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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%)
Chart based on 167 repairs.
2011 Chevrolet Equinox engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 69 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Chevrolet Equinox
Engine not specified
| 26000 mi | Bad fuel pump, caused gas to get into oil. Replaced fuel pump, changed oil. Sounded like motor was starving for oil when starting after sitting over night. Update: lack confidence in engine after many issues. GM gave me great deal on 2013 V6. |
| 45000 mi | need full engine replacement.... |
2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48200 mi | car would not go over 20 mph |
| 3000 mi | High pressure fuel pump rattle. Dealer installed insulator. |
| 7000 mi | recall fix, second attempt to fix 3 to 5 second rattle upon engine startup. actuators replaced, noise gone. |
| 2000 mi | When the engine is started, it sometimes rattles (like shaking a can with marbles in it) for a few seconds. It sounds like their is no or low oil pressure. Others on the net have reported the same problem. |
| 5000 mi | Noise at start up, and later, stalling, was caused by the camshaft position sensor. I had to towed to the dealer at 3pm, and it was ready the next morning at 10am. |
| 52700 mi | the car was using 1-- 2 ltr oil between oil change. was informed by dealer. GM says this is normal. if this is normal what happens at 150K |
| 4000 mi | Loud engine rattling noise at startup began at around 4000 miles. This is a documented issue, there is a TSB to change the intake and exhaust cam actuators which do not park correctly |
| 9500 mi | Noisy engine at start-up (sounds like diesel) for 3-5 seconds, worse on cold starts. Noisy idle, engine revving (like gear slipping). Camshaft position actuator solenoid valves replaced, new calibration update done. Failed. Now also stumbling, hesitation. |
| 16000 mi | Engine got louder and louder. GM never admitted there was anything wrong with it, but a lemon law attorney got them to pay a cash settlement. Replaced it with a Honda. |
| 91000 mi US $500 |
Rough idle and stall. Dealer said it was carbon buildup and performed cleanse at my cost. After vehicle returned, problem continued. Dealer then replaced oxygen sensor under existing power train warranty. Problem abated. |
| 27200 mi US $30 |
fuel system losing pressurization. |
| 38000 mi | fuel system losing pressure. crack in eco system computer controller. Replaced computer module mounted under the car near the muffler. Done under GM factory warranty. |
| 56000 mi | noisy engine, rattle |
| 9000 mi US $40 |
Engine clattering upon startup, poor fuel economy, engine stalling. Perform recall, changed cam solenoids, cam phasers, re-programmed ecu, and changed oil. Engine still clatters on startup, third attempt for this repair, not successful. |
| 65000 mi | Oil consumption |
| 28000 mi | Car had developed rough idle. Dealer reflashed the PCM. High pressure fuel pump was noisy, dealer installed insulator. |
| 48000 mi | Ses light is on. Replace cam actuator. |
| 56000 mi | Engine was running rough and ses light was on. Dealer replaced high pressure injection fuel pump. SES light was on. Found that the cat converter had failed due to excessive fuel from fuel pump replaced on last visit. |
| 63000 mi US $300 |
Ses light on and car bucking. Replaced throttle body |
| 65000 mi US $3200 |
Catalytic converter failed and had to be replaced. |
| 11000 mi | rattling noise on engine start up - they replaced camshaft actuators as per TSB P10562A |
| 13000 mi | Engine clatters for a few seconds after start-up |
| 28500 mi | Engine noise on 2.4L engine - replaced balance chain also fuel pump lunger shaft seal replaced - also part of the GM notification, the oil monitor system needed to be recalabrated. |
| 33500 mi | Engine clatter several seconds on startup. GM has extended warranty for this issue. The major items replaced was the timing chain that was badly stretched out and revised cam shaft actuators. Previously they replaced the actuators and tensioner. |
| 47000 mi US $80 |
Replace serpentine belt. Replaced belt was showing signs of wear and occasionally made a squealing sound at startup. |
| 56000 mi | Lubricate serpentine belt. It squealed during cold start. The belt was replaced by dealer less than a year ago. |
| 95000 mi US $1450 |
Replace catalytic converter. |
| 102000 mi US $220 |
Front muffler seam was leaking - had to replace from there back to the rear of vehicle because it was a complete welded system from the factory. |
| 86200 mi | After the FUEL P was replaced. the next day the Elight came on. It was the O2 senor. Told that it was not covered under warranty. Caled GM Tlk to a rep. I explaed to thm th situation and aked if the O2 senor was covred since FP cuse prb Yes |
| 101000 mi | Re-built engine replace time chain |
| 103000 mi US $800 |
Full 100,000 service items: transmission service, coolant and brake fluid change, tune-up and air induction cleaning |
| 96800 mi US $139 |
It would not idle, quit running. Had to replace the Intake Sol |
| 13500 mi | Under warranty |
| 14000 mi | Still under warranty |
| 11000 mi | Upon starting, the engine would idle very rough for up to 20 seconds. This problem was intermittant, but noticeable. Got a recall notice from Chevrolet to bring it in and have it reprogrammed. Problem solved. |
| 47500 mi US $195 |
Dealer also replaced balance chain (under a special coverage 12313) and timing chain (at cost for parts only). The vehicle was starting to develop a pronounced engine rattle, and replacing the balance and timing chain seemed to resolve the issue. |
2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi | Cam actuator replaced |
