Chevrolet Equinox Complaints (2015)

680 consumer complaints on file.

#11499355December 29, 2022
ENGINE
My SUV uses a lot of oil. I'm not sure where it is going. Also my brakes squeal something awful. ever since I had the car.And it stalls most everytime I stop at red lights or when I park. My check engine light is on all of the time. It simply will not operate at those low speeds. The engine starts to lag and idle really bad. I ran the codes and it said it was the camshaft positioning sensor. I've owned the SUV for 18 months. I don't know what the lemon laws are where I live, but I believe it's a total lemon.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499397December 29, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed a massive oil leak underneath the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed an oil seal leak. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499144December 28, 2022
ENGINE
Engine failed as a result of a constant oil leak. My and others safety was put at risk because the engine died while I was traveling on the road. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. There was no warning lamps or messages.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498867December 26, 2022
ENGINE
Do to excessive oil consumption and cold weather the engine is done and has to be replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498905December 26, 2022
ENGINE
PCV system freezing and plugging resulting in increased pressure causing excessive oil leak and potential engine failure. Pulled oil dipstick and release excessive pressure, however icing and freezing within the system continues to occur.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497381December 14, 2022
ENGINE
Car all the sudden died while driving and wouldnt start back up. Took it to my mechanic to find out it was very low on oil and timing chain slipped. Both oil consumption and timing chains are common issues in this car. No indication of low oil on the dash and had just added oil the week before. Also had to fix the rear main seal awhile back which caused my car to just stop while driving which is also a common issue due to the design of the pcv.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497398December 14, 2022
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
my 2015 Chevrolet equinox 2.4l ecotec AWD vehicle with 102k miles had a massive oil leak in jan.2022, when it was -22 deg. f outside. The car was at work outside, and my drive home was about 7 miles. When I got home, I decided to check the oil on the dipstick and it was empty. The whole underside of the chasis was oil splattered. I added 3 quarts of oil and started the car up and oil was poring out of the rear main seal. I trailered it to a chevrolet dealer, and they said the pvc frozen up. The engine and subframe will need to come out.This was an expensive repair. This vehicle does burn oil. It does not leak oil thou. The engine oil light never came on during the ride home. I am glad I checked the oil, because the engine would have quit running on the freeway somewhere.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497135December 12, 2022
ENGINE
My 2015 Equinox started having issues over the summer. In July it had a stuttered drive to it, a lot of little hiccups in the ride. I took it in and was told the oil was bone dry despite having changed it a few months prior. I had the oil changed, and then 2,001 miles later the car died entirely, which was roughly two months after that oil change. Once again, they told me the oil was bone dry. I was told that the car had excessive oil consumption and it had essentially killed the engine. I contacted GM and they acted like they had no reports of this problem, even though a simple google search yields an impressive amount of excessive oil consumption complaints that lead to engine failure around the mileage I'm at. (111,000 miles, just paid it off a month prior too.)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11493794November 16, 2022
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS MADE RELATED TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11493423November 14, 2022
AIR BAGS
When starting my vehicle I get a message on the dash that service is needed for the airbag. I took my vehicle to a chevy dealer and a diagnostic test was performed. I have not had the work done at this time. However I know it is needed and in the process of scheduling an appointment. I have always owned Chevy's and have never had a problem with the airbags. I know this is a safety issue and should be a concern for the company. I truly think this should be on the recall list. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11492878November 9, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel shut off does not work properly, extra fuel will spill out before the station's gas nozzle shuts off. Happens at every gas station, every time. Spilling fuel is a significant safety issue and environmental concern. Very surprised there hasn't been a recall yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11492661November 7, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that a month after having an oil change performed on the vehicle, he noticed that the engine had consumed 2 quarts of oil. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he had been adding a quart of oil every1,000 - 2,000 miles. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11492403November 5, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The 2015 Equinox has transmission problems. While driving the transmission will stop working and you have to turn off the motor and wait a few minutes and restart the motor for the transmission to shift into Park reverse and drive again. It happened on a road with no shoulder and traffic behind me I had to shut off the motor put it in park and wait a minute and then restart the motor for the vehicle to be able to move again!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491567October 31, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Car stalling when taking off from a stop causing dangerous situations. I had a 2013 of the exact model and it did the same thing. GM has an issue with the intake sensors that needs to be addressed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490656October 24, 2022
ENGINE
Engine system making noise, the vehicle did not sound right, but no warning lights. I took vehicle in for oil service, told it was not time for an oil change even though 50% of the oil was consumed with only about 600 miles driven (last service 89275 mi, now 89889 mi). Service center topped off my oil but warned the system is burning more oil than it should with no signs of a leak.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489780October 18, 2022
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the contact heard rattling sounds coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact pulled over but saw no issues with the vehicle. Once the contact started driving, she immediately noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and the vehicle started overheating. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, and the contact was informed that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under warranty. No assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 151,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487896October 4, 2022
ENGINE
It's has oil consumption problem issuse because the added 3 quarts of oil and it still wouldn't show on the dipstick
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484240September 13, 2022
ENGINE
High engine oil consumption, timing chain system failure resulting g in catastrophic engine failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484090September 12, 2022
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper module needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that she needed to pay out of pocket for the replacement part and seek reimbursement from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482984September 6, 2022
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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