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2011 Chevrolet Equinox Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 77 brake complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, 10% of its 782 total complaints for the year, tied to 11 crashes and 16 injuries. There are no related recalls listed for this issue. Median mileage at failure was 75,823 miles.

Brakes complaints
77
10% of 782
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
16
Median mileage
75,823 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal loses stopping power with a clicking or clattering sound when pressed at intersections.
  • Brakes fail to slow the car after a full stop from traffic, leading to rear-end collisions.
  • Brake pedal pulses or feels intermittent, with stopping ability returning only after repeated pumping.
  • Brake pedal sticks to the floorboard while trying to park, requiring the emergency brake to stop the vehicle.
  • Sudden loss of engine power paired with warning lights for stability and traction control occurs alongside braking complaints.
  • Brake failure while merging or driving at low speed results in collision with the vehicle ahead.

When 2011 Chevrolet Equinox brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 8, 2011, latest Mar 31, 2022.

2011 Chevrolet Equinox brakes complaints: complaints filed per month5Aug 2011Jul 2013Jun 2014Apr 2015Mar 2017Feb 2018Mar 2019Dec 2019
77 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2011 to Mar 2022; peak Feb 2015 (5).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Equinox model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201065 (8%)
  2. 201177 (10%)
  3. 201238 (6%)
  4. 201332 (4%)
  5. 201426 (5%)
  6. 201530 (4%)
  7. 201612 (3%)
  8. 201711 (4%)
  9. 2018139 (34%)
  10. 201983 (28%)
  11. 2020112 (36%)
  12. 20217 (7%)
  13. 20226 (3%)
  14. 202315 (16%)
  15. 202413 (16%)
  16. 202527 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA lists 77 brake complaints for the 2011 Equinox, which is 10% of the 782 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox brakes?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this brake issue.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2011 Equinox?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints is 75,823 miles.
Have brake problems on the 2011 Equinox caused crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA complaint data ties this issue to 11 crashes and 16 injuries, with no fires reported.
How does the 2011 Equinox compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2011 model's 77 brake complaints and 10% share are higher than most nearby years like 2012 (38 complaints, 6%) and 2013 (32 complaints, 4%), though lower in raw count than 2018 (139) and 2020 (112).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.