2015 Chevrolet Equinox · symptom sheet
Timing chain or cam phaser rattles
- 46owner reports
- 90,000median miles
- $8,300median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jan 12, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
231 of the 679 complaints on this car are about the engine. 46 of those describe timing chain failure.
Tick what matches of 46 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the timing chain (42 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the engine covers the 2015 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.
What owners paid
7 of the 46 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $5,000 to $9,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 77,500 and 100,000 miles, from the 25 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The timing chain went down i only have 95000 miles on it is heard these timing chains went down on. Certain equinox i feel this should of been on a recall since chevy knew this was happening 3 000 dollars later”
Filed Jul 14, 2025 · 95,000 miles
“the 2015 equinox has been serviced and maintenance regularly. The engine's timing chain failed at 73k miles. No explanation on why. I was told even though I do maintenance regularly, it just happens in these vehicle. i now need a new engine not under warranty”
Filed Jan 24, 2025 · 73,000 miles
“Timing chain broke at 150,000 miles. I have only had the car for a year and a half. This is a known issue for the 2015 Equinox and the warranty company doesn't want to cover it, even though I have a 2 year 24,000 warranty on it. I have only driven 19,000 miles so I'm clearly within the window.”
Filed Apr 15, 2024 · 150,000 miles
“Timing chain broke in 2020. Engine was replaced with a remanned engine with the approved upgraded timing chain. October 2023, upgraded timing chain broke again causing the need for a 2nd new engine with less than 75,000 miles on the remanned motor.”
Filed Oct 10, 2023 · 75,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 46 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 wipers stop working 243 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 178 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 98 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 79 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 64 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 58 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 37 reports
- Engine rattles or ticks 26 reports