2013 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
- 201
- 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 201 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 31 records
- check engine · 27 records
- light came · 18 records
- timing chain · 12 records
- between changes · 11 records
- main seal · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 81 |
| 100–150k mi | 56 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I was on the highway and my engine started running rough. Then at the stop light it completely cut off and did not start. When i towed it to the mechanic he said there was no oil in my car. I am very good at my oil changes.the engine light did not give me warnings. I had to replace the gasket rings and other parts. $1900. Now the intake sensor has to be replaced for the second time. The check engine light will not…
ODI 11287426
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The engine oil consumption is 5 to 6 quarts of oil in 3000 miles. This often results in violent vehicle jerking, as well as stability and power reduction, resulting in the engine power to be reduced causing potential collisions in traffic. This can occur and has occurred both when stopping and while in motion.
ODI 11232126
Engine
The vehicle has had a random bucking motion (as if you ran something over) since i purchased. The garage says they can't find anything. It has manifested to a check engine light, the vehicle randomly shutting down, oil consumption beyond (2.5 qts) in two weeks. All i am told is that this is known problem with the equinox and it is probably the pistons, the cam sensor and likely $3-4,000 to repair. How is it, that…
ODI 11209695
Engine
I purchase this vehicle in 2015, from rick hendrick chevrolet in norfolk, va. Less than one year, i brought my vehicle in for service because the oil was burning at a high rate. I had to put oil in my car every 700 miles. The dealership told me that the car was ok and just keep putting oil in the vehicle. I continue to take my vehicle in for normal maintenance oil changes etc. In may 2019, would not start and i had…
ODI 11301688
Engine
I backed out of a parking space and the motor stopped. Check engine shut off. Check engine light came on. Had it checked, intake cam accutator solonid valve curcit failed. It happened several tims before i could get home.
ODI 11207108
Engine
Original owner of vehicle. Burns through full oil constantly while driving. Have to carry oil in car and check often. There is currently class action lawsuit over this issue as it is happening way to many cars for it to be a coincidence. Our other 2013 chevy malibu also is having this problem and ruined the engine before car loan was even paid off. This issue could cause the engine to stall while driving.
ODI 11281874
Engine
85k miles and using 3 quarts of oil within 2000 miles. Vehicle stalls while driving. There have been similar issues with 2011 and 2012 where service bulletins and extended coverage have been added. Driving vehichle and the engine stalls. Had to stop and restart. Garage determined it was 3 quarts low on oil since my oil change 2,000 miles ago
ODI 11205258
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2013 chevy equinox, 2.4l with a huge oil consumption problem. My engine light is on, and the vehicle stall intermittently if i'm sitting at a stop light, and i often have challenges starting it back up. I purchased this car about 6 months ago, and being a single father of two, i don't have the financial resources for repairs.
ODI 11203249
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the contact noticed that the oil consumption was very high (approximately one quart per week). The contact drove the vehicle to hennessy gmc/chevrolet ([redacted], morrow, ga 30260) where it was diagnosed that the oil pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
ODI 11203932
Engine
Vehicle is using excessive amounts of oil between oil changes. The vehicle has always been very well maintained and only has 85,000 miles on it. The vehicle now dies or stalls and is inoperable. I have noted hundreds of complaints about this issue and a prior recall for earlier model years. A service bulletin was published but vehicle owners were never informed of the well known issue. I now have a vehicle that is…
ODI 11196581
Engine
Burns excessive oil which causes catalytic converter to clog and exhaust manifold to crack and fumes develop in cabin
ODI 11202725
Engine
2013 2lt equinox 2.4l fwd 67000 miles issues: oil consumption issues, uses 2 qts + between oil changes, started at 50k miles, quoted over $2000 to replace pistons, rings, and timing chain (known issue on 2.4l eco-tec motors, oil and filter always changed on or before time due with dexos 1 valvoline oil and ac delco filter). Possibility of breakdown, engine failure. Recommended replacement of clogged catalytic…
4 injuries
ODI 11194465
Engine
Vehicle has rattling noise when accelorating. Creating the car to accelorate slowly.
