Crankcase (pcv) problems of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox

According to our mechanic, our vehicle’s pcv system became clogged and it increased the pressure in our engine and caused the car’s rear main seal to rupture, leading to catastrophic oil loss, loss of power to the vehicle, and engine damage. In our case the entire engine needed to be replaced.

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox equipped with the 2. 4l ecotec engine has been reported to have excessive oil consumption due to several issues: defective piston rings: the oil control rings are prone to sticking and clogging, leading to oil blowby and excessive consumption. Pcv system issues: problems with the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system can create excessive vacuum in the crankcase, contributing to oil consumption. Timing chain problems: the timing chain can stretch over time, leading to misalignment and potential engine damage. Regular maintenance: owners are advised to monitor oil levels frequently and consider using synthetic oil for better performance and longevity. These issues can lead to significant engine wear if not addressed promptly. My vehicle is using too much oil. The 2. 4l eco tec engine is installed in this vehicle. The Chevrolet dealership in rockwall texas texted me that the engine is bad and needs replacing. The vehicle is past is warranty, so the dealership is using that reason, to not fix this issue. The estimated cost to replace the engine is approximately $11000. 00.

Rear crankshaft seal has failed. Engin oil has blown out at bottom of engine and all over underside of car. Oil has covered the exhaust system causing smoke in and outside of car. Leaked engine oil could have ignited and caused a fire that would have consumed the entire car. There appears to be numerous postings on the internet of other chevy Equinox owners with the same problem. There was no prior warning that the crankshaft oil seal was in the process of failure. I personally checked the oil pan drain plug and the oil filter cap, and these were not the issue of the oil leak. Again, from my investigation on the internet sites, it appears to be a common issue with the general motors 2. 4 liter vortec engine in the Chevrolet Equinox car model. This issue can and probably result in total engine failure and need of engine replacement. The repair to replace the rear crankshaft oil seal is very costly and should not be needed on any vehicle with normal wear and use. With my internet investigation there appears to be a design problem with the pcv design and system. The pcv system is prone to clogging and freeze up in cold weather. This can result in excessive internal engine pressure the is a major cause of blowout of the crack shaft oil seal. The temperature at the night before was only 9 degrees. The car was last used under freezing conditions which could have contributed to engine failure.

Pcv valve failed causing the rear main seal to leak. Vehicle is available for inspection. The potential to be stranded in cold weather. While has been inspected by mechanic no warning lights.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the contact observed a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to the pcv valve failure due to oil being forced into the manifold. Additionally, there were metal shavings throughout the engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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.

You must be aware of the problems that the 2. 4 eco-tec engine has in relation to oil consumption and clogged pcv valve in cold weather. When the valve freezes it results in oil loss and engine failure which puts the driver and passengers in a very dangerous situation. I had to rebuild my motor for $3100 and I had to replace the valve 4 different times. Its all about the money and how much gm would have to pay to make this problem right. Instead the NHTSA turns a blind eye to the dangerous problem and instead investigates on why some wiper blades don't work. Do some real investigation by first Equinox oil consumption problems and read some real accounts of owners being put in dangerous situations.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the dealer inspected and diagnosed that there was a leak near the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) main seal. The dealer replaced the pcv main seal and intake. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no open recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

I don't understand on why there can be a recall on a windshield wipers and not a recall on a defect which results in total engine failure while driving. You must be aware of the problems that the 2. 4 eco-tec engine has in relation to oil consumption and clogged pcv valve in cold weather. When the valve freezes it results in oil loss and engine failure which puts the driver and passengers in a very dangerous situation. Its all about the money and how much gm would have to pay to make this problem right. Instead the NHTSA turns a blind eye to the dangerous problem and instead investigates on why some wiper blades don't work. Do some real investigation by first going to the facebook page titled terrain equonix oil consumption problems and read some real accounts of owners being put in dangerous situations.

Living in texas we normally don't have very cold temperatures but this winter we had single digit temperatures and negative wind-chill for several days. My family had no running water or electricity and tried to drive up the road for food (roughly 1/8th a mile) and noticed a trail of oil when we got out. My husband has worked on vehicles his whole life and after some investigating and research determined the pcv valve had frozen which caused the rear main seal to blow. After taking it to a gm dealer we discovered how common the problem was, there was even another Equinox with the same diagnosis (we live in a very rural area so for someone else to have the same issue at the same time says a lot). It was not a cheap fix coming in at $1400. This was not a maintenance issue but a failure on gm"s part with their faulty design and execution of the motor. There are hundreds of other stories I have been able to find with the exact same issue, sometimes causing even more damage than we had. There needs to be a recall or compensation given to those who have found themselves in a real bind from this happening. We are in the process of filing a claim through insurance, so hopefully they can help, but I cannot speak on that yet.

My husband was driving my Equinox downtown st louis, 3 hours away from home and came to a stop light. Car wasn't running right. Shaking and rattling. He got pulled into a parking garage where later it had to be towed. The next day, the body shop told us the pcv valve was clogged or frozed and probably blew the seals. We had to have our car towed 3 hours back to home. There was no warning, no warning lights came on beforehand. I have completed all maintenance on this vehicle and have had no trouble. I have done research on this and this should definitely be a recall. There are thousands of complaints. And in this case left my family straneded 3 hours from home!.

