NHTSA Complaint #11418050 — 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11418050 |
| Vehicle | 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that the oil level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the pistons and the rings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,900.
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