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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 2
Average Mileage:
80,720 miles

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Comments (Page 6 of 19)

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problem #263

Oct 052016

Equinox

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 (443-692-2111, located at 1230 bel air rd, 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 that an unknown recall was performed one year ago regarding high oil consumption. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was referred to the epa. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Jarrettville, MD, USA

problem #262

Jun 082019

Equinox

  • 83,000 miles
I bought a 2011 Equinox in may a couple of days after having the car I was hearing clicking noises took back to the dealership they told me it was just the air condition. A couple of weeks later my car started to rock back in fourth when at a light and shutting off while driving. I took it again to the dealership when they told me it was an oil consumption issue and I needed to take it to a Chevy dealership. I took it in they said that I needed a timing chain filed under mu warranty and I paid the deductible. I was then told that it wasn't going to fix the issue stating I needed to bring it back after a 1000 miles and that GM would handle the problem at hand. I then took it back and behind my back they tried to call my warranty company to see if they would pay. My warranty does not cover their problem. Then was told that they would handle everything but I still would have to pay money out of pocket. It hasn't even been 90 days since I purchased this vehicle.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

problem #261

Aug 092019

Equinox

  • 90,000 miles
My vehicle has been diagnosed and the timing chain and belt tensioners have gone bad and need replaced but my VIN is not listed under the recall. It's a 2011 Chevy Equinox under the 120,000 mile specification. Knowing my vehicle's history before I came into ownership this was already replaced in 2015 but needs it again already so there's clearly a manufacturer's issue going

- Shreve, OH, USA

problem #260

Aug 072019

Equinox

  • 129,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Most recently was driving in heavy rain and the windshield wipers just stopped working in the upright position, and visibility was extremely impaired. Had my granddaughter with me, they had to roll down windows to help me get safely off the road. This vehicle has had problems with the fuel system in 2015, air conditioner quit working in 2014, failed oil consumption test in 2016. I bough a new car because in didn't want mechanical problems and this vehicle has had nothing but problem after problem. It is a lemon.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #259

May 162019

Equinox

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle required an oil change every month and a half ever since it was purchased in July of 2018. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle was included in an extended warranty issued by the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Willow Grove, PA, USA

problem #258

Jan 042018

Equinox

  • 116,000 miles
Oil consumption

- Cordvoa, TN, USA

problem #257

Jan 012019

Equinox

  • 110,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

First Equinox owned - GM replaced engine at no cost to me. Thought it was safe to purchase another Equinox. Own a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox fwd 2.4 liter engine. Excessive oil consumption; stalling while at stoplights, etc.; engine light comes on frequently; multiple wheel hub assemblies replaced; wiper transmission replaced; clattering noise within engine that cannot be fixed per mechanic; stablitrak and ABS lights on; limp mode several times. Have spent many hundreds of dollars to fix. Going to GM for complete engine replacement. 126,600 miles at present. Purchased 9/8/2016 with 80,437 miles.

- Manton, MI, USA

problem #256

Jul 142019

Equinox

  • 120,000 miles
While driving, the check engine light came on and the car died in the middle of the road. Had to coast to the side of the rode. Restarted drove another 2 miles and it died again. Got it to keep running although it tried to die and took to dealer for repair. This car is a death trap. With all of the complaints, can't figure out how Chevy can continue to allow this to happen. I assume when someone dies because of this issue, they may do something then.

- Morton, IL, USA

problem #255

Jul 102019

Equinox

  • 70,000 miles
Encountered an issue where the car would randomly shut the engine off without any type of light or warning. This happened for the first time a week before we could get it to the shop, in that week it happened 8 times. One of these times was while moving and my wife were nearly T-boned on a highly congested road. My wife began getting extremely anxious when she had to drive the car and scared it would die on the interstate.the Chevy dealership said this was being caused by high oil consumption, this was news to us because the car had not notified us of that at all (no oil or check engine lights) and we were at about 3K since last oil change with full synthetic (70K total miles). The dealership then went on to say that the piston rings and pistons need to be replaced for $4,200. I googled '2011 Chevy Equinox piston rings' and one of the first results was 'special coverage adjustment 15285D' for excessive oil consumption caused by the pistons and rings. I asked the dealership why he never mentioned this and he said it didn't apply to our VIN but he didn't know why. After a back and forth of 'that makes no sense, it's the exact issue' and 'I don't know it's above my pay grade' he eventually said 'based on the VIN your car wasn't built with the same parts' which I realized after calling the GM customer service line directly was a lie. GM told me that my car was covered until November, 2018 (this happened July 19) because GM did the service adjustment out to 7 yrs/120K miles. GM told me she is up-channeling our case to see if GM will pay for some of it, still waiting to hear back.

