How common are transmission problems in the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox?

NHTSA records 145 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Equinox, which is 19% of all 782 complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2011 Equinox transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 76,500 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox transmission?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Equinox.

Did any 2011 Equinox transmission complaints involve crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Equinox.

How does the 2011 Equinox compare to other years for this problem?

The 2011 model year's 145 complaints and 19% share are lower than the 2010 model year's 182 complaints and 23% share, but higher than most later years like 2016, which had 26 complaints and a 7% share.

2011 Chevrolet Equinox Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 145 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, 19% of its 782 total complaints for the year. Owners typically reported failures around a median 76,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 145; 19% of 782
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 76,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Transmission hesitates or hangs before shifting, then clunks or kicks back hard into the next gear, especially around third gear or 20 mph.
Vehicle jerks or stalls when shifting between first and third gear, with the engine revving before the car stalls out.
Sudden hard jerk or clunk while accelerating from low speed, sometimes with the transmission warning light coming on.
Vehicle shuts off or stalls unexpectedly while driving or idling, described by owners as dying out or losing power.
RPMs spike to around 4,000 at very low speeds (about 5 to 10 mph) with a loud engine noise, followed by a jolt when the driver lifts off the gas.
Rough idle and rattling noises reported after transmission-related service visits, including one case tied to a recall repair.

When 2011 Chevrolet Equinox transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 1, 2011, latest Nov 8, 2024.

145 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q2 to 2024 Q4; peak 2018 Q1 (8).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Equinox model year

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

2010182 (23%)
2011145 (19%)
201284 (12%)
201380 (11%)
201440 (7%)
201563 (9%)
201626 (7%)
201732 (12%)
201866 (16%)
201936 (12%)
202039 (13%)
202117 (18%)
202210 (6%)
20235 (5%)
202411 (14%)
202534 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox?: NHTSA records 145 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Equinox, which is 19% of all 782 complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2011 Equinox transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 76,500 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox transmission?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Equinox.
Did any 2011 Equinox transmission complaints involve crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Equinox.
How does the 2011 Equinox compare to other years for this problem?: The 2011 model year's 145 complaints and 19% share are lower than the 2010 model year's 182 complaints and 23% share, but higher than most later years like 2016, which had 26 complaints and a 7% share.