2016 Chevrolet Equinox Has Only One Recall, but Big Problem with Faulty Windshield Wipers

Jan 21, 2022

Chevy’s 2016 Equinox has one simple recall over an incorrectly printed tire label. But an open investigation is looking into malfunctioning windshield wipers that many owners have claimed fizzled in the middle of a downpour while driving.

Key Points

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has a single recall issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), focusing on an improper tire inflation label.
An open investigation, a continuation of the previous NHTSA investigation, focuses on design issues with the windshield wiper motor assembly which could render the wipers motionless.
Consumers reported issues of engine stalling and excessive oil loss, which leads to engine failure if not caught in time, a costly repair not yet covered by a recall.
Despite a few concerns, the 2016 Chevy Equinox is a popular SUV in its class, just be sure to keep an eye out for signs of excessive oil loss so your engine doesn’t stall out.

2016 Equinox has a Single Misprinted Label Recall with a Simple Fix

Not all vehicle recalls involve broken parts or faulty designs, some are for non-compliance to certain regulations, as the 2016 Chevy Equinox points out with its one recall. Chevrolet issued a recall for 17 vehicles manufactured on one day in mid-October of 2015 to replace an improper tire inflation label inside the driver’s door. If followed, the label readings could result in over- or under-inflation of the tires and potential problems with ride and handling. As of January of 2018, over 80% of these vehicles have been remedied by the dealers.

Open Investigation Points to More Concerning Issue with Unreliable Windshield Wipers, Which Could Lead to Larger Recall

The 2016 Equinox is the subject of a safety investigation conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) concerning the reliability of the vehicle’s windshield wipers. The investigation, the second part of an ongoing look into the reliability of the design, asserts that the windshield wiper transmission may experience the separation of an internal ball joint that would lead to one or both windshield wipers becoming inoperable.

The NHTSA has over 50 complaints from consumers who stated their wipers abruptly stopped during rainfall while traveling. The ODI has collected 602 similar complaints while the manufacturer, General Motors (GM), has collected 1,303.

Previous year model Equinox SUVs were officially recalled by GM for similar complaints. In this recall, GM stated a defect in the ball joints could become separated from the windshield wiper modules due to high corrosion and wear. To correct this issue, GM dealers installed a new part and created a drain hole to reduce the risk of water-based corrosion. The ongoing investigation of the 2016 models seeks to determine if enough was changed in the design to keep the windshield wipers operational.

2016 Equinox Reportedly Experiences Excessive Oil Loss Leading to Potential Engine Failure

The second most frequent complaint registered with the NHTSA is regarding a problem with excessive oil consumption. The engine under scrutiny is the 2.4L Ecotec inline-four in the Equinox and its sister vehicle, the 2016 GMC Terrain, as well as a few other GM products.

This 2.4L Ecotec has over 50 registered complaints with the NHTSA for the 2016 Equinox alone. It appears the 2.4L engine is burning oil at alarming rates, leading to consumers complaining about stutters, stalling, and outright engine failure.

If not caught in time, an engine without the proper amount of oil as a lubricant can stall, seize, and/or cause enough damage to warrant an entire engine replacement.

Previous model year Equinox SUVs equipped with the same 2.4L engine had technical service bulletins issued by GM addressing the oil consumption, thus acknowledging an issue claiming to be the piston rings within the engine. In our research speaking with a local dealer on the matter, Chevrolet service departments have been issued with an extended warranty on 2016 models to 10 years to cover engines with signs of excessive oil consumption, but no formal recall has been made by GM.

Clogged Valves Could Also Lead to Oil Consumption Problems and Gasket Failure in the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox

Of the complaints to the NHTSA concerning excessive oil consumption, two main themes arose: clogged valves and busted gaskets/seals.

