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
Frozen pcv valve caused pressure in the engine which caused main seal of engine to blow out and all the oil drains out of the engine .the vehicle was in motion.on city streets just driving in the winter. It will cost 2000.00 for repairs
ODI 11160685
Engine · Visibility/Wiper
Exhaust cam shaft solenoid valve replaced 3 times within 1 year. Cam shaft intake accuator replaced 1 time. Engine check light came on while traveling on freeway. Error code p0014/p0013 confirmed by dealership at time of repairs. Recently had front windshield wiper transmission failed. Also while traveling via freeway during a heavy rain storm this car has 58000 miles at this time and very well maintained.
ODI 11164666
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Briefly, for the last month and a half i have experienced rough idle on start and rough idle & stall with the car losing power and going dead at red lights and in traffic while in drive. I took the car to the auto mechanic and stored codes suggested replacing o2 sensors, the catalytic converter and a tune-up would resolve the issue; i replaced all of the above to the tune of 1400.00; the issue of rough idling, stall…
ODI 11164048
Engine · Visibility/Wiper
Bought my 2012 equinox 9/2012. In february 2013 my suv made a loud noise and wouldn't start. Had it towed to dealership and they replaced the motor. Today when i was driving my vehicle showed "reduced engine power" and slowed to almost a stop. I made it home but not sure if it's driveable now. I'm a nurse and was in home health until this last year, so my vehicle has high mileage. 113,000. But even at that you'd…
ODI 11152367
Engine
During 2018 and earlier, my 2012 equinox which was purchased brand new 07/25/2012 has been burning/using way more oil than normal. The oil check light and/or check engine light does not come on. There is a rattling noise from the engine, which my husband thinks it could be the pistons and/or valves. There is no leakage on the carport or seals. I have always taken my vehicle to be serviced at the burien chevrolet…
ODI 11208864
Engine
Had to have both converters replaced and they replaced the upstream o2 sensor as well. November 13, 2018 the car would barely pull a hill, and would act like it was going to cut off. We replaced the downstream o2 sensor which took care of the check engine light, and then we did an oil change on november 17, 2018. We have kept up with all the maintenance as recommended with dexos oil. The car is still acting very…
ODI 11170580
Engine
My 2012 equinox, with just under 87,000 miles was going through a quart of oil about every 1,000 - 1,500 miles. Driving home recently, it just died on me. Fortunately, i was able to coast to the side of the road. I had it towed to a garage and was told i needed a new engine. They said the timing chain stretched and there were multiple bent valves and broken rocker arms. I got a second opinion and they found the same…
ODI 11153544
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2012 chevy equinox with under 76,000 miles on it tell me it need a new timing chain. The cramshaft position has issues. I turned the car on one day to go to work and the check engine light can on i'm being told that's the issue. I'm not understanding how a car 6 years old needs engine work to this extent!?
ODI 11161735
Engine · Steering · Wheels
The vehicle burns oil and the gas pedal occasionally stops working while driving and the steering wheel locks. I was driving on a street downtown in a city and the gas pedal stopped working in the middle of the street and the steering wheel would not turn. I had to restart the car to get it to work again.
ODI 11153148
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Visibility/Wiper
I contacted chevrolet in november 2018 about excessive oil consumption. My car is usually 2.5 quarts low by the time 3000 miles is driven from the last oil change & i am worried my engine will lock up. I do all routine maintenance and get regular oil changes and service. This model should not use that much oil between oil changes. Now, since dealing with these other issues, when i come to a stop, it idles from about…
ODI 11191126
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My equinox began "bucking" one evening on my way home from work. I have changed the oil regularly (every 5000 miles) and was unaware of any issues with this model having excessive oil consumption problems. I brought to my local mechanic- he informed me that there was actually oil in the tailpipe and that these vehicles were known for having oil consumption issues. I arranged to have the vehicle towed to a chevrolet…
ODI 11150996
Engine
Car stalls and jerks really hard under light acceleration, the check engine light comes on and stays on when it happens, had it checked and it shows bad camshaft sensor, but it has been replaced and still have the same issue, this is all after they fixed my engine from using too much oil. It starts fine and idles fine but stalls and jerks under acceleration, but it doesn't always do this, it mainly happens when you…
ODI 11163566
Engine
OIL CONSUMPTION
ODI 11176638
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Purchased equinox at the end of june with 85,557 miles. Frequently checked the "oil life" percentage. At 25%, the car started making an awful noise. At first it was mainly when i turned to the left. It also made the noise when i accelerated and then gradually it was noisy no matter which direction i turned. The car would lurch when idling at a stop light, even with my foot barely on the brake. It was extremely…
ODI 11130323
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The failure occurred on six separate occasions. The vehicle was towed to andrew chevrolet (1500 west silver spring dr, glendale, wi) where it was diagnosed that the intake and exhaust solenoid valve were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure…
ODI 11123021
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving 65 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (autry morlan chevrolet cadillac, 1901 w business u.s. 60, dexter, mo 63841, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft actuator and the timing chain fractured. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 11120719
Engine
This vehicle (79,000 miles) began stalling as we approach idle and requires it to be put into neutral and restarted - this is a serious safety issue. It is intermittent and there is no engine lights on or codes when checked. It has happened in town, in the country on a highway, and in our driveway. It has had multiple fuel types/brands in it since this started with no resolution. As i did research this issue online,…
ODI 11119703
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
When my vehicle idols at a stop light, it starts to shake as if it wants to cut off. When i turn my wheel the inside makes a screeching sound.
ODI 11113438
Engine
The engine on my 2012 chevy equinox "died" unexpectedly after ~67000 miles. It occurred while driving, shortly after i had exited i-95. It resulted in an immediate loss of power that required me to swerve onto the grass beside the road to avoid getting hit by the car behind me. Fortunately, i was alone in the car, and none of my children were present. The car was inspected by mechanics at the dealership who reported…
ODI 11103958
Engine
Excessive oil consumption causing timing chain
ODI 11122902
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car constantly goes through oil, and today started stalling when i stop or start to accelerate.
ODI 11102844
Engine
Using oil. I have to add oil several times between changes. It does not smoke; nor does the oil gauge state any changes. The oil gauge light does not come on either to inform me of this. This has been happening for the past year of so.
ODI 11197372
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. When the vehicle was started, it would turn on and off. Onstar ran a diagnostic check and found that the engine was defective and needed to be replaced. An independent mechanic stated that the engine was defective and needed to be rebuilt. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 139,000.
ODI 11141872
Engine
High oil consumption wearing down the life of the engine. My timing chain guide broke due to the lack of oil in the vehicle. My chevy equinox was not due for another oil change for another 2,000 miles. This is a safety issue as it also stalls out.
ODI 11097724
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. When the vehicle was started, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the engine idled slowly. The vehicle was towed to maritime chevrolet ([redacted], fairfield, ct 06824) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any…
ODI 11097252