2015 Chevrolet Equinox · symptom sheet
Burns oil or oil level rises
- 79owner reports
- 90,722median miles
- $7,000median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Apr 28, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
244 of the 679 complaints on this car are about the engine. 79 of those describe oil consumption.
Tick what matches of 79 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the piston rings (18 reports), the engine (11 reports) and the PCV valve (6 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the engine covers the 2015 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.
What owners paid
21 of the 79 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $3,000 to $8,300.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 55,000 and 111,000 miles, from the 34 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“My car has been parked due to problems starting. I have had mechanics look at it and it is a timing chain issue or engine replacement issue. Oil has been a consistent problem with my car even though I routinely get oil changes and there are no leaks beneath the car. I have to keep oil and a funnel in my car to add as necessary. The console never indicates low oil.”
Filed Oct 22, 2023
“The timing chain jerks two teeth because of engine oil consumption. The chain guide was damaged. The engine light is on and indicates the reduction of power. The engine failure also causes the StabiliTrack light to be on.”
Filed Mar 4, 2023
“Do to excessive oil consumption and cold weather the engine is done and has to be replaced.”
Filed Dec 26, 2022
“It's has oil consumption problem issuse because the added 3 quarts of oil and it still wouldn't show on the dipstick”
Filed Oct 4, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 79 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Windshield cracks or distorts 178 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 98 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 64 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 58 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 37 reports