Due to the nature of modern gasoline-powered engines, a valve called positive crankcase ventilation, a PCV valve, is installed to prevent exhaust gases from mixing with engine oil which produces engine-damaging sludge. Improperly serviced PCV valves can lead to blown-out seals and gaskets, sludge in the engine, and noticeable oil leaks among other complaints. Poor PCV valve maintenance and replacement was a common correction to customer complaints of excessive oil consumption.

Related to the PCV valve, rear main seal ruptures are also a common diagnosis from consumer complaints. As mentioned above, improper maintenance of the PCV valve could increase pressure which would put additional strain on the rear main seal, leading to failure and engine oil loss.

Despite a Couple of Serious Problems, the 2016 Chevy Equinox is a Popular SUV in its Class

Despite the many claims of excessive oil consumption and frustration over the lack of a recall for the windshield wiper motors, owners of 2016 Equinox SUVs are pleased with the ample cargo volume and their ability to put many miles on the odometer with little concern for wear and tear. With proper maintenance and a diligent eye for any potential oil leaks, you should be pleased with a 2016 Equinox as a spacious SUV ready to take you on your next trip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

By Josh Barrett | Jan 21, 2022

How Long will a 2016 Chevy Equinox Last?

Regular maintenance and good care should extend the life of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox to 150,000 to 200,000 miles. At an average of 12,000 miles per year, a 2016 Equinox should last 12.5 to almost 17 years. Repair Pal estimates the average repair cost to be $380 to $465.

Owner Reviews

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Mike Koss on September 14, 2023

The majority of these concerns of loss of oil

Yes the majority we all know the 2.4 is not perfect. It was GM's way to making affordable transportation economic and gas and just enough power to make it somewhat reliable but yes timing chains easily from the guides breaking hitting the pan timing chain is loose skips a tooth and capooie💥💥💥. The timing chain guides are probably the most common and you can tell that they're broke when your engine starts sounding loud and like a rattly gurgily noise. Every pair promptly you can save your motor and give it new life. Check engine light will come on usually because it skipped a tooth and the motor is not in time anymore in the cam phaser actuators do not correlate what the computers sending them for timing and it goes on about or not so yeah that's a big one. And from pretty much everything I've read I've never heard anyone say that they routinely and regularly check their own oil. Just because you went to the GM dealership or Johnny John's down the street whoever. You should always check your oil level I do especially when I get done just getting an oil change and remember let your engine cool well at least sit for a good 15-20 minutes on level ground before you check it so you going to accurate reading. These engines fail because people rely on the car the vehicle to tell them your oil is low. That would be nice if GM didn't take away the oil level sensor in these year vehicles and prior and as of just a few years ago reincorporated that sensor because people don't have the common sense to check their own oil. There's a certain percentage of oil consumption to be allowed from burn off which is normal which people don't get anyways also and again and again you must always check your oil and don't rely on the percentage none of that. Your life will help monitor is not helping you. Get a sticker in the window 4,000 mi every oil change tire rotation check it when you get home check it in a thousand oh keep an eye on when you move your car maybe in your driveway or garage for any kind of leaks frequently. It's easy to blame GM I get it as if we should have known these engines were going to fail because we didn't go out of our way to make sure I had oil on it. I'm going out of your way isn't it folks. Check in your oils being responsible for your equipment just like your snowblower your lawn mower the weed wacker make sure your oil mix is good snowmobile mix or you have an injector of course don't want to run on an oil on a snowmobile you're really screwed, seize that sucker right up. Bottom line folks check your oil Yes self-service gas stations aren't there anymore for them to check it for you at every fuel up. Get it it was checked very frequently back in the day. I have a 16 and recently had my campus actuators solenoids replaced timing chain water pump chain I think it was and that was only because I heard the noise I'm particular with my engines and I know what they sound like. Anyways mine's a 2016 all-wheel drive LT with a little baby two four cylinder and now it's ready for hopefully another 90,000 mi before the next set of timing chain guides fail oh by the way everybody they're made of plastic cheap a*s plastic that your timing chain tensioner which is what it is I've made a plastic over time gets hot weekend breaks that's what's up Peace out y'all change your oil watch your oil Don't be afraid it's just a dipstick or you could be the dipstick lol haha check your oil y'all

RJS on January 7, 2023

Recall This Engine Now Chevy!

