2011 Chevrolet Equinox Problems and Repair Histories
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2011 Chevrolet Equinoxes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Chevrolet Equinox Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Equinox | 88 Equinoxes, 9.8 months of data per Equinox, average 21000 miles 36 |
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2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 5000 | 62 | Rear Hatch rattle. Adjusted and Lubricated Loose area in Driver leather seat bottom. Looked like a bubble. Part ordered. |
| Jun | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | They replaced the lower part of the driver seat. |
| Dec | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Rattle in back |
| Oct | 2012 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Had to have the sping/lock mechanism on the dashboard storage unit replaced. It would not spring open when the button was pushed. All is fine now. |
| Jan | 2012 | 7000 | 0 | Key fob need to have the card or circuit board replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | back left speaker replaced |
2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 4000 | 0 | Loud engine rattling noise at startup began at around 4000 miles. This is a documented issue, there is a TSB to change the intake and exhaust cam actuators which do not park correctly |
| Apr | 2012 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Upon starting, the engine would idle very rough for up to 20 seconds. This problem was intermittant, but noticeable. Got a recall notice from Chevrolet to bring it in and have it reprogrammed. Problem solved. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Rear hatch door panel rattles. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 9000 | 40 | Engine clattering upon startup, poor fuel economy, engine stalling. Perform recall, changed cam solenoids, cam phasers, re-programmed ecu, and changed oil. Engine still clatters on startup, third attempt for this repair, not successful. |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 14300 | 0 | Positive battery cable fell off battery. Mechanic said it was probably never tightened from the factory. |
| Jul | 2012 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 7500 | 0 | Steering would stick at highway speed and service steering message. Dealer replaced electric motor and control module. |
| Oct | 2012 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Driver side speaker crackled and faded in and out. Repair not successful, need to take it back to the dealer. |
| Mar | 2013 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 5000 | 0 | Dent in passenger side dash. |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | Noisy engine at start-up (sounds like diesel) for 3-5 seconds, worse on cold starts. Noisy idle, engine revving (like gear slipping). Camshaft position actuator solenoid valves replaced, new calibration update done. Failed. Now also stumbling, hesitation. |
| Sep | 2012 | 16000 | 0 | Engine got louder and louder. GM never admitted there was anything wrong with it, but a lemon law attorney got them to pay a cash settlement. Replaced it with a Honda. |
| Chevrolet Equinox in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | rattling noise on engine start up - they replaced camshaft actuators as per TSB P10562A Bolts on subframe contacting body - ordered bolts outlined on TSB P10605 |
| Jan | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | Creaking, popping sound in front suspension. It is somewhat fixed - not as bad as before but still a lesser slight occasional popping sound. Engine clatters for a few seconds after start-up |
| Apr | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | Replaced IP Cluster. The outside temperature gauge would work intermittently so replaced the IP Cluster to correct the problem |
| Jul | 2011 | 8700 | 0 | Replace Torque Converter Hub Seal because it was leaking |
| Jun | 2012 | 28500 | 0 | I had to have the Dash Center Consol replaced because it would not open as it should. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Usb port for the radio quit working, Dealer replace module. |
| Dec | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | Car had developed rough idle. Dealer reflashed the PCM. High pressure fuel pump was noisy, dealer installed insulator. |
| Sep | 2012 | 48000 | 0 | Ses light is on. Replace cam actuator. |
| Dec | 2012 | 56000 | 0 | Engine was running rough and ses light was on. Dealer replaced high pressure injection fuel pump. SES light was on. Found that the cat converter had failed due to excessive fuel from fuel pump replaced on last visit. |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | 300 | Ses light on and car bucking. Replaced throttle body |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | Interior trim on driver side door, above window, came loose in one spot. Mechanic set it back in without difficulty | |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 4000 | 0 | Key did not work. Would not turn over now they thin it may be the Battery. Has done it 4 more times just keep turning the key and eventually it starts. |
| May | 2011 | 5000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | Headliner was hanging down in front of driver side windshield. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | High pressure fuel pump rattle. Dealer installed insulator. |
| Oct | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | recall fix, second attempt to fix 3 to 5 second rattle upon engine startup. actuators replaced, noise gone. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | Under warranty | |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | Still under warranty | |
| Jul | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Still under warranty |
| Aug | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | When air conditioner fan is turned all the way up and temp control is on coolest setting, every 30 minutes the air speed drops without the driver adjusting controls. Lasts for 45 seconds, then returns to original settings. Air has quit x 2 |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | When the engine is started, it sometimes rattles (like shaking a can with marbles in it) for a few seconds. It sounds like their is no or low oil pressure. Others on the net have reported the same problem. When the transmission is in 2nd gear and you lift your foot off of the gas pedal suddenly, you can feel a kick. Other owners on the net have the same issue. The dealer says they have never heard of the problem... |
| Oct | 2011 | 5000 | 0 | Noise at start up, and later, stalling, was caused by the camshaft position sensor. I had to towed to the dealer at 3pm, and it was ready the next morning at 10am. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 32300 | 0 | A sensor failed causing check engine light... referred to as a "crank sensor". |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 45000 | 0 | need full engine replacement.... |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 28000 | 40 | Supplemental Restraint System aka Airbag warning light came on due to the system not being fully operational aka a bad sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 34000 | 0 | ABS, Traction Control, & AWD lights on and stated system(s) were not functioning correctly. The hub & sensor was cleaned on the left front wheel, which appeared to correct the problem. Same problem with dirty ABS sensor, right side. |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | My engine rattled very intermittenly at startup. Maybe 10 times in last year. The dealer replaced the water pump and balance shaft chain,the tensioner,two valves,actuator and did an oil change with filter. |
| Sep | 2012 | 36000 | 0 | Intermittent rattling sound at startup, different than previous startup noise. Also occasional belt squeal at startup. No issues when driving. Actuators replaced again, drive belt replaced and oil change. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 3720 | 0 | Heater fan was squealing a little, dealer replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 44640 | 0 | Check engine light, "service stabilitrak" warning, reduced engine power. Dealer replaced throttle body assembly. |
| Apr | 2013 | 49600 | 0 | Check Engine light, rough idling, stall, continued cycling after ignition turned off ('dieseling'). Dealer replaced High Pressure Fuel Pump. |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Engine light came on; emissions issue. Was covered under recall for "poor drivability". Replaced cam valves and reprogrammed ECM. |
| Dec | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | Check engine light came on to indicated a P0690 (engine controls ignition relay feedback circuit high volts). Techs reprogrammed engine control module and has been fine. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | The speaker was buzzing. The dealership replaced the speaker and it is fine now. |
| Chevrolet Equinox in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 15300 | 0 | Loud ticking noise from engine, poor gas mileage, |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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