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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.
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2011 Chevrolet Equinox repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (61%)

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Chart based on 116 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

Chevrolet Equinox in Nebraska, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2011
Apr 2011

4000 mi
Key did not work. Would not turn over now they thin it may be the Battery. Has done it 4 more times just keep turning the key and eventually it starts. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Virginia, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

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. 

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

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

Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States
Dec 2011 - Nov 2017
Jan 2012 back left speaker replaced 

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

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

Chevrolet Equinox in California, United States
Jan 2011 - Oct 2012
May 2011

5000 mi

US $62
Rear Hatch rattle. Adjusted and Lubricated Loose area in Driver leather seat bottom. Looked like a bubble. Part ordered. 
Jun 2011

6000 mi
They replaced the lower part of the driver seat. 
Dec 2011

14000 mi
Rattle in back 
Chevrolet Equinox in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2011 - Feb 2021
Jun 2011

3000 mi
Had to have the sping/lock mechanism on the dashboard storage unit replaced. It would not spring open when the button was pushed. All is fine now. 
Jan 2012

7000 mi
Key fob need to have the card or circuit board replaced 
Dec 2014

38000 mi

US $200
Dead cell in battery 
Jan 2016

13000 mi
Second dealer installed battery in 12 months. Latest at warrany, no charge 
Sep 2017

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

Chevrolet Equinox in Texas, United States
Jul 2011 - Jan 2016
Oct 2011

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 
Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States
Nov 2012 - Feb 2016
Jan 2014

50500 mi

US $30
fuel system losing pressurization. 
Mar 2014

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. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Mar 2011 Under warranty 
Apr 2011 Still under warranty 
Jul 2011

13300 mi
Still under warranty 
Aug 2011

15000 mi
When air conditioner fan is turned all the way up and temp control is on coolest setting, every 30 minutes the air speed drops without the driver adjusting controls. Lasts for 45 seconds, then returns to original settings. Air has quit x 2 
Chevrolet Equinox in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012

15000 mi
The speaker was buzzing. The dealership replaced the speaker and it is fine now. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Oregon, United States
Jun 2010 - Oct 2016
Nov 2010 Interior trim on driver side door, above window, came loose in one spot. Mechanic set it back in without difficulty 
Chevrolet Equinox in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 need full engine replacement.... 
Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States
Oct 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011

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. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Delaware, United States
Apr 2012 - Oct 2012
May 2012

7500 mi
Steering would stick at highway speed and service steering message. Dealer replaced electric motor and control module. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Alabama, United States
Oct 2011 - Sep 2012
Jan 2012

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. 
Sep 2012

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. 
Chevrolet Equinox in California, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

56000 mi
Navigation defaults to washington DC and time as well everytime you start the car. You change the program but does the same wthing when restarted. Looks like a recall on the nav system but dealer sayd otherwise. noisy engine, rattle 
Chevrolet Equinox in Texas, United States
Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
May 2016

36000 mi
Navigation system/ stereo/ clock/ problems. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Illinois, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

103000 mi

US $800
Full 100,000 service items: transmission service, coolant and brake fluid change, tune-up and air induction cleaning 
Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

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. 
Chevrolet Equinox in California, United States
Dec 2017 - Dec 2018
Jun 2018

61000 mi

US $3500
Check Engine Light. Car could not move. Transmission needed to be replaced. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2015 - Jul 2017
Jul 2016

48200 mi
car would not go over 20 mph 
Chevrolet Equinox in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

39000 mi

US $467
Oemdtc15136b door hem rust. Factory repaired with a 70/30 cost split. Repaired for free if done in canada. Have fighting with GM for months 
Chevrolet Equinox in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2011 - Sep 2012
Jul 2011

3000 mi
High pressure fuel pump rattle. Dealer installed insulator. 
Oct 2011

7000 mi
recall fix, second attempt to fix 3 to 5 second rattle upon engine startup. actuators replaced, noise gone. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Florida, United States
Jan 2014 - Apr 2017
Nov 2016

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. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2014 - May 2015
May 2015

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 
Chevrolet Equinox in Colorado, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Mar 2015

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. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States
Apr 2013 - Dec 2014
Mar 2014

32000 mi
the hinge for the compartment on the dash failed.fixed under warranty 
Chevrolet Equinox in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2011 - Jul 2018
Oct 2015

