2016 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
- 24
- 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 24 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- warning lights · 5 records
- where bought · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Visibility/Wiper
The timing belt on my engine went out resulting in my vehicle dying whenever my car idled low. If i didn?t constantly give it some gas, the car would shut off. This would happen at red lights and stop sign where i couldn?t give the car gas, so i?d end up stopping in the middle of an intersection with incoming traffic. I had to get my car repaired and two different mechanics (one at a chevy dealership) said that…
ODI 11307847
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet equinox. While driving at 15 mph, the vehicle hesitated with no warning light illuminated. After arriving home, the contact inspected the vehicle and became aware of an oil leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a clogged pcv valve. The contact was informed that the…
ODI 11307588
Engine · Power Train
Pcv valve froze causing rear main seal leak. Car began to leak excessive oil.
ODI 11300733
Engine
Excessive oil consumption without any warning lights drove car with no oil in engine
ODI 11300807
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Vehicle was parked,started fine backed up out of space. When pulling forward the warning busser came on and display read stabil track. Pulled to side of road and turned off engine after 2min. I restarted engine, the warning stayed on. Drove about 3 miles to dealership,was told to drive it as appt not availble till tues. Engine slowed down could only get to 35mph. After another 5miles it started working so we were…
ODI 11292010
Engine
On december 10th, 2019, as i was driving home from work on interstate 694 in arden hills mn, the engine started making a grinding noise, and then eventually stalled. No warning lights indicating a problem ever came on. I had it towed to the nearest chevrolet dealersship, and 2 days later was informed by them that the engine had run out of oil, and i would need a new engine that would cost me $8500. After doing some…
ODI 11296620
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
While driving the vehicle, it will randomly turn off. I will then have to place the vehicle in park, turn off the vehicle, and restart it in order to begin driving again. This happened while turning.
ODI 11265492
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought my car brand new from the dealership and it's been causing issues from day one. At first, it was the bluetooth, then it was my windshield wiper, then my camshaft, and now my ca feels like the transmission is going out. I have done all the repairs with the dealership, however my last service made me not trust them no more. They claimed to have replaced the camshaft, but my car still drives the same way and…
ODI 11277623
Engine
Engine burns oil... Suv actually shut off on me while driving and when i took it to the shop, it was found to have no oil. Luckily it shut off when i was by myself without my family while at a red light and not when i was driving. This is a known gm issue with older equinox's and nothing has been corrected. Someone is going to get seriously injured or killed bc of this issue! It is well documented that a lot of…
ODI 11256032
Engine
Pvc tube froze cause rear seal to break causing engine to lose all oil. Luckily i was parked and noticed the oil. No warning lights or sensors lit up. When talking to dealer and others many equinox this year have had this issue, even tho general motors is aware of the issue it was still my responsibility to pay 1800.00 to fix it
ODI 11206762
Engine
Driving down freeway. Car stopped working no warning light or warning. Barley got it off the road and out of traffice. Ends up it the rear mantle fold which in turn made the engine stop working. Vehicles needs whole new engine.
ODI 11182449
Engine
Pvc tube froze cause rear seal to break causing engine to break. Happened while driving car made a noose and stopped working. No warning lights or sensors lit up. Happened on a busy freeway. When talking to dealer and others many equinox this year have had this issue
ODI 11176649
Engine · Power Train
I was driving down a highway at 65 miles per hour my engine started to flutter when noticing that i pulled over right away and my engine shut off. I had to have my vehicle towed to the dealership after the dealership took a look at it they realized it was a pcv clog from condensation getting in to the pcv valve. I have 72000 miles on my vehicle so there is no more drive train warranty i bought the extended warranty…
ODI 11173142
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 20 mph and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the engine and the vehicle regained normal function. The contact drove the vehicle to buff whelan chevrolet ([redacted], sterling heights, mi 48313, [redacted]) where it was…
ODI 11173243
Engine
Driving on the nj turnpike january 22 2019 freezing cold out day 15' and my car just dies. I came to a rolling stop on the side of the road. Tried starting car and nothing, then i hear a grinding noise as i turn the key, get out and open the hood. I turn key again and i hear this grinding noise again. No warning lights no indicators nothing. Call aaa but they can't pick me up on the turnpike needs to be a separate…
ODI 11245519
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Drove car 10 miles, then took a left turn and everything shut off and wheel locked. No power or any warning signs of a break down. Restarted car and was able to drive again. Took in for a check up and they were not able to 'recreate the instance'.
ODI 11163516
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel went black. The vehicle was taken to moss bros. Auto group ([redacted], moreno valley, california 92555, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. Afterwards, the power steering seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle would not restart when…
ODI 11154622
Air Bags · Engine
Passenger air bag alarm goes off when seat is empty and occasionally the passenger air bag turns off while an adult passenger is in the seat due to a faulty connector. This happens sporadically during all types of driving, idling or while parked. The concern that during an impact the faulty connector will cause the passenger side airbag to not deploy while a passenger is in the seat is highly worry some and even…
ODI 11266665
Engine
After ignition started and placed in reverse the car would then shut off while in reveres. It would also shut off while in drive. But only while first taking off. Every time it happened i was on regular roads and in parking lots. Fuel tank full
ODI 11120401
Engine
The car consumes massive amounts of oil, like the previous model years. No warning is given that the vehicle runs out of oil causing damage to the pistons, timing chains and engine. Gm dropped the power train warranty to 60 k knowing that these vehicles have had this issues since 2011- to current. The failure happens at 58-60 k miles making it the customer's responsibility to pay for this enormous repair. In talking…
ODI 10995889
Engine · Power Train
Car started smelling horrible anytime it was running, would make me and my kids physically sick breathing the air coming inside the vehicle.my daughter had pneumonia 4 months ago, and my husband had a severe case of pneumonia 2 weeks ago. Not to mention all the respiratory related problems in the last year the entire family has been having. Chevy would not look at my car, i called multiplke times telling them my car…
2 injuries
ODI 10886153
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Please reference nhsta complaint number 10862571,10865740 see attached document that was sent to g.m. This vehicle made my family sick. I had to picket dealership where i bought car, because g.m head quarters closed the case and left me with this toxic vehicle. A lot has happened in my quest to have the car replaced. A gm dealership where i did not buy car from, bought me out of my lease and got me into a new…
2 injuries
ODI 10870530
Engine · Unknown Or Other
This vehicle made my family sick. I had to picket dealership where i bought car, because g.m head quarters closed the case and left me with this toxic vehicle. A lot has happened in my quest to have the car replaced. A gm dealership where i did not buy car from bought me out of my lease and got me into a new vehicle. I physically picketed dealership i bought car from and other gm dealerships to get my point across.…
2 injuries
ODI 10865740
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes leaking into driver cabin, horrible toxic odor, family got sick from being inside of vehicle. Stationary, or in motion. Toxic odors and same health effects when not running. Oder on clothing, hair, skin. Immediate adverse health symptoms associated with being in vehicle are headache, chemical taste in mouth, sore throat. I noticed condition 1/22/2016 but it was present prior to this as i do not use…
ODI 10862571