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
The equinox is burning oil way to fast. I am not the only owner with this problem. I was quoted $1100 to repair the piston/gasket issue and the garage said that i'm not the only equinox owner to have this problem. They should do a recall on this issue. My oil is changed religiously every 5000 miles. *tr
ODI 10693457
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The car stalled repeatedly when attempting to pull forward into traffic. The car could be restarted but continued to stall when the accelerator was pushed. The car had to be towed to the dealership for repairs. *tr
ODI 10689938
Engine
This car has been using excessive amount of oil from about 60,000 miles. Now it is using about 2 quarts every 1,100-1,3000 miles.
ODI 10779242
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000..updated 09/ 30/14 *bf the consumer stated while making a right turn, the steering…
ODI 10632697
Engine
Replace engine at 54,204 miles and had 11 oil changes. Was told i didn't change oil enough or checked levels at every fuel fillup. Also was told notice was sent out that computer needed to be reset to alert for more frequent oil changes, which was done at time on engine replacement. Letter was sent to me last month stating i may be due reimbursement but after i dropped of all paperwork at dealership where car was…
ODI 11001294
Engine
As a was driving into parking lot, my engine shut off while driving. I had to put the vehicle in park and restart the vehicle. After putting the vehicle back into drive, the vehicle stalled again. I ended up having to have the vehicle towed since it was not safe to drive. *tr
ODI 10596987
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Driving slowly the engine and entire electric system shuts down and the car just turns off while driving. Then you have to put it in park and start the car back up and then it happens again. *tr
ODI 10596925
Engine
I believe that my car has on at least 4 occasions done the same thing that they are recalling all other gm cars for. First time it totally shut down while i was driving. On subsequent incidences it was as i put my foot on the brake before backing up. This also happened once when my husband was driving. *tr
ODI 10633346
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
ODI 10584160
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The 2012 chevy equinox stall constantly below 30 mph. It stalls at least 2 to 3 times trying to back out of garage to move it 10 feet. The idle starts off smooth but within 10 seconds the equinox starts idling rough and jerking, then it stalls. When stopped at stop light the equinox jerks back and forth, when i give it gas to go, the equinox jerks forward and usually dies on me. It burns a large amount of gas and…
ODI 10584096
Electrical System · Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
I filed a different report earlier for the same vehicle. Now the vehicle is starting on its own, if the key is left in the ignition when you turn it off, about 30 seconds to 1 minute later the car will start with no one behind the wheel. It will continue to try to start until you pull the key out. It is just the key in the ignition, no key chain hanging from it. Last week apr 29,2014 the car started and ran for 10…
ODI 10587538
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the engine timing chain failed, causing the vehicle to jerk and the engine to emit a loud noise when starting. The lights on the instrumental panel illuminated. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The timing chain was replaced several…
ODI 10746300
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The mechanic replaced the fuel pump and fuel control module, and cleared the failure code; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 88,913.
ODI 10743262
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service battery charging system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 22,000. *tr
ODI 10510165
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
We buy this car from chevrolet company on november 14,2011. Since that time the car was not in often use. Up to one year it is was in the storage when we began to use it regular we note that the engine has some factory defect, the engine oil is often did non receive to even 5000 miles, at the 2500 miles estimetely, we were force to always change oil, the oil color of the engine was always very black as dirty, we…
ODI 11001571
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
After 36k miles, the car steering would stick and slip. Pa dealer could not replicate as this would happen at higher speed 65mph. But, under extended warranty, the dealer replaced the steering rack due to a technical bulletin report about steering sticking/slipping. The problem went away and came back after 36k more miles on the new steering rack. Car is at va dealer today for diagnostic test as i moved. Car also…
ODI 10689932
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Ses, air bag stabilitrak and abs lights illuminated. Auto reduced power down to idle. When turned off and re-started, power returned to normal. This has happened four times since purchased new. The high pressure fuel pump has been replaced three times and the fuel sensor has been replaced once, requiring the gas tank to be removed in order to replace sensor. Also, airbag system inoperable twice since new, with…
ODI 10604888
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Wheels
I purchased the car in april of 2012 and started experiencing issues with the vehicle within the first 10,000 miles. The car would stall and shut off while in motion either after a short idle while at a stop sign or red light, or even while parking both in drive and reverse. The car will shake aggressively while in motion and lurch forward both while stationary and in motion. The tire pressure could never stay…
ODI 11075540
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
My vehicle keeps red lining at 6000 rpms and bangs into gear..been at the dealer many times and they say nothing's wrong but keep replacing parts...my car is still under warranty and now they wanna charge me for a transmission i have every record since we bought the car that this problem has been happening since day 1...the vehicle is in motions and it happens at different speeds i also have videos of it acting up
ODI 11103873
Engine
I'm not sure a time frame because it happens once a month up to a few times a month. While driving or stopped my car turns off, it started back up but i've almost been hit on the highway. *tr
ODI 10629461
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
When stopped at a stop sign or red light sometimes the engine tries to cut out, and the car jerks like it is trying to stay cranked. I have a friend that has a gm terrain and hers does the same thing. When turning there is a knocking in the steering. The speakers have a rattling sound like they are busted, but it doesn't do it all of the time. I took my car to the dealer, but of course they couldn't find anything…
ODI 10470056