2011 Chevrolet Equinox Power Train Problems
- 108
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- engine light · 18 records
- engine power · 15 records
- check engine · 15 records
- timing chain · 10 records
- needed replaced · 9 records
- light came · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 40 |
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Pulled onto a main highway, traveling at traffic speed when transmission failure left us in the middle of the road. Had to be pushed off the highway, and then towed to a garage, where told transmission failure is common with these cars. Repair cost of 4100$
ODI 11289150
Power Train
While accelerating on frwy ramp, sudden catastrophic transmission failure, i got to the shoulder, had the car towed to my regular repair garage, he had seen this before, a plate inside the transmission shatters with no warning, had car towed to transmission shop, they diagnosed the same thing, said they have repaired 4 to 5 every year and it's a flaw with these transmissions. They completely rebuilt the transmission…
ODI 11283163
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Fuel pump/ low fuel issues fuel pump failing, which in part leaks fuel into the engine. Running error codes. Low engine power light displayed on dash followed by reduce power. Dealership advises it's a 900 charge. Certain 2011 equinox models fall under the product emission recall 43180 high pressure fuel recall. However i am being advised mine does not although issue appears to be consistent with recall at first…
ODI 11265457
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. When the contact attempted to accelerate the vehicle, it felt as if the vehicle were slipping. The contact parked and noticed transmission oil underneath the vehicle. The contact called a certified mechanic who diagnosed that there was a leak coming from the transfer case, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
ODI 11289639
Power Train
A high pitched whining sound was noted while shifting through 2nd gear. Noted the next day the same whining sound while shifting through 2nd gear also began while shifting from park into reverse neutral and drive. Noted on the 3rd day all of the above in addition to the vehicle slipping gears and while in drive began to read as if it were in neutral. Upon inspection by a local dealer it was determined that the…
ODI 11256418
Power Train
Excessive oil consumption: have had to completely refill 4qts of oil every 17-20 days, no oil stains in parking areas or oil burning smell when driving.
ODI 11218853
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While making a left turn, the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact had to depress the accelerator pedal four times before the vehicle accelerated. In addition, when making a right turn, the vehicle failed to accelerate. However, when driving straight ahead, the vehicle accelerated normally. The contact coasted the vehicle into a parking lot and powered off the engine.…
ODI 11218532
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the transmission gears failed to remain engaged. The gear slipped while the vehicle was in drive. Consumer manage to park the vehicle in a shopping center parking lot and at that time would not engage in either reverse or drive settings. Car was towed to uebelhor and sons chevrolet ([redacted], jasper, in 47546, [redacted]) diagnosed and replaced…
ODI 11203408
Power Train
The transmission just went out driving down the road, could not move it, could have been very dangerous if on a busy highway. Driving at regular speed, just sounded like it shifted to park, no warning at all. Was forced to replace transmission at $5000.
ODI 11230786
Engine · Power Train
My 2011 chevy equinox was not picking up speed, and would shut off when i stopped for more than 30 seconds. The engine also sounded very loud when in park. I had a diagnostic done at the dealership and it was determined that the timing chain needed to be replaced. My car had been in the shop two months prior for replacement of the camshaft position sensor. My car currently has 102,000 miles. The dealership said that…
ODI 11191969
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I am experiencing the same problems as the ones that are recalled for oil issues. However my vin number wasn't listed. My pcv valve is stuck. Possible issue with inside the intake crank case and with that i don't want a blow out. Losing power and using a lot of oil. I have the 2011 chevy equinox lt purchased less than 2 years ago.
ODI 11182500
Engine · Power Train
The car has began using ridiculous amounts of oil, i have to put a quart of oil in every couple of weeks, the other issue is the transmission has started having issues it literally just passed the 100k mileage mark and this started, as if it was timed by the warranty, i see tons of people with this issue
ODI 11180087
Power Train
My vehicle is experiencing the problem listed in a recall that was issued on 9/13/11. The bulletin number is 11195b. In speaking to my local dealership, they tell me my vehicle was not included in the recall. I'm writing to see if this was an oversight or if any other owners of the vehicles listed in this recall have indicated they're having similar problems.