43000 mi
Torque converter seal was leaking. They removed and replaced the seal, after removing the whole transmission. They also did an alignment. I wonder if it's connected to having had a rebuilt transmission when the new car was 3 months old. 
Nov 2015

43000 mi
Transmission fluid still leaking after the repair in October. Evidently, they didn't complete the job. They removed the side axle from transmission and replaced the seal. Still not sure if the transmission is working 100% 
Mar 2018

57000 mi
The sun roof leaks. Couldn't afford repair. 
Chevrolet Equinox in New Brunswick, Canada
Apr 2011 - Sep 2016
Jun 2016

96720 mi

C $800
ABS and traction lights would come off, garage said it was a defective sensor in one of the wheel, change it but had the same problem into another wheel. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Iowa, United States
Feb 2011 - Feb 2016
Jan 2012

45500 mi
Positive battery cable fell off battery. Mechanic said it was probably never tightened from the factory. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Washington, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2012

11000 mi
Driver side speaker crackled and faded in and out. Repair not successful, need to take it back to the dealer. 
Jun 2018

65000 mi

US $3200
AC failure Catalytic converter failed and had to be replaced. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Maryland, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2013
Sep 2011

22000 mi
Usb port for the radio quit working, Dealer replace module. 
Dec 2011

28000 mi
Car had developed rough idle. Dealer reflashed the PCM. High pressure fuel pump was noisy, dealer installed insulator. 
Sep 2012

48000 mi
Ses light is on. Replace cam actuator. 
Dec 2012

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. 
Mar 2013

63000 mi

US $300
Ses light on and car bucking. Replaced throttle body 
Chevrolet Equinox in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Apr 2015
Nov 2011

11000 mi
rattling noise on engine start up - they replaced camshaft actuators as per TSB P10562A Bolts on subframe contacting body - ordered bolts outlined on TSB P10605 
Jan 2012

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. Engine clatters for a few seconds after start-up 
Oct 2013

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. 
Jan 2015

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. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

4000 mi
Rear hatch door panel rattles. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States
Nov 2010 - Apr 2020
Dec 2010 Headliner was hanging down in front of driver side windshield. 
Jan 2011

1000 mi
piece of molding they scratched repairing headliner 
Chevrolet Equinox in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2022
Aug 2016

47000 mi

US $80
Replace serpentine belt. Replaced belt was showing signs of wear and occasionally made a squealing sound at startup. 
Sep 2017

56000 mi
Lubricate serpentine belt. It squealed during cold start. The belt was replaced by dealer less than a year ago. 
Jul 2021

95000 mi

US $1450
Replace catalytic converter. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2012
Nov 2011

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. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Arizona, United States
Mar 2011 - Jan 2023
May 2013

35000 mi
Car was Towed by gm to the dealer at no charge. Glad I didn't have another 500 mile or I would have had to pay for the battery. 
Oct 2013

41300 mi
Battery Died before warranty 
Nov 2015

74300 mi
remote start stop working 
Apr 2016

80800 mi

US $500
W hd a prblem wth th A/C cabn fn ctl modul tht contrled fan spd whn swtching frm 1 mode to the nxt. The fn spd wold slw whn swtch from 1 mod but wuld not retrn to the corect spd Whn tht was"FXED"th OnStr stopd working Thy had to replce cblew 
Oct 2016

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 
May 2017

95000 mi

US $90
Replaced rear shocks. one was leaking on the drivers side. 
Oct 2017

98000 mi

US $1650
Transmission failed wile on vacation. We didn't know that the hard shifting was because the transmission was failing back around 65,000. Hard shifting would happen occasionally. A dealer in California "City Chevy" told us it would take 2 weeks and cost $5500 We then trailered it back to AZ on our own And had it repaired at Van Chevy" in Scottsdale. 
Mar 2018

101000 mi
Re-built engine replace time chain 
Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

65000 mi
Oil consumption 
Chevrolet Equinox in Mississippi, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2011

2000 mi
Replaced IP Cluster. The outside temperature gauge would work intermittently so replaced the IP Cluster to correct the problem 
Jul 2011

7500 mi
Replace Torque Converter Hub Seal because it was leaking transmission fluid. Replace Torque Converter Hub Seal because it was leaking  
Jun 2012

27400 mi
Replaced Center Dash Console. It would open but would not rise up so had to replace it I had to have the Dash Center Consol replaced because it would not open as it should. 
Apr 2015

77800 mi

US $251
Replaced Mode Actuator 
Jul 2016

96800 mi

US $139
It would not idle, quit running. Had to replace the Intake Sol 
Chevrolet Equinox in Oregon, United States
Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
Jul 2011

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. When the transmission is in 2nd gear and you lift your foot off of the gas pedal suddenly, you can feel a kick. Other owners on the net have the same issue. The dealer says they have never heard of the problem... 
Oct 2011

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. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Texas, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2013
Oct 2011

5000 mi
Dent in passenger side dash. 

