Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Chevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet Equinox owners have reported 3,039 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 (1,500 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
1500
Engine Burning Oil problems
330
Crankcase (pcv) problems
203
Check Engine Light On problems
163
Car Stall problems
142
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems
61
Engine Oil Leaking problems
59
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 Shut Off Without Warning problems
28
Engine Knocking Noise 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
Coolant Leaking problems
5
Emission Control problems
5
Diesel Engine problems
4
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems
4
Engine Funny Noise problems
4
Engine Crank/camshaft Position Sensor 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
Other Fuel Type Engine Turbo-charger problems
1
Engine Engine Control Module (ecu/ecm) problems
1
Engine Oil/lubrication Pump problems
1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Chevrolet Equinox

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

The contact owns a 2017 Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced oil consumption failures. While examine the vehicle he contact discover very little oil was present although oil was recently added to the engine.   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

This is a 2025 vehicle with 25,000 miles and the check engine soon light stays illuminated due to a faulty pcv valve or possibly a poorly designed crankcase. The engine code is p04fb and is commonly found as an issue when you do a search.   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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