2011 CHEVROLET Equinox

Car has constant computer/electrical issues the heater quit working my clock won’t allow me to set the correct time and I can’t use my saved radio station buttons anymore and that just started out of nowhere 1 day. If I have a low tire it displays the wrong one. It uses excessive oil, it doesn’t want to accelerate sometimes and will jerk when trying and will jerk and shake if I try to go over 65mph. It has a million issues and has been horrible since I purchased it.

driving on flat road curtain air bags deployed

My heater is only blowing COLD air!

Excessive Oil Consumption. 2011 Equinox is using 2 quarts of oil between oil changes every 5,000 miles. No leaks. Dealership has completed oil consumption test and advises “This is Normal”. Vehicle only holds 5 quarters of oil so oil consumption is little more than between oil changes.

When I put the heater fan on cold air was coming out. I replaced the thermostat and still had the same problem.

While driving down mountain road traction light came on and power failed, transmission would not down shift and brakes became soft and unresponsive. Could not slow car without emergency brake. Once stopped car would not move unless accelerator was pressed to floor. Dealer repair done and stated that if electronics for transmission fails brakes are affected.

Since all this is an ongoing problem, they haven’t fixed a thing and it’s hard to remember when all this happened. I have taken this car in 5 times for a rattle which still exists. I can tell you all the times I have taken it in, I have the paperwork. Now it has a rattle, a thump and a clunk. THe Blue tooth doesnt work correctly, the locks don’t work correctly. The programmed driver’s seat will move to a position not programmed in for the driver. The thermometer doesn’t work. The light sensors do not work correctly, sometimes it thinks it’s night and it’s day. And 4 days ago, the back up sensor stopped working. I have been in constant contact with GM and Christensen Chevrolet and the only thing I get is “take it back in to be fixed”. I have contacted a lawyer about this and paid him a consultation fee but now it’s $2500 for him to pursue this and “it would take time”. This car doesn’t have time, this is something seriously wrong with it and it’s getting to the point when I feel it is not safe to drive. This car has under 8000 miles on it.

I purchased a new Chevy Equinox on May 13, 2011 from Maritime Motors in Fairfield, CT (VIN is: 2CNFLNECXB6394873)
It has been a nightmare from the beginning drivetrain/timing issues, bucking on acceleration and deceleration and pulsing at traffic lights and stop signs.
The Equinox occasionally clatters upon starting (after the recall was apparently fixed in Summer 2011), and the vehicle also pulses at stop signs and traffic lights to the point it feels like it is going to stall and I have to remove my foot from the brake to stop the pulsing at intersections.
I have had nothing from Maritime Motors (or General Motors) in terms of support on this issue.
I do not feel safe in the vehicle – I have five witnesses/passengers who have experienced my concerns.
In addition, I have two friends with the same make and model and are experiencing identical issues.
I am in process of filing complaints with the Better Business Bureau, the Center for Auto Safety, the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, the State of Connecticut Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Transportation Automotive Safety.
**The State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has resolved four recent complaints with GM for the exact same issues.

Consumer reports recommended I also contact you with the incident I had on 09/09/2012. I was driving northbound RT13 in the state of DE. As I approach the next traffic light I applied the brakes to slow down and stop, the vehicle service brakes did not stop the vehicle instead of rear ending the car in front of me, I tried to drive between the vehicles in the 2nd &3rd lane which cause me to side swiped three other vehicle. This is the only thing that stopped my vehicle. As my foot was on the brake pedal nothing was happening the feeling was as the same when you put your foot on the pedal with the car shut off. the car was repaired but my wife is scared to drive it so I sold it for another car which was a loss for me. I also contacted the NHTSA and during a seach three other vehicles same as mine also experienced the same problem. I assume after a few people die from this problem GM will look into it.

Engine is using 1 quart of oil every thousand miles, i purchased it from west chevrolet in alcoa tn i have been spending lots of money trying to keep oil in the engine for two years. since 7/24/17

The service airbag light came one yesterday 05/11/2021 but then turned off. it will alert when i start the car and intermittently while driving.

Bought the equinox used.sure wish i would have researched better. it ran dry of oil. dash read 55% oil life at the time. car just cut off on me and after discovering a dry dipstick and replenishing oil, it sounded like a broken sewing machine, very loud rattling! car shakes so bad while stopped at traffic light, we are scared it is just going to die in traffic.car will not idle to warm up. it cuts off.and once i get going, i almost have to pump gas pedal steadily to keep it running. horrible!!! and money down the drain

Takata recall. my 2011 equinox was parked and turned off . i went to get my 2 year old out of the car and the car took itself out of park. i was draged by the door and received many injuries. the car was parked in my neighbors driveway when it began rolling backwards with my kids inside.

The car always needed oil, and we did know why til the timing belt went and the engine had to be replaced and it cost us over 2850.00 then we found out gm put a bad spray oiler for the timing belt as for the going through so much oil we are unsure. i did hear of a lawsuit we just would like our money back for the motor replacement it’s a very bad lemon gm on the 2.4 liter engine they made

Car keeps dying while driving at low speeds, stop signs, stop lights ect. idles very roughy, and is very loud. check engine light is on.

Not long after my last oil change, my 2011 chevy equinox started a ticking sound upon acceleration which worsened to a loud knocking. i took it to a repair garage and told the mechanic what was happening. after hearing the engine knocking, he shut the car off and proceeded to check the oil. it was bone dry. the mechanic told me that the chevy equinox was notorious for its oil consumption causing the engines to blow, and that he was afraid my engine was ruined & would need replaced. he put four quarts of oil in the engine & the knocking stopped. luckily, the engine continued to run and i was still able to drive it. but the mechanic told me it was a time bomb, and that because of its oil consumption the engine could blow at any time. when i got home i researched online regarding the equinox and was shocked to find more and more people with the same problems with their equinox and having to replace the engines. i also read about the recall on the equinox for its oil consumption, and that most people were having great difficulty getting gm to do repairs, denying claims and giving them "the run-around". now i am trying to figure out how to get a different vehicle because i used all my money to buy this equinox. i can't afford to replace an engine either. i am at a great loss being stuck with this "time bomb" that gm is responsible for but won't fix. i purchased this car used less than a year ago & it has 116,000 miles. i never received a recall notice or any papers from gm.

I am currently experiencing issue with my 2011 chevy equinox. vehicle stalled while driving, idle's rough, and sounds like a rough. my vehicle has shut down multiple times while driving.

First time: march 21 - nj turnpike. car "stabilitrak icon" and service stabilitrak" msg & "tire pressure monitor" light, then "brake icon" and "abs icon" with "service power steering" msg, then "service all wheel drive system" msg - all while the icons are on - car lost all power. car died in the middle of the nj turnpike at almost exit 18e/w. had vehicle towed, took first to firestone a day later, the found a code they said needed the chevy computers (p069e, u0073, d1231) - took to chevy a week later (bellavia chevy, rutherford, nj), dealer said they found no codes - could be the battery. we cleaned the ports, changed the battery. had new tires installed at firestone on 4/9. 4/9 picked up the car, this time driving from northern nj to brooklyn and the exact same issue happened again, only this time, in the middle of the verrizano bridge in staten island. all the same lights / symptoms as above, lost all power. managed to get off at the 92nd street exit and into a parking space - towed to parents house in brooklyn, made appt w/ chevy dealer for monday 4/12 (bay ridge chevrolet of brooklyn). vehicle is now with them, awaiting diagnostic - this is clearly a safety issue and for the first dealer to not be able to diagnose / get a code and the issue happened again. i'm now over 500.00 in diagnostics fees that did not fix anything. both times were highway driving, weather conditions we good both days.

My abs and stabilitrack light would come on intermittently was told it’s a bad sensor and replace when possible. on the way to take my kids to school, (no warning lights presented) i was traveling about 25 mph through the neighborhood when approaching a stop sign i depressed my brakes. immediately the abs and stabilitrack lights came on and the brake pedal would not depress more than 1/2” and made a gear locking sound. i was able to come to a stop using manual downshift and pumping the brakes. when presenting to mechanic, i was advised to attempt to replicate. read that again. i was advised to attempt to replicate a brake failure.

Traction control light goes on and off. the service department told me the problem is the speed sensor. it was repaired for $463.91. i then traveled 31/2 hours away for a month. the next day the light again appeared but i was traveling and i called twice to the dealer service person and there was no return call..when i returned 4 weeks later i brought the car in the dealership and was told for $585.00 i could have the left rear wheel repaired.frankly i felt like i was being taken advantage of, i'm 80 years old. i refused their offer. in the past i received notices of potential problems with the equinox but the dealer service people do not inform, maybe because they are on a commission plus salary income.

I have a “service airbag light “ going off on my 2011 chevy equinox. light goes off when starting the car and frequently while driving it

Excessive oil use. burns 1 quart of oil per week. requires 1 quart of oil every 300 miles. this is getting insanely expensive and annoying. no low oil light comes on but a check engine light does. i never let the engine start to knock before adding oil, but there is a serious problem here. and it sounds like lots of other people have reported the same issue. gm needs to seriously look into this before they get sued drastically.

When i was out running errands on 5/2/15 with my (xxx) year old, as i was arriving closer to my destination my car started shaking the check engine light came on, the stabilitrak light came one and i started to accelerate the car and the pedal was all the way to the floor and the car hesitated for a min or so then it started to rev up and i was able to pull off. then when i got to where i was going i turned the car off and according to the manual the stabilitrak should go off and it usually activates due to check engine light coming on. i can honestly say that when you are in traffic at a stop and trying to pull off this is a very dangerous situation. after being in the store for at least 30mins or more when i come back out the check engine light is still on but the stabilitrak light is off. i am no more than 20 mins away from my home but on the way back home it took at least 45 mins because three times while in traffic waiting for the light to turn green the card started having the soldered acceleration problems again. i am just relieved that the drivers behind me in each occurrence which would be a total of 4 was very patient. i did do a diagnostic report with onstar after the second incident and i was informed that there were 3 codes on my car now and the loss of power can be an issue for these code and to get the car to the dealer within 7 days. this seems to be an issue that has been listed on this site more than once. i am no longer under the warranty for this vehicle and from what i have read is a very expensive repair. i am not sure why chevy/gm is not acknowledging this issue from what i have seen on this site and edmunds.com, car complaints.com and you tube this a very real and serious issue. this issue needs to be addressed soon than later. i don't understand why there hasn't been anything done about this. i am scared to drive my car now. *trparts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Excessive oil consumption, oil engine light does not alert when oil is low. just checked oil dipstick is bare and i have 3000 miles to go before next oil change. low oil alert does not alert to the issue this has happened twice since october 2020. it was only by chance that this was found, no warning signs that the vehicle was low on oil. last oil change toom to dealership for oil change and it was stated the oil level didn't register on dipstick.

This 2011 chevy equinox is part of a class action lawsuit (ellen berman, et al. v. general motors llc - case no. 2:18-cv-14371). gm knew about the excessive oil consumption and the lack of oil gauges, resulting in piston wear and failure, causing engines to seize, yet continued to manufacture them as is for years afterward. had to have engine rebuilt, costing almost $4,000. received denial of any reimbursement from analytics consulting llc, who is the settlement administrator. vehicle is not worth selling to anyone, nor would i, in good conscience, put this rust bucket out there for someone else to have to deal with the oil issue. (continues to leak). got upside-down on loan...had to use tax refund to pay it off. would really like to be reimbursed for the engine repair and labor costs. it's the right thing for general motors to do. will never purchase another gm product! i am speaking on behalf of my young daughter, to whom this happened.

Car was using excess amounts of oil yet the oil light never came on. i had all regularly scheduled oil changes. it had begun make a clanking/rattling noise during acceleration. when i took it to the dealer to have it looked at, it was completely empty of oil and no oil leak. it was stated that my car had an oil consumption issue per service bulletin 15285c.

My repair stabiltrak light came on in the dash . the check engine light is illuminated, my traction control light , is on . my anti-lock brake light is on . all of sudden when i pull out into traffic my car loses power on acceleration and my anti-lock brakes engaged . i have to pull over so i’m not rear ended . this has happened to me driving on a city street and on highway . there is a serious problem with the stabiltrak/ traction control system. i only have 89,000 miles on my vehicle . i see this is a known problem on chevy equinox . i’m worried about being killed in an accident since my vehicle loses power without warning . these vehicles need to be recalled !

I have had constant high oil consumption, have had to replace vvt solenoids twice, timing and balance shaft chains had to be replaced, engine misfiring. can barely go 2 months without any issues. always something wrong. i've looked this up and many people have had similar issues with this engine.

I had gotten an oil change on september 4th 2020. a few days later i drove to georgia to pick up my boyfriend the day we got back we stood home the entire day the following day i went to go turn on my car and go somewhere the car turned on and then it is immediately turned back off my car has not turned on since then and i don't know what's wrong with it.

Ice formed in the pcv breather tube, blocking the pcv system, causing pressure buildup and oil to explode out of the oil dipstick tube. vehicle had to be towed to dealership. this issue is specifically addressed in gm's tsb 14882, covering this vehicle. i was told the vin was not covered, even though this is a 2011 equinox with a 2.4l engine and they seem to have a widespread problem with pcv systems freezing up and causing a wide range of problems. i would like to be reimbursed for my tow and repair costs.

Oil consumption issue with this ecotec 2.4l engine. consuming at least a quart of oil a week due to faulty piston rings.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the dealer diagnosed that the ignition shaft was faulty. while driving home, the vehicle continued to shut off. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Takata recall my husband and i purchased a vehicle from cornerstone chevrolet in monticello, mn in march of 2015. in august of 2015, my husband received a letter from gm stating that some of the 2011 chevrolet equinox vehicles equipped with the 2.4l engine has an issue with excessive oil consumption. we were informed in the letter that we were not to bring the vehicle in unless we believed this issue was happening. about a 3 weeks ago, our mechanic who performs our oil changes notified us that our vehicle was using excessive oil and that we should bring it into a gm certified dealership to have it looked at. on friday, october 28th 2016, we brought our vehicle to cornerstone chevrolet in monticello, they informed us that this particular issue was happening with the vehicle and they were going to get the approval to start working on it. we were called later that day to be told that the gm rep needed us to bring in receipts of our oil changes in order for us to get this issue fixed. we obtained our records and brought them in. the gm rep then told the techs at cornerstone that they were unable to fix the recall because they only allow 7,500 miles in-between oil changes and that we could find this in our owner’s manual. i read the owner’s manual from cover to cover and found no information regarding this potential guideline. i notified and sent pictures of the information i did find within the owner’s manual regarding the oil changes and they passed this onto the gm rep. as of monday, november 7th, 2016 i am being told by gm that because we are the second owners of this vehicle and not because of the oil change records. we just want our vehicle fixed because we deserve to have it fixed when this is a known gm issue, not an issue of lack of maintenance.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while attempting to merge into traffic, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was approximately 36,000. the vin was not available.

I was driving the vehicle on a rural road at approximately 55 mph and it abruptly shut off. i had no electrical power at that point and so i wasn't able to use the hazard lights or turn signals. i also was not able to steer the car or brake. the brake pedal could not be depressed at all. once i coasted to a complete stop and sat for about 30 seconds, electrical power returned (the warning lights on the dashboard illuminated). i was then able to restart the car and drive away. *tr

My 2011 equinox suddenly lost power while driving and could not control the vehicle in traffic. the vehicle would not start, but would turn over. fortunately i was able to push it off the highway and tow it home. i then had it towed to dealership in brockport ny (spurr gm dealership). it took 3 weeks to diagnose and repair. the root cause according to the mechanic was that the original factory tensioner to the timing chain failed and the engine went immediately out of time - causing immediate failure of the vehicle and hence control on the road. the engine needed costly repairs of $2600 which is fine (my families life is worth way more) the factory original tensioners evidently fail regularly because they are hydraulic and the intake holes to the tensioner plug easily - chevy evidently repairs with an improved part that has a wider intake port to prevent clogging. this is a safety issue as control of the car can be lost immediately, without warning and it is difficult to control a car with such a failure causing injury or death of the driver occupants or anyone in other nearby locations to such an event. chevy does not consider the common failure a "safety" problem rather a "mere" mechanical problem. it is worthy to note the vehicle was otherwise in good shape, well maintained and used synthetic mobil-1 oil - changed 2 weeks prior to such event. the dealer repairs noted no other mechanical issues to the vehicle related to poor or unperformed maintenance. *tr

Dear sir or madam, after long waiting for those issues resolve; i decided to contact professional. i paid over 40k for this vehicle and i have lot of problem. also the air conditioner was broken and i paid 1400 dollar. huge problem with these car please contact me as i will hired a lawyer.

Starting approximately two weeks ago my car would hesitate when accelerating from a stop and either lurch while going into gear or would cut the engine. this would happen every day and i would lose the engine between 1 and 10 times per day. i took my car into the dealership on tuesday, oct 4, and was told it was the cam actuator solenoid that wasn't working. i know there is a recall for the year, make l, and model for my car but the vin isn't covered.

Engine has always made a rattling noise which now i believe loose/worn timing chain. last week the equinox was stalling at stop signs. it will start right back up then die again. once it's takes off it runs fine. we took it to the dealer, they said there were 2 codes. 1 read engine misfire other read intake cam valve actuator (something). the dealer cleared the codes (charged me for clearing codes) and then said there was nothing wrong with car and sent me on my way. couple days later it dies 3 times in a row at stop. the check engine light comes on and stays on for one day. next day check engine light goes off and vehicle runs fine. later that day it dies at stop. i call dealer to get another appointment and they say without check engine light on or it dying for them there isn't much they can do. do a quick google search of equinox timing issue and this is a very common issue. of course now it is 3 months out of the 5year powertrain warranty. i have read where there is an extended warranty for this issue. i have a feeling i'm going to be forced to take it to another dealership after they do nothing for it and charge me to clear any codes.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 60 mph, the windshield fogged up without warning. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but they stated that they had never heard of such a failure. the technician stated that the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the contact stated that the failure was unpredictable and occurred at any given moment. the failure mileage was approximately 10,000. updated 12/13/16*lj *tr

While driving on the freeway it would shut off during low speeds. issue happened 20+ time during one 15 minute drive. i would need to put the car in neutral to start it again, but once i slowed down it would shut off. this also happened when stopped at a light, once i pressed on the accelerator to begin moving, the vehicle would stall out, powering off and requiring me to place in neutral to start again.

Hello, the vehicle is under 60,000 miles. i received a recall notice for the malfunction light. after diagnosis, it was reported the car burned oil and caused oil sludge. many reports are needed to be replaced, including the pistons and rings. the cost of the job is between $4500 - 6000. gm will not repair the car under the bulletin, 15285c. apparently, the car vin is covered; however, gm will not repair because i can't proof changing oil every 5,000 miles. i do have service provider receipts dating back to 2012. i couldn't proof changing the oil myself. i have completed this tasks in addition to the service shop. gm reported the car to burn oil excessively at 2,000 miles. i wasn't aware of this until 2016, five years after time of purchase. i'm disappointed with gm not backing their product. the car has the following issues due to this recall. -lunges at idle -stops at idle -sounds like a ticking time bomb i have already invested $1200 in the engine fixing the timing chain and water pump. attached is a conversation saved with gm support. thanks, chad

I received a recall notice for excess oil consumption. i surpass parimeters for repair. dealer insists that i keep going in for testing well beyond what chevy has set as the standard. chevy is not providing results. vehicle is still not fixed. vehicle whines and has loss of power. first time it happened i ,thankful, was on a quiet residential street. the recall states oil consumption of a quart or more at 2000 miles. i have been going in every 1000 miles. i have attached a copy of the dealer record of oil levels. i am going on the 4000 mile mark with no fix by chevy in future. they don't want to fix.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving with the air conditioning activated, fumes entered the vehicle. additionally, there was an abnormal knocking noise present. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the manifold was cracked. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified and did not offer assistance. the failure mileage was 67,382.

I keep having issues with the wheel speed sensor. continues to say stability tract, traction control, abs off. issues with wheel speed sensor.

This vehicle stalled in traffic. after 3 stalls the check engine light came on. the trouble was the timing chain after only 50k miles. cost was $1680. i feel this was dangerous and i should not have been charged.

The power steering stops working and the service power steering message appears intermittently. this seems to happen when there is a bump, however, it does not happen every time. power steering will begin working again after the car is turned off for several minutes.

After lifting the automatic liftgate with the key fob it went up and after a few seconds it fell almost hitting my husband . dates are not approximate . we got the right side fixed and was told the left side needs fixed also is this a recalled item

The wipers suddenly stopped working while driving under a torrential downpour and couldn't see a thing. there is currently a recall for this exact issue but only in canada. https://gm.oemdtc.com/6968/25300-03-safety-recall-front-wiper-transmission-corrosion-failure-canada-only-2010-2017-chevrolet-equinox-gmc-terrain

The timing chain on our equinox broke and damaged the engine. gm says our vin is not covered under the nhtsa reference #10053269 and tsb reference #sb-12313. our shop said the damage is exactly what is covered under those documents, but no protection due to vin outside of range. the vehicle started showing problems with the check engine light on and the stabilitrak system error. parked the vehicle and turned it off. when tried to start again, the vehicle did nothing. had towed to repair shop for damage assessment.

I was driving home after work. the transmission didn't shift when it should have, then jerked into gear, did it again then the check engine light came on. i was able to pull over safely and then had it towed to my nearest chevrolet dealership.

Driving on highway with wipers on. wipers suddenly whipped to the left and stopped. wiper motor runs but wipers do not operate. almost caused accident.

Was driving at 25mph when service stabile track light came on, within 5 seconds engine powering down light came on, couldn't restart vehicle , vehicle was towed to chevy dealer where diagnosis of timing chain slipping or breaking was discovered. at first dealer wanted $8800 for engine ,then $6700, then settled on $5400. original engine had 92,000 miles when this occurred. engine had regular oil changes from oil change shops. my concern is that if i was driving 60 mph or higher and engine completely shut down on a busy highway that fast wouldn't that potentially be a cause of a major multiple car collision with severe injuries or even fatalities? i think the dealership tried to help as much as they could but gm as a whole could have done better monetarily in helping me for a well documented problem. and as stated , shouldn't this be a recall?

It was 7 degrees outside. i drove home from work 20 miles. when i took my exit, the vehicle sounded like a diesel engine (and it's not a diesel). i managed to get home and the vehicle died in the driveway. had it towed to the chevrolet dealership. the pcv valve had become clogged and was holding condensation. the pcv valve then froze causing the rear engine seal to blow and most of my oil was blowing out down the interstate. no oil warning light came on. i had no idea there was a problem until i exited the highway and could hear how the engine was running. this was a "known problem" with gm, but not a recall. they even gave me a problem number for it. the vehicle was 5 1/2 years old with 92,000 miles. since it was out of warranty because of age, gm would not cover the entire repair, but did pay 1/2 of it. but if this was a "known problem", then why wasn't it a recall. i can only get my portion of the repair cost back if this becomes a recall. if you check online, this has happened to many people. i believe this should be a recall item. also, if i had been told by gm to get the pcv valve cleaned out, trust me i would have. if this is a known problem, why aren't we told to clean out the pcv valve. and, all of the maintenance for this vehicle was done at the chevrolet dealership where we purchased the vehicle. i was lucky that the vehicle didn't die on the interstate and cause a crash, but it was a miracle that i got home with that vehicle. also, if they aren't going to correct the issue, then this vehicle should only be sold in warm climates where the pcv valve can't freeze up.

My airbag light is on saying airbag maintenance. i was not involved in a accident

Car shut off while driving, would not restart. timing chain broke causing engine damage. vehicle was at dealer in nov and had timing chain checked. dealer reported there to be no issues with timing chain.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and the power reduce warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic. it was diagnosed that both timing chains failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the batch of other vins being recalled. the failure mileage was approximately 102,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. after starting the vehicle, the abs indicator illuminated. after shifting the vehicle into drive, the vehicle made a grinding sound. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and actuator failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 64,400.

2011 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to oil consumption issue. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but declined assistance due to the vehicle having multiple owners. *js

This morning (04/20/2017), while driving, the car stalled out every time i came to a complete stop at a traffic light, or when i slowed down to turn, the engine had a very rough feel with lots of vibration and then stalled.

Tonight, while driving down the interstate during a torrential downpour, my windshield wipers stopped completely during operation as i was passing by a semi. i could not see and had to pull over almost immediately. this issue had occurred in the past, but they started working again once the weather cleared up. there is a recall on this same issue with the 2013 equinox. why not the 2011 model?

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and the check engine indicator illuminated the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump had to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 76,000. updated 05/19/17*lj *cn

Transmission died on my wiper blades causing bad visibility and was unable to drive it due to it snowing out. i then had to bring it to a dealer ship depaula chevorlet with no wipers and pay $350 to have them replace the transmission. there is a recall on the 2013 why not mine a 2011 awd chevy equinox lt? this happened i want to say at the end of february beginning of march during a blizzard in upstate ny while driving to pick up my daughter.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. the traction control warning indicator illuminated. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred three years ago. the contact was able to restart the vehicle with no issues. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recently occurred again. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body sensor needed replacement. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving in inclement weather, the defrost system failed to operate as intended. the dealer diagnosed that the defrost damper door needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 75,733.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 65 mph, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to h & k chevy buick (200 s main st, continental, oh 45831) where the oil was checked. the technician diagnosed that the motor was losing oil and the chains and pistons needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not covered due to a branded title. the approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

Dealer looked at it, it uses oil they say there is an issue with stretched timing chains and piston rings, which company has admitted there is a problem with. branded title is stopping the fixing of problem. only issue to make title branded was bumper and ac unit issues(had to do with the insurance company in the state it happened in). there wasn't any damage to engine / motor. gm will not stand behind there product like they claim. they already issued this policy #15285, they should honor the fix!! - regardless! vehicle is 2011 with only 67,000 miles. called gm cus. support, as told by dealer,they couldn't help. report # 8-3169085035

Less than 60,000 miles and it needs a new engine. engine light came on and power was reduced. car idles very rough, and somewhat loud. i liken it to a school bus. luckily i was less than 5 miles from home and did arrive safely. car was looked at by two different mechanic shops and both have the same diagnosis: timing belt/chain jumped and now needs a new engine.

Our daughter was driving home between memphis, tn and nashville, tn, during a thunderstorm. her wipers at full blast, went to the left and stopped! all she could do is pull over and wait until, the storm passed. as parents, last thing you want to hear is your 25 year daughter is sitting on the side of i40 at night unable to travel and we live 8 hours away! the next morning she checked the wipers, nope, na-da. said she can hear the motor humming, but nothing is working. everyone near her wants 350.00 + to replace it.... that's a lot of money for a graduate student! seems to be a reoccurring problem gm, you need to do the right thing!

While driving the car, the power steering would intermittently stop working, this would happen during higher speeds on highways as well as slower speeds in neighborhoods. the power steering would cease and an indicator would come on the dashboard to service the power steering. after the car was turned off and sat for a few minutes, the power steering would resume.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. on several occasions, while the vehicle was idling or being driven at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. the contact had to place the vehicle in park in order for it to restart. while the brake pedal was depressed, the steering wheel locked and the check engine indicator illuminated. the contact notified the dealer (jim trenary chevrolet, 501 auto mall dr, o'fallon, mo 63368 (636) 946-6300) where an appointment was made. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 79,621.

June 9, 2017 at 10:00 pm i hit a deer on south dakota hwy 11 in lincoln county. the speed limit was 65 mph and i was going 68 mph when i hit the deer head on. i drove over to the side of the road and the vehicle stopped. after a few minutes my wife and i smelled burning electrical wire. we got out of the car and started to walk away and within 10 minutes the whole thing went up in flames. the car was totaled and the airbags did not go off. if we would have went in the ditch and been unconscious we would have burnt up with the vehicle. there is no reason that vehicle should have started on fire. gmc will not acknowledge that there was anything wrong with the vehicle.

Was alerted to the condition of my tires while on an eight hour trip from home. dry rot on tires with less than 40,000 miles. tires rotated regularly. mechanic said i was in dire danger. had to install 4 new tires, an expense not expected on michelin tires, of which was a selling point on my car. he said they won't even carry them because of the dry rot problems they've been seeing. my husband looked on youtube when i called to get his take. said there was a stream of stories and videos from folks just like me. the lord was with me that day for sure.

Takata recall hit on driver side front wheel and door bumper lites bent the front wheel in too the motor. just started too move forward. city street going strate.

Car stall many time in the middle of an intersection when you pull out from a light or stop sign due to bad intake cam solenoid. had to restart car severial time just to get clear of the intersection. car may then run ok for weeks and then do it again. gm stated it is not part of there recall, even thou it has the same issues as the cars under the recall

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel and oil were present inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pistons would need to be replaced and the vehicle experienced an oil consumption failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving in rainy conditions at any speed, the windshield wipers failed. the wiper linkage was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 16v582000 (visibility). the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. updated 12/13/16*lj updated 12/19/16.*jb

I was driving to work and the front windshield wipers shut off while they were on. i had to slow down because of this because it was raining when it happened.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. when starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox equipped with michelin, tire line: latitude tour, tire size: 235 55r/18 tires. dot# m33j007x2510. the contact stated that all four tires had experienced tire separation. in addition, the contact stated that the front driver side tire had exposed fabric from the separation. the dealer was notified of the failure however, it was unknown if the tires were replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 38,000.

The bottom seam of all four doors have begun to rust. the back two doors appear to be worse than the front two. i, by chance, happened to notice the rust while cleaning out the back seat around mileage 38,000 but it looks to have started much earlier by the amount on the back two doors. gm needs to remedy this situation before the doors rust out. how does canada get the recall but not the us, this makes no sense.

Service airbag has been on for about 6 months; currently the passenger airbag "off" is illuminated. i am going to assume that means the passengeer airbag will not deploy during an accident. i have been reading online and it seems like this is a common problem with the chevrolet equinox and chevy nor general motors have put a recall on the defective air bags. dtc incorrect b0081 (right sis installed) and b0074 (passenger occupant classification sensor circuit) seems to be the cause.

Chevrolet released this car with a bad engine from the beginning. i literally have to change the oil on my car ever single week. " excessive oil consumption " is what they say & only has a warranty up to 120k. when my car started acting out, i was at 126k. it drives very sluggish and horrible, like my engine will give out at any moment. someone really needs to issue a recall, because this affects all ( or close to) 2010 - 2011 gmc terrain & chevrolet equinox & i just so happen to have an 11' equinox. i don't want to lose my car over a classic chevrolet screw up!!!

Service airbag light came on after passenger seat and airbag light turned off. the side 2 passenger airbag kept going on and off until finally it shut down. have never been in an accident nor has the airbags had a problem before. safety issue here needs fixing. multiple things started happening after i hit 50k miles. tires losing air, passenger bag not working and sound going off and on.

Timing chain failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the power steering feature never worked. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and needed a code reset, but the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was unknown.

After coming to a stop at a light, car completely died. nothing would work. had to be towed back to dealer. was sent to a certified gm service center and the timing chain had broke and caused chaos in my engine. they replaced the chain as well as the head and other numerous parts. they also found that my manifold was cracked and had to be replaced. out quite a bit of money. now just a few months later, driving down the road and my engine is clicking and ticking and sounds like its going to fall out. i check the oil when i get stopped and my car has no oil in it. no warning lights had come on and my oil level monitoring system still said 38%. it had just reached 3000 miles since my last oil change. not a happy customer. tired of dropping money in this vehicle. also now when i get in my air conditioner make a loud noise until i turn it off and back on.

Vehicle is on stationary state. (1) the "rear door lift gate would drop slowly", but it is now becoming harmfully worse as being used. i believe this is due to poor quality parts on the lift itself. this is not common to happen in other autos. repair is inevitable. (2) the passenger front seat is locked up. no forward or backward movement, although it is reclining. it doesn't matter if vehicle is moving or not.

Engine stalls while slowing or after coming to a stop. restarts once placed into neutral.

Check engine light staying on. diagnosed as cam and crank sensors bad. these repaired now another diagnostic saying timing belt bad. had an oil and filter change dive in febr 13 n went out of town on 2/14/17 n everything fine. engine e light came on end of febr so til back to where got oil changed. they denied any wrongdoing doing. took to mechanic tuesday march 7 told cam n crank sensors bad. they fixed , j came to get car, pulled out of shop n light came on again n engine stalled so took right back. now diagnosed again as timing belt from diagnostic place. called gm dealer n now they want another diagnostic done. i'm confused, frustrated n out of money.

Safety concerns galore with this model year, which is well documented on the internet. oil consumption issue, transmission needed to be replaced and car stalling issuing since i have owned vehicle. driving on highway and car completely lost power due to the oil consumption issue with entire family in car, very dangerous. new engine problem caused car to stall in road as well. there are systemic problems that gm doesn't want to acknowledge and it has been extremely frustrating to own vehicle. someone is going to get seriously injured during this car. called and shared safety concern with gm and dealership several times.

Comments: i am a chevy owner of a 2011 equinox and not happy about having to pay for something that should be a recall. the timing chain is held on by a small bolt which came loose and belt broke and busted a head and all my rocker arms. this screw up my repair man said is because it was designed wrong and says once it is done there is no clue when it could happen again in the future. i have read about this happening to various drivers and they as well as me being told your vin number is not in the recall. i want to know why it is not and what is going to be done about this. the repair bill is between $2500 and $3000 and i also read that it is usually out of warranty when it happens. i am so mad at gm at the moment and thinking about going with another company after i sell this one. [xxx] vin #[xxx] 111,000 miles towing $200 labor and repair $3800 the timing chain guide bolt is so small i am surprised it lasted as long as it did. as much as i have read on recalls of this happening i would like to be reimbursed by gm i was driving to work and it died about two blocks from my job. i started it back up and started down the road and it would only let me go 45 mph and traction control icon came on and then where speed is it had a ! engine power is reduced. i limped into work and parked it going 20 mph. i do have pictures of the bolt and my dash. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I was driving in a rainstorm and the wipers quit. the repair was $499. i live in fear that it will happen again on a busier highway. i'n not sure of the exact date.

I purchased this car in 2014 with approx. 80,000 miles on it but was told by the sales associate that this was a great car and a great deal. this car has been nothing but problems. the car has a ticking noise and sounds like a diesel but everytime i took it in to chevy they told me this is the way chevy cars sound and that nothing was wrong with it. finally my engine light turns on and the car will no longer turn on so i have to get it towed and they tell me the intake cam actuator solenoids went out so they replaced it. then i continue to hear the ticking noise and the car still runs rough and loud but again they tell me nothing is wrong with the car. once again the engine light comes on and i have to get towed back into town over two hours away for them to tell me the tranmission needs to be replaced. i contacted gm and was told this is what happens when you buy a used car. how rude! now i am no longer under the extended warranty and my car is back at chevy. they want me to pay for 4 hours of labor to take apart my engine so they can tell me what exactly is wrong with my car but did mention a problem with the timing chain. are they crazy? these cars are a complete joke. i can not believe that gm would not recall these cars with the extensive issues that so many people are having with them. i mean seriously they should back up their products so people will continue to buy them. if you ask me im sure this car has a problem with the oil consumption which was why i heard the ticking noise and is why the car sounded so loud and heavy like a diesel. they not these cars have a major engine issue but do nothing about it. i still have several years left to pay off this car and am completely upside down. all i want is for gm to pay off this car so i can take my services elsewhere. drove a honda with over 200,000 miles before it gave me any type of problems. very disappointed.

