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Never again
Tonya Singletary, 02/22/2015
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Where do I begin...... 2011 Equinox brought brand new. I'm a commuter so I must keep up maintenance, get oil changes regularly (not from the dealer). Transmission goes out at 60,000 which took a month to repair. now 70,000 major oil leak which of course cause engine issues. Have bumper to bumper warranty BUT GMC doesn't want to pay, claims issue occurred to not changing oil. Had to produce receipts of proof that I've had oil changes. Once all is said and done trading it in and never going back to Chevrolet.
Our 2nd Equinox. Great vehicle
alititude2087, 04/18/2012
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Traded in my 2010 that had 67,000 trouble free miles for a loaded LTZ. I have the 2.4 and after 10k the fuel economy has improved from 23ish to about 28mpg highway. I drive 30,000 plus highway miles per year and find the Equinox to be one of the most solid highway performers in the compact suv market. I find it well built and stylish.
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Worst Vehicle I've Ever Purchased@
Kymberli, 06/08/2018
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
If you are considering a 2011 Chevy Equinox, ABORT MISSION. This is a terrible car!!! I used to own a 2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Addition that had 2 transmissions go out on me... I'd rather take that back and give them this piece back!!! I paid TOO MUCH MONEY for this car. I've had it for 1 year and 1 month now, and this was the worst decision of my LIFE! I called 3 times in one day in order to hear back about my warranty... it took them 4 hours to return my phone call! FOUR HOURS!!! I am a mother. This was supposed to be my safe and reliable vehicle. Joke is on me I guess!
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2011 Equinox has horrible mpg!
kaczara13, 01/31/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I'm in Michigan, drive 38 miles each way to work, 28 hwy. I had a Subaru Outback AWD and would get 24 in winter and 27 in summer. rural roads the other 10 miles. I bought this car with FWD to get better mileage, in Oct, 2010. The mpg is ridiculous! I was getting 24.4-.7 in fall, now that I've lowered speed "Under" 70 mph I can get 25, oh boy! I am fighting with GM to return it. This mpg is false advertising. daughters' Honda CRV w/AWD gets 27 hwy! It's not right to falsify the testing. They told me (GM employees) that the "Fed's" ok'd the testing in "controlled"environment and 48 is " ave. hwy speed". Heater is also poor in under 20 deg. and Horrible blind spot passenger side!
shafted by gm
noxsucksthegas, 04/07/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
like most everyone here iam going to talk about the piss poor mpg . like some i have talked with gm @ 1-800-790-5700 for the past mounth 1/2 . just to find out that my nox is in the avg. est. fuel rateing at normaly 23.5 on the hiway which i disagree because thats just above city avg. on hwy. driving . my opinion gm has a problem with that 4cly. or maybe they should'nt put that 4 cly. in the equinox. anyway they wont admitt they are wrong. the new redesigned gm that runs deep SUCKS. the old gm whould at least listen and try to help you. out with the old in with the new.
Equinox MPG not as advertised
lsr1, 06/09/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought a Chevy Equinox 2011 a few weeks ago, and the MPG of 32 Highway is not even close to the actual. I do mostly highway driving, and I am only getting 18.5 MPG. I have been very conservative on how I am driving (no fast start, or engine reving). One of the reasons that I chose this vehicle above other's is becasus of the fuel economy. Chevy outright LIED, and so did the dealer. Now they won't return my calls anymore when I ask them why they lied to me about the MPG. How can Chevy get away with that? I WILL NEVER buy another Chevy as long as I live, and I will discourage anyone I know from buying a Chevy as well.
