Three problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2013 Equinox.
Oil indicator and screen flashed message to sop car immediately. I was on the freeway and forced to try to get to the berm. I had to get out of the car and walk to the store from the freeway to purchase oil. A new oil change had just been performed 2000 miles before so the car wasn't due for an oil change yet. This car has the ecotec 2. 4 liter engine and is consuming oil at an alarming rate. It consumed 3. 5 quarts within 2000 miles. This could result in sudden engine failure on the freeway or elsewhere.
The engine does not consume oil properly and uses an excessive amount of oil. The car has had regular and on time maintenance and oil changes. There is no warning or notice when the oil is low and this can cause engine failure while driving and I would have not notice. The Chevrolet dealership says they have seen this a lot in these cars. The dealership said the solution is the car needs new pistons a $2,000 repair. The car has only 72,000 miles on it. The car also needs new timing chains and the dealership said they also see this a lot. Another $2,000 repair. The timing chain problem caused the car to shake violently when braking.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the engine failed several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The camshaft was replaced; however, the failure was not corrected and the vehicle continued to stall. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 64,823.