2011 Chevrolet Equinox: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Dec 18, 2023 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop the following day, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed May 2, 2023 · Engine · 143,822 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to provide notification whenever the oil level was low. The vehicle was hesitating and shuddering before accelerating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal oil consumption, causing engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,822.

Filed Oct 26, 2022 · Engine · 145,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that her vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact had taken the vehicle multiple times to an independent mechanic where the catalytic converter had been replaced but the failure persisted. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the dealer who informed her that the failure was related to a defective timing chain. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and acknowledged the failure but stated there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2020 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · PA

With no warning, the car just stopped. I had no reverse or forward. I was in motion on the highway and you could tell it was hesitating. Went a few more miles and thankfully made it to a parking lot. When my husband arrived, the car would just rev. We had to have it towed. The car has under 80,000 miles on it and the transmission goes? This is just ridiculous that chevy is ripping people off with these cars! I have read soo many complaints with this happening to the 2011 equinox and there is not something fishy or recalls on this? You pay alot of money for vehicles and this should not happen to a car that has been babied, taken care of! I would never buy another chevy again!! When is this going to be recalled??????? After how many complaints and cars does it take to have the same problem???

Filed Aug 27, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CA

Stopped at the gas station and the car would not restart. Several times the car died while on a busy highway. When I try to start the car the windshield wipers go back and forth 3 times and all power is there but engine is totally dead. Sometimes after several tries and a few hours later the car will start. I have had 4 mechanics, 3 were dealers, and nobody could tell me what was going on.....and yet I was charged 3 out of 4 times. My husband spoke to 2 street mechanics and both without hesitation said it is the PCM computer. After much research and continued problems I am now ordering a new PCM and installing it myself. There is also a ticking sound which seems to baffle the mechanics. And the car consumes tons of oil. Unfortunately I am seeing that there are so many chevy equinox owners out there having these same issues and chevrolet is not helping. Shame on you chevrolet!

Filed Apr 27, 2018 · Engine · 114,744 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to community chevrolet buick (4521 university ave, cedar falls, ia 50613, (319) 277-5010) where it was diagnosed that the engine control module failed and the throttle body assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 84120242638. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 114,744.

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 71,000 miles · GA

Gm recall 11195a - poor drivability/ safety/ emissions recall for camshaft position actuator solenoids. My 2.4l 2011 equinox (approx. 47,000 at purchase 11/16 & 71,000 current) is now at days chevrolet in acworth ga. Due to 1) shutting off multiple times while driving, 2) stalling at idle (fwd & rev). I initially visited days on 12/22/17 to start an oil consumption test related to 15285c, as my car presented with stalling/hesitation/surging and loss of 3 qts oil. As of today (1/3/18), I returned to days when it shut off while driving again. The dealership's diagnosis is intake & exhaust camshaft solenoid failure. I suspected this based on code p0010 recorded by my diagnostic unit. So I got a rental, left my car for the camshaft repairs, and researched recalls. The 2011 2.4l has many known engine/powertrain/safety issues. Lo and behold, I found the recall on the camshaft diagnosis. It reads exact to what I'm experiencing. My next step was contacting days to ask why I'm being charged for a recalled repair. I was informed that they were unaware of recall 11195a. My service advisor, rob, looked up the recall and discovered that there is in fact a recall for the exact diagnosis, yet could not explain why my VIN is not included. He advised that the car is exhibiting exactly what the recall is issued for and that it's clearly a known safety issue, yet gm will not cover my repair because "the VIN is not included". I very much believe this is gm's responsibility and gm should cover the repair at no cost because it's a result of their faulty engineering. I contacted gm customer service tonight and was told there's nothing gm can do. I strongly disagree. Gm can do the right thing. I requested a case be opened and was given #83734190593 after pressing (paul) for one. In the end. Gm was of no help and my VIN is still in limbo, so I'm filing my complaint here.

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Driver assistance · CA

Intake camshaft actuator not functioning, need to replace. Car stalls, loud at start up and hesitates, wants to stall at a stop sign

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Engine · 96,800 miles · MI

Starting approximately two weeks ago my car would hesitate when accelerating from a stop and either lurch while going into gear or would cut the engine. This would happen every day and I would lose the engine between 1 and 10 times per day. I took my car into the dealership on tuesday, oct 4, and was told it was the cam actuator solenoid that wasn't working. I know there is a recall for the year, make l, and model for my car but the VIN isn't covered.

Filed May 31, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 55,000 miles · NJ

In february 2015 the throttle body was replaced/repaired due to reduced engine power and stalling while driving. Although no longer under warranty, chevrolet picked up the repair cost. Since the repair, there has been hesitation in acceleration. More recently there has been loud engine noise (sounds lile a diesel engine), rough idling at a stop & hesitation when turning off the vehicle. It sounds and feels like the engine is going to fall out. The check engine light has come on 2x. I will be scheduling service.

Filed May 6, 2015 · Acceleration · 80,000 miles · CT

I was driving to work on route 66 in east hampton, ct when the car just started hesitating and not driving properly. I immediately had to find a safe place to pull off so as not to cause an accident and called on-star. I turned the car on and off several times before it finally seemed drive-able. On-star performed a diagnostic test and said there was definitely something wrong and to proceed to the closest chevrolet dealer immediately. It was determined by jackson chevrolet they had to replace the throttle body. I don't understand how something like that can break in only 4 years of owning the car and it was a real safety concern.

Filed May 3, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 49,250 miles · IL

When I was out running errands on 5/2/15 with my (xxx) year old, as I was arriving closer to my destination my car started shaking the check engine light came on, the stabilitrak light came one and I started to accelerate the car and the pedal was all the way to the floor and the car hesitated for a min or so then it started to rev up and I was able to pull off. Then when I got to where I was going I turned the car off and according to the manual the stabilitrak should go off and it usually activates due to check engine light coming on. I can honestly say that when you are in traffic at a stop and trying to pull off this is a very dangerous situation. After being in the store for at least 30mins or more when I come back out the check engine light is still on but the stabilitrak light is off. I am no more than 20 mins away from my home but on the way back home it took at least 45 mins because three times while in traffic waiting for the light to turn green the card started having the soldered acceleration problems again. I am just relieved that the drivers behind me in each occurrence which would be a total of 4 was very patient. I did do a diagnostic report with onstar after the second incident and I was informed that there were 3 codes on my car now and the loss of power can be an issue for these code and to get the car to the dealer within 7 days. This seems to be an issue that has been listed on this site more than once. I am no longer under the warranty for this vehicle and from what I have read is a very expensive repair. I am not sure why chevy/gm is not acknowledging this issue from what I have seen on this site and edmunds.com, car complaints.com and you tube this a very real and serious issue. This issue needs to be addressed soon than later. I don't understand why there hasn't been anything done about this. I am scared to drive my car now. *trparts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).