Crankcase (pcv) Problems of Chevrolet Equinox - part 2

The pcv is popping out which is causing all the oil to drain out and causing expensive repairs and leaving the car dead on the road ther needs to be a recall on this.

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After taking excellent care of this vehicle with regular oil changes, the car suddenly had engine failure on the highway. Was luckily able to pull over. Turned vehicle off then on and car was in safety mode to get to mechanic. This was 2022. Addressed rear main seal at a cost of 1900$. Then in March of 2023 vehicle suddenly was leaking excess oil. Pcv orifice is plugged and it was cleaned. Pressure test and found that it was producing 7 pounds of pressure instead of 2! now we need to replace engine! this definitely a safety issue and I am concerned that there has not been a recall. This could have resulted in a crash on the highway or a engine fire!.

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Rear main engine seal failure due to blocked pcv system on 2. 4 liter dohc. There is no gm maintenance schedule that informs the vehicle owner that this need regular maintenance in cold climate exposure. A 2015 gm technical service bulletin, tsp 14882 refers to excess water/oil in pcv and a 2019 gm diagnostic bulletin, tip 19-na-021 refer to oil leak from rear of engine in exposure to cols weather. This is an obvious gm known issue with the pcv system that they have done nothing about and cost the vehicle owner a large repair bill. Mine was around $3900. No guarantee after the repair that this will remedy the situation from occurring again.

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I am a recent 2017 Equinox owner with a 2. 4l ecotec engine. I purchased the vehicle 9 months ago and have put less than 30k miles on it since owning the vehicle. On Tuesday, 1. 31. 23, while driving to a work appointment on a busy interstate my Equinox seemed to have a power failure and started making a noise. I proceeded to move toward the shoulder of the highway and before I could get to the shoulder, a warning light came on that there was low oil pressure, to stop the vehicle. Before I could safely get all the way to the shoulder, the car shut off and the engine ceased. From the time my vehicle started making noises, to it ceasing on that 4-degree weather day, was bout 6 seconds. The mechanic states the engine is ceased and that it would be about 10k for a remanufactured engine installed. No guarantees that this would not happen in the future as this is a manufacturer's defect in the size of the pcv system that is on vehicles with this motor, the 2. 4l ecotec . The mechanic states that the rear engine seal has failed. This was caused by the defective pcv valve being too small which causes excessive pressure to build up and the rear main engine seal to fail. This is a known issue for vernal motors. There are literal thousands of people in this same situation, and I could have been killed by oncoming traffic had I not been able to get to the shoulder all the way. I have documents relating to this system failure and copies of the bulletins that gm has issued their dealerships, however the file is too large to attach here. Please email me for documentation.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle made abnormal rattling sounds that progressively became louder. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact pulled into a parking lot and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated she lifted the hood to inspect the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated upon restarting the vehicle, the message "oil pressure low . Turn engine off" was displayed. A towing agent informed the contact that oil had leaked significantly underneath the vehicle while she was driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear main seal blew out, causing the engine oil leakage. The dealer informed the contact the cold weather had frozen the pcv, which then became cluttered and blew out, causing the rear main seal to blow out. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 65,550.

The dealer service that repaired the vehicle said the positive crank ventilation system (pcv) froze up and there was no where for the pressure to go so it blew out the rear seal. General motors knows about the problem because they sent out a service bulletin no. 14882. It is a recurring problem with the 2. 4 l engine. The car started making a loud noise and we made it home but oil just started spraying out underneath. Thankfully we weren't strand on the side of the road. 4 quarts of oil leaked out on our garage floor. We had a sensor replaced in November and the light stayed out for awhile this happened around January 28th and it was very cold that day. We do have the receipt from the repair, it cost over $2500. 00. Now more dash lights came on, the service department said it's the link assembly rear stabilizer shaft and also the antilock brake system. We have no all wheel drive! the car is sitting in the garage!.

Loss of engine oil due to frozen pcv when driven in subzero blowing out rear main seal this is a common problem and design defect known by gm can cause complete engine failure and safety related issues. I have yet to have this repaired but I assume the price will be substantial.

