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Chevrolet Equinox SUVs burn through motor oil at an alarming rate causing engine damage and other serious issues, according to a class action lawsuit filed by two vehicle owners.
Plaintiffs Ellen Berman and Dayana Guach allege that their Chevy Equinoxs with a EcoTech 2.4-liter engine contain a defect that causes the SUVs to consume abnormally high amounts of oil.
In addition to burning excessive oil, the plaintiffs say their Equinox vehicles have an “Oil Pressure Warning” system that is supposed to alert drivers to low oil levels, which also fails to work.
The 2013 GMC Terrain oil consumption recall class action lawsuit claims these combined issues create considerable safety concerns both to the vehicle itself and its occupants.
“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, thereby placing drivers, passengers, and the public at risk of accidents and injury,” the Chevy oil-guzzling class action lawsuit states.
Guach says she brought her 2013 Chevrolet Equinox in for a routine oil change in April of this year and was informed by a service technician that the vehicle was consuming oil very quickly.
The plaintiff says she also noticed at this time that she could hear a loud “ticking” noise coming from her SUV when she drove it. Allegedly, this was determined to be a spark knock causing internal engine damage.
The 2013 GMC Terrain oil consumption recall class action lawsuit states that Guach has changed her oil every 1,000 – 1,500 miles after discovering the oil consumption defect. Since April, the plaintiff says she’s brought her SUV in for an oil change 15 different times.
The plaintiffs claim that General Motors is well aware that its Chevrolet Equinox vehicles contain this defect but have not issued a recall nor have they informed SUV owners that their vehicles need a repair.
Guach says that without a recall and with no warranty coverage, she was informed that to fix the 2013 GMC Terrain oil consumption recall issue, she would need to pay $3,000.
Both Chevy Equinox owners allege that had they known of the oil consumption defect or been made aware that the Oil Pressure Warning system didn’t work, neither of them would spend $26,000+ on the SUV.
“GM kept Plaintiffs and the other Class members ignorant of vital information essential to the pursuit of their claims,” the 2012 GMC Terrain recall oil consumption class action lawsuit states. “As a result, neither Plaintiffs nor the other Class members could have discovered the defect, even upon reasonable exercise of diligence.
2013 GMC Terrain Oil Consumption Recall Settlement
In response to this class action lawsuit, General Motors has agreed to pay between $40 million and $45 million to cover the 2012 GMC Terrain recall oil consumption issue.
The GMC class action settlement was reached in April 2019 and resolves three related oil-guzzling lawsuits.
Under the terms of the settlement, SUV owners will be reimbursed for costs related to repairs on their vehicle’s piston assembly caused by the excessive oil consumption problem.
The GM settlement covers 2010 to 2013 Equinox and Terrain SUVs equipped with 2.4-liter Ecotec engines.
In addition to providing reimbursement to GMC owners, General Motors has agreed to pay $2.5 million in attorneys’ fees.
Notable GMC Defects
General Motors has faced numerous class action lawsuits this year, most notably ones that allege a Chevy Shake transmission defect.
These lawsuits claim that more than a dozen GMC vehicles are equipped with a transmission that causes them to “shake, shudder, jerk, clunk, or ‘hard shift’” when changing gears.
Those vehicles that allegedly contain the “Chevy Shake” include: 2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado; 2017-2019 Chevrolet Colorado; 2015-2019 Chevrolet Corvette; 2016-2019 Chevrolet Camaro; 2015-2019 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; 2016-2019 Cadillac ATS, ATS-V, CTS, CT6, and CTS-V; 2015-2019 GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Yukon XL, and Yukon Denali XL; and the 2017-2019 GMC Canyon.
Berman and Guach are represented by Rachel Soffin, Gregory F. Coleman, Adam A. Edwards and Mark E. Silvey of Greg Coleman Law PC, Robert Ahdoot of Ahdoot & Wolfson PC, and Daniel K. Bryson and J. Hunter Bryson of Whitfield Bryson & Mason LLP.
The GM Chevrolet Equinox SUV Oil Consumption Defect Class Action Lawsuit is Ellen Berman, et al. v. General Motors LLC, Case No. 2:18-cv-14371, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
UPDATE: On Nov. 18, 2019, a judge in Florida federal court approved a $42 million settlement agreement which resolves three lawsuits claiming that General Motors sold vehicles with an oil consumption defect.
