2011 Chevrolet Equinox: sudden loss of power

Filed Jan 22, 2025 · Steering · 78,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15-20 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist was inoperable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2023 · Steering · 159,000 miles · ME

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that there was an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure started out intermittently and had gradually over the years became a reoccurring failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred at various speeds. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

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 Jan 27, 2021 · Engine · 129,000 miles · OH

Car cut off while driving saying reduced engine power and service syabili track check engine light on

Filed Oct 17, 2020 · Electrical, Transmission · 120,000 miles · CA

My ignition was getting jammed and stuck when turning the truck on. While driving I felt something losing power my gears felt really slow

Filed May 21, 2019 · Engine · 65,000 miles · NJ

I bought my 2011 equinox with 45k miles, 1.5 years ago and have had many problems. Had to change the exhaust manifold, muffler and now I am having power issues. The car will stall when idling and lose power when driving. I had my 3 children in the car and when making a left turn at an intersection I lost all acceleration. Thank god there was not a car coming, because we would have been seriously hurt for it is normally a busy intersection. I still owe a lot of money on the vehicle and I am scared to drive it. This problem occurs often and I was told to change the cam shaft, which I did to no avail.

Filed Apr 19, 2019 · Engine · 80,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed too much oil. The vehicle depleted a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. Also, without warning, the vehicle would decelerate and lose power. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 101,989 miles · MO

My 2011 chevy equinox was not picking up speed, and would shut off when I stopped for more than 30 seconds. The engine also sounded very loud when in park. I had a diagnostic done at the dealership and it was determined that the timing chain needed to be replaced. My car had been in the shop two months prior for replacement of the camshaft position sensor. My car currently has 102,000 miles. The dealership said that metal shavings were also found in my oil. I tried driving my car after the diagnostic and the "reduced engine power" indicator came on, causing me to have to pull over on the highway and be towed. I contacted gm regarding a recall and was informed that the particular model of my vehicle was not included in the recall and since my warranty had expired there was nothing they could do. I have read reports of my 2011 equinox owners who have had similar issues.

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Transmission · MN

I am experiencing the same problems as the ones that are recalled for oil issues. However my VIN number wasn't listed. My pcv valve is stuck. Possible issue with inside the intake crank case and with that I don't want a blow out. Losing power and using a lot of oil. I have the 2011 chevy equinox lt purchased less than 2 years ago.

Filed Dec 1, 2018 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · FL

Sitting idle at stop light, engined revved up, turned into parking lot, lost reverse. Pushed out of parking space, able to drive forward, but at low MPH, began knocking and rattling, loss of power. Pulled into 2nd parking lot, turned car off. Waited 20 min, able to shift to reverse and drive about 10 min. Sitting idle once again, rpms revved up again, loss of power. Drove very slow until at a safe location, transmission light finally came on. Began online research to land here. Called mechanic friend, said known fact with 3-5-r wave plate failure 103,000 miles. Bought new dec 2010

Filed Sep 5, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 115,000 miles · CT

While driving car trembled a little a minute or so before it seemingly lost power, no accelerstion, steering wheel locked. Lights remained on dash but no power. No warning lights. Nothing. Thankfully was able to safely stop near side of the road and turned thebkey and car started like nothing happened. Thankful I was exiting a parking lot, and wasnt on the highway like I was just a few hours prior. I couldve been killed

Filed Feb 10, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 86,000 miles · WI

I own a 2011 chevrolet equinox ls awd with roughly 86,000 miles. While driving back an appointment this morning, the vehicle began to sputter and the "engine reduced power"/"service stabilitrak system" lights turned on. I was on the interstate with morning traffic that was going 70mph (the speed limit) and higher. The vehicle's RPM reduced suddenly and drastically, and I was only able to sustain 40mph. I was alone. I coasted off the highway as quickly as I could, stopped at the multi-lane intersection, and the vehicle completely shut off. I could not restart it. It was 9 degrees outside with snow on the ground, and the heat stopped working in the vehicle, too. The power steering shut down. I had to wait outside to direct traffic so that I would not get hit. It was a frightening experience. After the tow to the dealership, the mechanic notified me that the entire engine needs to be replaced, quoting me between $2300 for a used engine and $6500 for a new one. Corporate has only offered 10% cost share for a new engine. This is unacceptable and a known issue based on consumer complaints I have read. The complaints are consistent and point to engine failure with total replacement in the range I was quoted. I do not have the money to replace the engine, and it is a shame that a vehicle with so few miles and years needs this type of repair! Furthermore, I could have been severely injured or worse, as has happened to many others! This vehicle has had no collisions, no major damages, and I have kept up with all recommended maintenance. Now I have no vehicle, no possibility to recover its value, and I am devastated about the financial blow.