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.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
On a cold winter day approximately 20 degrees, i exited off of the highway. Upon coming to a stop at the toll plaza, the car began making a horrible clanking noise, the 'engine reduced power' notification appeared as well as the traction activation. The car died but started back up to get it off the road to safety. Had it towed to the nearest chevrolet dealership and discovered the pcv system froze up and blew the…
ODI 11072791
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 60 mph, the traction control and low power warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to lou lariche chevrolet ([redacted], plymouth, mi 48170) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 11071691
Engine
I changed my oil when there was 5% left on the oil life gauge on 12/17/17. The used oil was black and thick and only 2.5 qts came out. I put in 5 qts high mileage full synthetic oil and changed the filter. There had been no prior signs that anything had been going wrong and my usual mechanic hadn't told me that he saw anything wrong last oil change. The car started making rough noises, grinding and lurching the week…
ODI 11066678
Engine
In january 2018 i took my 2013 equinox in to the dealer for an engine knocking noise. I was told the noise was caused by the engine oil being 3 quarts low. The oil was changed and the dealer suggested an oil consumption test. I went back in every 500 to 1,000 miles. I was due for an oil change and took it to the dealer on 6/21/18. The dealer said it was confirmed that the engine was consuming too much oil and that…
ODI 11109985
Engine
While driving home from work 1/16/2018 on the interstate, my equinox started to make a knocking noise. I made my way to the far right lane and it shut down on me as i was pulling to the side of the road. There were no warning lights that came on. I was very cold as i waited for help and did not feel safe as i had the guardrail on one side and cars flying by on the left. A local mechanic gave us a bulletin on the…
ODI 11063965
Engine
While driving down the freeway, i noticed smoke coming from behind my 2013 chevy equinox. I pulled over to a gas station, looked underneath as smoke was also coming from the front passenger side it appeared. I saw what appeared to be oil between the motor and transmission. I contacted a mechanic and was going to drive to his shop as it was not too far away. I was starting to lose power and pulled over permanently.…
ODI 11063374
Engine
I was driving my equinox on my way home from work, a 30 minute commute. My engine started making some ticking noises when i was 5 minutes from home. I made it about another mile and my engine started clanking, i tried to pull over to the side of the road as my engine shut off. It was bitterly cold and i had to pick up my girls from daycare, so i had the vehicle towed to the nearest mechanic and found a ride. Turns…
ODI 11074913
Engine
When i went out to start my vehicle, it hesitantly started, but when i put it into gear and drove a little ways , it stalled out of nowhere. When i tried to start it up again it wouldn't turn over completely and this stabilitrak warning came up. I had it towed to local auto shop where they told me that some gear in the engine was completely broken and that i needed to replace the whole engine. I keep up with my oil…
ODI 11062506
Engine
Driving along on a city street all the sudden engine light comes on, running on low power mode light etc acted like it wanted to die (which eventually it did) took it to the garage where he told me the real seal is gone and pvc froze there was a lot of fluid in between engine and transmission and due to the sub below zero weather / called gm they say my vin # is not covered which is bull. I read bulletin #14882 (per…
ODI 11063444
Engine
My vehicle currently has 117k miles. The rear main seal has failed causing the engine to lose excessive amount of oil. Ultimately, this will end in a $1000 repair. The rear main seal has worn prematurely and should be reviewed as a potential recall. Jerry haag, a gm dealership in hillsboro ohio, stated that this is an issue gm is having with the chevrolet equinox. When i contacted gm, they advised that they have no…
ODI 11064182
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
I know there has been a few racalls on my vehicle and need to know how i can fix the recall s without out of pocket expenses
ODI 11139477
Engine
Pcv valve freezes and blows engine main seal along with high pressure fuel regulator putting fuel in the oil, gm will repair some 2.4 engines but not all but the issues is happening to all 2.4 engines we the consumers need help in getting this issue resolved corporate america at its finest.
ODI 11062383
Engine
A seal leak on the tvc valve leaks oil big time leaking engine oil. I know of one other vehicle with the same problem. Gm has sent out notices to dealerships etc.. About this. It seems to me that this could be a safety issue if somebody was on the road and this happened.
