2017 Chevrolet Equinox transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jan 13, 2026ILEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   1.Since I bought the car it has needed oil on a weekly basis. I took it in for repair it had something to do with the oil consumption device $2270.00 to fix. 2. timing chain went out had to fix that too $$$$ 3. While driving along the car at rush hour the car suddenly died without any warning. Had to go off the road clipped a tree and all the cars behind me looked like billiard balls going in all directions so as not to rear end my car. EXTREMELY UNSAFE CAR 😡 I CANT BELIEVE…

   NHTSA complaint #11710650 · source
2. Filed Mar 6, 2025150,000 miKSTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon arriving to the destination, the contact became aware that there was an excessive amount of engine oil pooling underneath the engine compartment of the vehicle, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the rear main seal. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11646854 · source
3. Filed Mar 1, 2025CAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Oxygen sensor, catalytic system efficiency below threshold bank,o2 circuit low voltage,accelerator pedal position sensor 1-2 not plausible, invalid data received from engine control module, vvt timing solenoid, engine vvt timing solenoid, timing shaft bank 1, exhaust camshaft, intake performance camshaft up and down shift switch circuit left front wheel sensor circuit I have had to replace all this on my vehicle nothing was covered under extended warranty I bought car from…

   NHTSA complaint #11645699 · source
4. Filed Feb 20, 2025MIEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   PCV valve got clogged and failed, i have an extended warranty and the extended warranty EXCLUDES this from any repairs if this is involved. Caused my Rear Main Seal to break and leak oil. Not drivable currently. Quoted 3200 on a repair. Purchased the vehicle less than 12 months ago.

   NHTSA complaint #11643969 · source
5. Filed Feb 18, 2025TNEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   2/4/19 bulletin issued for PCV valve defect [XXX] bought car from dealer, was told nothing wrong with car [XXX] sold me a extended warranty to assure me the car would be protected [XXX] car wouldn’t start in driveway had it towed to Tarr Chevrolet. [XXX] warranty refused to fix car, seems they excluded the PCV valve from warranty. The PCV valve blew the rear seal, part of the power train which I have a lifetime warranty on. But since the PCV valve caused it , they didn’t…

   NHTSA complaint #11643380 · source
6. Filed Jan 21, 2025MIEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   114k miles and the PCV valve was collecting condensation which froze. This caused a build up of pressure and blew the rear main oil seal and timing chain. No warning, no dash lights, nothing. Oil life at 35% and over 1,000 miles before due for next oil change. Went from running fine to DEAD in less than 1/4 of a mile.

   NHTSA complaint #11637453 · source
7. Filed Jan 11, 2025ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   Majority of the oil leaked out of the vehicle, the low oil light never came on. Car was towed to the shop after I was told not to drive it, as the engine will most likely seize up. The shop found that the rear main crankshaft seal was blown out and leaking to access crank case pressure due to a PCV orifice plugged, not letting the engine vent.

   NHTSA complaint #11635449 · source
8. Filed Apr 4, 2024PAEngineSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am writing to address a critical issue involving my 2017 Chevrolet vehicle, which poses a significant safety hazard. I purchased this car from Faulkner Subaru in Bethlehem in 2022. The specific component failure relates to the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, particularly the lack of a traditional PCV valve and the presence of a fixed orifice vacuum port in the intake manifold. This component is available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself, my…

   NHTSA complaint #11581227 · source
9. Filed Jan 25, 2024MIEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving my car to work it started shaking really bad. It cut off on me and was leaking oil. Check engine light, oil light, and low oil pressure indicator came on. The worst start or drive

   NHTSA complaint #11567678 · source
10. Filed Jan 18, 2024NDEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    PCV valve froze causing rear main crankcase seal to break and massive oil loss. Fotunately I was able to get home and not have the engine die on the road in -10 degree Fahrenheit temperatures.

    NHTSA complaint #11566294 · source
11. Filed Jan 17, 2024OHEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

    When I was driving the vehicle, the dash said low pressure oil turn car off. Not even enough time to find a place to pull over. It just shuts off. Had been going 55 instead of 35. I could’ve gotten rear-ended with it just shutting off talk to a Car repair shop and they said those are all starting to do that the rear main seal blowing out. They didn’t have a big enough hole in the intake and it’s plugging up and building pressure and blowing the rear main seal.

    NHTSA complaint #11566034 · source
12. Filed Mar 27, 2023VAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    My engine failed. It's available for inspection upon request. The engine stalled in the middle of high traffic. I called GM customer care and explained to them what happened. They told me to take it to a GM dealership for diagnosis, (it was already diagnosed by a major company). The dealership confirmed a broken timing chain and bent valves. They also said that it was $12,000 to repair and that GM would only cover $1,200 since its out of drive train warranty. They request…

    NHTSA complaint #11514098 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology