2011 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 782 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Engine (386), Power Train (145), Electrical System (74).
Key takeaways
- 782 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 | 69 | 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%.
| 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.
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...
Electrical System - filed 2026-06-23
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 119,000, and at the time of a Carfax report check, it was discovered that the mileage was 175,000.
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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.