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.
Electrical System · Engine
This is a complaint thats common in equinox 2.4l the oil comsumption and its stalling when idling
ODI 11112197
Engine
I'm having to add oil every week. Going through a quart every 200 to 300 miles. I looked for some kind of recal and no luck. There are a lot of complaints on oil consumption.
ODI 11111523
Engine
I was informed that the oil level was low and that the vehicle is burning oil at a rapid pace during a visit to a chevrolet dealership this year. They suggested a repair to replace the pistons and rings. Estimated cost of the repair os $3,970. Chevrolet equinox is know to have problems with excessive oil burning and they even announced a 16118 ' excessive engine oil consumption notice in 2017. I suspect the problem…
ODI 11143477
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While driving 10 mph, smoke appeared under the hood resulting in a fire. The fire was detected from under the engine. The local fire department extinguished the fire and a fire report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs.…
Fire reported
ODI 11142256
Engine
There are 109k miles on my 2013 equinox, all put on by me. The last few years it has become apparent that my vehicle blows through oil. I have to add at least 4qt between oil changes. I keep an extra quart in my glove box just in case. On sunday, july 8th, the suv would not start upon leaving the store. I checked the oil and naturally the dipstick is clean. Please note, none of the indicators (check engine, low oil…
ODI 11110472
Engine
While at red light or slow moving, the car stalls out. The check engine light turned on when 1st happened. Mechanic said either cam shaft sensor or crankshaft sensor.
ODI 11101038
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
Electrical System · Engine · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While the contact was retrieving items from the vehicle, the front passenger tire exploded unexpectedly while in park. Also, while driving various speeds, various warning indicators, including the air bag, check engine, and power steering, illuminated intermittently. In addition, the serpentine belt fractured on three separate occasions due to a defective pulley inside…
ODI 11243352
Engine
My 2013 chev equinox began having issue with oil consumption shortly after i bought it used 6-11-16. It was completely out of oil.this involves having them check my oil every 500 miles. They ran me a little over 12,000 miles doing this test not once but twice!!! I was advised by dealer huffman chev frankfort ky that this was an issue with equinox and to get gm to take care of would have to do oil consumption test.…
ODI 11103841
Engine
Got oil change at chevy in march 2018, stopped driving april 4 because of maternity leave. Started driving in late may and my car starts dying randomly when idling at stop lights. Then check engine goes on. I call chevy and my warranty was up in late april. I pleed stating i was on maternity and doctor order to not drive. They would not busge. So my husband who is a mechanic checks changes the oil, it's bone dry, as…
ODI 11142517
Engine
The vehicle uses an excessive amount of oil which has ruined the pistons and cylinders. It is only a matter of time before the engine dies while driving. It has had problems with stalling out while idle or starting to go due to this issue as well as rough idling. It is the same issue the 2011 and 2012 models had and they received a replacement/recall.
ODI 11094085
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I had my vehicle oil change on april 8, 2018 ,as of april 30, 2018 there was no oil in the engine no oil on the ground my sensor inside the vehicle stated i had over 50% of oil left could not get over 35 mph the car was shaking immensely and rattling as well when you started the car it sounded like it was going to explode. I could not get on the highway i had to stay in the back roads
ODI 11092068
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the service engine and stability warning indicators illuminated. While driving at unknown speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was carbon build up within the…
ODI 11091923
Engine
Engine cut out in middle of intersection would not start again had towed to dealer mechanic said there was metal shavings in oil and it needed an engine swap
ODI 11209094
Engine
I was turning on to central avenue from bristol street in duluth minnesota when my car died in the intersection i brought it to a local chevrolet dealership and they wanted to replace the entire engine for a timing chain not seating properly and would jump off if put on properly when and if car would start
ODI 11101975
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that she noticed every week the oil got low in her vehicle, but she did not see the oil on the engine or the ground. The vehicle was taken to a dealer courtesy motors sales inc. ([redacted], altoona, pa 16602, [redacted]) who diagnosed the vehicle had excessive oil consumption, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 11144438
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While the contact's wife was driving 15 mph, an abnormal noise was heard. While attempting to drive back home, the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and heard a clicking noise. The contact mentioned that the vehicle underwent an oil change approximately three weeks ago. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed…
ODI 11088857
Engine
Engine started making a loud tapping noise over 3 weeks ago, i made an appointment to firestone to check the noise . They are stunned to find out that i have no oil left on my engine but no leaks was found. They suggest to get the oil fast as they refuse to inspect further. They don't want to be responsible for my engine. I hurried to a close grocery store and get a 5w-30 synthetic oil.i made an appointment to midas…
ODI 11089632
Engine
While driving to work (approx. 50 miles) the engine just stopped while making a left turn across traffic leaving me in a position of having to push it out of traffic on a major street to help avoid causing an accident/road closure delay. Just thankful this did not happen earlier in the commute on the interstate! After having it towed and speaking with 6 mechanics and 3 dealerships, we were told by every one of them…
ODI 11093476
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I bought this vehicle i'm march 2018. A few weeks after buying it the check engine light came on with the code p0014 for the camshaft position sensor. I took it back to the dealer who replaced the part and changed the oil and it was all fine, no more check engine light. August 2018 i get an oil change on it again, check engine light comes back on for same reason. Why was this part not recalled like previous years? I…
ODI 11123434
Engine
Engine is using 3 quarts of oil every 1000 miles. When low on oil the car dies due to the timing being off. I have 107,000 miles on the car. It started at 92,000 miles. No engine oil light has come on to notify me of low oil issues. It has died on me at stop lights in heavy city traffic and at low idle speeds. Chevy is aware of the problem with 2011 and 2012 engines and is working one on one to fix the issue at no…
ODI 11082350
Engine
OIL CONSUMPTION TIMING CHAIN
ODI 11075065
Engine
While driving on the interstate on a cold, winter day, my car started smoking and making a loud tapping sound. After pulling off of the highway, it was discovered that oil had splattered under and on all sides of my car. The rear seal in the motor broke resulting in me having to pay > $5k to have fixed because my car was not on the list of vehicles covered in a previous recall.
ODI 11289355
Engine
Pvc valve froze. Blew rear main seal. Was driving at the time. Pulled over right away,warning lights did come on. Car has only 35,000. Miles on it.
ODI 11072170