general problems of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox - part 1

While driving my 2015 Chevrolet Equinox (2. 4l ecotec) in active traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of oil pressure with no prior warning, displaying a 'stop vehicle' message. The sudden loss of engine power created an immediate collision risk. Independent diagnosis confirmed the engine lost all oil. This is a known defect (gm special coverage #14882) where a frozen/clogged pcv orifice causes excessive crankcase pressure, blowing out seals (like the rear main seal and vvt solenoids) and dumping the oil. I called gm, who told me I needed the vehicle to be towed to a local dealership (white allen Chevrolet) refused to perform the gm-mandated manometer vacuum test to confirm the pcv defect, attempting to conceal the root cause of the engine failure. This is the only test I asked them to perform, and I provide my gm case number and the tps number. This known pcv design flaw creates a sudden, highly dangerous stalling condition at highway speeds. It had been very cold in dayton for over a week, something known to cause this problem.

I bought a vehicle from a small dealership as a "as is". My passenger side door shifted. Its does not state on the title and I was not told that it was in a accident. I have had this vehicle about a month now. I have a loan against it.

I am submitting this complaint due to a serious mechanical failure involving the vehicle’s transmission system. The transmission developed a fluid leak that resulted in a sudden loss of proper hydraulic pressure, causing abrupt and unintended vehicle movement while driving. This malfunction created a hazardous driving condition and nearly caused an accident. Given that the vehicle has approximately 77,000 miles, this type of transmission failure is premature and raises concerns regarding a potential manufacturing or component defect. Immediate review and corrective action are requested due to the safety implications of this issue.

Stabili trak needs service every other month and I have had it done over 5 times and am back again getting it serviced. It’s scary especially when it affects the brakes and abs system.

When I was driving down the street, I noticed smoke coming from the hood then flames . I parked off to the side of the road and open the door and took off running away from the vehicle. Loosing everything clothes, phones , jewelry important documents. I paid off the vehicle. Was happy that for once in my life I did something good until that happen so please help on what to do . I know I didn't pay off the SUV for nothing.

I was driving home after picking up my grandson. He was playing on his ipad, and all of I heard something that sounded like a gun shot. Huge pop noise. I didn't know what it was, drove home, didn't think anything of it as I had my grandson. Started to drive my car again and it sounded like there was a door or window open. I check. Nothing. Then thought of the sunroof. Came to a stop and looked at it. Sure enough it shattered. Popped up. Glass is still intact. But shattered.

We have had nothing but issues with our Chevrolet Equinox. The recall that says it is not fixed is actually fixed!! there was no fix when it malfunctioned in the middle of a rain storm and I had to drive an hour and a half very slowly to get home! so we had to have a fixed for it so we took it to motor inn in carroll, iowa, and they put a new windshield wiper on! how did they expect us to go without windshield wipers when they didn’t have a fix at the time? and now we are having issues with our transmission. Our car starts to jerk and lurch forward when we’re driving. It is constantly having the check engine light come on because the engine is burning oil! and sometimes when you shut the vehicle off, it’ll try starting itself again! if you look at all the used car lots around us. It’s nothing but chevy Equinox and I’m betting it’s because people are having so many problems they’re getting rid of them. ! I have a dad with [xxx] and a son that [xxx] and now I’m stuck with a piece of junk! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I have a 2015 chevy Equinox LS. I have had 4 incidents recently of when coming to a stop the car dies. This has happened at red lights and stop signs. One of the incidents a car almost crashed into the rear of my car because of it dying at a red light. The car does not make any noises when this occurs. The car does not display any warning messages. The car does not have any warning lights come on. After the vehicle dies without warning, it does crank back immediately when I turn the ignition to start it. The vehicle has been maintenance regularly since I purchased the car in November 2023. Again there was no warning messages nor warning lights displayed at anytime to warn me or tell me what the issue is. . . . I am an avid user of the Chevrolet app as well as have onstar membership and the information on the app doesn't show anything regarding issues or warnings occuring.

Oil consumption issues, engine failure, does not indicate oil low light when oil is low, catalytic converter failure.

I am constantly having to add oil and get oil changes it burns through oil about 3 quarts every month if not more and it is costing me way more than I should have to be doing and it is a serious problem that something should be done about.

Pcv valve is bad which caused my rear main valve to fail. I have always kept up on my maintenance, paid on my car for 6 years. It was paid off for 2 months and this all happened.