Exhaust manifold develops chronic crack possibly due to thermal stress gradient near a injection port. another contributing factor the manifold cracking may be that the engine mount, according to the repair technicians, are prone to quick deterioration than what they consider normal. the engine flops around during torque reactions, putting stress on the connected exhaust system. besides the cracked manifold, two engine mounts were found in poor condition. this crack does not produce a significant audible exhaust leak sound and therefore goes unnoticed. the exhaust manifold is also hidden from view. the crack is widest when cold, therefore letting the most toxic carbon monoxide concentration enter the vehicle, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning of the occupants. this is my wife's car. she had been experiencing severe headaches and had made a doctors appoint. i suspected that our wood stove or gas range may have been the culprit, and installed a co monitor in the kitchen. we figured it was either co poisoning or a terminal brain tumor. we identified the symptom but not the cause. we thank the nhtsa for their recall of the equinox fuel pump. it was during this recall that the gm technician identified the cracked exhaust manifold. so the fuel pump recall essentially saved my wife from ongoing low level co poisoning. regards. [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] *dl information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*jb

My heater is blowing cold air in february

Takata recall - less than 70000 miles and transmission is slipping and having difficulty changing gears when driving, jerking during changin of gears, worse when a/c is on. can not use cruise control at all. current onstar reports and dealership report from june shows that there were no issues

Involved in an accident where i collided with another car. the front end of my car was completed damaged to the point where the car was totaled. the problem with this accident was the air bags did not go off causing injury to myself and my wife. i estimate the speed at collision to be around 30mph. i was traveling west bound at about 630pm in the evening, on a four lane city road with a center turn lane. i was in my lane and failed to stop before hitting the car in front of me. my wife spoke with the repair shop clerk who informed that this was a common issue with many equinox's under the same conditions. i believe the air bags should have gone off and therefore i

No air flow out of defroster and top vents on driver and passenger side after 40,000 miles on car. unable to see clearly out of windshield on rainy days and heavy fog days.

Returned to hubler chevy for strange noise at a cold start. rough idle. already a bulletin for balancing chain. balance chain replaced per extended warranty. received a call that the timing chain needs replaced $198. not on a bulletin. also, now doing engine oil consumption test because oil was low as well as engine coolant was low. after doing research at home, thousands of 2.4l engines for equinox are having to pay for bad timing chain when they have balancing chain replaced. most of these complaints are coming at the 30,000 mile mark on the odometer. it seems to me that nhtsa should look into why the timing chain issue is not addressed when replacing the balancing chain? if the timing chain stretches or breaks it will blow up the engine (safety issue). my vehicle just turned 29,0000 miles. numerous other complaints involve all the nhtsa bulletins and ultimately, these people are receiving new replacement engines. if this is the case why won't gm issue a recall and replace these engines with the new improved 2013-2014 2.4l engines. my time is valuable and each repair will cost me a days worth of pay. if these problems are now showing up. let's end games and replace the engine now. this is very wide spread problem, gm needs to own it and replace the entire engine instead of all these band aid fixes. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. once the key was shifted to the off position, it became jammed in the ignition. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 48,850.

2.4 liter ecotech engine used in 2011 chevy equinox is in current recall by gm. gm is using vin number to prevent recall repair to vehicle. vehicle was purchased in 2018 during recall. local dealer refused to repair with substantial cost up front. dealer is aware of issue with vehicle from conversation with lead technician who had been instructed to deter any repair of this vehicle to up front costs only. vin will not show recall due to general motors cost of repair or replacement of engine.

Oil wear out in two weeks n engine blew up.in the city street.

Noticing excessive engine oil consumpion with out warning from the car's computer. the car does start to have operating issues and will chug and turn it self off if the oil does run low before i can catch it. the only system notification for this is a check engine light. no oil notifications appear.

Vehicle had excessive oil consumption due to piston ring wear. this lead to a bevy of other issues, icluding timing chain damage, manifold damage, selenoid damage, piston damage. documents not available for upload due to originals being with class action attorneys

Car cut off while driving saying reduced engine power and service syabili track check engine light on

I have experienced at least 6 power steering failures while driving in the past 6 months (july 2020 thru jan 2021) that are extremely dangerous. failures have happened from 15 mph to 60 mph. electric assist shuts off and warning indicator for power steering service comes on. do not need to be turning in any significant way or in any particular direction to trigger it. happened on hot day in july and cold day in january and times in between. steering, especially at low speeds, becomes very difficult. power steering can usually be restored by stopping vehicle and turning suv off for tens of seconds, sometimes after multiple attempts. power steering fuse seems to be fine. it seems like gm has had similar problems in other vehicles. i have not sought repair yet because i can't produce the problem on demand.

2011 equinox has excessive oil consumption and is getting worse. this vehicle has a recall that is vague which is to say it is a popular issue with no direct resolution.

The engine oil has been burning excessively having to put oil in it a week after oil change the engine now has died

Engine failure due to excessive oil consumption. timing chain failure causing major damage to engine, fuel pump failure, catalytic converter failure due to excessive oil consumption .

Many 2011 equinoxs have had their timing chain recalls. mine is at 9000 miles and needs a new timing chain

Timing belt broke. a lot of oil consuming the cause of that

The 2.4l engine my wife was driving before the date listed, the car stalled on twice on interstate 69 she had to move to the right side of the interstate to restart the car. this was due to the oil consumption in car. she did not feel safe in that car at all. attach wil be the bill of the engine repair due to the oil consumption

1) seatbelt light comes on despite having seatbelts secured. it happens when you start the car and stays on throughout all aspects of driving until the car is turned off. 2) service stabilitrac light intermittently flickers on and off while the radio flickers off and on, as though the vehicle were possessed. 3) the previous engine consumed excessive amounts of oil. it resulted in the previous engine being replaced a few months ago. new engine is burning oil just as fast as the old one. withing one month the dipstick was registering as below the bottom line with 2 months and approximately 3k miles left before next scheduled oil change, per jiffy lube's sticker.

Car completely shut down while driving on high way no signs of warning lights on dashboard my wife was stranded with my 1 year old daughter towed to a chevy dealership car only had 84000 miles on it was told my engine was totally destroyed from timing chain supposedly and needed to be replaced 6000 dollars later total replacement 😡 thank god my family was not hurt in this event called gm corp to complain and there is nothing they can do there should have been a recall not happy from what i read this has happened to a lot of customers i just hope no one gets hurt!!!!!!!!! also they said no recall and it’s not under warranty

My engine blew due to excessive oil consumption from bad o rings on the pistons.

Mycar is running bad it rattles i had it put on a tester it show anything wrong but it still runs rough. when it is idleing is sound bad

I've not had any complaints about my 2011 chevy equinox until friday when it just wouldn't start. the dealership said the timing chain slipped off and bent valves and now expect me to buy a brand new $9000.00 engine. i looked up recalls and there is one for this exact issue for my model of vehicle but the dealership says it's vin specific and my vin doesn't count for the recall. this needs to be looked into to see if the recall needs to expand out and include more vehicles. *tr

Check engine light stays on, car shuts off while driving.

The 2011 2.4 l engine equinox is under recall, except for mine. i own a 2011 2.4 l engine equinox that has every problem as the one that is being recalled. gm is telling me that there are no defective parts on my car, even though my car has been stalling while driving, while turning, while stopping. my car has everything wrong with it that is listed on the recall. the pvc system, water in the air box. our mechanic took out 1/2 cup of water out of the air box yesterday. in addition, the car consumes mass amounts of oil. this vehicle will give you no warning and then just stall out. last year, my car stalled while driving and then a reduced engine power light came on. i ended up having to replace the throttle body at not even 90,000 miles. this car poses a threat to the person driving as well to any other car that may be near it as there is no warning given that stalling may occur. no check engine lights come either. no low oil lights. nothing. i took my car in yesterday because it stalled 7 times on my route to work. my mechanic was able to diagnose the problem and found the problems with the 2011 equinoxes. i have been turning and just had my car shut off, i have pushed the gas pedal and had nothing happen. i have had my car stall out to check the oil and find no oil on the dipstick. i have stopped for traffic and my car will just shut off. gm has told us on more than one occasion there are no recalls on my car. just other 2011 2.4 l engine equinoxes reporting the same problem. *tr

In 15 degree weather car running rough, then without notice while driving 70 mph on highway car goes to 50% power and barely avoiding getting rear ended i was able to maneuver to side of highway where engine stalled out. was able to start engine again but 50% power indication remained car had to be towed to dealer. tech indicated the pcv had clogged causing rear seal to fail and then loss of oil caused timing chain to loosen and then engine failure. $2728.38 later for timing chain new seals and rod plus bolts. special coverage exists for this exact failure but was told that my vin does not match so bulletin no: 14882 does not apply currently. i do read others with same complaint.. car only has 67k and have had issues with sensors and already had timing chain replaced at 34k . so approx 30k more am i do for another major failure? not safe to drive when on highway and car stalls out without warning and really pcv valve issue causes seal to leak out oil when 90% oil life remaining ... not safe and mine and others with excluded vins need to get covered and refunded in full for the failures related to these pcv valves and excessive engine oil consumption. *tr

I was driving the car and the traction/stabilizer control turned on with the engine light and a message stated slowing down. then the truck stayed at 20mph, i was kinda on the highway and almost hit someone. the engine sound good. other people online have the same issue. why is it not a recall. *tr

Driving while it was raining windshield wipers were going all of a sudden they went way past where they normally stop and couldn't see the road tried turning them off and on nothing happened had to hang my head out the window to find a place to pull over to safety because it was at night time and couldn't see if anything was coming or if i was going to run off in a ditch and had my little girl in the back seat to make matters worse but once i got out looked at them was able to move them by hand back into position but still wouldn't work you could hear the motor moving inside but wipers wouldn't at all im thank ful when this happened i wasn't on the interstate and was only going like 40 mph with it raining but wipes never gave a sign previously anything was wrong they have always worked fine there was no reason for this vehicle to do this im a chevy person and have stood my it but this is very dangerous especially with it pouring down rain. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to the dealer later, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 133,000. updated 01/26/2017*ct *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and did not restart. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rocker arm detached. the manufacturer stated that there was no recall and nothing could be done. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

Intake camshaft actuator not functioning, need to replace. car stalls, loud at start up and hesitates, wants to stall at a stop sign

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while stopped at a red light, the stability control, traction control, and check engine indicators illuminated while the engine stalled. the vehicle was able to restart. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

I took my vehicle to the dealer because the check engine light came on, they had to replace the catalytic converter (by special coverage adjustment 15810), however the technician indicated that i had a cracked exhaust manifold... which was not covered by the special coverage. it is crazy that an exhaust manifold fails! it seems to be a defective part and the technician said it may have been caused by the extra pressure due to the clogged catalytic converter. gm refused to reinburse this service.

I’ve been having problems with my transmission since forever but now it’s worse. this vehicle needs to have an open recall. it is not fair that we purchase these vehicles and have to put so much money into them because they come faulty. anytime i hit my brakes with a heavy foot my car will stay stuck in first gear. i’ve been on the high way and in busy streets. i can’t go faster then 10 mph. i stay stuck and have to leave the vehicle off for about 10 mins to get it to run again. it’s constantly shuttering as well. this is ridiculous that everyone has the same complaints. something has to be done.

My engine failed due to excessive oil consumption due to piston ring wear!

While driving in rain, in the left lane while passing a truck at 65-70mph, in the dark, the driver side wiper arm clicked a few times against the a-pillar then ceased working. fortunately the passenger side wiper continued to function.

My ignition was getting jammed and stuck when turning the truck on. while driving i felt something losing power my gears felt really slow

I was heading into work on a wednesday. exiting the highway there was a massive shutter in transmission as it downshifted on the exit ramp.turning on to a busy street, u.s.36, the vehicle began to shutter as it was shifting into the next gear. by that time i needed to slow down for a stop light. as i began to increase in speed the transmission shuttered violently. then the tachometer was pegged and redlining and was not gaining speed. with a massive amount of traffic piling up on me and nowhere to go, i turned on the flashers. i began coasting because the transmission was not functional. engine running fine with no acceleration.there i was dead in the roadway waiting to be rear ended..after the traffic eased up. i put the car in park and tried to drive again. the vehicle would only go about 10mph and then stop propelling me forward. coasting to another stop. putting into park again and then back into drive. again only getting up to about 10mph before transmission would stop moving forward. i did this numerous times before i could find a safe location to pull into. this episode ended in a $3400 transmission repair. the master mechanic says he sees this so many times with vehicle. i find this to be unacceptable for an auto manufacture to produce such an inferior product that untimely puts the public safety in jeopardy.

It burning so much engine oil and running out from oil for under 900 miles and car is under 120000

Engine type consumes excess oil. this has caused my oil to run out on multiple occasions and my vehicle to shut off while i’m driving, specifically when decelerating the rpms will drop to cause engine to fail. driving with no oil will cause the engine to blow up one day or another.

Vehicle began experiencing rough idle, poor driveability, and also stalled at low throttle opening while leaving a parking lot. the check engine light came on with code p0010

My transmission has been replaced 3 different times. have had my viechle for almost 2 years and my transmission is messed up again oil is burning and they car shops have no idea where its going. jerking car when foot is on break whirring noise when accelerate or turning

My engine was making noise so i took it to the shop. they said a bolt broke by the timing chain. then they said it messed up the block and the engine needs replaced. i would start up my car and i head a rattling noise like something was loose. i would hear the vibration noise

My equinox ltz 2011 keep shutting off without a warning when i'm backing up on a red light or a stop no one has been able to find anything because it doesn't show but it keep doing it.

Catalytic converter issue, high pressure fuel pump, car shakes, balking while on idle or stop on red light, heavy chain rolling noise. spent more than $3k so far but still comes with different problems every now and then. engine light is always on and bunch of different codes show up while checking. cruise control doesn’t work. wiper blades don’t clear properly. problem list can go on and on. car shuts off by itself and it happened so many times. engine power was reduced by itself and couldn’t go more than 20 miles/hour on a highway with family inside the car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped working. the driver’s side wiper blade was bent over the driver’s side mirror and caused the vehicle to veer off the road into a grassy area at the apartment complex. there was no crash reported. the dealer was not called. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vin. the contact was told that she would be called back in two or three days. the contact referenced an unknown nhtsa investigation about windshield wiper motor transmission failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the windshield wipers failed while driving 65 mph. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the windshield wipers transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty was extended however, the mileage was exceeded. the failure mileage was approximately 164,000.

Driving on the highway during high downpour. wipers reached the end of the sequence and stopped. had to pull over in pouring rain and high traffic, causing major concern and a major safety event.

Wiper linkage failed in heavy rain while driving on interstate

Driving in pouring down rain and windshield wipers stopped working. high safety concern.

My vehicle is dying when stopping and running rough when cold started. it jerks and turns off at a stop, but turns on immediately after. it used to occasionally happen, now it’s every time i stop.

I was driving on our cities bypass and all of a sudden my car began to jerk and not want to accelerate. after getting to a place that i could safely pull over, i placed the car in park and listened. the car seemed to be running fine. i thought may be it was bad gas but i was on a half tank and had been driving with the same gas for almost a week with no issues. i tried to drive home and when i put the car in drive and went to press the gas, nothing happened. the car would not move. i could hear acceleration, but the car did not budge. i put it in reverse and the same thing occurred. i am reading that transmission failure has been a problem with many 2011 chevy equinox owners. i have a little under 124,000 miles. its too many people with this same issue for it not to be recalled by gm. this is not a inexpensive fix and is not fair to consumers.

I have to continuously put quarts of oil in to make sure it doesn’t run dry. it’s been a constant issue with mechanics i’ve taken it to at the dealership saying they’ve seen every equinox they worked on have a problem with the engines burning through oil.

My equinox suffers from the oil consumption defect which causes the vehicle to consume oil at an usually high rate. although several features of the vehicles’ engines contribute to the oil consumption defect, the primary cause is faulty piston rings. this is a common problem with these vehicles and their was even a lawsuit that was recently settled. i however do not qualify for the free repair because i purchased the vehicle later may 16, 2019. i believe this problem should be a recall since gm is aware of the faulty engineering that went into the manufacturing of this vehicle.

I drove home and parked my car. when to started my car the following morning and put it in drive. my car would not move forward only backwards. i had know idea that my transmission was going. i went to the chevy dealer many times earlier for oil consumption and my the sound of my transmission and they said that the just sound of the car. if they had been honest and told me the truth i could have gotten my transmission fixed many years earlier. thankfully my oil consumption was fixed only because i called corporate and pushed the issue. i believed the dealer when he told me all the equinox sound like that. now i have to pay over $3000.00 for that lie. my car is being fixed by hobby's transmission in hicksville, ny as we speak. my car is a lemon. corporate told me that my care was in the batch of cars that have oil consumption. i will be calling them about my transmission on monday, 6/22/20. *tr

Power steering intermittently stops working . it did it to my wife on 6/8/20 in the rain .it did it to me 6/9/20. it was dry. it has done this several times to me . it does not stall no lights or anything it just stop working .always when turn right . my wife was driving in a straight line. im not sure my wife will be able to handle it, *tr

Chevy equinox was traveling in the slow lane on highway. side airbags deployed erroneously, no contact to the vehicle. *tr

It keeps cutting off and the oil keeps going empty some say recall 11195a mite be the problem but i don't know jus got the car and when i start it up the peddle gets stuck and starts rite back up in motion and soon as you back up and soon as you turn out it cuts off on the high way and on city street and turning. *tr

Vehicle has about 109,000 miles and suddenly, the transmission went out while driving. i figured out that it was able to drive in reverse only, so i moved it to a safe location. i had to have it towed into the dealer (out of warranty) and it was determined that since it was a closed system that there were a few options. in the end, i went to replace with a new transmission and have the warranties...the cost was about $2000 for minimal warranties or over $5000 for full warranty. i felt that when i purchased this vehicle brand new with 5 miles on it that it would last longer than it did. i really have had no unhandled problems with the dealer or gm in general, but feel that to have no warning, lights, fluid concerns or anything occur to give me warning that this is hogwash...i have kept up my maintenance, oil and fluid per guidelines and as stated...do not feel that this should have occurred without any warning! *tr

Oil consumption high, metal particles in oil, cv axel joint bad

While driving in heavy rain on a highway my front windshield wipers simply stopped functioning in the up position causing an inability to see where i was going. they did not respond to repeated attempts to try to turn them back on. this created a very dangerous situation where i had to do my best to safely pull off to the side of the highway. my hazard lights also failed to work making the situation even more dangerous. both wipers and hazards where previously working. *tr

This car is internally burning excessive amounts of oil in between oil changes. i have no external oil leaks. i am added at minimum 5 quarts between oil changes, other parts are beginning to foul because of this issues, the oil light does not even come on to let me know if it low on oil. i am a windowed woman and this is not right. this needs to be fixed. i do what i am suppose to do and take very good care of this car, however this is out of my control and apparently is a huge issues. wish i would have known this, i would never have purchased it to begin with. chevy needs to make this right! *tr

Oil consumption

Last year our transfer case broke. fortunately the failure was in a parking lot and we avoided a serious accident due to the complete freezing up of the front end. we simply started driving and there was a loud crack and then the steering froze. there was no accident, collision or any off road or on road experience that could have caused this. it was clearly a major part that should never fail this way. the mechanics had never seen before. others since have suggested we file a complaint and seek compensation because of the nature of the failure. we have written gm and included photos. we attached the repair bills, which totaled $4,466.63, and are seeking full compensation. *tr

I was driving down the road an i stopped. tried giving it gas an rpms just went up. i was able to get it in 1st gear an go about 20mph for about 2 miles an then lost all gears. it is at the shop now an i just got the diagnosis. need a new transmission. i believe it is time for gm to take all of this seriously an fix the problem there are to many complaints for the same thing with nothing being done. i cant afford this an most people can't but yet we are forced to pay for it. after 100s of the same issue it cant be the operator error it has to be the manufacture its self

While driving the car just shut off in middle of road without warning. it would not restart and had to push it off the street as to not get hit.

With no warning, the car just stopped. i had no reverse or forward. i was in motion on the highway and you could tell it was hesitating. went a few more miles and thankfully made it to a parking lot. when my husband arrived, the car would just rev. we had to have it towed. the car has under 80,000 miles on it and the transmission goes? this is just ridiculous that chevy is ripping people off with these cars! i have read soo many complaints with this happening to the 2011 equinox and there is not something fishy or recalls on this? you pay alot of money for vehicles and this should not happen to a car that has been babied, taken care of! i would never buy another chevy again!! when is this going to be recalled??????? after how many complaints and cars does it take to have the same problem???

Burns oil excessively, 1 quart per 10 days. no leaks . costly repairs, and maintenance

2 days ago (2/26/2020) noticed 2 "jumps" as reversing and again yesterday. this morning, barely was able to get car reversed out of driveway. it felt as if reverse gear was "slipping". after work, reverse gear totally useless, had to push car out of parking space at work and all forward gears were "slipping" and unable to accelerate vehicle. towed car mechanic who said, "your transmission needs to be rebuilt or replaced " and "these cars are known for transmission problems and catalytic converter problems". he says repair will be at least $2500 and maybe as high as $4,000.

It started making a loud noise like a diesel engine and it will just cut off for no reason. i keep up all my maintenance it has low mileage. it was in motion when it cut off and i almost hit an 18 wheeler.

Vehicle won't reverse, rpm surging during acceleration causing hard shifting/jerking or no shift at all. googling the issues brought up many other 2011 equinox's with same issues.

This vehicle is unsafe! i was driving down the road in my city and it cut off several times when i was slowing down approaching a stop light causing someone to almost hit me! i have had so many issues since i bought this car(wish i never would have) i had to replace my transmission at 102,000 miles, i have to put 2-3 quarts of oil in my car every 2 weeks, and now it is cutting off while i am driving! these vehicles need to be recalled and never made again!!!

I heard a pop and then my wipers stopped working while i was driving at night completely in the rain. i could hear the motor but the wipers wouldn't move. i had no visability whatsoever. i was on the highway.

I had the oil consumption test done at thomas chevrolet in media, pennsylvania due to oil being low. followed up every 1,000 miles and the oil was always 1/2 qt or more low. on december 3, 2018, i had my oil changed and they said there was no issues with the oil. the mileage was 71,392. i brought it back for an oil changed on march 14, 2019 with the mileage being 73,996, which is only 2,604 miles later. the service advisor told me that my engine was destroyed. the timing chain broke and destroyed my engine! how does an oil consumption issue go from you have and issue with your car burning oil to no there are no issues with oil consumption???? i could have broken down on a highway with this issue! they told me there was nothing they could do but replace the engine for $8,000.00 but no guarantees! i couldn’t afford to pay $8,000 so i had my car towed to my house where it has been sitting ever since. how can gmget away with this? even the generalmanager told me that gm know about this issue and won’t fix it!

I started having issues after a couple months of buying my vehicle. my rpm would sputter and i would always check my oil and it would be a quart low. this went on for months and i continued to drain money into my vehicle with buying oil. i replaced seals thinking it was a oil leak and it wasn’t it. my engine finally was just shot so now i’m out of a car and owe money on it still and don’t have the money to repair my vehicle. i am very upset with this model of vehicle bc i did research on it and a lot of compliants on this car burning oil. crazy that no one is doing anything to fix the issue. i guess chevy is crap now and just want to loose customers. i won’t be buying a chevy again and will not recommend

I was driving home from work on hwy 35 outside of dresser, wi and the car dash lights suddenly lit up and the car made a loud rattle and smelled like burning oil. there was no warning. i was 2 miles from home so i came straight home. we checked the oil and added 3 quarts of oil before taking it aproximately 2 miles to our mechanic. they checked the engine and confirmed the rattle was deep in the motor and the motor had blown. after inspection, they found that a small port in the intake manifold was clogged. this caused a pressure build up and the rear seal to blow. we were also then told they had been seeing a lot of this problem in chevy equinox models. we had to replace the motor for a total cost of $5750.51.

This should clearly be a recall based on all the poste everyone is having the same issue. all my lights come on stabilitrack, abs, check engine, steering fluid. i barely have any power, and my speed sensor no longer reads at all. also my oil burns extremely fast. link to forum where everyone is having the same issue. https://chevroletforum.com/forum/equinox-23/service-stabilitrak-check-engine-light-62780/page11/

Twice in one year the timing chain guides broke causing motor damage and the car to stall while driving on a major highway almost causing a major accident both times.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving at low speeds, the brake pedal was applied; however, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump, camshaft, and battery needed to be replaced. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 80,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact stated that it burned excessive oil without warning. the contact received an unknown recall notice regarding the oil consumption and took the vehicle to joe holland chevrolet & imports (210 maccorkle ave sw, south charleston, wv 25303). the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired per the recall by the previous owner. due to the oil failure, the head gasket blew out in the engine. the independent dealer that sold the contact the vehicle agreed to replace the engine for $3,000. after the engine was replaced, the failure continued without warning. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. when the contact attempted to accelerate the vehicle, it felt as if the vehicle were slipping. the contact parked and noticed transmission oil underneath the vehicle. the contact called a certified mechanic who diagnosed that there was a leak coming from the transfer case, which needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact stated that the failure was related to manufacturer communication number: 10043933 (engine and engine cooling, power train). the approximate failure mileage was 86,870.

Car shuts off on its own, i recently took it to get it diagnosed and didn’t show anything was wrong with the vehicle. no engine light is on, nothing seems out of the ordinary, just that its starting to shut off on its own out of no where and looses power. i will be at a stop light and i would accelerate but as i accelerate the car shuts off. also, its happed on the freeway during traffic times, when its heavy in traffic and requires me to stop for a while and then accelerate it either looses power or shuts off.

My 2011 chevy equinox has had a lot of problems, i got the car with 49,000 miles about 3 years ago. i had to replace the timing chain already due to excessive oil consumption. now my catalytic converter is bad due to oil consumption. my car now has around 130,000 miles and i seen there is a class action suit for the 2011 chevy equinox for excessive oil consumption. it also poses a safety risk as it can cause engine failure while the cars are in motion. there are times i add a whole quart of oil and 3 days later i hear a ticking noise and my oil is completely gone. my car conks out at stop signs once in a while, it takes time to accelerate. also my passenger side seat belt does not work it’s stuck to the point where you can’t use it.

Pulled onto a main highway, traveling at traffic speed when transmission failure left us in the middle of the road. had to be pushed off the highway, and then towed to a garage, where told transmission failure is common with these cars. repair cost of 4100$

Engine is using 1 quart of oil every thousand miles, i purchased it from west chevrolet in alcoa tn i have been spending lots of money trying to keep oil in the engine for two years. since 7/24/17

At red light,my car cut out. wouldn't turn over. had it towed and my mechanic said it was timing chains, which affected engine. checked 8 of 16 valves that were bent, along w/8 rocker arms cracked and torn off. $4000 to fix this issue, money i do not have. mechanic said gm knows about these issues and refuses to do a recall on this issue that has been going on for ten plus years.

I just recently bought a 2011 chevy equinox lt awd, and soon after i began driving it, the check engine light came on with code p0420 catalyst system efficiency below threshold. chevy had issued special coverage adjustment 15810 in august 2016 with regard to the catalyst system, but the mileage was over the coverage limit of 120,000 when the sca was issued, and chevy won't cover the issue now.

While accelerating on frwy ramp, sudden catastrophic transmission failure, i got to the shoulder, had the car towed to my regular repair garage, he had seen this before, a plate inside the transmission shatters with no warning, had car towed to transmission shop, they diagnosed the same thing, said they have repaired 4 to 5 every year and it’s a flaw with these transmissions. they completely rebuilt the transmission and showed me the broken parts. cost was $3400.00. called the chevy dealer for reimbursement and they deny any design or manufacturing defects and refused to do anything. i think you should investigate these transmissions for early failures due to a design or manufacturing defect and make chevy extend the warranties on them. my car had only 52000 miles on it and should not have this failure. i was lucky to get to those shoulder safely. if i can provide any additional information, please contact me. also, please inform me of your investigation.

Windshield wipers stopped working during downpour when driving down highway. motor still work but wipers not moving.

I bought the car and drove it for a couple weeks. about every 200-400 miles i would have to add oil. sometimes when checking the dip stick there would be no oil at all on the dip stick. after week 3 i was driving and the reduce engine power came on. i had it towed 360 miles to the dealer i purchased it from and was told the engine is junk and something in the timing chain had failed. the dealer won’t stand behind the vehicle one bit and neither will the factory so now i’m stuck with a car that doesn’t run and have to purchase a new motor.

Rattle and noise in the front passenger side of vehicle as soon as vehicle is turned on and while in motion, making weird noises and movements while driving, occasional hard shift, back rear drivers tire losing pressure for no reason, pulling code for p0420, did a google search and seen multiple complaints for the same issues on the same year, make, and model but no recall on my vin or history of recall, while others said dealers had said it was due to a recall. just bought from baxter dealership in bellevue, ne two weeks ago.

A few days ago after work i stopped for gas and took a different route home. i live in a city with traffic so i idle a lot. while stopped, my “service stabilitrak” and “engine power reduced” came on. there was no where i could go but up the expressway. once i sped up, the car proceeded to turn off. luckily i was able to pull over onto the shoulder on top of the expressway. after that, the car wouldn’t turn on anymore. after about 30 minutes, everything started flickering and then it had no electricity running at all. not even my emergency lights. this was really scary because ppl are driving really fast next to me and and it was already night time. i finally got help and had it towed the next morning. the key was stuck in the ignition but still no sign of life until after it was towed. i can’t afford to take it in just yet but i am extremely scared to drive it as i am a single parent with no family in this new city.

The engine is burning oil frequently and has metal shavings in oil.

The vehicle was louding while running, i brought the vehicle to a local trusted mechanic. upon inspection he determined that the manifold had a large crack in it causing excessive fuel consumption and the engine being loud. in discussing the issue with the mechanic he advised me that he fixed the same exact issue, cracked manifold, with another customers vehicle (same make and model 1 year newer). i called chevrolet's customer service department and they basically said they are not aware of any issue with the manifold.

I was driving on the road at about 55mph and my windshield wipers completely stopped working. they got stuck in the middle of the windshield and the motor made sounds as if it was working but the windshield wipers did not move. it was raining and we had to pull over because it was very dangerous.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled on several occasions and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to winter chevrolet (3750 century ct, pittsburg, ca 94565, (925) 232-0290) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter misfired, the pistons and head gasket needed to be replaced, and there was no oil in the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. the failure mileage was 97,700.

Regular oil changes at gmc dealership showed high oil consumption. chevy dealership replaced transmission 2015 under factory warranty. high oil consumption continued. 2018 engine power shuts down car while idling. took it to my local mechanic replaced transmission. drove almost 400 miles on "new transmission" ac not working, idles with high pitch sound when fan is running. now seat belts lights flash and alarm despite seat belts in buckled position. engine goes to power down /save mode when driving on freeway at 60mph on highway. this power down (reduction) happens stalls and wont drive. engine continues to shake and rattle after being put in park and removing key (when turned off)

Regular oil changes at gmc dealership showed high oil consumption. chevy dealership replaced transmission 2015 under factory warranty. high oil consumption continued. 2018 engine power shuts down car while idling. took it to my local mechanic replaced transmission. drove almost 400 miles on "new transmission" ac not working, idles with high pitch sound when fan is running. now seat belts lights flash and alarm despite seat belts in buckled position. engine goes to power down /save mode when driving on freeway at 60mph on highway. this power down (reduction) happens stalls and wont drive. engine continues to shake and rattle after being put in park and removing key (when turned off)

Stopped at the gas station and the car would not restart. several times the car died while on a busy highway. when i try to start the car the windshield wipers go back and forth 3 times and all power is there but engine is totally dead. sometimes after several tries and a few hours later the car will start. i have had 4 mechanics, 3 were dealers, and nobody could tell me what was going on.....and yet i was charged 3 out of 4 times. my husband spoke to 2 street mechanics and both without hesitation said it is the pcm computer. after much research and continued problems i am now ordering a new pcm and installing it myself. there is also a ticking sound which seems to baffle the mechanics. and the car consumes tons of oil. unfortunately i am seeing that there are so many chevy equinox owners out there having these same issues and chevrolet is not helping. shame on you chevrolet!

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, the vehicle shut down without warning. the vehicle was able to restart. the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to bob bell chevrolet of bel air (443-692-2111, located at 1230 bel air rd, bel air, md 21014) where the technician recommended an oil consumption test. the contact stated that the test was not completed. the contact also stated that an unknown recall was performed one year ago regarding high oil consumption. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was referred to the epa. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

My airbag light keep coming on.it has been doing this since i bought the car 8 years ago. chevy has fixed it before now it is doing the same thing again. it should be recall on the chevy equinox i’m not the only one who is having this problem. when i start the car the airbag light comes on.chevy diagnosed it and said the cause is b0074-00 and b0074-od the cost to repair is over a $1000.00 they know people have been having this problem for a long time. i bought this car brand new.

My vehicle has been diagnosed and the timing chain and belt tensioners have gone bad and need replaced but my vin is not listed under the recall. it's a 2011 chevy equinox under the 120,000 mile specification. knowing my vehicle's history before i came into ownership this was already replaced in 2015 but needs it again already so there's clearly a manufacturer's issue going on

Traveling straight on city street, 30 mph, was t-boned in center of driver's side door. side airbag did not deploy? damage to both doors, center and lower pillar, and the traction control bar bent. concussion and bruising from inside pillar to driver. driver was wearing seat belt at time of collision

I bought a 2011 equinox in may a couple of days after having the car i was hearing clicking noises took back to the dealership they told me it was just the air condition. a couple of weeks later my car started to rock back in fourth when at a light and shutting off while driving. i took it again to the dealership when they told me it was an oil consumption issue and i needed to take it to a chevy dealership. i took it in they said that i needed a timing chain filed under mu warranty and i paid the deductible. i was then told that it wasn’t going to fix the issue stating i needed to bring it back after a 1000 miles and that gm would handle the problem at hand. i then took it back and behind my back they tried to call my warranty company to see if they would pay. my warranty does not cover their problem. then was told that they would handle everything but i still would have to pay money out of pocket. it hasn’t even been 90 days since i purchased this vehicle.

Car will throw codes p0700/u0073/u1000 - looses engine power, check stabilitrak lights up, check engine light comes on. car will buck, odometer/rpm gauge/temp gauge will become erratic. took to the chevy dealership, unable to replicate problem. unsafe to drive. doesn't happen daily - sometimes car will not start/unable to drive.

Most recently was driving in heavy rain and the windshield wipers just stopped working in the upright position, and visibility was extremely impaired. had my granddaughter with me, they had to roll down windows to help me get safely off the road. this vehicle has had problems with the fuel system in 2015, air conditioner quit working in 2014, failed oil consumption test in 2016. i bough a new car because in didn't want mechanical problems and this vehicle has had nothing but problem after problem. it is a lemon.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle required an oil change every month and a half ever since it was purchased in july of 2018. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle was included in an extended warranty issued by the manufacturer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the dealer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

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First equinox owned - gm replaced engine at no cost to me. thought it was safe to purchase another equinox. own a 2011 chevrolet equinox fwd 2.4 liter engine. excessive oil consumption; stalling while at stoplights, etc.; engine light comes on frequently; multiple wheel hub assemblies replaced; wiper transmission replaced; clattering noise within engine that cannot be fixed per mechanic; stablitrak and abs lights on; limp mode several times. have spent many hundreds of dollars to fix. going to gm for complete engine replacement. 126,600 miles at present. purchased 9/8/2016 with 80,437 miles.

I was driving on an interstate during a heavy down pour at night when the windshield wipers quit working. they were stuck in the up position and no longer moved. i immediately lost all visibility due to the rain which could have potentially caused a dangerous situation. i had to park my vehicle for the duration of the night and wait to get it in the morning while it was no longer raining.

While driving, the check engine light came on and the car died in the middle of the road. had to coast to the side of the rode. restarted drove another 2 miles and it died again. got it to keep running although it tried to die and took to dealer for repair. this car is a death trap. with all of the complaints, can't figure out how chevy can continue to allow this to happen. i assume when someone dies because of this issue, they may do something then.

Took vehicle to repair shop for codep0420. replaced catalytic converter. car is 2011 with 98 plus thousdand miles. found out that this is covered under revised 15810-03. since it was not done at a dealer, i am unable to recover the costs. if this revision was donejuly 2018, how can gm only allow for vehicles repaired prior to august 31st, 2017 be allowed reimbursment? please advise.

