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2013 Chevrolet EQUINOX Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1440436
Internal NHTSA #	11063374
Manufacurer	General Motors LLC
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	EQUINOX
Model Year	2013
File date	16/01/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving down the freeway, i noticed smoke coming from behind my 2013 chevy equinox. I pulled over to a gas station, looked underneath as smoke was also coming from the front passenger side it appeared. I saw what appeared to be oil between the motor and transmission. I contacted a mechanic and was going to drive to his shop as it was not too far away. I was starting to lose power and pulled over permanently. It was flowing still until it drained all of the oil out. I had it towed to a mechanic shop. I researched and it was confirmed by the mechanic shop, there is a service bulletin 14882 that states that with extreme weather, of which was occurring at the time, pressure builds up due to a clogged pcv which increases the pressure to the crankshaft rear seal and blows it out. This also was verified by the mechanic by doing a pressure check as discussed in the bulleting and it did in fact fail. This is a known issue and after speaking with two gm dealers and gm customer service, they are stating due to the vin number not being listed as having the issue it is not covered. The service bulletin covers 2010-2014 chevy equinox with the 2. 4l ecotec engine of which mine is a 2013 has. One of the gm dealers states that it should be included as well. I have to have it fixed at the shop it is at, but am requesting reimbursement per the service bulletin 14882 on page 8 which states under the reimbursement section, that if the repairs have been done, i can take it to a dealer with receipt and documentation or submit with the form to gm for reimbursement.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	85000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TULSA, OK
VIN pattern	2GNFLEEK8D6XXXXXX
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	18/09/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	60
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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

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