NHTSA Complaint #11501882 — 2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11501882
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	December 20, 2022
Date Filed	January 15, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

Engine lost power while exiting highway. Engine noise and loss of oil and oil pressure. Glided car into repair shop off the highway exit. Repair facility was aware of the GM 2.4 liter frozen PCV valve issue. Car was taken to a Chevrolet dealership where a fix with no guarantee that the engine was good was over $3000.00 to repair. Suggested new engine at approx. $9000.00 was quoted. This is a safety issue as the problem occurs in very cold weather and when the engine stops, it can very well leave the occupants stranded in freezing weather.

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