BUMMER, WE TRADED THE EXPLORER FOR THIS?
billg10, 08/25/2012
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After 1.75 years and 28,000 miles. Mileage: With cruise control set and "Eco" on, car averages 24.5 @ 75, 25.5 @ 70, 26.8 @ 62. Local driving about 21. Respectable, but a far cry from the advertised 32 Hwy. Performance: What a Slug! From 45 up, it can't get out of its own way. Handling/ride/brakes are good. Very roomy interior, reasonably comfortable. Exceptional back seat leg room. Lots of road noise at highway speeds. Driving controls are okay, but the big Heat/AC/Radio central display is confusing. We traded a nice '06 Explorer with leather for this, based largely on the advertised mileage. I'd rather have the Ford back than the extra 4 mpg we actually got, it was twice the car
Awesome SUV!!
ImaniJ, 09/12/2010
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Equinox about two months ago and I love every minute inside of it! The seats are so plush and it rides extremely smooth. I was also interested in the Nissan Rogue initially but the amenities you get in the Equinox for basically the same price of the Rogue, is no comparison. Fuel economy is awesome. The exterior design is so smooth....loving it!
Dependable
WNC Mountainman, 02/11/2020
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle new in March of 2011 after much research. It is a great size for a crossover and is larger than it's replacement and most competitors. The vehicle rides well and is quiet. It absorbs bumps and jolts from rough pavement and potholes well. My chief complaint is the 2.4 liter, four cylinder engine is very underpowered for a vehicle this size and weight. This was not noticeable driving around town, however, merging on the interstate took a little strategy and planning. If emergency acceleration was needed at speeds above 45 mph, you were out of luck. The vehicle had several blind spots which required me to add blind spot mirrors to the existing side mirrors. My vehicle developed excessive oil consumption from faulty engine parts around 60,000 miles. To their credit, GM/Chevrolet completely rebuilt my engine at no charge, then extended my warranty. I was generally pleased with the size, ride and gas mileage of the Equinox. It was a dependable vehicle that was right sized for 5 adults and gear. I recently traded this vehicle on a slightly larger crossover. I would have purchased a new Equinox, but the front seats were too narrow and were uncomfortable.
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Sold the car in 2017.
Jim Paule, 03/26/2016
updated 04/02/2019
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
i have never achieved the 29 mpg highway that I should get with the AWD version. About 27 mpg is tops with about 19 mpg in town. I have been subjected to 3 recalls from the factory, the first involving a timing chain replacement at 31,000 miles. The car drives and rides very good, even on long trips and gets through bad weather in our hard NW Ohio winters. There is a momentary engine rattle when starting on cold mornings, but the dealership states that this is OK and would be covered under the factory extended 120,000 powertrain warranty as a result of a recall. All said and done, I would buy a Honda CR-V or Toyota Rav 4 the next time as I will be vary leery of this car after the 120,000 mile warranty expires.
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DONT THROW YOUR $ AWAY
AMY SALISBURY, 08/27/2018
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2011 chevy equinox in january 2016 from a dealership. I now was left stranded on the side of the road due to a bad transmission! Still owe $9,628 and when i called gm there response was their's nothing they can do. Unbelievable! Never had a worse experience. I have already had to $1,500 in recently at a dealership due to a timing chain skipping and also a solenoid not to long after my purchase due staling out on a highway.
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2011 Equinox 2LT V6 awd
cypress, 11/02/2010
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love the features and drive of the new equinox; very nice leather seats; very comfortable ride. blue light interior lighting nice.
The Equinox sold itself
Jim, 10/05/2010
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchase a 2011 FWD LT Equinox a month ago and we are liking the car more and more each day. After 8 years of driving a minivan it was time to move on. We looked at all the Mid sized SUVs and we found ourselves to keep coming back to the Equinox. So many features on the model level we bought. The only disappointing thing was the headliner was missing clips so it was sagging and didn't notice until one of our sons remarked when he was a passenger in the back seat. Dealer fixed but left grease marks on fabric (another story). All in all we love our new Equinox.
LOVE IT!!
equinox01, 06/17/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I got my Equinox in March. I rented a 4 cyl. and a V-6 before I purchased to see which one I would like better. The V-6 got better gas mileage and had a lot more pick up. The 4 cyl. struggled on the highway for me. I absolutely love my Equinox. I have 20 MPG highway and city. I traded up from a Nissan Sentra that got 25 MPG, but I feel so much more comfortable and secure in my Equinox. It was worth the difference to me. Smooth, Quiet ride with plenty of room. Best vehicle I have ever owned!
