ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. TIMING CHAIN FAILURE CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO ENGINE, FUEL PUMP FAILURE, CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION .

12/31/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11385968.0

2011 Equinox · cruise control

THIS SHOULD CLEARLY BE A RECALL BASED ON ALL THE POSTE EVERYONE IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. ALL MY LIGHTS COME ON STABILITRACK, ABS, CHECK ENGINE, STEERING FLUID. I BARELY HAVE ANY POWER, AND MY SPEED SENSOR NO LONGER READS AT ALL. ALSO MY OIL BURNS EXTREMELY FAST. LINK TO FORUM…

12/31/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11292272.0

2011 Equinox · engine

TWICE IN ONE YEAR THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDES BROKE CAUSING MOTOR DAMAGE AND THE CAR TO STALL WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY ALMOST CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT BOTH TIMES.

12/30/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11292093.0

2011 Equinox · engine

THE ENGINE OIL HAS BEEN BURNING EXCESSIVELY HAVING TO PUT OIL IN IT A WEEK AFTER OIL CHANGE THE ENGINE NOW HAS DIED

12/28/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11385279.0

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severe NHTSA 10V623000 15/12/2010

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES

THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT(S) AS DESIGNED AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PASSENGER AND/OR THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Common questions

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 778 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 273 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Chevrolet Equinox has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 778 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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