Three problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2011 Equinox.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle shook and an engine power reduced warning indicator illuminated. The engine seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Today I added my name to the class action lawsuit, case no. 3:17-cv-5337 that was filed on 9/14/17 in the northern district of California against gm regarding my 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. If you're affected, add your name as well as file a complaint with the federal trade commission. Feb2017, I purchased said auto with 69,684 miles in good condition. On my way to work while at a red light the SUV shut off without warning. Being unable to restart the SUV, it was towed on may 25, 2018 to my mechanic (cb island, 589 union Ave, westbury, NY) to find that there were damaged valves, a broken timing chain, and a blown engine at 93,675 miles. This mileage is well under gm's special coverage adjustment mileage of 120k. The cause of the damage to the motor was lack of oil in the engine. Being diligent in getting oil changes, there was no indication that the oil was low in the car. Gm refused to honor the warranty though they knew of the defect on these engines. There are many almost identical mechanical issues over multiple years for the chevy Equinox. This is not just a few of us that have experienced this engine failure, but enough to have a class action initiated. Having a $16k loan remaining, I have no other choice but to repair the engine. The government (which was assisted gm out of bankruptcy) needs to hold gm accountable by forcing them to take action by recalling all affected models, and to reimburse those who have already made the repairs in addition to having gm inspect the repaired engines to ensure no future problems to pre-empt the fatalities that will eventually begin to add up.
The vehicle has suffered several engine failure since I purchased it. Several sensors and module have gone out, costs of over $1500. 00 to date. Faulty electrical panel failed to indicate the vehicle was low on oil, and overheating. The oil was changed and within a month, the oil had depleted for unknown reasons. None of the indicator lights signaled and the engine stopped while driving, the mechanic said the engine froze up and it is a total loss. The mechanic said the vehicle only had two quarts of oil but was not signaling any oil problems and it should have. The sensors and electric panel were malfunctioning. The dealer never disclosed any recalls to me when I bought the vehicle used. The mechanic is getting the history together of work performed. I will upload as I get them.