The vehicle is burning oil faster than normal, causing the vehicle to stall out randomly.

My vehicle has been idling rough since i purchased my vehicle on 9/6/19. the vehicle almost feels as if i am continually tapping my breaks although my foot is on the break and on 10/12/19 my check engine light turned on so i had the codes ran at autozone which stated to replace the catalytic converter. 2 days prior my mother who purchased a 2013 equinox had her check engine light come on for the same issue after just purchasing her car 2 weeks after me.

Shortly after i financed the vehicle it started having issues while idling, if i idle too long it will start to shake and will shut down. i have poured money into fixing the vehicle and spent the last two 3 years trying to fix the original issue of it shutting down. i will lose throttle in the gas pedal and it will just turn off out of nowhere while i'm driving away from my home. it seems to not like when i idle or drive slow when i'm on the freeway i have to make sure i'm driving fast the gas pedal keeps throttle if i drive too slow it's a risk for it to starting to shake and shut down again. while trying to find the cause of the problem mechanics have found parts that were years past due of needing replacing. so while they thought that that was the cause of the problem and it looked possible with a condition it was in every time we would think that we have solved the problem until the next day when i try to drive my vehicle and it does the same thing. i have been through five mechanics trying to solve this issue and it is becoming a nightmare not even the dealership could figure it out.

I was driving to work this morning when i went over train tracks. as soon as i did my "stbilitrak" light came on. all wheel drive turned off as well as abs. my car would no longer accelerate. i tried to break and nearly lost control of the vehicle. i'm upset with my vehicle. i have had so many problems with it. i have always owned a chevy, but i think they quality in work is decreasing. i will be thinking about what kind of car i will get next. i prefer chevy since it's all our family has every bought, however i'm sick of having unexpected problems with it.

Fuel pump/ low fuel issues fuel pump failing, which in part leaks fuel into the engine. running error codes. low engine power light displayed on dash followed by reduce power. dealership advises it’s a 900 charge. certain 2011 equinox models fall under the product emission recall 43180 high pressure fuel recall. however i am being advised mine does not although issue appears to be consistent with recall at first glance.

The center infotainment that contains the radio/cd/navigation, phone control, air conditioner, time is really messed up. it no longer holds time. the radio works sometimes and other times not. the same for the air conditioner. sometimes the navigation believes i am in a state on the other side of the country. i have taken to chevrolet asking for them to fix it. they said it cannot be fixed, only replaced. i was told the replacement alone (the part only for my model car) is $10,000. my car is not even worth $10,000 anymore. why on earth would you put such a pricey piece of equipment in a car that cannot be fixed? you have put me in a position of being stuck with a car i absolutely hate because the messed up entertainment system and one that i cannot possibly trade in. this needs to be recalled or you need to buy this piece of crap car back. this is not fair to a consumer who works hard for their money. the 10,000 part does not even include the labor costs i would have to pay to have it put in. i have been totally screwed in this deal.

The air bag light came on a few weeks ago and the light on the dashboard stays on when driving.

A high pitched whining sound was noted while shifting through 2nd gear. noted the next day the same whining sound while shifting through 2nd gear also began while shifting from park into reverse neutral and drive. noted on the 3rd day all of the above in addition to the vehicle slipping gears and while in drive began to read as if it were in neutral. upon inspection by a local dealer it was determined that the transmission was no longer functional. d mileage for the 2011 chevrolet equinox at that point was 109000 miles. it has since costed approximately $3000 to replace the transmission of which none was covered by any warranty either dealer or manufacturer.

Tried to bluetooth my media, and the menu button won't work with the aux jack out. just tried to do it today.

It only had 42000 miles on it and even before it sounded funny. we had it hooked to diagnostic and it said the intake and exhaust cam shaft actuator solenoids needed to be replaced or faulty. google it online it comes up as a recall for my year of 2011 chevy equinix. but when i told them at chevy service center they were addiment that only certain vins and thats what they go by. but i told them how would you know which ones are affected if your not told by consumers. online and on different sites come up that some have problems and have recalls . well om informing them that theres an issue but since its not on their data base or my vin they will not do anything. the car when driving shuts off sometimes. or when i start it and begin to drive it shuts off.

2011 chevy equinox ticking engine and erratically idles. runs rough and shifting is inconsistent. took it to chevy dealership and they said the timing chain is bad. $1500 repair! timing chains are meant to last the life of the car, these ones are defective. the recall should have been issued years ago. my car has 125k miles. hate chevy

I took my 2011 chevrolet equinox to the dealership for an oil change. they told me that they wanted to do the oil consumption test because my car was burning too much oil. they told me it was a known issue with this engine and i would most likely qualify for repairs to be done after this test was completed. i had the oil consumption test started and went back every 1,000 or less miles and was told this issue would be covered and everything would be fixed. i followed up every 1,000miles or less. when i went back on december 3, 2018, my car had 71,392 miles on it and had my oil changed. i went back on march 14, 2019, with 73,996 miles on my car, a difference of 2,600 miles, to have my oil changed from december 3, 2017, they told me that my car didn’t sound right and they will check into it. i waited to see what this issue was and they the service guy told me he had bad news and my engine was ruined due to the timing chain breaking and ruining my engine. guy ca car a1,000 miles to have my oil changed and then i was told there was no oil consumption issue so nothing further needed to be done and to come back within 3,000 miles and have the oil changed. i went back on march 14, 2018 at 2,600 miles and was told my timing chain broke and my engine was ruined. told me they can fix it for $8,000. how would it go from there is definitely an issue with the oil consumption and than no issue at all. i took very good care of my car. it looks almost brand new! how can gm not care that these engines are bad! gm knows this is a big problem and are making every excuse not to fix this. i could have broke down on a highway and caused an accident! how is it possible that gm can’t be held accountable! please let me know if you need more information. thank you.

Cat converter gone out, abs light on, brakes are making a knocking sound, when i get it fixed it’s something wrong with it.

In jan 5 2016 my 2011 chevy equinox mileage 56747 would just stall without warning and i had no control of steering. driving on the hwy it just killed and started but didn't want to accelerate again then stalled again couldn't steer. got it to ray chevrolet it was my camshaft position actuator solenoid valve in sept.2016 mileage 80584 i had it towed again and it was the camshaft position actuator solenoid valves and it burnt my electronic control unit aka computer which cost me $800.00. skipping forward but not without problems there are many. aug. 2019, i am having to change camshaft position actuator solenoid valves again do to stalling on the road while i'm driving not being able to steer for the third time. it's so dangerous to drive this car without warning it will kill on you for a number of reasons. then i went change my oil like clock work and was told i have a valve cover gasket leak to go with the solenoid problem. it's so dangerous to drive due to the fact it will stall at anytime. in aug. 2019 my pressure sensor for my right tire went out. now i can't get it to reset and mechanic tried and said sensor needs to be changed really. i can't tell if i have a low tire it just shows blank line on all tires. now my actuator bend door broke on defrost and it's hot in louisiana. almost impossible to get to. this car needs a recall really bad. there is never a time where the car just ran good with no trouble. things that broke on this car are listed below. air control iac value, actuator bend door, valve cover gasket, computer, pressure sensor, cv joints, intake & exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid <>three times

I was driving my 2011 chevrolet equinox home on weds september 11, 2019 in a torrential downpour on the 696 freeway in metro detroit. i was going approximately 50 mph, slower then the speed limit because of the downpour, and i had my windshield wipers on the fastest speed. without any type of warning my windshield wipers stopped working. the driver’s wiper had moved past the windshield so at first i thought that was the culprit. i pushed the wiper back onto the windshield (while driving), but the wipers remained stationary and no longer operated. still on the highway in the downpour i had to maneuver off the nearest exit, surprisingly without incident, and parked in a subdivision until the rain stopped. the wiper transmission assembly was replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. also, while the vehicle was at a stop, it shut off without warning. in addition, at times, the brake pedal traveled all the way to the floorboard when depressed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed her that her vehicle was burning excessive oil, which caused the engine to stall. the contact drove to ganley chevrolet (13865 brookpark rd, brook park, oh 44142, 216-586-5804) where the contact was informed that due to the age of the vehicle, any repairs would be deemed pointless. the dealer did not assist. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. the manufacturer offered the contact a voucher towards another vehicle. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. *dt*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while attempting to park, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to curry auto center (2906 e buick cadillac blvd, bloomington, in 47401), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000. the vin was unavailable.

May 22nd 2019 it was reading a lot, as i was driving, my driver side wiper went up and started there, as the passenger side continued working. when this happened, i heard the snapping of the bar. thank god for rainx. i ended up adjusting the wiper blade to make a "euro" wiper, then just replaced the wiper transmission all together.

I bought my 2011 equinox with 45k miles, 1.5 years ago and have had many problems. had to change the exhaust manifold, muffler and now i am having power issues. the car will stall when idling and lose power when driving. i had my 3 children in the car and when making a left turn at an intersection i lost all acceleration. thank god there was not a car coming, because we would have been seriously hurt for it is normally a busy intersection. i still owe a lot of money on the vehicle and i am scared to drive it. this problem occurs often and i was told to change the cam shaft, which i did to no avail.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving 40 mph, the front windshield wipers failed. the contact had to drive home slowly in the inclement weather. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 1000,000. the vin was unavailable.

Leak in rear main oil seal. expensive repair due to labor. same problem shown online with this make, model, and year. casts doubts on quality of american automobile manufacturers. gm should issue recall.

I was driving down the road traveling at 65mph in the rain when my windshield wipers stopped working. the motor was working, stating that it was heard. the wiper transmission on the other hand had stopped. the plastic bushings were loose and snapped off. this will be the 3rd time replacing them in the last two months. going to change the whole system now.

I have had my suv worked on 6 different times due stalling, loosing power, cutting out,and not wanting to accelerate . they replaced the throttle body updated the computer replaced air filter, etc. worked for 2 weeks and now is still having this problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving 20 mph, the engine stalled. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 122,000.

I was on my way back 1 hour into a 5 hour trip from washington dc to new york. it was pouring rain and the traffic was moving approximately 55 mph. i had 3 kids in the car with me. suddenly, with no warning, my windshield wipers flipped off of the drivers side and stopped and would not go back on. i could see nothing. it was terrifying. my kids and i are lucky to be alive today. fortunately there were short breaks in the rain so i was able to pull off the highway and park in a safe place, had the vehicle towed and was informed that the wiper transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. there are so many reports on car gurus about this issue. same year, same make model, as well as other years.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle consumed too much oil. the vehicle depleted a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. also, without warning, the vehicle would decelerate and lose power. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Failure timing chain tensioner and chain guides at 60k miles, replaced timing chain, balance chain, guides and tensioner and excessive oil consumption

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, the contact heard a loud abnormal knocking noise under the hood of the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. john north ford, inc. (3002 us-50, emporia, ks 66801, (620) 343-1700) diagnosed that the vehicle was burning oil too fast. the dealer added oil to the vehicle, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the transmission gears failed to remain engaged. the gear slipped while the vehicle was in drive. consumer manage to park the vehicle in a shopping center parking lot and at that time would not engage in either reverse or drive settings. car was towed to uebelhor and sons chevrolet (972 wernsing rd, jasper, in 47546, (812) 482-2222) diagnosed and replaced the transmission assembly. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000. *tt*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that there was excessive oil consumption and the oil level warning indicator failed to illuminate. the contact stated that there were no leaks or other evidence of an oil leak. the contact also stated that there was no smoke coming from the tailpipe. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. the vin was not available.

When the can starts it sounds like a diesel.some thimes the enison will turn over and over and i have to turn it off the try to start it than it will start.the car will die in the midel of the highway. some thime i have to pump the gas to get it going like it just ran out of fule.

On march 24 my check engine light came and the vehicle died several times and i took it to the mechanic. he called the next day and said the oil was completely gone and the engine was ruined. i have changed the oil every 3-4000 miles religiously and now this? i was told it would cost $6000 to replace the motor.

My car is consuming huge amounts of oil before it is time for an oil change. i am putting oil in this car at least once a week. i let chevy know of this issue but they said that there has not been a recall for this problem. i only drive to school and work which is only a 15 mile round trip. this is ridiculous!!

The windshield wiper transmission failed while driving in heavy rain. a plastic bushing broke and caused the failure. after researching problem, i found this to be a common problem in several model years of the chevrolet equniox.

Excessive oil consumption with less than 1000 miles on this oil change i heard ticking noise from under the hood so i checked the oil to find that there was none on the dip stick, i added 3.5 quarts. whats so bother some for me is that there was no warning light. there was a recall on these suv's for that vary problem but it expires at 120000 miles or 7.5 years which ever comes first all other recalls are 120000 miles or 10 years except this one, what would have happened if i was on a long trip with the family ran completely out of oil , car dies on expressway without any warning then what.i did take it to the dealer & service was the one that told me about the 7.5 years. this car had a comprehensive carfax report with dealer maintenance being done since the car was new. no mention of the excessive oil consumption . that was the reason that i purchased it

The transmission just went out driving down the road, could not move it, could have been very dangerous if on a busy highway. driving at regular speed, just sounded like it shifted to park, no warning at all. was forced to replace transmission at $5000.

My husband, newborn baby and i were driving on the highway when the vehicle suddenly slowed and then stalled in the middle of traffic. this occured every time my husband used the brakes. luckily we managed to make it back home safely. the vehichle constantly needs oil and then it died for the last time about a month ago as we pulled into a family members driveway.

Encountered an issue where the car would randomly shut the engine off without any type of light or warning. this happened for the first time a week before we could get it to the shop, in that week it happened 8 times. one of these times was while moving and my wife were nearly t-boned on a highly congested road. my wife began getting extremely anxious when she had to drive the car and scared it would die on the interstate.the chevy dealership said this was being caused by high oil consumption, this was news to us because the car had not notified us of that at all (no oil or check engine lights) and we were at about 3k since last oil change with full synthetic (70k total miles). the dealership then went on to say that the piston rings and pistons need to be replaced for $4,200. i googled “2011 chevy equinox piston rings” and one of the first results was “special coverage adjustment 15285d“ for excessive oil consumption caused by the pistons and rings. i asked the dealership why he never mentioned this and he said it didn’t apply to our vin but he didn’t know why. after a back and forth of “that makes no sense, it’s the exact issue” and “i don’t know it’s above my pay grade” he eventually said “based on the vin your car wasn’t built with the same parts” which i realized after calling the gm customer service line directly was a lie. gm told me that my car was covered until november, 2018 (this happened july 19) because gm did the service adjustment out to 7 yrs/120k miles. gm told me she is up-channeling our case to see if gm will pay for some of it, still waiting to hear back.

My wipers stopped working while driving on the freeway in the pouring rain. they will not work now. i was forced to drive 60 miles without them, in the rain. it is not the fuse, i checked.

My vehicle ran completely out of oil. there was no indicator light to warn me there was low oil. there was never indication oil was leaking as it did not appear on my driveway. i have to replace the entire motor.

I’ve had this truck for a little over 2 years and when i first got it there was no ticking noise then made a year ago i noticed the ticking noise. i took it to a chevy dealership and was told that it was normal for the model. it began to stall so i took it back and was told that the o2 sensor was the cause . later on that day the ticking began to get louder and then as i came to a complete stop and raised the hood oil was spraying every where. had it towed to the shop for them to tell me that the timing chain had been slapping up against the valve cover and had cracked the cover so that’s why the oil was spraying every where. he also told me that the engine in my truck was defective from the start and that chevy knows about this . so now i’m stuck trying to find a motor for a truck that i’m still paying notes on and can’t drive. the fact that chevy knows about the problems with the timing chain, the cam sensor and the oil consumption and is not held accountable for the damage to our vehicles is crazy. i come from a chevy loving family and ive always owned one and but now i’m looking for something else because chevy doesn’t stand behind their products anymore and yes i always change my oil on time and all of my maintenance has been done on time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while making a left turn, the vehicle lost acceleration. the contact had to depress the accelerator pedal four times before the vehicle accelerated. in addition, when making a right turn, the vehicle failed to accelerate. however, when driving straight ahead, the vehicle accelerated normally. the contact coasted the vehicle into a parking lot and powered off the engine. the vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally, but only when driven straight ahead. the vehicle was taken to conklin chevrolet newton (located at 1500 se 3rd st, newton, ks 67114, (316) 842-4137) and the failure was duplicated. the dealer ordered a solenoid pack and replaced the old one; however, the failure recurred. the dealer test drove the vehicle and it failed to accelerate even when driving straight ahead. the vehicle was later towed to conklin cars buick gmc hutchinson (located at 1400 e 11th ave, hutchinson, ks 37501, (620) 708-4102) where it was diagnosed that the wave plate exploded and sent metal pieces inside the metal case, which damaged the transmission. the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case number: 9-5288717276. the approximate failure mileage was 91,754.

Excessive oil consumption: have had to completely refill 4qts of oil every 17-20 days, no oil stains in parking areas or oil burning smell when driving.

While driving the vehicle on the road @ 55 mph in the pouring rain with the window wipers working, the driver's wiper moved past the windshield and became wedged against the driver's window. while driving i opened the driver's window and pushed the wiper back on to the windshield. the wipers were stationary on the windshield and no longer operated. i drove 10 miles in the pouring rain without any wipers. when i arrived home, i could move the wipers by hand. i could hear a scraping metal sound.

At about 88,000 miles, while starting from a stop, and also while climbing a hill, the transmission started to slip into a neutral position instead of a higher or lower gear. i had to take my foot off the accelerator and let it idle down before it would go into a gear.02

Tamara recall the service airbag light comes on when i start my vehicle and stays on from time to time. this has been going on and scares me that it might deploy unexpectedly. i feel as if my life is in danger because of this.

I have had all recalls done on this car. have had basically everything but the engine replaced. it runs like it is a semi. stalls at stop lights. has died twice while driving it - and would not start again even in neutral. i am afraid to drive it because it could stall out when going through an intersection. i keep the oil changed regularly. i don't know what else to do. i can not afford to replace the engine - i still owe on my car loan on this car. in all the 40 plus years i have driven cars, i have never had this much trouble with a vehicle. i can understand having to do something every once in awhile - like transmission, etc. i have spent over $3000 on different "fixes" that havn't fixed it. i am usually a chevrolet person, but i am not going to buy a chevrolet again.

Used quart of oil every 900 miles

The motor hade 80,000 mile on and blow all the oil out just as the 2012 equinox did and now i have no motor.gone down the road about 55mph. on hwy. 55 in montrose mn.

This special coverage, bulletin #14882 is exactly what's going on with my vehicle and i am under the 10-year, 120k time frame. yet apparently my vin doesn't match up so i don't get coverage. https://gm.oemdtc.com/1899/special-coverage-adjustment-plugged-pcv-orifice-in-intake-manifold-2010-2014-buick-chevrolet-gmc i was sold this vehicle in august of 2016. i complained about excessive oil use via email and my complaint was never addressed. bulletin 12585c was released between january and march of 2016, so jeff belzer chevrolet of lakeville, mn sold me this vehicle with the piston issue instead of covering them. now that i've learned about special coverages, i am outside of the time frame for coverage and i feel slighted and cheated. this is a faulty design and instead of chevrolet holding a semi-decent standard, i am left with the bill. https://gm.oemdtc.com/3953/excessive-engine-oil-consumption-2011-chevrolet-equinox-gmc-terrain

Excessive oil consumption, manufacturer won't honor warranty because it expired 4 months ago, despite mileage being half to requirement. we were not notified of the warranty or it's expiration.

Massive oil leak from engine and rear main seal blew out

I bought this vehicle on 11/16/2015 and i start having problems in june/2016 got it fix,then the transmission broke and i had it replaced, i already spend like 5000.00 dollars now it's the engine it will cost close to 7.000.00 to fix it now, i still owe 1.500.00 just do the math,i was told that those vehicles came out with many imperfections i just feel that there should be a recall i have no money to fix it and even if i do will it worth it? the very first it broke i was on traveling to new mexico, the transmission broke here in town hwy 60 and the engine here in town as well.

Rear seal blow out due to pvc being clogged

Vehicle leaking excessive amount of oil. bulletin number 14882 doesn’t cover my vehicle even though it is the identical problem as what was described in the bulletin.

Since i bought the car i have had to take it in every other week. the first time i took it in they said it was the head gasket and replaced it. after they repaired it the car continued to have problems. when i'm at highway speeds the car drives rough like a jerking sensation and then the check engine light flashes. this car has had nothing but problems.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving 35 mph, the windshield wipers failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the windshield wiper transmission failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

I own 2011 chevy equinox. only has 80,000 miles. first occurrence started as i was driving on the freeway and the vehicle stalled on me couple of times as i was driving or at stop sign. malfunction engine sensor light turned on. took it to two different people to look at it for an estimate, since taking it to the dealership will cost an arm and a leg, both said timing chain problem and i would need to get a new motor! also excessive oil consumption yet no sensor turns on. checked to see if there were any recalls but only see hundreds of complaints with the same problem!

The engine is a 2.4l ecotec engine which i've had to have the exhaust manifold repaired twice in basically two years but if you look on-line, this is a very common occurrence with this engine model. it starts off as a check engine fault code, related to exhaust or crankshaft position sensor but the issue tends to be a cracked exhaust manifold. while researching the issue on-line, i see numerous instances of this ecotec 2.4l engine having this issue-and on different gm models of cars.

Wiper module transmission assembly failed during rain storm. i was driving on a 70 mile an hour highway at the time. driver's wiper blade went off the windshield to the left and would not move after that.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start and an abnormal clicking noise was heard. in addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to 1ownercar (410 w oak ln, glenolden, pa 19036, (610) 915-3417) where it was diagnosed that the battery was dead. the contact mentioned that the alternator, starter, and battery were replaced, but the failure recurred and could not be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not provided. the failure mileage was 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle shook and an engine power reduced warning indicator illuminated. the engine seized. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Pcv system freezes causing the low power mode (limp mode) and check engine light to come on. its a known issue, and gm covered it on a few cars. next time i may be in heavy traffic.

P010 code when check engine lights comes on. problem since about 3 months old. some were recalled, mine was not. rough idle, dies when stopping or turning,

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving 5 mph from a stop sign, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator flashed. the vehicle was taken to kent chevrolet cadillac (1413 hwy 62 e, mountain home, ar 72653, (870) 495-2605) where it was diagnosed that the camshaft actuator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 173,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving at unknown speeds, the contact heard an abnormal ticking noise. in addition, the vehicle was using three to four quarts of oil per month. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 118,394. *tt*jb

Windshield wiper motor link breaks whenever i use my wipers and then i need to replace. has happened multiple times. excessive oil consumption. oil is empty after no more then 2000 miles. need to add 4 quarts to refill. no leaks.

Transmission went out

The lights keep coming on even though stuff was replaced

I brought the car in for excessive oil consumption it now needs a motor i just got it 7 months ago from dealer. no warranty. engine seized

I was driving down i75 when it started raining then pouring,i turned on my wipers and they worked fine for a couple minutes. then stopped working ,i could still hear the moter working ,but no movement from he wiperblades.ttraffic was heavy and i could not see ,i turned on my flashers and luckily was able to get to the side of the road then i waited till the rain stopped to drive home

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the wipers failed to function properly and seized. the contact was able to coast off the roadway due to the failure. the dealer (joe bowman chevrolet, 2455 e market st, harrisonburg, va 22801, (540) 908-2809) was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer indicated that the vehicle was not included in any recall campaigns. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was unknown. *tt consumer stated while driving wipers froze during heavy rain. updated 11/21/18*jb

I was driving my 2011 chevy equinox i just purchased aug 5,2018 while driving the engine light came on i went to turn in the parking lot at the vehicle just completely shut down i had try coasting into a space. vehicle was towed to a service center only to learn this is a known issue with g mm c/chevrolet. unfortunately gmc is turning a deaf ear to this very dangerous situation. i had just gotten off a major interstate i could have been killed and gma is clearly aware of this problem and refusing to do a recall i'm praying noone gets killed before their hand is forced to make their product safe for the consumer.

My car has a rough idle/feels like it's going to stall when it's idling. after getting a low-engine power indicator light, i took it to my dealer, who diagnosed the rear high-pressure fuel pump as a result of the code during diagnostics. at a cost of more than $1,300, the fuel pump was replaced, and as i was driving home from the dealership, the problem persisted and i called the dealer right then. i was told to let the car reset and do highway driving. after five days and a 12-hour highway round trip, i still had the problem and called the dealer back. they had my car three days and now say this is a timing chain issue, but they also say that some of my models are having high oil consumption, leading to the timing chain issue; therefore, they're tracking my oil consumption for 2,000 miles. still, my question is why replace the high-pressure fuel pump since that didn't fix the problem? my year, make, and model--but not vin--is currently under recall for failing high-pressure fuel pumps, but my dealer won't budge and include it in the recall. the recall is: #43180: product emission recall – high pressure fuel pump – (sep 30, 2016). i also contacted gm's help line, and they investigated and did nothing. i can provide more information if necessary, but i'm requesting that the recall be expanded to include my vin.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact could not start the vehicle and the engine indicator was illuminated. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle felt as if it were reversing when the vehicle was engaged in drive. the vehicle was taken to jim browne chevrolet tampa bay (11300 n florida ave, tampa, fl 33612, (888) 366-5458) where the contact was informed that the fuel was burnt out and the circuit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 63,253.

I have a 2011 chevy equinox that just randomly had the transmission go out in it. i had taken it to a dealership not even 2 weeks ago and they were supposed to do a full vehicle fluid top off and full oil change. never have i had any issues with my vehicle prior to this and it only has 90k miles on it.

The transmission went out in the vehicle with only 85,xxx miles on it. costing almost $3,000 to fix it.

While driving car trembled a little a minute or so before it seemingly lost power, no accelerstion, steering wheel locked. lights remained on dash but no power. no warning lights. nothing. thankfully was able to safely stop near side of the road and turned thebkey and car started like nothing happened. thankful i was exiting a parking lot, and wasnt on the highway like i was just a few hours prior. i couldve been killed

Driving on the city street in the rain. windshield wipers stopped working bushing came apart. no recall on part hole windshield wiper transmission needs to be replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. no warning indicators illuminated and a strong odor of fuel was present inside the cabin. the contact started the vehicle normally after approximately 2 minutes. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a failure could not determined. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer ferman chevrolet –tampa (9751 e. adamo drive, tampa, fl 33619) where the failure was diagnosed as a fractured timing chain and the engine had to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and case number: 8-4527816728 was opened. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Purchased vehicle in february 2018. as of july 2018, my ac compressor has gone out & the service stablititrak warning keeps coming on. this shouldn't be happening 6 months after purchase.

I was traveling on the service road when my car suddenly stalled without notice. i was almost hit by vehicles traveling behind me. the car started up right away and i was able to park safely. the check engine light is now on and it shows a code for a bad solenoid. this is a prominent problem with this car, i have seen numerous people complain on various websites about this issue. i just want to know why this car is still out on the road. it is unsafe. it will kill someone eventually. i am now scared to drive this vehicle and will trade this vehicle in.

On june 4, 2018 i picked my car up from the chevrolet dealership after an oil consumption problem was addressed. upon leaving the parking lot, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. at a certain point in the turn, the wheel violently jerks back to the center position. i returned the vehicle to the dealership immediately and it was identified as another special repair bulletin issued by gm on this specific make/model. on thursday, june 7th, i was notified that the repair was complete. when i arrived to pick the car up, the service department employee informed me that while driving it from the service center to the front of the dealership he noticed the issue had not been repaired. called the following day, june 8th, was told the car was repaired again. picked it up, drove about 100 miles before the issue reappeared, this time while driving down the freeway. managed to park the car for 10 minutes, problem resolved. problem reappeared 50 miles later. disappeared and reappeared for the next 200 miles. car is back with dealer. no indication if it can or will be repaired. the car is dangerous. when actively malfunctioning, which could start and stop at any time, it is impossible to navigate a left turn, it is difficult to shift lanes, i suspect it would be impossible to quickly veer left to avoid an accident. i've been advised to trade the car in. the dealership currently has two identical make/model years for sale on the lot. in addition to all of the other issues gm has sold with this car, the new steering issue is going to hurt or kill someone. please address this issue before it does.

Rattles when starting the vehicle. smells of gasoline from vehicle when running. this began in december 2017 and continues to this day

The vehicle was parked and i went to start it and it wouldn't start, so i got it towed to the garage. they found a lot of noise coming from the engine so they checked the compression and found 0 psi on all cylinders. they found the valves bent and top of pistons smashed. excessive engine oil consumption due to piston ring wear caused the engine to fail. the consumer stated the manufacturer would not provide a reimbursement for the vehicle's repair costs. *js

Excessive oil consumption- my 2011 equinox has excessive oil consumption (and it looks like majority of them do!) chevy issued a statement about this but it is no longer fixable and, unfortunately, these vehicles are still on the road. i bought one that is now dead because of this issue. it started to shake as i got to a stop sign and when i went to the shop, the same day, it was completely out of oil. i keep regular oil changes on my vehicle and my dad owns a body shop so it was well taken care of. there was no reason for the oil to be gone except for a flaw in the vehicle. i'm extremely upset that this wasn't a full recall from chevy, that was the right thing to do. instead i'm out a vehicle because i can no longer submit paperwork to get the fix reimbursed and the dealership would need to rebuild or replace the entire motor to get it working again.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while idling at a stop, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the camshaft sensor needed to be replaced. the contact purchased and replaced the part. the local dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was notified and provided service request number: 8-4214923931. the manufacturer referred the contact to the local dealer. the failure mileage was 94,722. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the wiper blade motor and linkage became detached. the vehicle was taken to jim taylor chevrolet (139 grimshaw st, rayville, la 71269), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. no further assistance was provided. the approximate failure mileage was 200,012.

Car stalled out while stopped at a stop light. was able to restart and drive home. was scheduled for an oil change the next day, went to drive the car and made it three houses down before it stalled out while driving. engine light came on and would not start back up. had it towed to a repair shop and they said it jumped time, and the timing chain broke and made a mess of the engine. engine needs to be replaced. failed at 73k miles. bought the car certified used at 36k two years ago and have had it serviced regularly. don't have money for repairs and chevy dealer won't fix....

The cam shaft position sensor is defective.the vehicle shuts down when idle is low.

I called in this complaint. received a number odi11090436. on 2/01/2018 after dark i was on a 4-lane going 60-65 mph., my car's acceleration suddenly went down and the engine started chugging. i braked, drove to the side of the road and parked. no chugging while in park. had to be towed to a chevy dealership in cedar falls, ia. they had to replace the throttle body assembly. when asked how often this particular shop sees this specific break-down, the service manager said a couple times a month. it seems to me that if they are seeing this many, that other dealerships would be seeing this pattern repeated as well. my question is why hasn't this issue been flagged to general motors? i was lucky that there was no one close behind me on the highway. it was a sudden event, the check engine light and a couple of other lights came on, it startled me and it took a second or two to begin braking. this was a costly fix and not one i would expect to have to repair with 114,744 miles on the vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. in addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to community chevrolet buick (4521 university ave, cedar falls, ia 50613, (319) 277-5010) where it was diagnosed that the engine control module failed and the throttle body assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 84120242638. the contact was referred to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 114,744. *tt

My wipers stopped working today, while i was driving to work, i pulled on the side of the road. i almost died because they was no shoulder lane at the time. my friend came and guided me on base at a local shop. i talked to chevy they did not care stating the recall was not for this year. i thought that was stupid because it was the same part. chevy had recalls for the same issue, same make, model of the next year and beyond.

2011 equinox 2lt fwd with less than 70,000 miles needs an entire new transmission. no hard driving. no towing. regular use to and from work. city and highway driving only. one morning simply refused to go into drive, even though reverse works fine. absolutely ridiculous. cannot be an isolated incident.

My vehicle has 63,000 miles and when i press the gas peddle and get no response at all. this mostly happens when the vehicle is cold, but it has happened other times as well. i was told to change the intake and exhaust camshafts solenoids, but this did not help. i changed the exhaust manifold, still did not help.

Driving home i was approaching intersection in which a few cars were beginning to move as i approached the red light. on a county highway, upon seeing the slow start, i began breaking. unfortunately i continually pushed brake pedal to floor numerous times with no ability to stop and ran my vehicle under back end of a fedex delivery truck. one head on collision occurred my airbag canisters initiated but but the air bags never deployed after impact i did receive indicator notification stating airbag service required. prior to the collision o have had total rebuild of motor from block upward by gmc i reported that numerous times while on hwy my card would suddenly stall/ lag . going from 65-70mph down to 20-30mph. have had engine maintained well and changing oil etc was told all 3 times i took it is it resulted nothing that could be replicated. despite having been lucky since it common apparantly for my vehichle to begin loses oil and has to be refilled q-2 x week ly.( seems to be common complaint from automotive men to state all is good. 1) it is not all good. 2) i could have been killed or seriously injured because of stalling, failed breaking system and lack of air bag.deployment.i also took several times for timing belt repair and even had motor rebuilt and also despite just having put on when this started 3 monthseago, have had issues since 4 mo after buying vehicle ( had 20,000 miles on it . of course am always told not in warranty time limit or my vin # not included in cars identified of increased risk and always told there is an inability to replicate complaints. well now i have a totalled car but praise be to god he still writing my story and i am unharmed and will need new vehichle

Oil consumption issue, car uses so much oil in between oil changes and doesn’t alert you when it’s low.

Excessive engine oil consumption, engine makes noise, need to change oil every 2000 miles, need to check oil level every week. not safe to drive.

My 2011 chevy equinox was not picking up speed, and would shut off when i stopped for more than 30 seconds. the engine also sounded very loud when in park. i had a diagnostic done at the dealership and it was determined that the timing chain needed to be replaced. my car had been in the shop two months prior for replacement of the camshaft position sensor. my car currently has 102,000 miles. the dealership said that metal shavings were also found in my oil. i tried driving my car after the diagnostic and the "reduced engine power" indicator came on, causing me to have to pull over on the highway and be towed. i contacted gm regarding a recall and was informed that the particular model of my vehicle was not included in the recall and since my warranty had expired there was nothing they could do. i have read reports of my 2011 equinox owners who have had similar issues.

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Vechical was involved in a crash, rear ended another vehicle, vechical was totaled. airbags never went off. on a highway about 50-60 mph.

I have experienced over excessive use of oil, on both street and highway driving, while in motion, my car started to choke itself out when i would stop at a stop sign/light. over the past 3 years of owning this chevy 2011 equinox, i have had excessive oil usage. the oil usage was so extensive that i was having to put a quart of oil every 500 miles or less.......all of this excessive oil burning has to exhaust somewhere, i reached out to my local mechanic shop and asked them to see what they could find out for me, and they returned with a oil consumption test paper to fill out. i had been doing this oil consumption test when my exhaust started to clog causing my rear engine seal to blow, and leak every bit of oil out of my motor, all of this resulted from the excessive oil consumption over the past years, causing my cadillac converter to become clogged, therefore, causing the pressure of the emissions, that was not able to be exhausted out, to cause my rear engine seal to blow. my vehicle had to be towed to a shop. these problems have occured while the vehicle was in motion until my rear engine seal busted, causing my vehicle to be unmovable without assistance from a tow truck.

