Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox

It is widely known that this model and year car, 2013 chevy Equinox. Has a mass oil consumption issue due to faulty pistons, along w many other years and makes by gm. I have to check oil every 500 miles; and change it every 2000 miles. Due to the excessive heat created from this faulty engine I've had to replace solenoids many times, the exhaust manifold has cracked twice, but most people that have these cars end up with a blown timing chain and broken engine. I'm simply waiting for my engine to cease working while adding oil vigorously. There is a class action lawsuit that only reimburses people with critical criteria and very few are accepted. The issues are clearly visible and nothing is being done for millions of people that spent their hard earned money on a broken vehicle. I bought my car before any information of this issue was reported. Now slowly some attention is being brought to this problem but mainly from the owners of these vehicles.

My 2013 chevy Equinox started burning oil around 80,000 miles and when I brought in for oil change to chevy dealership the service advisor said some cars burn oil. No big deal they said just keep checking oil and fill if low. So did that for years and now over 120k (170k now) I received letter for recall if I'm under 120k bring car in to fix. But now I'm over 120k miles they won't fix it. So now car is getting worse by the mile and blowing grey smoke out my muffler. I can't believe they won't fix my problem. I should of had them note in comments about my burning oil issue. I now have to put 1 quart in every 1000 miles and the quote from chevy dealership to fix is over $4,000. Even my extended warranty won't cover it saying it's a gm recall and they don't fix when gm should fix it. I have always changed oil every 6,000 miles and paper back up to prove it but that doesn't matter I guess. What a shame because I love my Equinox but now gm won't fix it I probably won't buy another gm car. So still making payments to gm financial for a car that's not work what I owe and with this issue the value of car is next to zero. Need car to make money so I have to fix it.

A year and half ago I lost all of my oil and it blew out my timing chain. I was told that I have bad piston rings and that the ecotec engines with that year wear out very fast. I did not have the money to get the piston rings replaced so I told the mechanic to just replace everything but the piston rings. He just said that I need to watch the oil level and that I could add some if I started to burn oil again. Another year went by and as I was driving on a freeway, I got an error message on my dashboard saying the engine was "powering down" and I started loosing speed very fast. I pulled into a gas station and checked my oil level and sure enough, I had very little oil. So I poured some in and that seem to be ok. A couple weeks later, my Equinox started to smoke when I was driving on the highway. I pulled to the side and popped the hood to see oil spilling onto the manifold. I let the car cool down and added some more oil so I could get to work. A CO-worker of mine helped me investigate and noticed that the timing chain had ate through the guarding which caused the oil to spill out of the top of the guarding.

I took my car into my local chevy dealership due to a check engine light, and it was determined that my exhaust manifold is cracked. After doing research online, this has been a long-term, ongoing issue with this model. As exhaust fumes can leak into the passenger compartment through the vent system (as I was informed by the service technician who told me of the problem), and it has apparently been an ongoing problem for years, I believe this is a safety issue that should merit a recall. My father, who has been an automotive mechanic for most of his life, has told me that this should not happen in a car that is only 6 years old. There would seem to be either a material, or design, flaw that is causing this to happen.

The engine burns oil in between oil changes, the car shakes and stalls. The timing chain is broken, my husband replaced the exhaust manifold due to cracking. This car nickle and dimes you. I'm very shocked that this has not been a recall or anything. Now I am putting my self more in debt because I cannot afford to fix this issue. The car will need a new engine due to all the issues that have been happening. It stalled on me at a traffic light thank god my husband had followed me home from my job. I have read that this is not the first time this has happened. You would think gm would fix this issue. And the warranty that was given with my vehicle was up over a year ago. I tried trading the vehicle in and no dealership that I went to wanted it and they said Chevrolet Equinox's have this issue all the time. I wish I would have done more research before I got the car. I really loved the vehicle until all the stuff that has been happening to it.

I was on the highway and my engine started running rough. Then at the stop light it completely cut off and did not start. When I towed it to the mechanic he said there was no oil in my car. I am very good at my oil changes. The engine light did not give me warnings. I had to replace the gasket rings and other parts. $1900. Now the intake sensor has to be replaced for the second time. The check engine light will not go off. The mechanic says it is the same code and these engines are problematic. My car still cuts off very frequently at stop signs and lights. I I would like to also note that I had to replace the manifold. It cracked.

Burns excessive oil which causes catalytic converter to clog and exhaust manifold to crack and fumes develop in cabin.

2013 2lt Equinox 2. 4l fwd 67000 miles issues: oil consumption issues, uses 2 qts + between oil changes, started at 50k miles, quoted over $2000 to replace pistons, rings, and timing chain (known issue on 2. 4l eco-tec motors, oil and filter always changed on or before time due with dexos 1 valvoline oil and ac delco filter). Possibility of breakdown, engine failure. Recommended replacement of clogged catalytic converter due to oil consumption issue: $800 faulty exhaust manifold starting at 55k miles, cracked, leaking fumes into passenger area, quoted $600 to replace plus recommend replacing engine mounts to prevent future failure: $1000 (known issue on 2. 4l eco-tec motors). Frequent headaches all winter from breathing in exhaust. Faulty transmission shifting starting at 50k miles, clunky shifting at low speeds, quoted over $600 for flush, inspection, sensors and seal replacement. Faulty front axle seal repaired at 55k miles for $300. Getting no where near the advertised and promised 32mpg (average of 22 mpg on hwy trips with eco mode on, 14 mpg in town). Lemon lemon lemon lemon lemon lemon lemon lemon lemon!!!!!!!!!.