ODI 11174823
Engine · Power Train
I own 2011 chevy equinox. Only has 80,000 miles. First occurrence started as i was driving on the freeway and the vehicle stalled on me couple of times as i was driving or at stop sign. Malfunction engine sensor light turned on. Took it to two different people to look at it for an estimate, since taking it to the dealership will cost an arm and a leg, both said timing chain problem and i would need to get a new…
ODI 11170808
Engine · Power Train
Pcv system freezes causing the low power mode (limp mode) and check engine light to come on. Its a known issue, and gm covered it on a few cars. Next time i may be in heavy traffic.
ODI 11162996
Power Train
Sitting idle at stop light, engined revved up, turned into parking lot, lost reverse. Pushed out of parking space, able to drive forward, but at low mph, began knocking and rattling, loss of power. Pulled into 2nd parking lot, turned car off. Waited 20 min, able to shift to reverse and drive about 10 min. Sitting idle once again, rpms revved up again, loss of power. Drove very slow until at a safe location,…
ODI 11155367
Power Train
Transmission failed at 50,000 miles. I was driving 25 mph down a city street. Of course, i'm out of warranty because of years, and, gm will not consider giving any assistance, even though this is a common problem with the 2011 equinoxes. An employee at a local dealership said the transmission in the equinox like mine is garbage. I purchased the car new in march, 2011, and in february 2015 at 26,000 the a/c…
ODI 11144051
Engine · Power Train
I was driving my 2011 chevy equinox i just purchased aug 5,2018 while driving the engine light came on i went to turn in the parking lot at the vehicle just completely shut down i had try coasting into a space. Vehicle was towed to a service center only to learn this is a known issue with g mm c/chevrolet. Unfortunately gmc is turning a deaf ear to this very dangerous situation. I had just gotten off a major…
ODI 11131897
Engine · Power Train
I've had this vehicle for 10 months and it's been in the shop more than anything. It's already on its second engine and that was september 14th, now october 23rd it is now needing a transmission. This doesn't include the unbelievable amount of oil changes and tune ups. I've stalled in reverse and drive. The car died out while driving and is extremely loud at times. All i have for documents are my receipts. I'm…
ODI 11142319
Engine · Power Train · Steering
While driving car trembled a little a minute or so before it seemingly lost power, no accelerstion, steering wheel locked. Lights remained on dash but no power. No warning lights. Nothing. Thankfully was able to safely stop near side of the road and turned thebkey and car started like nothing happened. Thankful i was exiting a parking lot, and wasnt on the highway like i was just a few hours prior. I couldve been…
ODI 11124466
Power Train
I have a 2011 chevy equinox that just randomly had the transmission go out in it. I had taken it to a dealership not even 2 weeks ago and they were supposed to do a full vehicle fluid top off and full oil change. Never have i had any issues with my vehicle prior to this and it only has 90k miles on it.
ODI 11123994
Power Train
The transmission went out in the vehicle with only 85,xxx miles on it. Costing almost $3,000 to fix it.
ODI 11123522
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Going down the road the ac started blowing hot air so we have no air in this suv not fair and it started to jerk like it was losing power scary
ODI 11115869
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle has been meticulously maintained. Engine started to stall while driving, then would not start. Warning lights did not appear until after the vehicle would not start. Said engine underpowered. Had it towed to mechanic, who found there was no oil in the engine, even though no lights came on and we checked the oil 3 days earlier. Had the car towed to the dealer. The dealer said the engine needed to be replaced,…
ODI 11115326
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Recall on the front seat there's a recall in the engine area electrical surges there's a recalled beginning of the cranking up part of the car there are more recalls but i am not for sure of the rest
ODI 11105263