The 2023 Chevy Equinox follows the refreshed 2022 model year with a number of important changes and updates, including a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Unfortunately, some 2023 Chevy Equinox owners may notice that their engine exhibits a reduced power condition. Now, one possible cause for this issue has been identified, as has a possible fix.
According to a recent report from GM TechLink, the reduced power condition issue for the 2023 Chevy Equinox may be accompanied by a number of different Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), including P0237 (Turbocharger Boost Sensor Circuit Low Voltage), P0101 (MAF Sensor Performance), P1101 (Intake Air Flow System Performance) or P0299 (Engine Underboost). If these conditions are found, the issue may be a leak in the charge air inlet pipe.
In order to address this issue, GM technicians are instructed to first inspect the anti-abrasion sleeve on the charge air inlet pipe at the turbocharger, which may show signs of splitting or other types of damage. If the sleeve is indeed damaged, technicians are instructed to remove the charge air inlet hose assembly and check the charge air inlet hose under the anti-abrasion sleeve for possible damage.
Damage to the hose may result in the hose swelling under pressure, while the anti-abrasion sleeve could split. These conditions could lead to altered boost readings or a possible air leak. If the hose is damaged under the anti-abrasion sleeve, the charge air inlet pipe assembly will need to be replaced.
Critically, the 2023 Chevy Equinox is equipped with the new turbocharged 1.5L I4 LSD gasoline engine, which replaces the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LYX gasoline engine offered for the preceding 2022 model year. The turbocharged 1.5L I4 LSD is rated at 175 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 203 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm, with output is directed through the GM six-speed automatic transmission.
The GM D2 platform provides the underpinnings, while production takes place at the GM San Luis Potosà plant and GM Ramos Arizpe plant.
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Comments
My 2023 must have this problem because it is so weak I can barely pass a car without going WOT. Wish I had never bought this vehicle. Previously owned a 2018 with the 2.0 engine and it had what feels like double the power!
I have the 2018 Premier with the 2.O I wanted to update it in 2021 but refused when they discontinued the 2.0.
I could never find out the real reason I love the 2018 and have a deposit on a 2024 Cadilac Lyric EV for over a year.
I really would like the Equinox EV as it is slightly shorter. Can’t wait till I can see it or test drive it.
Per CR, ’19 RAV4 has same reliability calculation as our ’19 Equinox–better-than-average.
This vehicle has less power than my lawn mower, never purchase GM again after purchasing this crap of vehicle.
“175 horsepower (…) and 203 pound-feet of torque”
In a 3500lb vehicle?? The “Get out and push” of the 1980’s didn’t need to make a comeback…
GM should have kept the 3.4 L V6 engine as an option. My 2009 Equinox has this engine and after 14 years it still runs as good as new with ony one oil change a year.
All the above comments are exactly my concern regarding the move to a turbo 4 in the 2024 Traverse. The naturally aspirated V-6 is a very capable engine–power and economy. The turbo 4 is over-stressed to meet basic requirements and when the turbo has ANY problem, vehicle performance is subpar! I had a 2018 2 liter turbo and loved it in the Equinox, but the 1.5 liter turbo was deficient even then. GM should have kept the 2.0 turbo and dropped the 1.5.
I bought a 2023 Equinox Premier in June. It stalled out on me on 8/12 over two hours away from home. Said “engine misfire” on the code it through. Dealership couldn’t find an issue, send in a field tech from upstate, still no answers.
Now it is using oil. It has 5500 miles on it and is over a quart low on oil…so there’s clearly something wrong with this LEMON! I want GM to buy it back—I regret ever buying it!
I own a 2023 chevy equinox rs. Bought it with 20 miles on it. Just hit 3,000 miles on it and the motor broke and had to replace the whole motor it took the Chevy dealership 45 days to replace the engine.