2013 Chevrolet Equinox Power Train Problems
- 49
- 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 49 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 9 records
- engine light · 9 records
- main seal · 7 records
- rear main · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- only miles · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
The vehicle has been making strange noise and burning oil for the past year. We had it to the dealer in may 2019 and they informed us that it was something with the muffler that was not covered under the extended warranty. Fast forward to today, and the dealer told us that the timing chain and the pcv need to be cleaned for a total of 2100. But now the warranty has expired, and the reason for the problem is due to…
ODI 11300193
Engine · Power Train
Our equinox has had a check engine light come on stating the oil level is low. Since we checked tsb's and had the dealer scan it and found excess consumption of oil was do to, camshaft position and timing system. This caused are vehicle to stall out in stationary locations. We asked chevy to fix the issue but no recalls have been volunteered. We've had these issues since purchasing the vehicle march 2019.
ODI 11287726
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
BLOWN ENGINE. LARGE OIL CONSUMPTION
ODI 11301939
Engine · Power Train
The truck would cut off at red lights and stop signs and it has started was oil.
ODI 11298012
Body · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
Purchased vehicle approximately june 29, 2019 from chevy dealer in roseville ca. About 3 months after i purchased vehicle i noticed the liftgate coming down by itself. I notified the dealer and set up an appointment to bring vehicle in. In the meantime the check engine light started coming on and staying on, so when i made the appointment i also mentioned this to the service agent. I took the vehicle in , as a drop…
1 injury
ODI 11291902
Power Train
Transfer case went out at 36595.. They can't understand how it happened
ODI 11234665
Engine · Power Train
Certified pre-owned 2013 chevy equinox purchased in 2015, michigan.winter, 2018. While driving, my vehicle began to lurch while accelerating from a stop. At the next stop, the rpms bean to act erratic, teetering above and below 1000. The vehicle then completely stalled. This occurred several times on my way to my destination. Each time, as i accelerated, it lurched and i feared it would stall out. Took it into the…
ODI 11186796
Power Train
Had oil change on feb 5, 2019. Feb. 9, 2019 had someone ask if i had an oil leak. I saw a trail of oil up my driveway and into my garage. There was a massive amount of oil under my vehicle. Luckily it was stationary in the garage. If i hadn't had someone see it before i drove it again my engine would have seized up. There were no warning lights that came on. Weather conditions have been bad this year with record low…
ODI 11181456
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
In motion driving to work entering onto two lane highway decelerated and not able to maintain speed limit. No warning lights came on car started sounding louder. Pull off and shut the car off got out and saw oil running out from under the car. Had to have car towed to repair shop.
ODI 11189930
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to diane sauer chevrolet ([redacted] se, warren, oh 44483, [redacted]) and the contact was informed that the rear main seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that…
ODI 11175765
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The vehicle blew a rear main seal from an accumulation of sludge in the manifold. Gm knows about the problem and had issued a select special coverage that doesn't cover all equinoxes model years 2010-2014. This vehicle left the driver stranded and had to be towed. The repair cost was over 2100 dollars and gm has refused to cover the bill. The issue was well known to them as a design defect yet they are refusing the…
ODI 11175055
Engine · Power Train
Smelled burning oil in garage. Checked under vehicle and noticed large puddle of oil and underside of rear engine soaked with it. Towed to dealership of purchase. Was notified that it was pcv value having moisture/condensation in it and freezing. This occurrence put pressure on the engine and seals. The rear seal connecting to the transmission is what failed. It was a cold day. The car was in a parking lot until end…
ODI 11174724
Power Train
Our 2013 equinox had only 36,000 miles and in excellent condition. Never had an issue with oil consumption but recently in the cold weather the oil started literally running out between the engine and transmission. The vehicle started jerking on the hwy and the oil light went on. The car has regular maintenance and we could never imagine a 5yr old one owner vehicle with 36,000 miles would have oil leaking out of the…
ODI 11176394
Engine · Power Train
The pvc valve and oil system has a bad design. When driving in cold weather the valve blows and oil completely empties. The vehicle was in motion on both street and highway. My vehicle only had 69,400 miles and is a 4 cylinder
ODI 11175893
Engine · Power Train
January 22nd [redacted] to work at the last traffic light the car lurched forward with my foot on the brake i pulled in work and parked i left at 5:30 p.m remote started i was walking to my car it was loud i got in warning message to turn car off that the oil pressure was too low. Called aaa waited three hours in the cold with bronchitis and asthma called my mechanic i was having the car towed to his garage. January…
ODI 11175073
Engine · Power Train
Pcv (pressurized crank case ventilation) system froze due to cold climate and poor design of the system.this issue caused the rear main seal of the motor to over pressurize which led to failure of the seal causing the motor to lose oil. The vehicle was in motion at time of the failure on a city street . The motor in my vehicle is not covered by general motors,but all other 2.4l motors of this type are under some…
ODI 11171803
Engine · Power Train
The pvc valve froze causing the rear main seal to blow. This has now caused damage to the engine. The engine needs to be replaced along with the exhaust manifold. The total cost from the dealer is quoted at $7200.00. This vehicle also used large amounts of oil. I was driving on a city street when this occurred. The chevy only has 80,000 miles on it.
ODI 11171651
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle stalled at slow speeds. When gas pedal pressed the vehicle would rock back and forth then die. Very dangerous because it happened on the freeway. A year ago my vehicle was part of the oil consumption issues and the pistons and rings were changed. Now the 'i take camshaft solenoid' is affected possibly causing the current issue. I have done research and see that many people have had the same issues with…
ODI 11170362
Engine · Power Train
The check engine light turned on at around 135,000 miles. Following that, the vehicle began losing power, the rpms started to randomly spike up, and it began consuming a lot of oil. When idling or coming to a top the vehicle will turn off or begin shaking really bad and then turn off. I have contacted the chevy dealer and there is nothing they will do about it.
ODI 11166196
Engine · Power Train
82k miles on the vehicle and am having to put 2-3 quarts of oil in car between oil changes. Check engine light is coming on every few hundred miles now and the oil dipstick is dry. I fill up with approximately 2 quarts and the engine is fine until another 200-300 miles when the check engine light comes on again and the dipstick is dry again. Had this issue last year in may in tx and the technician stated that the…
ODI 11118767
Engine · Power Train
The engine does not consume oil properly and uses an excessive amount of oil. The car has had regular and on time maintenance and oil changes. There is no warning or notice when the oil is low and this can cause engine failure while driving and i would have not notice. The chevrolet dealership says they have seen this a lot in these cars. The dealership said the solution is the car needs new pistons a $2,000 repair.…
ODI 11101212
Engine · Power Train
The 2013 chevy equinox burns so much oil in between oil changes that i am constantly dumping oil in. Chevy will not include my year in any service bulletins, making me responsible for repairs that may or may not work and buying oil every week. Also, the oil consumption problem is ruining the engine, leading to a crack in the exhaust manifold, which allows exhaust fumes to leak into the cabin. Especially if i use the…
ODI 11091330
Power Train
Differential transfer case cracked and spraying oil on engine according to mechanic. Also, according to mechanic this is a known issue regarding this vehicle. Considering the oil is spraying on the engine this should be considered as a recall issue.
ODI 11084412
Power Train
Just purchased vehicle amd trandmission is slipping in 3rd thru 5th. No warranty seems like this happens in alot of equinox. This is a major safety concern in which gm is not taking serious.
ODI 11079887
Power Train
Intake pcv port froze-internal oil pressure in motion slowed then stopped then i would restart continually.
ODI 11066721