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GM engines class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: Rachel Buchholz filed a class action lawsuit against General Motors LLC.
- Why: Buchholz claims GM knowingly sold model year 2014-2017 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles allegedly equipped with defective 2.4-liter engines.
- Where: The class action lawsuit was filed in Missouri federal court.
General Motors sold and leased certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles containing defective 2.4-liter engines that are unable to properly utilize their engine oil, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
Plaintiff Rachel Buchholz claims GM knew when selling the vehicles that the 2.4-liter engines contained a defect that allegedly caused them to improperly burn off and/or “consume abnormally high amounts of oil.”
Buchholz argues the 2.4-liter engines contain piston and piston ring assemblies that were faultily designed and low-tension oil rings—installed by GM—that allegedly do not “maintain sufficient tension to keep oil in the crank case.”
“The Oil Consumption Defect is a substantial safety concern because it causes excessive oil consumption that cannot be reasonably anticipated or predicted, and causes the engine to run while dangerously low on engine oil,” states the GM class action.
Buchholz wants to represent a Missouri class of current and former owners or lessees of a model year 2014-2017 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with a 2.4-liter engine.
Alleged GM engine defect puts Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain vehicle owners in danger, says class action
Consumers who own a Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Terrain vehicle with the allegedly defective 2.4-liter engine are in danger of engine fire, unexpected engine shutdowns, vehicle jerking, and unexpected loss of power, among other things, the GM class action alleges.
“The Oil Consumption Defect is unreasonably dangerous because it can cause engine failure while the Class Vehicles are in operation at any time and under any driving conditions or speeds,” states the GM class action.
Buchholz claims GM is in violation of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. She is demanding a jury trial and requesting declaratory relief along with an award of compensatory, actual, and punitive damages for herself and all class members.
A separate class action lawsuit was filed against GM in 2019 by a consumer arguing the automaker sold Chevrolet Equinox SUVs that allegedly burned through motor oil at an excessive rate, leading to engine damage.
Have you purchased a Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Terrain vehicle equipped with a 2.4-liter engine? Let us know in the comments!
The plaintiff is represented by Eric L. Dirks and Matthew L. Dameron of Williams Dirks Dameron LLC.
The GM engines class action lawsuit is Buchholz, et al. v. General Motors LLC, Case No. 5:23-cv-06004, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
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833 thoughts onGM class action claims Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain vehicles have faulty engines
2014 Started Losing oil but I couldn’t see any leaking. They said it might be PCV valve or the engine needs to be replaced. Now my catalytic converter is getting flooded with oil or soot from the burnt oil and needs to be replaced.
Owned 2012 and 2017 equinox-timing chain and cam actuator on both of them-GM junk!!!!
2015 Chevy equinox owner. Burns through oil too fast
I have a 2016 Equinox, less than 100,000 miles, and it has been nothing but a nightmare. I never knew about the oil consumption issues until an oil change tech told me. This vehicle has cost me so much time, stress, and money. Is there a way to join the class action lawsuit from Michigan?
I just bought a used 2015 last year and had oil issues motor replaced under warranty now less than 6 months later engine issues due to oil again im frustrated has cost me time off work penalties due to not being able to work
2014 Equinox Timing change went. No low oil light Engine Seized. Only drove 1500 miles on last oil change and oil is bone dry. Mechanic says engine is not repairable. Can I join a lawsuit.
I’ve gone through 2 equinoxes in 8 years. It seems like the perfect fit for my family and then leaves me stranded in a lot with my children yet again. I love and hate this car so much. If these defects were known by the company and continued to be sold after the fact, they should be ashamed. It’s a problem that ends up being so financially burdening to fix, that by the time you realize you literally cannot fix it – you’re walking either way and probably now without the cash to find another reasonable vehicle.
Have a Chevy equinox 2017 rear main seal went out and this is apparently a common problem in this car
I’m in Canada and I bought a 2017 brand new and it’s losing oil or burning it. There’s never a puddle on the driveway and the vehicle doesn’t smoke, but I am obsessively checking the oil level and have to top it up every couple of weeks. I’ve also added Lucas oil stabilizer, which seems to help a little. I know there was a class action lawsuit for earlier models (up to 2013), but the problem seems to persist. I’m very disappointed GM hasn’t issued a recall to fix the problem.
Own 2015 equinox. Needs engine now. Burns oil with no warning light and engine went dry
I’ve never seen the oil light turn on in my 2015 Chevy equinox. Not once. But she burns oil like crazy just the same. Changed the timing chain and burnt through the oil so fast that the timing chain was dead within 4 months. And I take good care of this car. Regular oil changes and all. Impossible to keep up on it enough to prevent a dead engine. Trade it in