2011 Chevrolet Equinox Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 782 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,707miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, 1% of the 782 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,707 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10937171, filed 2016-12, 100,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11407851, filed 2021-04, 86,707 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11324351, filed 2020-05“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11083666, filed 2018-04, 65,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11459055, filed 2022-03Related service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10247352Nov 14, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 4% |
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 11 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 9 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 18 | 3% |
| 2005 | 57 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox
386 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
145 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
76 complaintsFuel system
75 complaintsElectrical system
74 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsElectronic stability control
55 complaintsAir bags
52 complaintsVehicle speed control
50 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsBrakes
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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