Beware PIP5025 on the Equinox. Google it, it's a nasty issue that can't be corrected without engine replacement. More or less just a matter of time.
Quote:
#PIP 5025: Excessive Oil Consumption Inspect Cylinder Walls (May 16, 2012) Document ID: 2857121
"Condition or Concern: Some customers may complain of excessive oil consumption. In most cases, the oil consumption rate will be one quart or more every 1,000 miles and the customer may notice that it did not start until the vehicle had accumulated 20,000 miles or more. In some cases, it may have appeared earlier if the customer's drive cycle mainly consists of short trip driving (more thermal-cycles). Upon inspection, the technician may note excessive oil in the fresh air side of the PCV system due to excessive crankcase pressure and blowby. They may also note that all 4 spark plugs have obvious/excessive oil deposits on them."
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I wouldn't buy one of these for anyone, much less my child.
Oh and they also have "timing chain" issues as well, that's another bulletin leading to engine replacement. It's a failure in the design of the guide pins and can't be corrected without engine replacement.