- Rapid City, SD, USA

problem #254

May 072019

Equinox

  • 110,000 miles
My husband, newborn baby and I were driving on the highway when the vehicle suddenly slowed and then stalled in the middle of traffic. This occured every time my husband used the brakes. Luckily we managed to make it back home safely. The vehichle constantly needs oil and then it died for the last time about a month ago as we pulled into a family members driveway.

- Stafford Springs, CT, USA

problem #253

Jun 192019

Equinox

  • 115,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My vehicle ran completely out of oil. There was no indicator light to warn me there was low oil. There was never indication oil was leaking as it did not appear on my driveway. I have to replace the entire motor.

- Mora, MN, USA

problem #252

Mar 152019

Equinox

  • 122,000 miles
I've had this truck for a little over 2 years and when I first got it there was no ticking noise then made a year ago I noticed the ticking noise. I took it to a Chevy dealership and was told that it was normal for the model. It began to stall so I took it back and was told that the O2 sensor was the cause. Later on that day the ticking began to get louder and then as I came to a complete stop and raised the hood oil was spraying every where. Had it towed to the shop for them to tell me that the timing chain had been slapping up against the valve cover and had cracked the cover so that's why the oil was spraying every where. He also told me that the engine in my truck was defective from the start and that Chevy knows about this. So now I'm stuck trying to find a motor for a truck that I'm still paying notes on and can't drive. The fact that Chevy knows about the problems with the timing chain, the cam sensor and the oil consumption and is not held accountable for the damage to our vehicles is crazy. I come from a Chevy loving family and ive always owned one and but now I'm looking for something else because Chevy doesn't stand behind their products anymore and yes I always change my oil on time and all of my maintenance has been done on time.

- Gautier, MS, USA

problem #251

Jun 182019

Equinox

  • 180,000 miles
I have had all recalls done on this car. Have had basically everything but the engine replaced. It runs like it is a semi. Stalls at stop lights. Has died twice while driving it - and would not start again even in neutral. I am afraid to drive it because it could stall out when going through an intersection. I keep the oil changed regularly. I don't know what else to do. I can not afford to replace the engine - I still owe on my car loan on this car. In all the 40 plus years I have driven cars, I have never had this much trouble with a vehicle. I can understand having to do something every once in awhile - like transmission, etc. I have spent over $3000 on different "fixes" that havn't fixed it. I am usually a Chevrolet person, but I am not going to buy a Chevrolet again.

- Kearney, NE, USA

problem #250

Jan 042019

Equinox

  • 79,000 miles
The motor hade 80,000 mile on and blow all the oil out just as the 2012 Equinox did and now I have no motor.gone down the road about 55mph. On hwy. 55 in montrose mn.

- Montrose, MN, USA

problem #249

Mar 012019

Equinox

  • 65,000 miles
I bought my 2011 Equinox with 45K miles, 1.5 years ago and have had many problems. Had to change the exhaust manifold, muffler and now I am having power issues. The car will stall when idling and lose power when driving. I had my 3 children in the car and when making a left turn at an intersection I lost all acceleration. Thank god there was not a car coming, because we would have been seriously hurt for it is normally a busy intersection. I still owe a lot of money on the vehicle and I am scared to drive it. This problem occurs often and I was told to change the cam shaft, which I did to no avail.

- Fairfield, NJ, USA

problem #248

May 152019

Equinox

  • 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. While attempting to park, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to curry auto center (2906 E Buick Cadillac blvd, bloomington, in 47401), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Clay City, IN, USA

problem #247

Apr 222019

Equinox

  • 73,302 miles
Leak in rear main oil seal. Expensive repair due to labor. Same problem shown online with this make, model, and year. Casts doubts on quality of american automobile manufacturers. GM should issue recall.

- Galesburg, IL, USA

problem #246

Feb 162019

Equinox

  • 134,000 miles
I have had my SUV worked on 6 different times due stalling, loosing power, cutting out, and not wanting to accelerate. They replaced the throttle body updated the computer replaced air filter, etc. Worked for 2 weeks and now is still having this problem.

- Elkland, MO, USA

problem #245

Oct 012018

Equinox

  • 122,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 20 mph, the engine stalled. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 122,000.

- Moscow, TN, USA

problem #244

Apr 112019

Equinox

  • 60,000 miles
Failure timing chain tensioner and chain guides at 60K miles, replaced timing chain, balance chain, guides and tensioner and excessive oil consumption

- Medina, OH, USA

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