NHTSA Complaint #11558205 — 2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11558205
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 8, 2023
Date Filed	December 3, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

I was driving home from work, all of sudden all the dash borad lights started flashing and the car stop. engine would not start back up. I had to have the car towed home and the next day it was towed to the dealership, I was told that there is a problems with the Chev Equinox's oil use, it burns fast and make the plastic parts in the engine break down. I was told that i will need timing chain and pitston replaced or new engine. i filed a complaint with GMC and they said that they don;t know of any problems with the type of car engine that i have. GMC said they will pay $600, toward cost of my repairs about $6500. dollars.

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