Owners of the Chevrolet Equinox have reported multiple problems.   One common problem area is the engine and here are some typical repairs,    replace engine (7 reports) replaced piston rings (5 reports) have gm recall all defective 2.4 engines (requests) replaced pistons / rings / oil sesnor (2 reports) replaced cam shaft actuators, resealed (1 reports) Excessive oil consumption is frequently reported.