2011 Chevrolet Equinox engine and engine cooling problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 28, 2026
“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…”
filed Jan 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Equinox | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Equinox | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 Equinox | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Equinox | 9 | 3% |
| 2019 Equinox | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Equinox | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 Equinox | 16 | 6% |
| 2016 Equinox | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 Equinox | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Equinox | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 Equinox | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.