I was out running errands and I noticed the engine was idling rough and it even stalled twice while I was at stop lights. No indication of anything wrong based on the lights (no check engine light, oil light, etc was lit) but after I got home I noticed an oil leak underneath the engine on my driveway. Got to a local mechanic and they recommended a new engine due to the pcv valve freezing (I live in northern us and it's winter) which caused the rear main oil seal to fail and a massive oil leak. Because of that, I was likely driving with low oil pressure, something that the car should have had a system to tell me but didn't. And I've only got 89,000 miles on it! engines shouldn't be failing that quickly.

Vehicle has 111,000 miles on it and consumes 3 quarts of oil between 5,000 mile oil change intervals. We have always had the oil changed when it is due. Another issue is that when I take the oil fill cap off, there is a white milky residue (which indicates that there is moisture in the engine) now, I know that these 2. 4 liter ecotech engines are notorious for pcv issues. Besides the pc issue, the other issue that worries me is that the piston/rings could also be burnt up. The vehicle started stalling out as of last week, then flashed a check engine light. The dtc codes were p011 and p010 which are signals for bad intake and exhaust cam actuator solenoid's or (vvs t variable vehicle timing), my guess is that the oil is so contaminated that it plugged the oil screens on bother actuators causing them to send false signals to the ecm on timing adjustment to throttle ratio. I am not in the market nor can I afford to sell, trade-off, or pay a mechanic thousands of dollars to have this repaired. My question is, will this be covered by gm? or am I stuck with a car and a payment that sits in my driveway and collects dust?.

Rear main seal busted open due to freezing pcv. This year of vehicle is not included in the tbs recall. The cause of the problem, my eingine code, and the repair/the fix, and type of problem is exactly the same as described in tbs 14882. My vehicle should be included in this recall, but it is not.

Pcv unit blew up and blew oil out the back of my engine. It's a common problem with many and gm wont fix the problem. Even the extra new car insurance plan we bought wont cover it. This car is only 5yrs old.

2015 Equinox, 103k miles, pcv system froze and main seal blow out. Oil leaked out very quickly while driving on the interstate, loss of power and a dangerous situation. Bulletin 14882 does not cover my 2. 4l ecotec engine, as it only covers 2010-14 model years. My vehicle has the same exact issue as the recall in the bulletin, yet I am stuck with a $6k bill. My vehicle also has the issue where it burns oil. The low engine oil pressure light did not come on until damage had already occurred. Bulletin 14882 needs to be extended to include further model years. This was a very dangerous situation that has resulted in a significant financial loss. Gm is more than aware of this issue.

The pcv froze and blew the rear main seal. The vehicle was warming up in my driveway.

My car is a 2015 chevy Equinox that I have driven since I picked it up from the dealer with six miles on it. On or about February 8. I started the car in the morning, after running for a few seconds it sounded like the oil was too low. I shut the car off checked the oil, found it low, I put two quarts in and started it again. I checked it again saw it was low, I looked underneath and saw oil on the ground. I towed the car to my regular mechanic, he said it was a rear main seal. During the repair he told me he was researching the car and learned that this is a common problem with this car, and while he is replacing the seal he wanted to clean the pcv system as well. I asked him to do what is necessary to repair the car. After paying over $1000. 00 my mechanic told me that I may want to call gm or NHTSA and try to get reimbursed because this is the same system that was recalled, just a year off. My wife called gm, the person she spoke with agreed that there may be an issue and asked for all documentation, my wife was shocked when the 1st representative told her that they knew about the problem. Then told her that a senior representative will call her back the next. Today that senior representative called her back. I was home when this happened. After she explained what happened and what was done to the car the fist response she got was "since we didn't take the car to a gm dealership there was nothing they could do" she then put me on the phone and I asked him that if the gm dealer fixed it would it be taken care of. ? he then changed his tune telling me that it has not been established that a recall exists. However, he did say that noting can be done just because I read something on the internet. I replied that yes I was doing research, yes, I did find others are having the same problem as the recall. If others are having the same problem. Why not another recall?.

I own a 2015 chevy Equinox that pcv system failed and cause major engine damage. The day issue happened is one of the coldest days in record in the state of missouri. The pcv system froze causing excessive pressure in the engine cause the rear main seal to blow. Once this happen the car start to loose excessive amounts of oil which lead to the engine damage. There is not a oil pressure gauge in the car so there was no way of telling if there was no oil pressure, only a oil light in which it did not come on. How I found out I had the issue is when the engine started hammering. I shut off the engine quickly and had it rolled back to gm. Where I was told that my engine is no good and I need a new one, which cost 7700 to fix. My car had the same issue as describe on the gm 14882 bulletin but still no help with the cost. After speaking with the service manager he tried to get good will warranty since im over my 100,000 mile warranty. But still no help, I have to pay for the engine my self because I still have the loan through gmac. The worst thing about the issue is that the service manager told me that this is a known issue and only certain cars are covered on the bulletin and that the bulletin only ties to the VIN on the car. Well reading up this is a huge issue and so far there are more complains then recall fixes. Someone needs to do something about it.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle started to leak engine oil. The contact had the vehicle towed to the local mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear main seal was leaking due to positive pressure building up in the pcv system however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.