TLDR- Do not trust or buy this or ANY Chevy vehicle…read this below to find out why! The story sounds like a broken record…the engine has completely failed. We bought the 2016 Chevy Equinox brand new as our family car. Even though we had engine problems with our previous GM vehicle (2008 Chevy Impala, purchased new), we thought the newer Equinox would be different. We needed the space and had a young family. We’ve put a lot of miles on the car because we have family out of state and travel often. But we kept our car well maintained, taking it to the dealership when maintenance was due. After the first 30K miles, there were little annoying problems here and there but nothing major. But soon began the serious issues! Two years ago, in 2020, this Equinox endangered my wife and children when the engine cut off in the middle of traffic! There were no warning signs! The engine literally stopped in the middle of the street. Fortunately, they were safe on a residential street when it happened. But it happened again in rush hour traffic on a major thoroughfare as well! I’ve had to put $1000s of dollars into repairing it when the engine failed THE FIRST TIME! We spent our hard earned money and paid it off a few months earlier than scheduled in Spring 2022. We just had the car serviced in September of 2022 because engine was seizing up very frequently. The repair shop that worked on it said that we were low on oil. 🤔 But how?? We kept it maintained. We didn’t have any oil leaks in our driveway. We had no check engine lights or change oil warnings. The shop fixed the engine issue and added 2 quarts of oil then told us we needed to get the oil changed. Which we did. Then comes January January 1, 2023. My wife takes the children to go post holiday shopping and after they finish to come home, she calls to tell me, that the car won’t start. Just a message, “Reduced Engine Power” & “Service StabiliTrak” were displayed before the engine shut down and turned off completely. Since it was New Year’s Day (and a Sunday) no automotive service shops were open. As a matter of fact, I had to wait until Tuesday January 3 to get it towed to a local mechanic. So, this past Wednesday, January 4, 2023, I had it towed to a local mechanic. There, I learned that the engine’s timing belt “jumped time,” the engine was damaged and that it would cost $6200 for a used engine replacement or $8900 for a new engine replacement. AND the engine was somehow low on oil (though we just had it serviced in September). The mechanic was upfront by recommending I look at another vehicle and not spend money on replacing the Chevy engine. Apparently, he’s had MANY problems over the years with Chevy Equinoxes. So, I had it towed back to my house and now it sits lifeless in front of it. Needless to say, THAT was the last straw! At this point, I wouldn’t buy an Equinox, a Silverado or even a Corvette from Chevy. It is shameful that so many people from different years are having this same issue! Recall this engine!! It may be time for a class action suit. Because there are certainly enough complainants.

Kim Burleigh on January 5, 2023

2016 Chevy Equinox CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE

2016 Chevy Equinox with 140,000 miles just paid it off $30,000.00 in October 2022, scheduled to go for service Monday after Christmas for head gasket, oil leaks, basic EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION issues, timing chain, etc., Christmas eve 2022 I checked the oil as usual and put in1quart, drove approximately 40 miles when the vehicle died in traffic. Had it towed to Great Lakes Automotive in Pontiac MI where the service was already scheduled to be in 2 days, they told me CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE also that they always have Chevys especially Equinox's in their bays for EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION issues and that particular day they had 6 Chevy Equinox's waiting for repair!! I owned a 2010 Chevy Equinox prior to the 2016 that needed a catalytic converter, timing chain, low power, etc. From EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION which the Dealership Rinke in Warren MI told me nothing could be done, need a new engine and would not trade it in even though I bought it there and had ALL the maintenance done there, so I drove to another Dealer and traded it in without telling them thinking they would fix it and resell it{ I was desperate} so I bought another Equinox 2016{above} because they told me that all the problems with EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION had been remedied by the company, and there you have it, another one bites the dust!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Engine Troube on October 22, 2023