In the shop twice within first 3000 miles
mcgerm, 07/18/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
In the shop for engine noise and rough starting twice in first 3000 miles. In the six weeks that I have had it it has been in the shop for 2 of them. Does not get anywhere near the mileage stated.
honest review
hale1, 08/02/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Equinox 4 weeks ago and I love it. I saw a lot of negative reviews out there so I was a little worried, but once you drive the thing you are sold! MPG was the biggest complaint I read, but people have to realize you have to drive like a granny and it will get the EPA MPG. If I pay attention to my gas pedal I average about 24 around town and I drove it on the interstate/backroads to the lake house and got 31mpg. It should get better once broke in about 5000 miles. Interior is amazing and I love the way it drives. Some complain about the controls on the radio being hard to reach, but why reach when its on your steering wheel? Great Chevy at a great price. LS w/ blue tooth 22000.
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Lemonade, 09/10/2018
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle a 2011 LS Equinox used with 54,000 miles about eighteen months ago and now the engine just down on its own and later find out I need this engine which is 2.4 liter need to overhauled for a price of $5000 at GM dealership.
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kelsan1, 10/27/2010
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my Equinox for about 2 weeks now and the only problems I can find are transmission rough shifting on downshifts occasionally and the power steering is to darn quick on the draw; you have to really be careful when you first start driving it until you learn the quirks of using electric steering. I traded a crew cab pickup in on this SUV and an very satisfied with the new vehicle. Optioned up pretty well but I would like to have a seat memory selection for driver as well as universal garage door opener but that was not a deal breaker. We will see how well this holds up long term.
Beautiful Vehicle
chelerae, 03/23/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After much research and test driving the Edge, Equinox & Santa Fe it was a no brainer. The Equinox was the only one that I fell in love with immediately after driving. This car looks like a million bucks. The seats are very comfortable and the entire inside has a very luxurious feel. The car handles well. It feels like a strong solid car if that makes sense. It shifts smoothly. It's an absolute pleasure to drive. There is almost no outside noise in the cabin. I agree that the gas mileage isn't great. The cargo space is adequate for grocery shopping and the like. If you are looking for affordable luxury check this car out. I fall in love every time I turn the key!
A Very Questionable Investment
erthfriend, 12/17/2014
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was surprised seeing that this car rated 4 out of 5 stars. The gas mileage was supposed to be 32, but we never got better than 23 mpg. Even allowing for the AWD, we expected upper 20s. There was always a rattling coming from the engine that sounded like pins and needles shaking in a tin can. At 60K, I took it in for an oil change and the dealer could find no oil on the stick at all. No oil pressure guage. No warning light. At 80K, the oil use was only worsening. The dealer said it warranted a ring job. Since the warranty was expiring at 100K, we traded it in on a Prius V, taking a $6K hit. The GM people are some of the best. Too bad this is a crappy car.
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joe320, 12/28/2010
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Overall am pretty happy with my Equinox. Although I am very disappointed in the gas mileage.... the best I have seen is 26mpg under interstate conditions. I have owned 3 Chevy v6s that have gotten better than that on the hwy...the one I traded for this vehicle was a Venture Minivan. and it got better than 28mpg under the same conditions..... I was hestitant to buy the 4 cylinder but did so because of the advertised mileage..... Consequently disappointed ...would have bought a 6 cylinder had I known!
