Table 1 shows 24 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (128 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine burning oil (78 problems).
The vehicles oil needs to be checked every day to make sure the levels are not low. The vehicle has no visible oil leaks on the ground or inside, but the oil levels will drop. With that I have to constantly have oil on hand to make sure I refill it or the engine would be dry. Read details...
2012 Chevrolet Equinox. Constituent writes regarding engine failure due to excessive oil consumption, the consumer was unaware of a recall due to purchasing the vehicle used. The repairs estimated to be nearly $8000. 00 which is the price of the vehicle's worth. Read details...
Pcv freeze-up with blown main rear seal losing all oil almost instantly while driving on the interstate at 70mph in 1 degree f weather. Spent 2. 5 hours on the side of the road in 1f weather in a vehicle with no heat (because the engine was blown) before a tow truck could arrive. Read details...