Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Chevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet Equinox owners have reported 2,987 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 44 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (1,453 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine burning oil (330 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Chevrolet Equinox

Problem Category Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems
1453
Engine Burning Oil problems
330
Crankcase (pcv) problems
199
Check Engine Light On problems
163
Car Stall problems
142
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems
61
Engine Oil Leaking problems
58
Engine Cooling System problems
48
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems
46
Loud Engine Noise problems
45
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems
42
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems
41
Engine Noise problems
36
Engine Stall problems
36
Engine Exhaust System problems
31
Engine Knocking Noise problems
28
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems
28
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems
22
Water Pump problems
18
Engine Failure problems
16
Timing Tensioner problems
16
Radiator problems
14
Service Engine Light On problems
13
Vehicle Overheat problems
11
Blown Head Gasket problems
10
Engine Overheat problems
10
Catalytic Convertor problems
9
Engine problems
7
Engine Grinding Noise problems
6
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems
6
Emission Control problems
5
Coolant Leaking problems
5
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems
4
Engine Funny Noise problems
4
Engine Crank/camshaft Position Sensor problems
4
Diesel Engine problems
4
Oil Pump problems
3
Cooling Fan problems
3
Engine Oil/lubrication problems
3
Engine Gasoline Turbo/supercharger problems
2
Radiator Hose problems
2
Engine Oil/lubrication Pump problems
1
Other Fuel Type Engine Turbo-charger problems
1
Engine Engine Control Module (ecu/ecm) problems
1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Chevrolet Equinox

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Vehicle safety complaint – 2024 Chevrolet Equinox I am reporting a safety defect involving unintended vehicle movement and improper shutdown behavior. While operating my 2024 Chevrolet Equinox, I was able to shut the vehicle off even though it was not in park.   Read details...

The Engine Burning Oil problem

Oil consumption. I have already paid $2,500 to the chevy dealership where I live to replace the timing chain, and it's doing the same thing again. I'm having to continuously put up to three quarts of oil in it every 2 to 3 weeks. The dealership says there is no bulletin on my VIN number.   Read details...

The Crankcase (pcv) problem

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 58 mph, the message “engine power reduced” was displayed, and the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to the nearest exit and to the nearest gas station.   Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle loss motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed.   Read details...

The Car Stall problem

Vehicle stalled while pulling out from stop. Struggled to restart after stalling. Believed fuel problem because engine turning over when start button pushed but not sounding like started like no ignition in engine. When it did start it stalled again. After sitting for a while, vehicle started.   Read details...




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