2011 Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2011

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox repairs by problem area

Engine (54%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (4%)

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

69000 mi

US $600
Replace front right wheel bearing assy 

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

95000 mi

US $90
Replaced rear shocks. one was leaking on the drivers side. 
7500 mi Steering would stick at highway speed and service steering message. Dealer replaced electric motor and control module. 
11000 mi Bolts on subframe contacting body - ordered bolts outlined on TSB P10605 
13000 mi Creaking, popping sound in front suspension. It is somewhat fixed - not as bad as before but still a lesser slight occasional popping sound. 

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

114000 mi

US $410
Encoder ring inside wheel bearing/hub assembly corroded and missing sections. Replaced left front wheel bearing/hub assembly. 
114000 mi

US $600
New struts, shocks all around 
135000 mi

US $170
Rear shocks (Gabriel Ultra) were making a clunking noise, replaced with KYBs which appear to have fixed the issue. 

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox Suspension Problems

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