Issue ID | 1524419 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11163313 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 15/12/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 600 mile trip for christmas. Car would idle rough at stops and stalled numerous times as starting out. The root cause is excessive oil consumption on this direct fuel injection gm 2. 4 liter engine. Gm has known about this problem and has put out a tsb extending the warranty for 2011-2012 models with this problem, but are making it extremely difficult for consumers to take advantage of this warranty work. The internet car forums are full of consumers complaining about this defect and gm's lack of concern in addressing the issue. I hope it doesn't take someone being killed before the problem is resolved. The engine defect is known to effect a percentage of chevy equinoxes, gm terrains and several other gm models from the 2010through 2017 model years. Google search chevy equinox "excessive oil consumption." |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GRAYLING, MI |
VIN pattern | 2GNFLEEK5D6XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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