2011 Chevrolet Equinox engine and engine cooling problems
33 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 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
“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with a catalytic converter failure. The…”
filed May 1, 2023
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 | 2 | 1% |
| 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.