My vehicle has been cranking when trying to turn on. Sometimes when it does turn on, it will engage the anti theft system. It will also turn on my 4-ways, and windshield wipers other times without me triggering these buttons. Sometimes it will say that I don’t have power steering. Other times, my ac will not work. It puts me and my family at risk because if the system is continuously having issues, I worry that something bad will happen while we are driving! I saw that there are other similar complaints online for the 2015 chevy Equinox. I have no dashboard lights on, other than tire pressure light (which my tire pressure is fine, but the sensor for this has malfunctioned as well). This has been an ongoing and worsening issue since January 2024. I purchased the vehicle with no issues in December 2023.

Pcv valve froze forcing pressure to blow the rear main seal while driving. Oil went everywhere yet no engine warning light ever came on, just a strong odor. I did not realize what had happened until I parked and found a puddle of oil trailing me. Fortunately I got it to a mechanic in time before the engine locked. However, gm has posted service bulletins and acknowledges this defect yet has not issued a recall. In terms of safety this could cause you to be stranded in an unsafe location or unsafe conditions such as below freezing temps with no heat while waiting for a tow truck assuming you have cell reception to call one.

I was driving to work and when I stopped at a stop light my vehicle stalled. It started up again and wheni went to park it at work, it stalled again. It started again and did not experience any more stalling after that incidence. No check engine light ever came on, however I decided to have it checked over anyway as I did not think it should be stalling. That is when I had the repairs done.

Timing chain issues.

My car runs hot (even with all of my fluids). If I drive "too far" (25-30 mins) driving over 55mph while it's hot outside, my check engine light comes on, all the gauges in my car start going back and forth. A couple different alarms will go off (service all wheel drive system, service stabilitrak, service park assist) . My engine revs and my car will start jerking. Sometimes my car won't even start back up right away. My car jerks going up hills. For close to two years my radio and back up camera stopped working, and out of nowhere it started working fine. My tires often lose air. My windshield wiper motor has gone out twice.

The paint on my car started bubbling and falling off I contacted my local chevy dealer who told me too bad its outside of the warranty , the paint is defective.

The wipers stop working during use and wiper transmission or bushings have to be replaced frequently. It had happened in 05/2020 12/20 and now 3/21. Wipers stop working while driving, extremely dangerous.

The vehicle has a exhaust smell in cabin. The fumes are concerning because it's could cause carbon monoxide poisoning. This is not safe and gm should do something about this. I review numerous forms and this seems to be a problem for a lot of people. This could cause serious health issues.

When I crank my car to let it run before driving off, the doors automatically lock when I attempt to get back in the car. My car is then left running with the doors locked and I have to call for assistance.

With not quite 63,000 miles the check engine light keeps coming in and I get alerts from on-star. My mechanic looked it up and an occurring problem with this yr. Its a valve that sends oil to the dual cams. . . It had no power and was using way more has and oil than usual. . . This is the 4th time in a month it has been looked at. . . It also seems to have the lurching tranny problem ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.

Vehicle making a rattling sound for a few days when driving at low speed and stopped when at high rate of speed on all roads. Low oil light never indicated oil was low. It was still at 8 percent when I took it in and had miles to go until my next oil change. I never go over the miles and always change my oil. The mechanic indicated it was a known problem with chevy Equinox to burn excessive oil and to eventually have to repair the pistons or engine. Called art moehn where I bought it and several other chevy suvs and they said my VIN isn't covered under the 150000 warranty for this known problem. He advised it didn't come out of the factory that was known for this problem. I told him their is a class action lawsuit for this exact problem and indicated vehicles from 2010 - 2017 are also having this problem. Than, he changed his tune on nothing he could do and offered to monitor my oil every 1000 miles and if it's burning excessive oil and needs pistons or a new engine due to this it will be my cost.

Check engine light came on got a notification from onstar stating that engine and transmission system issue has been detected. Also when I shut down my vehicle and restarted it the starter keep making this sound like it wanted to start and did not then did. Then I got a message on the dash saying that something was wrong with power steering.

Windshield wipers failed while driving in a severe thunderstorm on the highway, was told at the dealership that this failing is a "common issue".

Front windshield wipers stopped working while driving in middle of a rain storm. Probably the wiper transmission or link. Only 45,000 miles on the car!!!.

