Timing chain or cam phaser rattles

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the timing chain (27 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.

What owners paid

10 of the 29 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,270 to $9,600.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 73,000 and 103,000 miles, from the 9 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Fo2017 Chevrolet Equinox with the 2.4L Ecotec engine, excessive oil consumption can indirectly cause a timing chain to fail which is a major safety hazard to all occupants.”

Filed Aug 27, 2025

“Rear mail oil leak Engine gone timing chain failure allowed the engine pistons to contact the engine valves thereby damaging the valves and pistons.”

Filed May 7, 2025

“EGR valve froze cause the rear main seal to blow, has timing chain fixes. Now having more issues again.”

Filed Mar 7, 2025

“Timing chain broke guides and jumped timing which resulted in engine failure. There were no lights indicating a problem before. Engine had to be replaced by a service repair shop.”

Filed Feb 20, 2025

Other problems on this car

• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 75 reports
• Burns oil or oil level rises 49 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 47 reports
• Engine leaks oil 35 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 30 reports