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
Numerous issues with engine since january 2017. Reported initial problem in january 2017. January 2017 had rear main oil seal go out. There is a service bulletin for this #14882. I had to pay 1500 to repair. Caused by excessive oil consumption but my vehicle is excluded from this service bulletin because of the vin number. Same issue as other 2012 chevy equinox users. April 2017 - crankshaft seal goes out - leaking…
ODI 11063490
Engine
Car had an oil change and new tires put on at belle tire in grand blanc mi. Three days later my daughter (rachelle sly) was at a red light and the car just stopped. Being close to a midas muffler she managed to get it to restart and go there (less than 500 feet). They put the car up in the air and said there was oil all over the bottom of the car. We decided to have it towed back to belle tire since they changed the…
ODI 10945258
Engine
; 2010-2014 chevrolet equinox; special coverage adjustment this special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. Dealers are to perform a crankcase pressure check, and if required, remove the intake manifold and clear the pcv orifice. The repairs…
Crash reported
ODI 10944027
Engine
In january 2017, experienced stalling and smell of fuel/oil throughout vehicle. Towed to dealer and was told rear oil seal was leaking oil and needed replacement. Charged 1500 dollars. On april 12th, 2017 during routine repairs for brakes, was told oil leaking again. Took back to dealership and was told that it is leaking from a different area but it is related to the rear oil seal leak. Further investigation shows…
ODI 10978754
Electrical System · Engine
Purchased this vehicle 2 years ago. It has under 50k miles and seemed to be in good condition. Currently it is at 65k miles and has experienced these issues: -stalling at intersections or stop signs a total of 6 times. Taken in multiple times for this issue. - wheel grinding and bucking when stoping of turning right. Also taken in multiple times to dealer - electrical system failure identical to the prior year model…
ODI 10939824
Engine
I went to have my oil change and there is gas in the oil
ODI 10947611
Engine
Massive oil consumption especially in cold weather i have used a quart in 356 miles oil light never comes on even with it being 2 1/2 quarts low running out of oil can cause the engine to seize loosing all power and possibly causing an accident
ODI 10949725
Engine · Steering · Wheels
Tire pressure( every week need air pressure),power steering( light on say check) , cod#p0010 (ing light on) ing off alone...
ODI 10939291
Engine
With 1350 miles on this oil change i just added 2.5 quarts of oil to bring it up to full level
ODI 10934680
Engine
My 2012 chevrolet equinox, equipped with a 2.4l engine, is exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption less than 1,000 miles per quart of engine oil. I continue to take my car to the chevrolet dealership because i constantly hear an audible rattle or knock from my engine. It sounds like i am driving a diesel truck. The engine oil pressure light never comes on to let me know that the oil is low as to not burn out my…
ODI 11103655
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The engine oil was changed; however, the engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repair…
ODI 10915200
Engine
My children and their friend were driving back to school for a forgotten item. They stopped for a red light and the car stalled out. My son (18), told car behind to go around (luckily, they did not get rear ended). He put car in park, turned car off, and restarted it, and was able to get to destination. Fast forward approx a week later, the car is hesitating, and engine light comes on. My son took it for an oil…
ODI 10914946
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While reversing into a parking space, the vehicle shook and stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
ODI 10913687
Engine
Goes through 4 quarts of oil between oil chages which are done every 3 thousand miles. Oil light does not come on when you are 3 quarts low.
ODI 10972241
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the camshaft positioning sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10909920
Engine
The vehicle is consuming high rates of oil every 500-1000 miles. It is not notifying me the oil needs to be replaced. The car will make a rough noise or lurching sound while driving.
ODI 10948094
Engine
This car uses excessive oil. I drive several miles a day. I have mentioned this to the local dealer and they gave me a list of items to "fix" which cost several thousand dollars. I have to monitor my own oil because the oil light does not come on when it is real low. It does come on when it is time for the oil to be changed. I have owned several chevrolet vehicles but this one has caused me the most problems. I have…
ODI 10913956
Engine
I have tried contacting gm multiple times to no avail. I have contacted you all previously to no avail. This is my last hope. I'm going to keep complaining until something is done. My vehicle has an excessive oil consumption issue. It started around 60k miles and has just rolled over the 80k mile mark this week. In the beginning, my vehicle began making this knocking sound so i took it to a local shop to have it…
ODI 10933917
Engine · Power Train
Out of nowhere, i get an alert stating 'reduced engine power' and 'service stabilitrak' off. I cannot go over 30 mph and the engine has trouble holding power. Several weeks prior to this message, i would feel a light engine sputter, bt the engine would then kick back into gear. This happens on the interstate and on city streets. Apparently this is incredibly common on a lot of chevrolet vehicles as evidence on the…
ODI 10877098
Engine
Excessive oil consumption. Causing engine failure. Wife going to work and her vehicle stopped running. Got it to the local dealership and found out it had no oil in it. Was told those engines use oil and gm is aware of problem and not fixing the problem. Being the vehicle is still under there 100000 mile warranty i thought it should be fixed now questions asked but said it was covered in would think that would be a…
ODI 10876136
Engine
My equinox has stalled several times while at low speeds. Today it happened while turning into a park spot, it stalled once at a red light. The engine completely shuts down and i have to put the car in park and restart it. The dealership can't get me in till next week. Sometimes a check engine light comes on and sometimes it doesn't, it also using a lot of oil!!! Gm needs to step up and fix this issue it is a huge…
ODI 10875991
Engine
Around 60,000 miles, i noticed there was an excessive oil consumption issue with my vehicle. I tracked it for a while, only to find its using a quart of oil every 800-1000 miles. I took it to a local chevrolet garage and they informed me that this is a common issue with the equinox. That it is the pistons and rings in the engine that need to be replaced and cost is about $2000. They also informed me that gm recalled…
ODI 10899712
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10904713
Engine
Around the time frame of may, 2016 i began to notice that my 2012 chevrolet equinox with a 2.4l ecotec started having a knocking noise from the engine while idling. The mileage at this point in time was around 99k miles. At the same time that the knocking began, i noticed the check engine light came on. I went to an auto zone to check my oil levels, and realized that the dip stick showed the oil was much lower than…
ODI 10968215
Engine
Around the time frame of may, 2016 i began to notice that my 2012 chevrolet equinox with a 2.4l ecotec started having a knocking noise from the engine while idling. The mileage at this point in time was around 99k miles. At the same time that the knocking began, i noticed the check engine light came on. I went to an auto zone to check my oil levels, and realized that the dip stick showed the oil was much lower than…
ODI 10968213