Issue ID | 1491347 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11121260 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 25/09/17 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In 2013, i actually called the dealership to inquire about some smoke coming from front of car during rain/snow, and some shaking while stopped in traffic. I was informed these were normal functions due to the climatic weather and braking system. I took them at their word. In the summer of 2017 whilst driving to work, the car cut off, and the check engine light came on. I took it to my mechanic, and was told the oil had burned very low. Should a 2013 burn completely out of oil in three months? I had to get an oil change, replacement of intake and exhaust camshaft position solenoids. It wasn't until i had the almost exact issue happen in jan, 2018 that i was informed that the engine was burning oil at a high speed. There is a recall on my make model and year vehicle (see below for report) that mirror the exact issues that i have been experiencing since 2017. However, upon contacting gmc, i was told that my vin is not part of the recall, therefore gmc will not replace the engine, though i am experiencing the exact same issues that are on the recall report. I am constantly in fear that my car will shutoff whilst i am driving. I have had two oil changes within a month, because the oil burns that quick. I am now on my second oil consumption test, but i know once the testing is complete, i will have the same problems, due to the engine burning oil at an astronomical rate. Shaking/shutdown, i rent cars for long distance travel due to fear. Initially, dealer rep said i didn't have to change oil for 5,000 miles. Ithin a months time (jun-jul 2018), i had two oil changes. A dye test was done in july, because though no oil was evident, service depart assumed must be a leak for oil to be so low. Test showed "no" leak. Car ticks, mechanic says due to engine needing replaced. Gmc/chevy refuse. The repair report says "car runs fine" my car was towed to dealership, wasn't running. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | STOW, OH |
VIN pattern | 2GNFLCEK0D6XXXXXX |
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 | 14/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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