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
I've not had any complaints about my 2011 chevy equinox until friday when it just wouldn't start. The dealership said the timing chain slipped off and bent valves and now expect me to buy a brand new $9000.00 engine. I looked up recalls and there is one for this exact issue for my model of vehicle but the dealership says it's vin specific and my vin doesn't count for the recall. This needs to be looked into to see…
ODI 10944398
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle made abnormally loud winding and knocking noises. The vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact stated that the oil dispenser was empty and more oil was added to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the…
ODI 11083262
Engine
Mycar is running bad it rattles i had it put on a tester it show anything wrong but it still runs rough. When it is idleing is sound bad
ODI 10945559
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and did not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rocker arm detached. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall and nothing could be done. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10926849
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While stopped at a red light, the stability control, traction control, and check engine indicators illuminated while the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
ODI 10926758
Engine
Takata recall my husband and i purchased a vehicle from cornerstone chevrolet in monticello, mn in march of 2015. In august of 2015, my husband received a letter from gm stating that some of the 2011 chevrolet equinox vehicles equipped with the 2.4l engine has an issue with excessive oil consumption. We were informed in the letter that we were not to bring the vehicle in unless we believed this issue was happening.…
ODI 10925237
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shut down without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to bob bell chevrolet of bel air [redacted], located at [redacted], bel air, md 21014) where the technician recommended an oil consumption test. The contact stated that the test was not completed. The contact also stated…
ODI 11244937
Engine
My 2011 equinox suddenly lost power while driving and could not control the vehicle in traffic. The vehicle would not start, but would turn over. Fortunately i was able to push it off the highway and tow it home. I then had it towed to dealership in brockport ny (spurr gm dealership). It took 3 weeks to diagnose and repair. The root cause according to the mechanic was that the original factory tensioner to the…
ODI 10918536
Engine · Power Train
Engine has always made a rattling noise which now i believe loose/worn timing chain. Last week the equinox was stalling at stop signs. It will start right back up then die again. Once it's takes off it runs fine. We took it to the dealer, they said there were 2 codes. 1 read engine misfire other read intake cam valve actuator (something). The dealer cleared the codes (charged me for clearing codes) and then said…
ODI 10915046
Engine
Starting approximately two weeks ago my car would hesitate when accelerating from a stop and either lurch while going into gear or would cut the engine. This would happen every day and i would lose the engine between 1 and 10 times per day. I took my car into the dealership on tuesday, oct 4, and was told it was the cam actuator solenoid that wasn't working. I know there is a recall for the year, make l, and model…
ODI 10914148
Engine · Power Train
While driving on the freeway it would shut off during low speeds. Issue happened 20+ time during one [redacted]. I would need to put the car in neutral to start it again, but once i slowed down it would shut off. This also happened when stopped at a light, once i pressed on the accelerator to begin moving, the vehicle would stall out, powering off and requiring me to place in neutral to start again.
ODI 10908392
Engine · Power Train
After coming to a stop at a light, car completely died. Nothing would work. Had to be towed back to dealer. Was sent to a certified gm service center and the timing chain had broke and caused chaos in my engine. They replaced the chain as well as the head and other numerous parts. They also found that my manifold was cracked and had to be replaced. Out quite a bit of money. Now just a few months later, driving down…
ODI 10959001
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
This special coverage, bulletin #14882 is exactly what's going on with my vehicle and i am under the 10-year, 120k time frame. Yet apparently my vin doesn't match up so i don't get coverage. Https://gm.oemdtc.com/1899/special-coverage-adjustment-plugged-pcv-orifice-in-intake-manifold-2010-2014-buick-chevrolet-gmc i was sold this vehicle in august of 2016. I complained about excessive oil use via email and my…
ODI 11172863
Engine
Car stall many time in the middle of an intersection when you pull out from a light or stop sign due to bad intake cam solenoid. Had to restart car severial time just to get clear of the intersection. Car may then run ok for weeks and then do it again. Gm stated it is not part of there recall, even thou it has the same issues as the cars under the recall
ODI 10907684
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel and oil were present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pistons would need to be replaced and the vehicle experienced an oil consumption failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10906427
Engine · Unknown Or Other
My engine light came on and sometimes when i start to accelerate my car it will just die (even on the highway in traffic!!!). It has happened 9+ times already and some of those times the engine light was no longer on.
ODI 10892190
Engine · Steering
Vehicle engine stalled while the vehicle was in motion at 35 mph resulting in impaired steering ability, and loss of vehicle control in a road curve. A crash was narrowly avoided. No warning light or operator notification was present prior to the incident. Odb scan codes indicated a p0010 code 'camshaft position actuator solenoid valve'. Vehicle stalled while vehicle was in motion on at least 5 other occasions…
ODI 10893021
Engine
I bought this vehicle on 11/16/2015 and i start having problems in june/2016 got it fix,then the transmission broke and i had it replaced, i already spend like 5000.00 dollars now it's the engine it will cost close to 7.000.00 to fix it now, i still owe 1.500.00 just do the math,i was told that those vehicles came out with many imperfections i just feel that there should be a recall i have no money to fix it and…
ODI 11172762
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Ever since i have bought this vehicle it is a lemon. I have all the receipts as well as research that gm needs to recall this vehicle due to safety issues and everyone has the same problem as myself. From the oil consumption and still having problems and even smells like burning causing odor which is very strong, stalling issues where my car has even stopped in the middle of the highway after a new engine was put…
ODI 11073093
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I have had this vehicle since 2016 and have had issues with it since the 7th day of owning it. On day 7, i had the catalytic converter replaced (after they tried to tell me i didn't tighten the gas cap). Then after only owning the vehicle for 4 months, i had to have a whole new engine built (so they say it was) this was after my vehicle turned completely off in the middle of an intersection while driving with my 2…
ODI 11043041
Engine
While driving on the highway the check engine light came on. Immediately in the message area two message were displayed - "reduce engine power" and service stabitrack soon". Immediately the vehicle would not go over 3000 rpm and 50 mph. Within a mile the engine lost all power (luckily this was as i was hitting the exit ramp off the highway). After waiting for a few minutes i was able to fire it up but the errors…
ODI 10865869
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle stalled when engaging drive gear. Code indicates engine variable timing solenoid intake to be replaces.
ODI 10865282
Engine · Unknown Or Other
While driving on a major highway with an 18 wheeler behind me, the vehicle stopped going forward when i pushed on the gas. It was still running but had no power and began to slow down to nothing. I was able to coast to the side of the road, but was almost run over due to the sudden loss of power. I cut off the vehicle and tried to restart it, but it would only make a clicking sound. According to the dealership we…
ODI 10864203
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving at any speed and making a right turn, the engine stopped. The vehicle restarted. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was driven to the dealer's mechanic where it produced intake cam actuator failure code p011. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10876377
Engine
Excessive oil consumption. 1qt per 1,250 miles. Needs major engine repairs at less than 86,000 miles. I've heard that if allowed to continue that engine can stall while driving. This could be a dangerous condition if stalling while travelling at maximum highway speeds. Driver could lose steering control.
ODI 10862129