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
Rough/loud idle with metal shavings in oil. Sometimes rough start up.
ODI 11030824
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving with the air conditioning activated, fumes entered the vehicle. Additionally, there was an abnormal knocking noise present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the manifold was cracked. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not offer assistance. The failure mileage was 67,382.
ODI 11004333
Engine · Power Train
Hello, the vehicle is under 60,000 miles. I received a recall notice for the malfunction light. After diagnosis, it was reported the car burned oil and caused oil sludge. Many reports are needed to be replaced, including the pistons and rings. The cost of the job is between $4500 - 6000. Gm will not repair the car under the bulletin, 15285c. Apparently, the car vin is covered; however, gm will not repair because i…
ODI 11005948
Engine
2011 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to defective timing chain. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. *js
ODI 11029550
Engine
Car shut off while driving, would not restart. Timing chain broke causing engine damage. Vehicle was at dealer in nov and had timing chain checked. Dealer reported there to be no issues with timing chain.
ODI 10986269
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact could not start the vehicle and the engine indicator was illuminated. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle felt as if it were reversing when the vehicle was engaged in drive. The vehicle was taken to jim browne chevrolet tampa bay (11300 n florida ave, tampa, fl 33612, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the fuel was burnt out and the circuit needed…
ODI 11128144
Engine
I received a recall notice for excess oil consumption. I surpass parimeters for repair. Dealer insists that i keep going in for testing well beyond what chevy has set as the standard. Chevy is not providing results. Vehicle is still not fixed. Vehicle whines and has loss of power. First time it happened i ,thankful, was on a quiet residential street. The recall states oil consumption of a quart or more at 2000…
ODI 11006264
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and the power reduce warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic. It was diagnosed that both timing chains failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the batch of other vins being recalled. The failure…
ODI 10983366
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
This morning (04/20/2017), while driving, the car stalled out every time i came to a complete stop at a traffic light, or when i slowed down to turn, the engine had a very rough feel with lots of vibration and then stalled.
ODI 10979432
Engine
Was driving at 25mph when service stabile track light came on, within 5 seconds engine powering down light came on, couldn't restart vehicle , vehicle was towed to chevy dealer where diagnosis of timing chain slipping or breaking was discovered. At first dealer wanted $8800 for engine ,then $6700, then settled on $5400. Original engine had 92,000 miles when this occurred. Engine had regular oil changes from oil…
ODI 10992313
Engine · Seats · Vehicle Speed Control
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ODI 11191348
Engine
2011 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to oil consumption issue. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but declined assistance due to the vehicle having multiple owners. *js
ODI 10981869
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. After starting the vehicle, the abs indicator illuminated. After shifting the vehicle into drive, the vehicle made a grinding sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10980902
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 · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine stalls while slowing or after coming to a stop. Restarts once placed into neutral.
ODI 10959537
Engine · Power Train
Safety concerns galore with this model year, which is well documented on the internet. Oil consumption issue, transmission needed to be replaced and car stalling issuing since i have owned vehicle. Driving on highway and car completely lost power due to the oil consumption issue with entire family in car, very dangerous. New engine problem caused car to stall in road as well. There are systemic problems that gm…
ODI 10956898
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 65 mph, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to h & k chevy buick (200 s main st, continental, oh 45831) where the oil was checked. The technician diagnosed that the motor was losing oil and the chains and pistons needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11015325
Engine
Exhaust manifold develops chronic crack possibly due to thermal stress gradient near a injection port. Another contributing factor the manifold cracking may be that the engine mount, according to the repair technicians, are prone to quick deterioration than what they consider normal. The engine flops around during torque reactions, putting stress on the connected exhaust system. Besides the cracked manifold, two…
ODI 10954960
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I purchased this car in 2014 with approx. 80,000 miles on it but was told by the sales associate that this was a great car and a great deal. This car has been nothing but problems. The car has a ticking noise and sounds like a diesel but everytime i took it in to chevy they told me this is the way chevy cars sound and that nothing was wrong with it. Finally my engine light turns on and the car will no longer turn on…
ODI 10954402
Engine
Comments: i am a chevy owner of a 2011 equinox and not happy about having to pay for something that should be a recall. The timing chain is held on by a small bolt which came loose and belt broke and busted a head and all my rocker arms. This screw up my repair man said is because it was designed wrong and says once it is done there is no clue when it could happen again in the future. I have read about this…
ODI 10957127
Engine · Power Train
Returned to hubler chevy for strange noise at a cold start. Rough idle. Already a bulletin for balancing chain. Balance chain replaced per extended warranty. Received a call that the timing chain needs replaced $198. Not on a bulletin. Also, now doing engine oil consumption test because oil was low as well as engine coolant was low. After doing research at home, thousands of 2.4l engines for equinox are having to…
ODI 10947495
Engine
The 2011 2.4 l engine equinox is under recall, except for mine. I own a 2011 2.4 l engine equinox that has every problem as the one that is being recalled. Gm is telling me that there are no defective parts on my car, even though my car has been stalling while driving, while turning, while stopping. My car has everything wrong with it that is listed on the recall. The pvc system, water in the air box. Our mechanic…
ODI 10944355
Engine
In 15 degree weather car running rough, then without notice while driving 70 mph on highway car goes to 50% power and barely avoiding getting rear ended i was able to maneuver to side of highway where engine stalled out. Was able to start engine again but 50% power indication remained car had to be towed to dealer. Tech indicated the pcv had clogged causing rear seal to fail and then loss of oil caused timing chain…
ODI 10945475
Engine
Check engine light stays on, car shuts off while driving.
ODI 10940276
Engine
It was 7 degrees outside. I drove home from work 20 miles. When i took my exit, the vehicle sounded like a diesel engine (and it's not a diesel). I managed to get home and the vehicle died in the driveway. Had it towed to the chevrolet dealership. The pcv valve had become clogged and was holding condensation. The pcv valve then froze causing the rear engine seal to blow and most of my oil was blowing out down the…
ODI 10984220