My vehicle randomly dies while driving. at 94500 ck engine light came on. had one solenoid replaced and changed the oil. a week later the engine stalled a few times in a parking lot. no check engine light was on. replaced a 2nd solenoid. 3/5/19, a week little over a week it stalled 5 times in a parking lot. pd again to have mechanic scan it nothing showed up. 3/7/19 changed the spark plugs. 3/9/19 drove to milwaukee. got there check engine light came on,stabil trek light & engine power reduced notification. an hour later seemed fine. on the way home all the same lights came on in rolling traffic had to pull off bc it died a couple of times. let it sit a bit then started home again. after about 5 miles going 60mph on the interstate in a snow/rain storm the vehicle died, while driving it. i barely got it to the shoulder of the interstate. a state trooper had to sit behind for safety. bc of the storm the tow truck was 90 minutes out. this was a life threatening situation. i could have been hit & killed.hauled to a mechanic 50 miles away. code reader (attached) showed 5 errors but couldn't find anything wrong that caused the problem. took it to a certified gm dealership. the mechanic couldn't replicate the issue so doesn't know what it wrong. had the timing chain replaced but mechanic didn't think that was the issue. i am afraid to drive it because it could randomly die again in heavier traffic on the interstate and to me is life threatening. there are so so many people commenting online with the same problem that this vehicle should be recalled before people do die if it hasn't happened already. i have only owned this vehicle 5 months and have had it to the mechanic at least 5 times. i don't want to unload this death trap on someone else but i am afraid to drive it for fear of losing my life or someone else's.

I got a check engine light and i went to get it tested and it says that it is a exhaust position timing issue. no mechanic can fix it because it was a design issue by the manufacturer. i noticed that the car has been jerking around when i drive, it won't back up and it backfires and i'm terrified of driving it.

Windshield wipers stopped working while driving. check engine light comes on while driving and oil runs out well before recommend oil change and no low oil warning lights come on. car burns a lot of oil and makes a loud noise from engine but told that this is normal for this brand.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to balise chevrolet buick gmc (located at 440 hall of fame ave, springfield, ma 01105, (413) 233-4668) where it was diagnosed that there was a loss of engine oil and a stretched timing change. the contact was informed that there was a protocol to have the engine oil checked every 1,000 miles to see if there was excessive oil consumption. the contact was informed that the oil consumption was in the manufacturer's perimeter for oil usage. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was offered an extended warranty coverage of 120,000 miles. the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

My vehicle is experiencing the problem listed in a recall that was issued on 9/13/11. the bulletin number is 11195b. in speaking to my local dealership, they tell me my vehicle was not included in the recall. i'm writing to see if this was an oversight or if any other owners of the vehicles listed in this recall have indicated they're having similar problems.

The car has began using ridiculous amounts of oil, i have to put a quart of oil in every couple of weeks, the other issue is the transmission has started having issues it literally just passed the 100k mileage mark and this started, as if it was timed by the warranty, i see tons of people with this issue

Engine started knocking and smoking, died while moving. engine seized due to no oil. added 1 qt of oil the day before. low oil light did not come on. oil had been changed within 3,000 miles. car needs whole new engine.

On 2.2.2019 around 11am i left work restoration hardware outlet 301 w main st, christiana, de 19702 and drove across the street to get lunch at acme 1 university plaza, newark, de 19702. it was 28* out and we had a few days of below 32*. as i was leaving the acme parking lot all the lights came on in the dash. i immediatley stopped and shut off car. across the street was an exxon station on 300 chapman rd, newark, de 19713. the service person said i was leaking oil. he put in a quart then another it came right back out and said it could be a rear main seal. i did some research and found a special coverage adjustment –that stated---- plugged pcv orifice in intake manifold for the 2010-2014 chevrolet equinox   equipped with 2.4l ecotec engine (laf, lea or luk) 2.4l engine (laf, lea or luk) that have experienced high oil consumption may also experience a frozen and/or plugged pcv (positive crankcase ventilation) system during cold weather operation. this condition may increase crankcase pressure leading to a rear crankshaft seal oil leak. i know that gm needed to look at this so i had it towed to diver chevrolet 2101 pennsylvania ave, wilmington, de 19806 (302) 482-8359. almost a week later they called and said the rear main seal blew out and thats what was stated on the service order. i asked about the march 2015 bulletin no.: 14882 . they said my car was not part of that group and it would be $3200 to fix. i asked how can this be when it clearly is the same issue stated in the bulletin exactly. cold temps, frozen pvc, blown rear main. i was even told a few car were in during that cold snap with same issue, but those car had ext warranty or were part of the group vin . so now im here trying to get help from you. this is a known problem and they wont acknowledge it. im a single mom with 2 kids and i dont know what to do.

Just replaced the transmission at 135,000. in reading online, seems to be a common problem with this year/make.

I have a 2011 chevy equinox with high oil consumption issues i been maintaining to avoid engine issues. chevy will check however wants me to pay for oil change test and said they will charge me if they feel the engine has issues due to poor maintenance. the high oil consumption is causing this and appears as a way to turn customers away to avoid costs to them. poor customer service.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, a loud clunking noise was present when turning the steering wheel in either direction. when depressing the brake pedal, the front end of the vehicle would shake and vibrate severely. the contact was concerned of losing control and crashing the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to lone star chevrolet (18900 northwest pkwy, jersey village, tx) where it was diagnosed that the ball joints and control arm were faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer (dave white chevrolet, 5880 monroe st, sylvania, oh 43560) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. the vin was not available.

Timing belt failed within two years of the first time being fixed. first time was when vehicle was purchased used at approx 123k, second time it has failed is approx 179k. there is an ongoing oil consumption issue with the vehicle. i have heard that there is a recall on the oil issue that was not publically announced and i would like to find out why it wasnt if in fact this is an issue. timing belt should not fail twice . took vehicle in to shop after vehicle began shaking violently and jumping while stopped at a light, in drive with the breaks on. when i went to drive, vechicle would drive but had severe loss in poer and was vibrating the whole time. upon taking to the shop and having an engine diagnostic test done, it was confirmed that the timing chain was indeed stretched out and would need to be repaired at a cost of $2500. this repair had been made two years prior as well , having had to replace the chains and such due to this recurring and ongoign oil issue

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle made abnormally loud winding and knocking noises. the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. the contact stated that the oil dispenser was empty and more oil was added to the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the timing chain/belt needed to be replaced. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 107,000. the vin was not provided.

During heavy rain storm while on the highway traveling @ 65 mph the windshield wipers both stopped working. the arm that links the motor to the wiper transmission had completely disconnected. very dangerous as it happened at highway speed during rush hour. general motors calls the part that failed wiper transmission. when i spoke with the chevrolet parts dept employee he stated its a very common failure and its the exact part that is recalled on 2013 equinox.

My fiancÉ bought her 2011 equinox used from a local dealer. she bought the 4 cylinder with 2 wheel drive. i think it’s the plain edition? anyways it wasn’t long after buying it that it started making noises that sounded like the vehicle was going to raddle apart any min. from day one it goes through oil like crazy! it seems like i put more oil in then fuel. then she was coming home from work one day and the tranny stopped working. pushing on the gas only made rps go up, like it was in neutral. so we towed it to a transmission shop with a great reputation. it didn’t take long for them to find the problem and tell us the bad news. whole tranny needed to be done and the bill wasn’t going to be cheap. it ended up costing us around 3700 dollars after it was all said and done. few week went by and it happened again. so we brought it back and more needed to be replaced. thank the liars the shop guarantees their work because they took it for another week. we got it back a right away it was slipping going into 3rd every once in awhile. once again we had issues with if and this time the guy said he going to order some aftermarket parts instead of using the cheap factory crap! the tranny has worked since then but i know that it’s not working perfect either. since then we have had to dump another few thousand replacing gaskets, the timing chain, and exhaust manifold. now a new problem just came up and the center dash went blank and nothing works on it. the display is blank, no radio, can’t adjust air flow and all interior sound stop making noises. like the ticking of the blinker or dinging are just not working! we could have the car paid off with the amount of money we sunk in her car!! i hate everything about this vehicul and feel helpless. we still own on the car and i dont think it will ever be paid off before it dies for good!

The 2011 chevrolet equinox i own started to idle really high then really low and made the car speed up and then the idle speed would drop to a point where the engine would die. you would have no pedal control at all just rolling along on a city street. it happened out of the blue and was very scary in busy traffic. i brought the car to the chevrolet dealership and was informed that they had special coverages on the vehicle that i was never notified about.(even though i owned the car at the time the special coverages were released). the dealership told me that chevrolet was well aware that this car has a problem with excessive oil consumption. (i already new that with oil changes and having to add a quart of oil every 1000 miles). the dealership also informed me that chevrolet, new that the timing chain on this vehicle would break and be very dangerous to the engine. the dealership said they would also fix that on special coverages. i told them to go ahead and fix these two issues. they took the engine apart, and informed me that because of these 2 issues that gm and chevrolet were well aware of, it had scoring in my cylinders. the vehicle was extremely dangerous to be driving because it would idle out of control and shut itself off out of nowhere. the dealership was confident that the scoring on the cylinders was a direct result of the two issues that were covered under the special coverages. i was never notified of any of these special coverages from gm or chevrolet. chevrolet customer service told me they had my address correct but could not confirm that the notices were sent to me for the special coverages. my family and i were in danger driving this vehicle, and chevrolet new all about the dangers in driving this vehicle. i now have a car sitting at the dealership with a blown engine and chevrolet won't do anything for me. there should have been recalls.

In the middle of accelerating out of a parking lot into two way traffic,vehicle was in drive and in motion, the vehicle quit accelerating to a stop and acted as though it was in neutral even though it was in drive. no engine revving sound (engine sounded "normal") when accelerator was pushed (to the floor), and vehicle began to roll backwards (due to slope nature of parking lot) even though the vehicle was in drive. i put the vehicle in park, hoping it would "reset" , then put back into drive with no forward motion or engine revving when accelerator was pressed. i then put the vehicle back into park and turned off the engine. after restarting the vehicle i was able to appropriately accelerate the vehicle in drive.

Wiper blade motor stopped working in a heavy downpour. i was on a road i know so was able to pull off safely. if i didn’t know this road i am positive i would have had an accident. the manifold was changed in 2013. today is march 22, 2018. last week i had the manifold changed again. cracked again. there were fumes coming into the passenger area. the car is in the repair garage again because the fumes are even worse. the car has always had a loud ticking sound. it uses a lot of oil. i complained to the dealer before the warranty ran out. they did an oil consumption test and said the oil use was within normal range. how can this be normal range when i put a couple quarts of oil every 200 miles. this car is junk.

Pcv orifice frozen with ice, caused crankcase overpressurization and blew out rear crankshaft seal, lost all engine oil. vehicle was on highway at 65 mph.

Had my car for 6 years and changed oil every 3000 miles. last week it ran out of oil overnight! and now i've been having to put in a quart of oil every 200 miles or so. it could have ceased up my whole engine and ruined it! the engine light didn't even go on to tell me there was an issue. it is like it was a sneak attack and it sounds like this sort of thing is happening to other owners. it should have been recalled when they found this issue. as it is, i'm going to have to have major repairs done to use it at all. car will be worth less than repairs and it's not even paid off yet.

Oil consumption, rough idle, bad ticking engine sounds like a diesel truck, stalled.

Takata recall" defective master cylinder 20990924:sl-n-cylinder kit ( 04649-20990. i was driving down the street when hitting the brake it went to the floor and car did not stop. i had to run the car off the road to prevent hitting the back of another car.

Engine failed due to excessive oil consumption. i was in the process of working through an oil consumption test with the dealership but was unable to finish. my car failed thankfully while it was stationary in my driveway. it is my understanding that this failure could have happened at any time even with my kids in the car or on the highway. i've been told that due to the vehicle consuming excessive oil between regular oil changes it results in issues with the timing chain which eventually lead to engine issues and ultimately failure. there is currently a technical service bulletin released by gm for the known issue but no information was even sent to me about the issue so that i could be made aware of it and monitor the problem.

I own a 2011 chevrolet equinox ls awd with roughly 86,000 miles. while driving back an appointment this morning, the vehicle began to sputter and the "engine reduced power"/"service stabilitrak system" lights turned on. i was on the interstate with morning traffic that was going 70mph (the speed limit) and higher. the vehicle's rpm reduced suddenly and drastically, and i was only able to sustain 40mph. i was alone. i coasted off the highway as quickly as i could, stopped at the multi-lane intersection, and the vehicle completely shut off. i could not restart it. it was 9 degrees outside with snow on the ground, and the heat stopped working in the vehicle, too. the power steering shut down. i had to wait outside to direct traffic so that i would not get hit. it was a frightening experience. after the tow to the dealership, the mechanic notified me that the entire engine needs to be replaced, quoting me between $2300 for a used engine and $6500 for a new one. corporate has only offered 10% cost share for a new engine. this is unacceptable and a known issue based on consumer complaints i have read. the complaints are consistent and point to engine failure with total replacement in the range i was quoted. i do not have the money to replace the engine, and it is a shame that a vehicle with so few miles and years needs this type of repair! furthermore, i could have been severely injured or worse, as has happened to many others! this vehicle has had no collisions, no major damages, and i have kept up with all recommended maintenance. now i have no vehicle, no possibility to recover its value, and i am devastated about the financial blow.

"takata recall" my vehicle is have problem with oil consumption, exhaust fumes coming out of the heater and a rattling noise. i took it into the shop in the car mechanic informed me that that the problem is not worth fixing because the year make and model keeps giving problems. he said he worked on the same type of vehicle multiple times in every 2011 chevy equinox has had the same problems. he said it's not worth putting the money into and that that year was a faulty car and to find out if there was a recall because of the negative reports. i looked online no recall so i'm wondering why multiple vehicles are having the same situation. he said he spoke with my car dealership and they said that this problem is very common. and just today my vehicle engine started smoking. i'm working on getting a problem.

Ever since i have bought this vehicle it is a lemon. i have all the receipts as well as research that gm needs to recall this vehicle due to safety issues and everyone has the same problem as myself. from the oil consumption and still having problems and even smells like burning causing odor which is very strong, stalling issues where my car has even stopped in the middle of the highway after a new engine was put in, the engine ticking still does and stalling even with new engine put in have video of the sounds it makes that they can't seem to figure out what's going on after all this time and the clattering noise when the car is started. i have contacted gm numerous times because i do not feel safe with me nor my children in this car. with all the complaints online and they still won't recall the vehicle and be concerned for the safety of the customer. i have all my receipts as well as all the research i have done and even the dealer keeps giving me the run around with everything wrong with it and says it's something different all the time just to try and get more money and still having to take it in the shop but this time was told oh it's not safe to drive but yet tried to say it was the tires this time which it wasn't because there is brand new tires on it. so i hate driving this car even to work let alone with my children because i don't know when it will stop again and cause me to wreck or get hit or even the fumes causing problems which they don't need to inhale. gm needs to recall this vehicle because of all the issues i have had and still continue to have and provide me with a safer vehicle. i have already filed with the bbb and will be speaking with state attorney general as well. if need proof of receipts i can fax those.

I just had to replace the exhaust manifold for the second time in 2 years on my 2011 chevy equinox due to very large cracks. the car has around 90,000 miles on it and i realoze it's 7 years old, but i tale pretty good care of it and get regular maintence usually at an actual chevy dealership. the first time i expressed my suprise to the mechanic when he yold me there was a very large crack in the exhaust manifold. his response was that chevy equinoxes are widely known to go through manifolds quickly and frequently, again this was at an actual chevy service station at a chevy dealership. the second time less than 2 years later when the check engine light came on again i took my vehicle to th aaa certified care care center and again same thing, manifold large crack must be replaced and aaa tech told me same story, chevy equinox manifold are widely known not to last. only this time in addition to the manifold, the cracked manifold had somehow caused damage to the catalytic converter which is now broken and must be replaced. so my question is, if these are widely known defects among 2010-2011 chevy equinoxes, why hasnt chevy issued recalls for manifolds and caralytic converters?

While driving in a heavy rain storm my vehicles windshield wipers completely lost function. luckily i was close enough to my home to take a couple back roads and drive very slowly with almost no visibility due to loss of wiper function. this occurred on a city street with high standing water and was being operated at about 25mph. my vehicle year is currently under investigation for recall by the nhtsa for the ball joint assembly rusting and breaking. in the mean time i am currently trying to figure out how to conservatively repair the vehicle.

Gas order and others coming from the engine. gas mileage has decreased. undetected gas leak .

Wipers failed in rainstorm. was travelling on rt 81 at approximately 65 mph near binghampton, ny..

Driving down the highway going about 70 miles per hour over a bridge. my vehicle started loosing power. about 2 miles after the bridge the engine light came on and the engine shut off. never came back on.i was towed to a shop where the diagnosis was engine code p228d, previous to that in january of this year another engine code p0302 was captured and in july of this year yet another engine code p0420 captured as well, via a tracking system thru my insurance.

Sitting idle at stop light, engined revved up, turned into parking lot, lost reverse. pushed out of parking space, able to drive forward, but at low mph, began knocking and rattling, loss of power. pulled into 2nd parking lot, turned car off. waited 20 min, able to shift to reverse and drive about 10 min. sitting idle once again, rpms revved up again, loss of power. drove very slow until at a safe location, transmission light finally came on. began online research to land here. called mechanic friend, said known fact with 3-5-r wave plate failure 103,000 miles. bought new dec 2010

While driving, lights came on displaying "all wheel drive off", "traction control off", and service stabilitrak. car dropped suddenly (on curve, on busy road) to 10mph. shaking bad and brakes barely working. car shakes worse when applying brakes. dealer will not fix. says lights are off when they see it so they can't diagnose problem. this same problem has happened several times. always in cold weather. no ice or snow this time.

The chevy customer care rep stated that there is a "special coverage 15285 is tied to your vin, which may or may not be related to the oil consumption concerns you've described. " my vehicle is experiencing significant oil consumption issues and plenty of noise from the engine. i never received any information about this issue despite having a registered mychevrolet account and a history of contact with chevy. my mechanic mentioned a known issue with oil consumption and suggested i look into it which brought me to this point. after contacting chevy, they suggested i pay to get a diagnostic but that i would not be covered for any services despite the known issue and that i never received notification of the issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while the contact was driving in inclement weather, the windshield wiper motor fractured. the contact was able to replace the windshield wiper motor. the contact also stated that at 80,000 miles, the timing chain fractured and caused major damage to the engine. the vehicle was repaired by bill fox chevrolet (located at 725 s rochester rd, rochester hills, mi 48307, (248) 266-0563). the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Transmission failed at 50,000 miles. i was driving 25 mph down a city street. of course, i'm out of warranty because of years, and, gm will not consider giving any assistance, even though this is a common problem with the 2011 equinoxes. an employee at a local dealership said the transmission in the equinox like mine is garbage. i purchased the car new in march, 2011, and in february 2015 at 26,000 the a/c compressor went out, and i had to pay for that repair.

I’ve had this vehicle for 10 months and it’s been in the shop more than anything. it’s already on its second engine and that was september 14th, now october 23rd it is now needing a transmission. this doesn’t include the unbelievable amount of oil changes and tune ups. i’ve stalled in reverse and drive. the car died out while driving and is extremely loud at times. all i have for documents are my receipts. i’m disabled with children and when i thought we were buying a car we bought a lot of problems instead. constantly trying to still find rides to dr appts and such. i’m very disappointed that a recall hasn’t been done yet, after the all the complaints on said vehicle.

We were driving our equinox and the brakes failed to work. the brake pedal would not depress. we hit the car in front of us on the freeway off ramp and that car hit the next car. both drivers reported injuries. there was no way to slow down let alone stop. the air bag did not deploy either. i researched the issue and found a brake booster is the probable problem. both our car service provider and on line blogs list this as an issue. something about the vacuum and brake fluid causing too much pressure so the brake pedal could not be depressed. this happens in high heat and when the car is on a hill. after the car stops and cools down or is left on level ground, then the brakes start working again. this makes the issue harder to find according to our car repair shop. we had gm take a look at the issue and they said there was no overall defect in the part. they did not look at our specific part. the insurance company totaled the car. this is a big safety issue. we had so many problems with this car including having the engine rebuilt for the high oil usage issue. we are glad that we and our children will not be driving this death trap anymore.

This is a safety complaint. i carry my grand kids and am worried for our safety. it has not happened due to the very low mileage and am trying to be proactive. i know of many many happenings. the cars starting at ~ 5000 miles will stall out at signals & on the road. this will probably happen to me when i reach 5k miles.the car has a defective engine that gm cannot fix. i'm afraid of a rear end collision and fire. the car needs a new engine. thank you for reading this and hope it gets rectified asap. (xxxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Going down the road the ac started blowing hot air so we have no air in this suv not fair and it started to jerk like it was losing power scary

Vehicle has been meticulously maintained. engine started to stall while driving, then would not start. warning lights did not appear until after the vehicle would not start. said engine underpowered. had it towed to mechanic, who found there was no oil in the engine, even though no lights came on and we checked the oil 3 days earlier. had the car towed to the dealer. the dealer said the engine needed to be replaced, but repairs should be covered under a special coverage warranty issued by gm. gm denied coverage with no explanation sent to me. i called customer service to file an appeal, and was given a file number and told someone would contact me within 2 business days. despite almost daily follow up calls by me for a month no one has called me back. each time i am told it the case is being handled by a senior advisor and that the operator was not able to contact them and they would call me back. i asked for the case to be escalated to a supervisor, and after 4 times was told it had been, but when i called back to see why no one had called me back was told that the senior advisor was still assigned to the case. this is a very serious safety issue, with the engine stalling while still in motion, with no warning, and is caused by a known manufacturer's defect and should be part of a recall, not "special coverage".

While driving and i come to a stop, , the engine will turn off by itself and i am not able to accelerate. i have to turn turn off the car and restart it in order for it to run again. there was no warning that the car had turned off. i had this problem about 7 months ago, and brought it to the dealership service center. they replaced both intake and exhaust cam solenoid and also the excess oil consumption recall on the car. the car was running fine until now, started to have the same issue again.

My timing chain was making noise. since other models of the equinox have a bulletin that covers that repair i drove it into the dealership. on the way there my engine exploded while driving up a hill at 40mph, cracking the engine block and exhaust manifold. engine needs replacement. gm will not cover the repair. issue was reported to gm. it is at the dealership for repair, working off an estimate. i will add the final invoice later.

The automatic transmission went out at less than 100000 miles

Recall on the front seat there's a recall in the engine area electrical surges there's a recalled beginning of the cranking up part of the car there are more recalls but i am not for sure of the rest

We were on vacation in florida. a sudden torrential rain came. i turned my wipers on high and after a few seconds they just stopped working. i could not see so i had to quickly put on my wipers and slowly pull to the side in the midst of heavy traffic leaving the park

Today i added my name to the class action lawsuit, case no. 3:17-cv-5337 that was filed on 9/14/17 in the northern district of california against gm regarding my 2011 chevrolet equinox. if you’re affected, add your name as well as file a complaint with the federal trade commission. feb2017, i purchased said auto with 69,684 miles in good condition. on my way to work while at a red light the suv shut off without warning. being unable to restart the suv, it was towed on may 25, 2018 to my mechanic (cb island, 589 union ave, westbury, ny) to find that there were damaged valves, a broken timing chain, and a blown engine at 93,675 miles. this mileage is well under gm's special coverage adjustment mileage of 120k. the cause of the damage to the motor was lack of oil in the engine. being diligent in getting oil changes, there was no indication that the oil was low in the car. gm refused to honor the warranty though they knew of the defect on these engines. there are many almost identical mechanical issues over multiple years for the chevy equinox. this is not just a few of us that have experienced this engine failure, but enough to have a class action initiated. having a $16k loan remaining, i have no other choice but to repair the engine. the government (which was assisted gm out of bankruptcy) needs to hold gm accountable by forcing them to take action by recalling all affected models, and to reimburse those who have already made the repairs in addition to having gm inspect the repaired engines to ensure no future problems to pre-empt the fatalities that will eventually begin to add up.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while the contact was removing items out of the rear of the vehicle, the liftgate inadvertently closed and struck him on the head. the contact sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. the dealer (bubba oustalet chevrolet cadillac, 819 n main st, jennings, la 70546, (337)-246-5041) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 47,966. *tt

Takata recall. my 2011 equinox was parked and turned off . i went to get my 2 year old out of the car and the car took itself out of park. i was draged by the door and received many injuries. the car was parked in my neighbors driveway when it began rolling backwards with my kids inside.

While driving the car stalls and it does it also when slowing down for a traffic lite and then when restarted it surges. this is a safety defect in my car. cannot believe with all the complaints i have read for this problem and there is no recall, really. maybe not enough people have been killed yet. mine stalled out 4 times just trying to get out of the parking lot and then within a block it did it in traffic.

Front windshield wipers stopped working. motor does run.

Excessive oil consumption ... vehicle has 88,000 miles on it. local dealership and gmc won’t fix. they say bulletin for repairs is expired. we did not receive notice gmc would repair and we’ve had vehicle in for oil changes three times in the last twelve months.

2011 chevrolet equinox at 89,000 miles abs and traction control lights came on rendering both the abs and traction control useless. repairs required the replacement of both front wheel bearings due to the fact the reluctor rings / magnetic rings on both bearings had started to disintegrate missing large portions of it. apparently these reluctor rings are poorly glued on. this safety device should have lasted much longer. at $125 per bearing plus labor this is not a cheap fix.

Airbag light stays on needs to be serviced it keeps saying airbags are off this light comes on everytime equinox is in motion and continues to beep all the time!

In the last 6 months we have replaced both the transmission and transfer case, vehicle had less then 150,000 miles on it.

Without warning my check oil pressure light illuminated. i had less than a block to get to the side of the highway before my engine failed. after having it inspected by 3 different inspectors, it was determined that my pcv valve froze and caused my rear main seal to leak all my oil very rapidly. this in turn caused my engine to seize. this pvc issue is a known issue and no recall has been issued. this is something gm needs to take owership of and correct! this is an extreme safety hazard!

Stabilitrak light comes on then engine power reduced and vehicle dropped from 65 to 25 mph instantly driving on highway

I had my family in the equinox and had to coast to the side of the road on a busy highway at night. i called aaa to have the car towed to a repair shop by the house. they determined the transmission was bad and either needed a new one or have the computer re-flashed. the only people who can re-flash a transmission module computer is a dealership. by now, i also called general motors and they advised me to take it to a dealership. i had it towed again for a second time to the dealership. they said the transmission was bad and needed a new one. i started the repair process soon after. i wanted general motors to pay for the repairs because i bought my car brand new and it had 88,000 miles on it. gm did not pay for the repairs and i got stuck with a $3800 bill in repairs and labor.

In 2014 failed oil consumption test got work done on engine replacing piston and etc now i had (1/2018 ) vehicle shutting off at stop signs or lights .took vechicle to personal mechanic it was down a quart or oil but wasn't due for another oil change till 109.000 miles .car was at 106,000 miles at this time. was told that i needed an upper fuel pump,cam shaft , timing chain set.and plugs misfired. after calling gmc i was told that i had no warranties left. so i called the chevy certified dealer who perform the engine work in 2014 . i was told that their warranty only last for a year and that i have special coverage still left that may aplly but would have to be inspected by their specialist and $100 fee.now mind you my car was already being worked on at my private mechanic .after paying $1375.00 for all the issues listed above my catalyst converter is bad. i been having ongoing engine issues with this vechicle.

My 2011 chevrolet equinox has a really bad ticking coming from the timing belt area. this car has been idling rough and its very loud do to the ticking coming from side of engine. it sound like a 30 year old car and its been doing it since 66,000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while operating the vehicle, an audible ticking noise was present from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer classic chevrolet (6877 center st, mentor, oh (440-602-6020) where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft rear oil seal was blown due to moisture in the pcv. the contact was informed that the failure occurred as a result of driving in extremely low weather temperatures for extended periods. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 96,500. *tt *tr

Had to replace the catalytic converter due to over heating of the engine/exhaust as a result of the excessive oil consumption (sept 2017). stabilitrak service light came on and reduction of engine power and speed while driving (jan 2018).

Chevy place where i take it in quincy florida said they check it quote ? right! ) but had to got and paid at a mechanical shop that care for the safety of there customer to check for me and the said this not right part for this suv 2011 that why it keep making they noises and damaging the side of my back window case not the right arm for the back window arm putting a motor hit hard strain. let i said chevy in quincy florida said they fit but it still do it

When seating in the driver seat turn on the car my air bag warren come on even when i turning the wheel left or right it come on and i did get warrant card and i call a chevy dealer in quincy fla and they said they did it still it keep popping up let talk about that oil that i keep losing with in 4week bout the oil when i get a oil charge when in a 3 week checking my cage and checking my oil stick now i know what the cage on the oil stick level should be i have a uncle that works for chevrolet dealer in upper state that show me what to look for now this don't make sense so

Vehicle running erratic,oil leaks from rear main seal ,service bulletin 14882 ,problem caused from pcv system, vehicle was in motion in traffic

Oil consumption - have just received the warning oil pressure low - stop engine. come to find out it is only covered before 120,000 miles or by september of this year. i received no notification of this issue. i have documented all service charges and timing of additional oil used. talked with gm and they will not offer to reimburse for charges incurred.

Throttle body one year after i have the cyclone rings replace. the engine lost power in middle of busy interstate.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving 40 mph, the pcv failed and caused the rear seal to blow out. the vehicle had to be towed. the dealer (paddock chevrolet, 3232 delaware ave, kenmore, ny 14217) stated that the rear seal needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not replaced. the manufacturer was also contacted and was unable to assist. the failure mileage was 58,000. *tt *tr

Gm recall 11195a - poor drivability/ safety/ emissions recall for camshaft position actuator solenoids. my 2.4l 2011 equinox (approx. 47,000 at purchase 11/16 & 71,000 current) is now at days chevrolet in acworth ga. due to 1) shutting off multiple times while driving, 2) stalling at idle (fwd & rev). i initially visited days on 12/22/17 to start an oil consumption test related to 15285c, as my car presented with stalling/hesitation/surging and loss of 3 qts oil. as of today (1/3/18), i returned to days when it shut off while driving again. the dealership's diagnosis is intake & exhaust camshaft solenoid failure. i suspected this based on code p0010 recorded by my diagnostic unit. so i got a rental, left my car for the camshaft repairs, and researched recalls. the 2011 2.4l has many known engine/powertrain/safety issues. lo and behold, i found the recall on the camshaft diagnosis. it reads exact to what i'm experiencing. my next step was contacting days to ask why i'm being charged for a recalled repair. i was informed that they were unaware of recall 11195a. my service advisor, rob, looked up the recall and discovered that there is in fact a recall for the exact diagnosis, yet could not explain why my vin is not included. he advised that the car is exhibiting exactly what the recall is issued for and that it's clearly a known safety issue, yet gm will not cover my repair because "the vin is not included". i very much believe this is gm's responsibility and gm should cover the repair at no cost because it's a result of their faulty engineering. i contacted gm customer service tonight and was told there's nothing gm can do. i strongly disagree. gm can do the right thing. i requested a case be opened and was given #83734190593 after pressing (paul) for one. in the end. gm was of no help and my vin is still in limbo, so i'm filing my complaint here.

Engine oil is burning by passing through and going out the exhaust.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated. the failure was intermittent. friendly chevrolet in springfield, illinois was made aware of the failure and stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 93,000.

Gm 2.4 ecotec engine plugged pcv valve. valve was found by dealer as being frozen shut causing the crankcase to pressurize and blow out the read crank shaft seal costing $1817 to repair. this is not an unknown problem for gm. other makes and models of a several year span with the ecotec 2.4 have a service bulletin 14882 to cover total cost of repairs for this exact same problem. gm is refusing to cover this engine because it wasn't part of the "special recall" issued march 2015. it has become apparent the recall needs to be expanded to cover all the ecotec 2.4 engines. had this vehicle been on a highway or heavy traffic the engine would have blown or seized due to lack of oil. this ecotec engine has had many problems resulting in recalls. timing chains prematurely wearing out to piston rings wearing and causing excessive oil consumption. the vehicle had just started an oil consumption test for this very problem. after a fresh oil change the engine promptly blew out over 4 quarts of oil in less than 15 miles. had i not checked the oil level for the oil consumption start point the car would have been driven until the engine seized up more than likely causing an accident..... which brings me to another point. do i need to contact the epa over the oil leaks on countless gm vehicles? under my estimate this single gm vehicle dumped approximately 2 gallons of synthetic oil to the environment before the problem was diagnosed. how many thousands of gallons are being dumped due to gm refusal to own up to their bad design? i understand this website may be to deal with more safety concerns but gm insisted i file a complaint with you..

This car has had many problems & recalls by gm. in 2017 i have replaced the high pressure fuel pump x 2, catalytic converter, transmission, svc traction, abs stability track, serpentine belt tensioner, strut mounts, lower control arm bushings, l & r rear trail arm bushings, throttle body. the car is burning oil excessively and i am keeping records of this as there is a recall/lawsuit pending on this issue currently. i purchased an extended warranty so much of these items were repaired under that except labor and taxes which still is excessive amount of repairs and money i spent on a 6 year old car. i called gm customer care and they couldn't care less. i am very disappointed.

The vehicle has suffered several engine failure since i purchased it. several sensors and module have gone out, costs of over $1500.00 to date. faulty electrical panel failed to indicate the vehicle was low on oil, and overheating. the oil was changed and within a month, the oil had depleted for unknown reasons. none of the indicator lights signaled and the engine stopped while driving, the mechanic said the engine froze up and it is a total loss. the mechanic said the vehicle only had two quarts of oil but was not signaling any oil problems and it should have. the sensors and electric panel were malfunctioning. the dealer never disclosed any recalls to me when i bought the vehicle used. the mechanic is getting the history together of work performed. i will upload as i get them.

When exiting the car on several occasions, i was unable to remove the key from the ignition. the most recent time that made me realize the safety hazard at hand was monday, november 20, 2017. i parked and turned the engine off while putting my coat on and my daughter began exiting the passenger side. as i went to take the key out of the ignition the vehicle began to roll forward. i pushed the emergency brakes and it stopped. because she was holding onto the door, it startled my daughter and she was shaken thinking we were going to hit the vehicle in front parked of us. i turned the vehicle on and off, moved the car from park to neutral for approximately 5 minutes before i was able to remove the key.

While driving on a busy main thoroughfare during a rainstorm my windshiled wipers suddenly stopped working. i quickly cut on my hazards and pulled off to the side of the road. my daughter and i could hear a motor hum when i turned the wipers on but they never moved. we were stranded to an hour until the storm passed and i could see to drive again. this could have been a fatal accident had i not been able to pull over so quickly.

Catalytic converter is bad and there is knocking in the fuel system

We have owned a 2011 since 2014 and in the beginning of 2015 we began to experience the excessive oil consumption. we have taken it to a chevy dealer multiple times and have been told that there is nothing wrong. we have to change our oil between 1, 000 and 2,000 miles and constantly carrying around oil "just in case". in august, 2017, we started to experiencing the stalling at stop signs and red lights, and even while driving. when idling, the car "bounces".

3 complaints contained within - complaint #1 - i have had multiple issues with cam shaft actuators and exhaust issues in this vehicle. this has caused my vehicle to stall in busy intersections and to also go into "limp" mode on the interstate. going 70mph and the engine going into limp mode is dangerous. thankfully there were alert driver around me that were able to help me get to the emergency lanes safely. there were recalls for this vehilce for some of these issues - but conveniently - my vehicle was not recalled. three different gm/chevrolet dealerships have worked on my vehicle and have contacted gm on my behalf - but gm has covered no fixes and i have been out over $2000 on these fixes that were covered under recalls - but not on my vehicle. 2nd complaint - i now have fuel pump issues. again, a recall was issued in july 2016 for fuel pump issues. the recall is for the same year, make and engine as mine....but my vehicle is not covered under recall.....even my vehicle will stall out while idling at intersections and again - safety issue. i have children and do not feel safe with this happening. gm seems to not be concerned. 3rd issue - takata recall - my air bag alert light will come on - but i have not received a recall for this issue - yet again - my vehicle seems to not be on the list. safety issue - yes. i have had an open case number with gm corporate for at least 3 years - but suggestions always seem to be on my dime....not theirs. at this point - my vehicle is a "lemon" in my eyes...and if me or my family get injured because of these issues...well.....

Engine balance chain wears and stretches, when this happens it would cause the chain to break and causing further engine damage.

