Diesel Fuel System Problems of Chevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet Equinox owners have reported 2 diesel fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common diesel fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's diesel fuel system (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Diesel Fuel System related problems of Chevrolet Equinox

Problem Category Number of Problems
Diesel Fuel System problems
2

Diesel Fuel System problem #1

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that when turning on the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle and the vehicle began to emit a fuel odor from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who repaired the fuel pump module under a coverage from the manufacturer. When diagnosing the vehicle, the dealer stated that the timing chain was stretched and had failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,050.

Diesel Fuel System problem #2

High pressure fuel pump on 2011 chevy Equinox 4 cylinder leaks and contaminates engine oil with fuel.



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