Engine Failure

I purchased a brand new 2016 Chevy Equinox in November of 2015. Currently in October of 2023 I have 88k miles on my 2016 equinox LT 2.4. Being the sole owner of this vehicle, ive given it its oil changes consistenty every 4 to 5k miles, never missing any oil changes. Check Engine Light turned on twice in 6 months. Both times it was due to engine related sensors. Now engine light is on again, detecting a bad sensor, same one I replaced 4 months ago.Took it in to get a full diagnostic, they told me that whoever replaced most recent sensor did not reset the car's computer. So they reset computer and Engine Light turned off. Now two weeks later engine light is back on. Going to take it in to get full diagnostic. Meanwhile, my car has been completely shutting down after I turn it on and drive 50 ft away from driveway, or when I'm at a drive thru waiting in line. Luckily hast shut down on highways. Not sure exactlywhat's wrong with engine yet, but yes Chevy needs to recall 2016 Equinox engines. They are extremely dangerous. I will come back and give an update on the results of the Diagnostic.

Kelsey Cox on January 15, 2023

Wipers failed randomly and oil was mixing with gas

Only have had this vehicle for about 5 months and so far I don’t know how I feel about it, I thought it would be a good car considering I had a 2016 chevy trax before this but so far I’ve had more issues with this car than I ever did the few months I had my trax. The wipers randomly stopped working when I was on my way to work and I had to get that fixed luckily through a recall, but during their inspection before fixing that, they found that my gas and oil was mixing together and fixed my pc valve ($500 out of pocket) I’ve also had issues with pumping gas in my car, everytime I try to place ths nozzle fully in it will automatically stop so I found Ihave to barley put in and press it down for it to pump. Now I’m hearing a static noise coming from my hood consistently when accelerating (specifically going over 40 mph) I’m worrying about that because I’ve read people having issues with the engine.

Tabitha L. on January 16, 2024

Failure

I had no warning on January 12th that my engine was having issues. On the 3rd, I had gone in for an oil change. When my car started making horrible noises and the lights then started popping on like fireworks, I didn’t have clue what was wrong. The low power mode engine light and reading went on first, then the service Stabilitrak reading came on with another dash light. Now, I have oil in my driveway and a car that may need a new engine.I have been adding extra oil and doing frequent oil changes, nearly every 2 months, to keep the car in good condition. Why has this issue not been addressed by recall when I keep seeing this pop up in every post I’ve seen? Only had this vehicle seven years and I had my Saturn for eleven years before it had any problems. This vehicle has cost me more than I ever payed for it and it’s disappointing to know that Chevy could put such a vehicle out knowing it was faulty.

Stephanie on November 8, 2023

Run away engine failure and dangerous to anybody in the vehicle as well as other motorists

2016 equinox was bought for me by my children used with 79,000 miles in 2021 to date it has approx 107,00. My children bought the extended warranty and all of these reviews sounds eerily similar to what’s happening with my car. Why haven’t they done a recall and what does it take for them to issue a recall. I even have the extended warranty and am having trouble getting receipts to make sure I maintained my vehicle which I did. So right now I’ve got a 2016 Chevy equinox that doesn’t run because the issues with the timing chain and cylinders and a bunch of other engine failures. As well as engine shutting down while driving!! Does someone need to be critically wounded or killed for a recall?? If I could rate this vehicle it wouldn’t be in the plus range. I wouldn’t take it if it was given free with what I’ve experienced

Laura Feldermann on January 16, 2024

Engine failure

My engine blew after 100000 miles Called Company to complsin they did nothing !!! I called dealership to do a check on it before the 100000 and they saud if it was running bad they eould fo a diagnostic and check over . It was running fine So they said not to bring it in About 2000 miles later the engine blew !! I have bought four new vehicles from them . They gave me nothing did nothing knowing that those vehicles did that . I called around they said they had 6 equinox on around same year . The engines were blown at even as much as 30,000 miles I will never in my life recommend Chevy or GMC I had to pay $6400 for a new engine . I had just paid that car off . Its disgusting that people get away with this !!Plus new radiator..fuel pump .countless other things . Never again !!

