2011 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems

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1. Filed Aug 28, 2026117,000 miNETowedEngine

   The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the mother was driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence and was later diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who discovered metal shavings in the engine oil pan and informed the contact that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that prior to the engine failure, the vehicle experienced excessive oil consumption over a 14-month period. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11760362 · source
2. Filed Aug 3, 2026168,000 miNCEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle, and the engine was rattling and vibrating abnormally. During the failure, there was no warning light illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and the local dealer were not yet contacted. No further information was available. The failure mileage was 168,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11754526 · source
3. Filed Feb 23, 2026CAEngine

   Vehicle burns excessive oil. Have to put in a quart weekly. Check engine light comes on for camshaft sensor, they’ve already been replaced 3 times and the light won’t go off.

   NHTSA complaint #11719991 · source
4. Filed Jan 20, 2026165,000 miVAEngine

   The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. While driving at various speeds, there was a misfire coming from the engine while attempting to accelerate. The failure occurred while attempting to accelerate from a stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that a shaft inside the engine had failed, and the engine needed to be…

   NHTSA complaint #11712022 · source
5. Filed Sep 21, 2025WIElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   While driving, the car wouldn't accelerate even though I was pressing the gas pedal to the floor. It made funny noises and was jerking. I was told not to drive because of the danger to my engine. The engine light did come on

   NHTSA complaint #11688729 · source
6. Filed Jul 15, 202590,000 miILEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the contact stated that once the fuel gauge displayed that 1/4 tank of gasoline was available, the vehicle jerked, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and…

   NHTSA complaint #11673817 · source
7. Filed May 15, 2025TNEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Gas is getting into the crankcase because the GDI Fuel pump is faulty and is causing check engine light and the stability Trax light and caused the reduce engine power light and shuts engine off

   NHTSA complaint #11661353 · source
8. Filed Feb 18, 2025DEElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   It burns oil excessively Stalls out while driving Stability traction control comes on Timing chain has to be replaced now Fuel pump needs replacement All this happened at same time My cost is 2700.00

   NHTSA complaint #11643435 · source
9. Filed Dec 16, 2024INEngine

   Oil burns, no leaks, no lights appear for low oil. I get the oil changed every 3000 miles. We put 3 quarts in and 200 miles later it's burned 1.5 qt.

   NHTSA complaint #11630978 · source
10. Filed Sep 6, 2024ILEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    No warning lamps. I was 3 quarts low only going 1614 miles from last oil change. Oil consumption , piston rings not correct. No oil leaks just consumes a lot of oil. Low oil made my car stall out while driving. No oil light came on to fill. Piston rings recall , needs replaced. Bought from an individual in July.

    NHTSA complaint #11613108 · source
11. Filed Feb 8, 2024AREngineOther / Unknown

    I had just bought this car from a friend of mine and the first couple days it was fine then I was on the interstate and it started making this loud sound and stop going in the middle of the interstate and I was stuck on the interstate with my child and couldn’t get the dam thing to go anywhere I called someone to come help me they looked at it and said it was the engine or the time and chain I’m not really sure of what the problem is but it scared me so back I couldn’t get…

    NHTSA complaint #11570760 · source
12. Filed Jan 23, 2024118,000 miFLTowedEngine

    The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle remained on the side of the roadway. Additionally, the contact observed condensation under the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear main seal and the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11567183 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology