Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Chevrolet Equinox has 273 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
273
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Feb 12, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle burns excessive oil. Have to put in a quart weekly. Check engine light comes on for camshaft... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Jan 16, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stal... |
| Jan 16, 2024 | ENGINE | The oil has had to be changed every month. The oil just disappears. I have to check and fill it week... |
| Nov 29, 2023 | ENGINE | I purchased the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox 5 months ago from a dealership name The Automaxx group in Mor... |
| Nov 11, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine locked up no oil, six months after oil change with low travel miles. Car sits most of the ti... |
| Aug 3, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Findlay Chevrolet Chevy has thousands of complaints regarding the 2.4L oil co... |
| Jun 3, 2023 | ENGINE | The vehicle started rocking during regular errands but displayed no error codes. Turned it off and l... |
| May 5, 2023 | ENGINE | Excessive Oil Consumption. |
| Apr 14, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop, ... |
| Feb 13, 2023 | ENGINE | Excessive oil usage |
| Nov 2, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to provide not... |
| Oct 16, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that her vehicle was consuming an exce... |
| Oct 3, 2022 | ENGINE | The motor is extremely bad for consuming oil. I replace oil every 2500 miles, and usually have to pu... |
| May 26, 2022 | ENGINE | Was never informed of oil consumption issue. Consistently getting worse. Uses 1 quart every 1000 mil... |
| Apr 22, 2022 | ENGINE | Good morning I bought a 2011 Chevy equinox it's still consuming lots of oil till finally the engine ... |
| Apr 19, 2022 | ENGINE | While driving the vehicle, it stalled and the engine shut off in the middle of the road. After takin... |