Worst 2011 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Wipers & Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 385 | 3 | 2 | 96,607 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 139 | 1 | — | 81,920 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 69 | — | — | 106,425 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 68 | 3 | 2 | 97,663 mi | |
| Fuel System | 61 | 3 | — | 118,299 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 55 | 3 | — | 71,911 mi | |
| Airbags | 51 | 16 | 1 | 100,990 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 49 | 1 | — | 77,741 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 43 | 3 | — | 65,045 mi | |
| Brakes | 24 | 7 | — | 74,608 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 23 | — | — | 15,416 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 13 | 3 | — | 74,360 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 51,408 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | — | — | 48,950 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 4 | — | 49,798 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 3,350 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 83,902 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 57,452 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Chevrolet Equinox
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~520,543 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE NEAR THE SEAT ATTACHMENT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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2011 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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