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2011 Chevrolet Equinox Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2011 Chevrolet Equinox has 3 recalls, 778 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

3

Recalls

778

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

16V502000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow t...

14V447000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SR...

10V623000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFE...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2011 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD

Top Complaint Categories

ENGINE
217
VISIBILITY/WIPER
59
POWER TRAIN
57
AIR BAGS
36
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
33
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
26
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
22
STEERING
21

Problems by Component

Engine273Powertrain135Other74Visibility68Electrical54Airbags47Steering43Speed Control32Brakes11Fuel System10Structure10Seats6Tires4Seat Belts4Suspension4Wheels3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 6, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERWipers have stopped working, have had it repaired twice and they keep quitting.
Jan 6, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the windshield wiper was ac...
May 15, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMGas is getting into the crankcase because the GDI Fuel pump is faulty and is causing check engine li...
Apr 20, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an exce...
Apr 9, 2025VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERthree times now my gas pedal has stuck down to the floor and had unsafe speeds reaching 95mph this i...
Apr 9, 2025VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCETo whom it may concern: I am writing to notify you that I own a 2011 Chevy Equinox and take very go...
Feb 26, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed,...
Feb 12, 2025ENGINEVehicle burns excessive oil. Have to put in a quart weekly. Check engine light comes on for camshaft...
Feb 7, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMIt burns oil excessively Stalls out while driving Stability traction control comes on Timing chain...
Jan 1, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15-20...
Dec 17, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERcatalytic converter, exhuast manifold, and whole exhaust system need to be replaced
Dec 11, 2024ENGINEOil burns, no leaks, no lights appear for low oil. I get the oil changed every 3000 miles. We put 3...
Nov 15, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle fail...
Nov 14, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at var...
Nov 10, 2024AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the message to “Service Air Bags”...
Oct 1, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEJerking between gears
Sep 16, 2024AIR BAGSThe contact owned a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving up a hill on a 2-l...
Sep 5, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMNo warning lamps. I was 3 quarts low only going 1614 miles from last oil change. Oil consumption , p...
Jun 6, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile driving, the car wouldn't accelerate even though I was pressing the gas pedal to the floor. I...
May 23, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI BOUGHT THIS OFF OF A PRIVATE PERSON ,SHORTLY AFTER IT STARTED NOT TAKEN ITS GAS AND DYING OUT ON T...