2011 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems
The 2011 Chevrolet Equinox has 418 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 37% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
418
Engine complaints
37%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA has 418 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox engine — 37% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.