On 4-14-29 my car stalled while driving multiple times. I had it taken in to a gm dealership on 4-15-19 and they stated that there was an engine oil consumption issue thru the piston rings that has caused extensive damage. There proposal was either a $3500 fix or a new engine for $7000. I called gm myself (compaint reference #9-5184949906) and they stated that is a known problem and currently under investigation but that my VIN number was not included on the recall list to have it fixed. They informed me to save reciepts upon payment for any repairs I had done incase later in the future there was a recall. I was advised to discuss my issue with the customer experiece manager at the dealership for some resolution. Upon discussion with them they stated there is nothing they can do at this time as they can only fix "known" issue with permission from gm. The dealership also advised that it would be ridiculous for me to pay $7000 to have another engine added into my vehicle as this engine would more than likely have the same issues. They advised me to rent a car until I could decide what to do. The rental car was $55/day equaling to $1650 a month which is not feasible. I had to pick up my car today from the dealership as I need transportation to and from work as I work 45min away and there is not another option at this time. I was given a paper with details of work needed from dealership that I will save for future reference. On my way home my car stalled multiple times again. It does indeed turn over and restart once dead, but this poses a huge safety hazard to not only myself but other drivers on the street as well. Hope there is some resolution to this as I have read multiple complaints online from other drivers with the same car, specifically the 2. 4l ecotech engine, which is what I have. Thank you for your time.

2015 well maintained, always garaged vehicle. Was driving on highway at 65 mph when sunroof shattered. No damage to my car ever. Sunroof shattered out of no where.

The airbag light came on and then the car got stuck in park. Now the key want come out the ignition. Took it to the dealer he said the passenger airbag module needs to be replaced and the battery terminal needs to be replaced.

The key has broken out of the key fab with both sets of my keys since owning the vehicle (less than 4 years). The first broken when clicking the small silver circle button to unlatch the key. It then broke off, with multiple pieces scattering across my driveway. The second issue was today when I was driving. My keyfab, 2 keys (for work and home) and automatic starter dropped in my lap with my key still in the ignition. This key has been used for only about 9 months as I used my previous key until it broke.

Takara recall was driving during a really bad rain storm 65 miles an hr and when wipers stopped working thought we were going to die cars and semis honking we dident know what happened but seams to have a recall on this on 2013 but not 2015 I can assure you my life was flashing before my eyes and someone is going to pay to fix this and it wont be me recall the 2015 wiper problems.

Having a problem with my 2015 Equinox. . 2 days ago my interior light for my stereo and ac went out. . Me thinking it will come on after turning the car off nope didn't work im frustrated because its cold and I can't use my heat or cold air me led screen is on so I can see the time and temp but I cant adjust the volume for the stereo or the fan in the car just the steering wheels volume works and controls are fine still able to receive calls. . Whats wrong? ive had the car less then 2 months and already giving me my 1st project no bueno!!.

I pumped gas this am, was sitting at a light car cut off and transmission light came on. Now still on want go off.

While driving car starts to sputter and stalls, just shuts off, both on city streets and highway. While going 70 mph it just stopped. We were lucky no one was driving right behind us or we would have been plowed over. Called chevy corporate on at least 2 different occasions. They document and that’s as far as it goes. This is a random occurrence. It gets better and is fine for a while and then all of the sudden the issue starts again. We have changed gas, changed gas cap, & have had 2 timing solenoids replaced (all on different occasions) all of this seems to work for a bit and then the issue starts back. There is no warning when this happens. We have had the vehicle at an independent service center last year and it is now currently at another service center. It is just a matter of time before it stalls on the highway and someone gets killed. I’ve added the 1st initial time this happened (below). But there have been many more with the most recent being yesterday, may 25, 2021.

Water in floor board on driver side! happened more than once. This time it's bad! had it checked out at the dealer but, they couldn't fine out what was wrong! looked it up and it's been happing to quite a few of these cars from 2007 on up! it's been a problem for awhile! can you fix the problem?.

Check engine light came on. Took to dealership yesterday. Found that rodents had eaten through wire to oxygen sensor causing it to arch. Told us this was the second vehicle they had repaired with this damage yesterday. Suspicion that non-petroleum based wire causing rodents to eat wires. Arching can cause fires. We are senior citizens on fixed income. Had bought extended warranty to protect us from unexpected repairs, but were told this was not covered. If they are manufacturing wire covering in something like soy oil that attracts rodents, how can we be held responsible. Luckily no one was hurt in this incident except in the pocketbook. Someone else may not be so lucky.