2 days old, speaker system in back out, full tank gas almost gone!
jrt_banks, 05/29/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Hi! I recently purchased a brand new 2011 equinox three days ago with 130 miles on it. I LOVE the look, comfort and drive with this SUV. The standard features are amazing, the sound system is killer, and the bluetooth is awesome. I paid a little extra and got the LT1 with the sunroof and remote start, back up camera and power seats. TOTALLY worth it. The DAY I bought it we got hit with a HORRIBLE, and I mean HORRIBLE hail storm and tornadoes. (FIGURES RIGHT?). My suv handled amazing in this weather. We actually got stuck in the car when some of it hit and during the high winds it did not wander at all and NONE of my windows or anything got even a little crack. I do however have hail dents
A Truly Great Car!
elderkin, 01/06/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Having owned 2 Toyota Highlander's and a RAV 4 I was in the process on dealing for a 2009 Highlander lease back. I was ready to close the deal but my wife kept asking me to look at the Equinox. A friend of hers had one and my wife was really impressed. Well, I gave in and put the Highlander on hold and went to look at the Equinox. I honestly found it hard to believe that the Equinox was so great. I cancelled the Highlander and bought the Equinox. Every day I find that I am more satisfied with it. I honestly cannot complain about a thing. I am sure there are going to be some out there that are going question my decision but all I can say is that I am really glad I bought the Equinox.
Wish I had not bout it. MPG is a joke
mtitus, 09/04/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought a new 2011 LT2 for my wife. She loves the looks and it is comfortable and relatively fun to drive. Only relaibility problem in the first 9000 miles was a squeak in the headliner, which the dealer fixed. Main complaint is horrible mpg as compared to GM's advertised 32 mpg highway. Just got back from a Kansas City to Denver trip. Used the eco button and cruise and got 24 mpg. If you want higher mpg, I would suggest the subaru outback. Wish I had that instead.
great car
dirtcolornox, 06/13/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have driven the car for about 1300 miles, so far, it is a great move. Had a 06 caddy SRX, Moved to the nox to save on Gas, less $ on maintenance, goal was 28 MPG.
Do Not "Buy Into" the Ads on TV
Roxy, 10/11/2018
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the worst car that I've every owned! It was fine for the first four years and then, it started to fall apart. The catalytic converter went first and I had it repaired by an "unauthorized" dealer because I never got the letter from Chevy about the problems with it. I made copies of all the paperwork and the service rep at the Chevy Dealership told me that I probably wouldn't get a full reimbursement, but I might get half. That would have been great because I spent close to $1,300 out of my pocket for it. The rep for Chevy's customer service department couldn't have been ruder or uncaring. He obviously had no business being in charge of any customer service department! Since then, I've installed a fuel injection system. another catalytic converter, and recently, something else with the fuel injection. To date, in the past 2 years, I've spent $3,500 out-of-pocket. The car was bucking and stalling out, so I never would let my daughter or mother drive the car. It's a nightmare and I can't wait to dump it! Please do not believe the ads about this car because it really is terrible!
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Love my Equinox
jingles99, 03/12/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Can honestly say this is one of the best vehicles I have owned. Besides getting a great deal when I bought this in December 2010. The ride is very comfortable. Being 6'3", I have no problem with leg room when driving. And with gas prices now, I am glad I stuck with the 4 cylinder, even though it can be lethargic at times. I am getting about 22 mph around town. Not getting the 32 on the highway, though my highway speeds are usually about 70. On the highway I average about 27, still not too bad. Would buy another one, great value for what you get. Gold mist in color, sharp looking.