Chevrolet equinox 2011 uses excessive amounts of oil. i have to add oil between oil changes. i keep extra oil on hand always. the car makes rattling noise at start up and just doesn't sound good when running. it runs sluggishly. i wasn't aware of the problem. i only had to add oil between changes to my previous car when it was leaking on the ground. i went to have oil changed and there was none on the dipstick. i had no idea. when i add oil the rattling seems to go away for a while. i can't afford to buy another car or replace the motor if the oil consumption causes the need for that.

I was driving on a city road and the car jerked and would not shift out of first gear. i tried to push it, but it would not go. i slowed down to a stop light and my car would not go. once i managed to get it into a parking lot, all gears totally locked up and i could not even get it in neutral. the chevy dealership says i need a new transmission. i only have 76k miles on this one before it went up.

Extreme hard down shift between 35-45 mph. dealer says "transmission is fried" "plates are charred". this is a very common problem with this particular car. it has had already 2-3 recalls & this transmission is going to kill someone. i contacted general motors & they will not make this a recall & they will not help pay for repair although they have helped others. this problem is not due to driver error but due to failure of the part. dealer is charging an arm/leg to fix it. general motors clearly does not care.

The service airbag light came on upon starting it one morning , but have not been in an accident. the car has a total of 58,863 miles on it. can't understand why this happened!

For the last 5000 miles, at times, when idling at a stoplight or intersection, the engine jumps even with the foot on the break. this is frightening in that it feels like the vehicle may accelerate on its own and hit the vehicle in front or go into the intersection.

I have a 2011 equinox it’s got 146,000 miles . i am faithful with oil changes and last week when i went to get it changed i was told my engine had no oil. my oil light never came on, my check engine light had just turned on the day prior. i was told there wasn’t any leaks. so after some research i find there is a oil consumption problem, however since my miles are i’ve 120,000 i don’t qualify for the repair. this is not right! my car could have burnt up because my light never indicated a problem and gm never notified me of he issues!

I have had this vehicle since 2016 and have had issues with it since the 7th day of owning it. on day 7, i had the catalytic converter replaced (after they tried to tell me i didn't tighten the gas cap). then after only owning the vehicle for 4 months, i had to have a whole new engine built (so they say it was) this was after my vehicle turned completely off in the middle of an intersection while driving with my 2 year old daughter. up until that point everything had been fine. there was no check engine light, warning or anything. the dealership had my vehicle for almost 2 months before i finally got it back. the day i got it back, my vehicle started overheating and making a horrible noise. this time the dealership told me it was my radiator and that they replaced it. everything was ok after that for a good 3 weeks and then after that the engine light has been on and my vehicle will randomly turn off. i have taken it to a different location where they have fixed the sensor a couple of times, but they said it was my engine and that the dealership never fixed it properly. i can believe that too because none of my service info is on the chevy site and the same codes show up that did originally, this vehichle is a safety hazord and a money pit! when will chevy be held responsible for all of the same complaints on the equinox?

Airbag light keep coming on. dealer fixed it but it keep coming on. comes on when i am stationary and driving. it always read service airbag.

Motor on 2011 chevy equinox blew up. dealer stated that when they pulled the oil pan they found piston, rod and rings. quoted it would be >$9,000 to repair for the motor, gaskets and cat. convertor. asked if this would be covered under warranty. stated it wasn't. i questioned about the pistons being replaced last year. he stated that it was 1.5yr and 27,000 miles ago. he said that there was no coverage. i asked why would these go bag with only 27,000 miles on the repair on only 116,000 miles on the vehicle. he said due to oil. the dealer has completed all oil changes the last 2-3 years as least after starting to have all the issues with oil consumption and other problems. all oil changes have been completed based on oil usage prompted by car. it seems that the issue is caused by the oil consumption and has just taken time for the rods/crank to give way. chevy should issue recall for replacement of whole engine not just the pistons. if pistons are faulty due to lack of oil there are more issues underlying.

My 2011 equinox has experienced multiple problems since we purchased it beginning with the oil life monitoring system, which gm acknowledged, through a dangerous failure of the stabilitrak system in 2014 while in motion on multiple occasions (posted to nhsta), resulting in an engine rebuild in 2016, which gm took responsibility for. unfortunately, the initial problems occurred beyond the lemon car limit in our state and continue today. in september 2017 i brought the vehicle to a chevy dealer after noticing significant exhaust fumes in the cabin particularly while stationary during start up. it was diagnosed with a cracked manifold. the manifold had already been replaced in january of 2016 as part of an engine rebuild at gm's expense. this would therefore be the third manifold in this vehicle in only six years. both the dealer and i filed with gm customer care to request coverage for the manifold replacement. i have not yet heard back but remain hopeful that gm will once again step up and take responsibility.

The windshield piper came loose and slammed against my window

10-10-2017 - while driving home during a heavy rainstorm, wipers going full speed, wipers stopped with one wiper going off the left side of the windshield, other wiper stopped in my driving view. once i was able to get parked, i laid the wiper blades down, tried the get them to work but only heard the motor run, wipers not moving. had them checked out by a mechanic and was told that i needed a new wiper transmission. this one had a worn out part that would continue to pop out of socket if used. i've read of other complaints of this happening. gm needs to make this a recall. it's very dangerous when it happens. gm wiper motor and transmission is roughly $150.00 at the dealership plus their labor cost. this should not wear out so soon on a 2011 model.

Engine stalled out while driving and almost caused accident. timing chain slipped and ruined my entire engine, no warnings, no signals or none of any kind. reading alot of complaints about this same problem and there should of been a recall on this 2.4l engine from gm a long time ago! maintenance has been maintained and up to date since car was first driven off lot.

Stalling out while sitting in drive at red light. got up for work and turned truck on, sounded very rough. put truck in reverse and took off and when stopping at a red light the rpms would move on their own, car starts bouncing, motor is rattling, and sometimes stalls out. i have to put the truck in neutral at every light for it to not rock back and fourth. next day check engine light came out, readings indicated it was the throttle sensor body and the solenoids. i replaced all of these and truck is still running the same, and check engine light is still on. after doing research i have read well over 50 of the same complaint of these vehicles doing the same thing! we need help!

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to slow the vehicle down. the contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floorboard before the vehicle came to a stop. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that there abs system failed and needed to be replaced. dale earnhardt, jr. chevrolet located at: 3127 w tennessee st, tallahassee, fl 32304, (850) 270-1463, was contacted and notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Reduced engine power /stabili trak light comes on when my vehicle is idle or stopped at a light . it sometimes shuts off but cranks back up while im sitting at a light. usually when on driving on 95 the light doesnt come on except for this morning the light came on while i was on 95 when i was under 60 miles i had to pull over for a few minutes so the indication light goes off, my car will eventually loose power if the light is on and i try to try it .. if the light is off i can drive so i have to turn car off and sit for awhile before i can resume driving.

Rough/loud idle with metal shavings in oil. sometimes rough start up.

2011 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to defective timing chain. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. *js

Purchased 2011 equinox new in august 2011 and all maintenance has been performed either on time or ahead of schedule. first incident occurred while driving at approximately 45 mph - equinox shuddered and stalled out. restarted and had it checked at dealer but no engine codes could be found. about six weeks later on august 30th car cut out at a red light, restarted - car cut out when i slowed to make a turn, restarted - car cut out when i was backing into a parking spot. called and got an appointment at the dealership. received a call from the mechanic on august 31st telling us that the timing chain needs to be replaced at a cost of $1600.00. my 2011 chevrolet equinox only has 52000 miles on it, shame on you gm - a timing chain should not need to be replaced at such low mileage and we should not have to pay since you are aware of the issue with these timing chains.

#43180: voluntary product emission recall – high pressure fuel pump – (sep 30, 2016) car stalls after idling when pulling out of parking lot or in a slow start up or transitioning from reverse to drive. causing the vehicle to lose power and maneuverability. the engine mounted high pressure fuel pump in these vehicles may develop excessive wear on the plunger piston shaft and shaft seal. if this happens fuel can leak into the engine oil crankcase and result in the engine running rough and illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp. the issue has been ongoing for past several years.

After driving a couple of hours on freeway i turned onto gratiot ave, suddenly the vehicle lost forward motion power. i was very concerned because i had a 2 month old infant in the vehicle. the vehicle also lost reverse. i had the vehicle towed to the dealership and the diagnosis was that the 3rd/5th/reverse clutch wave plate had failed and i would need a replacement transmission. i informed the dealership that these clutch wave plates have high failure rates going back to 2007 and gm should repair the vehicle at their cost. i am awaiting their decision. only 74,000 miles on vehicle.

Driving in a bad rainstorm the wipers suddenly stopped was ness. to pull off to the side of the road to wait out the storm.had to replace the wiper asm. because the transmission arm popped off of the motor.bad design gm. this should be recalled!

My engine light came on and sometimes when i start to accelerate my car it will just die (even on the highway in traffic!!!). it has happened 9+ times already and some of those times the engine light was no longer on.

Vehicle engine stalled while the vehicle was in motion at 35 mph resulting in impaired steering ability, and loss of vehicle control in a road curve. a crash was narrowly avoided. no warning light or operator notification was present prior to the incident. odb scan codes indicated a p0010 code “camshaft position actuator solenoid valve”. vehicle stalled while vehicle was in motion on at least 5 other occasions returning vehicle to dealer for service. service history indicates the intake camshaft solenoid was replaced under warranty in 2011 due to identical failure mode and fault code, the exhaust camshaft solenoid failed with code p0011 and was replaced under warranty in 2015, and the intake camshaft solenoid failed again in 2016 at 34,681 total vehicle miles. vehicle has been operated in nominal city driving conditions with consistent maintenance of the oil and oil filter per the oem oil life monitor. the third failure of the camshaft solenoid was charged at customer expense. repeat failure of the camshaft solenoid actuator indicated an unmitigated product design issue resulting in engine stalls without warning while the vehicle is in motion and impaired steering control.

Takata recall i purchased my car in may 2016. i informed the dealer of the issue right away. it still has not been fixed properly. the dealer had a 30 warranty to fix anything wrong. my car doesn't get enough power. it jerks forward around 30mph. does drive past 55mph and most recently doesn't reverse, despite returning it to the dealership 5 times within the past 2 months. the error codes read p0700 and p0776. yesterday the car stopped going in reverse. it can only drive forward.

Gm recalled 590002010 2010 chevy equinox over faulty defrosters, i have a 2011 chevy equinox with the same issues as described in auto blog dated december 28 2009. it's my feeling that the same parts are installed in my vehicle with the same issue. if this is the case why did not chevrolet recall the 2011 as well?

While driving 50+ mph on a busy local highway, the wiper transmission stopped working and the wiper blades stopped in an upward position completely blocking visibility! this was confirmed by a mechanic and this part will need to be replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving at any speed and making a right turn, the engine stopped. the vehicle restarted. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was driven to the dealer's mechanic where it produced intake cam actuator failure code p011. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

I have had issues with my blower motor ever since i purchased this vehicle brand new - every time i take it in it into a certified chevy dealership the issues is not happening by the time i get there they just tell me "well there is nothing we can do if the issue is not happening" it is the middle of summer and not having air for the first few minutes is horrible, by the time i get close to the dealership it starts working again so not only am i wasting gas trying to get to the dealership but i'm hot or cold while trying to do it... i have never been so frustrated with a vehicle as i am with this one... i literally have to hit a deep pothole for it kick in which makes me think it is an electrical issue but every time i try to get them to do it they just tell be well there will be a fee for diagnosing it even though i have been telling then since 2012 that this issue has been happening sporadically. even tried to contact gm about it and they said well there isn't much we can do without the issue happening when you get there... that is completely unacceptable at minimum the blower motor should have been replaced if they did not find any issues in the wiring but they refuse to narrow down the issue. the issue normally happens when i first start the car but i have noticed it sometimes struggles while driving as well... so the issue is just getting worse. on top of that - every time i took it in to the dealership they never noted that i had complained about the issue since back in 2012 and finally i made them enter it into the system prior to my manufacturer warranty expiring so i have paper proof of the issue happening before it expired when it would be fully covered.

I bought my 2011 equinox new in april, 2011. the 5 year warranty just expired april, 2016. i just had to have a new a/c compressor installed ($745) and my car only has 26,300 miles! obviously defective equipment. i contacted chevrolet and of course they won't do anything because a certified mechanic replaced the compressor and i didn't take it to a certified chevrolet dealership. i have lost faith in chevrolet.

While driving on the highway the check engine light came on. immediately in the message area two message were displayed - "reduce engine power" and service stabitrack soon". immediately the vehicle would not go over 3000 rpm and 50 mph. within a mile the engine lost all power (luckily this was as i was hitting the exit ramp off the highway). after waiting for a few minutes i was able to fire it up but the errors returned. i limped the vehicle home and had it towed to my local garage. my mechanic indicated there were 9 error codes when he looked with his scanner related to fuel pressure, cam sensors, and motor timing. furthermore, since i was due for an oil change, he drained the oil pan and saw i was nearly 3 quarts low on oil. this is puzzling as (1) i just checked the oil two weeks ago and, while a bit low, was in operating range and (2) the low oil pressure light never came on. after reading other complaints on this and other sites this seems to be a common occurrence. so now i have a vehicle with 63,000 miles that my mechanic says has significant engine damage (timing chain tensioners, cam sensors, fuel pump). this is very difficult for me to believe since there was no warning lights that came on for low oil and at this relatively low mileage. my only alternatives are to pony up for the parts (and hope the pistons/seals are undamaged) or replace the motor. i also think its quite dangerous for the motor to just cut out like this without more advance warning (i was lucky i was already getting off the highway). needless to say my confidence with gm is pretty much gone.

Vehicle stalled when engaging drive gear. code indicates engine variable timing solenoid intake to be replaces.

While driving on a major highway with an 18 wheeler behind me, the vehicle stopped going forward when i pushed on the gas. it was still running but had no power and began to slow down to nothing. i was able to coast to the side of the road, but was almost run over due to the sudden loss of power. i cut off the vehicle and tried to restart it, but it would only make a clicking sound. according to the dealership we towed it to, the timing chain slipped and ruined the motor. this is a 2011 vehicle with only 73000 miles on it. this should not have happened and since we made our final payment last month, none of it is under warranty. surely this is not typical of this vehicle and the chevrolet company can stand behind this repair.

The headrests on this car push my head so far forward that i have terrible pain while driving. i also cannot see where i am going due to the extreme angle of my head jutting forward. not too safe--any reasonable person can figure this out. in addition, the car is burning excessive oil. also, when trying to accelerate after slowing down in heavy traffic, it bogs. again, not very safe. this car is a piece of crap--never again will i get a chevrolet. this happens all the time!!

Excessive oil consumption. 1qt per 1,250 miles. needs major engine repairs at less than 86,000 miles. i've heard that if allowed to continue that engine can stall while driving. this could be a dangerous condition if stalling while travelling at maximum highway speeds. driver could lose steering control.

Purchased my 2011 chevy equinox in march 2014 at 36,000 miles. at this moment i have 63,000 miles. past couple months or so i have had many issues with my vehicle. there was a ticking for a period of time after parking and shutting off the vehicle, a rough/loud running of the engine, inconsistent times of knocking type sound, and a hesistant during accelerating and so rough. when we inquired about these things from the dealer we purchased from we were told that everything was 'normal' and that's what a chevy sounds like. today i was driving up a 30 mph road and could not accelerate over 20 mph going straight up the road. there was a hesistation then it stopped in the middle of the road. i turned the ignition off.waited a few seconds and it started back up. i drove fast home and turned onto my street and it started to slow down and not accelerate. it was still running but didnt go anywhere. i turned it off again for a few minutes. it started up i drove it into my driveway. the engine light came on and it shutoff. this appears to be a consistent problem in this type of vehicle from what i have now found and something that should not happen with only 63,000 miles on it. i do not drive long distance. work, school and home. i am extremely frustrated with the entire situation. i have always bought chevy and this is the first major issue. they need a recall on this. can someone help. i do not have a warranty anymore. im a single mom of 2 and can not afford this. the crazy thing is. i received a notice in the mail about this issue a few months back. i chuckled and said not my car and threw it away now look at me.

My 2011 equinox had a loud banging sound in the engine. the oil was changed at 104k and is now at 109k. car broke down in driveway. i had it towed to the dealership where they could find a leak or burning of oil. they stated that there was not one drop of oil left and the timing chain and guides were ruined. the dealership blamed jiffy lube by saying they did not put sufficient oil in the car; and jiffy lube blamed chevrolet stating they know they have engine issues in this model (the cars "eat" oil) the dealership said that corporate headquarters want to open the motor up for 2k to see if it is a defect in the model. i am not willing to pay this. two years ago they had to rebuild the cylinder head because of a manufacturers defect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving 65 mph, a loud banging noise was heard under the hood of the vehicle when the gears were shifted. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission, catalytic converter, and engine chain failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. the failure mileage was 72,000.

The obd light continuously comes on. the dealer cannot find out what is wrong with it. i have spend lots of money on this car.

Wiper transmission failure - i was driving home on the expressway during heavy snow and the wipers stopped working. wipers stopped in the upward position blocking my view along with the snow. was difficult to see my way to a safe place to stop. i took the car in to have the wipers checked today and was advised the wiper transmission failed.

I bought my 2011 chevy equinox brand new, in 2011. 4/2015 i had a leak in my a/c line resulting in a $450 charge (my warranty had just expired). now, 10 months later upon turning on my a/c for the first time this year, yet again my a/c is not working. in taking it to the dealership today, i'm now told that my compressor needs replacing with a price tag of $963. upon online research, this seems to be a common problem amongst 2010 and 2011 equinox. i'm not sure as to why chevrolet hasn't looked further into this issue and/or issued a recall. this shouldn't be happening on vehicles that are 4-5 years old. having to have my a/c worked on twice on a then 4 year old, now 5 year old vehicle is absurd. sounds to me like faulty equipment.

This is a fwd model with 2.4l engine. the transmission 3-5-r plate failed at 67,000 miles and the transmission was ruined. when it failed it caused acceleration and speed problems while the vehicle was on a major highway but there was no check engine light initially. the car limped a few miles home stalling out completely once a block from home, it would not go into reverse and had to be towed to the dealer for diagnosis and repairs. i was the original owner of the vehicle it was purchased 06/11/2011. the vehicle also had oil consumption issues and rough idle at this time. the vehicle had its cam shaft actuators replaced in august 2011 after the engine made very loud noises with about 2000 miles on the car. i traded the car in 3 days after the dealership replaced the transmission because i did not trust the car.

Sudden internal failure of transmission with around 48,000 miles on vehicle. vehicle was in motion, started making high-pitched humming noise, wouldn't accelerate, and then stopped moving/driving but stayed turned on.

Traveling 70 mph down freeway when suddenly my cel illuminated along with the traction control and anti skid lights. after carefully dodging a few vehicles, i pulled to side of freeway in heavy traffic and turned off my engine for a couple minutes. restarted and engine appeared to run fine however the cel remained illuminated. i took the vehicle to a local gm dealer and they indicated a new throttle body was needed to remedy my situation to the tune of $340.00. the money part doesn't bother near as much as having to get to the shoulder in heavy 70 mph traffic. this imposed a very severe safety hazard to not only myself, but all occupants in my vehicle at the time.

Bought the car used in april 2014. in april 2015 had to have the timing chain replaced. in july 2015 had to have the rings, pistons, and cylinder head replaced. now in february 2016 i have had the to replace the battery, and the starter and it still won't start.

Was sitting at a stop light, vehicle engine started surging and a warning light came on saying reduced engine power, had to really push on the break so it would not lunge into the inter section, light turned green and i started to go, but i could only get up to 25 mph, then all the warning lights on the dash came along with a service stabilitrak message, managed to get to a parking lot and shut off the vehicle for a few minutes, started it back up and it ran better but check engine light remained on. took it to the chevy dealer, he new before even looking at it what it was. ended up being the throttle body, if you look online there are many equinox vehicles with this problem. but gm will not cover this under their power train warranty even though this is what supplies air to the engine.

The car stopped shifting gears and stopped moving going down the street. upon stopping the car in a safe location, the car would not go in reverse. had i been in busy traffic or merging onto an expressway, this could have been very serious.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 30 mph, the seat belt locked on the driver without warning. the seat belt would not retract or detract. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Upon driving my car to work with my two kids in the car, my car suddenly lost power without warning, the dashboard lit up "engine power reduced" as well as stabilitrac and traction control. the car would not accelerate to more than 20mph and then died on me. i contacted gm, received a claim number and they never called me back as promised. i was able to restart the car and continue on my way in fear for the safety of myself and my children. as a result of this, i told my husband i was not comfortable driving this unsafe vehicle with our kids in the car and we would trade cars until the problem was resolved. the following morning my husband was driving the equinox to work and it happened to him, "engine power reduced" loss of stabilitrac/ traction control. unfortunately, he wasn't as lucky as me and was on a turn when this suddenly happened without warning, causing him to lose traction, steering control and crashing into a ditch. now we have an insurance claim to deal with and only one car. gm is well aware of the problem as they had a recall on the previous year model. not until 13 people die will they do something about it as proven in the past. bad customer service, faulty deadly vehicles! by the way, nearly 48 hours later and i have still not heard back from gm after a promise of a call back within 2 hours!

My odometer just went over 30,000 last week. took it in for the oil change (religiously every 6 months, although i only drive around 3,000 during that time) and the rear engine seal is leaking oil. my warranty expires in one week. we're taking it in for repair before it expires but i'm appalled that an engine with 30,000 miles on it is already leaking oil. the only reason we're keeping it is because it's paid off. my next new car will not be a chevrolet.

Had my car fixed for the oil consumption issue and a week later i lost power and the car shut off while driving almost causing an accident with my children in the car. dealership denied any thing wrong with the car.... after having it towed back to them, they found the throttle body connectors were no good and need a new wiring kit to fix. there needs to be a recall on this because this could cause a serious accident, almost happened to me! please recall the 2011 equinox as a whole, you obviously didn't build this car correctly.

While driving into a parking lot, my engine starting revving and running very rough. i lost power and control. the engine light and stabilitrak control warning came on. fortunately, i was going slow, so i was able to stop and turn off the car. i turned it back on and the engine light remained on and the stabilitrak warning came back on. turned it back off and let it sit. i was able to drive home with no issues, but the engine light remained on. from my short amount of research this seems like a common, serious issue. i have a new, 16 year old driver who uses this car - not anymore - until a fix is found!

The motor mounts on my 2011 chevrolet equinox are either loose or are missing in my car. the motor shakes when i come to a stop and when i come to a complete stop and hit my brakes again the shaking stops, and my car sounds like it is missing.

Driving on the pennsylvania turnpike 6:45am to work. 2-16-16 heavy rain 50 mi per hour in the passing lane the windshield wipers broke. flopped over i could not see a thing in front of me i put the window down and grabbed the wiper tip manually worked it put on my flashers had to pull get over on the passenger lane then onto a pull over mile marker 307. i could not believe i was not involved in an accident. had the wipers went in the other direction i would not be writing you at this time. this was so dangerous and needs to be addressed as there are many models that will start seeing this happen if it is a usage defect? it is at our chevy dealers service at this moment being repaired i am not sure yet what broke to cause this.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 65 mph with the windshield wipers engaged at the highest level, the windshield wipers failed. the contact was unable to see in front of her and had to roll the driver side window down to see the road. the contact exited the highway and drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ball popped out of socket on the windshield mechanism. the mechanic popped the ball back into the socket. the windshield wipers worked as designed; however, the contact did not use the wipers at the highest level. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000. ...updated 02/19/16 *bf updated 03/03/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to decelerate independently. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the 35r clutch wave plate had failed causing the transmission to fail and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 121,000. updated 05/03/16*lj *js

Was driving the car at approximately 40mph when the engine shook and slowed down to about 30mph and the rpms shot up to 5,000. i just got the vehicle back from the dealership and they had just replaced the balance shaft chain and tensioner & high pressure fuel pump to hopefully remedy the same problem. the vehicle was purchased certified pre-owned with apprx 52k miles. 11/27/15. i first brought the vehicle in on 12/11/15 and it was retured after 4 days and not being able to "recreate" the problem. i returned the car to the dealership on 1/4/2016 for the same problem which occured on new years day. i just got the car back after repairs on 1/7/16 and now two days later the problem has again occured. the last time in the shop they also could not "duplicate" the issue after driving apprx 50 miles, but i pointed out that the oil was very dirty and smelled like gasoline which they checked and confirmed and did the repairs of the fuel pump and balance chain. the engine issue is still not resolved and i will be returning the car to the dealership again on monday. i just got plates today because my 30 day tag just expired.

After only 5 years of use, i believe that the blender door has stuck in the closed position and the front and driver-passenger side windows have fogged up to the point that driver cannot continue driving. this is a very serious situation that needs to be addressed as soon as possible to prevent a serious accident. vehicle was moving while on a city street.

While driving the display on the dash displayed the words "powering down" and then the car proceeds to slow to a complete stop. all while i'm driving on the freeway in traffic. the chevy dealership in mckinney, el dorado, advised me that the engine simply fell apart and broke. i just got a tune up and oil change within the past 60 days...how can an engine just fall apart with no indication, no check engine light, no smoke, etc.

Front window defroster does not defrost or defog front windshield.windshield fogs if there is any moisture

For the second time since i have owned the car new major engine work was undertaken. 1st was a timing chain wear issue causing engine noise at about 50k miles. next was a near total engine rebuild due to excess oil consumption where rings, bearings, pistons etc at gm warranty cost. all except for cam actuators for which i was charged $391. i picked up the car and all seemed fine. within 100 miles of picking up the car the engine light came on and a p0420 engine code was logged. i was told by the dealer when i immediately returned it to see what had been done wrong that i needed a new catalytic converter, oxygen sensors and new cam actuators. (i just paid $391 to have them replaced less than a week ago!!!) the dealer and gm customer service refused to accept that the catalytic converter failure was due to the warranty covered excess oil consumption or possibly not following the detailed block cleaning, and rinsing procedure described in the tsb for the engine rebuild. i took the complaint to gm corporate customer service and was told that they contacted the dealer and they stated i was told i needed a new converter and i refused service so i have no recourse but contact my aftermarket warranty my dealer pushed on me who has already refused to pay for any failures because gm in their opinion has admitted fault by acknowledging they have a known oil consumption issue. so i have no idea if the original repair was done correctly, do i really need cam actuators or were they never replaced in the first place? i would get rid of the vehicle if i was not so upside down due to the wasted money i let the dealer push on the extended warranty that has been proved worthless.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while the vehicle was parked, it shook and the check engine reduced power light illuminated. the vehicle would only accelerate to approximately 10 mph. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with nhtsa. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 91,000. the vin was not provided.

I was in city streets going 30 mph at most, 19 degrees in minnesota and it shows reduced engine power and stabiltrack off as traction control light comes on and check engine light is on. the engine starts shaking violently and i pull over, restart it and it goes for a few blocks and then the same warnings come on (engine light has gone off and on intermittently for a few months with no issues.) as mentioned, speed reduction was stated on screen and i drive slowly and was only able to accelerate slowly. i just went through a chevrolet forum and see that i'm not the only one who's had these same issues and lights and warnings pop up on the screen. luckily i was not on a highway or under any other scarier conditions and was close to home. many others have spent hundreds of dollars to try and remedy this issue and, per the forum, have only been able to do that after at least having the warranty to pay for it. here's the link to the extensive forum: http://chevroletforum.com/forum/malibu-15/very-dangerous-reduced-engine-power-issue-62499/page27/ i don't want to be a/the casualty that makes this issue more immediate. furthermore, i don't want to be the cause of injury to any others because of this.

I was driving my equinox apprx 40mph down a straight road with my husband and 2 kids when the door locks randomly unlocked then locked. my husband and i looked around trying to figure out who bumped the locks but realized only the driver couldve done the and i did not bump the locks. seconds later the car engine seemed to lose power and quickly started slowing down while the rpms shot up to 3,000 and the engine let out a loud revvvvvvvv. it was not possible to accelerate at this time and the car was quickly slowing down to 20mph in the middle of my driving lane. taking into dealership on monday. this happened on new years day. also, i have only had this car for 5 weeks, i bought it certified preowne from a chevy dealership, and 3 weeks ago something similar happened but dealer could not recreate the problem so no fix was made.

I was driving the car and entering the highway on a slight right curve when the car suddenly lost acceleration and began quickly decelerating, the engine began to shake. the car went from 60mph down to about 30 mph, almost as if it had stalled or stopped working suddenly. this lasted fr several seconds, acceleration was not possible at this time. very dangerous. took to dealership for service but dealer could not duplicate problem. car was at approximately 52,000 miles. i purchased it certified pre-owned only 3 weeks prior from the local chevy dealership. there was a second similar incident 3 weeks later.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. the contact discovered that the oil levels in the vehicle were very low. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the cause of the failure was due to excessive oil consumption. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 123,367.

I received a letter from gm/chevrolet in august 2015 regarding oil consumption issues in my 2011 chevrolet equinox (service bulletin no.: sb-15285). i am currently having this issue monitored for this as i was told i would have to have bring it to the dealership every 1,000 miles for monitoring before they would do anything about this. in the meantime i have gotten a check engine code p0420 which relates to the catalytic converter. my equinox has just at 84,500 miles on it and the catalytic converter warranty is only 80,000. i took it in to the dealer this morning and was told the converter needed replacing. after speaking with multiple dealerships and mechanics i understand and have been told multiple times that the oil consumption and piston issues have caused this problem yet gm/chevrolet is telling me they will only help me approximately $200 to help with the new converter. they must know this is what's caused this issue as it appears that a lot the 2010 equinox had the exact same issue and problems. i would really like for gm/chevrolet to fix the converter on my equinox at 100% their cost as it has had multiple other issues including transmission (covered under a bulletin listed on your site here) , camshaft actuator (covered under a bulletin listed on your site here), etc. the converter per quotes are anywhere from $600-$1,200 which is a lot of money for an issue that was caused by the oil consumption issue they know about, but have to monitor first before they will fix it.

Transmission shifting issues causing car to jerk and not accelerate. has been an on going issues for the last 13 month brought in to be looked at multiple time. dealer is stating that's how the transmission were made.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that shortly after refueling the vehicle, the service engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the fuel pump assembly fractured prematurely causing a failure. the dealer diagnosed that the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000. updated 1/20/16 ln *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. after the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was restarted after several attempts and having the battery recharged. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,500.

Vehicle keeps showing service air bag and makes a digging notification noise while driving and i have not been involved in a accident

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred on multiple occasions. while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle accelerated and immediately stopped responding in the middle of an intersection. the contact continued to depress the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle jerked and began to accelerate. after that incident, the vehicle would no longer reverse or shift from third to fourth gear. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

I bought this vehicle used and one month later ck engine light comes on and stays on while driving the type of roadway is either hwy. or in town at any speeds. had checked, trouble code p0013 cam act. sensor. found recall #11195a on line. cheverlot refusing to acknowledge this even though recall is for same year, same vehicle and, same engine.

The rear passenger door on the drivers side will not unlock.

I purchased my 2011 chevy equinox in march 2014 at 40,000 miles. in that time i have only added 16,000. in the last 6 months or so i have had many issues with my vehicle. there was a ticking for a period of time after parking and shutting off the vehicle, a rough/loud running of the engine, inconsistent times of a 'whirring' type sound, and a bucking of the vehicle during accelerating and decelerating so rough that i thought i had been hit from behind a few times. when we inquired about these things from the dealer we purchased from we were told that everything was 'normal' and that's what a chevy sounds like. in august the compressor for the air conditioner went and we thought perhaps that was causing most of the issues and spent quite a lot of money to fix that. it did seem to run a little better for a few weeks. today i was driving down a 30 mph road and could not accelerate over 20 mph going straight down the road. there was a grinding noise coming from the engine and the check engine light came on. i went to the closest garage as i would not have been able to drive the vehicle to the other end of the next town from where i was. i barely made it to the garage. they hooked it up to a scan and determined that the transmission would need to be replaced. now i am finding out that i am out of warranty by less than one month. this appears to be a consistent problem in this type of vehicle from what i have now found and something that should not happen with only 56,000 miles on it. i do not drive long distances or even on a daily basis, as the fact that i have only added 16,000 miles in the last 19 months can attest. i am extremely frustrated with the entire situation, especially since i had told the dealership months ago that there was an issue that they didn't bother to look into and conveniently can no longer find record of. neither the dealer or chevy were helpful.

While driving the car stalled out. the check engine light came on and the possible cause was a cam shaft sensor. but on further investigation it was because the car was low on oil. there was no indication from the vehicle information system that the car did not have any oil. it just stopped without warning three times, always after slowing down for a turn. this is very unsafe, i was almost hit twice!

The drivers seat power adjuster came unscrewed and the seat dropped down. there is a recall on this issue, but this vehicle is not included in the recall. i have fixed the issue twice now since december 2014. i have pictures.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while the vehicle was parked, the trunk door opened and closed without activation. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

The car doors will not stay locked. after locking the car over night with the key fob i will go outside and find my car unlocked. unsure if this affects the child safety lock feature on the rear doors. the car is stationary sitting in my driveway. this issues has been happening for some time now. my car was locked overnight and this morning i found it unlocked and someone had gone through it.

I was driving 79mph down interstate 295 when a voulcher flew into my front driver side lower car panel causing the air bag canister to deploy but not the airbag itself. the airbag light came on and the service airbag came up on my display. i contacted state patrol and they came out to see the damage but could not file a report. i do however, have the state patrol officers name and email address. i had to get my car towed and taken to a garage where an airbag specialist came out and claimed that the airbag system was messed up and it had to be replaced along with my seatbelts. i was not injured luckily but it is scary to know that my airbag did not deploy.

Tire warning light first came on 7/15/15 as low pressure in passenger side rear tire. pumped tire to specified tire pressure, but tire light illuminated again a few days later. again, pumped tire to specified tire pressure. light continued to illuminate, therefore, took to local chevrolet dealer for inspection. dealer informed us of tire tread separation and recommended immediate tire replacement because of safety hazard. subsequently had all four tires replaced on 8/13/15, mileage on vehicle 50,990. tire: michelin latitude tour p235/55r18 (dot m33j007x); three tires 4110; one tire 1811.

On the afternoon of august 12,2015 i was walking towards the rear open door that my nephew had opened. i did not see the door coming down, no beeping....it hit the top of my head and kept going down pushing me to the ground. i had a concussion and the ambulance took me to the hospital being as i had been unconscious. spent one day in the hospital with lots of tests to see if my spine was damaged. no damage there after lying in their bed with a neck brace on. will have follow up with neourologist with more tests. you need to have some kind of warning sound to let people know when the door is coming down. no resistance to the door when my brother in law tested it also. please check into this....[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *jb

After taking the car out from a stop sign, the steering wheel locked and could not accelerate. the car started to slow down. i was able to put the gear on park once the car stalled and turn off the ignition. i then turned on the ignition and everything was normal. once i reached my destination i turned off and on the ignition and check engine light came on. upon taking to the mechanic they found out the cam sensor had to be replaced.

3 weeks after purchasing this vehicle from a used car lot, the wipers stopped operating while in use. the motor was working properly, however my mechanic found that the wiper transmission had failed. he stated that in his opinion, this is a common issue due to the fact that the local chevrolet dealership had several of this part in stock. this repair was not covered under the 90-day warranty provided by the dealership where i purchased the vehicle. i believe i should be reimbursed by the manufacturer for this repair, which totaled $367.35 (receipt available upon request) and an investigation should be conducted on these wiper transmissions as this is a serious safety hazard. in researching this issue online, i have found that others have complained of the same issue on the 2011 chevrolet equinox.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving at 30 mph, the service engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the timing chain fractured. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 45,136.

It has been going on two years that my seat belt has been messed up and i don't know why, the driver seat belt is completely locked and the passenger seat is loose and when i took it to homestead dealership they said that i had to pay 4,000.00 to get it fixed and they couldn't even tell me why that happens. i have 3 kids and everyday i drive the car i have to worry about their safe because of the seat belts. i feel that i shouldn't have to pay for that and all i want is for it to get fixed and i don't have that kind of money. seat belt is the main safety when it comes to driving as well as having kids in the car.

