2011 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems
386 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox — 49% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“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.”
filed Feb 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 7 | 12% |
| 2025 Equinox | 21 | 10% |
| 2024 Equinox | 14 | 20% |
| 2023 Equinox | 14 | 16% |
| 2022 Equinox | 25 | 16% |
| 2021 Equinox | 15 | 17% |
| 2020 Equinox | 84 | 28% |
| 2019 Equinox | 98 | 33% |
| 2018 Equinox | 84 | 21% |
| 2017 Equinox | 178 | 66% |
| 2016 Equinox | 200 | 51% |
| 2015 Equinox | 227 | 33% |
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.