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.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My wife purchased a 2011 chevy equinox with a window sticker stating a four cylinder engine. It had 1800 miles on the vehicle when purchased. We took the vehicle in to have the oil changed and found it has a six cylinder engine. How is this possible and who should i speak with at gm. I'm very concerned because of the terrible gas mileage and a six cyl engine was not shown on the paper work? *tr
ODI 10641160
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
1.while driving in nashville for work the first occurrence started with check engine light. Moments later check traction control warning popped up and immediately after a reduced engine power notification and vehicle lost power. Went from 55 to 30 mph in seconds. I have no clue how this did not cause a wreck in the heavy traffic. I took the vehicle to the dealership i purchased it from ([xxx] in clarksville, tn) and…
ODI 10689790
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving 65 mph, a loud banging noise was heard under the hood of the vehicle when the gears were shifted. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission, catalytic converter, and engine chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10861673
Power Train
Transmission failed to shift into any gear when stopping after a long drive. So far two instances where the car failled to move after stopping at a light and at a stop sign after driving more than 50 miles. Dealer can find no problem with car.
ODI 10717527
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Upon leaving the home driveway, as the car began to accelerate, the "check engine" light came on, and the information station flashed the warning "stabilitrac / power reduced". The car was still drive-able, but would not accelerate past the first transmission gear. After getting the vehicle back home, i restarted it, and the same warning was displayed in the information station. The vehicle also began to idle very…
ODI 10691563
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
This vehicle has never gotten anywhere near the advertised epa estimated gas mileage. I have over 20000 miles on it now and have only averaged around 23 mpg on the highway in eco mode. This really should be considered false advertising. I bought the vehicle mainly because of the estimated 30 mpg. Really disappointed in gm at this point. *tr
ODI 10574022
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Engine loss of power, with service engine light illumination and service traction control message. Drove vehicle home in "limp mode" before taking to servicing dealership, the following tuesday. Dealer performed balance chain repair under manufacturer special warranty letter. Afterwards, dealer advised of engine code p2135 and stated vehicle required a "throttle body" replacement, at a full parts & labor cost of…
ODI 10572644
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Cruising along at 65 mph on highway when service stabilitrak light along with reduce engine power came up on the dash. I lost engine power and went from 65 mph to 15 mph. I was able to pull onto an exit ramp. I quickly pulled over & parked the car. Shut the car off & waited about 1 min & turned the car back on. The stabilitrak & the reduce engine power cleared off my dash but the check engine light stayed on. Then…
ODI 10563996
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Sensors for the throttle control went out causing reduced engine power in sub zero weather at a stop. This made for hazardous driving in rush hour traffic as it was difficult to get the car above 15 mi per hr especially up any slight incline when the normal speed limit was 45 and every one is annoyed they are being slowed down. *tr
ODI 10561876
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Engine loss of power, with service engine light illumination and reduced engine power message while driving on interstate highway when under 5 deg. F at night.. Onstar advised to stop driving the vehicle due to engine damage concern and potential fire. Drove vehicle in "limp mode" direct to servicing dealership, dealer advised of engine code p2135 and stated vehicle required a "throttle body" replacement (same as…
ODI 10573921
Power Train
Was driving about an hr check engine light came on reduced engine power came across screen could not get the car to drive even with gas pedal pushed all the way to the floor ran test code came up throttle body had to disconnect and reconnect battery to make of work again. Cleaned throttle body found that the exhaust manifold broke in half and melted one 02 censor. Never had problem again til 12/27/14 again the…
ODI 10668589
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Received notice from chevrolet 2.4l engine may contain 2 parts subject to premature failure due to wear. Failure of either part has potential to render vehicle inoperable and cause major engine damage. Chevrolet's proposed fix is for owner to drive vehicle to failure and then deliver it to a dealer and they will repair at no charge. Owners should not be subjected to the personal safety risk of being stranded on the…
ODI 10544609
Power Train
