Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Chevrolet Equinox has 54 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
54
Complaints
1
Recalls
6
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
16V502000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | It burns oil excessively Stalls out while driving Stability traction control comes on Timing chain... |
| 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... |
| Mar 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Trouble code p2138. Replaced accelerator pedal with OEM. Trouble code still persists. Car goes into ... |
| Aug 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, he noticed smoke... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Stalling and stopping completely while coming to a stop. New muffler put in, still stalling! - I dri... |
| Mar 12, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The windshield wipers and yes, available at anytime for inspection. I was traveling Hwy 80 and the w... |
| Mar 7, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The key can be removed although drivetrain is not in Park? Also, a week ago while picking up my gran... |
| Dec 14, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After purchasing the vehicle . The vehicle starting malfunctioning. From going into 0rmp to shutting... |
| Sep 19, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY EQUINOX LTZ 2011 KEEP SHUTTING OFF WITHOUT A WARNING WHEN I'M BACKING UP ON A RED LIGHT OR A STO... |
| Jul 15, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE | 1) SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON DESPITE HAVING SEATBELTS SECURED. IT HAPPENS WHEN YOU START THE CAR AND S... |
| Nov 26, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | AT RED LIGHT,MY CAR CUT OUT. WOULDN'T TURN OVER. HAD IT TOWED AND MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS TIMING CHA... |
| Nov 18, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | A FEW DAYS AGO AFTER WORK I STOPPED FOR GAS AND TOOK A DIFFERENT ROUTE HOME. I LIVE IN A CITY WITH T... |
| Mar 11, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION WITH LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON THIS OIL CHANGE I HEARD TICKING NOISE FROM UN... |
| Jan 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | STOPPED AT THE GAS STATION AND THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. SEVERAL TIMES THE CAR DIED WHILE ON A BU... |
| Jan 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | CAR WILL THROW CODES P0700/U0073/U1000 - LOOSES ENGINE POWER, CHECK STABILITRAK LIGHTS UP, CHECK ENG... |
| Jan 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN THE CAN STARTS IT SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL.SOME THIMES THE ENISON WILL TURN OVER AND OVER AND I HAV... |
| Jun 4, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STALLS AND IT DOES IT ALSO WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR A TRAFFIC LITE AND THEN WHEN ... |
| Dec 15, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | THE VEHICLE HAS SUFFERED SEVERAL ENGINE FAILURE SINCE I PURCHASED IT. SEVERAL SENSORS AND MODULE HAV... |
| Nov 20, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHEN EXITING THE CAR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, I WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE MOS... |