Anthony Williams on March 17, 2024

2016 chevy equinox has bad engine design!

Had same issue as all the people on this blog ! 2016 equinox blew engine ! No check engine light no warning! Changed oil regularly! General motors has their head in the sand when it comes to this issue!! They are going to have to be forced to address this issue! I had just paid off this car , had 77000 miles on it ! During a cold snap in Cleveland condensation in the PCV ORIFICE , WHICH IS A NEW DESIGN IN THIS MODEL. There use to be a PCV VALVE which was replaced at maintenance regular . It prevented the condensation that now ruins these engines! There is NO WAY they can detect this issue unless they take the intake manifold cover off and check IF this PCV ORFICE IS CLOGGED!! GM IS A JOKE !!Don't buy these cars !!!

Thomas, C on March 13, 2023

The timing chain broke and messed up my engine

I purchased it used from the dealership. Only had it for a year and the check engine light came on. The next day when I started it, it began to bounce and sounded like a tug boat. I had towed to the dealership to find out that the timing chain had broken and broke something in the engine. Then find out that the warranty wasn't going to cover it because it wasn't 30 days passed. I was still paying a note and needed a car. Just to break the engine down was $1,000! Once the problem was found it was another $5,600! To repair. Most definitely Chevrolet needs to place a recall on the 2016 Equinox. I'm going to speak with my attorney about this. Way too many vehicles are having the same problem.

Leon Burkitt on December 27, 2022

Engine noise Big bucks

Took our 2016 in for tune up and had them check on a noise we heard for a couple days. We are at 110,120 miles. We have maintained this car on regular schedule. We bought it used at 30,000 miles but it has never given us any trouble. So this noise I took it in for - - They said was the water pump. They order part and while doing the work, found cracked exhaust manifold. They get the car all back together, start it up and noise was louder. Timing chain was going out. Took a week for this work at the dealership we bought it from. $3,425 out of our pocket. Luckily the car is paid for. This was cheaper than taking on a car payment. Chevy, you need to do some better Quality Control.

T scribner on November 24, 2022

This engine needs recalled

I bought this car used and had no issues until the day it died. I changed the oil regularly and it hadnot been more than 3 weeks from my last oil change. It was cold in the morning and it barely started. When I came out after work the engine died and never started again. The dealership wanted me to pay 1000 $to find out what was wrong with a possible 7000$ + replacement cost if it was a dead engine. Of course my warranty just expired so I am left with a worthless hunk of metal that I haven’t even paid off. Thanks Chevy this will be my last car from General Motors and likely my last American car company car.

Beverly on March 23, 2024

Jumped timing

My 2016 Equinox is toast. It jumped timing in traffic. The timing chain broke and the rest is history. This is evidentally a bad engine problem that GM knows about, and is still selling these lemons without warning consumers. I've taken car of my car. I wont even let people smoke in it. I've done all of my maintenance. In the hole now for $6,700 due still on the loan, plus thousands to repair or buy a new car. And I'm not talking a couple thousand. Anywhere from $7,000 to $10,000 to fix a piece of junk that isn't even valued that high in good condition. I will never recommend Weber Chevrolet to anyone! EVER!