7 years with 2011 Equinox
Ronnie S, 05/05/2018
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I own a 2011 Equinox that I purchased new. I have to admit to being partial to Chevrolet, but I have enjoyed owning this vehicle. Most people that write reviews are only going to tell you about their bad experienced. As with anything 7 years old it has had an issure or two, but nothing that I would consider out of the ordinary. I recently purchased a 2017 and gave the keys to my 2011 to my son. Recently, he said there was a noise being made by the engine.I cranked it and immediately recognized the noise as lifters rattling.I checked the oil and there was no oil showing, I put in a quart, and it still showed no oil on the stick, so it was really low. It had 5700 miles on the oil change, which is 700 miles more than I usually allow in a change. We took it to the dealership and had the oil changed and they informed us, this was a problem with this engine. They asked us to bring it in 3 separate times, at 1k intervals, and if it showed that it was using more than 1 quart per 2k miles, they would repair it. Fortunately for us, this past week, they replaced the pistons, rings and timing chain and all related gaskets. The Equinox had 118k miles on it, and we trust the problem is fixed. We have heard, that the company that supplied the pistons, had some sort of teflon coating on them, that flaked off after a while, which contributed to the ring wear. Everett Chevrolet in Hickory NC, and Chevrolet itself was gracious in helping us solve the problem. Yes I own a 2017 and will buy another
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Digusted with the Equinox
cmesmile32, 08/19/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My Equinox just rolled up 3000 miles, it has been in the shop more than it has been on the road. I bought this vehicle for the gas mileage, the window sticker said 32 mpg Hwy, the best I have gotten is 24mpg and I do not drive it hard. I keep getting the excuse from the dealer that there is a lot of ethanol in the gas, so I tried Shell Premium gas and it went to a whopping 26 mpg. The loud start up noise turned into the timing chain being changed, then the cam shaft automaters being changed........needless to say, I have contacted GM and am waiting to see what can be done. This vehicle stalled out on me in traffic and I do not feel safe in it.
Cold blood car
mgibby, 02/02/2013
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
In August 2011 I purchased my Equinox with only 145 miles. Fine until Jan 2012 (A nice Wisconsin morning at 15+ below zero). Driving on the interstate and the SUV started to chug and actually shut down while I was driving. My SUV would not go any faster than 5 mph. A few hrs later, I drove to the local gas station to do a test drive (Less than two miles). SUV seemed to be fine; however, on the way back.. it started to chug again. At 4pm, I tried driving the SUV home... made it 7 miles and it did it again. Called the dealership and they found nothing. However, it is cold again (Jan 2013) here in WI and my car is doing a repeat performance. My SUV has been in/out of the shop the four times.
Nice vehicle--phoney gas mileage ratings
cmomm, 04/01/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Only have 400 mi on Nox but drives well, good enough speed for a 4 cyl AWD SUV (no racecar)---nice seats, interior in general but poor rear visibility-must use mirrors and carefully watch the lane changes and backups-have a 2000 LeSabre Limited with 86K that gets good mph in town 20-21 and better over the road 28-31-maybe Nox will do better after 3-5K miles on it-bunch of hype to put the 4cyl in and give a phony mileage rating to sell cars but everbody lies today---however, I need the AWD for the winters in PA and rear space is handy to carry things - bought it since I am an old WW2 vet and have a 56" replica of my ship to take to reunions, etc. which would not fit in car-price fair overal
A good buy!
grammajamma, 03/28/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I started researching crossover SUV's in Aug.2010 and immediately liked what I learned about the Equinox. Out of 7 vehicles I drove the Nox was #6 and I was in love. Initially, I wanted a FWD, for the mileage, bought decided on AWD. Since the purchase we have experienced a freak snow/ice storm; took it on a 3200 mile trip and got caught in another snow storm on Mt. Shasta. In both instances the car handled beautifully. I'm glad I settled on AWD. On our trip we averaged 25.1, getting 26.5 highway. City driving is different; I get about 18.5. I knew I'd lose mpg with AWD. The car is sturdy, quiet, and fun. Love it!
Equinox a winner for Chevrolet
chevyfan4, 08/27/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I can't help writing about the Equinox since I believe that it is heads and shoulders above the normal Chevy that I have had in the past. There seems to be a lot of dissatisfaction with the gas milage on the 4 cyl, however, I believe that it's right on. My highway milage has been 31/33 mpg consistantly, summer or winter. When I say highway I mean just highway. Not going from my home to the highway and not including the ramp, just plain highway at speeds of 65 to 70 mph. I'm sure that if I were to travel at 55 it would be even better. When these cars are rated I can assure you that they are put on a track in good weather with no other vehicles around and once up to speed are checked.
