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2CNALDEC5B6••••••2011 Chevrolet EQUINOX
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2011 Chevrolet EQUINOX build (14 vs 4).
14on this build
724on the model
174builds in total
Most reportedEngine 7Power Train 6Vehicle Speed Control 2Visibility/wiper 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineNov 2021
Has 103,000 miles and is using a lot of oil. Will stop running in the middle of traffic. Must turn off engine and restart. Sometimes this works and sometimes it doesn't. When restarted it will only run approximately 45 mph. Just purchased car one year ago
Power TrainJun 2019
Excessive oil consumption: have had to completely refill 4qts of oil every 17-20 days, no oil stains in parking areas or oil burning smell when driving
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jan 2019
First equinox owned - gm replaced engine at no cost to me. Thought it was safe to purchase another equinox. Own a 2011 chevrolet equinox FWD 2.4 liter engine. Excessive oil consumption; stalling while at stoplights, etc.; engine light comes on frequently; multiple wheel hub…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2016
My engine light came on and sometimes when I start to accelerate my car it will just die (even on the highway in traffic!!!). It has happened 9+ times already and some of those times the engine light was no longer on
Visibility/wiperMar 2016
I was driving in a rainstorm and the wipers quit. The repair was $499. I live in fear that it will happen again on a busier highway. I'n not sure of the exact date
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2CNALDEC5B6458659 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.