2011 Chevrolet Equinox: complete transmission failure

Filed Sep 9, 2020 · Visibility · 136,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped working. The driver's side wiper blade was bent over the driver's side mirror and caused the vehicle to veer off the road into a grassy area at the apartment complex. There was no crash reported. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the VIN. The contact was told that she would be called back in two or three days. The contact referenced an unknown the federal safety agency investigation about windshield wiper motor transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Visibility · 164,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed while driving 65 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the windshield wipers transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranty was extended however, the mileage was exceeded. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2020 · Transmission · 123,700 miles · GA

I was driving on our cities bypass and all of a sudden my car began to jerk and not want to accelerate. After getting to a place that I could safely pull over, I placed the car in park and listened. The car seemed to be running fine. I thought may be it was bad gas but I was on a half tank and had been driving with the same gas for almost a week with no issues. I tried to drive home and when I put the car in drive and went to press the gas, nothing happened. The car would not move. I could hear acceleration, but the car did not budge. I put it in reverse and the same thing occurred. I am reading that transmission failure has been a problem with many 2011 chevy equinox owners. I have a little under 124,000 miles. Its too many people with this same issue for it not to be recalled by gm. This is not a inexpensive fix and is not fair to consumers.

Filed May 11, 2020 · Transmission · 109,000 miles · AZ

Vehicle has about 109,000 miles and suddenly, the transmission went out while driving. I figured out that it was able to drive in reverse only, so I moved it to a safe location. I had to have it towed into the dealer (out of warranty) and it was determined that since it was a closed system that there were a few options. In the end, I went to replace with a new transmission and have the warranties...the cost was about $2000 for minimal warranties or over $5000 for full warranty. I felt that when I purchased this vehicle brand new with 5 miles on it that it would last longer than it did. I really have had no unhandled problems with the dealer or gm in general, but feel that to have no warning, lights, fluid concerns or anything occur to give me warning that this is hogwash...I have kept up my maintenance, oil and fluid per guidelines and as stated...do not feel that this should have occurred without any warning!

Filed Mar 16, 2020 · Transmission · 138,900 miles · AL

I was driving down the road an I stopped. Tried giving it gas an rpms just went up. I was able to get it in 1st gear an go about 20mph for about 2 miles an then lost all gears. It is at the shop now an I just got the diagnosis. Need a new transmission. I believe it is time for gm to take all of this seriously an fix the problem there are to many complaints for the same thing with nothing being done. I cant afford this an most people can't but yet we are forced to pay for it. After 100s of the same issue it cant be the operator error it has to be the manufacture its self

Filed Dec 15, 2019 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · WV

Pulled onto a main highway, traveling at traffic speed when transmission failure left us in the middle of the road. Had to be pushed off the highway, and then towed to a garage, where told transmission failure is common with these cars. Repair cost of 4100$

Filed Dec 1, 2019 · Transmission · 52,354 miles · WI

While accelerating on frwy ramp, sudden catastrophic transmission failure, I got to the shoulder, had the car towed to my regular repair garage, he had seen this before, a plate inside the transmission shatters with no warning, had car towed to transmission shop, they diagnosed the same thing, said they have repaired 4 to 5 every year and it's a flaw with these transmissions. They completely rebuilt the transmission and showed me the broken parts. Cost was $3400.00. Called the chevy dealer for reimbursement and they deny any design or manufacturing defects and refused to do anything. I think you should investigate these transmissions for early failures due to a design or manufacturing defect and make chevy extend the warranties on them. My car had only 52000 miles on it and should not have this failure. I was lucky to get to those shoulder safely. If I can provide any additional information, please contact me. Also, please inform me of your investigation.

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Transmission · 109,000 miles · NY

A high pitched whining sound was noted while shifting through 2nd gear. Noted the next day the same whining sound while shifting through 2nd gear also began while shifting from park into reverse neutral and drive. Noted on the 3rd day all of the above in addition to the vehicle slipping gears and while in drive began to read as if it were in neutral. Upon inspection by a local dealer it was determined that the transmission was no longer functional. D mileage for the 2011 chevrolet equinox at that point was 109000 miles. It has since costed approximately $3000 to replace the transmission of which none was covered by any warranty either dealer or manufacturer.

Filed Aug 23, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 85,000 miles · WA · crash

Regular oil changes at gmc dealership showed high oil consumption. Chevy dealership replaced transmission 2015 under factory warranty. High oil consumption continued. 2018 engine power shuts down car while idling. Took it to my local mechanic replaced transmission. Drove almost 400 miles on "new transmission" AC not working, idles with high pitch sound when fan is running. Now seat belts lights flash and alarm despite seat belts in buckled position. Engine goes to power down /save mode when driving on freeway at 60mph on highway. This power down (reduction) happens stalls and wont drive. Engine continues to shake and rattle after being put in park and removing key (when turned off)

Filed Aug 23, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 85,000 miles · WA · crash

Regular oil changes at gmc dealership showed high oil consumption. Chevy dealership replaced transmission 2015 under factory warranty. High oil consumption continued. 2018 engine power shuts down car while idling. Took it to my local mechanic replaced transmission. Drove almost 400 miles on "new transmission" AC not working, idles with high pitch sound when fan is running. Now seat belts lights flash and alarm despite seat belts in buckled position. Engine goes to power down /save mode when driving on freeway at 60mph on highway. This power down (reduction) happens stalls and wont drive. Engine continues to shake and rattle after being put in park and removing key (when turned off)

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · VA

The transmission just went out driving down the road, could not move it, could have been very dangerous if on a busy highway. Driving at regular speed, just sounded like it shifted to park, no warning at all. Was forced to replace transmission at $5000.

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the transmission gears failed to remain engaged. The gear slipped while the vehicle was in drive. Consumer manage to park the vehicle in a shopping center parking lot and at that time would not engage in either reverse or drive settings. Car was towed to uebelhor and sons chevrolet (972 wernsing rd, jasper, in 47546, (812) 482-2222) diagnosed and replaced the transmission assembly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. *tt