ODI 11193242
Engine
I have a 2013 chevrolet equinox that has 58000 miles now with the 2.4l engine. I took it to the local chevrolet dealer and they told me it was low on oil. They wanted to preform an oil consumption test on the vehicle and stated it was a known issue and gm is covering the repairs if it fails the test. We drove the vehicle 1500 miles as requested and when we took it back it did in fact fail the oil consumption test as…
ODI 11193655
Engine
Takata recall. Driving car to work, started making a clinking sound about 3 miles down the road i arrived at work. Parked the car and oil started pouring out of the rear main seal. Got the car towed home. Called gm they stated this is a common problem and have fixed over 7 this year.
ODI 11190383
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While driving 35 mph, the oil consumption levels would lower without warning. The contact had to add oil in the vehicle four times, which resulted in the oil levels staying the same. The vehicle was taken to bill hood chevrolet (69020 hwy [redacted], covington, la 70433, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that there was abnormal oil consumption levels and the engine…
ODI 11190082
Engine
Driving on x-way at posted speed (70 mph) faint blue smoke from rear of car (rearview mirror) otherwise driving ok (no check engine light); few miles later on 4-lane at 50mph clattering sound from engine; vehicle stalled at stop lights and was difficult to start; nursed it to chevrolet dealership; as driven into service department vehicle was trailing a steady stream of engine oil; technician diagnosis: the pcv…
ODI 11187117
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
Engine
The pcv valve is causing an issue with the engine. Due to the design it is trapping condensation and throwing it into the air intake and oil. Other customers have had damage to their engines due to this flaw. I've had the vehicle stall and die on me while driving. When checking the air intake their is fluid in the manifold which shouldn't happen in a closed system. I've filed a complaint with gm, though many other…
ODI 11183814
Engine
On 2.25.19 while stopped at a red light my car stalled twice when i gave it gas to go, than while trying to back into a parking space it stalled twice. On my way back to work the engine light came on, after a day or two it went out. Today 3.5.[redacted] to work i was driving and the lights dimmed and the radio turned off for about a min. Or so and when it came back on it was like i had just started the car. After…
ODI 11184253
Engine
Vehicle running very rough and experiencing high oil consumption. Engine was clicking when accelerating and jerking back and fourth when slowing to a stop. Dealer stated it was clogged pcv. A recall 14882 states this exact issue concerning 2010-2014 chevy equinox with the ecotec 2.4l engine. The dealership and chevy customer care both stated my vin was not under the recall even though it was the same exact problem…
ODI 11181789
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil while driving. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to and independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 11308778
Engine
Excessively rapid oil consumption defect resulted in engine shutdown and major engine damage. Oil pressure warning system did not function (e.g., no oil pressure light indicator). Engine began knocking, then vehicle lurching and stalling when transporting to mechanic just before engine failure. Repair requires engine replacement (>$5000). Dealer refusing to compensate over 10% of repair costs. Problem identical to…
ODI 11182558
Engine · Visibility/Wiper
The vehicle had a recall for the windshield wiper for the rear window. Nevertheless, the engine started stalling and when i had diagnostic test done the mechanic explained their were metal shavings going into my oil from a defective engine. The vehicle began to hiccup on the street and stopped in front of my home. I had the vehicle towed to joseph cheverolet in cincinnati were service member told i must be mistaken…
ODI 11192572
Engine
Yet another person with the 2013 chevy equinox 2.4l engine with the excessive oil consumption issue. My wife (who drives this vehicle) called me in tears today, stating that the equinox started making all kinds of noise, and driving horribly, so she went to a nearby garage, and they discovered that the vehicle had almost no oil - and that this was the 2nd or 3rd equinox that they had seen in the last 2-3 weeks that…
ODI 11175949