2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Complaints

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  • 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
    - Berea, OH

    My vehicles engine was destroyed when the timing chain snapped due to oil consumption problems with the engine. I started my vehicle up one day and there was a very loud sound for a few seconds and then the car shut off and wouldn't start again. I called many shops before taking it to be diagnosed and everyone of them including a Chevy dealer employee said that this unfortunately is a common problem with this vehicle . They have a terrible oil consumption problem which leads to the timing chain breaking and destroying the engine. I then took my car to a shop and they determined that it did snap and I needed a whole new engine. Chevy dealership didn't have any engines available and they still don't not because they are on back order still. So I had to take somewhere else and get a new engine put in. I got a zero mile engine put in the car with a warranty. But Chevy won't reimburse it because there is no recall associated with my vin Besides my vehicle I know of 2 other people who have the same make and model year who also had the timing chain snap and destroy the engine. One of which happened two weeks before mine. This problem has been detected in prior year models of the equinox. There was a class action lawsuit for year 2010-2013 They claimed to have fixed the problem but they clearly have not. I believe this engine needs inspected recalled and pulled from the market. This is a very costly problem that needs to be fixed. And Chevy should be held accountable for selling car's with faulty engines. I'm sure they're many more people affected besides myself and the two people I know . Luckily for myself I was in my driveway when it happened and not out with my kids in the car because total engine failure in the middle of traffic could have lead to serious injuries. Please look into this problem

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
    - Litchfield, MI

    The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
    - San Jose, CA

    Engine stopped working while advancing In turn lane to turn left at a busy intersection. It stopped moving. Required assistance from 3 other passerbys to push car through traffic and out of the intersection. It it had failed moments later the car would have been in the middle of the intersection. Then needed a tow truck to get the car to the service station. They diagnosed it to be a broken timing chain that damaged the cams and destroyed the engine. It was not inspected by anyone other than the sevice center. The car started rough 3 minutes earlier and was on the way to have it diagnosed at another service center. The check engine and system chassis lights came on after the timing chain failure.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
    - JOPPA, MD

    2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE N212352530 AFTER HAVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE REIMBURSEMENT WOULD BE SENT ONCE THE PARTS WERE MADE AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ALREADY REPAIRED; THEREFORE, SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
    - Miami, FL

    The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH during a rainstorm, the windshield wipers stopped functioning. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The contact purchased a new ball joint and windshield wiper at an auto parts store. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) in the mail. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
    - Grove, OK

    I was on my way to work and it was raining, my wipers just stopped working approximately a month ago, I had to pull over due to unsafe lack of visibility. A couple weeks later I rec'd a recall notice in the mail related to the wiper issue. I followed the directive of the representative when I called them to see how to proceed with the repair. The representative indicated I needed to take the vehicle to my nearest certified GM repair location so I took half a vacation day on the 12th of May to do so. They had the parts to repair the wipers but since the Recall Info indicated "No Remedy" yet on the GM Website, they were going to charge me $350 to do the repair. I of course do not have that kind of money and they also charged me for just taking a look at the wipers, $52.50 on top of losing half a day's vacation and my time. Since then it has rained nearly every day and I drive 25 minutes to and from work daily. Very unsafe.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
    - McRae Helena, GA

    The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact mentioned that she was concerned about driving the vehicle in the rain. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
    - Saint Louis, MO

    The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the windshield wipers failed while driving in a rainstorm. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and waited for the rain to subside before resuming driving. The contact stated that an abnormal clicking sound was coming from the windshield wiper module while attempting to activate the windshield wipers. The dealer was notified of the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact then received a call back from the dealer and was informed that might be able to have the recall repair performed if she paid for a diagnostic test and the repair. The dealer also informed her that she might be eligible for reimbursement once the parts for the recall repair become available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
    - Rison, AR

    Wipers stopped while using them, replaced bushing multiple times won't hold. My link radio has stoped coming on and there is no back up camera or sound not even if I have blinkers on

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
    - Jacobsburg , OH

    My vehicle uses 2 quarts of oil everytime I fill up with gasoline. It is a safety issue that could cause the motor to fail in traffic putting my family and others who might be on the road at risk. When I purchased this vehicle it had 36,000 miles and it was low on oil and has used excessive amounts of oil since ever since. I have seen problems were addressed with other years of equinoxes with a 2.4 L ecotech motor and think this one should be added to the list also. Obviously GM is not going to address these issues so maybe some prodding from you all can help. thanks

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE