Issue ID | 1465560 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11092339 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 09/01/18 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Excessive oil consumption. Gm covered repairs for 2010-2012 models but not 2013 despite continued problems and complaints. Went through gm process for oil consumption testing and verified this is an issue in this vehicle yet they refuse to offer any kind of assistance for repairs. Problem began january of 2018, less than 3 months out of warranty and only 630000 miles. When taken to have serviced was told 3. 5 quarts low in oil yet no low oil indicator light ever came on and cam sensors had to be replaced. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WESTERVILLE, OH |
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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