My husband and i purchased a 2011 chevrolet equinox on 8/20/14, mileage 29,548 from carmax in glencoe il. we also purchased the extended warranty. shortly after we purchased the vehicle the service airbag light came on and i would constantly have to clear it from the screen so i could view the digital spedometer. i made a call in regards to the issue and was informed that there was no recall for this issue. i was very frustrated and continued to deal with this annoying problem for quite some time. in may 2015, my father urged me to have it checked out because he felt it was a major safety concern. so i made an appointment for 7/1/15 with the service department at the place where we purchased the vehicle. mileage as of 7/1/15 was 39,609 after they took a look at the vehicle, they informed me that there was a problem with the connectors. although the parts were covered under warranty, i still had to pay for the labor to the tune of $250.00. i am not sure why there has not been a recall because this is obviously a safety issue. i always get screwed over :(

Shortly after purchasing this new equinox, the dash lights would go off and then come back on after a period of time and variable miles of travel. i informed the garage where i purchased this vehicle and they said the little knob on the dash needed to adjusted. this did not work. i have had this vehicle to three different garages and told them of this problem and to enter it into the history of this vehicle. none of them have solved the problem and it is a safety factor when driving at night. the vehicle now is out of warranty but the problem still exists.

For a third time in 2 weeks, the vehicle loss power and failed to maintain speed. it would not even move forward when given gas even though the engine continued running. this time, the check engine light did not come on. the vehicle had to be turned off, then re-started, for movement to be regained. this happened in heavy traffic and blocked a lane for a couple of minutes, until i could pull off the road. this happened on previous occasions at highway speed too, but, we had more recently replaced the throttle body unit, as this was a prior diagnosis for this failure condition. now, we're not sure the vehicle can be trusted at all.

Initially the issue started with rough idling of the car, engine ticking, and engine stalling. after indicating this to the dealership, they informed me that the ecm needed to be reprogrammed because the oil life indicator was not properly calibrated causing the system to think that there was more life on the oil than there actually was. the engine balance chain eventually broke while on the interstate (55 mph), due to improper oil lubrication. the fuel pump, water pump, and a few other items had to be replaced due to the damage caused when the chain broke. i notified the dealership once again after engine ticking/ rough idling re-occured and they indicated to me that the engine ticking during startup was normal. the engine ticking progressed to becoming a constant noise. i noticed that when i took the oil in for an oil change, approximately 2000 miles in, that the oil dipstick would come up completely dry. this indicated the vehicle was experiencing an excessive amount of oil consumption. i took the vehicle to the dealership who indicated that pistons had to be replaced and the exhaust manifold was cracked. this indicated that the engine was observing some excessive amount of heat most likely due to the oil consumption issue. during these issues, no service engine light ever came on. the car had to be taken back to the dealership after the service engine light came on which indicated that the cam shaft actuator solenoids and catalytic converter needed to be replaced. the catalytic converter most likely failed due oil seeping into the exhaust which coated the ceramic substrate & the excessive heat experienced by the engine (as indicated by the cracked manifold) damaged the ceramic substrate. oil consumption leads to excessive heat from the engine which can be a fire hazard. engine stalling due to oil consumption leads to crash safety issues.

Columbia, sc--i took the vehicle to the dealership to repair an ignition issue and told them that i was having a whining-type engine noise when i accelerated while the a/c was on, and that the a/c was starting to lose its cooling capacity. the technician informed me that my compressor was going out, but that it would probably last into the summer, but by the end of april i had to have it replaced, to the tune of $1260. even though my car was out of warranty because of years, it had less than 28,000 miles on it at the time of the compressor failure. i contacted gm and was told that there was nothing they could do since the vehicle was beyond their 3-year warranty period. i posted this issue on a site called repairpal, and i have received numerous emails from owners with the same problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle was idling extremely rough and then the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the technician diagnosed that the cam shaft actuator solenoid needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

I was driving and all of a sudden , the check engine light came on and "reduced engine power" message appeared. you are at highway speed and suddenly you can only go 30 miles an hour no matter how much accelerator is depressed. after pulling over at the first available safe area, turning off the car and restarting seemed to reset the car so it was able to proceed. this continued to happen until i attempted to clean the throttle body. the throttle body wasn't operating correctly. cleaning it did stop the "reduced engine power" message. this car also burns oil, no leaks, but you need a quart or two of dexos oil a month. gm seems to think this is normal. also the car stalls as you reduce speed, like coming to a traffic light. it works fine for awhile, but on certain days, it stalls every time you slow down. the check engine light points to a gas pedal switch.

In february 2015 the throttle body was replaced/repaired due to reduced engine power and stalling while driving. although no longer under warranty, chevrolet picked up the repair cost. since the repair, there has been hesitation in acceleration. more recently there has been loud engine noise (sounds lile a diesel engine), rough idling at a stop & hesitation when turning off the vehicle. it sounds and feels like the engine is going to fall out. the check engine light has come on 2x. i will be scheduling service.

Transmission failed to shift into any gear when stopping after a long drive. so far two instances where the car failled to move after stopping at a light and at a stop sign after driving more than 50 miles. dealer can find no problem with car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact was involved in a frontal crash. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was declared destroyed by the insurance company. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 58,000.

When i was out running errands on 5/2/15 with my 5 year old, as i was arriving closer to my destination my car started shaking the check engine light came on, the stabilitrak light came one and i started to accelerate the car and the pedal was all the way to the floor and the car hesitated for a min or so then it started to rev up and i was able to pull off. then when i got to where i was going i turned the car off and according to the manual the stabilitrak should go off and it usually activates due to check engine light coming on. i can honestly say that when you are in traffic at a stop and trying to pull off this is a very dangerous situation. after being in the store for at least 30mins or more when i come back out the check engine light is still on but the stabilitrak light is off. i am no more than 20 mins away from my home but on the way back home it took at least 45 mins because three times while in traffic waiting for the light to turn green the card started having the soldered acceleration problems again. i am just relieved that the drivers behind me in each occurrence which would be a total of 4 was very patient. i did do a diagnostic report with onstar after the second incident and i was informed that there were 3 codes on my car now and the loss of power can be an issue for these code and to get the car to the dealer within 7 days. this seems to be an issue that has been listed on this site more than once. i am no longer under the warranty for this vehicle and from what i have read is a very expensive repair. i am not sure why chevy/gm is not acknowledging this issue from what i have seen on this site and edmunds.com, car complaints.com and you tube this a very real and serious issue. this issue needs to be addressed soon than later. i don't understand why there hasn't been anything done about this. i am scared to drive my car now. *tr

While driving my 2011 equinox the car seems to intermittently misfire, causing the whole car to shake. some days the car seems to run fine, some days it runs badly. sometimes the engine light comes on, sometimes the check stabilitrac light comes on. sometimes the car runs fine and no light comes on. the problem seems to be getting worse and happens more frequently. in the last week the car has started to run for 3-5 seconds after shutting off the ignition. it also has begun to run very rough and almost stall , but not every time i drive it. *tr

Heater was not changing modes, there was no actuator movement, therefore no defroster during winter. this left me with poor visibility. *tr

I was driving to work on route 66 in east hampton, ct when the car just started hesitating and not driving properly. i immediately had to find a safe place to pull off so as not to cause an accident and called on-star. i turned the car on and off several times before it finally seemed drive-able. on-star performed a diagnostic test and said there was definitely something wrong and to proceed to the closest chevrolet dealer immediately. it was determined by jackson chevrolet they had to replace the throttle body. i don't understand how something like that can break in only 4 years of owning the car and it was a real safety concern. *tr

I was driving home from work in a very bad rain storm on route 9 in newington ct going southbound (please check the weather for that day around 5:10pm). this is a highway where cars were traveling probably between 50 ? 60 miles per hour during rush hour traffic, when the windshield wipers just stopped working. i was driving blind down a major highway in poor weather conditions. i was lucky enough to barely find the breakdown lane while falling off the road periodically as i could not see where the roadside was. i slowly worked my way on to the exit 29 ramp so i could sit until help arrived. the dealer replaced the motor. over the course of four months, the heating mechanism that controlled the direction of the heater, and throttle body were replaced. the first incident with the heating was discovered during a cold winter morning as the consumer was driving and the defroster was not providing any heat to clear the window. the second incident occurred while driving to work as well.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the chrome wrapping on the front passenger side and both rear door handles peeled off creating very sharp edges. when touching the handle, the sharp edges from the chrome wrapping caused lacerations to the hands of the passengers. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Complete brake system failure. brake light alarm came on followed by stability control system alarm. failure in master cylinder and brake booster allowed brake fluid to drain from system. car was diagnosed and repaired at a chevrolet dealership. i needed to have both the master cylinder and booster replaced. *tr

I was driving and came to a smooth stop at a red light and as the vehicle came to a stop, the rpm gauge needle fell below 1 and then kept lowering and the engine shook and jostled and the car engine died. all interior electronics were still working. i had to put the car into park in order to get it to start up again. it did this later while reversing. and now it just seems to do this anytime i come to a stop at a light, stop sign, anytime really. something i found perplexing was that if i put it into park, it idles smooth. take it out of park, it idles rough again and will stall. the information panel between the gauges says to service stabili trak. last night, the engine overheated and coolant exploded from the engine. i have no clue what to do with this car. i have it financed and if it isn't repairable, ill be stuck with no car and no ride to work, but still have to find a way to make a car payment. i've been reading all over on different car forums and apparently this is a very common problem with other chevy equinox owners. first it starts idling rough, then it starts stalling out, some people have even had it stall out while on the highway, and then one guy even had the engine catch on fire. he luckily jumped out of his vehicle just in time to avoid his own death. all of them describing the same issues my equinox is having. the mileage seems to be irrelevant as far as this goes. some of them had 30,000 miles, some had less than 5,000 miles. some had 100,000 miles. some of them took it to the dealer, and the dealership replaced cam shaft stuff. that sometimes fixed the issue, sometimes not. it just seems like there is definitely something wrong with this vehicle. like something was wrong in production. please help!!! i have children. what should i do? *tr

While the car is running, the back hatch will suddenly unhook. it does not open fully but unlatches enough to tell the car that it is open. this also happens while i am driving, causing me to pull over to shut it again. the button to open the hatch is now non-functional (can't open the hatch at all) but the hatch is still popping! i am afraid that the whole will open while in traffic and cause a crash. *tr

A three occasions i have sat a stop light with the car idling, with a rough sounding idle, the car sounding like it was going to stall. on the third occasion, it actually did stall with me needing to restart (which luckily it did) as traffic was bearing down from behind on an early morning commute. i took the car to get serviced within the next two days, with the mechanic telling me that car was dangerously low on oil. i was shocked and surprised to hear this, as i am diligent about getting my oil changed on time. the oil was changed only 3 months prior and the mechanic said it was 3 quarts low on oil!! after hearing this, i've researched and found that this has been a major issue for people with similar year model equinoxes. scary as i felt helpless sitting stalled in heavy morning traffic. lucky i wasn't hit! *tr

The console dashboard lights remain on after the key is removed from the ignition! this has happen several times! *tr

Discovered vehicle using around 2 quarts of oil in between oil changes. it was 200 miles short of next oil change. added the oil, drove approx. 500 miles and it was 1/2 qt. short. gm says normal to use 1 quart in between. this is crazy. we have began the oil consumption test with photos documenting. when we had the oil changed at a dealer the oil was way overfilled. *tr

I was pulling into a parking lot at a convenient store, coming to a complete stop, the "check engine" light came on, and the information station flashed the warning "stabilitrac / power reduced". a strange sound and vibration was coming from the car. i turned it off because i thought the traction control created the problem because it had started to snow. once i returned to the car, it drove okay for a few minutes and then boom that strange sound and the strong idling vibration came back. i was still able to drive the suv but would not accelerate past the first transmission gear. so a couple days later i was going to try and make it to the store because another snow storm was coming our town's way. again, started out okay and then boom that strange sound and the strong idling vibration came back. so, instead of turning around to go home, i took it to the car dealership were i bought it from. after running tests or whatever they did, i don't know because i wasn't back there; they told me it's the throttle body. they even told me they just finished pricing one and told me the crazy high amount to fix it. i don't know about anyone else but i don't have this kind of money to put into fixing this. so yeah, i was without a vehicle but yet with a vehicle payment. according to the massive amount of complaints about this part, it has a very high failure rate in this vehicle. however, chevy refuses to cover this part as part of their power-train warranty or at least do a recall on it. the "power reduced" condition caused by this part failure is a very dangerous thing to have happen to you if you are turning in a busy intersection or on an interstate highway, and if something is not done, there will be injuries or fatalities because of it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning and the vehicle vibrated as the reduce speed warning indicator illuminated. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the diagnosis was unknown by the contact. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Upon leaving the home driveway, as the car began to accelerate, the "check engine" light came on, and the information station flashed the warning "stabilitrac / power reduced". the car was still drive-able, but would not accelerate past the first transmission gear. after getting the vehicle back home, i restarted it, and the same warning was displayed in the information station. the vehicle also began to idle very roughly and emit thick black smoke. all indications from internet sources point to a bad throttle body, which was later confirmed by the car dealership. according to the massive amount of complaints about this part, it has a very high failure rate in this vehicle. however, chevy refuses to cover this part as part of their power-train warranty. the "power reduced" condition caused by this part failure is a very dangerous thing to have happen to you if you are turning in a busy intersection or on an interstate highway, and if something is not done, there will be injuries or fatalities because of it. *tr

Was driving on interstate 70 on the pennsylvania west virginia border when the vehicle suddenly lost engine power. i was in the passing lane and there were large trucks behind me and beside me. the check engine light cam on and display was flashing "engine power limited" and "service stabilitrak". there was no power from the engine. i quickly began to reduce speed and had to put my emergency flashers on and coast to a safe stop. i was able to start the car and it functioned normally until i got home (30 miles). the next day it did the same thing and i took it to the chevy dealership for repairs i am not comfortable that this will not happen again. dealer said it was a bad throttle body

1.while driving in nashville for work the first occurrence started with check engine light. moments later check traction control warning popped up and immediately after a reduced engine power notification and vehicle lost power. went from 55 to 30 mph in seconds. i have no clue how this did not cause a wreck in the heavy traffic. i took the vehicle to the dealership i purchased it from ([xxx] in clarksville, tn) and they told me it was a loose timing chain and that they fixed it. 2.4,000 miles later while working all the same messages popped up and the car completely stalled and would not restart on a busy bypass. vehicle would not restart and i paid to have it towed. this time the dealership said they had to replace the entire timing chain assembly and a housing due to it being destroyed. it was covered by warranty again and they serviced it for free. 3.vehicle ran great for 3600 miles and again the same message sequence occurred. the car fortunately continued to run and i drove it straight to the dealership. i insisted it was a safety hazard and that i wanted to trade it in immediately. 2 hours later they offered me $7,000 under blue book because of engine problems. this was very funny of course since it is chevrolet and the dealerships fault for selling such a lemon. i told them it was under warranty. to fix it again for free and i would pick it up. dealership called next day. said everything was fine. it was out of oil and that caused safeties to kick in and that created the problem. i ask how this is possible you changed my oil 3600 miles ago. 4.last week (again 3800 miles later) the car produced all of the same messages and stalled on the same busy bypass. this time i had my 3 year old and 1 year old in the car. the speed limit is 55 so of course traffic regularly runs 60 mph. i was stranded with my children on 20 degree weather with no heat. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I was driving in the snow at approximately 40 mph when the car decelerated to approx 20 mph, the check engine light came on, the traction control light came on, the suv started shaking and the reduced engine performance pop up was displayed. the dealer is replacing the throttle sensor due to a short. luckily i was not on the highway at the time as going from 65 to 20 would have been very dangerous. this limp home/fallback mode seems sort of ill conceived especially on roads above 30 mph. *js

Large pickup truck with snow plow ran stop sign at intersection, snow plow blade hit left side/left front of car, at speed of about 45 mph. impact forced car off the road, into a pile of frozen ice and snow. damage was severe enough that left front door was almost sliced off the car with serious body damage to left front and left front corner. all doors were jammed shut. neither front nor side airbags deployed. seat belt on driver did not tighten up either. damage also to seat frame and dashboard. *js

I was driving with my 7 year old son and 15 year old nephew on a 35 mph busy street when all of a sudden my vehicle started shaking and the steering wheel and brake pedal lock on me i couldn't move the luckily there was no car coming at the moment, and i was able to turn off the vehicle and turn it back up. after that i it started up again and nothing seem to be wrong until the engine light turn on and i continued on my way, all of a sudden my on the dash board it said stability check/lost engine power and all of a sudden the engine shut off on me. i couldn't move to from lanes to avoid causing an accident luckily the vehicles on back of me notice my vehicle slowing down and they where able to miss hitting my vehicle. i really do want something done to fix this issue because i could of cause an accident with that sudden stop and all because of the engine powering off. i believe something needs to be done a.s.a.p. before on of all these other people putting their complains end up dead or causing a deadly accident. i sure don't want my family to be in danger in any type of way, especially not in a vehicle that i know is malfunctioning and feeling helpless because nothing is being done. i hope my complain helps even more to get this issue fix a.s.a.p. *tr

While driving 65mph on the highway the check engine light illuminated and digital display was flashing "engine power limited" and "service stabilitrak". engine began shuddering and the quickly car slowed to 35mph on its own and would not exceed that speed. i pulled to the side of the road, turned car off for 2 minutes and restarted. pulled away and in less than 2 miles the same occurred. i disabled the stabilitrak and proceeded to drive another 10 miles to my destination. car sat for 8 hours. started the car and in less than a quarter mile i experienced the same engine shuddering and "engine power limited" and "service stabilitrak". *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 35 mph, the reduced power warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road in order to come to a complete stop. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the following day, the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 61,000. ....updated 04/23/15 *bf updated 9/22/2017*cn

While changing lanes during an ice storm, the vehicle's back end let lose and the driver lost control and slide into the media at which time the vehicle was projected into the guardrail head on. neither front airbags deployed nor did any of the airbags deploy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and would not exceed 10 mph. the service engine, reduced engine power, and service stabilitrak warning lights illuminated. the contact managed to coast over to an emergency lane and shut the engine off. the vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

This car has been burning oil and i have had on three separate occasions in the past few months experienced the car stalling, or near stalling while driving or sitting idling in traffic at traffic light or stop sign. i have complained to the dealer and an independent mechanic both of which told me i hardly had any oil in the engine when checked. (i change my oil as recommended my car is maintained as it should be) my most recent experience was the most dangerous, i remote started my car on 1/31/15, i came outside to get in it and i could smell oil burning, the inside cabin smelled of burning oil/ fire like smell. i witnessed smoke coming from under the car at junction of pipe coming from engine area and muffler. i had my father come and check the car out with engine off my father popped the hood and when pulling the dipstick out to check the oil, the oil shot 2-3 feet in the air onto him and down the driver side wheel well of the car. my father could have been severely burned or had eye damage had in been any closer or standing on side of car when checking. i took the car to the dealership on 2/2/15 i told them what happened they kept the car and checked it, i got a call the same day telling me that the car had to have the pistons, valve cover and time and chain replaced, all covered by my power train warranty (thank god). i feel compelled to tell you this b/c it is very dangerous both for those driving and anyone on the road. i have read numerous complaints about this engine (4cyl) and it seems nothing is being done. i believe chevrolet should have a massive recall, because obviously something is very wrong! i do believe this has been part of another problem that have complained about early on when i first purchased the car it would, and continues to decelerate while driving, completely on its own and very randomly. this is an obvious safety concern. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v447000 (seats) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I was driving my 2011 chevrolet equinox and the message "engine power is reduced" displayed. the car slowed down to about 30 mph. then the message "service stabilitrack" displayed. i was able to pull into a parking lot and shut the vehicle down. i waited a minute and restarted and drove the vehicle 20 minutes and the problem re-occurred. it was sat afternoon, so the dealer was closed. i nursed the vehicle the rest of the weekend and took it to the dealer monday morning. the dealer says it is a bad throttle body before they even looked at the car, which tells me this is a common problem. the vehicle is unsafe to drive without the repair, so i had them do the service for $603 doing some research and speaking with some mechanic friends, this is a known problem that occurs between 50,000 - 60,000 miles and i feel should be covered under the powertrain warranty. if this had occurred at interstate highway speeds, it could have led to an accident. *tr

I was driving around 50 mph down a rural road when a message suddenly appeared saying no oil pressure, stop engine. i continued about a half mile to stop sign and engine quit as i was braking. would not re-start. i was stranded on the roadside. upon checking reason for no oil pressure i determined there was no oil in the engine, no visible leaks or drips on undercarriage of vehicle. engine apparently had ceased up. oil change indicator was at 44%, what happened to the oil. there were no oil spots on my garage floor. no low oil indicator light appeared on the dash panel prior to the stop engine warning. there was no knocking or lifter ticking sounds coming from the engine prior to indicate there was a low oil issue. 3.0 l v6. *tr

Transmission bangs when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear at slow speed. *tr

Driving at 55mph suddenly car decelerates and warning light flashes "engine power reduced"...cannot accelerate past 15 mph. service at chevy dealer diagnosis - throttle body needs replacement... concerned to have this sudden problem at highway cruising speeds. *tr

When you are driving the 2011 chevrolet equinox ltz and the vehicle goes into "engine power is reduced" mode the vehicle comes to a complete stop within 10 feet. you are unable to turn the steering wheel or continue to move forward in any way with the phrase service stabilitrack appearing right after. you can be driving slowly at 20-25 miles per hour or faster at 35-40 miles per hour and this is able to happen at any moment. total control of the vehicle is lost and the engine is unusable. chevrolet informed us that this is caused by a bad sensor in the throttle body. the sensor is unable to be replaced without replacing the entire throttle body. the vehicle is unusable without replacing the throttle body and the throttle body is not covered after the emissions warranty of 24,000 miles. from years 2006-2009 the throttle body was covered under the powertrain warranty at 100,000 miles. after researching the internet and speaking with local mechanics, it has been noted that multiple equinox drivers have had this issue and it always occurs between 50,000-60,000 miles. frankly the vehicle is unsafe and chevrolet does not care. something should be done to either include this faulty part in a 100,000 mile power train warranty (as the engine will not operate without it) or a recall should be established. in the event that an equinox is traveling at higher speeds (such as on a highway) the situation could potentially cause a fatal injury. video of this occurring will be provided upon request. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the engine light illuminated. the vehicle was coasted off of the road and shook constantly. the failure recurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the timing chain, fuel pump, and engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v447000 (seats). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Was driving about an hr check engine light came on reduced engine power came across screen could not get the car to drive even with gas pedal pushed all the way to the floor ran test code came up throttle body had to disconnect and reconnect battery to make of work again. cleaned throttle body found that the exhaust manifold broke in half and melted one 02 censor. never had problem again til 12/27/14 again the reduced power and check engine light came on once again it was the throttle body. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle restarted after numerous attempts. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new cam shaft sensor. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 63,996.

I tried to put the heater on and cold air came out. i replaced the thermostat and still had the same problem. *tr

This vehicle uses about 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles. with no warning from manufacturer or dealer and the recommended oil change at every 4 to 5 thousand miles, the oil level is gone by the time the oil change is due. this repeated action causes the cam position sensor to sludge up and become faulty. this in turn causes the motor to stall. there have been many complaints of the engine stalling on the highway. mine has stalled many times in city traffic. due to my driving skills i have avoided any accidents. it is only a matter of time before there are deaths attributed to this issue. although the manufacturer has been aware of this problem since 2007, it has not even gone as far as installing a low oil level sensor to help prevent this from happening. *tr

I received a recall notice in september 2014... gm recall 14271 after making numerous phone calls over the last 3 months to both the local chevy dealer and chevrolet customer assistance center there is still no part available to remedy this safety issue. the only response is the "parts are not available" and "we have no idea when they will be in." *tr

My 2011 chevy equinox started having trouble when starting the engine. i would start the car and all my emergency lights would start flashing. emergency blinkers, airbag service light, stability track and check engine light. i would start to drive and the car would just stall out. if i am driving below 10 miles an hour, the car will turn off. i was making a left turn and my car stalled out in the oncoming lanes almost causing an accident. i have been trying to get my car serviced for a while but all the chevy dealerships are booked solid around me. reading the other reviews it looks like this is a common problem. i feel very unsafe driving this vehicle and for a car to only be a couple years old, this should not be happening. *tr

On october 8,2014 [xxx] began to drive subject vehicle into our garage she experienced a sudden surge and the vehicle accelerated forward very rapidly. within a very short time she had traveled forward approximately 18 feet and crashed into the shelf, it was pushed into the garage wall damaging the shelf numerous items on the shelf and the wall behind it. behind the shelf is a wall between our garage and our kitchen. cabinets and a counter top , including a back splash in our kitchen. updated 12/01/14*lj updated 02/10/15 *bf updated 5/1/15 *js updated 9/7/2017*cn information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated several times and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to restart, but the failure progressed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

Air bag light came on and won't go off and won't stop dinging. no crashes, no sudden stops, 33,000 miles. this should be fixed by the dealers expense. *tr

While driving on interstate,windshield started to fog switched heat control to defog windshield and it did not switch, as visibility was reduced i was nearly involved in an accident.the defrost system still does not work. there was a recall for this same problem on 2010 models. contacted dealer and estimate was at least $400.00 to replace a $21.00 part vehicle warranty is expired. this is another gm safety issue and there should be a recall. *tr

I was turning left on a green light at the corner of argyle and oakleaf suntrust bank when the car slipped into neutral and i was stuck in oneway opposite traffic until i turned off the engine and restarted it and then was a ble to go into drive, i was almost in a serious accident with several cars. then i was traveling north on hwy 295 and i had it in cruise control and i could not get it to quit until i turned off the engine. the power train was slipping after i had taken it to the chevy dealer and they said it was fixed but less than a year later it started doing the same thing as before, slipping, making loud scratching noises.rubbing noises and it smelled funny like it was burning but there was no fire. *tr

First time owner of this vehicle. the end of june, 2014 began noticing that the gps would not save destinations when traveling, would have to reenter address anytime the ignition was turned off and back on. shortly after this, the clock stopped working, when the time was corrected, if would reset after ignition was turned off and back on to the incorrect time. the bluetooth also began randomly disconnecting and would not connect anymore. sept. 24th, the vehicle was brought to dealership where purchased to see what was wrong. owner was told the entire navigation system would have to be replaced, for quoted $1300. owner not satisfied, was told that it was a defect from the manufacturer, and that there was bad wiring. owner feels that gm should cover the defective part. if bad wiring exists, this could be a safety hazard. owner also found service bulletin pi-0285-d, which was consistent with the problems that had been occurring. due to the fact that the owner did not purchase an extended warranty, gm will only cover a percentage of the cost to replace the defective part. *tr

My wife purchased a 2011 chevy equinox with a window sticker stating a four cylinder engine. it had 1800 miles on the vehicle when purchased. we took the vehicle in to have the oil changed and found it has a six cylinder engine. how is this possible and who should i speak with at gm. i'm very concerned because of the terrible gas mileage and a six cyl engine was not shown on the paper work? *tr

While driving this being with a malfunctioning tcmp i was coming up on a light at about 45 mph and the brakes failed and upon impact the seat belt did not lock but actually let me move right into the steering wheel thus causing serious damage to my sternum and also breaking 2 ribs and my head cracked my windshield and the vehicle was totaled out by the insurance company who of course did not pay anything near what i did go figure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle hesitated and shook. the vehicle was restarted and the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the diagnosis was that the intake cam shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,724.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system displayed incorrect information. the monitoring system indicated that the rear passenger side tire pressure was low, but the contact discovered that the air pressure in the front passenger side tire was low. the failure occurred with both the driver and passenger side tires. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Sept.09,2014 while driving with my 11 year grandson the engine turned off! we fear for our lives. *tr

While driving the 2011 equinox will jerk or jump as if being hit from behind while attempting to accelerate between 2nd and 3rd gear. the check engine light will not turn off. the stability track light comes on and off periodically while in motion. when the car is being turned off it shakes as if the motor is going to fall out. i have to turn off the ac before turning the ignition switch to off position to decrease some of the shaking, yet it does not prevent it. furthermore while driving at approx.. 30-35mphs, the car jumps to 5th gear without allowing to accelerate any faster in the mist of traffic.the 2011 chevrolet equinox shakes and makes a wining noise while idling. it does so to the point where the hood is shaking. the car only has 54000 miles on it. also i have to constantly adjust the seatbelt while driving because it cuts into my neck which is very uncomfortable and a huge distraction. this car will now go forward in drive but it will not reverse.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated and all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. the contact discovered that oil dissipated rapidly. the dealer diagnosed that an oil consumption test needed to be done and was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 31,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the service air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 56,000.

My air bag light came on and stayed on. i just purchase the vehicle less than 90 days. they state the air bag was not under warranty. however, the tech states the tsb part in the passenger side is out in the air bag. i am sure the dealer knew of this issue when they did the diagnostic before the car was sold to me. they will not fix the vehicle @ their and expense and i am out of $541.00. i feel that this issues needs to be address and a recall down due to the complaints for air bag on file, and my money is refunded by the manufacturer . *tr

The service airbags light has been coming on for about 10,000 miles now- it is on and off.. we finally was able to get it to the dealer - dealer states there is a tsb about it but no recall so they will not fix it. we have standard warranty and an additional extended warranty and both say airbags and wiring are not covered. mechanic at dealer states that all of them have the same problem with the wiring connector and it is a 10 minute fix, but we would have to pay 350.03 to fix. i think this should be made a recall as everyone's' safety is at risk. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the repairs were unknown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 31,000. updated 10/02/14*lj the consumer stated the dealer advised the wiring under the seat for the airbags must be replaced. the dealer offered to pay half for the repairs. the miles for the warranty had not been exceeded but it was 3 months over the expiration date. the consumer feels the repairs should be fully covered due to the failure being a safety defect. updated 3/9/2015 *js

Trying to pass a truck at about 55 mph i stepped all the way down on the accelerator, only to see the rpm's race up high but no acceleration. i have taken my vehicle in six times to correct this problem, i have also contacted gm several times with this complaint, all to no avail. gm's answer is "we have your complaint documented". i have not bothered doing anything since sept 10, 2013, thinking that my problem may be a fluke. this past week i drove my son's 2012 chevy equinox (same configuration - 4 cyl, 6 spd transmission) from his duty station, over 1,000 miles to home. i have experienced the same problem with his vehicle. *tr

Columbia, sc-at least twice a month my ignition switch will not turn to the off position so that the key can be removed. i have to turn it back to on (it's not necessary to restart the car) and then back to off in order to remove the key. this began happening within a month after purchasing my new 2011 equinox. i took it to the dealer april 19, 2011, and they could not find the problem--"unable to duplicate." the problem continues, last occurring 6/25/14. also, during that same visit, i had reported that the a/c smelled like mold when i first turned it on. 6/27/14, it still smells like mold. as with the ignition, the dealer's service dept. could not determine the cause of the problem. the latest issue started around 21,000 miles. the engine, which had always run rough (i attributed this to the 4-cylinder engine) began shutting down when i slowed or stopped for traffic lights. i called my dealer and was asked where i purchased my gas and told to get some injector cleaner! i then googled my problem and learned that many others were experiencing the same situation with their 2011 equinoxes. i then called roadside assistance for a pickup and rode in the wrecker to the dealer, where i was greeted with disdain. i told the service advisor to google "equinox recall" and read the posts, and he said there was no recall (not yet, anyway!) i told him i knew that, but he should look at the many complaints similar to mine. the next morning he called to say that they had found a problem, the solenoid valve. he was a lot friendlier when i picked up my vehicle, his main concern being that i gave the service dept. a good review! no apology for treating me like i was crazy. i predict that the ignition and engine problems with the equinox will be gm's next recalls. maybe they need to advise their service advisors to read the online posts regarding their vehicles! *tr

Check airbag warning light came on. called dealer for apt ( took 10 days to get apt!). dealer quoted $781 for repair. have extended warranty - air bags not covered. is special order part, have to leave car at dealer for 1 or 2 days for repair. problem is faulty control module under front passenger seat, affecting all air bags. at the moment, none of the airbags are operational. dealer is del grande dealer group (chevy) in san jose, ca. have lodged complaint with them. *tr

While driving to work, i noticed that my service stabilitrak and abs lights came on. during this time, my vehicle lost power and i began to hear a severe grinding noise in my left front wheel. after getting to work, the vehicle sat over night. when i started it in the morning, i noticed that the above mentioned lights had come back on and the grinding noise and loss of power had started again. approximately a week earlier, i went in for an oil change and was told that there was no oil on the dipstick. this truck is only 3.5 yrs old and there is no sign of oil leaking or burning. there is absolutely no reason that this vehicle should be falling apart after 3.5 yrs. the abs/traction control issue is a severe safety issue that could result in an accident. *js

Power steering control module burned out in car as well as electric brake control module. *tr

Loss of power for a few seconds after accelerating,letting off of gas and re-accelerating. lag in engine/transmission response leads to potential accidents! has occurred multiple times. 4 cylinder. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, there was a sudden loss of acceleration as the wrench warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the throttle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. updated 10/24/14*lj updated 4/20/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the repairs were unknown. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 48,000.

This has occurred multiple times ant infrequent and unexpected intervals. it has been presented to dealerships multiple times without resolution. when trying to accelerate from a stop at an intersection, the motor will lag and/or drop in rpm similar to a manual transmission car. the lag creates a 1-2 second delay in the transmission propelling the vehicle forward or doing so at a speed that is constantly increasing. this occurs without regard to the amount that the accelerator peddle is depressed. this delay creates a significant delay that poses a safety hazard and has nearly resulted in multiple intersection collisions. *tr

After traveling on interstate at 75 mph the steering wheel sticks in the position it is in. when you try to move the steering wheel there is a resistance and then it breaks free from that position causing the vehicle to make abrupt movement either to the left or right depending on which way you were attempting to steer. it then works fine for awhile and will do the same thing again. *tr

I was double parked, with the gear in the parking position, talking to my cousin on a friday night. we talked for about one minute. i was trying to unload my car to take some groceries in the house. my trunk would not open. i tried to unlock the doors from the inside (drivers side) twice but the trunk still would not open. then i went around the passengers side with intentions on turning the car on & trying to unlock the doors that way, but as soon as i opened the door, the car began to roll backwards with my 12 month old son in it. the car was in park. i tried to switch gears (while still on the passengers side) but the gear was stuck. (all of this while running with the car) my cousin & i were holding on to the car as best as we could to try to slow it down to avoid the baby being injured or rolled completely away from us. then i thought to just try to get the baby out while she held on to the car to slow down the speed. as i was trying to unstrap the baby's seatbelt, my car swiped another car, tearing off the mirror & creating swipe marks, continued to roll backwards, then i managed to free my baby. as soon as i got him out, the car hit a pole, which slowed down the speed, then a truck which stopped it. i suffer multiple bruises to my right leg and we both suffer muscle pain throughout our bodies. *js

Have been told by two tire stores i need to replace my tires at 18000 miles due to cracking and wear. the tires are rated for 65000 miles. *tr

2011 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to vehicle suddenly stopped dead while driving and would not restart. *smd the consumer stated it took him 20 minutes, to get the vehicle started again.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the cruise control was activated at 60 mph when the vehicle exhibited an unexpected increase in acceleration. in addition, the engine rpms increased abnormally. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where the technician was unable to duplicate the acceleration failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 27,300 updated 06/27/14*lj

Vehicle has had inordinate transmission noise since around 10k mileage. while vehicle was idling, went into incredibly rough idle, vehicle shaking with warning message about stabilitrack error and vehicle shut down. while this initially happened while idling, it also happened numerous times at speeds from 20-50 mph as reported by spouse. after multiple trips to the dealer for unacceptable engine noise, engine shutting off and cel illumination (separate issue that has also never been remedied), an issue with the timing chain and fuel pump was alluded to and that a "fix" for this would be available in late spring of 2013. fuel pump and timing chain replaced at no charge that summer, but similar symptoms continued. loud, rough idle, intermittent vehicle shutdowns. eventually took to another dealer who stated it was a throttle body issue and that this somehow was not covered by powertrain warranty even though this "used" to be part of the transmission, it somehow no longer is on newer models. after a $500+ repair, issue hasn't recurred in last 3 months (so far), but cel still illuminates during wet conditions (which both dealers cannot seem to fix). i feel this vehicle has been a lemon since about 10k miles and continues to be so. we only own chevy's but between this vehicle and our apparently dangerous '05 cobalt, we can no longer afford to put our trust in chevy and will need to seek out other vehicle manufacturers. it is apparent chevy only cares about the money we can funnel to them for buying american. that will stop with the next vehicle purchase this summer when we turn in the cobalt (for probably next to nothing due to its new safety reputation). i mention this info as we really want to put our faith, trust and money into an american car corportation like chevy and have been overly patient with them. no longer...others need to know about these issues. *tr

On numerous occasions this winter, the vehicle displayed the message "engine powering down" & "service stabilitrak" while i was driving 65 mph at night on a very busy highway during rush hour commutes. when this happens, engine slows and the vehicle comes to a crawl within minutes - barely enough time to find a place to pull off the highway. when i shut off the engine, all electrical ceased, and emergency flashers would not work. allowing the vehicle a 5 minute break then restarting (resetting the computer) fixes the problem. i researched this on the internet, and there are many equinox owners complaining about this very thing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the volume on the radio decreased independently and then the radio volume increased to the maximum limit. the interior lights flickered on and off and the engine stalled without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they were unable to determine the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 48,000.

