NHTSA Complaint #11568001 — 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11568001 |
| Vehicle | 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 100,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | IL |
Consumer Description
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the alternator warning light illuminated. Additionally, the Service stabili-trak soon message was displayed, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the PCV needed to be replaced due to oil leaking into the crankshaft rear main seal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 100,000.
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