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

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

Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States
Oct 2014 - Mar 2016
Nov 2015

65000 mi
Catalytic conveter 
Chevrolet Equinox in New York, United States
Sep 2015 - Dec 2016
Mar 2016

67000 mi
Recall for piston rings 
Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States
Aug 2016 - Feb 2017
Feb 2017

130000 mi

US $3500
timing and balance shaft chains failed high pressure fuel pump 
Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2017
May 2017

84000 mi

US $300
Ignition coil 
Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2012

26200 mi

US $40
Supplemental Restraint System aka Airbag warning light came on due to the system not being fully operational aka a bad sensor. 
Sep 2014

48000 mi

US $105
The rear windshield wiper blade snapped off of the mount for some reason. 
Jul 2015

61300 mi

US $725
Brake caliper piston was squeaking and since the pads had less than 5mm-the brakes were completed as well. 
Aug 2015

63000 mi
Still squeaking while coming to a stop and dealer is not able to diagnose the issue 
Nov 2015

66100 mi

US $500
Braking subsystem parts not identified as worn during replacement of brakes. 
Sep 2016

79000 mi

US $800
timing belt issues due to stretching of the chain 
Jan 2017

94000 mi

US $300
Throttle body failed 
Jul 2017

83000 mi

US $1400
compressor replaced 
Sep 2017

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. Battery died in a parking lot in the rain-battery was checked and was fully discharged, car was towed to dealer and replaced with new battery from dealer 
Chevrolet Equinox in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2011 - Feb 2018
Sep 2011

3000 mi
Engine light came on; emissions issue. Was covered under recall for "poor drivability". Replaced cam valves and reprogrammed ECM. 
Dec 2012

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. 
Sep 2016

70000 mi
Heating/cooling system was blowing from vent only; would not change to other options. Mode valve actuator not responding and was replaced. 
Jan 2017

60800 mi
Actuator for emissions 
Chevrolet Equinox in West Virginia, United States
Oct 2010 - Aug 2017
Dec 2013

64000 mi

US $450
Intermittent rubbing sound when braking just before coming to a stop. Right front brake hub assembly was defective/out of spec.and was replaced. Had to also turn the front rotors. 
Feb 2014

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 
Mar 2014

72000 mi

US $220
Heat not working at times. Heat actuator stuck. Replaced temperature actuator. Check Engine Light -O2 sensor bad 
Aug 2014

77600 mi
Replace Camshaft position actuator and sprocket. 
Mar 2015

85000 mi
excessive oil consumption. Replaced pistons & Rings per bulletin #13-06-003G crack in exhaust manifold 
Apr 2015

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 
Jul 2015

92000 mi

US $517
Replace AC condenser leak 
Oct 2015

97800 mi

US $330
Replaced passenger rear window regulator 
Jun 2016

114000 mi

US $410
Encoder ring inside wheel bearing/hub assembly corroded and missing sections. Replaced left front wheel bearing/hub assembly. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Illinois, United States
Mar 2011 - Feb 2020
Nov 2013

36000 mi
Remote start failed. After replacing a switch without success, a wire was found to be broken. 
Dec 2013

37000 mi
Clunk noise from rear. Happened only when turning into my driveway or other car lot entrances. Shop realigned the latch on the rear door. That did it! 
Feb 2014

40000 mi
Heater stopped working. Control switch on the water flow into the heater was found stuck. 
Nov 2015

62300 mi

US $322
Heater quit again. Replaced a actuator. Entire dash had to be removed for the repair. 
Feb 2016

63000 mi

US $228
Heater quit again! Non-dealer shop gave up and told me to take it to dealer. Dealer replaced a different actuator. We'll see...... April 2017: everything worked fine thru the winter! 
Mar 2017

