2011 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 783 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Engine (386), Power Train (145), Electrical System (74).
Key takeaways
- 783 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 30 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 41 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 386 | 49% |
| Power Train | 145 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 74 | 9% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 70 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 61 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 57 | 7% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 55 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 52 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 50 | 6% |
| Steering | 43 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 34 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the windshield wipers failed to function as intended. The contact stated that there was a sound coming from the windshield wiper motor; however, the wiper arms had seized. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while it w...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-08-28
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the mother was driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence and was later diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who discovered metal shavings in the engine oil pan and informed the contact that the engine had seize...
Fuel System, Gasoline,engine - filed 2026-08-03
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle, and the engine was rattling and vibrating abnormally. During the failure, there was no warning light illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determine...
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More for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.