Disappointed
bigdaddy1959, 01/12/2013
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Like most people researching this car, I was shocked to see how many bad things were being said. I trusted Chevy and was happy to go with an American made vehicle. I bought my 2011 Equinox in 2010 and had no idea the torubles to come. Within two years, I had trouble with the censor, needed a new timing belt, high-tech water pump, spark plugs, engine needed to be cleaned, and trouble with traction. I could not believe the issues i encountered. It was a waist of time and money. In the end, I decided to go with a different car and lost out on $5,000.00. I wrote a letter to Chevy, hoping my voice would be heard. Lets see if Chevy is able to instill trust once more. Very disappointed.
High Mileage is a Farce!!!
jdk14, 02/19/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love my new Equinox, but am very very disappointed in the "so-called" 31mpg. I opted for the 4-cylinder engine and FWD instead of AWD to extend my wallet at the gas pump. Turns out I now receive MUCH less gas mileage than I did in my previous car which was an Impala with a 6-cylinder engine. If I knew then what I know now, my trade would NOT have been the same. After reading all of the suckers online who join me with the same problem, I believe it's time that GM pays up! I won't give up till they give me an answer and solution to my new gas hog.
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dja3, 07/19/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned the Equinox AWD LT1 4CYl for 3 weeks now and sadly, as time goes on I'm less and less in love with it. The most disappointing part is the power; this vehicle is SLOW. It's most noticeable when taking off at a red light, engine revs like crazy and I'm left in the dust of the cars in front of me. Not too bad on the HWY from 60-70, but merging is difficult at best. The interior has many little "misdesigns" that add up quickly. The air vents are slim and oddly placed, so the car stays pretty hot. The dash is very "plastic fantastic" with no color or texture variance. Rear seat fold latch location is inconvenient. For the money, I think there are many better options. Disappointed.
Disappointing City MPG, Good Highway
mallit38, 06/22/2012
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Despite people complaining about MPG, I bought my Equinox about 6 weeks ago. My city mileage has been significantly below the 22 MPG EPA rating, but surprisingly, I did get 32 MPG on a long road trip with a fully loaded vehicle. So far, I have enjoyed driving my Equinox, having upgraded from an 09 Pontiac Torrent. The vents don't blow right on me, but the A/C is capable and delivers very cold air. I'm not super tall, but if it weren't for the steering wheel controls, I would have a heck of a time operating the radio. Beware, the driver's side has a bad blind spot, but having the same issue with my Torrent, I am used to it. Use your mirrors and look over your shoulder and it'll be fine.
great so far and in snow too
jtny1, 12/19/2010
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
i had a 2010 subaru legacy which I loved very much, but missed having a suv and being higher up. It was very dependable and got outstanding gas milleage for its size, etc. The cvt transmission was great, pick up good, etc. I got rid of it because of the want for an suv again and it was not as good in snow as old subarus. They blamed the tires, I say if a new car with awd needs better tires then the manufacturer should be ashamed of themself. Don't get me wrong it was ok in snow but not like it should be. Now on to my new equinox. It has been a llittle bull dog in the snow with the awd. So far it has done little to none slipping in the snow, etc. For this I am so very happy up in the north where I like the feel of a sure fitter awd vehicle. So, high ratings for the awd and tires, etc. Nice job gm!. The 4 cly takes a little getting use to, it does whine when pushed but it gets up to speed quicker than you think it is. I notice you feel like its not getting up to speed but then you look at the spped and its at 40 mph quick. The shifting is smooth but between shifts it does like a leg as if engine just died for a half second, but it is something you just have to get use too and it actually is ok when you figure it out. I like keeping it on economy mode it shifts faster than not having it on (so engine