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
Gm recall 11195a - poor drivability/ safety/ emissions recall for camshaft position actuator solenoids. My 2.4l 2011 equinox (approx. 47,000 at purchase 11/16 & 71,000 current) is now at days chevrolet in acworth ga. Due to 1) shutting off multiple times while driving, 2) stalling at idle (fwd & rev). I initially visited days on 12/22/17 to start an oil consumption test related to 15285c, as my car presented with…
ODI 11058390
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Rattles when starting the vehicle. Smells of gasoline from vehicle when running. This began in december 2017 and continues to this day
ODI 11101997
Engine
Oil consumption - have just received the warning oil pressure low - stop engine. Come to find out it is only covered before 120,000 miles or by september of this year. I received no notification of this issue. I have documented all service charges and timing of additional oil used. Talked with gm and they will not offer to reimburse for charges incurred.
ODI 11061477
Engine
Without warning my check oil pressure light illuminated. I had less than a block to get to the side of the highway before my engine failed. After having it inspected by 3 different inspectors, it was determined that my pcv valve froze and caused my rear main seal to leak all my oil very rapidly. This in turn caused my engine to seize. This pvc issue is a known issue and no recall has been issued. This is something…
ODI 11064176
Engine
Gm 2.4 ecotec engine plugged pcv valve. Valve was found by dealer as being frozen shut causing the crankcase to pressurize and blow out the read crank shaft seal costing $1817 to repair. This is not an unknown problem for gm. Other makes and models of a several year span with the ecotec 2.4 have a service bulletin 14882 to cover total cost of repairs for this exact same problem. Gm is refusing to cover this engine…
ODI 11056951
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
The vehicle has suffered several engine failure since i purchased it. Several sensors and module have gone out, costs of over $1500.00 to date. Faulty electrical panel failed to indicate the vehicle was low on oil, and overheating. The oil was changed and within a month, the oil had depleted for unknown reasons. None of the indicator lights signaled and the engine stopped while driving, the mechanic said the engine…
ODI 11055102
Engine
Engine oil is burning by passing through and going out the exhaust.
ODI 11057775
Engine
The vehicle was parked and i went to start it and it wouldn't start, so i got it towed to the garage. They found a lot of noise coming from the engine so they checked the compression and found 0 psi on all cylinders. They found the valves bent and top of pistons smashed. Excessive engine oil consumption due to piston ring wear caused the engine to fail. The consumer stated the manufacturer would not provide a…
ODI 11100791
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
3 complaints contained within - complaint #1 - i have had multiple issues with cam shaft actuators and exhaust issues in this vehicle. This has caused my vehicle to stall in busy intersections and to also go into "limp" mode on the interstate. Going 70mph and the engine going into limp mode is dangerous. Thankfully there were alert driver around me that were able to help me get to the emergency lanes safely. There…
ODI 11047416
Engine
For the last 5000 miles, at times, when idling at a stoplight or intersection, the engine jumps even with the foot on the break. This is frightening in that it feels like the vehicle may accelerate on its own and hit the vehicle in front or go into the intersection.
ODI 11043315
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While operating the vehicle, an audible ticking noise was present from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer classic chevrolet ([redacted], mentor, oh [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft rear oil seal was blown due to moisture in the pcv. The contact was informed that the failure occurred as a result of driving in extremely…
ODI 11062020
Engine · Power Train
I have a 2011 equinox it's got 146,000 miles . I am faithful with oil changes and last week when i went to get it changed i was told my engine had no oil. My oil light never came on, my check engine light had just turned on the day prior. I was told there wasn't any leaks. So after some research i find there is a oil consumption problem, however since my miles are i've 120,000 i don't qualify for the repair. This is…
ODI 11043776
Engine
Engine stalled out while driving and almost caused accident. Timing chain slipped and ruined my entire engine, no warnings, no signals or none of any kind. Reading alot of complaints about this same problem and there should of been a recall on this 2.4l engine from gm a long time ago! Maintenance has been maintained and up to date since car was first driven off lot.
