1. Chevrolet Equinox
  2. Problems
  3. 2011
  4. Engine

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi91
100–150k mi77
30–60k mi45
1–30k mi30
150–400k mi6

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 4, 2011 · 25,000 miles

    Engine

    Upon starting the vehicle one day there was a horrible loud 'rattling' noise under the hood. It has done this at least 3 more times since this date 7 it is still under manf. Warranty. *tr

    ODI 10470678

  • April 20, 2011 · 800 miles

    Engine · Switch

    Columbia, sc-at least twice a month my ignition switch will not turn to the off position so that the key can be removed. I have to turn it back to on (it's not necessary to restart the car) and then back to off in order to remove the key. This began happening within a month after purchasing my new 2011 equinox. I took it to the dealer april 19, 2011, and they could not find the problem--"unable to duplicate." the…

    ODI 10606653