| 72300 mi | Rough idle and presence of fuel in oil. Fuel pump, balance chain and tensioner replaced under warranty per bulletin #12313. |
| 79000 mi | Check engine light code p0420 -- cracked exhaust manifold |
| 80700 mi | CEL code p0420 returned shortly after exhaust manifold repair. Catalytic converter replaced. |
| 67000 mi | Recall for piston rings |
| 84000 mi US $300 |
Ignition coil |
| 130000 mi US $3500 |
timing and balance shaft chains failed high pressure fuel pump |
| 65000 mi | Catalytic conveter |
| 85000 mi | camshaft actuator |
| 101700 mi | 101,000 miles beginning to use approx 1 qt of oil every 2000 miles |
| 33600 mi | A sensor failed causing check engine light... referred to as a "crank sensor". |
| 14700 mi | Loud ticking noise from engine, poor gas mileage, |
| 27000 mi | My engine rattled very intermittenly at startup. Maybe 10 times in last year. The dealer replaced the water pump and balance shaft chain,the tensioner,two valves,actuator and did an oil change with filter. |
| 36000 mi | Intermittent rattling sound at startup, different than previous startup noise. Also occasional belt squeal at startup. No issues when driving. Actuators replaced again, drive belt replaced and oil change. |
| 50700 mi US $100 |
Start up engine rattle came back. Dealer did new repair for problem. They did a piston rods,rings and bearing replacement. They also replaced the balance shaft chain with the new updated part. Have driven 2500 miles, issue hasn't returned. Squealing drive belt. Dealer replaced drive belt and tensioner. High Pressure Fuel Pump and Timing chain also replaced to correct engine rattle problem per Bulletin 13-06-01-003A. |
| 75000 mi US $100 |
I received check engine, check stabiltrac and reduced engine power messages. After shutting off and not used for about one half hour, car drove fine. Dealer evaluated and found code#P2135. Replaced defective throttle body and gasket. |
| 82000 mi | Check Engine light indicated code P0013. Found defective and replaced Camshaft Position Actuator. Solenoid. Repaired covered under Powertrain Warranty. |
| 44640 mi | Check engine light, "service stabilitrak" warning, reduced engine power. Dealer replaced throttle body assembly. |
| 49600 mi | Check Engine light, rough idling, stall, continued cycling after ignition turned off ('dieseling'). Dealer replaced High Pressure Fuel Pump. |
| 65000 mi | Loud engine rattling sound at start-up, becoming longer and more frequent. replace high pressure fuel pump & replace engine balance chain for code P0172 under powertrain warranty |
| 72000 mi US $220 |
Check Engine Light -O2 sensor bad |
| 77600 mi | Replace Camshaft position actuator and sprocket. |
| 85000 mi | excessive oil consumption. Replaced pistons & Rings per bulletin #13-06-003G crack in exhaust manifold |
| 86200 mi US $513 |
Catalytic converter bad. Replaced. Owner believes excessive excessive oil consumption and (carbon removal) induction service purchased from dealer damaged the converter |
| 66700 mi | Engine would not take fuel. Throttle body replaced under warranty. |
| 76800 mi | Cracked manifold. Replaced under warranty. |
| 90900 mi US $90 |
Code tripped for Catalyst Low Efficiency |
| 98000 mi US $480 |
Catalytic converter had clogged enough to trip MIL code. Both oxygen sensors were changed at the same time. |
| 105000 mi US $60 |
Converter replaced 99,000 miles with Walker direct-fit replacement. Flange to manifold separated 104,000 miles and converter was replaced again, under warranty, no charge except for labor. |
| 114000 mi US $500 |
Exhaust manifold was cracked and replaced. 2nd such repair. First time was under warranty. |
| 96700 mi | Catalytic Converter pipe was cracked. Converter replaced under Walker warranty. |
| 118000 mi | Engine rebuild under warranty - new pistons, rings. Also, cam actuators were noted to be worn, were replaced at owner expense during rebuild. No additional labor charges. |
| 143000 mi US $780 |
Pinhole exhaust leak required cat-back replacement. |
| 38000 mi | Replace faulty timing chain. A known problem by Chevrolet. Chevrolet recalled to make a change in oil change frequency to mitigate this problem. |
| 86700 mi US $2000 |
Replaced defective catalytic converter; replaced O2 sensors, replaced leaking exhaust manifold. GENERAL MOTORS COVERED THE COST AND INSTALLTION OF THE REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. |
| 90600 mi | Engine using oil, replaced Pistons & rings. |
| 57000 mi | Replaced timing chain, fuel pump, something with water pump. After this trip, the transmission started to miss and jerk. Could almost not get vehicle out of steep driveway. |
| 79000 mi US $800 |
timing belt issues due to stretching of the chain |
| 94000 mi US $300 |
Throttle body failed |
| 90000 mi US $1200 |
I told the dealer I noticed a bit more exhaust noise than usual-being a four cylinder, any kind of growl is unusual in the Equinox. Resonator replaced. |
| 3000 mi | Engine light came on; emissions issue. Was covered under recall for "poor drivability". Replaced cam valves and reprogrammed ECM. |
| 17000 mi | Check engine light came on to indicated a P0690 (engine controls ignition relay feedback circuit high volts). Techs reprogrammed engine control module and has been fine. |
| 60800 mi | Actuator for emissions |
| 80000 mi US $592 |
Check engine light on/sometimes flashing, runs rough at startup. Solenoid control valve replaced, plus engine flush, and fuel system cleaning. |
| 87000 mi US $215 |
Check engine light - caused by broken wire (under car) going to sensor. |
2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
| 130000 mi US $600 |
replaced radiator |
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