ODI 11032652
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Stalling out while sitting in drive at red light. Got up for work and turned truck on, sounded very rough. Put truck in reverse and took off and when stopping at a red light the rpms would move on their own, car starts bouncing, motor is rattling, and sometimes stalls out. I have to put the truck in neutral at every light for it to not rock back and fourth. Next day check engine light came out, readings indicated it…
ODI 11032276
Engine
Motor on 2011 chevy equinox blew up. Dealer stated that when they pulled the oil pan they found piston, rod and rings. Quoted it would be >$9,000 to repair for the motor, gaskets and cat. Convertor. Asked if this would be covered under warranty. Stated it wasn't. I questioned about the pistons being replaced last year. He stated that it was 1.5yr and 27,000 miles ago. He said that there was no coverage. I asked why…
ODI 11032755
Engine
My 2011 equinox has experienced multiple problems since we purchased it beginning with the oil life monitoring system, which gm acknowledged, through a dangerous failure of the stabilitrak system in 2014 while in motion on multiple occasions (posted to nhsta), resulting in an engine rebuild in 2016, which gm took responsibility for. Unfortunately, the initial problems occurred beyond the lemon car limit in our state…
ODI 11032214
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Reduced engine power /stabili trak light comes on when my vehicle is idle or stopped at a light . It sometimes shuts off but cranks back up while im sitting at a light. Usually when on driving on 95 the light doesnt come on except for this morning the light came on while i was on 95 when i was under 60 miles i had to pull over for a few minutes so the indication light goes off, my car will eventually loose power if…
ODI 11030839
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
#43180: voluntary product emission recall ' high pressure fuel pump ' (sep 30, 2016) car stalls after idling when pulling out of parking lot or in a slow start up or transitioning from reverse to drive. Causing the vehicle to lose power and maneuverability. The engine mounted high pressure fuel pump in these vehicles may develop excessive wear on the plunger piston shaft and shaft seal. If this happens fuel can leak…
ODI 11022767
Engine
Purchased 2011 equinox new in august 2011 and all maintenance has been performed either on time or ahead of schedule. First incident occurred while driving at approximately 45 mph - equinox shuddered and stalled out. Restarted and had it checked at dealer but no engine codes could be found. About six weeks later on august 30th car cut out at a red light, restarted - car cut out when i slowed to make a turn,…
ODI 11021783
Engine
Dealer looked at it, it uses oil they say there is an issue with stretched timing chains and piston rings, which company has admitted there is a problem with. Branded title is stopping the fixing of problem. Only issue to make title branded was bumper and ac unit issues(had to do with the insurance company in the state it happened in). There wasn't any damage to engine / motor. Gm will not stand behind there product…
ODI 11015307
Engine
Engine balance chain wears and stretches, when this happens it would cause the chain to break and causing further engine damage.
ODI 11046291
Engine
Less than 60,000 miles and it needs a new engine. Engine light came on and power was reduced. Car idles very rough, and somewhat loud. I liken it to a school bus. Luckily i was less than 5 miles from home and did arrive safely. Car was looked at by two different mechanic shops and both have the same diagnosis: timing belt/chain jumped and now needs a new engine.
ODI 11006795
Engine
This vehicle stalled in traffic. After 3 stalls the check engine light came on. The trouble was the timing chain after only 50k miles. Cost was $1680. I feel this was dangerous and i should not have been charged.
ODI 11004304
Engine
The timing chain on our equinox broke and damaged the engine. Gm says our vin is not covered under the nhtsa reference #10053269 and tsb reference #sb-12313. Our shop said the damage is exactly what is covered under those documents, but no protection due to vin outside of range. The vehicle started showing problems with the check engine light on and the stabilitrak system error. Parked the vehicle and turned it off.…
ODI 11000766
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was excessive oil consumption and the oil level warning indicator failed to illuminate. The contact stated that there were no leaks or other evidence of an oil leak. The contact also stated that there was no smoke coming from the tailpipe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The…
Fire reported
ODI 11197384