2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Suspension Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
6 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
My brakes went to the floor going 55 then they got really hard to press almost wrecked had to get towed! Then after that the suspension felt really loose
FIRST TIME: MARCH 21 - NJ TURNPIKE. CAR "STABILITRAK ICON" AND SERVICE STABILITRAK" MSG & "TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR" LIGHT, THEN "BRAKE ICON" AND "ABS ICON" WITH "SERVICE POWER STEERING" MSG, THEN "SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM" MSG - ALL WHILE THE ICONS ARE ON - CAR LOST ALL POWER. CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NJ TURNPIKE AT ALMOST EXIT 18E/W. HAD VEHICLE TOWED, TOOK FIRST TO FIRESTONE A DAY LATER, THE FOUND A CODE THEY SAID NEEDED THE CHEVY COMPUTERS (P069E, U0073, D1231) - TOOK TO CHEVY A WEEK LATER (BELLAVIA CHEVY, RUTHERFORD, NJ), DEALER SAID THEY FOUND NO CODES - COULD BE THE BATTERY. WE CLEANED THE PORTS, CHANGED THE BATTERY. HAD NEW TIRES INSTALLED AT FIRESTONE ON 4/9. 4/9 PICKED UP THE CAR, THIS TIME DRIVING FROM NORTHERN NJ TO BROOKLYN AND THE EXACT SAME ISSUE HAPPENED AGAIN, ONLY THIS TIME, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE...
IT KEEPS CUTTING OFF AND THE OIL KEEPS GOING EMPTY SOME SAY RECALL 11195A MITE BE THE PROBLEM BUT I DON'T KNOW JUS GOT THE CAR AND WHEN I START IT UP THE PEDDLE GETS STUCK AND STARTS RITE BACK UP IN MOTION AND SOON AS YOU BACK UP AND SOON AS YOU TURN OUT IT CUTS OFF ON THE HIGH WAY AND ON CITY STREET AND TURNING. *TR
OIL CONSUMPTION HIGH, METAL PARTICLES IN OIL, CV AXEL JOINT BAD
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WAS PRESENT WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND VIBRATE SEVERELY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF LOSING CONTROL AND CRASHING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LONE STAR CHEVROLET (18900 NORTHWEST PKWY, JERSEY VILLAGE, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARM WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND THE TRACTION/STABILIZER CONTROL TURNED ON WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT AND A MESSAGE STATED SLOWING DOWN. THEN THE TRUCK STAYED AT 20MPH, I WAS KINDA ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALMOST HIT SOMEONE. THE ENGINE SOUND GOOD. OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. WHY IS IT NOT A RECALL. *TR
Other 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Problem Areas
Engine
384 complaints
Power Train
139 complaints
Visibilitywiper
69 complaints
Electrical System
68 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
61 complaints
Unknown Or Other
56 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
55 complaints
Air Bags
51 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
49 complaints
Steering
43 complaints
Service Brakes
24 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
23 complaints
Seat Belts
13 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
9 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Structurebody
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubrication
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint