2011 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 74about this part
- Share
- 9%of 782 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, 9% of the 782 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At red light,my car cut out. Wouldn't turn over. Had it towed and my mechanic said it was timing chains, which affected engine. Checked 8 of 16 valves that were bent, along w/8 rocker arms cracked and torn off. $4000 to fix this issue, money I do not have. Mechanic said GM knows about these issues and refuses to do a recall on this issue that has been going on for ten plus years.”
NHTSA complaint #11288752, filed 2019-12, 125,000 miles“While driving the car stalls and it does it also when slowing down for a traffic lite and then when restarted it surges. This is a safety defect in my car. Cannot believe with all the complaints I have read for this problem and there is no recall, really. Maybe not enough people have been killed yet. Mine stalled out 4 times just trying to get out of the parking lot and then within a block it did it in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11102560, filed 2018-06, 66,900 miles“Dear sir or madam, after long waiting for those issues resolve; I decided to contact professional. I paid over 40k for this vehicle and I have lot of problem. Also the air conditioner was broken and I paid 1400 dollar. Huge problem with these car please contact me as I will hired a lawyer.”
NHTSA complaint #10919916, filed 2016-10, 101 miles“I drive a 2011 chevolet Equinox and on 3 separate occasions, it has shut off and would not accellerate right after cranking the car up and putting it in gear. No accidents have occured but this has happened over a dozen times and I have sent it back and forth to the dealership for repairs. The dealership says it is fixed but it continues to occur.”
NHTSA complaint #10417204, filed 2011-08, 4,800 miles“Upon driving my car to work with my two kids in the car, my car suddenly lost power without warning, the dashboard lit up engine power reduced as well as stabilitrac and traction control. The car would not accelerate to more than 20mph and then died on me. I contacted GM, received a claim number and they never called me back as promised. I was able to restart the car and continue on my way in fear for the safety of myself and my children. …”
NHTSA complaint #10825267, filed 2016-02, 55,426 milesRelated recalls
- 16V502000Jul 5, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the…Covers: Chevrolet Equinox 2010–2013, Cruze 2011–2016, Malibu 2013–2016 +4 more
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- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
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- 11010421Oct 3, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11007196Sep 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which…
- 11006293Aug 13, 2024This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may crank over unprompted and not start afterward. This is the result of hooking up…
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11002441Jun 14, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 18% |
| 2025 | 79 | 33% |
| 2024 | 17 | 21% |
| 2023 | 13 | 13% |
| 2022 | 22 | 12% |
| 2021 | 18 | 18% |
| 2020 | 43 | 14% |
| 2019 | 45 | 15% |
| 2018 | 61 | 15% |
| 2017 | 19 | 7% |
| 2016 | 24 | 6% |
| 2015 | 45 | 7% |
| 2014 | 46 | 8% |
| 2013 | 69 | 9% |
| 2012 | 70 | 10% |
| 2011 | 74 | 9% |
| 2010 | 81 | 10% |
| 2009 | 23 | 24% |
| 2008 | 65 | 18% |
| 2007 | 102 | 15% |
| 2006 | 141 | 20% |
| 2005 | 159 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox
386 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
145 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
76 complaintsFuel system
75 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsElectronic stability control
55 complaintsAir bags
52 complaintsVehicle speed control
50 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology