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
In the last 6 months we have replaced both the transmission and transfer case, vehicle had less then 150,000 miles on it.
ODI 11103830
Engine · Power Train
Today i added my name to the class action lawsuit, case no. 3:17-cv-5337 that was filed on 9/14/17 in the northern district of california against gm regarding my 2011 chevrolet equinox. If you're affected, add your name as well as file a complaint with the federal trade commission. Feb2017, i purchased said auto with 69,684 miles in good condition. On my way to work while at a red light the suv shut off without…
ODI 11104322
Engine · Power Train
Car stalled out while stopped at a stop light. Was able to restart and drive home. Was scheduled for an oil change the next day, went to drive the car and made it three houses down before it stalled out while driving. Engine light came on and would not start back up. Had it towed to a repair shop and they said it jumped time, and the timing chain broke and made a mess of the engine. Engine needs to be replaced.…
ODI 11096564
Power Train
2011 equinox 2lt fwd with less than 70,000 miles needs an entire new transmission. No hard driving. No towing. Regular use to and from work. City and highway driving only. One morning simply refused to go into drive, even though reverse works fine. Absolutely ridiculous. Cannot be an isolated incident.
ODI 11085030
Engine · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Wiper blade motor stopped working in a heavy downpour. I was on a road i know so was able to pull off safely. If i didn't know this road i am positive i would have had an accident. The manifold was changed in 2013. Today is march 22, 2018. Last week i had the manifold changed again. Cracked again. There were fumes coming into the passenger area. The car is in the repair garage again because the fumes are even worse.…
ODI 11080815
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and an abnormal clicking noise was heard. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to 1ownercar (410 w oak ln, glenolden, pa 19036, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the battery was dead. The contact mentioned that the alternator, starter, and battery were replaced, but the…
ODI 11163502
Power Train
Just replaced the transmission at 135,000. In reading online, seems to be a common problem with this year/make.
ODI 11084516
Engine · Power Train
Engine failed due to excessive oil consumption. I was in the process of working through an oil consumption test with the dealership but was unable to finish. My car failed thankfully while it was stationary in my driveway. It is my understanding that this failure could have happened at any time even with my kids in the car or on the highway. I've been told that due to the vehicle consuming excessive oil between…
ODI 11071746
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Stabilitrak light comes on then engine power reduced and vehicle dropped from 65 to 25 mph instantly driving on highway
ODI 11065447
Power Train
I had my family in the equinox and had to coast to the side of the road on a busy highway at night. I called aaa to have the car towed to a repair shop by the house. They determined the transmission was bad and either needed a new one or have the computer re-flashed. The only people who can re-flash a transmission module computer is a dealership. By now, i also called general motors and they advised me to take it to…
ODI 11066903
Engine · Power Train
Gm recall 11195a - poor drivability/ safety/ emissions recall for camshaft position actuator solenoids. My 2.4l 2011 equinox (approx. 47,000 at purchase 11/16 & 71,000 current) is now at days chevrolet in acworth ga. Due to 1) shutting off multiple times while driving, 2) stalling at idle (fwd & rev). I initially visited days on 12/22/17 to start an oil consumption test related to 15285c, as my car presented with…
ODI 11058390
Power Train
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT
ODI 11162529
Air Bags · Power Train
When seating in the driver seat turn on the car my air bag warren come on even when i turning the wheel left or right it come on and i did get warrant card and i call a chevy dealer in quincy fla and they said they did it still it keep popping up let talk about that oil that i keep losing with in 4week bout the oil when i get a oil charge when in a 3 week checking my cage and checking my oil stick now i know what…
ODI 11061157
Power Train
I was driving on a city road and the car jerked and would not shift out of first gear. I tried to push it, but it would not go. I slowed down to a stop light and my car would not go. Once i managed to get it into a parking lot, all gears totally locked up and i could not even get it in neutral. The chevy dealership says i need a new transmission. I only have 76k miles on this one before it went up.
ODI 11044567
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While operating the vehicle, an audible ticking noise was present from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer classic chevrolet ([redacted], mentor, oh [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft rear oil seal was blown due to moisture in the pcv. The contact was informed that the failure occurred as a result of driving in extremely…
ODI 11062020
Engine · Power Train
I have a 2011 equinox it's got 146,000 miles . I am faithful with oil changes and last week when i went to get it changed i was told my engine had no oil. My oil light never came on, my check engine light had just turned on the day prior. I was told there wasn't any leaks. So after some research i find there is a oil consumption problem, however since my miles are i've 120,000 i don't qualify for the repair. This is…
ODI 11043776
Power Train
Extreme hard down shift between 35-45 mph. Dealer says "transmission is fried" "plates are charred". This is a very common problem with this particular car. It has had already 2-3 recalls & this transmission is going to kill someone. I contacted general motors & they will not make this a recall & they will not help pay for repair although they have helped others. This problem is not due to driver error but due to…
ODI 11043681
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Stalling out while sitting in drive at red light. Got up for work and turned truck on, sounded very rough. Put truck in reverse and took off and when stopping at a red light the rpms would move on their own, car starts bouncing, motor is rattling, and sometimes stalls out. I have to put the truck in neutral at every light for it to not rock back and fourth. Next day check engine light came out, readings indicated it…
ODI 11032276
Power Train
After driving a couple of hours on freeway i turned onto gratiot ave, suddenly the vehicle lost forward motion power. I was very concerned because i had a 2 month old infant in the vehicle. The vehicle also lost reverse. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership and the diagnosis was that the 3rd/5th/reverse clutch wave plate had failed and i would need a replacement transmission. I informed the dealership that…
ODI 11021104
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. On several occasions, while the vehicle was idling or being driven at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to place the vehicle in park in order for it to restart. While the brake pedal was depressed, the steering wheel locked and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact notified the dealer (jim trenary chevrolet, [redacted], o'fallon, mo 63368…
ODI 11010273
Power Train
I was driving home after work. The transmission didn't shift when it should have, then jerked into gear, did it again then the check engine light came on. I was able to pull over safely and then had it towed to my nearest chevrolet dealership.
ODI 10995359
Engine · Power Train
Hello, the vehicle is under 60,000 miles. I received a recall notice for the malfunction light. After diagnosis, it was reported the car burned oil and caused oil sludge. Many reports are needed to be replaced, including the pistons and rings. The cost of the job is between $4500 - 6000. Gm will not repair the car under the bulletin, 15285c. Apparently, the car vin is covered; however, gm will not repair because i…
ODI 11005948
Engine · Power Train
Safety concerns galore with this model year, which is well documented on the internet. Oil consumption issue, transmission needed to be replaced and car stalling issuing since i have owned vehicle. Driving on highway and car completely lost power due to the oil consumption issue with entire family in car, very dangerous. New engine problem caused car to stall in road as well. There are systemic problems that gm…
ODI 10956898
Engine · Power Train
Returned to hubler chevy for strange noise at a cold start. Rough idle. Already a bulletin for balancing chain. Balance chain replaced per extended warranty. Received a call that the timing chain needs replaced $198. Not on a bulletin. Also, now doing engine oil consumption test because oil was low as well as engine coolant was low. After doing research at home, thousands of 2.4l engines for equinox are having to…
ODI 10947495
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While attempting to merge into traffic, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 10923899