Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox

On 9/25/21, my engine light came on. I went to the dealership. The temperture light and the check oil light never came on. When the service man checked the oil he said there was almost no oil left in the engine. My dashboard said that I had 18% oil. The engine was also making a loud noise and stopping was difficult. The dealership did an oil change and talked to me about having the pistons changed, close to $3,000. I had heard the engine noise once before, I bought the car to the dealership and the service person refused to do an oil change and he did not check my oil. The oil percentage at that time was between 33 and 38%. The service person kept ranting that the company was not going to pay for the oil change it was too early. I have a buyer protection plan that pays for my oil changes. The dealership wants to know how bad the oil consumption problem is so they are having me come to the dealership so they can check my oil in between this oil change. A few days after the oil problem, I received in the mail from gm alerting me for the first time about the oil consumption vrs. Dash board oil consumption usage as indicated by the cars computer. According to one of the service persons, general motors has known about the oil consumption problem but they have not alerted their customers. My warranty has expired, both my husband and I rely on social security as our source of income. This could have been and engine fire, loss of life could have happened. General motors should have issued a recall and alerted their customers of this serious problem, instead of choosing to ignore it. They should realize that a dead customer can not drive a car. If the engine had blown up because of the inaccurate oil reading, alerting the customer sooner may have prevented the problem. Pro active works better than hiding your head in the sand. I am telling you about this problem so that others never experience what I did. This may be the last gm car I ever buy.

The car is having oil consumption problems and makes very loud noises when starting up and idling. I took it to my dealer and was told it probably had piston ring wear and will probably need a new engine due to oil blockage. The car only had 61000 miles and had always been serviced by the dealer for all maintenance on time. I am very disappointed with action from chevy on the problem because the car had been very well taken of and we like the car overall. I just can't afford to replace engines due to poor manufacturing. My dealer had been no help and just acts like it's normal to replace a engine due to oil consumption problems,. I have research a few forums and have found alot of Equinox owners are experiencing the same problems. I always loved chevy but if I have a choice I will never buy again. Thanks.

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the engine oil was changed several times. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,285.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. While the vehicle was idling, an abnormal noise was heard from the engine compartment and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to friendly auto sales (5800 s zarzamora st, san antonio, TX 78211, (210) 927-4300) where it was diagnosed that the camshaft failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the barometric pressure sensor, intake air humidity sensor, sensor reference voltage a, intake air temperature sensor circuit low p11c2 , mask or volume air flow a, intake air temperature sensor two circuit low p0097, 90113 intake air one circuit high input, and p11c2 intake air humidity sensor circuit low voltage failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,986.

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered with a loud sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to winter Chevrolet (3750 century CT, pittsburg, CA 94565) where it was diagnosed with the catalytic converter needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 63,991.

I car is consuming excessive oil. My car was completely out of oil 2 weeks after an oil change, the car was making a loud noise and hesitating when you stepped on the gas. The piston rings and seals are bad. I am 19,000 miles over the warranty. Gm is covering the 2011&2012 model up to 120000 miles. I took it to the dealer and the did an oil consumption test. They called chevy and they would not cover it. They offered to pay 10% of the repair. I owe a lot of money on this car, it is a known failure and there should be a recall.

Gm is aware of an oil consumption issue on 2010my+ chevy Equinox and GMC terrain with the 2. 4l ecotec engine. They have so far issued service bulletins for 2010-2012my to replace the piston rings and timing chain because in this situation, the timing chain can stretch causing it to skip several teeth and cause engine damage. I complained about excessive oil consumption (1 quart every ~1000 miles) to the dealer. The dealer is instructed to do an oil consumption test by gm. 200 miles after we began this oil consumption test, I started the car one morning and there were loud sounds coming from the engine compartment. I called for a tow to the dealer and they said the engine was severely damaged and a new engine is recommended. Gm doesn't want to take ownership for this known issue. Bulletin sb-10058791-5041.

Lifters make loud noise at all times when engine is running.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, there is an abnormal sound of something being dropped coming from under the hood of the vehicle without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,200. Sg.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The stated while driving approximately 3 mph in reverse a load roaring noise emitted from the engine. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to locate the defect. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. Js.