I am very sorry that an American Icon like Chevy has lost its respect to the very people who helped bale them out of bankruptcy. I'm back on the road again with total confidence with the performance of my Toyota. I finally traded the vehicle for a new Toyota. I was totally worn out and tired of battling the General Motors giant. I was continually handed off to different departments and people who were not very polite or helpful. Long story short, General Motors and the Chevrolet Division did not appear to understand my problem with the engine. My question to the dealer was the replacement engine only had 3500 miles of operating time, why do I have to pay for another replacement engine? After several hours of investigation it appeared to me that the oil consumption was due to scored piston liners. If I wanted a replacement engine it would cost me $5500.00 dollars. The problem this time was the 5 year warranty expired by 1 month. With a replacement engine installed, I drove the vehicle for an additional 35,000 miles when the replacement engine started to consume oil 1 quart every 1000 miles. Starting at under 23,000, the 2011 Chevy Equinox is one of the most affordable crossover vehicles in its class, which includes the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. The dealer changed my engine but I was totally confused now because the Chevrolet Service Manager was saying that one quart of oil every 1000 miles is normal but over 1 quart of oil every 1000 requires and engine change. My vehicles oil consumption increased to over 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles so the dealer agreed to an engine change at 51,000 miles. When an engine is designed to consume 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles at approximately 35,000 is something I would think the manufacturer should tell the customer before purchasing a brand new vehicle. My surprise and concerned lead me to ask why I wasn't told this during the new purchase discussions and why its not in any of the new car customer maintenance booklet and advertisements. I was told by the Chevrolet Maintenance Manager that 1 quart of oil consumption for 1000 miles is normal for this type 2.4 cylinder engine. At the next oil change by the dealer I asked if they could use a different type of oil because of the oil consumption concern. This started at 35,000 miles of engine operation.

I also understand the why problems occur and what should be accomplished to remedy the malfunction.ĭuring my routine vehicle weekly maintenance check, gas, oil, tire air pressure and other engine fluids, I started to record oil usage of 1/4 quart every 6 or seven hundred miles. My background is … in the aviation aircraft maintenance industry so I understand the need to follow the manufacturers maintenance requirements. Get in-depth info on the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox model year including prices, specs, reviews, pictures, safety and reliability ratings. My plan was to maintain this vehicle as required and drive it for at least 6 to 10 years. However, six years ago I purchased a new 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 2.4 cylinder engine with front wheel drive. My 1998 Saturn SL2 now has over 170,000 miles recorded. Over the past 45 years of owning a car I was dedicated to General Motors Buick, Saturn and Chevrolet automobiles.

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