Danielle on November 11, 2023

2016 Equinox BURNING OIL AT ALARMING RATE!

It’s very very disappointing that CHEVY can’t make SAFE, RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE VEHICLES! I WILL NEVER BUY A CHEVY EVER AGAIN AND NO ONE THAT I KNOW WILL EVER BUY ONE! Bought the car Brand New, expecting to have reliable transportation.Started having issues with the car early on… *Camshaft Position Sensors *Crankshaft Damper *Hub & Berrings *Belts AND that’s just naming a few! But, the most astonishing is the fact that it burns oil like crazy!!!! It rides so rough ans loud! I HAVE NEVER FELT SAFE! SOMETHING NEEDS TO HAPPEN CHEVY, ALL THESE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD ALL THESE SAME ISSUES IS NOT A COINCIDENCE

Richard T. on December 27, 2022

2.4l engine PVC froze and blows rear main seal

Ran fine until notice smoke from in rear view mirror one morning while going down highway. Pulling the dipstick out to check oil, I was surprised by the amount of pressure released.no warning lights or sputtering on highway but oil didn't read on stick. I had it towed home. After researching I find pvc freezing problems leading to this. Sure enough, it blew rear seal. 128xxx miles so outside warranty. I added oil to see how engine ran. Fortunately, sounds good other than oil leaking bad from seal. I got lucky not to be looking for new engine or junking it! Needs to be a recall!

Belinda Collinge on January 18, 2024

Complete engine failure

I have a 2016 Equinox with just over 100,000 miles. Maintained regularly and in excellent condition. I just had it serviced the week of Christmas 2023 for an oil changed and an exhaust issue. We had a big freeze and snowstorm over the weekend (Jan. 12th). When I drove to work Monday morning my car was acting strange and filled with exhaust in the car. Took it to the shop and found out today that the engine rim blew out and all the oil emptied out of my car ruining the engine. Engine light never came on and it is 10 miles from home to work. No oil in my parking spot at home.

Katherine Chenoweth on July 24, 2022

Timing chain broke….TWICE

I had to REPLACE my engine a couple months ago after the timing chain broke and destroyed the inside of the engine. It was replaced with a newer engine and the timing chain in this engine also broke, destroying the inside of the newer engine. Chevy needs to recall this engine with all the problems it clearly has, I’m not the only one that has had this same problem. As a single mom to two kids on ONE income, I couldn’t afford to replace the first engine, let alone a SECOND.

Kristin Harris on February 21, 2023

Had to replace engine at 96,000 miles

I’ve always kept my oil changed in a timely manor and taken great care of my equinox. In December, my check engine light came on, 30 minutes later my car wouldn’t start.Apparently it was burning the oil and I didn’t know it. I had no signs of a leak or anything. I had to replace the entire engine. Extremely disappointed in Chevrolet and will not ever buy another one again! After lots of research, I do not understand how there is no recall in place for this.

Devestatedlowincomestudent on December 8, 2022

Devastated

I’m a college student and full time employee that purchased this car to get me through college. It has now just died no warning no lights. Nothing !! Car got serviced 4 months ago and I mean full service !! I’m so frustrated I spend all my money on this to hopefully not have to worry and now here I am maybe I should have just bought a little beater. Does anyone know how to get in contact with them and there extended 10 year I have a 2016 Chevrolet equinox

Xye Jackson on November 7, 2023

SELL OR TRADE THIS CAR

HAD MY 2016 EQUINOX ONLY 3YEARS ALMOST PAID OFF, HAD MY TRUCK MAINTAINCE WELL AND OFTEN ONLY TO STILL HAVE A PROBLEM. MY TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND MESSED UP MY MOTOR. IM A SINGLE MOM OF 2 WITH ONLINE ONE INCOME. I NEED MY TRUCK FOR MANY MANY REASONS, TAKING MY KIDS TO AND FROM SCHOOL, WORK, APPOINTMENTS, AFTER SCHOOL STUFF. I'M SO STUCK IN A HARD PLACE AT THE MOMENT JUST WHEN THINGS WAS GETTING ON THE RIGHT TRACK. THIS LOSS JUST PUSHED ME BACK

Debra Keller on December 4, 2023

Not durable

I bought Equinox because ruled best car on road. Immediately I noticed some halting sputtering. Dealer never found anything. Wipers suddenly seized in front at 75 mph on highway in downpour. Mine is 7 years old well maintained but replaced air conditioning compressor battery twice top notch batteries still drain out turbine belts now wipers. But the back wiper still works !! I buy cars to keep ten years this one won’t make it. Sigh.

