2011 Chevrolet Equinox: misfire or rough idle

Filed Jan 20, 2026 · Engine · 165,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. While driving at various speeds, there was a misfire coming from the engine while attempting to accelerate. The failure occurred while attempting to accelerate from a stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that a shaft inside the engine had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced with a rebuilt engine; however, the failure reoccurred approximately 4 months after the engine was replaced. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic, who diagnosed and determined that the same failure had reoccurred. The engine valves and exhaust were cleaned; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that smoke was entering the cabin of the vehicle and out of the exhaust pipe while the heater was activated. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic, who then diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced another time. The vehicle was repaired again. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 124,000 miles · FL

I have had constant high oil consumption, have had to replace vvt solenoids twice, timing and balance shaft chains had to be replaced, engine misfiring. Can barely go 2 months without any issues. Always something wrong. I've looked this up and many people have had similar issues with this engine.

Filed Oct 21, 2020 · Driver assistance · 129,500 miles · CT

Vehicle began experiencing rough idle, poor driveability, and also stalled at low throttle opening while leaving a parking lot. The check engine light came on with code p0010

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · OH

2011 chevy equinox ticking engine and erratically idles. Runs rough and shifting is inconsistent. Took it to chevy dealership and they said the timing chain is bad. $1500 repair! Timing chains are meant to last the life of the car, these ones are defective. The recall should have been issued years ago. My car has 125k miles. Hate chevy

Filed Aug 21, 2019 · Engine · 97,700 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled on several occasions and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to winter chevrolet (3750 century ct, pittsburg, ca 94565, (925) 232-0290) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter misfired, the pistons and head gasket needed to be replaced, and there was no oil in the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 97,700.

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Engine · 64,000 miles · IL

Error code p010 camshaft position actuator solenoid. Rough idle, dies in stop and go traffic.or when stopped at a stop sign and turning. There was a recall for this issue on cars built in different factories, they refuse to repair mine because it wasnt made in one of those factories. Have had the same issue since vehicle was 3 months old. Chevy dealer told me they couldn't find any issues

Filed Dec 9, 2018 · 5,000 miles · IL

P010 code when check engine lights comes on. Problem since about 3 months old. Some were recalled, mine was not. Rough idle, dies when stopping or turning,

Filed Sep 10, 2018 · Fuel system · 49,000 miles · IL

My car has a rough idle/feels like it's going to stall when it's idling. After getting a low-engine power indicator light, I took it to my dealer, who diagnosed the rear high-pressure fuel pump as a result of the code during diagnostics. At a cost of more than $1,300, the fuel pump was replaced, and as I was driving home from the dealership, the problem persisted and I called the dealer right then. I was told to let the car reset and do highway driving. After five days and a 12-hour highway round trip, I still had the problem and called the dealer back. They had my car three days and now say this is a timing chain issue, but they also say that some of my models are having high oil consumption, leading to the timing chain issue; therefore, they're tracking my oil consumption for 2,000 miles. Still, my question is why replace the high-pressure fuel pump since that didn't fix the problem? My year, make, and model--but not VIN--is currently under recall for failing high-pressure fuel pumps, but my dealer won't budge and include it in the recall. The recall is: #43180: product emission recall ' high pressure fuel pump ' (sep 30, 2016). I also contacted gm's help line, and they investigated and did nothing. I can provide more information if necessary, but I'm requesting that the recall be expanded to include my VIN.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 96,000 miles · CA

Oil consumption, rough idle, bad ticking engine sounds like a diesel truck, stalled.

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Engine · IL

In 2014 failed oil consumption test got work done on engine replacing piston and etc now I had (1/2018 ) vehicle shutting off at stop signs or lights .took vechicle to personal mechanic it was down a quart or oil but wasn't due for another oil change till 109.000 miles .car was at 106,000 miles at this time. Was told that I needed an upper fuel pump,cam shaft , timing chain set.and plugs misfired. After calling gmc I was told that I had no warranties left. So I called the chevy certified dealer who perform the engine work in 2014 . I was told that their warranty only last for a year and that I have special coverage still left that may aplly but would have to be inspected by their specialist and $100 fee.now mind you my car was already being worked on at my private mechanic .after paying $1375.00 for all the issues listed above my catalyst converter is bad. I been having ongoing engine issues with this vechicle.

Filed Feb 14, 2017 · Engine · 136,000 miles · CA

I purchased this car in 2014 with approx. 80,000 miles on it but was told by the sales associate that this was a great car and a great deal. This car has been nothing but problems. The car has a ticking noise and sounds like a diesel but everytime I took it in to chevy they told me this is the way chevy cars sound and that nothing was wrong with it. Finally my engine light turns on and the car will no longer turn on so I have to get it towed and they tell me the intake cam actuator solenoids went out so they replaced it. Then I continue to hear the ticking noise and the car still runs rough and loud but again they tell me nothing is wrong with the car. Once again the engine light comes on and I have to get towed back into town over two hours away for them to tell me the tranmission needs to be replaced. I contacted gm and was told this is what happens when you buy a used car. How rude! Now I am no longer under the extended warranty and my car is back at chevy. They want me to pay for 4 hours of labor to take apart my engine so they can tell me what exactly is wrong with my car but did mention a problem with the timing chain. Are they crazy? These cars are a complete joke. I can not believe that gm would not recall these cars with the extensive issues that so many people are having with them. I mean seriously they should back up their products so people will continue to buy them. If you ask me im sure this car has a problem with the oil consumption which was why I heard the ticking noise and is why the car sounded so loud and heavy like a diesel. They not these cars have a major engine issue but do nothing about it. I still have several years left to pay off this car and am completely upside down. All I want is for gm to pay off this car so I can take my services elsewhere. Drove a honda with over 200,000 miles before it gave me any type of problems. Very disappointed.

Filed Jan 25, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 29,000 miles · IN

Returned to hubler chevy for strange noise at a cold start. Rough idle. Already a bulletin for balancing chain. Balance chain replaced per extended warranty. Received a call that the timing chain needs replaced $198. Not on a bulletin. Also, now doing engine oil consumption test because oil was low as well as engine coolant was low. After doing research at home, thousands of 2.4l engines for equinox are having to pay for bad timing chain when they have balancing chain replaced. Most of these complaints are coming at the 30,000 mile mark on the odometer. It seems to me that the federal safety agency should look into why the timing chain issue is not addressed when replacing the balancing chain? If the timing chain stretches or breaks it will blow up the engine (safety issue). My vehicle just turned 29,0000 miles. Numerous other complaints involve all the federal safety agency bulletins and ultimately, these people are receiving new replacement engines. If this is the case why won't gm issue a recall and replace these engines with the new improved 2013-2014 2.4l engines. My time is valuable and each repair will cost me a days worth of pay. If these problems are now showing up. Let's end games and replace the engine now. This is very wide spread problem, gm needs to own it and replace the entire engine instead of all these band aid fixes.