My rear main seal blew out and leaked all my oil out of my engine, due to my pcv being clogged or frozen, causing it to lose power and knock really loud. There was no warning light for the pressure build up or for low oil until it blew out the seal. This could of caused me an accident on the highway at 65mph if the engine had locked up due to no oil. There is a special service bulletin for the issue that states the pcv (positive crankcase ventilation) may become clogged or frozen in extreme cold, causing a build up of pressure, leaking oil and causing the rear main seal to fail. Repairs for my vehicle were for the rear main seal replacement, cleaning my pcv system and replacing the oil, all done at the dealership. This really can be a dangerous situation when it happens and could cause the engine to turn off without warning. This pcv should be a recall if it continuously gets clogged just by normal usage. Temperatures were at zero degrees on the 12/25/2022 and 12/26/2022, so mine was definitely frozen.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 20 mph, there was a loud booming sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. During the failure, the power steering and power brakes became inoperable. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the pcv valve was frozen and clogged, causing pressure inside engine crankcase. Due to the failure, the rear main seal became deformed, causing an engine oil leak. The contact was informed that the engine was destroyed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle, and the rear crankshaft seal was leaking oil onto the ground. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a clogged pcv system causing the rear crankshaft seal to leak oil. The dealer determined that the crankcase seal needed to be replaced and the pcv orifice needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to technical service bulletin: 14882 (plugged pcv orifice in intake manifold) however, the vehicle was not covered by the TSB. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

2017 Chevrolet Equinox 80,000 miles always serviced, I have proof purchased 10/26/2016 new 12/16/2022 I had the vehicle serviced @ walser polar Chevrolet white bear lake, mn just like I have since I purchased it new. Oil & transmission fluid changed, new tires, wheel alignment, rear brake pads and rotors, $2,045. 00. No mention of a class action lawsuit for frozen pcv valve, causing the rear main seal to blowout. Gm has known about this problem for years and has done nothing to rectify it. I brought my vehicle into walser polar Chevrolet for service as always trusting I would leave having a safe ride in the deadly winter weather conditions, that was not the case. They knew there was an issue with this make & model, I should have been notified regarding the freezing of the pcv valve and rear engine seal blowing out. Someone is going to die because of this, they will break down in subzero temperatures and freeze to death. 12/24/2022 at 6:45 am on christmas eve. I had no warning whatsoever there was a problem until the Equinox started to sputter, the engine light came on and a few minutes later the engine shut down. The pcv valve froze causing the rear main seal to blowout, the engine was completely destroyed. $9,700 estimated repair bill. Thank god, I made it to white bear Ave and a police officer showed up, it was 11 degrees below zero out. Aaa had a 299-minute estimated wait. I know of 3 other people this has happened to last month and there were 3 others vehicles that weekend on their lot with the same issue, I was told this by management. I sold it to walser polar Chevrolet white bear lake, mn 12/30/2022 for $4,000. 00 that’s all they were willing to offer. After paying $2,045 on 12/16/2022 I ended up with $1,965. 00. This car was in great running condition when I brought it in for service, no leaks or indication of a problem other than the maintenance suggested. Kbb trade in for this vehicle is $9,000. 00 to $10,000. 00, fai.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the hood and the vehicle started to hesitate. The contact stated that her son pulled the dipstick, and the pressure blew his hand back and oil splattered throughout the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that her son replaced the valve cover gasket however, oil was leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pcv valve was burnt and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

I arrived at my workplace. Was there for about an hour, I then went outside to grab something from my vehicle and noticed that I was leaking oil. After further inspection, I realized that I no longer had oil in my vehicle. I had it towed to my service station. After looking at it they called me and said that the pcv had gotten clogged with ice, therefore causing pressure buildup and blowing out the rear main seal. There were no warning lights whatsoever of this problem. I am just happy that I wasn't on the highway or long drive, because this would have left me stranded or worse causing an accident. From doing research online, this seems to be an issue that gm is aware of and refuses to make right. They had a recall for this exact issue for model years 2010-2014 but now are refusing to issue one for later years, even though the same engine style and pcv placement are the same. Not telling their customers about this potential serious issue is almost criminal and then not standing behind their product with either a recall or reimbursement of cost of repairing is ridiculous.

The contact's mother owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Upon inspection, the contact noticed there was no oil on the dipstick. The positive crankcase ventilation valve (pcv) was frozen, causing the rear main seal to become fractured. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the pcv valve was clogged due to the cold weather. The clogged pcv valve caused the rear main seal to fail. The mechanic informed the contact that the pcv valve and rear main seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

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.

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On December 23 2022 I was driving home, there was a loud sound coming from engine, causing an engine oil leak, vehicle was towed to local dealer, diagnost pcv valve was frozen and clogged, causing pressure inside engine, I was informed that the engine was destroyed, and needed to be replaced, there was no warning light before this happen, temperature in chicagoland was 30 below zero, I had to wait 2 hours for tow truck, I have an extended warranty and they dont want to cover for this repair, dealer shop is asking $7500 dollars for new engine, is not fair I only had this vehicle for 5 months,.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that his wife informed him that she noticed an abnormal oil odor inside the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed a puddle of oil in the driveway and there was no oil on the dipstick upon inspection. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle he determined that the positive crankcase valve (pcv) had frozen, and the engine rear main seal was busted. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in any recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 97,400.

