Original owner,, you'll likely win a short block at minimum,, maybe long block if bean counters at Hyundai "PA" approve it as repair for your dealer to install if available.

 

It sounds like the timing belt went
Be very lucky to get a replacement???
Well, I would consider myself luck if I got a replacement engine ...LOL

 

No timing belt here.. this engine has a chain....

 

Then maybe the chain jumped the track
And took a different train ... LOL

 

Thanks for the info, guys. The car is still under warranty but this particular dealer always pushes back when any type of warranty work is required. Unfortunately they're my only option so I guess I'll find out when they look at the car this week.

 

If you are the original owner then make your claim.
Stand firm that your car should at least be working for ten years or 100,000 miles as per their warranty

 

I know of nothing in the warranty terms that "marry" you or your car to any one dealer. Living in a town that has a long-standing sub-standard Hyundai dealer myself (west TN), I've used numerous dealers in the Memphis area as well as Nashville for warranty work. If you're unwilling to exercise that option, I'd ask for the Hyundai District Parts and Service Manager's contact info and bypass the dealer entirely (which I've done on numerous occasions).


Good luck!


P.S.: I own a 2014 Elantra GT myself and it has been flawless save for a power window switch assembly in the LH front door. It's at 33K+ now and we're the original owners of it.

 

Yeah, the only reason I chose that dealer was because it was two blocks from my house vs the 35 miles my normal dealer is from my house. Unfortunately the dealer by my house told me their mechanics are on strike so they aren't an option anyway. I found a dealer 11 miles away that said they won't be able to look at it until next week since they are backed up from the Hyundai mechanic strikes at the other dealerships in the area. I'm about to call Hyundai roadside assistant per the dealer's recommendation to see about having the car towed. If that doesn't work, I'll just have to hire a tow truck in the area. Thanks again for the help.

 

Just an update. I spoke with the service rep today and he said the issue was due to some type of bearing failure. I'm not a car guy so he might as well have been speaking Mandarin to me. I think he said crankshaft bearing. Either way he said they are going to have to replace the engine. He said the next step is they have to send photos and paperwork in to Hyundai corporate to see if they will authorize the warranty repair. My fingers are crossed so we'll see what happens.

 

Looks like the same problem that 2.0L Turbos and 2.4L Sonata have. Probably share many components in common? I assume the Elantra GT 2.0L has the same lower end as the 2.0L Sonata Turbo? If so, then the *metal shavings* BS becomes more obvious.

 

I have not heard of any EGT 2.0L spinning bearings or any other issues. May just be a one off failure, I don't think it is the same bottom end as the turbo, but could be wrong. I am at 43K on mine with no issues whatsoever. They do like to be "aired out" regularly. If I am just putzing around town for a week or so without any highway runs or strong pulls to speed it does feel like its not as smooth. Give it the beans up to about 70 or a good highway run and it seems to idle smoother and be more responsive.

Those are butt-dyno observations.

 

I have not heard of any EGT 2.0L spinning bearings or any other issues. May just be a one off failure, I don't think it is the same bottom end as the turbo, but could be wrong. I am at 43K on mine with no issues whatsoever. They do like to be "aired out" regularly. If I am just putzing around town for a week or so without any highway runs or strong pulls to speed it does feel like its not as smooth. Give it the beans up to about 70 or a good highway run and it seems to idle smoother and be more responsive.

Those are butt-dyno observations.

If it's a 2.0, then in all probability, it shares major components in common with the 2011-2014 2.0T and even 2.4...which have experienced significant
failures. Most failures occur at HIGHER mileages...well above 50K.

 

Your lower end blew I have the 14 2.0 GT and two months ago it did the same thing. At 70k miles. Unfortunately I am not the original owner I'm the second I really hope they come out with a recall so I can get a fixed bottom end. A garage did a swap with a 5k motor same year. :/

 

This happened to my 2014 Elantra sport 2.0 6m with 65k miles

out of nowhere it made an internal knocking noise, got it to the dealership the next day and it seized while they were inspecting it. Yes it was a bearing that went out, there is a component of that specific engine that causes sludge build up. The engine was replaced under warranty, they pieced together a short block and it took a little over 3 months to get my car back. But now I am having issues with the clutch. If you have a manual make them take pictures of the clutch, have them show you that it is nowhere near being worn out, the clutch is only warranteed for 12 months or 12000 miles.