Engine loss of power, with service engine light illumination and reduced engine power message while driving on interstate highway when under 5 deg. f at night.. onstar advised to stop driving the vehicle due to engine damage concern and potential fire. drove vehicle in "limp mode" direct to servicing dealership, dealer advised of engine code p2135 and stated vehicle required a "throttle body" replacement (same as onstar), at a full parts & labor cost of almost 500.00 dollars. dealer stated that this repair is no longer covered under gm's powertrain warranty (yet is a p-code and is obviously powertrain related as it is the throttle body) or the emissions warranty. not only is the failure mode dangerous, so is the vehicle response to the condition (reduced power). not having the issue covered by warranty of some type makes it even worse. *tr

This vehicle has never gotten anywhere near the advertised epa estimated gas mileage. i have over 20000 miles on it now and have only averaged around 23 mpg on the highway in eco mode. this really should be considered false advertising. i bought the vehicle mainly because of the estimated 30 mpg. really disappointed in gm at this point. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle began shaking violently as the entire instrument panel illuminated followed by the vehicle stalling. the failure was recurring however, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. updated 05/27/14*lj updated 7/29/17 *cn updated 08/22/2017 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the engine restarted after two hours. the failure recurred twelve times and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for each occurrence. the repairs that were performed on the vehicle were unknown but the failure persisted after each repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Engine loss of power, with service engine light illumination and service traction control message. drove vehicle home in "limp mode" before taking to servicing dealership, the following tuesday. dealer performed balance chain repair under manufacturer special warranty letter. afterwards, dealer advised of engine code p2135 and stated vehicle required a "throttle body" replacement, at a full parts & labor cost of $583.00. dealer stated that this repair is no longer covered under gm's powertrain warranty. multiple online posts indicate that this same loss of engine power issue has occurred with vehicles traveling at freeway speeds, which will be mush more dangerous. *tr

While making a right hand turn, the steering wheel locked, almost causing an accident. i had to slam on the brakes and fiddle with the steering wheel until it finally unlocked and i was able to drive the car home. when i arrived home and took the key out of the ignition, i noticed it was bent. i immediately called malouf chevrolet where i purchased the car, took it in the next day for service, they claimed they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle. i did have to purchase a new key in which i was charged $80.72. then monday night 3/10/14, i went shopping, returned to my vehicle, inserted my key and could not turn the car on, it was locked up again. i have an auto start on my vehicle which i used and then was able to turn the key in the ignition. *tr

I got a warning that said service airbags. i brought my car in and they found out it was the passenger air bag. they reset the sensor and it never came back and so they said it was fine. about a week went by and the light came on and then disappeared again. i called and they said they would need it for 3 days and it could cost quite a lot of money. when i read all the reports of others who had seen this signal it seems very similar because it doesn't stay on. i have read that it could be a seat belt trigger or caused by the heat, but i am very concerned as this is certainly something that is a safety concern. my car is also under 60,000 miles and this shouldn't be a concern at this point. please advise if there has been other issues with this. i am hearing about many myself. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the engine stalled while driving 70 mph. the dealer replaced the camshaft position sensor and the electronic control module; however, the contact was concerned that the failure might recur. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was not available. *tr

Bought the equinox new in april 11 for my daughter. had it about 6 +/- months and started having problems with it. it would loose power all of a sudden and engine light would come on and steering would become extremely hard to do. have taken it to the dealership many many times since then all for the same reasons. the vehicle stalls while driving and looses power. i have been lucky so far with no accidents. i am having to take it to the dealer again for the same reasons. now there is a problem with the vehicle using a lot of oil. the dealership has replaced the transmission once, replaced alot of fuses and worked on the engine several times. there are still problems. i think, gm needs to do something about fixing this vehicle and all the others that are having the same problems. from what i have read on the internet, there are a lot of owners out there having the same problems. nhtsa, how many complaints does it take to have a recall done...? *tr

Good evening, 6 years ago i had a chevy cobalt and experienced that situation. my vehicle powered itself off and the steering wheel locked up and i went straight for a wall inside a parking garage. later that year i received a recall for the vehicle. now i have a 2011 chevy equinox and the same thing happened. the only difference was i was on a four lane highway and my vehicle powered off and the steering wheel locked. thank god no one was behind me and i didn't get knocked off the street or even worse killed. i took the car into the dealership only to find out they couldn't find anything wrong and my concern was something unheard. i expressed to them my concern of that happening on a crowded highway or an expressway. when i took my car into the dealership they said that they couldn't find anything wrong with it. i dropped my vehicle off there and left it for a day. when i called the dealership the following day before getting off they told me my car was ready i went to pick it up and they had me waiting for 30 minutes. when i inquired about what was taking so long the service manager replied that the mechanic was back there making love to my car. i couldn't find any humor in the situation because this is a very serious issue.before i was nonchalantly brushed off and told if it happens again to bring it into the dealership. i couldn't get gm corporate office to understand how serious this issue. it wasn't till now that i realized that others are also experiencing this issue with gm and it is unfortunate that lives have been lost. thank you for all you all do. please email me back if you can. *tr

First off, sometimes my vehicle when in park acts like it may turn off, but doesn't. can hear/feel the vibrations like its about to. secondly, the main reason i'm on this page, the a/c. it just stopped working out of the blue and making a noise. i take it in and told the condenser has a leak and needs replaced as well as the condenser which is making the noise. wow, quoted from one place $1,084 the other place i only got a quote on the condenser of $424.. no telling what the compressor will be. after looking online and seeing so many equinox vehicles having ac issues i hoped there was a recall on the parts, unfortunately not the case. 2011 and need a new condenser and compressor for a/c wow!! car shaking like its gonna die... wow!! this vehicle was purchased about a year and half ago.. and having to sink in over $1000 for these replacements! no telling what the engine vibration during idle is from, going to have that checked out soon. oh and one other thing, when a tire is low, it appears to shows up backwards on the screen. *tr

I was driving on a residential street going 30 mph. all of a sudden there was a engine clunk ( 4 cyl) and then rapid deceleration with the engine running very rough. of course the warning lights came on. the next day i drove to the dealership several miles away and was lucky to get there as the vehicle was running so badly. the dealership will make the throttle body repair, change some sensors and fool with the timing belt, but the bottom line is the safety issue. reviewing the prior complaints, it was scary hearing about those having problems on the interstates. yes, something needs to be done by general motors. recalled these vehicles for inspection. someone is going to get killed. the lady at the dealership had the gaul to say, "didn't you have the throttle body cleaned when you got your oil changed".i said lady, i have no idea what a throttle body is and if it is so important, then the dealer should do it automatically. good luck, it will cost me $400.00, they said today. who knows what tomorrow will bring. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the brakes failed to engage while attempting to park. the brake pedal became stuck to the floorboard and caused the driver to crash into a window. the driver was able to engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic but was unable to generate a failure code. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 10,000.

Cruising along at 65 mph on highway when service stabilitrak light along with reduce engine power came up on the dash. i lost engine power and went from 65 mph to 15 mph. i was able to pull onto an exit ramp. i quickly pulled over & parked the car. shut the car off & waited about 1 min & turned the car back on. the stabilitrak & the reduce engine power cleared off my dash but the check engine light stayed on. then was able to merge back into traffic & pick up the 65 mph speed. i was worried that it would happen again when i had to cross oncoming traffic. when i got in my car later, the service engine light had even turned off, but on the way home it happened again. took it to the shop and was told it was a throttle body/solenoid issue & that it needs replaced. they told me it isn't covered under the pt warranty. as others have also said, i'm seeing a number of people with this same issue & wondering why this isn't a recall? it's very unsafe especially cause you don't know when its going to happen. if your doing 65-70 mph on a highway & there are cars close to you & the vehicle decides to do this, you and your family are going to get killed. *tr

I have had problems with my 2011 chevrolet equinox since the day i got it but yesterday was the worst. the engine all of a sudden stalled on the highway and i had to pull off the road. i just had it in the shop last week and had the fuel pump and timing chain replaced. i was able to get my car home only able to drive 40 mph. this morning i was going to try to get it to work to be closer to someone who could check the code out on it but as i was going down the road it completely stalled out and i barely got off the road before the engine cut out all together. i have read numerous forums of customer with the same vehicle having the same problem. this is a safety issue and gm needs to address it. the shop is saying that if it's the fuel throttle body which is what i suspect they will not cover it under warranty. from what i understand there was a bulletin put out on this issue and it was covered for awhile on the powertrain warranty but they pulled the bulletin and no longer cover it. i need help. gm knows they have issues with this vehicle but they will not do anything about it. *tr

I came to a stop and car began to shake, reduced engine power and service stabilitrak light came on. i pressed gas to go and car would not go out of 1st gear, stayed at about 15 mph. less than 1 mile from home so made it home and parked it. started again the next day, no problems and drove most of the week with no issues. same thing happened yesterday again and i pulled over 3 different times to restart to make it to my destination. took car to dealership, they called today and said the throttle body needed to be replaced, it was not covered on power train and would be $500 to repair. from what i have gathered looking online, this appears to be a very common problem and sounds like a recall needs to be done. i am currently trying to get assistance to cover repair cost. this is a very dangerous situation as i was on the expressway when it happened once and it was terrifying to go from 60 to about 30 in 30 seconds when cars all around me are going 60 and 70 mph. *tr

Sensors for the throttle control went out causing reduced engine power in sub zero weather at a stop. this made for hazardous driving in rush hour traffic as it was difficult to get the car above 15 mi per hr especially up any slight incline when the normal speed limit was 45 and every one is annoyed they are being slowed down. *tr

I was stopped at stoplight at 8pm the car shook as i started to turn left and the stability control light came on then low power engine light came on in my 2011 equinox. the car powered down to 2 mph, it would not accelerate so i turned into a parking lot, shut the car off and turned it back on same thing happened again. i called onstar and had the car towed to phillips chevrolet (great service) in frankfort, il. the service manager called and told me that the throttle body had to be replaced. i had the extended warranty so the cost was $100.00 to me, without the warranty it would have been $600.00 to fix. i asked if he has replaced many throttle bodies in this model car he said quite a few. the car was fixed. i emailed chevrolet and asked how many throttle bodies have been replaced in all cars, they said no recalls on this car. i was unsatisfied with their answer, that was not my question. chevrolet called me back and said that a person would call me about my concern. they called and told me the same story, no recalls and the dealer could have been lying to me, which made me upset. i asked to speak with a supervisor and he told there were no records kept of how many throttle bodies have been replaced, which i do not believe. he also told me about a fuel pump problem that chevy would fix only if my car had a problem and a chain belt problem that could a cause serious problem to the engine if the car showed symptoms. i was not happy with that answer either. i will take my car in for a chain belt and fuel pump check now that i am aware of the potential problem. the supervisor told me that i would have to contact your agency about my concern. i would like an answer to my original question, how many throttle bodies have been replaced in chevrolet cars? why did this happen and will a recall be issued? thank you. *tr

Started accelerating & when i got to 55 mph the vehicle started losing power rapidly & service stabilitrak light along with reduce engine power came up on the dash. i went from 55 mph to 20 mph within seconds. i was able to pull onto the side of the road. i tried to merge back onto the highway but was unable to go faster then 16 mph. i quickly pulled back over & parked the car. shut the car off & waited about 1 min & turned the car back on. the stabilitrak & the reduce engine power cleared off my dash but the check engine light stayed on. i then was able to merge back into traffic & pick up the 65 mph speed. i continued to work & had no other issues until i pulled into my work parking lot. that's when the stabilitrak & reduce engine power came back on & i lost power again. i parked the car & called the dealership. they told me to bring the vehicle in. it didn't duplicate the issue the whole way to dealership. the next day they called me to let me know they replaced a sensor & updated the computer with software. i drove the vehicle & it seemed fine. week later had the same issue. got about 5 mins into my trip & was on the interstate going 60 & all of a sudden the service stabilitrak & the reduce engine power light came back on & the vehicle dropped my speed of 60 to around 17 mph quickly. thankful that no one was close behind me when this happened. i got off an exit & pulled into a parking lot. called the dealership. this time they sent a flat bed out to get vehicle. they called & said it was a throttle body issue & that it needs replaced. they told me it isn't covered under the pt warranty. i'm seeing a number of people with this same issue & wondering why this isn't a recall? it's very unsafe especially cause you don't know when its going to happen. if your doing 65-70 mph on a highway & there are cars close to you & the vehicle decides to do this, you are in big trouble. *tr

The stabilitrak and engine warning lights on our 2011 equinox have come on unexpectedly multiple times. when this occurs the car vibrates and looses power. the first time this happened was on the freeway, creating a dangerous situation as i was suddenly unable to maintain speed. i brought the car to the dealer for repair at a cost of $200, however two weeks later the problem recurred, again while driving on the freeway. once again i brought the car in for service. i also contacted gm. both the gm representative and the chevy dealer acknowledged that this problem has occurred many times and admitted that they have not yet determined a definitive cause or solution. and while gm covered $300 of the second repair, it still cost us $100. we are now out $300 in repairs so far for this defect with no guarantee that the problem is fixed. we no longer trust this car. this is a potentially dangerous defect that needs to be addressed. *tr

Check engine light came on, had autozone run on computer, came back code p0011, found recall on code in 2011(11195a), car is doing same thing as recall stated, i called gm and they said it was not part of recall, i explained problem and they would not tell if part was under warrenty, all they said was take to dealer. gm told me so es vins were recalled, but not all, couldn't tell me why this one was not recalled even though it is doing same thing.

Air bags did not deploy at or above the mfg. thresholds.which caused for no air bag deployment and significant facial trauma on the steering wheel. seat belt pretenstioners also did pretension causing the upper torso to go forward and cause the facial trauma on the steering wheel. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the engine stalled without warning while driving at various speeds. the contact was able coast onto the shoulder and restart the engine. the engine exhibited a loud, abnormal noise at start-up. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact was advised that the fuel pump, timing chain, actuator and engine oil was contaminated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 38,400.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, engine power was suddenly lost. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

I have had many problems with my 2011 chevy equinox that started occurring about a year after i purchased it. the main concerns are the engine noise and how rough it runs, feeling as though i am being rear-ended in traffic (when moving forward from a complete stop it lurches forward, giving the feeling of being hit), rough start up (sounds like an old car at times) and the car stutters when accelerating (almost feels like it wants to stall out). i do not feel safe in this car now and have read that many others are experiencing the same issues. i have taken it four times giving them the same description each time at which they state that they cannot replicate these issues. they keep my car for hours and do nothing to it. i am a single mom so i can't leave my car without it causing major issues for me as i have to take my son to and from school. i received a letter from gm stating that there is an issue with the fuel pump and engine balance chain and describes what my vehicle is doing now-i believe i have engine damage and i am worried that i will end up breaking down on the side of the road at some point or worse stall out and end up in an accident! in addition to the engine problems there is a problem with the defroster, it just doesn't clear the windows fast enough, on going problems with the stereo (makes a static, distorted sound with the usb port) and the drivers side squeaks because it rubs up against the middle console. it is very frustrating because the problems are intermittent. i am hoping that enough people complain about this safety issues with regard to the engine and cause gm to deal with it appropriately! we should not feel afraid that our new car will break down on us, especially with our children in the vehicles! *tr

I received a letter from chevrolet (july 2013) explaining that there are issues with numerous engine parts, particularly the fuel pump and balance chain. chevrolet stated that they are extending my power train warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first. i have had the balance chain replace twice already. i am concerned that the condition with the fuel pump could cause a fire or serious engine damage. the letter from chevrolet states: "in addition, the fuel pump plunger shaft seal may wear and allow fuel to leak into the crankcase, which would illuminate the malfunction indicator light. this can cause run-on and/or the engine to run rough". i would assume that the engine and oil in the equinox would reach very high temperatures when they have been operated for a period of time. the introduction of fuel into the crankcase and engine could possibly ignite. also the failure of the balance chain could cause engine failure under some driving conditions that could leave the car inoperable, causing an accident. i believe chevy should be held accountable for the defective parts and potential danger their failure could cause. chevrolet should be directed to issue a recall to replace these defective parts.. *tr

As i was driving down the interstate, my vehicle took a hard sharp right while i was in the left lane. if a car had been beside me i would of crashed. i thought i had a flat tire so, i pulled over and checked the tires and all were fine. as i got back on the interstate my vehicle kept pulling right. when i stopped at a stop sign to make a left i could barely turn the steering wheel. i was able to make it home after much " man handling" with my 5 year old and 3 year old in the vehicle with me. my children were crying. i have previously read about this issue on the internet. i hope a recall will be issued soon and i don't understand why one has not been issued thus far. my husband and i bought the equinox because we previously had a camry that accelerated on me while my children were in the car. what has happened to car safety? i am beginning to not feel safe in any vehicle. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Received notice from chevrolet 2.4l engine may contain 2 parts subject to premature failure due to wear. failure of either part has potential to render vehicle inoperable and cause major engine damage. chevrolet's proposed fix is for owner to drive vehicle to failure and then deliver it to a dealer and they will repair at no charge. owners should not be subjected to the personal safety risk of being stranded on the side of the road late at night or on some deserted highway. chevrolet's proposed solution is totally unacceptable; the defective parts should be replaced before someone is hurt while waiting for help. *tr

So my traction control an abs light goes off an i take it to the dealer to have it diagnosed, and it appears my left wheel sensor is faulty and can cause lock up in breaks and decreased power. turns out to be a common problem on all chevy equinox models.there have been various complaints and nothing is being done about it as i see this as a major accident waiting to happen,please take this into consideration. *tr

Vehicle started making a loud "ticking" noise from the engine, seems like it was coming from two locations. at first i thought it was low octane gas causing the lifters to tick. i keep my car meticulously and on the next refuel filled it with 93 octane, still the ticking continued, and in time became louder. i took it to the dealership and they only put a noise reducer over the fuel injection area. this problem didn't exist at the time of purchase nor a year ago. this is obviously a faulty part of poor engine design. i have read other posts of individuals having to have their timing chain replaced. the dealership only placed a reducer for the noise but never fixed the problem. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the air conditioner malfunctioned. the contact mentioned that whenever she attempted to activate the a/c, it would blow hot air. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the condenser, expansion valve and the compressor were defective. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 40,000.

Equinox with 4 cylinder engine has not worked properly since purchased in july 2011. engine made loud noise each time started. returned to dealer several times for problem with no results. in may 2013, engine stalled several times and engine light came on. dealership replaced cam intake but will not guarantee that future problems may occur. additionally, this vehicle currently has another issue that may be related to the brake system - whining noise. dealer has not repaired yet. will continue to return to dealership repair shop. this vehicle should be recalled. *tr

Let me take 5 minutes of your time to tell you a story that might be also experienced by other equinox drivers. about 18 months ago, every time i would get into my wife's equinox, which is under my name, i would start a fight with her, because the car would smell humid and will prompt asthma attacks. especially when she would pick me up from the airport, the car would smell like an old wet-rug. i would turn the air conditioner higher and the small would be worst, so i would get mad at her and asked her to send the car to the cleaning and also asked the orally chevrolet to change the air filters. for 18 months my wife and kids would smell the same chemical, not knowing that it was caused by a leak from the air compressor, which was letting poison freon gas into the suv. plus i would get so angry at my wife for the humid smell not knowing that it was not her fault. i hardly would drive the equinox, because the moment i would turn the air, i would stop breathing as the gas will spark an asthma attack. finally, our air-system stopped working and we took the suv to the shop where the condenser has been replace and the smell as an old-rug and asthma attacks are not gone. my worry, for 18 months, my kids and wife go to breathe freon a highly toxic gas, which gave me asthma attacks. i would like if more drivers are sending complaints about freon getting inside their equinox. this is a health issue that should not happened to consumers. *tr

I was driving back from work back in january 2013 and i stopped my car at the traffic light. when the light turned green, i began to drive again, but the engine shut off. restarted the engine, stopped at the next traffic light, and the engine stopped again when i tried to drive after the light turned. this happened three times. i took to the dealership and they performed a diagnosis and could not find anything, but recommended me to do the fuel induction and fuel injection service because of the carbon built up. i questioned them why the carbon built up so quickly (25k miles) for this car while the other cars i had owned do not have the carbon built up until much later time and mileage. the deal told me that it is normal for the carbon built up that early. i end up have the oil changed and left the dealer. since 5/27/13, the same problem occurred again. after it occurred at least once every week for three weeks, i took it to another dealer. after diagnosis, a code of p0011 intake camshaft position performance: found oil level (the print out was cut short). i was told the engine oil was 2&1/2 quarts short, but could not find any leaking. i asked if it might be an internal oil combustion, and was advised to change the oil, come back after 1000 miles to perform oil consumption test. i questioned the service rep why the engine oil is so low after 5 month and 6k miles. he said that it is normal. i agreed to change the oil and do the oil consumption test. i called the gm customer service for advise, she talked with me and the service rep in the dealership, and advised me to wait after the 1000 mile test. i am nervous because this is a repeated problem. i need the car to go to work everyday and the engine might stop again and an accident may happen, in the mean time, all i can do is taking the risk and hope nothing dangerous will happen. *tr

I was driving down a major interstate decreasing my speed from 55 to 40. the car continued to decrease the speed without intervention from me. i applied gas to increase the speed and the car would not go above 5 miles although the gas pedal was pushed to the floor. i coasted to the left side of road waited to clear traffic and changed several lanes going 5 miles an hour. it was frightening. i had the car towed and after the dealership performed their analysis stated it needed an oil change. you got to be kidding!! how stupid does this dealership think i am - just brushing off this problem. this is the second time this has happened to me. the engine runs very rough and loud. today, in another location there was a terrible accident with a car and 2 tractor trailers. the news person stated the car just began to slow down without any apparent cause and stopped. this sounds what happened to me. chevy needs to explain and fix the problem. i don't trust this vehicle. *tr

When driving vehicle at slow-mid speeds (less than 30 mph), it loses power. it appears that the transmission is not in gear and engine bogs down. vehicle had to be pulled off to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted. problem is intermittent and the dealer has made 3 repairs to address the issue, however it still occurs. last service was 6-5-13, problem happened again 6-14-13. overall this has occurred approximately 10 times since buying the vehicle in feb. 2011. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the driver and passenger side air bags deployed erroneously. the contact suffered injuries to the back, neck and fingers from the inadvertent deployment. the vehicle was neither repaired nor diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 33,000.

Took my car in for service because the car was shaking, and rattling while driving, loss of engine power. eventually the engine stalled and stalled several times upon restarting the engine. the service team said they needed to replace an o2 sensor. since then the car is still stalling and riding rough but does not happen as often. service department keeps telling me they are not able to ?reproduce the problem?. so far the car has stalled on me 4 times in less than a week after being the in shop twice for the same problem. a car with less than 45,000 miles should not be doing this !! this poses a danger to the public and my family if it stalls and i am unable to get the car off the road in time to avoid an accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle seized in reverse and the brakes continuously slipped. also, the contact mentioned that whenever making a turn, the vehicle would make a loud popping noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. the technician diagnosed that the clutch was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any additional assistance. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 700 and the current mileage was 1,500. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and hesitated to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. a diagnostic was performed by a dealer, who stated that the high pressure fuel pump was leaking gasoline into the motor oil. the vehicle was repaired. the details of the repair were unknown. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 11,000. the current mileage was 11,100. updated 7/15/13 *cn

I drove the 2011 equinox to the gym parking lot, from unpaved to a paved parking lot. i drove slowly with the speed about 5-8 mph, while looking for a parking space . suddenly, the air bag in front of me, and the other air bags deployed with a bad smell. my right arm and hand were injured and bleeding, and my index finger was hurting. the next day, i found more blueness in both arms, and they were swollen, and my index finger was still hurting. the police officer told me this was not a car accident, and he was not supposed to give a report. i contacted chevrolet the same day, 04/02/13. a third party inspector did an inspection on 04/08/13 and sent the report to the company. the reason i bought this car was for its size that seemed more safe than a small car. i don't understand. 1. how and why the air bags deployed with no car accident? 2. why all the side air bags deployed with only the driver in the car and no one in the back seat? 3. from my understanding, the air bags are supposed to protect people in a car accident, not injure the driver without a car accident. 4. in this situation, the air bag hurt the driver, would i be able to use this car to drive on a rough road or a country road? i was informed to call a number. i called the number twice and left messages. voice message stated, i would be contacted by a case manager within 24 hours. but, more than 24 hours had passed, and no one contacted me. my car is still at the chevrolet dealer. please help me, and also help the company to make safe cars for consumers.

I was driving down the road and my 2011 chevy equinox just stalled on me. it restarted and ran fine. a few weeks later it did the same thing. in january 2013 it stalled on me 6 times within a short period. i was able to take it to the dealer. they replaced my camshaft actuators. within 3 weeks of having those replaced, the car started stalling on me again. again i took the equinox to the dealer. this time they replaced the solenoid valves. the car has not stalled on me since that time, but it does run rough and the engine misses when i drive down the road. i believe it is only a matter of time until it begins to stall again. the cruise has actually turned off because of the engine missing. i feel the car is unsafe because you do not know when it is going to stall. i am afraid that i will be rear-ended when it stalls or it will stall when i pull out into traffic. i am afraid to take the car very far from home for fear of getting stranded. i feel this is a real safety issue. *tr

On 18 dec 2012 the car lunged forward while exiting a parking lot. ten minutes later the car lost all power on a busy highway. i could not steer the car to the shoulder of the road. . . . the car was dead. police arrived to warn me of being in a very dangerous spot. i was towed by aaa to the dealership where the car was purchased. service at the dealership = oil/filter change. odometer - 9778. the old problem recurred today 22 feb 2013. odometer 10329 sluggishness, slow response to acceleration, died twice in reverse, and general undependable. i'm afraid to drive the car. it is a hazard on the road. please help. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the camshaft actuator needed to be replaced. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions for the failure but to no avail. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 4,500 and the current mileage was 47,000. updated 03/20/13*lj updated 04/02/13*lj updated 04/19/2013 *js

When trying to merge into traffic at a low speed i had to stop due to the car in front of me stopping. when i applied the brakes, the brakes started pulsing and i had no stopping abilities until i hit the car infront of me. again the same situation occurred, i was merging into traffic at a low speed when the car infront of me slams their brakes and i follow my applying my brakes. again the brakes pulsed and the car did not stop. the second time i had more than two car spaces between myself and the other car when the brakes were applied. the road conditions for both incidents were clear and no visible liquid on the road. each time the brakes were applied when the vehicle was shifting through the gears. *tr

I bought my 2011 equinox late 2011. i have had problems on and off with the engine. first it started making an awful racket whenever it was first started. sometimes only once a week or so, sometimes 2-3 times a day. christmas day 2012, while loading the vehicle with gifts and such i had started it so that it would be warm when we were done. but before we were done the car started to sputter and act like it was out of fuel. i turned it off and after i restarted it ran fine but engine light was on. light went off after about 50 miles. from christmas 2012 to february 20, 2013 that sputtering happened occasionally and then turned into a little worse of an issue and my engine power reduced message started coming on and i'd have to stop and restart the car before it would quit.the car would be 'sputtering' or feel as though i was running out of gas. it got to where when the engine power reduced message came on, before i could even pull over to shut it off the 'sputtering' was so bad that my check stabilitrac message would come on too. i noticed that my mpg had went down also. 2-20-13, i parked the car and didn't drive it again until the dealership could look at it. i took it to the dealership on 2-26-13 and i got it back today 2-28-13. they replaced the throttle body and some of the wiring for the throttle body and it runs like a dream (so far anyway). in fact, i'm not sure that it ever ran this well the entire time i've owned it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an unknown warning light illuminated stating the vehicle was reducing power then the vehicle reduced speed independently and would not go faster than 20 mph. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired because the part was on backorder . the manufacturer was notified and stated they were looking for a part to repair her vehicle but offered no other assistance. the failure and current mileage was 83,000.

Purchased this 2011 equinox lt 4 cy on 4/25/2011. after a few months it started hesitating and stalling and a check engine code p0011. so on 7/15/2011 i took it to the dealer and they replaced the intake cam solenoid and oil. seemed better but still hesitated once in a while so i brought back on 9/27/2011 and the dealer said they could not duplicate.we lived with the hesitation until 2/11/2013 when it starting running bad and stalled a couple times and the check engine light came on with a p0011 code again. this time i took it to another dealership because it was closer and they test both actuator solenoids and at the time of the test they where both working. they checked the debris screens and there was no debris to affect the operation of the actuator. so with no other information about the problem they said the oil was dirty, even though the oil had less than 2500 miles and the computer life oil sensor said i was at 64%. and they stated that the oil did not read on the dip stick. my suv with 24k miles and less than 2500 miles on since a oil change had burned over a quart and a half of oil. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the headlights failed and powered back on independently without warning. additionally, the windshield wipers and the anti-theft device independently powered on without warning. the service tire pressure monitor warning light was also illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised that the body control module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 48,000.

While driving at 50 mph, the check stabilization system light came on. next, the engine cut power without warning. i had the car towed to the dealership and i was told the car needs a new throttle body. however, the part is back ordered and nobody can tell me when it will be available. apparently there is a national shortage. i was just fortunate that another car was not behind me when the engine cut power. i have called gm about this issue. my concern is that this will happen again even if i replace the throttle body. *tr

2011 chevy equinox. consumer writes in regards to automatic transmission failure. *smd the consumer stated on two occasion, the automatic transmission failed to re-engage while making a slow rolling turn from a center turning lane into a driveway. in both situation, the engine continued to operate normally, but the transmission did not engage leaving the vehicle stalled in the path of oncoming traffic. in each situation, the vehicle need to be placed in park, shut of and then re-started in order for the vehicle to move out of the traffic lane. the first incident happened in september 2012 and the second occurrence happened on february 6, 2013. the dealer examined and tested the vehicle and found no problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled. the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact was not aware of the repair necessary to correct the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

These vehicles need to be recalled by gm - they have a serious engine defect which cause excessive oil consumption and dangerous performance of the vehicle. the vehicle will stall at any given time or not respond so pulling out into traffic is extremely dangerous. they are in the process of replacing my engine however after much research in most cases this does not fix the problem. i am fortunate to have a dealer that is responsive to my complaints - however that is not the case for most. there are people out there fighting to have the situation resolved but have made no progress. i requested gm terminate my lease as i will not place my children in this vehicle any longer, they refused. i have a light at the end of my tunnel as i leased, but so many people who purchased these vehicles do not as the problem is so well know and documented they are unable to trade them in at a decent value. it is a sin that they are not forced to recall these unsafe vehicles. i am assuming they are waiting for a fatality. i have been denied that ability to speak with a district manager at gm as the resolution provided by the lower level employees was not acceptable. at this point i am not sure where to turn. i will be placing the vehicle in my garage once the engine is replaced and buying another vehicle as to not endanger myself or others. *tr

The steering wheel will "stick" when traveling in a straight line. when you go to make a slight correction, it will take extra effort to move the wheel due to this "sticking". this is the third time i have taken it to the dealer. the first time was corrected by replacing the steering gear. second time was to replace the replacement steering gear due to a code error. it is now back into the dealer due to the same sticking again. this happens usually happens at higher highway speeds, but it happened at a lower speed (35 mph) during a snow storm and caused my vehicle to slide slightly sideways. no accident occurred, but i believe it is just a matter of time. *tr

2011 chevy equinox navigation unit defaults to washington and clocks resets hours off regular time everytime you turn on the car. others complaining about same problem and supposedly dealers have a nav software update for a fee. i believe consumers shouldn't pay for a fix on a widespread defective product. same problem reported on gmc terrain. *tr

Bought 2011 equinox on may 14,2011, on june 6,2011 with only 1675 miles returned vehicle to dealership due to making noise upon starting. best i can make out on work order: code 314 diagnostic scan &r&i&r starter & reposition & torque bolts. returned on sept 1, 2011 for same problem. told there was a recall and had to reprogram engine control module. was better for awhile, but kept getting worse till it sounded like a diesel engine starting. just figured this was maybe normal and we would have to just live with it. final took back to another dealership on 8-2-12. replaced water pump and balance shaft timing chain,tensioner, crank shaft balancer bolt and cam shaft actuator bolts. engine light came on 8-18-12, tech said had a leak in vac. hose. returned vehicle on 9-7-12 for diesel sounding noise again. parts ordered to be put on 9-10-or 9-11-12. don't' think this will fix problem, but it is what gm has recommended to do. also had issue with speaker in frnt passenger door. had to take vehicle 4 different trips for them to determine where static noise was from. so loud at times it was difficult to hear radio. finally replaced speaker and has worked fine since. also have noticed when stopped and start to accelerate there would be a hesitation. thought it was just not having foot on pedal good, but after reading about stalling issues-wonder if this is what is happening. really considering trading this vehicle in-but wonder if we would get true value of car once they see what all has been done and problems. isn't there some compensation gm can give to owners. would never recommend this vehicle to anyone. *tr

I was driving north bound in lane 3 traffic was stopped at red light. i went to applied the brake to slow down and stop nothing happen as i was getting real close to a stopped car my foot remained on brake pedal again nothing i made a split decision to try to drive between cars in lane 2 and 3 instead of rear ending the stopped vehicle. i sideswiped 3 cars and only then did i come to a stop. my vehicle sustained alot of damage compare to the other cars. when this 2011 chevy equinox is fixed i will not keep it due to this problem with the braking system. i would fear that it would happen again. it is an unsafe car in my opinion. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the memory seat positions were preset and recognized how to set the seats by the electronic memory key fob when inserted into the ignition. the contact stated that when she inserted her key into the ignition, the memory seat was set based on the other driver's saved seat settings, and not hers. when the other driver entered his key into the ignition, the memory seat would move forward to the contact's saved seat position and not his own pre-setting. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200. updated 10/3/12 *cn updated 10/09/12

Upon starting the vehicle one day there was a horrible loud 'rattling' noise under the hood. it has done this at least 3 more times since this date 7 it is still under manf. warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that there was a sever rattling heard from the vehicle as soon as it was started. the vehicle was hesitant to acceleration and the contact stated that it was consuming far more gasoline fuel than normal the failures recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however the failure could not be replicated. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 30,000.