ODI 11165327
Engine
My car engine seized up due to an oil leak from the rear of the engine due to severe cold temperatures below zero degrees (-18 degrees c). As i was driving the car started making noise and came to a complete stop with all of my oil released from it. The car was moving at the time of the incident.
ODI 11063370
Engine
My vehicle displayed the issue covered under gm service bulletin - special coverage 14882 special coverage adjustment ' plugged pcv orifice in intake manifold. My vehicle matches the criteria indicated on the bulletin but my specific vin is not included in this service bulletin. My vehicle was inside the extended coverage of 10/120 indicated in the bulletin. Dealership indicated that the damage to my engine was…
ODI 11062416
Engine
Rear main crankshaft seal failure. Vin not covered by sb - 10057977 - 8108 special coverage bulletin no. 14882. Seal failure occurred while driving. Engine also exhibits excessive oil consumption since new. Current mileage 120,000
ODI 11062147
Engine · Power Train
This car has had documented excessive oil consumption issues since i bought it used in 2015. Chevrolet will not make right. So far i have had to replace the timing chain and main seal twice due to massive oil leakage and loss. Most recently engine seized up while i was going 70 mph and stopped in the middle of the highway. A very dangerous situation. Even though oil had been changed 1500 miles previously, it was…
ODI 11061944
Engine · Power Train
I purchased a 2013 chevy equinox on 5/2/16. On 1/1/18 with 84,000 miles, i was on the highway with my 4 children and the stability track, reduced power warning flashed, engine malfunction warning, and then a message to stop the engine. I pulled to the side of the highway in 0 degree weather with my and stopped the engine. After waiting over 2 hrs i was towed home. On 1/2/18 chevy's corporate office advised towing to…
ODI 11115871
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 60 mph, a loud clicking noise was present coming from the engine and the warning flash displayed to "shut engine off due to no oil". The vehicle stalled and was towed to the local dealer (matthew hargreaves, 2000 e. [redacted], royal oak mi) where it was diagnosed that the rear main engine seal and cylinder head were faulty and needed to be…
ODI 11072906
Engine
Cold weather caused the pvc vent line to freeze shut. This freezing causes excess crank case pressure. This pressure blew the rear main seal of the engine. We were driving a short distance when this happened. We caught it before the engine seized from lack of oil but no engine lights or low oil pressure indicators came on. Within seconds of parking the vehicle all of the oil in the engine had drained out. If this…
ODI 11064569
Engine
I was driving at 55mph and the red lights came on saying to check engine oil low-i pulled over immediately and my engine was already blown. I get my oil changes every 3000-3500 miles. The mechanic said that the rear seal gasket blew and the engine was gone immediately. I now have a car that i still owe on and i need a new engine at 120,000 miles. Very upset that the price you pay for these cars that all you can get…
ODI 11057521
Engine
On 12/25/2017 my engine failed at 60 mph on the highway. I was almost re-ended by the vehicle behind me due to the rapid deceleration of my vehicle but managed to safely pull to the side of the highway where we waited for roadside assistance in -20 windchills. The engine failure was caused by a frozen pcv valve orifice which pressurized the crankcase and blew the main seal. After replacing the main seal it was…
ODI 11073968
Engine · Power Train
I made an appointment 2013 equinox into the dealer because i was smelling strong exhaust smell in the cab. As soon as i talked to the mechanic he told me it was most likely a cracked exhaust manifold and that it is happening frequently in the equinox models. Then 2 days before my appointment to get my car looked at my check engine like turned on so i parked it and didn't drive it until it was time to take it to the…
ODI 11057752
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My car is cutting off without any warnings in traffic and when parking also at stop lights. I took it to a local shop to have it checked due to the check engine light finally coming on. Only to find out my car had no oil. Note i keep my routine maintenance up on my car due to having a small child. Also cam shaft code my car is out of warranty and i just paid car payment. Reading complaints i see this problem is…
ODI 11054401
Engine
Engine burned a quart of oil per 1,000 miles, had to monitor it regularly. Odometer had just gone over 100,000 miles. The engine has now blown. Had just added a quart of oil because it was low again, and the next day while driving, it started missing, knocking violently, and expelled a large puff of smoke and died. Now will not start and mechanic said there was no oil was in the engine. Apparently this is a known…
ODI 11054021