Open and empty glove box. After going through Chevy's oil consumption test which proved it was burning 1 to 2 quarts of oil every thousand miles , they replaced the rings and seals on my engine along with a few other things that were wrong because of their crappy engine!!! Bulletin: 01-08-42-001J Component: 120000 exterior lighting Summary: This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement. The contact also stated that the pistons and rings were replaced. Bulletin: 15-00-90-002A Component: 356000 equipment adaptive Summary: This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct replacement spin-on oil filter when servicing. Bulletin: 11-00-89-004B Component: 350000 equipment Summary: This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on the change in product field action customer reimbursement procedure.
Low oil level can result in low oil pressure, which damages the engine. She is very diligent at taking her vehicles in for routine maintenance. Thankfully I noticed the engine noise early to prompt me to check the oil as the oil light never did come on showing low oil and it was almost bone dry on a Friday night at 11 p. Summary: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that the compact disc player is unable to pause a song. If I had the money, I would have purchased a newer vehicle! Before adding oil to your Equinox, make sure that your engine was cold and that your car was parked on a level surface when you checked the oil level otherwise you won't be able to tell if your Equinox has a low oil level.
Bulletin: 1008110001C Component: 350000 equipment Summary: This information provides the proper way to install the floor mats. General Motors is providing owners with additional protection for the condition within 7. Bulletin: 15-08-44-001F Component: 353000 equipment:electrical Summary: This informational bulletin provides information on a gm of canada onstar cellular communication upgrade. If this condition is present, an audible rattle or knock from the engine may be heard. Bulletin: 02-07-30-029T Component: 350000 equipment Summary: This informational bulletin provides information on the replacement process for the product quality center.
This special coverage should be extended to later model Chevrolet Equinox 2. Bulletin: 02-08-42-001G Component: 350000 equipment Summary: This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered warrantable. Bulletin: 05-00-89-029D Component: 350000 equipment Summary: This informational bulletin provides information on general motors dealership critical equipment requirements and recommendations. Well after going on a long trip I checked the oil and guess what no oil showed on dip stick. Summary: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that the compact disc player is unable to pause a song. We were planning a trip to Michigan, thankful it quit before or it would have been worse.
Bulletin: G-158141 Component: 118000 electrical system: software Summary: 12312 - customer satisfaction program. Owner has lost all interest and trust in vehicle. Also, the extra things that were wrong, Chevy didn't want to cover them. Bulletin: 12-02-32-002A Component: 010000 steering Summary: This technical bulletin provides a revision for 12-02-32-002 to add the 2013-2014 model years, add noise as a possible condition and add a note in the instructions section. The technician even tells me its because of the oil consumption issue, but Chevy still refuses to cover it!!!!!!!! Bulletin: 03-03-10-007J Component: 190000 tires Summary: This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
Bulletin: 13-08-116-001B Component: 353000 equipment:electrical Summary: The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket aldl or dlc interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them. Bulletin: 10-00-89-010B Component: 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices Summary: This informational bulletin provides information and rules for gm keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for canada only. Bulletin: 10-00-89-017W Component: 350000 equipment Summary: This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released pi and bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service. Summary: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about what xm offerings are available for vehicles. Then just remove the cover. This has happened four times since purchased new. Bulletin: 09-00-89-016D Component: 350000 equipment Summary: This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support labor operation 0600014? Why should I be responsible for the repairs of someone else's mistake? The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.
A large amount of fuel was discovered in the crankcase. Bulletin: 05-06-04-022L Component: 070000 fuel system, gasoline Summary: This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available. Bulletin: 120089002A Component: 350000 equipment Summary: This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys Bulletin: 100089017W Component: 350000 equipment Summary: This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released pi and bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service. Bulletin: 10-08-98-002A Component: 260000 forward collision avoidance Summary: This information bulletin explains the use of drilling high strength steel in a collision repair and the gm recommended cryocobalt drill bit. Mar 10, 2011 Hello: What weight oil is in the engine? So now I have to borrow money to pay for an engine and parts to replace the one that is no good for a car that I now hate. Refer to a manual for the specified lash and adjustment procedure. She warned me that there was not able oil consumption and she had been taking it in to our local Valvoline for regular top offs.
I insisted he change it anyway, with synthetic please, due to the noise it was making and how it was acting. Not sure if it's the same: Changing the Cabin Filter for 2010 Equinox 6cyl1. Ultra Synthetic is engineered for drivers who require maximum engine protection and use synthetic motor oils for extended 20,000 mile change intervals. Bulletin: 14-00-89-003A Component: 356000 equipment adaptive Summary: This information for warranty administration - changes the service policy and procedures section 1. Do not operate without oil. So this happened twice to the same vehicle. How do you get in on this class action law suit? But if the bearings are badly worn or damaged, the crankshaft will probably have to be resurfaced - which means a complete engine overhaul or replacing the engine is the vehicle is worth the expense.
The contact stated that the oil pressure sensors failed prior to the other failures. Bulletin: 15-08-44-001G Component: 353000 equipment:electrical Summary: This informational bulletin provides information on a gm of canada onstar cellular communication upgrade. Now the vehicle is at the dealer and they say all of my issues are caused by the timing chain having slipped and my vehicle won't be covered under the special extended warranty issued for oil consumption bulletin. I said that's impossible because I just changed the oil last weekend and advised him to check the sticker on my window. Summary: Summary to be provided on a future date. Bulletin: 03-00-89-013H Component: 353000 equipment:electrical Summary: This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the electronic component exchange program u.
So too can a bent pushrod or a broken valve spring. They have a great reputation or at least they did!! On December 15th, went to check the oil and noticed a slimy yellowish white substances in the oil cap of the car. Summary: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that has no xm audio on certain channels but xm channel info is displayed. Bulletin: 000601012F Component: 060000 engine pws Summary: This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces. I have never owned a vehicle before this one to use so much oil. Right away I noticed it was using oil, too much oil. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred.