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