whines less) So what I am saying is its nto a race car and engine feels a little diffrent but I am already getting use to it and am thiniing it will be fine. Milleage so far is about 18 mixed dirving which is not good for a 4 banger but it is very cold here and that usually takes down milleage about 4 to 5 mpg. As others have stated there are bling spots but most have them and it is just something you have to adjust to with any new vehicle. The seats are very very comfortable, much more than the subaru. Maybe its the being higher up but I feel they are nice. The electronics and set up are superb. The on star with turn by turn directions is fantastic, so much so I will continure to pay for it after the intrductory offer (some thing else I missed when I had the subaru) I like to have on star its that added saftey feel. They are always nice when I have called and the direction not only talk to you but it displays on the radio or dash board which way to tuen and when-so cool, so advanced!! The information system is awesome fantastic. Tire pressure, mpg, etc. etc. etc. so nice. It also has a compas and outside temp. The standard radio is very nice to me. Sounds nice and the xm radio is wonderful (something subaru did not offer and was 500 plus dollars to have installed into the radio) It is very room inside with nice storage compartments and the middle consel is amazing how deep it goes, it could really fit a small laptop. The heat is very hot and heats up quick I have not put it past 2 setting yet and its been 20 degrees of less here. Like the remote start, and wanted heated seats but was not avaialbe on the 1 lt. Funny thoughI dont miss it yet (sure i would like it) but the seats just feel warmer than the subaru so its ok so far. The seating position is nice and easy to get set up to your liking. Now if it is reliable and good I wil lgive it a 9.5 out of 10. Really wanted to be up high again, got that, wanted good in snow, got that, wanted nice room in side got that, a decent look, got that, good milleage is to be determined. If I had the choice to get this or the subaru again I would hand down get the equinox, subaru was a nice looking great car but I don't want a sedan and my equinox is doing better int he snow, hope this helps some readers
Oil, Gas HOG
B. Bidelspach - Retired PSP, 07/28/2018
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased vehicle 2 years ago at Chevrolet Dealership In Altoona, Pa. 25,540 miles. Really like vehicle BUT - October 2016 the oil light flashed and message read pull over, check oil. Pulled over checked oil and it appeared no oil on stick. Drove to Kmart across from pull off. Had oil changed and continued home. Checked vehicle file at home, received letter Dated August 2015 from GM for excessive engine oil consumption! Went to dealership, contacted GM. Authorized by GM to correct problem at no expense. Repair ("PISTON RING WEAR"). Picked up vehicle at GM Dealer. NO CHARGE! Drove vehicle for few days, notice gas consumption decreasing. Vehicle instrument read gas mileage 10 - 15 MPG! Returned to Dealership and telephoned GM. No warranty for new problem! Out of my pocket! WILL YOU NOW BUY A CHEVY! Present mileage on vehicle 39945 miles.
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I must be dreaming
Jim B, 08/29/2010
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
After many years it was time to downsize from the Grand Caravan. The Caravan was one of my all time favorite vehicles. It had a great ride, an incredible amount of space and terrific power. It was a great road car but alas it was using too much gas. I was a amazed when I first saw the Nox. It's a big car! The comfort level is on a par with the caravan. The leg room is unbelievable (both frond AND rear). I took her for her first trip this weekend and although the ride was busier than the Caravan, it was still nice. My biggest fear, a lack of power with the 4 cyl was unfounded. I got 26.5 MPG with AWD in mixed driving, some of it in heavy NYC traffic. No car is this good. I must be dreaming.
Fuel Pump -- Bad MPG
uncles, 03/08/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Purchased in December, 2010. At 3,500 miles, the fuel pump went out putting fuel into the oil. Currently waiting for the repair. Because this is a new vehicle, the pump will not arrive at dealership for 3 to 5 days to be completed. Never got over 21 mpg even though it said we should have 32 mpg.
