2015 Chevrolet Equinox Engine 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
- engine light · 14 records
- check engine · 12 records
- light came · 6 records
- camshaft position · 6 records
- main seal · 5 records
- several times · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Car is burning oil at abnormally fast rate. I have been driving with quart of oil in my car at all times since finding out about existing problem with earlier model year vehicles and noticing the pattern in my vehicle. Check engine light and reduced engine power notification came on while driving on highway. The stability track notification came on as well. I am now being told by local mechanic that i may need a new…
ODI 11308961
Engine · Power Train
I have 2015 chevy equinox that is shutting off with intermittent engine light coming on . Truck is driving rough feels as if it wants to stall while i'm driving.
ODI 11300568
Engine · Power Train
Car is only 4 years old and has chevy service department certified bad timing belt. Car has verifiable routine maintenance upkept. This is likely a manufacture's defect.
ODI 11291682
Engine
2015 equinox, 103k miles, pcv system froze and main seal blow out. Oil leaked out very quickly while driving on the interstate, loss of power and a dangerous situation. Bulletin 14882 does not cover my 2.4l ecotec engine, as it only covers 2010-14 model years. My vehicle has the same exact issue as the recall in the bulletin, yet i am stuck with a $6k bill. My vehicle also has the issue where it burns oil. The low…
ODI 11290196
Engine
Engine seized while driving at 50 mph causing loss of power steering and power brakes and leaving my wife stranded on the side of the road. Seems that the pvc system plugged causing rear main seal to blow out and loose all the oil. Gm has issued a bulletin "14882" that covers 2010-2014 model years. Our chevy equinox is a 2015, so the same issue seems to follow later models.
ODI 11287385
Engine
The pcv froze and blew the rear main seal. The vehicle was warming up in my driveway.
ODI 11280677
Engine
No warning engine light came on and vehicle stalling (p011 and p016 codes) took to automotive repair shop new engine refurbished $5000 new $10,000 unfortunately no funds for either just over 100,000 miles and still owe $13,000 i understand these are the same issues that have been noted in first generation vehicle. I now have to look for a replacement vehicle while paying for one that does not work.
ODI 11292055
Engine
2015 chevrolet equinox intermittently sputtered and stalled at stop signs and stoplights. After stalling need to put car n 'park' before restarting. Car stalled several times after initial stall. Car also sputtered and almost died several times during freeway rush hour traffic when i took my foot off the gas. I had to put the car in 'neutral' and revved the engine to ensure the engine kept running. This could have…
ODI 11258727
Engine
For a few days my car was running rough then while driving down the road about 45 mph it suddenly lost power and really began running rough. There were no warning lights, nothing. I pulled over and turned the car off and then turned it back on. It still was running rough. At this point the check engine light came on and a message popped saying the engine was running at reduced power. I drove 1/2 mile at ~ 15 mph to…
ODI 11252378
Engine
The vehicle stalls upon going a slow rate of speed as when backing out of a driveway, driving in a parking lot, or stopping and trying to perform a turn on a city street. It can also stall on the interstate if you idle while slowed due to traffic stops. You have to turn the car off and restart the vehicle. It stalls about 3-4 times a trip. Several times a day. The check engine light is on.
