2024 Chevrolet Equinox: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11751747 (filed 07/21/2026): “Subject vehicle has 11919 miles. the vehicle is less than three years old and covered under factory warranty. while driving 35mph, engine suddenly did not respond to throttle. this engine stopped. driver was able to coast to roadside. after onstar analysis, engine control computer logged code '…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11748879 (filed 07/07/2026): “Check engine light with message engine running at diminished capacity as speed would not go above 20mph. safety at risk from other vehicles on highway until able to reach safe location. dealer states ses light on p0089 and p228c. gm bulletin on both codes. programmed ecm with latest calibration for …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11747877 (filed 07/02/2026): “The contact owns a 2024 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was a loud ticking sound coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle started jerking, vibrating, and decelerating before it stalled. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be di…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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