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
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While driving at unknown speeds, the contact noticed that the oil was low. Additional oil was added, and the check engine and oil indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to pinegar chevrolet in republic (769 u s 60, republic, mo 65738, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the main seal was blown and the pvc needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 11174449
Engine
Driving when the check egine light came on. Took to the mechanic had no engine oil. Not due for oil change either. O2 upstream replaced and pistons filled of carbon . Mechanic advise to get rid of car b/c bad oil consumption, will crack engine eventually. Car only has 70,000 miles
ODI 11175914
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
At random the car will idle rough drop rpms smell like it is loading up on fuel and die the car always restarts.
ODI 11192662
Engine
I own a 2013 chev. Equinox that i purchased brand new. I used my local dealership for all my regular maintenance as recommended. Somewhere around 60,000 miles i mentioned to my service tech that my car was making a knocking and ticking noise and appeared to be low on oil. He conducted the reg. Oil change and said all looked good. My oil consumption continued to increase with no low oil indicator light ever coming…
ODI 11173620
Engine
Extreme cold temps (-20below), while driving heard popping sound, 2 miles later, car started to run rough went back home, oil was draining out. Car was parked, put more oil in, drained right out. Mechanic stated the crankshaft rear oil seal gasket had blown. This is referenced in gm sb14882. My vin wasn't covered even though what happened was exactly as stated in the sb. Sb was updated on feb 4, 2019 (#19-na-021) ,…
ODI 11190199
Engine
On january 31 my equinox experienced a frozen pcv system, a known issue in 2010-2014 equinox vehicles. The engine developed an oil leak and excessive crankcase pressure which blew the rear main seal rendering my vehicle inoperable. I was on my way home from work, an approximate [redacted], comprised of a short drive on a freeway and the majority of the trip on city streets. The problem started after i exited the…
ODI 11181318
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
My equinox reduced engine power while driving. Prior to this there were no warning lights of any kind. I was told it was down 3 quarts of oil and that there was a leak from rear seal. My mechanic advised towing to the dealership as there are known problems of this in the equinox's as well as a "14882 special coverage adjustment" offered by general motors. This special adjustment are for those equinox's that…
ODI 11175187
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
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
I do not know exactly when this happened indications by trials and spots of oil on the streets say that it happened after i returned home when i started to my next destination as described later. It was on city streets if this analysis is correct. I was likely going straight. This is a safety issue two reasons - the engine could lock up causing rapid deceleration and/or loss of control causing an accident - if i had…
ODI 11173734
Engine
Pvc valve froze and real main seal blew. Causing the engine to empty the oil all over the parking. Bulletin 14882. It's a very known problem caused by poor gm engineering and i feel they're too embarrassed to cover all vehicles. They only cover 'certain' ones. Seems like most of us that experience this problem have to eat the cost and it has caused a huge strain on my family's daily commute routine and finances.…
ODI 11173490
Engine
Driving down interstate 55, noticed oil on back window thought it was frost. Arrived at destination and saw smoke coming from hood, looked underneath vehicle and noticed oil pouring out the underneath. No oil light or engine light ever came on even though i lost over 3 quarts of oil. Had towed to dealership and they told me the pvc froze up and caused the rear main to blow out. Cost me $2400, had15500 miles and…
ODI 11181715
Engine
Takata recall. While driving in cold weather on a highway, my car's check engine light came on. After getting off the freeway, it start to lurch when stopped at a light. A few moments later the oil light came on. I had to have the car towed and repair. The repair cost $1,800 for a blown oil seal. After research online i found that this is a common problem with this engine and pvc valve. Chevy service bulletin no.…
ODI 11173326
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the engine power reduced warning indicator was flashing. Sid dillon chevrolet fremont (2500 e 23rd st, fremont, ne 68025, [redacted]) indicated that diagnostic testing was needed regarding the timing chain. The vehicle was at the dealer awaiting the contact's authorization to be repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate…
ODI 11173019
Engine
Pcv valve bulletin 14882. Car has been using excessive between oil changes. Since it had 50k miles. At the time the dealer said per chevy .5 quarts is normal every 2500 miles. Recently the oil has become very dirty and im adding between 1 quart every 1000 miles. Took it to a mechanic said it appears to be related. Went to chevy dealer and said this bulletin does not apply to my vin. Its within the same years, same…
ODI 11172091
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
While driving my 2013 chevrolet equinox in single digit temperatures, the engine light came on. Within two miles, the car stalled. It would not restart. The cause was a defective pcv system that gm has documented in service bulletin 14882 dated march 2015. During cold weather operation, condensation freezes and plugs the pcv (positive crankcase ventilation) system. This condition causes an immediate increase in the…
ODI 11204042
Engine
Jan 21'st, 2019 my car stalled while driving. Pvc froze up in air intake and the orifice in my intake manifold was blocked. Blew rear main seal and lost all the oil in the car. Timing chain skipped when no oil pressure was present to keep timing chain tight. Service bulletin 14882. Gm says my vin is not covered. I have photos and videos of proof of issue. I am from canada, so i used a ghost state and postal to get…
ODI 11185614
Engine
Due to a frozen pcv system and the high pressure, my rear crankshaft seal started to leak oil. My car is inoperable at this time. My car is also eating away oil where i would have to get frequent oil changes.
ODI 11171846
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 · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle stopped unexpectedly no system warning and then check engine light came on. The mechanic says the steel shavings were going into head gasket from over oil comsuption.
ODI 11204472
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
This vehicle is burning oil excessively. For every 1000 miles its burning 2 qts. Of oil. General motors is aware of this issue on other model years but for some reason wont acknowledge it on this one. This vehicle has the same issue as the others.
ODI 11171920
Engine
There is an issue with excessive oil consumption. It causes the engine to run low on oil at about 30% oil life left, and the engine shudders and shakes. This can cause problems with other parts and cause them to fail as well.
ODI 11297459