Used 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 SUV Review
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Equinox Lemon
Rachel, Grand Rapids, MI, 04/19/2017
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
I bought this vehicle used with 70,000 miles on it. I bought it from the original owner who said they had no issues. Usually two owner vehicles are a pretty safe bet because people take care of them when they have owned them for a while. I brought it home and about 2k miles later, noticed how loud the engine had become. I took it into the dealership and they said it needed a new timing … chain. The vehicle was still covered under the factory warranty so that was a relief. After the repair, and after reading reviews, I decided to purchase the extended powertrain warranty costing me $1800. Few thousand miles later, it's burning oil. Took it BACK in, dealership replaced pistons, rings, etc. Paid only my deductible for the warranty ($100). TWO MONTHS later, vehicle transmission starts hesitating/slipping. Back to the dealership we go. Get the phone call that it needs a whole new transmission and SURPRISE the warranty only covers up to $3k leaving me with a $1200 bill! This vehicle has been NOTHING BUT HEADACHES and is in the repair shop almost more than I drive it. At this point, it has a whole new engine and transmission so maybe I can get another 30k miles out of it...who knows. This is only the MAJOR repairs, too. I have replaced other things like the throttle body sensor which cause the vehicle to basically shut down and not go over 30 mph which is awesome on a busy 55 mph road. *eye roll* Rant over. DO NOT BUY THIS VEHICLE. Save yourself the money, headache, time, everything. I will be going back to Toyota when I chuck this POS
Equinox V6 LT2
red_rider, Richmond, VA, 05/25/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
I recently purchased an Equinox and absolutely love it. I'm glad I got the v6, because it is perfect when you need that boost of speed. I currently get 19.8 mpg driving 90% city and 10% highway. This is because I coast a lot of the time when I see a red light. I think eventually it might hit 19 mpg, but I'm not really looking for good gas mileage since I drive maybe 100 miles a week.
Shagged
cleopatra402, West Chester, OH, 05/31/2011
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
After reading positive reviews,on 1/7/2011 we purchased a 2011 Equinox 2LT mostly for the advertised 32mpg and style. I have had nothing but disappointments. The dealer replaced the wipers, battery, starter, brains,and something in the transmission.The engine made a horrible loud grinding noise at start up. It felt like it was in the shop most of the two months we owned the car. We … traded a 2002 Sequoia with NO issues. I wanted NEW so I wouldn't have issues. After many phone hours, alot of gas and time we got a new 2011 2LT replacement on 4/6/2011. Within the first week of owning the new one, the engine started making grinding noises and stalled while driving it. It is currently in the shop!
Worst Chevrolet Vehicle Ever
MzP, Athens, GA, 09/20/2016
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT2 SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Premium look inside and out
- Pro:quiet cabin with lots of storage bins
- Pro:adjustable backseat
- Pro:fuel-efficient four-cylinder.
- Con:Not quite as much cargo space as chief rivals
- Con:some controls difficult to reach
- Con:numb and uncommunicative steering.
Full Edmunds Review: 2011 Chevrolet Equinox SUV
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