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
Bought used and then started noticing oil disappearing. Took to dealer, oil consumption test done, dealer says normal use. No help from the dealer at all. Consumption got worse, went from 2 quarts to 4 quarts between oil changes. In the meantime had to replace catalytic converter and a cracked exhaust manifold and now have a check engine light indicating o2 sensor problem, gas mileage dropping too. After…
ODI 10992572
Engine
The engine has been serviced multiple times with no long-term fixes. There are at the moment 127000 miles on the car and i have just been told along with the known issue of the engine eating oil the rod holding the pistons in place is having problems. I have spent almost as much on this engine as it would cost to replace. The engine shakes the car, is loud while idle and has the tendency to jar on the highway. I…
ODI 11130788
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle shook uncontrollably and the engine indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a mechanic and repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 114,000.
ODI 10934624
Engine · Unknown Or Other
July 10, 2015: i took my 2012 chevy equinox lt (2.4 l 4 cyl) to a chevy dealership in ky. The vehicle was at 100,505 miles and i wanted it checked before driving on vacation due to the high mileage, a rough idle and because it had recently shut off while backing out of a parking lot. A gm goodwrench multi-point vehicle inspection was performed. I was told the car showed no sign of any issues but i would need to…
ODI 10836562
Engine
Purchased vehicle used in 2013 with 28k miles. Started noticing an engine knock in 2016, in between oil changes, @ apprx. 85k miles. Began having to add 3-4 quarts of oil every 1000 miles, give or take. Called dealership for service - while warranty was still in effect - and was told it was a common problem with this engine, and adding oil was all that needed to be done. While dealing with that, had to replace the…
ODI 11003822
Engine · Power Train
Purchased vehicle used with 64000 miles aug 24th, 2015. After about 2 weeks the car stalled while backing out of a parking spot. Re-started it and it stalled again. Happened again in late sept, once in oct and again in nov. Dealer replaced faulty intake solenoid 11-13-15. Leaving for work on jan 19th and noticed oil leak (no low oil light). Drove straight to dealership. 1/4 mile out my engine light comes on saying…
ODI 10826075
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the fuel pump and timing chain failed. The contact stated that the oil pressure sensors failed prior to the other failures. The contact also stated that the vehicle consumed an abnormal amount of oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the pistons and rings were replaced.…
ODI 10819687
Engine
Problem began at the beginning of the month when my vehicle stalled on the highway during rush hour traffic..luckily i was not hit or killed. The issue is with the engine and high oil consumption. I took it to the dealer and they ran the test and i now have to take the car back 2 more times to prove the pcv has to be replaced. Meanwhile i have to keep 2 quarts of oil in the car and check every 1000 miles to ensure…
ODI 10811708
Engine
My motor blew due to a oil leak and seized in the middle of traffic i owned the car for 37 days and i owe 18k on it.
ODI 10816841
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, a knocking noise was heard coming from the engine without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a failure with the piston ring, which caused excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received an extended warranty notification for the engine. The manufacturer stated…
ODI 10991509
Engine
While driving in traffic my car idles ruff and wants to stall. When i press on the gas to keep it from stalling - it jumps. This happens whit speeds ranging from 5-25 mph. My car often stalls while reversing. I had the cam shaft replaced and the problem continues to happen. I have to pay a $130.00 diagnostic charge just for them to tell me they can not find anything work with the car. Please have someone look into…
ODI 10960320
Engine
Purchased with 38,000 miles. At 43,000 the check engine light came on. I went directly to dealership. Less than 5 miles away. They took it in, came out and said i was 4quarts low on oil.??????? Was told normal was 1 qt every [redacted] would i believe that. Have been doing. Excessive oil use test.waiting fo gm now . They did do a recall on 2010 equinox with same problem changed rings on it we will see
ODI 10806626
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was idling, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle accelerated, but the abnormal noise continued. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. Ma 10/25/15 the…
ODI 10761278
Engine · Power Train
Oil consumption 4000 miles bone dry. When stop at a light, backing up the car stalls out. I had it in the shop twice. Now doing an oil consumption test. I only have 45000 miles on my 2012 chevrolet equinox. Started having problems around 39,000 miles also am reading this problem is affecting a lot of equinoxs. Someone is going to get killed in an accident!!!!!!!!!
ODI 10780964
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the air conditioner failed to function and the center console became inoperable. All the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,968.
ODI 10747965
Engine
The car started to sound like an old jalopy, after having the car checked out it was determined that the timing was off and it was burning massive amounts of oil without the engine oil light coming on. The injectors are clogged and the engine is all clogged up, so it's messing with the timing belt. It's been 2 month since i took it into the shop and it's looking like the engine needs rebuilt or replaced, a complete…
ODI 10782565
Engine
Car stalled, restarted but stalled again, restarted and staid running by keeping foot on gas pedal and brake pedal. This kept happening for two days then went away. Problem came back on 08/14/2015. Will check with dealer.
ODI 10748741
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle first started cutting off when placed in drive and reverse. It is now cutting off even when vehicle is being driven when pulling off from a stopped position. This has been happening now for a week. Check engine light came on and gave a p0010 code. Cam sensor was replaced and issue is still continuing to happen.
ODI 10735465
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle first started cutting off when placed in drive and reverse. It is now cutting off even when vehicle is being driven when pulling off from a stopped position. This has been happening now for a week. Check engine light came on and gave a p0010 code. Cam sensor was replaced and issue is still continuing to happen.
ODI 10735463
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving about 20 miles per hour when all the gauges on the dash board went crazy. The eco fuel economy light was flashing on and off, the stabili trak lights appeared on the dashboard without me even touching the button, the speedometer and engine coolant temperature gauge were going up and down eradically. The check engine indicator then appeared on the dash board. I stopped at a red light, when i went to…
ODI 10733263
Engine
Was backing out of parking space and car cut off two days in row and sometimes when driving car feels like it jerking then like it's losing power
ODI 10726124
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10724242
Engine
Excessive oil consumption....one quart every 500 miles and low oil lamp does not come on even if three quarts low. Poor engine design has been noted but no recall. I wonder how many of these engines have die as a result of no oil? What are we to do? This has been an ongoing issue for several years and has been documented by others.
ODI 10926248
Engine · Power Train
While driving down i-96 in michigan at mile 62, i felt an explosion under my feet. There was a large cloud of black smoke followed by flames underneath and out the back of the vehicle. I pulled to the side of the road, ran to safety while watching the vehicle burn underneath. The air draft from passing traffic extinguished the fire. Qualified technicians at our local chevrolet dealer have told us there is a…
Fire reported
ODI 10713502
Engine · Power Train
Hi, my 2012 equinox stalled on me while i was in reverse. I was backing out a drive way and it started to jerk. After jerking it did eventually go in gear. Once i put it in drive i drove no less then a mile and the car cut off. I turn it back on and put it back in drive and it stalled out again. That was the first incident it happen a second time on 5/2/15. While driving my car was jerking when at a stop light and…
ODI 10714273