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. 
Mar 2018

87000 mi

US $215
Check engine light - caused by broken wire (under car) going to sensor. 
Chevrolet Equinox in West Virginia, United States
Dec 2014 - Sep 2017
Jun 2015

60000 mi
Cam actuator replaced 
Feb 2016

72300 mi
Rough idle and presence of fuel in oil. Fuel pump, balance chain and tensioner replaced under warranty per bulletin #12313. 
Aug 2016

79000 mi
Check engine light code p0420 -- cracked exhaust manifold 
Oct 2016

80700 mi
CEL code p0420 returned shortly after exhaust manifold repair. Catalytic converter replaced. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Illinois, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2012

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. 
Sep 2012

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. 
Jul 2013

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. 
Feb 2015

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. 
Nov 2015

82000 mi
Check Engine light indicated code P0013. Found defective and replaced Camshaft Position Actuator. Solenoid. Repaired covered under Powertrain Warranty. 
Chevrolet Equinox in West Virginia, United States
Dec 2012 - Sep 2017
Jan 2013

34000 mi
ABS, Traction Control, & AWD lights on and stated system(s) were not functioning correctly. The hub & sensor was cleaned on the left front wheel, which appeared to correct the problem. Same problem with dirty ABS sensor, right side. 
May 2016

90600 mi
Engine using oil, replaced Pistons & rings. 
Aug 2016

94700 mi
Complete Transmission Failure 
Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States
Jan 2011 - Nov 2013
Nov 2012

33600 mi
A sensor failed causing check engine light... referred to as a "crank sensor". 
Oct 2013

51000 mi
One of the supporting struts for the rear hatch/trunk lid failed so that the back hatch would not stay open. This has apparently been a common problem and was quickly replaced and even though car has exceeded warranty mileage, was covered. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Virginia, United States
Mar 2012 - Jul 2015
Aug 2014

85000 mi
camshaft actuator 
May 2015

101700 mi
101,000 miles beginning to use approx 1 qt of oil every 2000 miles 
Chevrolet Equinox in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2011 - Oct 2017
Jun 2013

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. 
May 2016

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. 
Nov 2016

97500 mi
Replaced heating actuator. 
Chevrolet Equinox in West Virginia, United States
Aug 2013 - Oct 2013
Aug 2013

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. Transfer case replaced. 
Oct 2013

58000 mi
Vehicle would not back up on a grade then the engine would rev and a loud clunking sound was heard. It slowly progressed even in forward gears. I took it to a Honda dealer and traded it for an Accord after I left the Chevy dealer. 
Chevrolet Equinox in New York, United States
Feb 2011 - May 2013
Apr 2012

14700 mi
Loud ticking noise from engine, poor gas mileage, 
Chevrolet Equinox in Nebraska, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

32000 mi
I suspect transmission was going out as car jerked when shifting gears--had 36,366 Miles. Warranty ran out at 36,000. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014

66700 mi
Engine would not take fuel. Throttle body replaced under warranty. 
Apr 2015

76800 mi
Cracked manifold. Replaced under warranty. 
Nov 2015

90900 mi

US $90
Code tripped for Catalyst Low Efficiency 
Mar 2016

98000 mi

US $480
Catalytic converter had clogged enough to trip MIL code. Both oxygen sensors were changed at the same time. 
May 2016

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. 
Dec 2016

114000 mi

US $500
New struts, shocks all around Exhaust manifold was cracked and replaced. 2nd such repair. First time was under warranty. 
Jan 2017

96700 mi
Catalytic Converter pipe was cracked. Converter replaced under Walker warranty. 
Feb 2017

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. 
Dec 2017

135000 mi

US $170
Rear shocks (Gabriel Ultra) were making a clunking noise, replaced with KYBs which appear to have fixed the issue. 
Apr 2018

143000 mi

US $780
Pinhole exhaust leak required cat-back replacement. 
Chevrolet Equinox in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2011 - Apr 2013
Mar 2011

3720 mi
Heater fan was squealing a little, dealer replaced. 
Dec 2012

44640 mi
Check engine light, "service stabilitrak" warning, reduced engine power. Dealer replaced throttle body assembly. 
Apr 2013

49600 mi
Check Engine light, rough idling, stall, continued cycling after ignition turned off ('dieseling'). Dealer replaced High Pressure Fuel Pump. 

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

Chevrolet Equinox in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2015 - Apr 2017
Jan 2017

130000 mi

US $600
replaced radiator 

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