Victoria D on February 18, 2023

Do not buy the equinox

I bought a 2016 only had it 3 years. Still owe 12,000. This past Sunday had to have it towed to the dealer. Found out on Wen engine done oil leak same problem that I read. Broke my heart. Now I get to pay $12,000. It’s still at the dealer I get it towed home on Mon to sit in my driveway until I save for a new engine. Might try to get it rebuilt not sure when. Keep in mind it only has 120,000. Miles sad that it dead now.

Vanessa S. on September 14, 2022

Had the engine replaced at 75,000 miles

Would not recommend this vehicle. Had to have the engine replaced at around 75,000 miles and water pump, luckily it was fully covered by warranty I purchased but was without my vehicle for over 3 weeks. Also, the fuel pump was replaced again earlier this week. Also, catalytic converter is going and so my engine light has been on again. Honestly, just go with another vehicle.

Nikki on December 6, 2022

Engine just went

Wednesday was a normal day. Went to work ran my errands after work. Had Thursday off, car didn'tleave the driveway. Friday morning went to go to work and nothing! Currently at the dealership waiting for a warranty inspector to inspect the engine to see if its my fault. It has less the 70k on it. Clearly not my fault. This is clearly a manufacturing issue!

Maurya brown on October 30, 2023

Agree with comments

2016 Chevy Equinox DUD! Just paid the vehicle off (5th) year almost to the day! Can anyone guess the issue ?????? Yes sir the engine completely went out. The last 3 years I’ve been WFH so no issues regarding missing oil changes or too offs nothing. So yes they desperately need to recall them as theydid the previous models account to the lemon law

laura maclean on October 17, 2022

Do not buy

I too have had engine failure and a rear main seal leak. I took it to the dealership with oil and engine issues before my warranty ran out and they told me the problem fixed itself. There was excessive oil consumption and stalling out. Then when my warranty ran out so did my engine and they refuse to help. I’m still paying 2 more years.

Noneya on October 13, 2022

Do not ever buy a cheby

I had complete engine failure and had to replace the entire engine because of the timing chain. Now a year later I'm still having all kinds of issues with the car jerking, not starting, battery is getting eaten. I've had to replace the battery twice. Now getting stabilitrack errors and power steering errors. This car is a hunk of garbage.

Tish on October 4, 2023

Engine blown!!

I have a 2016 Equinox, today my engine blew from oil. I've had nothing but problems since I got this suv in March 2022 first thing I had to replace was the break line cause the breaks constantly were squealing then my wipers stop working for some reason, then it was jerking for no reason, now THIS!! I'd advise to stay away from these😡.

Desiree M on March 4, 2024

Engine Failure

With no warning whatsoever the engine went caput. Vehicle has about 110,000 miles and regular maintenance and yet now it’s a lawn ornament until I can save the money to replace the engine. My warranty ended at 105,000 miles so there’s nothing I can do. I’m still paying on this car. This engine needs to be recalled!!!!

Trina Montez on October 5, 2022

DO NOT BUY A CHEVY EQUINOX EVER

This is 2nd Equinox first was a 2010 used equinox motor issues thought maybe previous owners didnt maintenance very well so I traded it in for a brand new 2016 boy was this a huge mistake!Timing chain broke only 60,000 miles I have drove a chevy all my life but im completely done with chevy!They are COMPLETE JUNK nowdays!

Hemauer on January 9, 2023

2016 Chevy Equinox

Anyone else have an issue with a 2016 Chevy Equinox blowing a piston which caused damage to the engine which need to be replaced - garage advised that due to a cold snap in weather - water went into engine and when starting the vehicle - blew the engine..... A six year old car should not have an engine blow.

Tom Mix on August 26, 2022

Timing Chain

I just found out my timing chain went on my 2016 Chevy Equinox.....(60K miles). I had a 2012 that had an oil consumption problem, luckily that was cover by the recall warranty. This one is not, so now what am I supposed to do? The car's not even fully paid for! This is getting ridiculous!

