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.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the vehicle had no oil. The mechanic mentioned an unknown tsb issued by the manufacturer for the same failure. The contact received oil changes from rk chevrolet (502 n delsea dr, vineland, nj 08360, [redacted]) for the past four years. The dealer stated that they…
ODI 11278226
Engine
I own a 2015 chevy equinox that pcv system failed and cause major engine damage. The day issue happened is one of the coldest days in record in the state of missouri. The pcv system froze causing excessive pressure in the engine cause the rear main seal to blow. Once this happen the car start to loose excessive amounts of oil which lead to the engine damage. There is not a oil pressure gauge in the car so there was…
ODI 11179838
Engine
Car shuts off while driving. Engine light came on and when slowing down or the car has stopped in traffic on the freeway or at a red light the engine shuts off. Took the car to the shop and unable to determine the issue. Will return it to the shop again for a more thorough inspection. This happened multiple times while driving to work.
ODI 11173136
Engine · Service Brakes
Have had the car less than a year. Had it in the service shop 4-6 times for noisy breaks and squeal in the front coming from engine. Every time you put on the breaks it makes an awful noise. When you turn the car completely off it squeals from the engine. The service manager stated 'it's supposed to sound like that'
ODI 11187280
Engine
Car has 57,323 p0013 was replaced less than one week ago and now it's popping back up with a p0014.
ODI 11184298
Engine
Car stalls while driving, while stopped in traffic car will stall when brake is released and will also stall while pushing the accelerator. Stalls while in drive and reverse.
ODI 11163140
Engine · Power Train
The check engine light, is on i have 50,000 miles it shut off when u come to stop or idle.. Pulled code came back as p0010,& p0011, camshaft position actuator . This car has been excellent cared for. Unexceptionable.. Car was in motion, on the streets, highway s. Cars blowing for me to pull off. Have to drive with flasher to keep cars back to keep from getting rear ended.
ODI 11150787
Engine
Engine stalled several times while driving and just shut off while driving and the check engine light came on. Took the vehicle to have codes checked it showed camshaft position sensor, so had that replaced and the vehicle continued to shut off while driving after that was replaced and the check engine light appeared on again. Took the vehicle to chevrolet dealership to be told that the camshaft position actuator…
ODI 11149809
Engine · Power Train
With out warning my wifes car went into engine power failure mode. The car would not go more then 10 mph. I had the car towed to a chevy dealership. They informed me that the vehicle was four quarts low of its motor oil. They then asked me for all the service records i had to establish a history. They had the oil changes that i did from the dealer, one from a well know auto merchandiser and because i did the most…
ODI 11142725
Engine
I was driving from baltimore to leesburg va for my college classes. While driving in rush hour traffic on interstate 495 near washington dc is when my car suddenly stalled in the middle of traffic. It continued to stall several times and anytime the vehicle was going under 20 mph. This continued until i reached my destination 1-1/2 hours later. Although not in rush hour traffic this continued on my 2 hour return…
ODI 11309240
Air Bags · Body · Engine
Takata recall i was involved in a car wreck on a city street. My car was totaled and not even one airbag deployed. It was a front end collision. I was traveling east about 20-25 miles per hour and s vehicle ran a stop sign going excessively fast. I hit the passenger side of her vehicle. My vehicle spun around 90 degrees and ended up in a ditch hitting a stop sign on drivers side door. Front of my equinox was totaled.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11149545
Engine
On 9/11/18 i was driving thru an intersection and and van pulled in front of me casuing me to brake and my car shut off. Steering wheel locked so i couldn't pull off the road. It took 2 tries to re-start my car and when i put it in drive and pressed on the gas it started sputtering. This is not the first time the car has shut off as i was driving. Previously when i took it to the dealer that said that no codes…
ODI 11128763
Engine
Recall i would start my car after driving it my car will shut off on its own will do this sevrall time thur out the day . Been taking it to get it check they say it might be the oil change but had a oil change and alway put the expensive one on.
ODI 11118185
Engine
Engine stalled in heavy traffic. Restarted after turning ignition off and on. Car kept hesitating every time from brake to gas when trying to move forward from stopped. Check engine light came on with code p0010. Dealer kept it for 4 days and couldn't find the problem, no charge. 10 days late the issue returned. Car stalled 4 times in a few miles of stop and go traffic. Seems to only happen after car sits idling in…
ODI 11096880
Engine
About 4-6 months ago, my car started to jolt every now and again, while driving it, but it never shut off. Last week, when i was backing out of a parking spot, the car died when i shifted it into drive to leave. It took a while to turn back on, but did start up again. On my way home, it shut off again while in motion. Once i got home, the check engine light popped on and i did not drive it again until the next day.…
ODI 11093565
Engine · Power Train
I parked my car on monday night and heard a rattling noise and the engine sounded like it was knocking. I turned it on and off and it started again. The next day i get in to take my two young children to school and the car wouldn't start. I called the dealer and had the car towed and the dealer tells me that i need a new engine. The vehicle has 58,352 miles so it as far i know it should be covered under the power…
ODI 11080936
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While driving 30 mph, the service indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted on its own and was taken to reedman toll chevrolet of springfield (formerly spencer) (located at 840 baltimore pike, springfield, pa 19064, (484) 472-786290) where it was awaiting to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 11112165
Engine
TIMING CHAIN NOISE
ODI 11052054
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the engine seized and the timing belt fractured while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light. The vehicle was pushed to the road shoulder. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the engine was replaced. The manufacturer refused to replace the engine because the contact had the oil changed by an independent mechanic rather than a…
ODI 11096391
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While in motion engine sputters as if running out of gas, a/c shuts down, then engine quits working and car completely shuts off. Battery is working fine; lights, radio, etc. Work. Cannot turn engine over, cannot give gas to engine. Attempted to jump start, engine does not respond.
ODI 11015185
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While in motion engine sputters as if running out of gas, a/c shuts down, then engine quits working and car completely shuts off. Battery is working fine; lights, radio, etc. Work. Cannot turn engine over, cannot give gas to engine. Attempted to jump start, engine does not respond.
ODI 11015183
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While in motion engine sputters as if running out of gas, a/c shuts down, then engine quits working and car completely shuts off. Battery is working fine; lights, radio, etc. Work. Cannot turn engine over, cannot give gas to engine.
ODI 11015179
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. While driving out of a parking space, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to autonation chevrolet north richland hills (7769 boulevard 26, north richland hills, tx 76180 [redacted]) where it was diagnosed with a faulty left solenoid intake. The…
ODI 11000187
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
On two (2) separate occasions my vehicle has stopped dead in the roadway while driving. I lost all power steering, lights, radio etc. I was able to restart the vehicle both times. This could be deadly if i am on a busy road or freeway. I am terrified for my safety, but also for my two year old grandson, family, friends and anyone else who could be involved in an accident if this happens again. My vehicle was leased…
ODI 10748368