ODI 11242977
Engine
CONSUMING OIL SUPER FAST
ODI 11242344
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While the contact's daughter was driving 60-65 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning. Also, the engine power reduced message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the timing chain skipped a tooth and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact called parks motors (11987 us-54, augusta, ks 67010, [redacted]),…
ODI 11234191
Engine
Our 2015 chevrolet equinox with 62,900 miles stalled multiple times while in reverse backing out of our driveway. No engine light showing. While stopped at a traffic light on a major street and intersection, the car stalled a few times. You have to give it gas when shifting from park to drive to avoid stalling. After 1 day, the check engine light came on. It was time for an oil change so i had them check the code.…
ODI 11229117
Engine
Camshaft position actuator solenoid this happens as soon as we turn the car on, put it in drive and begin to accelerate. It also does it when we are idling at a stop light or stop sign the engine with start to jump as if it's not reacting to the accelerator. While we are traveling down the road you can feel the car jump as if it's trying to stall itself. We have to put the car back in park to start it so if this…
ODI 11220820
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle started with a check engine light. Vehicle has 46000 miles. When cold, engine stalls at random stops at a light, parking lot, drive thru. Vehicle must be put into park and restarted causing a safety hazard and driving danger. Code flashes p0011. Dealer stated vehicle needs new sensor. $300 repair. This problem should be a recall, as a stalling problem is a saftety hazard and should be reimbursed by gm.…
ODI 11217745
Engine · Unknown Or Other
On 4-14-29 my car stalled while driving multiple times. I had it taken in to a gm dealership on 4-15-19 and they stated that there was an engine oil consumption issue thru the piston rings that has caused extensive damage. There proposal was either a $3500 fix or a new engine for $7000. I called gm myself (compaint reference #[xxx]) and they stated that is a known problem and currently under investigation but that…
ODI 11197075
Engine · Power Train
Oil consumption issue. Chevrolet's definition of oil consumption issue is using a quart (or more) within 2000 miles (or less) . Other companies would define this as an issue but chevrolet does not see this as an issue. My car has shut off while in motion on a main road 7-9 times. It has also occurred in parking lots. I have to attempt multiple times for my car to stay on to get off of the roadway. It happens in…
ODI 11257868
Engine · Power Train
While at idle, the car stalled. Was able to restart the engine but as soon as i took my foot off the break and pressed the gas, the car would stall again. Had it towed to the dealership and they diagnosed it as a misfunctioning intake camshaft solenoid. Part was replaced. This same issue has been reported numerous times. This needs to be recalled before serious injury occurs. My kids were in the car with me when…
ODI 11190154
Engine
Two weeks ago my car died while backing out of a parking space. I had the issue diagnosed at a mechanic, and the code came back as' p0010 - bank 1 intake camshaft position actuator electrical circuit had a fault.' took my car to the dealership and they replace it for free. On the dealership receipt it says 'replace camshaft position actuator solenoid valve.'
ODI 11187309
Engine · Power Train
Purchased my equinox a year ago june 2019. The car was doing fine up until about the 2nd month mark i had it. The car began to have a very rough and jerky stop. I brought it to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. I got a oil change at least every month due to my job and having to drive frequently. In march i noticed my car was idling rough but drove ok. While leaving work i was stopped at a red light my car…
ODI 11203918
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
In mid-december 2018, we purchased a used one-owner 2015 chevy equinox from a small dealership in jenison michigan. It had about 113k miles. Less than 3 months later, in early march of 2019, the vehicle suddenly started smelling of gas, rattling, stalling. I immediately drove the vehicle less a few miles to our local mechanic. After the mechanic examined the vehicle, it was determined that the engine had failed and…
ODI 11207397
Engine
I was driving down a hill in motion and i was attempting to make a right turn. My chevy equinox shut off as i made the turn. My truck stopped and my back end was in the lane i was attempting to leave. The front end was on the street i tried to turn on. So i immediately tried to start the equinox. I took four times for it to start. This has happens at least twice a week. I'm terrified to get on the local highway.…
ODI 11192632
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car started rattling, shaking, stalling with no indication beforehand of any problems. It was discovered that there was excessive oil consumption, resulting in using all but one pint of oil since oil change 2 1/2 months prior, less than 2000 miles since oil change. Engine damaged and fuel pump needs to be replaced. No indications that oil was getting low, no lights, no smoke, no smell, no leaks, no hesitation. While…
ODI 11189775
Engine
I have not had this car a year yet and it stalled on me twice while i was backing out of the parking lot. Luckily there was no ca parked in front of me so i had to pull out straight to drive. I drove for maybe another 20 minutes and the car stalled on me twice while i was sitting at a red light. The car started back up and then stalled on my while i was driving on the city street. I have a full tank of gas, 46% oil…
ODI 11180211
Engine · Power Train
My car is a 2015 chevy equinox that i have driven since i picked it up from the dealer with six miles on it. On or about february 8. I started the car in the morning, after running for a few seconds it sounded like the oil was too low. I shut the car off checked the oil, found it low, i put two quarts in and started it again. I checked it again saw it was low, i looked underneath and saw oil on the ground. I towed…
ODI 11184930