Jan 21'st, 2019 my car stalled while driving. Pvc froze up in air intake and the orifice in my intake manifold was blocked. Blew rear main seal and lost all the oil in the car. Timing chain skipped when no oil pressure was present to keep timing chain tight. Service bulletin 14882. Gm says my VIN is not covered. I have photos and videos of proof of issue. I am from canada, so I used a ghost state and postal to get this complaint posted. I live in smithville, ontario, canada. Bring gm to come good for all this.

The pvc valve froze causing the rear main seal to blow. This has now caused damage to the engine. The engine needs to be replaced along with the exhaust manifold. The total cost from the dealer is quoted at $7200. 00. This vehicle also used large amounts of oil. I was driving on a city street when this occurred. The chevy only has 80,000 miles on it.

I purchased this vehicle new and have maintained the recommended service as advised. Vehicle has used excessive amounts of oil between oil changes for the last 2 years and no one can seem to find out where it is going. Listed problem date as today but this has been ongoing. . . . . Have also had to have the exhaust manifold replaced on 3 occasions and no one seems to be able to tell me why on that either? seems with all the complaints there should be a recall in the works!.

Immediately upon starting the car the cabin is filled with exhaust fumes while in park. The exhaust manifold is cracked as in many other 2010-2016 chevy Equinox. This is dangerous and unacceptable on these vehicles, as carbon monoxide is being pumped into the cabin.

The 2013 chevy Equinox burns so much oil in between oil changes that I am constantly dumping oil in. Chevy will not include my year in any service bulletins, making me responsible for repairs that may or may not work and buying oil every week. Also, the oil consumption problem is ruining the engine, leading to a crack in the exhaust manifold, which allows exhaust fumes to leak into the cabin. Especially if I use the heat or air conditioning, the windows have to be cracked for fear that I would gas myself to death.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the service engine and the stability warning light was illuminated. Additionally, while driving at unknown speeds the accelerator pedal was applied but failed to respond and went to the floor and the vehicle loss power. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where informed that there was carbon build up within the air port and exhaust manifold and a higher grade of gas was needed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and opened case number 8-4115305233 and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 114,000. Ap.

When I went out to start my vehicle, it hesitantly started, but when I put it into gear and drove a little ways , it stalled out of nowhere. When I tried to start it up again it wouldn't turn over completely and this stabilitrak warning came up. I had it towed to local auto shop where they told me that some gear in the engine was completely broken and that I needed to replace the whole engine. I keep up with my oil changes and have had no warning as to any problems that could have led up to this. The more I read about this vehicle , the more complaints I see about the same issues I've been having along the way: ie windshield wiper breaking, exhaust manifold replacement and catylitic converter, and overall power train and engine problems. It's not a coincidence that multiple people are having the same problems with these chevy products, and in the name of safety , this company needs to step up and repair or replace these horribly and incompetently made parts. It's absolutely unacceptable that I have a less than 5 year old car that is good for no more than a paper weight right now. We the consumer buy chevy products for dependability , not to constantly have to fix it, and shell out even more money to ensure our safety. And don't tell me (chevy rep) when I call and complain , that it is my fault, because the only fault I see I've made is buying your pos car!!!.

I made an appointment 2013 Equinox into the dealer because I was smelling strong exhaust smell in the cab. As soon as I talked to the mechanic he told me it was most likely a cracked exhaust manifold and that it is happening frequently in the Equinox models. Then 2 days before my appointment to get my car looked at my check engine like turned on so I parked it and didn't drive it until it was time to take it to the dealership. When I got there I let them know that the light had just came on. After inspecting my car they found that the exhaust camshaft actuator solenoid was out of spec. The removed it and replaced it and found a lot of metal shavings on the actuator. R/r intake solenoid and and cleaned more metal shavings off of that. They checked the oil and there was no oil on the dipstick, car is not leaking oil and has been regularly maintained. The service manager at the dealership came out and talked with us and said that we need a full engine rebuild because these cars will start to use oil and the timing chain wears the guide out at then the chain gets worn out and it ruins the entire engine. There was no indicators of issues until the engine is shot. The dealership and gm said that there is a special program for 2010 - 2012 euqinox to fix this problem but because mine is a year newer (2013) that my vehicle doesn't qualify. Not only is the engine totally shot after 117,000 miles and 4 years but the exhaust manifold is cracked right at the the fresh air intake and so it sucks exhaust right into the cab of the vehicle when the heat is running. It is so strong that the windows have to be rolled down to drive it. Not safe!!! super dangerous to be filling the cab with carbon monoxide! not to mention the engine is totally shot due to a designe flaw and could break down on the side of the road at anytime.