NHTSA Complaint #11548714 — 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11548714
Vehicle	2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 4, 2023
Date Filed	October 6, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

Vehicle began to lightly shake during idling and then over the course of a week, started making a loud noise. Appointment was made with shop and vehicle parked until time to take to shop. Timing chain/belt broke while driving and had to be towed into shop. Engine found to be completely ruined because it was 4 quarts low on oil after only 5600 miles. Vehicle was not leaking oil and it was determined that the engine burned through it. No warning lights, low oil sensors or any other indication that anything was wrong until the timing belt broke. Engine had to be completely replaced.

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