![]() I have driven Chevy most of my life but unless this problem is fixed by GM with no out of pocket cost. The bad engine is causing other issues like fouling 02 sensors, dumping 2-4 quarts of oil in it every week for over a year and causing us to worry we'd end up stranded somewhere in the Colorado mountains, freezing to death or being animal food. I payed almost 14,000 dollars for this car and it isn't worth 14 dollars. It's a piece of junk and I want the motor rebuilt or replaced due to this issue. Chevy should have never put this engine in any of its cars. I'm left paying over 500 dollars a month for a car that's dead in the driveway. We are having to borrow a car from someone just to get her back and forth to work. This was supposed to be a safe reliable car and its been a nightmare. I have stopped my wife from driving the car because I am afraid it will throw a rod and leave her stranded on the mountain. At first the car used about a quart of oil about every 500 to 600 miles but last week I put in 2 quarts of oil on Tuesday and by Saturday it was not reading on the dipstick and it started to rattle and make bad noises from the engine. Given the impressive sales of the vehicle, getting access to a used example would be fairly easy but make sure to rule out the steering, powertrain, and airbag issues mentioned in the article above.I bought my 2012 Chevy Equinox a little over a year ago as a daily driver for my wife, she drives up a mountain 21 miles one way to work. The Equinox also has a decent reliability aspect and getting a used model makes sense too. The Chevrolet Equinox is an all-rounder crossover in the segment with strong characteristics but disappoints slightly in terms of cargo capacity. ![]() GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may roll away as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury. Key May Be Removed When Not In Park/FMVSS 114 The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. ![]() GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin on or around November 9, 2011. Gm dealers will update the body control module free of charge. Underinflated tires can also result in premature or irregular wear, poor handling, and poor fuel economy. The resulting crash could cause serious injury. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash. Tire Pressure Monitoring System/FMVSS 138 While driving, the brakes in their vehicles failed to stop the vehicles, resulting in collisions in some instances.
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