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P0011 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
20
Most Affected
2014, 2011, 2013

What P0011 Means on Your CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Real CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Start-up noise coming from engine, sounds very similar to running a diesel. vehicle is experiencing rough idle, or near stalling/complete stall out at a low throttle opening. check engine light came on throwing codes p0014 and p0011."

— 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 03/18/2013

"On 09/04/09 i bought a new 2010 equinox and within 3,000 miles i began experiencing significant shifting issues and rough idling/stalling at stops. on 01/08/10 i will be taking the vehicle to the service shop for the 4th time in 60 days for these problems."

— 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 12/08/2009

"Vehicle engine stalled while the vehicle was in motion at 35 mph resulting in impaired steering ability, and loss of vehicle control in a road curve. a crash was narrowly avoided. no warning light or operator notification was present prior to the incident."

— 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • STEERING,ENGINE • Filed 07/21/2016

"Check engine light came on, had autozone run on computer, came back code p0011, found recall on code in 2011(11195a), car is doing same thing as recall stated, i called gm and they said it was not part of recall, i explained problem and they would not tell if part was under warranty, all they said w"

— 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 11/13/2013

"I was driving back from work back in january 2013 and i stopped my car at the traffic light. when the light turned green, i began to drive again, but the engine shut off."

— 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • ENGINE • Filed 01/21/2013

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0011 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX

35%
10%
10%
5%
5%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
2
2011
4
2013
3
2014
5
2015
3
2016
1
2017
1
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0011 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026