Yes, vehicle is available for inspection. Car dies while in motion, which causes increased risk for accidents to occur. Problem has been inspected by several independent service centers. Not inspected by manufacturer (chevy) as they will not book appointment for recall inspection as they say no recalls on vehicle. The check engine light came after some time of experiencing issues with car prior to the failure (car constantly dying). Concern: I took my vehicle into a mechanic shop to be serviced as it was having multiple issues, one being that my car was constantly dying while being driven. Diagnostics determined that my car has a plugged pcv system. They did not perform repairs as they found a recall for this issue that covers my specific year, make, and model. I called my local chevy dealership and they stated they could not find a recall and referred me to general motors. I contacted gm and they stated that my particular VIN was not apart of the recall. I was told that my car did not receive parts from the same location that was deemed to have been producing faulty parts. Given this reasoning, I asked for information on where my parts came from vs where the parts came from for the recall. They said they did not have access to that level of detail and that my option for escalation was to submit a safety concern to NHTSA. I find it highly suspicious that they state my car is not affected, but cannot provide proof as to how they came to that conclusion. I cannot be the first person to question why my car is not covered when it has the exact issue being recalled. This is our family car that transports our children daily and is now unsafe without proper repairs. Gm/chevy should be required to show proof of why my particular car is not covered and if not, they should be liable for the repairs. Here is the recall information that I have: document 4098165 document title: #14882: special coverage adjustment – plugged pcv orifice in intake manifold (Mar 4, 2015).

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Car started to leak oil, took it for repair was told it has a pcv valve issue, that can lead to main seal failure. This is a 13 hour repair, at a cost of approximately $2500. 00 this issue can happen again, and especially in cold weather. So even if you get it repaired this pcv/valve issue can cause main seal failure again. From mechanic report: •finding: . Other engine oil leak issue •recommendation: see technician notes below •technician's notes: rear main seal leaking. Lower oil pan very likely leaking as well. Pcv system failing caused excessive engine pressure which in turn caused rear main to fail. There is a gm TSB specifically for this issue. Without repairing pcv, seals will fail again. Repairing pcv system will require intake and valve cover removal. •full recommendation: •-remove valve cover and clean pcv passages •-remove intake, replace pcv valve, and clean pcv passages. •-replace rear main seal •-replace oil pan seal my vehicle mileage is odometer 68,201mi so I am out of the warranty window.

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.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that during the cold weather months, the pcv valve would become clogged which caused oil to leak from the vehicle. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who notified of a service bulletin that he linked to the failure and referred her to a dealer. The contact called the dealer who acknowledged the failure and informed her that the vehicle needed to be inspected and might be covered under warranty. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and informed her that the vehicle would not be covered under warranty. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 66,260.

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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an unknown speed, the check engine warning light and the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking oil. The contact who is a licensed mechanic diagnosed that the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve, and intake manifold needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

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.

My 2013 Equinox has a plugged pcv system. Ironically, this is the same exact issue related to a special coverage adjustment put out by chevy. Special coverage adjustment 14882. My car falls into the timeframe of 10 years and under 120,000. 00 to have this covered for free but they say my VIN wasn't included in this special adjustment. Because my part wasn't made a plant who decided to put out this bulletin, I am just screwed? dealer had an Equinox in the shop at the same time as mine with the exact issue, his car was older than 2013 but his VIN was included. Clearly this is an issue and it isn't right to assume that maybe some parts were missed and can still have the issue even if they weren't made at a particular plant. I want an answer as to why they aren't willing to at least pay half when they are claiming some responsibility and just trying to tell me that my particular part has reached the end of it's life and nothing to do with the VIN's that are included in this adjustment. That is a poor excuse. I was dropping my daughter off at work when all this noise started happening and made it the couple blocks home. Now it has been sitting at the shop for 6 weeks while I have been trying to figure this out. Luckily my other daughter has a car I have been able to use for immediate needs but this is beyond ridiculous. This is a safety issue and something that is a problem with chevy and no one wants to take ownership.

