NHTSA Complaint #11627590 — 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly vibrated before losing motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that prior to the failure, there was an increased frequency of oil changes. The contact stated the oil was being changed once per month. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.