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2011 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Chevrolet Equinox has 273 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox

Engine
273
Powertrain
135
Other
74
Visibility
68
Electrical
54
Airbags
47
Steering
43
Speed Control
32
Brakes
11
Fuel System
10
Structure
10
Seats
6
Tires
4
Seat Belts
4
Suspension
4
Wheels
3

273

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
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...
Feb 12, 2025ENGINEVehicle burns excessive oil. Have to put in a quart weekly. Check engine light comes on for camshaft...
Dec 11, 2024ENGINEOil burns, no leaks, no lights appear for low oil. I get the oil changed every 3000 miles. We put 3...
Sep 5, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMNo warning lamps. I was 3 quarts low only going 1614 miles from last oil change. Oil consumption , p...
Jan 16, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stal...
Jan 16, 2024ENGINEThe oil has had to be changed every month. The oil just disappears. I have to check and fill it week...
Nov 29, 2023ENGINEI purchased the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox 5 months ago from a dealership name The Automaxx group in Mor...
Nov 11, 2023ENGINEEngine locked up no oil, six months after oil change with low travel miles. Car sits most of the ti...
Aug 3, 2023ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM[XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Findlay Chevrolet Chevy has thousands of complaints regarding the 2.4L oil co...
Jun 3, 2023ENGINEThe vehicle started rocking during regular errands but displayed no error codes. Turned it off and l...
May 5, 2023ENGINEExcessive Oil Consumption.
Apr 14, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop, ...
Feb 13, 2023ENGINEExcessive oil usage
Nov 2, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to provide not...
Oct 16, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that her vehicle was consuming an exce...
Oct 3, 2022ENGINEThe motor is extremely bad for consuming oil. I replace oil every 2500 miles, and usually have to pu...
May 26, 2022ENGINEWas never informed of oil consumption issue. Consistently getting worse. Uses 1 quart every 1000 mil...
Apr 22, 2022ENGINEGood morning I bought a 2011 Chevy equinox it's still consuming lots of oil till finally the engine ...
Apr 19, 2022ENGINEWhile driving the vehicle, it stalled and the engine shut off in the middle of the road. After takin...

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