2011 Chevrolet Equinox: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 13, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · 86,707 miles · NJ

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 verrizano bridge in staten island. All the same lights / symptoms as above, lost all power. Managed to get off at the 92nd street exit and into a parking space - towed to parents house in brooklyn, made appt w/ chevy dealer for monday 4/12 (bay ridge chevrolet of brooklyn). Vehicle is now with them, awaiting diagnostic - this is clearly a safety issue and for the first dealer to not be able to diagnose / get a code and the issue happened again. I'm now over 500.00 in diagnostics fees that did not fix anything. Both times were highway driving, weather conditions we good both days.

Filed Apr 13, 2021 · Airbags, Brakes · 158,000 miles · TX

My ABS and stabilitrack light would come on intermittently was told it's a bad sensor and replace when possible. On the way to take my kids to school, (no warning lights presented) I was traveling about 25 MPH through the neighborhood when approaching a stop sign I depressed my brakes. Immediately the ABS and stabilitrack lights came on and the brake pedal would not depress more than 1/2' and made a gear locking sound. I was able to come to a stop using manual downshift and pumping the brakes. When presenting to mechanic, I was advised to attempt to replicate. Read that again. I was advised to attempt to replicate a brake failure.

Filed Dec 31, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 121,000 miles · TN

This should clearly be a recall based on all the poste everyone is having the same issue. All my lights come on stabilitrack, ABS, check engine, steering fluid. I barely have any power, and my speed sensor no longer reads at all. Also my oil burns extremely fast. Link to forum where everyone is having the same issue. Https://chevroletforum.com/forum/equinox-23/service-stabilitrak-check-engine-light-62780/page11/

Filed Oct 3, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 5 miles · MI

I was driving to work this morning when I went over train tracks. As soon as I did my "stbilitrak" light came on. All wheel drive turned off as well as ABS. My car would no longer accelerate. I tried to break and nearly lost control of the vehicle. I'm upset with my vehicle. I have had so many problems with it. I have always owned a chevy, but I think they quality in work is decreasing. I will be thinking about what kind of car I will get next. I prefer chevy since it's all our family has every bought, however I'm sick of having unexpected problems with it.

Filed Sep 5, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · MO

Cat converter gone out, ABS light on, brakes are making a knocking sound, when I get it fixed it's something wrong with it.

Filed Jul 26, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 110,000 miles · MI

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 assemblies replaced; wiper transmission replaced; clattering noise within engine that cannot be fixed per mechanic; stablitrak and ABS lights on; limp mode several times. Have spent many hundreds of dollars to fix. Going to gm for complete engine replacement. 126,600 miles at present. Purchased 9/8/2016 with 80,437 miles.

Filed Jun 24, 2018 · Brakes · 89,000 miles · MI

2011 chevrolet equinox at 89,000 miles ABS and traction control lights came on rendering both the ABS and traction control useless. Repairs required the replacement of both front wheel bearings due to the fact the reluctor rings / magnetic rings on both bearings had started to disintegrate missing large portions of it. Apparently these reluctor rings are poorly glued on. This safety device should have lasted much longer. At $125 per bearing plus labor this is not a cheap fix.

Filed Dec 18, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · AZ

This car has had many problems & recalls by gm. In 2017 I have replaced the high pressure fuel pump x 2, catalytic converter, transmission, svc traction, ABS stability track, serpentine belt tensioner, strut mounts, lower control arm bushings, l & r rear trail arm bushings, throttle body. The car is burning oil excessively and I am keeping records of this as there is a recall/lawsuit pending on this issue currently. I purchased an extended warranty so much of these items were repaired under that except labor and taxes which still is excessive amount of repairs and money I spent on a 6 year old car. I called gm customer care and they couldn't care less. I am very disappointed.

Filed Oct 3, 2017 · Brakes · 96,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to slow the vehicle down. The contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floorboard before the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there ABS system failed and needed to be replaced. Dale earnhardt, jr. Chevrolet located at: 3127 w tennessee st, tallahassee, fl 32304, (850) 270-1463, was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 95,000 miles · NY

I keep having issues with the wheel speed sensor. Continues to say stability tract, traction control, ABS off. Issues with wheel speed sensor.

Filed Apr 26, 2017 · Engine · 64,400 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. After starting the vehicle, the ABS indicator illuminated. After shifting the vehicle into drive, the vehicle made a grinding sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 64,400.

Filed Jun 15, 2014 · Driver assistance · 79,800 miles · PA

While driving to work, I noticed that my service stabilitrak and ABS lights came on. During this time, my vehicle lost power and I began to hear a severe grinding noise in my left front wheel. After getting to work, the vehicle sat over night. When I started it in the morning, I noticed that the above mentioned lights had come back on and the grinding noise and loss of power had started again. Approximately a week earlier, I went in for an oil change and was told that there was no oil on the dipstick. This truck is only 3.5 yrs old and there is no sign of oil leaking or burning. There is absolutely no reason that this vehicle should be falling apart after 3.5 yrs. The ABS/traction control issue is a severe safety issue that could result in an accident.