When vehicle was pulled into our garage, a strong smell of gas was noticed. still under warranty the fuel line was replaced by our dealer. the vehicle mileage was 18700 miles. we bought the vehicle in february of 2011. the vehicle gets parked in our garage every night. we are concerned that a vehicle with so little mileage and at so young an age could have such a serious corrosion problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle continued to stall. the engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

On 7/19/12 at 2:30 pm, i was driving south bound on california interstate i-15, lane s-2 at 60 mph. the traffic was flowing freely, one vehicle was to my rear in lane s-3. their was no road debris in any lanes. i heard a loud "pop" sound, next a loud "bang" sound under my car. i also saw the emergency brake light flash on an off on the instrument panel. i slowed down, moved to lane s-3, lightly stepped on the brake pedal and the brakes appeared to operate normally. there were no other information lights on or flashing on the instrument panel. the "check engine" light was not on. i drove the vehicle to my residence and parked in the driveway. i placed the transmission lever into park, shut the engine off and stepped on the emergency brake pedal. at this time the pedal went completly to the floor without the usual resistance when applying the emergency brake. i exited the car and saw what appeared to be a wire hanging loose in two peices. i had the car towed to the chevrolet dealer, they inspected the vehdicle and said i hit something on the road and it cut the emergency brake cable, punched a hole in the floor and it was not warranty. my insurance company inspected the car, found no "witness marks", which would indicate a foreign object impacting any part of the car. if so, the insurance inspector said would indicate i hit something prior to the foreign object breaking the cable and damaging the floor. my insurance is coverinvg this but may choose to subrogate against chevrolet. i contacted a friend i know at chevrolet and was told the company has numerous product reports of unexplained emergency brake cable fraying and failure not cauded by road hazards or debris hitting the vehicle. this should be a part recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox lt. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph with the vehicle speed control activated, the gear disengaged itself and would not shift into another gear. this caused the engine to rev. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who ran a diagnostic test and could not diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to file a complaint and contact nhtsa. they offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 37,000.

1. passenger side airbags not working when my wife sits in seat--light comes on air bag bags off ! 09/ 09/ 11 2. we took car to dealer ( o'rielly chevy , 6160 east broadway , tucson , az. 85711, ph: 520-571-2270 ) did not fix problem ! a dealer claims bags work fine as long as my wife doesn't use her cushion !!! 3. last dealer visit was 03 / 16/ 12, to no avail. no resolution !!!! my wife has a bad back, 4 vertebra lower back out of alignment ! must use a donut cushion ! dealer tells us, that's the way it is !!! i don't believe that. we had to rent another vehicle while ours was in for paint !! we rented a chevy malibu, three days, my wife used her cushion. yep, you got it the air bags worked fine all time ( was a 2011 ) my problem is this : people have disabilities, they in some cases have to use aides ! if the airbags work in another chevy, why do they not work in our equinox ???? from a quality assurance standpoint, this is not right, in my view, sensors are not positioned properly ! thanks for your time, *jb

Engine continue to run 3 - 5 seconds after the ignition was turned off. *tr

The air conditioner stopped working completely, chevrolet is trying to charge us 100-200$ but we have an extended warranty with the vehicle, not sure if what they are doing is legal, can they really charge to repair something that is still under warranty? i think the air conditioner malfunction is a symptom of a much greater problem, i.e. electrical problems with the engine or computers onboard the car. onstar says several things have been recalled on the car, but the government recall site has none of those items listed. *jb

The engine stalled during operating, this is a brand new car just around 24,000 miles. *jb

My wife drove my car and noticed when the wheels turned in any fashion/way/manner, that there was a loud growlig noise and rubbing sound in the wheels. note: the wheels only had to turn slightly when this was felt in the steering column and the significant vibration on both front floorboards. we took the car in for service and we were told that gm is aware of this, and hopefully gm will find a solution. thus far the dealers have changed out steering columns which did not fix the problem. the dealer said we have a case number and when gm figures out how to fix it, we will be notified. they said it is not a safety issue (how do they know?)they said since it is not considered a safety issue- gm is in no hurry to get to the design flaw that is causing this loud rubbing, growling noise and vibration. what can we do? *tt xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I was driving westbound and the street light turns yellow. i pressed on the brakes and all i heard was a clicking clattering sound (click, click, click) go off. my brakes did not work and the car kept going. as i got closer to the intersection, my light turns red and i am still pressing on the brakes for the car to stop but it doesn't, again all i hear is a clicking sound. the light turns green for the other car and because my brakes did not work when they were supposed to in order to "stop" my car, i ended up hitting the other car on the side. my car received mostly all of the impact and damage since it went head on with the side of the other car. i would have never expected or even thought of my brakes going bad on my 2011 chevy ls equinox. that is just something you don't expect because its a new car and you are under the impression that the car is 100% in working condition. i understand that malfunctions happen, but this one i did not see coming. i will seek legal advice as to what can be done with regards to this issue. now i have no car, and although i loved that car, sadly i will not buy from chevy anymore. i guess they go hand in hand with toyota with their brake issues. *js *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated was driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle jerked, lost power and stalled without warning. the vehicle was also leaking engine oil and the timing chain had become loose. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. the dealer replaced the crank shaft sensor and the timing chain but the failure was not correct. the vehicle continued to jerk and stall sporadically, without warning. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage 10,700. updated 05/08/12*lj updated 05/15/12

I purchased a new chevy equinox on may 13, 2011 from maritime motors in fairfield, ct it has been a nightmare from the beginning drivetrain/timing issues, bucking on acceleration and deceleration and pulsing at traffic lights and stop signs. the equinox still occasionally clatters upon starting (after the recall was apparently fixed in summer 2011), and the vehicle also pulses at stop signs and traffic lights to the point it feels like it is going to stall and i have to remove my foot from the brake to stop the pulsing. i have had nothing from maritime motors (or general motors) in terms of support on this issue. i do not feel safe in the vehicle - i have five witnesses/passengers who have experienced my concerns. in addition, i have two friends with the same make and model (purchased from maritime motors) and are experiencing identical issues. the state of connecticut department of consumer protection has resolved four recent complaints with gm for the exact same issues. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that when the rear windows were opened, the vehicle exhibited a loud abnormal noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 7,717 and the current mileage was approximately 8,000.

2011 chevrolet equinox. consumer states airbags did not deploy during crash *tgw the consumer stated another vehicle pulled out in front of him from a side street, on his right side, which resulted in the consumer hitting the other vehicle, when that vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign. the consumer stated the entire front end of the vehicle was destroyed. *jb

I bought my 2011 equinox in dec. 2011. about 4 months later when i started the car there was a rattle noise which sounded like the starter is not engaging right. i told my dealership about this but they could not duplicate it. i have read other complaints, so i hope gm will investigate this problem. i hope this does not mess up the engine. i have been driving 46 yrs & never have had this problem before. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc equinox. the contact was driving 60 mph when the steering wheel became extremely hard to turn. the contact had to utilize extreme pressure in order to turn the steering wheel. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 3,100 and the current mileage was 3,200.

The 2011 chevrolet equinox i purchased on october 8th 2011 began malfunctioning the first time i started it after driving it home (500 miles) from the dealership. on startup there was a loud 3-4 second rattle coming from the engine compartment (almost as if low on oil). this rattle was evident whether the engine was hot, warm, or cold. i took the car into my local chevrolet dealership on 10/11/2011. they reprogrammed the ecm and gave me back my chevrolet equinox. the next day the rattle was still there. on 10/31/2011 i returned my chevrolet equinox to the dealership for the same problem. this time a sound insulator was installed on the high pressure fuel line/fuel pump. the next day the rattle was still there. on approximately 1/20/2012 my chevrolet equinox began idling rough, stalling, and throwing check engine lights. i returned my chevrolet equinox to the dealership on 1/27/2012. on 2/3/2012 i was given back my vehicle and told that it was fixed and appeared to be running ok with no rattle. i took my new chevrolet equinox home and parked it in my driveway to find an oil puddle under it the next morning. in my 53 years i have never had a vehicle that leaked oil, let alone one that does with less than 3000 miles on it. the car is scheduled to go back to the dealership in two days. there are other service bulletins out on this vehicle that pertain to the problem that i am having but the dealership has not completed them at this time. there are also bulletins and information that mention debris and multiple oil changes (this speaks of long term engine damage to me). for $31,000 i would have hoped for a little more than this in a brand new vehicle. hopefully chevrolet "steps up to the plate" and makes things right. *tr

Car stalled-out completely cut off going down road. *tr

Concerning 2011 chevy equinox 4cyl, on startup, there will be a loud knocking noise, sounds as if there is no oil in the engine, sound lasts from 1-5 seconds then goes away. most of the times it will do it on first start-up of the day but there have been a few times where it has done it multiple times in the same day. car has been in the shop 4 times for the same issue, they have replaced the cam actuator and solenoid, which i had to bring back again (#5) because the gasket was seated incorrectly and was leaking oil on my driveway. service account manager has heard the noise the first time i bought it in and the last time it was in, both times the sound lasted about 1 second, but it was enough that both of us heard it, not as long as the times when starting at home, probably because those were on first start-up of the day whereas the times at the dealership it was either already running or was started a few times that day. they also replaced a high pressure pump insulator cover for a ticking noise that had nothing to do with the knocking noise. also have mentioned to them that while accelerating (from dead stop at traffic light, going up on-ramps to highways and merging into high-speed traffic), the rpm's will drop down to zero and car almost stalls then it kicks back into gear (up to 6500 rpms), this has happened at least 5 times, and they couldn't duplicate that problem either. i have tried all 3 grades of gasoline and issues were present with all 3. at this point it has already been in 4 times for the same issue and i feel as though one day the engine will have more serious issues because of these issues.

While waiting on red light with foot on the brake the car started stalling, loosing rpm and engine stopped.i started it again and released the brake and pushed the gas slowly to get thru the intersection and the car began loosing rpm again and almost stalled again put me and my baby in very dangerous situation in the middle of the intersection.there is obviously some serious problems with the chevy equinox engine and gm has to take this matter seriously before somebody gets killed on the road or cause chain accident because engine stalls. *tr

My 2011 chevy equinox 4 cylinder shifts horribly between 2nd and 3rd. if you accelerate to approx. 20 mph and remove your foot from the gas the transmission hesitates and then it shifts to 3rd gear with a jolt that would make you think you were hit from behind. when it down shifts from 3rd to 2nd it is like an anchor was thrown out the back. returned it to a chevy dealer who was able to duplicate it but said that it was normal and that all equinox do it. they had their district manager check on it and he said that chevy designed it to do that and there is nothing wrong. it is going back again tomorrow to a different dealer but i expect to here the same story. when imports are designing constant velocity transmissions that you can't even feel shift, why would gm design theirs to jolt you out of your seat. guess they no longer what my business. *tr

Dear sirs, shift 1st to 2nd, complete lockup for approximately 2 seconds. after two complete lockups in a week, equinox now has 12000 miles and has intermittent problem every week or so. bad shifts 1st to 2nd and 5th to 6th.including slam shifts. delays in shifts and down shifts, as much as regular, 2 to 4 seconds and bad ones from 6 to 8 seconds. for hard downshifts( passing gear) car very sluggish to respond. after those fatal lockups, now has intermittent hardware problems. dealership,where i bought it, the sales manager told me to take my car elsewhere for service,because i did not give his service department a good survey. grade . [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Left and right side curtain air bags on a chevrolet equinox 2011 deployed after the left front tire bumped a concrete highway divider. the only exterior damage was a flat tire. but the deployment of both interior side curtain airbags caused $3400 worth of interior damage. no personal injuries. *tr

Vechile will shake back and forth everytime im about to come to a stop it will not allow me to press gas. car odometer goes to 0 and i have no power to the vechile, the vechile just dies in the middle of traffic has been to the dealership twice already over issue this will be the third time. *tr

At 4000 miles the radiator failed and the car overheated. replaced radiator. at the same time there was and still is a clunking at low speeds and when up-shifting. the clunk has been so dramatic that i thought on several occasions that i was hit from the rear. it actually makes me sick to my stomach driving the car and makes people in the back sicker. additionally some where above 30 miles an hour the car has several times hesitated as if running out of gas. the gas peddle does not respond properly, hesitating before catching on. now at 11,000 and three return visits to the dealer they say that this is how all equinox cars have this drive performance and it is "normal" . this was not an issue when we first got the car and had i been told that some equinox drive like this, i would not have bought the car knowing this. i know from searching the internet that this was a problem in 2009 and still is and was sold a car that they knew could be faulty without a current software fix. i will not drive this car again, especially knowing now that they can stall at 30 miles and hour. *tr

Drove it. turned it off for 15 minutes. went to start it back up and would not start. wouldn't even turn over. called onstar and they sent someone to jump it. would not start 2 more times before i could get it in to get looked at. the neighbor and my fiancee had to jump it both times. that was within 3 days. dealership could not duplicate. said it was a program telling my car not to start. they re-programmed my car. worked for a week. then went to get in it to go to work again and would not start. that was a saturday. have an appointment on tuesday because they need to fix a recall on my vehicle not associated with this problem. let them know it would not start again. also, when i went to back out of my parking space the first time onstar came the steering wheel was turning but my wheels weren't. had my boss with me to witness this. after 6 tries the wheels finally turned to allow me to back out of my space. the dealership thought that the cars computer system may have just been taking a while to kick in. *tr

Owned for 6 days and the battery was dead hesitation, stalling, hard shift, rpm's bounce all over and it auto shifts all over the place, terrible gas mileage, smells like it runs rich when started, down shifts going thru the middle of town at 20 mph and throws me forward, some shifting hesitates like it sticks in neutral temporarily, has been in the dealership constantly. gm has not done anything, i am always told that it is a part or that it is updates that come from gm. purchased march 25, 2011 and not one wk without problems. dealer does not provide paperwork for most visits. *tr

I started my car which sounded like a jet engine, like it was going to go airborne. i accelerated and going only 5 mph the rpm raced to 4,000. i took my foot off of the gas and the car jerked. i accelerated again going only 5 mph and again the rpm raced to 4,000. the car jerked again and i felt like i had been hit from behind. i had just left my driveway so pulled back in and called my dealer. the car was towed in but the problem could not be duplicated nor was there a code. i have the car back but expect this is going to happen again. *tr

I put the car in drive and the engine sounded like an airplane taking off. i pulled out on the street, accelerated and noticed the needle go up to 4 rpm's at approximately 10 miles an hour. i took my foot off the accelerator and the car jolted and felt like i had been hit from behind. i accelerated again and the same thing happened, again feeling like i was hit from behind. the car is presently at my dealership but they cannot duplicate the problem. today they are going to drive it for a good distance on the expressway. i had read one complaint on the equinox forum where someone was driving on the interstate with cruise control on and something very similar happened to them with the rpm sticking at 4 rpm's. i told my dealership about this and ask if maybe they are related problems. *tr

Car jerked when slowing down. while waiting at a stop light, the car shut off. upon starting vehicle, there was a rattle. car was taken to the dealership where purchased and recall #11195 was done, to include an oil change. *tr

This vehicle is under a recall - #11195b product emissions poor driveability - reprogram engine control module. this recall, if not done properly or within the allotted time causes severe engine damage to the timing chain, the timing gears and other cam shaft parts. our dealer has not been able to repair in a reasonable time. *kb

My 2011 equinox has just now started showing some "sticking" in the steering mechanism when making slight steering corrections while traveling at highway speeds (60-70mph). it required me to pull the steering wheel the causing over steer. i was lucky there was no car in the next lane. the condition is more noticeable when starting to turn left. it is barely noticeable at lower speeds but can be detected. the equinox was put into service in march 2011. this being an all electric power steering the problem could in the rack, ecm programming or the drive motor. took the car to dealer on 10/31/11 they found nothing! view details. *tr

In september 2011, six weeks after purchasing my 2011 chevy equinox, i was rear-ended by a heavy-duty pickup truck. i was so rattled by the collision that i forgot that i had onstar. the other driver used his cell phone to call the police. i received minor injuries during the accident. a few days later i told my husband that i thought it was strange that onstar did not contact me right after the collision. he called onstar and told them what happened. the representative told my husband that the rear sensors should have signaled a collision, but, because the sensors did not activate, onstar would report the problem to gm. the rep also told my husband that this is an ongoing problem and gm management is aware of the problem. the rep offered to extend our onstar trial period for another 6 months. if gm is aware of the rear sensor malfunction, why aren't they correcting the problem? instead they are placating customers with an extension of onstar service. what happens if a more serious rear-end crash occurs, the driver is unconscious, and can't call for help? i would like this problem of the malfunctioning rear sensors to be investigated. *tr

Engine stalling problems, vehicle towed car had recall for problem. rpm`s go up and down at idle still hesitates every once and awhile has engine knock at start up dealer cant reproduce, been thru one gm buy back on chevy malibu with steering problems,and engine knock. this was a four cyl. and the equinox is a 4 cyl. to. think the engines r the same in both cars .seems to me like gm has big problems with this engine design. *tr

I purchased a 2011 chevy equinox on march 8, 2011. since purchasing i've had multiple issues with the vehicle that have not been resolved. falls in the lemon law category at this point. may 26, 2011. *tr vehicle stalling and hesitation when accelerating tech removed and replaced the exhaust and intake camshaft actuators and the camshaft solenoids (2 actuators and 2 valves) i was informed that this would correct both problems september 14, 2011 vehicle stalling, hesitation when accelerating and recall no.11195. tech claimed he was unable to duplicate the stalling/hesitation. tech performed campaign no. 11195. i was informed that the recall was to repair the stalling/hesitation and would correct both problems september 26, 2011 -september 28, 2011 third visit for same issues! vehicle still stalling, hesitating during acceleration and rattle at startup day 1: informed that the vehicle would need to be kept overnight (parts ordered). day 2: tech removed and replaced the camshaft actuators again and the problem was still occurring after replacing actuators the service engine soon light was lit. i was called and informed that the dealer would need to keep my vehicle one more day to replace the timing chain (parts ordered) day 3 in service: camshaft timing chain replaced total work over 3 days: 2 valves, 2 actuators, 1 seal, 1 gasket and 1 chain installed. i was informed that these fixes would resolve stalling and engine hesitation issues i am having the following problems with my vehicle at this time: vehicle stalling hesitation when accelerating i have filed paperwork for lemon law but also wanted to file a complaint so that people are aware of the problems that chevy is having with theequinox. from the complaints, blogs, etc that i've seen online this seems as if this is a widespread issue and other consumers are dealing with the same issues

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that when opening both rear passenger windows, the entire vehicle would shake excessively. the dealer advised the contact not to open the rear windows and that the vehicle was operating as designed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the current mileage was 13,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 10,000. the vin was unavailable.

I was driving my equinox out of a parking lot and it stalled, i restarted it, drove it up the road and was going about 30 mph and it stalled again, i turned around back to the parking lot and it happened 2 more times. i have also be getting very poor gas mileage (15-18mph). the car was towed to the dealer and they said they reset the electrical control module because it had errors on it. this has thus far resolved the car from stalling but has not improved the gas mileage. *tr

I was driving on a four lane street with two lanes going south with a median in the middle and two lanes going north. i was in the left hand lane going south towards 1-70 and was going around a slight corner towards the left and tried to straighten out my wheel and my wheel was stuck turning left. i tried again to get my wheel to straighten out, and it was stuck. i slammed on my brakes, but it was too late and went over the median separating the 4 way lanes. i hit a large street signs and multiple reflectors on the median. upon impact multiple check engine lights appeared and wheel was finally able to make a turn to right to get to side of the road. my car is not even 2 months old and was a brand new 2011 equinox. when i went to report the issue to the dealer i bought it from after the accident the car sales man there said "oh this has never been an issue with any years of the equinox's".....hate to break it to him but looks like multiple people have had similar steering and wheel issues with this model. very frustrating.....gm was contacted and it can take anywhere from 30-120 days for them to come evaluate the status of my car to see what caused the problem. this is a very frustrating problem as my car is only 2 months old and was a brand new vehicle. *tr

I started my new car up to leave the garage @ work and my car stalled 4 times .i turned off the car each time and restarted the car. i wasn't sure what was happening to my car. i was going down the ramp and the car would stalled again. finally i was at the cashier booth and the car stopped moving. again turned off the car and restarted. it finally moved. went to the grocery store and returned to the car and drove away. i glanced down @ my dashboard and noted the indicator light was on. immediately became concern and called onstar to do a diagnostic. i was told that it was engine problem and that i need to get the car to nearest service center and followed up. i drove the car down the major highway very nervously and slowly hoping that the car wouldn't stall or get rear ended to dealership. i presented the problem to the rep. he asked me if i was ever told by the dealership that a recall was done on the engine module and i told him i didn't receive proper notification. i purchased the car july 18, 2011. the recall was done june 13, 2011. i was shocked that chevrolet didn't inform me prior to purchasing car. he allowed me to leave the car and offer me a loaner and would have mechanics work on car the following day. i contacted dealership and left a message as well as the customer relations dept. i received a call that friday that the part was installed. i didn't feel comfortable riding this car, after that and made it known to the representative. i am requesting assistance in this matter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle decelerated. when the contact continued to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle jerked forward and continued to accelerate normally. the transmission warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated the transmission would have to be rebuilt. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 4,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the power lift gate closed and impacted on her head, as a result she suffered a concussion and had to be hospitalized. the contact mentioned that she was unaware that the gate was closing since the warning chime only rings to warn of possible obstruction it does not chime when lift gate is in motion. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that it was the way the vehicle was designed and they were unable to alter it. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 1,500. updated 11/16/2011 *ln *tr

I purchased a 2011 equinox lt - chevrolet -dec 2010 - wanted a nice and safe car for the new year - i am a mother with small kids and wanted a smaller car than what i had, which was a ford windstar, i had for 13 yrs. i started to have problems with the equinox in july, august and again now, with the stability tract service light going on and losing power and now this third time with no power to the tranny - i could not change gears, i would give it gas and it just wouldn't move - then the car power locks go crazy -lock and unlock and the transmission jerks. i do not feel safe in this car. i hope they fix this problem and figure out what is wrong before someone or myself are in an accident. *tr

Engine has stalled multiple times upon acceleration. very concern for our safety! *tr

Transmission does not shift properly. it will either hang up in the last gear or shift hard with a clunk into the next gear. have returned the vehicle to the dealer twice and have been told this is normal for a 6 speed transmission. my 2007 equinox also had a 6 speed transmission and never shifted like this 2011 does. this is the 6th chevrolet i've bought since 2000. think they would try to determine what the problem is before i opt for another auto maker. *kb

2011 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to defective vehicle operation and safety *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was returned to the dealer three times, due to it running rough, loss of power, an overwhelming smell of gasoline, a sticky accelerator pedal and the check engine light illuminating. the dealer replaced the high pressure fuel pump, fuel rail pressure sensor and an attempted repair of the pcm and the reprogramming of the tac. the dealer has been unable to resolve the defects. *jb

Purchased 2011 equinox with 4-cyl engine specifically for the listed 32/23 mpg. i drive 30 miles per day back and forth to work, figured i would get around 24-25 mpg for in city highway driving. instead, i have gotten no better than 21 mpg and usually less. i then drove from kansas city to oklahoma city for work, used cruise control most of time. however, it was windy so i figured it wouldn't quite be at 32. however, i was very surprised to only get 22-23 mpg for highway mileage. very disappointing. the first time i contacted dealer (around 1,800 miles on odometer) service rep explained that the poor gas mileage was due to the change from winter blend gasoline to warm weather gas. as the poor mpg continued, around 3,000 miles i took car to dealer to have oil changed and at that time mentioned poor mpg. the service rep (different rep than previously) told me that the equinox had a 5,000 mile break-in period when it computes how the car is driven and adjusts for the driver's habits (how would that work if multiple people were driving the vehicle?). any ways, i complained but was told it would get better. now at 5,500 miles and still getting no better than 19-21 mpg. it should be noted that i generally run in "eco" mode. i have always been a chevy driver and will continue to be, but i will certainly research the cars better next time because i have noticed a lot of complaints about this same problem on several social type websites. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that when shifting from first and third gear, the engine would rev and the vehicle would stall. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they were unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Failure 1: while slowing and braking to make a turn there was no response for about 2 to 3 seconds when i tried to accelerate. mileage was approx. 300. failure 2: at approx. 20 t0 25 mph i applied moderate braking and nothing happened. i then applied full hard pressure and nothing. i then released and reapplied brake pressure and it worked just in time. if i was at a higher speed i could have killed a pedestrian and they would have blamed me after the cops verified brakes worked for them. approx. mileage 750

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would stall at any time. the dealer diagnosed that the vehicle had two collapsed valves inside of the engine. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 5,000.

I drive a 2011 chevolet equinox and on 3 separate occasions, it has shut off and would not accellerate right after cranking the car up and putting it in gear. no accidents have occured but this has happened over a dozen times and i have sent it back and forth to the dealership for repairs. the dealership says it is fixed but it continues to occur. *tt

2011 chevy equinox, vehicle engine shutsdown without warning while driving. this occurred one time while backing up and five times in one day before we took it back to the dealer . vehicle only had 50 days of purchase and only 1077 miles. the engine stopped working, the car is moving forward on its own , can not change lanes because of the heavy traffic, car comes to a dead stop, vehicles are passing by at 70 to 75 miles while i am in the middle lane, cars behind me are honking their horns,thank god nothing happened. the car re-started we took off looking for the nearest exit to the turnpike but before we could get off the engine shut down again. as you can see this is safety issue, a car is not suppose to have engine failure, specially when it's brand new. something wrong with this vehicle and it's gonna cause some vehicle accidents and/or fatalities, please look into this matter. thanks *tr

Two weeks after purchasing our 2011 chevrolet equinox, the engine light came on and the car lost a lot of power. we took it to the shop and they claimed there was a recall on the computer system that controlled the steering. then, two weeks later, the engine made a loud, strange, noise when it started. it drove a bit, then completely died in the middle of the street. it was restarted, then it died and had to be towed away. dealer said it is a faulty cam shaft. this car has 900 miles and it now 30 days old. *kb

I purchased a new 2011 chevy equinox on july 5 in ohio. on july 13 i got into the vehicle and upon closing the door the rear window exploded outwards. it left s softball sized hole or larger and the glass was also falling our in all four corners. i called the dealership and explained what had happened and they returned my call 30 minutes later and asked me to bring the equinox in and they would replace the rear glass under warranty. i'm not sure exactly why this happened as there were not any visible scratches or chips in the rear glass but it does appear that the glass was in some way defective or had been installed incorrectly from the factory. i have found one other person from tx thus far having reported the same issue. *tr

Tl* the contact own a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph the vehicle stalled as the engine began to rev. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where a diagnostic test was not performed. the contact was unaware of the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 9,212.

Vehicle was parked under a carport in full shade. i opened the driver's side door, got in, shut the door as i always do, and the rear glass exploded outward. there was no chip or crack in the glass. we took many pictures of the glass where it is obvious that the glass burst outward, glass spewed all down my driveway. the glass broke all around the edges of the frame and a large hole in the middle. prior to this, we took the vehicle to the dealership to fix a rattle in the liftgate. i know that the liftgate had to be taken apart and reassembled for this fix. the dealership says the glass fell inward (and after being hauled halfway across town on a wrecker, it sure looks like it did) and that in any case, glass is not covered under the warranty. i called gm and the rep said it should be covered. this is a brand new vehicle that i have taken very good care of. i am waiting to hear back from the district rep or the dealer. i am concerned about the safety of exploding glass, what if kids had been in the car? what if the front windshield does this while i am in the car? i hope that gm and the dealership will correct this defect. *tr

My engine light came on and then the car lost power. it did start back up again, but the engine light remained on until i got home. i was not on a busy street when this happened. this happened on a friday. i had it to the dealer on monday. the dealer did try to find the problem, but the engine light was off and nothing was discovered. *tr

Chevrolet equinox transmission problems. it kickback at third shift. at 20 miles when you pull out gas pedal the transmission impact like a kickback. we have gone to the dealer on two times now, and they said that's normal. *tr

My spouse was opening the drier's door and the trim at the bottom of the door (which is fiber glass material) cut her leg about six to eight inches above the left ankle. the trim sticks when the driver's door is opened. it took 16 stitches to close the wound. the trim needs to re-finished or tapered to prevent others from getting hurt. this is a really bad cut and she was in a lot of pain. updated 06/08/11 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact crashed into a deer. the air bags failed to deploy; although a powder residue emitted from the air bags. the front seat passenger sustained soreness in the chest area. a police report was filed. the vehicle sustained extensive damage and was towed to an independent auto center. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the failure mileage was 4,436.

My wife took our 2007 tahoe in to trade it for something that got better gas mileage. she went to liberty chevrolet in villa rica ga. she was looking at the chevy equinox. after talking with the sales person melissa bell who assured my wife the equinox would get better than 30 mpg. and if it didn?t get the mileage it could be fixed. well after multiple trips to three dealerships it is very obvious that [xxx] was lying through her teeth just trying to sell the car. after 5000 miles we still only get around 22mpg highway. i called the chevrolet complaint line just to be told that mpg was under best driving conditions in other word they were going to do nothing to fix the problem even though the sales person lied to my wife right in front of my sister. i will tell you this i have bought my last chevrolet. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2011 chevy equinox transmission and electrical issues. transmission not shifting smoothly and at times the car will seem to want to die out. 6600 milesand i see online that others are having the same issue. i do not want my wife to break down or get into a crash because of the trans not engaging. *tr

Our 2011 equinox has just now started showing some "friction" in the steering mechanism when making slight steering corrections while traveling at highway speeds. the condition is more noticeable when starting to turn left. it is barely noticeable at lower speeds but can be detected. the equinox was put into service in september 2010. "friction" is my word choice; this being an all electric power steering the problem might well be some other condition.

I was recently in a pretty bad front end vehicle accident going about 45 mph when i rear ended someone. my car has been totaled do to the damage to the front end of the vehicle. my air bags did not deploy in this accident, everyone one i have talked to from the towing company to the paramedic on seen said that it should have deployed.

High pressure fuel pump on 2011 chevy equinox 4 cylinder leaks and contaminates engine oil with fuel. *tr

Not sure of the exact date or mileage vehicle messed up first time. we bought it on january 19, 2011, messed up within first few days of having it. it's happened twice, when vehicle is stopped, but in drive (ex. red light), then pressing the gas pedal it will either not go at all, or barely go and then not go any further. have to put the car in park, shut off, then turn car back on to make it work right. taken it to the dealership multiple times, they say they can't find anything wrong or duplicate the problem. no check engine light comes on, or any lights at all. contacted gm also, they are not much help either, say we have to duplicate the problem before taking any further steps. don't feel safe in the car, i have two small children. they have been with me both times it has messed up. the first time we were stranded between two lanes of on coming traffic.

2011 chevy equinox battery fully discharged. car has 1300 miles on it. car was in garage for two days before starting. dealership recharged battery and doesn't seem to want to investigate this further, sales person does not return calls. gm online customer service only sent auto reply without addressing the problem and on the reply named me as "frank", not my name at all. it took three tries to jump start the car. *tr

On 2/21/11, i was operating my 2010 chevy "equinox" on i-95. after about an hour and half start i began to have steering problems. traveling at a sustained speed of approximately 70mph i began to notice the steering wheel was sticking, when i attempted to pass a slower vehicle. the longer i traveled, the problem became more noticeable. this situation continued for at least four hours, until i left the interstate and entered a secondary highway, where the speed was slower and more traffic, which required more movement in the steering wheel. this situation kind of caught me by surprise since the vehicle had 26,000 miles and has been operated in this type of driving numerous times. it does not appear to "stick" at slower speeds or in traffic. but i feel it could catch an individual off guard, who may not be an experienced driver. i took the vehicle to the dealership (2/22/11) they could not duplicate the problem nor did the computer indicate something had happened. i contacted chevrolet/gmc via phone and e-mail. their response each time left me with the impression they appreciated the information. i've indicated to them they have a sleeper with this electronic power steering system. there was no response, that the car was safe or if they had a problem. this car has a problem "a sleeper". and according to the web i'm not the only one that has a problem, which could led to serious injury or death. *tr

I purchased a 2011 chev. equinox on 1/14/2011 and the battery keeps going dead on me while it sits in my garage. this has happened twice now. it has 623 miles on it. i don't drive it every day but it seems to happen when i open the back hatch and close it. i make sure it is shut tight and also that no lights are left on. i reported it to the dealer i purchased it from and he said to take it to a chev. dealer and have them check the battery and also run a perastatic draw test on it. the one dealer i called did not seem interested in doing this as he stated he had no openings except the following week. when i planned on taking it in the battery was again dead and i am now charging it up again. i really want to find out what is happening to it. i have a 2006 silverado and have had no problems with it. i also had a 2004 buick lesabre that gave me the same problem as my equinox. if they were not driven every day or so the batteries went dead. no dealer could find the problem with my buick so i got rid of it. also the equinox seems to hesitate before it shifts into another gear. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact started the ignition and noticed that the front passenger air bag warning indicator turned off while a pillow was positioned in the front passenger seat. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the air bag functioned correctly as designed. the failure mileage was 800. updated 3/14/11*cn the dealer suspected the seat was heat sensitive. updated 04/25/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the radio control functions were not accessible while driving or being restrained by the seat belt. the dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer who agreed to provide an aftermarket control function. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 700.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the defrost was inoperable. grey chevrolet (4949 sw hovde rd, port orchard, wa 98367, (360) 329-2916) diagnosed that the heating system needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Error code p010 camshaft position actuator solenoid. rough idle, dies in stop and go traffic.or when stopped at a stop sign and turning. there was a recall for this issue on cars built in different factories, they refuse to repair mine because it wasnt made in one of those factories. have had the same issue since vehicle was 3 months old. chevy dealer told me they couldn't find any issues

Burns oil really bad and today engine light came on checked the oil and nothing. no check oil no sound no nothing. car stalled out

Lately every time i have been turning on my vehicle and going in drive or reverse it stalls on me and i bought my car the end of may 2017 and its only august 2017 from a certified chevy dealership.

After having failing o2 sensors and catalytic converter replaced (under warranty), now the exhaust manifold is cracked and needs to be replaced (not under warranty). the o2 sensors and catalytic converter are attached to the exhaust manifold - could their failures be why there is a crack in the exhaust manifold!?!? my vehicle was making a very loud clattering sound when starting that would go away after a few minutes. i took it into the chevy dealership to have it looked at, they say the exhaust manifold is cracked, and exhaust is leaking out. at times i could smell exhaust from the inside of the vehicle. only 110,000 miles on the vehicle.

I am experiencing the same problems as the ones that are recalled for oil issues. however my vin number wasn't listed. my pcv valve is stuck. possible issue with inside the intake crank case and with that i don't want a blow out. losing power and using a lot of oil. i have the 2011 chevy equinox lt purchased less than 2 years ago.

I was driving to get my 3 small kids from after school and my 2011 chevy equinox started losing power. could not go over 35 mph.check engine light turned on, then the stabilitrak light followed by reduce engine and it had vibration. the car was in motion. i got to the stop sign and it vibrated. i pulled over and was scared to cut it off. then after about 2 mins i was able to pull of slowly by the car stalled. and i still couldn't go over 35mph. slowly made it to my kids school and i could here clunky noises. i cut off, after 5 mins i was able to crank, the only light that was on was the check engine light and its stil on. i was able to drive regular but still had a little vibration. i do not have warranty and im a single mother of 3 small kids from age 18months - 9years old. i dont know what to do. i cant afford any repairs. i just got this vehicle january 30, 2015

I am a taxi cab driver i was driving with my customer suddenly car stopped then i start again and few miles later i had engine power reduced sigh on than engine check light and stability truck light came on car slowed to ten mph i tried to speed up but gas pedal was not responding if this happens to me on highway with 60-66 mph speed some one would run over me

My 2011 chevy equinox ran out of oil in between regular oil changes due to the oil consumption issue with the incorrect sized piston rings. this escalated quickly and destroyed my timing chain which destroyed my engine.