2011 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
- 277
- 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 277 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 17 records
- engine light · 16 records
- excessive consumption · 15 records
- timing chain · 13 records
- light came · 12 records
- needed replaced · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 91 |
| 100–150k mi | 77 |
| 30–60k mi | 45 |
| 1–30k mi | 30 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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 · Power Train
Transmission bangs when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear at slow speed. *tr
ODI 10672626
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle hesitated and shook. The vehicle was restarted and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The diagnosis was that the intake cam shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10633771
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Sept.09,2014 while driving with my 11 year grandson the engine turned off! We fear for our lives. *tr
ODI 10633426
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
While driving the 2011 equinox will jerk or jump as if being hit from behind while attempting to accelerate between 2nd and 3rd gear. The check engine light will not turn off. The stability track light comes on and off periodically while in motion. When the car is being turned off it shakes as if the motor is going to fall out. I have to turn off the ac before turning the ignition switch to off position to decrease…
ODI 10629718
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Initially the issue started with rough idling of the car, engine ticking, and engine stalling. After indicating this to the dealership, they informed me that the ecm needed to be reprogrammed because the oil life indicator was not properly calibrated causing the system to think that there was more life on the oil than there actually was. The engine balance chain eventually broke while on the interstate (55 mph), due…
ODI 10724818
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
Electrical System · Engine
2011 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle suddenly stopped dead while driving and would not restart. *smd the consumer stated it took him 20 minutes, to get the vehicle started again.*jb
ODI 10586953
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
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated and all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact discovered that oil dissipated rapidly. The dealer diagnosed that an oil consumption test needed to be done and was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10630469
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
I have had problems with my 2011 chevrolet equinox since the day i got it but yesterday was the worst. The engine all of a sudden stalled on the highway and i had to pull off the road. I just had it in the shop last week and had the fuel pump and timing chain replaced. I was able to get my car home only able to drive 40 mph. This morning i was going to try to get it to work to be closer to someone who could check…
ODI 10565822
Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
First off, sometimes my vehicle when in park acts like it may turn off, but doesn't. Can hear/feel the vibrations like its about to. Secondly, the main reason i'm on this page, the a/c. It just stopped working out of the blue and making a noise. I take it in and told the condenser has a leak and needs replaced as well as the condenser which is making the noise. Wow, quoted from one place $1,[redacted] i only got a…
ODI 10565020
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on a residential street going 30 mph. All of a sudden there was a engine clunk ( 4 cyl) and then rapid deceleration with the engine running very rough. Of course the warning lights came on. The next day i drove to the dealership several miles away and was lucky to get there as the vehicle was running so badly. The dealership will make the throttle body repair, change some sensors and fool with the…
ODI 10563931
Engine
This vehicle uses about 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles. With no warning from manufacturer or dealer and the recommended oil change at every 4 to 5 thousand miles, the oil level is gone by the time the oil change is due. This repeated action causes the cam position sensor to sludge up and become faulty. This in turn causes the motor to stall. There have been many complaints of the engine stalling on the highway. Mine…
ODI 10663805
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Started accelerating & when i got to 55 mph the vehicle started losing power rapidly & service stabilitrak light along with reduce engine power came up on the dash. I went from 55 mph to 20 mph within seconds. I was able to pull onto the side of the road. I tried to merge back onto the highway but was unable to go faster then 16 mph. I quickly pulled back over & parked the car. Shut the car off & waited about 1 min…
ODI 10563249
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I came to a stop and car began to shake, reduced engine power and service stabilitrak light came on. I pressed gas to go and car would not go out of 1st gear, stayed at about 15 mph. Less than 1 mile from home so made it home and parked it. Started again the next day, no problems and drove most of the week with no issues. Same thing happened yesterday again and i pulled over 3 different times to restart to make it…
ODI 10562387
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was stopped at stoplight at 8pm the car shook as i started to turn left and the stability control light came on then low power engine light came on in my 2011 equinox. The car powered down to 2 mph, it would not accelerate so i turned into a parking lot, shut the car off and turned it back on same thing happened again. I called onstar and had the car towed to phillips chevrolet (great service) in frankfort, il.…
ODI 10561251
Electrical System · Engine
On numerous occasions this winter, the vehicle displayed the message "engine powering down" & "service stabilitrak" while i was driving 65 mph at night on a very busy highway during rush hour commutes. When this happens, engine slows and the vehicle comes to a crawl within minutes - barely enough time to find a place to pull off the highway. When i shut off the engine, all electrical ceased, and emergency flashers…
ODI 10576811
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the engine stalled without warning while driving at various speeds. The contact was able coast onto the shoulder and restart the engine. The engine exhibited a loud, abnormal noise at start-up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was advised that the fuel pump, timing chain, actuator and engine oil was…
ODI 10552860