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1,054 thoughts onGM Class Action Says Chevrolet Equinox SUVs Burn Oil at Alarming Rate
good evening i have a 2012 equinox with 2.4 ecotech engine with a leaking rear seal due to frozen pvc intake valve i live in Alberta and drive this vehicle four time until i lost all the engine oil due to rear main seal failure , everyone mechanic that i have contacted says it is a costly repair bill ( between $3500- $4500) this vehicle is not worth that much money , again north american car maker leave a bad taste in my mouth
I have a 2019 equinox that burns oil excessively. How can I join the class action lawsuit?
Who do I contact about my 2016 already being g part of a lawsuit due to the faulty engine and oil consumption.
My name is Floyd Griffin and I am going through this same issues with my 2016 Chevrolet Equinox l. I am trying to find a new engine because my engine went out due to this oil issue. I feel like this is ridiculous that this car is being g sold with the company knowing full well the car engine is bs. I am already a single parent on a fixed income and to have to face possibly spending close to 7k on a car that is just 6 years old? I am beyond livid.
I have a 2014 Equinox and it’s burning oil like crazy. I have to add a quart of oil every 1000 miles. There is never an indicator to tell me the oil level is low. How can I join this law suit also?
I have a 2015 Equinox, 92k miles I have noticed it is going through oil at an unusual rate. Now today, 11.4.22 I had to put in 2 qts of oil. No warning I was even low
I have a 2014 Equinox with 145,000 miles and my motor and windshield wipers were damaged. I called GM about the wiper problem 2 months ago and they told me to wait for a letter and I still haven’t received the letter and they haven’t solved the problem. It already has a recall for this problem that damages the windshield wiper motor due to corrosion.
I am going to start another class action and if you are interested please contact me. (Social)
I’m interested. Just found out my 2013 equinox has same issue.
I have a 2016 equinox and i have the same issues
2014 Chevy Equinox with sudden engine failure due to the excessive burning of oil. Also haven’t been able to get the windshield wiper recall because the parts aren’t available.
I have a 2011 Equinox that I bought used last year, the timing chain snapped at less than 100,000 miles six months ago. Engine replaced (thankfully I had purchased the extra warranty) drove the vehicle to Maine this week and used 1 and a half quarts of oil on the way up. My nephew checked the oil before I left and the oil light came on at about 400 miles into the trip and the dipstick was bone dry! Zero oil!! I ended up putting in three quarts just to make it home, this is unacceptable!!
I have the same issue
I have a 2014 Equinox which I check the fuel and top up the oil. Can’t figure out why GM shouldn’t be liable to repair all years effected by this problem not just up to 2013.
I am interested! I have a 2013 Equinox that is burning oil like crazy.
I have a 2014 and I’m having the same issue. I would like to be apart of the lawsuit.
I am interested to be a part!
I’m interested please! I have a 2013 equinox that has been a nightmare for a couple of years. We just payed over $3000 on repairs only 2 months ago and now the check engine light just came on. We are pretty confident it’s because of the catalytic converter being damaged from the oil constant but we absolutely cannot afford anymore major repairs. We are underwater!
I gave a 2014 and I’m having the same issue.
I have a 2014 equinox and I put 4 quarts of oil in before I hit 3,000 miles and just had the oil changed. It makes a rattling noise when you start it until oil goes through the motor. It doesn’t shift properly and I’m tired of putting money into it and they can’t tell me what’s wrong. It randomly stops starting and the battery has been changed twice in a year. I’m tired of it.
2015 using oil having to check it every 3 days and add oil. Extended warranty is up and now I need to bring it in for an oil consumption test. There should be a recall
As this has been going on for years. Had I known i would have never bought this
I had my Equinox serviced regularly and the tech noticed at about 70k miles each oil change it was a bit low but nothing alarming. Always ran well. Until 83k miles and I had just had it serviced. Started it one morning and it ran like crap. It had zero oil in it. They replaced the engine and gave me a loaner. Drove it until the warranty ran out then traded it in.
I use to call it my nox that rocks… but now I call it my nox that sucks! I have bought so much oil it’s ridiculous! I’m embarrassed on how it sounds! Pissed at how much money I’ve spent on just oil!! Never again will I buy an equinox! I need a different vehicle now! Im so pissed! Help me please!
So do what’s right Chevy people!!!!!