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V6 Equinox 2011

oscar007, 12/26/2010
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

We have owned our Nox for 2 weeks. We drove most of our 3700 on a 3300 mile road trip. 2 adults and 3 children with luggage. We drive speed limits for the most part and got 20 to 23 mpg averaging 21.8 overall. The cars computer rated it at 21.8 and so did our manual entry.miles on

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Vehicle Vibrates at highway speeds over 50 MPH

navyofficer211, 03/10/2014
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Overall, I was pleased with the 2011 Equinox LTZ in the winter conditions. I put more highway miles on it than in actual weather conditions. My odometer read 28,000 when I had the first incident of a vibration over 50 mph and the check engine light came on briefly and stayed on for an hour or so. I thought it was the tires, so I had them checked, I had new summer all season tires on, and the tires were fine, and so I had the vehicle checked for mechanical problems, no codes were discovered and the check engine light went off. A week ago my odometer reads 87000 and the same situation occurs with this vibration, the difference is that it occurs at all speeds now, not just highway speeds.

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3 out of 5 stars

Don’t buy this car!

Michaela Kemp, 06/29/2018
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I’ve not even had this car(2011 Chevy equinox) for a year. Already have had to replace my catalytic converter twice, and now my exhaust manifold needs replaced. Ive also replaces the entire ac unit. I’ve dropped $1800 on my car and I only paid $8000 for it. My check engine light always comes on and I’ve had it in and out of the shop almost every month since 4 months after owning it. I’m really regretting buying this car

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1 out of 5 stars

Worst Chevrolet Vehicle Ever

MzP, 09/20/2016
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

My family has owned Chevrolet Vehicles for over 60 years and the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox is the WORST vehicle we've ever owned! It has been in for recalls and "special policy bulletins" for Cam Shaft Position Sensor, Transmission, Oil Consumption, and now the Catalytic Converter (oh and how convenient, they cover the converter, but not the sensors connected to the converter...which are another $400+) and several issues. It stalled in heavy traffic, is sluggish at times, and nothing but a constant headache. Stay away from this vehicle at all cost...Chevrolet has lost my business forever, I will never own another Chevrolet product again!

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5 out of 5 stars

LOVE IT!

Brittany, 08/18/2015
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Bought my Equinox used from my local dealer. I went from a 2013 Malibu, to the 2011 equinox and I couldn't be more pleased. This car is perfect for me especially since I have a child in a car seat. Easily fits 3 car seats on the back seat. NO problems at all. First owner took very great care of the care and kept maintenance up as well. It does get expected gas mileage 30+ hwy and roughly 23+ city. Not to mention the DVD system works flawlessly and my baby loves it! I've seen the bad reviews on these cars so I guess every car is different bc so far I haven't had a problem out of mine!

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