2011 Chevrolet Equinox Service Brakes Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
I was driving to work this morning when i went over train tracks. As soon as i did my "stbilitrak" light came on. All wheel drive turned off as well as abs. My car would no longer accelerate. I tried to break and nearly lost control of the vehicle. I'm upset with my vehicle. I have had so many problems with it. I have always owned a chevy, but i think they quality in work is decreasing. I will be thinking about what…
ODI 11265966
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Driving home i was approaching intersection in which a few cars were beginning to move as i approached the red light. On a county highway, upon seeing the slow start, i began breaking. Unfortunately i continually pushed brake pedal to floor numerous times with no ability to stop and ran my vehicle under back end of a fedex delivery truck. One head on collision occurred my airbag canisters initiated but but the air…
Crash reported
ODI 11192087
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, lights came on displaying "all wheel drive off", "traction control off", and service stabilitrak. Car dropped suddenly (on curve, on busy road) to 10mph. Shaking bad and brakes barely working. Car shakes worse when applying brakes. Dealer will not fix. Says lights are off when they see it so they can't diagnose problem. This same problem has happened several times. Always in cold weather. No ice or…
ODI 11151419
Service Brakes
We were driving our equinox and the brakes failed to work. The brake pedal would not depress. We hit the car in front of us on the freeway off ramp and that car hit the next car. Both drivers reported injuries. There was no way to slow down let alone stop. The air bag did not deploy either. I researched the issue and found a brake booster is the probable problem. Both our car service provider and on line blogs list…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11141251
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Purchased vehicle in february 2018. As of july 2018, my ac compressor has gone out & the service stablititrak warning keeps coming on. This shouldn't be happening 6 months after purchase.
ODI 11120482
Service Brakes
2011 chevrolet equinox at 89,000 miles abs and traction control lights came on rendering both the abs and traction control useless. Repairs required the replacement of both front wheel bearings due to the fact the reluctor rings / magnetic rings on both bearings had started to disintegrate missing large portions of it. Apparently these reluctor rings are poorly glued on. This safety device should have lasted much…
ODI 11103693
Service Brakes
Takata recall" defective master cylinder 20990924:sl-n-cylinder kit ( 04649-20990. I was driving down the street when hitting the brake it went to the floor and car did not stop. I had to run the car off the road to prevent hitting the back of another car.
ODI 11067343
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
This car has had many problems & recalls by gm. In 2017 i have replaced the high pressure fuel pump x 2, catalytic converter, transmission, svc traction, abs stability track, serpentine belt tensioner, strut mounts, lower control arm bushings, l & r rear trail arm bushings, throttle body. The car is burning oil excessively and i am keeping records of this as there is a recall/lawsuit pending on this issue currently.…
ODI 11055272
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to slow the vehicle down. The contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floorboard before the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there abs system failed and needed to be replaced. Dale…
ODI 11031461
Service Brakes
Complete brake system failure. Brake light alarm came on followed by stability control system alarm. Failure in master cylinder and brake booster allowed brake fluid to drain from system. Car was diagnosed and repaired at a chevrolet dealership. I needed to have both the master cylinder and booster replaced. *tr
ODI 10705106
Service Brakes · Steering
Power steering control module burned out in car as well as electric brake control module. *tr
ODI 10598538
Rear Compartment/Trunk · Service Brakes
I was double parked, with the gear in the parking position, talking to my cousin on a friday night. We talked for about one minute. I was trying to unload my car to take some groceries in the house. My trunk would not open. I tried to unlock the doors from the inside (drivers side) twice but the trunk still would not open. Then i went around the passengers side with intentions on turning the car on & trying to…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10592277
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the brakes failed to engage while attempting to park. The brake pedal became stuck to the floorboard and caused the driver to crash into a window. The driver was able to engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic but was…
Crash reported
ODI 10563716
Engine · Service Brakes
Equinox with 4 cylinder engine has not worked properly since purchased in july 2011. Engine made loud noise each time started. Returned to dealer several times for problem with no results. In may 2013, engine stalled several times and engine light came on. Dealership replaced cam intake but will not guarantee that future problems may occur. Additionally, this vehicle currently has another issue that may be related…
ODI 10524372
Body · Service Brakes
I was driving north bound in lane 3 traffic was stopped at red light. I went to applied the brake to slow down and stop nothing happen as i was getting real close to a stopped car my foot remained on brake pedal again nothing i made a split decision to try to drive between cars in lane 2 and 3 instead of rear ending the stopped vehicle. I sideswiped 3 cars and only then did i come to a stop. My vehicle sustained…
Crash reported
ODI 10474570
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
While driving this being with a malfunctioning tcmp i was coming up on a light at about 45 mph and the brakes failed and upon impact the seat belt did not lock but actually let me move right into the steering wheel thus causing serious damage to my sternum and also breaking 2 ribs and my head cracked my windshield and the vehicle was totaled out by the insurance company who of course did not pay anything near what i…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10639490
Service Brakes
On 7/19/12 at 2:30 pm, i was driving south bound on california interstate i-15, lane s-2 at 60 mph. The traffic was flowing freely, one vehicle was to my rear in lane s-3. Their was no road debris in any lanes. I heard a loud "pop" sound, next a loud "bang" sound under my car. I also saw the emergency brake light flash on an off on the instrument panel. I slowed down, moved to lane s-3, lightly stepped on the brake…
ODI 10466972
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
When trying to merge into traffic at a low speed i had to stop due to the car in front of me stopping. When i applied the brakes, the brakes started pulsing and i had no stopping abilities until i hit the car infront of me. Again the same situation occurred, i was merging into traffic at a low speed when the car infront of me slams their brakes and i follow my applying my brakes. Again the brakes pulsed and the car…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10501892
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2011 Chevrolet Equinox.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.