The contact’s daughter owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, his daughter noticed that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that he checked the oil level of the vehicle and noticed that the vehicle was low on oil. The contact added 3 quarts of oil to the engine. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 50-55 mph, the vehicle started making abnormal sounds. The contact’s daughter veered to the side of the road. The contact met his daughter and checked the oil level. The contact noticed that the oil level was 2 quarts low and topped off the oil; however, the failure reoccurred the following day and the vehicle was jerking. The warning message “reduced power” was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pcv valve had caused a rear main seal failure, which damaged the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact inquired why his daughter’s vehicle was not included in gm technical service bulletin no. : 14882 but the manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the contact continued driving to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that there was no oil in the engine and that the pcv valve was damaged and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,500.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil as oil was found on the garage floor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnosis was that the pcv valve was frozen however, the repairs were unknown to the contact as the mechanic stated that the issue was resolved. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving the oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic. The independent mechanic started the vehicle and noticed oil was leaking from the rear main seal. The engine and transmission needed to be removed to replace the rear main seal. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the mechanic informed him that there was a recall for the failure. The contact stated that he called the dealer and manufacture and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was referring the failure to an unknown manufacturer recall. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Chevy Equinox has known TSB 14882 for blocked pcv port due to too small design. Exhaust and gas smell enters cabin and makes CO alarm go off. Feeling of whoosy and safety issue. Gm called and reported issue but they refused to even look at vehicle. If exhaust from engine venting due to high pressure with pcv known clog issue - could cause loss of consciousness next time. Consider this a near miss.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for service, it was discovered that water was present inside the engine pcv. The contact was informed that the condition could lead to engine damage. The contact was informed that a hole needed to be drilled into the pcv unit to allow airflow. The contact was informed that the manufacturer had issued an extended warranty coverage for the issue however, her model year vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.

Our car was parked outside for the weekend and we were planning to return home. It was around 14°f outside and starting to snow. Approximately 10 minutes into the trip home, the 2016 chevy Equinox started to make some faint abnormal sounds. Shortly after the instrument cluster displayed a stabilitrak warning. I presumed an issue with the traction control and continued to drive. Shortly after the Equinox went into a failsafe/power limiting mode. We (my wife and young daughters were with me) were within a few miles of a gas station so we decided to try to drive there to not be in the cold weather. Before reaching a gas station, the car stalled and needed to be towed to a service shop. The car was diagnosed with a blown rear main seal causing catastrophic engine failure. It was determined the pcv valve froze causing excess crankcase pressure, blowing the rear main seal. The Equinox had 89,277 miles on it at the time. "tow" costs: $149. 18 engine replacement cost: $6504. 30 at no point did any oil related (level, pressure) indicator appear.

Problem first appeared with the limp mode being initiated by the vehicles computer system. This occurred at 96,000 miles in July of 2021. After running numerous diagnostics with a obd scanner, and removing vvt solenoids, came to the conclusion it was the problem. After replacing with new oem solenoids and restarting the computer from the battery. The problem seemed to be resolved. In March of 2021the vehicle started losing oil by the quart each week. January 2022 the computer link initiated the limp mode again at 100,000 miles. After trying to diagnose using obd, the conclusion was not apparent. Followed up by taking the air box off and found oil in the vacuum line for the air box. Continue the investigation by removing the pcv valve and the vvt solenoids. Found large amounts of oil(more than chevy engineers allowed). Then proceeded to reassemble and run compression tests. Found "blow by" to be so bad that the oil was blowing out of the valve cover and past the seal. Disassembled the intake manifold and found puddles of oil in the base of the intake manifold. The maf system had large amounts of carbon build up. Cleaned intake components meticulously. Reassembled and problem went away only to reemerge with massive oil loss September of 2022. Took to the dealer and they kept vehicle an entire week to report they found no oil loss. We then decided to rebuild engine; seals, pistons, rings, bolts etc. . After removing engine (January 2023 113,000miles) completely and breaking it down to crankshaft, I came to the conclusion the intake manifolds direct injection system has a major flaw (mainly due to a pinhole becoming clogged found in the middle of the intake valve system). Causing massive pressure issues that can lead to full engine failure. So much carbon build up on pistons with major ignition problems visible by piston damage. In February of 2024 (131,000miles). Problem has started to reoccur with much blow by continuing near valve seal. I have pics.

My 2014 Equinox is burning oil to the extent of 7 or more quarts a week. My specific VIN isn’t covered in the plugged pcv orifice in intake manifold recall. I am filing a complaint as this is a safety issue and is a recall on same models and years with different vins.

My car has the same problem as bulletin 14882 states. On a day it was 0 degrees my car started smoking and the engine started rattling. I pulled off the highway and saw oil coming out between the motor and transmission. Bulletin 14882 states that 2010 thru 2014 Equinox cars with the 2. 4 ecotec have this problem due to frozen pcv valve and the motor building up pressure blowing out the rear main seal. My car has 80,000 miles on it. The bulletin states that cars under 10 yers old or under 120,000 miles is to be covered. Cheverolet says my VIN is not in this recall. I was on the highway 10 minutes after leaving my house when this happened. The car is not able to be driven and had to be towed.