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
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While idling at a stop, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the camshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The contact purchased and replaced the part. The local dealer was…
ODI 11100184
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
Engine
The cam shaft position sensor is defective.the vehicle shuts down when idle is low.
ODI 11093463
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Excessive engine oil consumption, engine makes noise, need to change oil every 2000 miles, need to check oil level every week. Not safe to drive.
ODI 11190878
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
Engine
Excessive oil consumption- my 2011 equinox has excessive oil consumption (and it looks like majority of them do!) chevy issued a statement about this but it is no longer fixable and, unfortunately, these vehicles are still on the road. I bought one that is now dead because of this issue. It started to shake as i got to a stop sign and when i went to the shop, the same day, it was completely out of oil. I keep…
ODI 11101471
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
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
Pcv orifice frozen with ice, caused crankcase overpressurization and blew out rear crankshaft seal, lost all engine oil. Vehicle was on highway at 65 mph.
ODI 11074296
Engine
I just had to replace the exhaust manifold for the second time in 2 years on my 2011 chevy equinox due to very large cracks. The car has around 90,000 miles on it and i realoze it's 7 years old, but i tale pretty good care of it and get regular maintence usually at an actual chevy dealership. The first time i expressed my suprise to the mechanic when he yold me there was a very large crack in the exhaust manifold.…
ODI 11073410
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 · Steering
I own a 2011 chevrolet equinox ls awd with roughly 86,000 miles. While driving back an appointment this morning, the vehicle began to sputter and the "engine reduced power"/"service stabilitrak system" lights turned on. I was on the interstate with morning traffic that was going 70mph (the speed limit) and higher. The vehicle's rpm reduced suddenly and drastically, and i was only able to sustain 40mph. I was alone.…
ODI 11072036
Engine
Takata recall my vehicle is have problem with oil consumption, exhaust fumes coming out of the heater and a rattling noise. I took it into the shop in the car mechanic informed me that that the problem is not worth fixing because the year make and model keeps giving problems. He said he worked on the same type of vehicle multiple times in every 2011 chevy equinox has had the same problems. He said it's not worth…
ODI 11067096
Engine
I called in this complaint. Received a number odi11090436. On 2/01/2018 after dark i was on a 4-lane going 60-65 mph., my car's acceleration suddenly went down and the engine started chugging. I braked, drove to the side of the road and parked. No chugging while in park. Had to be towed to a chevy dealership in cedar falls, ia. They had to replace the throttle body assembly. When asked how often this particular shop…
ODI 11090472
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to community chevrolet buick ([redacted], cedar falls, ia 50613, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the engine control module failed and the throttle body assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11090436
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed too much oil. The vehicle depleted a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. Also, without warning, the vehicle would decelerate and lose power. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 11202550
Engine
In 2014 failed oil consumption test got work done on engine replacing piston and etc now i had (1/2018 ) vehicle shutting off at stop signs or lights .took vechicle to personal mechanic it was down a quart or oil but wasn't due for another oil change till 109.000 miles .car was at 106,000 miles at this time. Was told that i needed an upper fuel pump,cam shaft , timing chain set.and plugs misfired. After calling gmc…
ODI 11065268
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
Engine
Vehicle running erratic,oil leaks from rear main seal ,service bulletin 14882 ,problem caused from pcv system, vehicle was in motion in traffic
ODI 11063687
Engine
Throttle body one year after i have the cyclone rings replace. The engine lost power in middle of busy interstate.
ODI 11062209
Engine
OIL CONSUMPTION
ODI 11234984