While driving at 50 mph, the check stabilization system light came on. Next, the engine cut power without warning. I had the car towed to the dealership and i was told the car needs a new throttle body. However, the part is back ordered and nobody can tell me when it will be available. Apparently there is a national shortage. I was just fortunate that another car was not behind me when the engine cut power. I have…
ODI 10496834
Engine · Power Train
On 18 dec 2012 the car lunged forward while exiting a parking lot. Ten minutes later the car lost all power on a busy highway. I could not steer the car to the shoulder of the road. . . . The car was dead. Police arrived to warn me of being in a very dangerous spot. I was towed by aaa to the dealership where the car was purchased. Service at the dealership = oil/filter change. Odometer - 9778. The old problem…
ODI 10499738
Engine · Power Train
This has occurred multiple times ant infrequent and unexpected intervals. It has been presented to dealerships multiple times without resolution. When trying to accelerate from a stop at an intersection, the motor will lag and/or drop in rpm similar to a manual transmission car. The lag creates a 1-2 second delay in the transmission propelling the vehicle forward or doing so at a speed that is constantly increasing.…
ODI 10592705
Power Train
Loss of power for a few seconds after accelerating,letting off of gas and re-accelerating. Lag in engine/transmission response leads to potential accidents! Has occurred multiple times. 4 cylinder. *tr
ODI 10596845
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox lt. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph with the vehicle speed control activated, the gear disengaged itself and would not shift into another gear. This caused the engine to rev. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who ran a diagnostic test and could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to file a complaint and contact…
ODI 10464466
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle has had inordinate transmission noise since around 10k mileage. While vehicle was idling, went into incredibly rough idle, vehicle shaking with warning message about stabilitrack error and vehicle shut down. While this initially happened while idling, it also happened numerous times at speeds from 20-50 mph as reported by spouse. After multiple trips to the dealer for unacceptable engine noise, engine…
ODI 10577752
Power Train
I started my car which sounded like a jet engine, like it was going to go airborne. I accelerated and going only 5 mph the rpm raced to 4,000. I took my foot off of the gas and the car jerked. I accelerated again going only 5 mph and again the rpm raced to 4,000. The car jerked again and i felt like i had been hit from behind. I had just left my driveway so pulled back in and called my dealer. The car was towed in…
ODI 10436652
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I put the car in drive and the engine sounded like an airplane taking off. I pulled out on the street, accelerated and noticed the needle go up to 4 rpm's at approximately 10 miles an hour. I took my foot off the accelerator and the car jolted and felt like i had been hit from behind. I accelerated again and the same thing happened, again feeling like i was hit from behind. The car is presently at my dealership but…
ODI 10436206
Power Train
Good evening, 6 years ago i had a chevy cobalt and experienced that situation. My vehicle powered itself off and the steering wheel locked up and i went straight for a wall inside a parking garage. Later that year i received a recall for the vehicle. Now i have a 2011 chevy equinox and the same thing happened. The only difference was i was on a four lane highway and my vehicle powered off and the steering wheel…
ODI 10566123
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car jerked when slowing down. While waiting at a stop light, the car shut off. Upon starting vehicle, there was a rattle. Car was taken to the dealership where purchased and recall #11195 was done, to include an oil change. *tr
ODI 10436198
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
At 4000 miles the radiator failed and the car overheated. Replaced radiator. At the same time there was and still is a clunking at low speeds and when up-shifting. The clunk has been so dramatic that i thought on several occasions that i was hit from the rear. It actually makes me sick to my stomach driving the car and makes people in the back sicker. Additionally some where above 30 miles an hour the car has…
ODI 10439082
Electronic Stability Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I purchased a new chevy equinox on may 13, 2011 from maritime motors in fairfield, ct it has been a nightmare from the beginning drivetrain/timing issues, bucking on acceleration and deceleration and pulsing at traffic lights and stop signs. The equinox still occasionally clatters upon starting (after the recall was apparently fixed in summer 2011), and the vehicle also pulses at stop signs and traffic lights to the…
ODI 10454146
Power Train
Trying to pass a truck at about 55 mph i stepped all the way down on the accelerator, only to see the rpm's race up high but no acceleration. I have taken my vehicle in six times to correct this problem, i have also contacted gm several times with this complaint, all to no avail. Gm's answer is "we have your complaint documented". I have not bothered doing anything since sept 10, 2013, thinking that my problem may…
ODI 10605078