Engine stalls or loses power while driving

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (4 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

What owners paid

18 of the 47 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,045 to $8,657.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 63,000 and 100,000 miles, from the 22 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“While driving to work in negative degree weather I got a message saying reduce engine power and before I could pull over it had lost all power. Having it towed and now needing a new engine I see im not the first one with this problem. I also still have a loan im paying for on a dead car. Idk why theres not a recall on this .”

Filed Mar 13, 2026

“Defective pcv valve system caused the rear main seal to blow out. Causing oil leak which made my engine stall while driving on interstate 95.”

Filed Feb 1, 2025

“When very cold in January 2025 in Evansville in area. our Equinox was being driven 1 hour and no lights on dashboard turned on and then all of a sudden at a stoplight the Equinox stalled and wouldn't go. The mechanic at a chevy dealership said pvc froze and engine wasn't getting oil.”

Filed Jan 31, 2025

“On 1/5/25, the rear main seal ruptured due to a known issue in the vehicle's PVC system, causing severe oil loss, potential catastrophic damage to the engine, loss of power, possible accident and/or injury. The problem was confirmed by a local Chevrolet dealer, with an estimated repair cost of $4000. The failure occurred without any vehicle warning lights activating.”

Filed Jan 22, 2025

Other problems on this car

• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 75 reports
• Burns oil or oil level rises 49 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 30 reports