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2013 Chevrolet EQUINOX Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1540369
Internal NHTSA #	11181789
Manufacurer	General Motors LLC
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	EQUINOX
Model Year	2013
File date	22/02/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Vehicle running very rough and experiencing high oil consumption. Engine was clicking when accelerating and jerking back and fourth when slowing to a stop. Dealer stated it was clogged pcv. A recall 14882 states this exact issue concerning 2010-2014 chevy equinox with the ecotec 2. 4l engine. The dealership and chevy customer care both stated my vin was not under the recall even though it was the same exact problem with the same exact engine and model so i had to pay out of pocket. Total cost was approximately $900. This is a known issue and chevy needs to cover this and reimburse for the cost. I have all documentation and a case number with gm on the matter.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	81000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DAYTON, OH
VIN pattern	2GNALDEK0D6XXXXXX
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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Chevrolet EQUINOX Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Chevrolet EQUINOX Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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