2011 Chevrolet Equinox Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 36
- 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.
Among these 36 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 9 records
- throttle body · 8 records
- engine power · 8 records
- light came · 7 records
- traction control · 6 records
- check engine · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My husband, newborn baby and i were driving on the highway when the vehicle suddenly slowed and then stalled in the middle of traffic. This occured every time my husband used the brakes. Luckily we managed to make it back home safely. The vehichle constantly needs oil and then it died for the last time about a month ago as we pulled into a family members driveway.
ODI 11229105
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, lights came on displaying "all wheel drive off", "traction control off", and service stabilitrak. Car dropped suddenly (on curve, on busy road) to 10mph. Shaking bad and brakes barely working. Car shakes worse when applying brakes. Dealer will not fix. Says lights are off when they see it so they can't diagnose problem. This same problem has happened several times. Always in cold weather. No ice or…
ODI 11151419
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling on the service road when my car suddenly stalled without notice. I was almost hit by vehicles traveling behind me. The car started up right away and i was able to park safely. The check engine light is now on and it shows a code for a bad solenoid. This is a prominent problem with this car, i have seen numerous people complain on various websites about this issue. I just want to know why this car is…
ODI 11120437
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Timing belt failed within two years of the first time being fixed. First time was when vehicle was purchased used at approx 123k, second time it has failed is approx 179k. There is an ongoing oil consumption issue with the vehicle. I have heard that there is a recall on the oil issue that was not publically announced and i would like to find out why it wasnt if in fact this is an issue. Timing belt should not fail…
ODI 11084230
Vehicle Speed Control
In the middle of accelerating out of a parking lot into two way traffic,vehicle was in drive and in motion, the vehicle quit accelerating to a stop and acted as though it was in neutral even though it was in drive. No engine revving sound (engine sounded "normal") when accelerator was pushed (to the floor), and vehicle began to roll backwards (due to slope nature of parking lot) even though the vehicle was in drive.…
ODI 11080984
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The 2011 chevrolet equinox i own started to idle really high then really low and made the car speed up and then the idle speed would drop to a point where the engine would die. You would have no pedal control at all just rolling along on a city street. It happened out of the blue and was very scary in busy traffic. I brought the car to the chevrolet dealership and was informed that they had special coverages on the…
ODI 11078423
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (dave white chevrolet, [redacted], sylvania, oh 43560) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
ODI 11083474
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Had to replace the catalytic converter due to over heating of the engine/exhaust as a result of the excessive oil consumption (sept 2017). Stabilitrak service light came on and reduction of engine power and speed while driving (jan 2018).
ODI 11063066
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I keep having issues with the wheel speed sensor. Continues to say stability tract, traction control, abs off. Issues with wheel speed sensor.
ODI 11004691
Engine · Seats · Vehicle Speed Control
TAKATA INFLATORS
ODI 11191348
Engine · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred three years ago. The contact was able to restart the vehicle with no issues. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recently occurred again. The vehicle…
ODI 10967264
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Purchased my 2011 chevy equinox in march 2014 at 36,000 miles. At this moment i have 63,000 miles. Past couple months or so i have had many issues with my vehicle. There was a ticking for a period of time after parking and shutting off the vehicle, a rough/loud running of the engine, inconsistent times of knocking type sound, and a hesistant during accelerating and so rough. When we inquired about these things from…
ODI 10859936
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving to get my 3 small kids from after school and my 2011 chevy equinox started losing power. Could not go over 35 mph.check engine light turned on, then the stabilitrak light followed by reduce engine and it had vibration. The car was in motion. I got to the stop sign and it vibrated. I pulled over and was scared to cut it off. Then after about 2 mins i was able to pull of slowly by the car stalled. And i…
ODI 10820100
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was in city streets going 30 mph at most, 19 degrees in minnesota and it shows reduced engine power and stabiltrack off as traction control light comes on and check engine light is on. The engine starts shaking violently and i pull over, restart it and it goes for a few blocks and then the same warnings come on (engine light has gone off and on intermittently for a few months with no issues.) as mentioned, speed…
ODI 10817744
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission shifting issues causing car to jerk and not accelerate. Has been an on going issues for the last 13 month brought in to be looked at multiple time. Dealer is stating that's how the transmission were made.
ODI 10807641
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred on multiple occasions. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle accelerated and immediately stopped responding in the middle of an intersection. The contact continued to depress the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle jerked and began to accelerate.…
ODI 10784952
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
When i was out running errands on 5/2/15 with my (xxx) year old, as i was arriving closer to my destination my car started shaking the check engine light came on, the stabilitrak light came one and i started to accelerate the car and the pedal was all the way to the floor and the car hesitated for a min or so then it started to rev up and i was able to pull off. Then when i got to where i was going i turned the car…
ODI 10714237
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning and the vehicle vibrated as the reduce speed warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the diagnosis was unknown by the contact. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10691565
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving in the snow at approximately 40 mph when the car decelerated to approx 20 mph, the check engine light came on, the traction control light came on, the suv started shaking and the reduced engine performance pop up was displayed. The dealer is replacing the throttle sensor due to a short. Luckily i was not on the highway at the time as going from 65 to 20 would have been very dangerous. This limp…
ODI 10690460
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving at 55mph suddenly car decelerates and warning light flashes "engine power reduced"...cannot accelerate past 15 mph. Service at chevy dealer diagnosis - throttle body needs replacement... Concerned to have this sudden problem at highway cruising speeds. *tr
ODI 10672927
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving to work on route 66 in east hampton, ct when the car just started hesitating and not driving properly. I immediately had to find a safe place to pull off so as not to cause an accident and called on-star. I turned the car on and off several times before it finally seemed drive-able. On-star performed a diagnostic test and said there was definitely something wrong and to proceed to the closest chevrolet…
ODI 10714918
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was turning left on a green light at the corner of argyle and oakleaf suntrust bank when the car slipped into neutral and i was stuck in oneway opposite traffic until i turned off the engine and restarted it and then was a ble to go into drive, i was almost in a serious accident with several cars. Then i was traveling north on hwy 295 and i had it in cruise control and i could not get it to quit until i turned off…
ODI 10649046
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, there was a sudden loss of acceleration as the wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the throttle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 10/24/14*lj…
ODI 10595128
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the cruise control was activated at 60 mph when the vehicle exhibited an unexpected increase in acceleration. In addition, the engine rpms increased abnormally. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where the technician was unable to duplicate the acceleration failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The…
ODI 10586214
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