visibility/Wiper
The right head light side goes on and off, the stereo turnes off while listening to it and the signal lights don't work when the radio turns off on its own also the rear view camera turns off at the same time the radio does. The front and rear wipers don't always work. The engine lights comes on and off and the tire pressure sensor comes on and off. Also engine oil consumption.
ODI 11266464
Engine
SUDDEN LOSS OF OIL.
ODI 11169923
Engine
Engine starting using 1 1/2 quarts of oil every 400 miles if we drive 1000 miles engine light come on this is a 2012 chevy equinox dealer said they will rebuild the motor under the extended warranty we will wait and see what other problems arise out of this rebuild ....problems we never had before
ODI 11161365
Engine
The engine is burning oil at excessive rates. Once the oil is low the oil light is not coming on. The engine will stall, buck, or shift into 2nd gear faster than normal causing the car to lurch. It is very dangerous when driving to have the car stall or when going from a stop to pressing the gas and have the car lurch forward. This has happened while in motion and caused me to loose control of the car briefly. The…
ODI 11160773