The timing chains for the 2016 Chevy EquinoxAre built to last as long as the vehicle itself. It's unlikely You'll have any problems with it but if You do something to watch for will be the engine mIS Firing or giving You less power than You're used to. When the chain is not working correctly Your engine is going to be severely lacking in performance. A replacement chain kit will cost between $100 and $200. If You want to take it in for a professional to change out the chain then the total cost will be between $400 and $900.
Derek Dubb
December 17, 2021
The timing chain on this engine, and the entire 2.4 for that matter, are prone to failure well before most timing chain engines are supposed to. They are notorious for failures and oil consumption issues.
Kathryn L
July 16, 2020
If the 2016 Chevy equinox is having issues with a bad timing chain then you will notice the engine misfiring or providing less power, metal shaving in the oil, and in some cases engine failure.
Bruce R.
July 1, 2023
82000 miles, timing chain broke without warning. $8000 new engine. Thanks Chevy!
xye
November 7, 2023
Timing chain broke and damage my motor smh! The price of fixing might as well get a new truck. It should be a recall on these 2016 chevy equinox I'm seeing to many people having the same problems with these trucks alone. RECALL THIS MAKE AND MODLE!!!!!!!!!
Peggy
September 3, 2023
Same thing happened to me. The timing chain broke and damaged the engine and dealership quoted $10,000.00 to repair/replace.
I replaced the crank shaft solenoids on my 2016 Chevy equinox twice while I had it for only about 2 years. Eventually the guard on my timing chain completely deteriorated. Timing chain broke, motor jumped time and bent the valves. Was quoted 7 grand for a replacement.
Robert
March 11, 2023
My daughter in laws timing chain broke on her Equinox while she was driving down the highway took the engine with. Sounds like Chevy has a problem but won’t admit to it. I will never own a Chevy. Doesn’t matter what it is they are “JUNK”.
Oil problem which we are experiencing now the timing chain is off we will be taking vehicle to mechanic on monday hopefuly the engine light is solid and not flashing
Steven T.
May 3, 2022
My 2016 Chevy equinox timing chain broke and damaged the engine. Patriot Chevrolet put a new timing chain on and it disabled my car . I had to pay them for the chain and labor and then towed my car home because they wanted to charge me $8000 for a new engine .
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