Elizabeth on December 7, 2022

Timing chain broke and damaged engine

I've keep up with routine maintenance, after having this 2016 chevy equinox for 17 months with $16000 still owed. Extended warranty is a rip off and can't afford another vehicle. T GG ere c should be a recall. I had no way of preventing this disaster.

Pc on January 25, 2024

Buyer beware

Timing chain replaced at 62000 miles.Muffler and exhaust replaced after 4 years. Vehicle leaks.Both fenders rusted out. Many family members retired from gm but this vehicle is a sham. Just bought my first Honda because of this equinox.

Steven aiken on February 21, 2023

Need a new engine due to oil leaking

I own a 2016 equinox that I bought used and I have had it since 2019 and I now have to replace the engine because of and oil leak through the rear camshaft seal no warning lights came on while I was driving until I Parkes my car

Kim B on January 5, 2023

Excessive oil consumption Chevy Equinox

2010 Chevy Equinox ENGINE FAILURE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION traded in for a 2016 Chevy Equinox which now has FAILED from CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE from EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nick on September 20, 2022

Timing chain ruined my Equinox

I had to he exact same issue as everyone else here. No warning timing chain exploded and completely ruined the engine. Quoted over $9,000 to fix it. Still owe over 10k and it just hit 62k miles. This should be a recall!

Lvp on November 11, 2023

This broke down vehicle in my driveway

Now since the motor needs replacement with no help fromGM there is mold growing on the inside of this p o s ! I have contacted my local dealer - gm - lawyers waiting for a motor recall why i pay off this c**p !

Renea Hopkins on December 7, 2022

The engine needs to be recalled

We bought this car two years ago and have put 1500 in the AC and now the engine is gone. This car sucks! It is a 2016 and the engine has gone and we still owe money on it. It needs to be recalled!

A. Sadguy on December 8, 2022

Timing chain

Just after 89k miles turned 90k, poof. Timing chain busted. Engine is kaput. The warning of excessive oil losses is legitimate, they shouldve been recalled for this, please don’t buy this car

Talia orsborn on September 8, 2022

Engine issues

Wish I would have known ! Just replaced my Engine ... No oil light came on no warning !! Cost over 7,000 to replace. And I am still paying on the car ! Very disappointing do not recommend

SLT on March 28, 2024

Don't buy!

It's a shame GM has not recalled the Equinox SUV 2016 because of the MANY problems it's constantly known for having! Do better GM! Where is your integrity!!

Peggy on September 5, 2023

2016 Chevy Equinox

Same as other reviews. Needs new engine at 74,000 miles and still have a loan on it. Should of been a recall. Does anyone know who to contact about this?

Elizabeth Dorn on September 19, 2022

Timing chain

My timing chain went out, the car is not even old, barely over 100,000 miles. I’ve seen multiple people have this problem. There needs to be a recall!

Charlene McAdams on March 11, 2024

2016 Equinox is nothing but trouble two motors and now this one failed

They are terrible 2 motors gone no help from GM these are lemons I need a vehicle that works it drained me from my savings and still isn’t working

jaxxy jax on November 7, 2023

Motor

Only had my car 3 years and having car problems 1st the timing chain and now the motor this should definitely be recalled

Lisa Lane on October 20, 2023

Engine uses oil like hell don't buy to late when you figure it out

Price of junk engine inhales oil @ onstar isworthless said oil was 76% quart low engine blown

Michelle on April 18, 2023

Engine

My engine just went out same as others. How do I report it?

larry rodgers on June 4, 2022

Timing chain failure

Do not buy this car.

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Cory Fourniquet has turned his passion for cars into a career. Using his Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Tyler, he has built the successful auto site GTGarageTalk.com, which includes a podcast, news blog, and car review channel on YouTube. Cory began serving as the secretary of the Texas Auto Writers Association board in early 2022.