la peor compra de mi vida
Pedro Martin, 04/15/2016
updated 04/18/2017
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
compre un chevy equinox del 2011 y desde el comienso me ha dado problemas de todo tipo alineacion ,las gomas , LA TRANSMISION, el aire acondicionado , todo eso sin contar que en realidad no recorre las millas que dice el consecionario se queda a lo mas en 25 millas por galon no vuelvo a comprar un auto a GMC es lo peor que pude haber comprado . muchos problemas que solucionar y pocas respuestas del consecionario mi calificacion es cero no recomiendo este auto a nadie y menos a familias con niños
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Uncomfortable and unreliable
Mark L, 07/03/2022
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2011 equinox 2.4 about 5 months ago, it had 154k miles on it and 5 weeks later the transmission blew and costed 2 grand to get fixed and around a couple months after that the timing chain snapped and it bent a valve in the motor which costed $5,000 to get fixed with a brand new motor from Chevrolet and only 1000 miles later it’s burning oil and idling rough. But not only is it unreliable but nobody in my family can get the seats comfortable. So to say the least we will be trading it in soon and never getting another Equinox.
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GREAT CAR
Robert Knasinski, 11/14/2015
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 16 people found this review helpful
DRIVE IT
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Almost Perfect!
dannysal2004, 12/23/2010
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Considering my last car was a VW Jetta, the Equinox feels like I am driving an aircraft carrier! I love this car (well, actually, it's a truck/crossover). The interior space is expansive and the seats are super comfortable for both driver, passenger, and folks in the back seat. The ride is soft does a decent job absorbing bumps in the road. The back seat adjusts so you can have extra cargo space or extra leg room in the back.
32 MPG ??
parfa, 12/31/2010
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
What can I say? It's a great car but I can't understand how it can be rated 22- 32 MPG?? I've yet to average 22 MPG on a 200mi road trip not to mention in town. I feel duped!!!
Poor Gas Mileage
farmerb8, 03/03/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the Equinox because of its reviews here at Edmunds. I bought the 4 cylinder version with just front wheel drive so that I could get the best fuel economy that the Equinox offers. I just took it on its first long trip, from Ohio to Florida. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. The advertised 32 mpg in reality was 23 mpg. How can the car companies advertise 32 and in reality it is 23? I can see 2-3 mpg differences due to driving habits but how can it be 9 mpg different? My 2005 Impala got 32mpg on the same trip. My 2007 Impala got 26mpg. Now my Equinox gets 23mpg. The Equinox is great in all other aspects.
DO NOT BUY FOR GAS MILAGE
txasrodie50, 06/21/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my Equinox for over 6 months now and have yet to see a 32mpg. It has been more like 24 . I had a large SUV and went down in size for gas milage. Wish I had my big SUV back. Iam probably only getting maybe 5 miles to the gal more, that is on the highway, and I have given up alot of room and a comfortable ride. No rear air in 100 degree weather in Texas is not good either. On the plus side, it is good looking, and easier to park.
Nice car with some disappointments
mz, 10/05/2010
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2011 chevy equinox for 3 weeks, and put 913 miles on it. I love the handling of this car, lot of space. I bought a basic model, but it doesn't look cheap at all. However, the gas millage is not good as GM claim, I only get 17 mpg on city, and it's not even close to 22. I haven't drive a lot on highway yet, so I am looking forward to see what will be real the highway mileage. This car looks really nice but I am really disappointed about GMs quality control! I went back to the dealer 3 times for the last 3 weeks. The seat belt was twisted face to a wrong side, front passenger door window trim is not even as the rear door, rear door window has a problem to roll down
Extremely pleased - great for tall drivers
ljski, 01/13/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Only 350 mi. on it so far. An excellent choice if you put high priority on fuel economy, a comfortable & quiet ride, comfortable seats, leg room, the capacity versatililty of SUV. It's a great highway cruiser offering one of the most pleasing & serene rides I've experienced in a vehicle of this price. It's relatively heavy which, along w/ its high waistline translates into a solid secure feeling. But it won't wow you with its pep or its cornering (which are still certainly acceptable) Great front & rear seat room for 6'4" guy; headroom is good even w/ a sunroof. I chose it over RAV4, CRV, Venza and Sorrento. Seems good value if you can get at invoice w/ 0% finance and $1500 cash bac