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Chevrolet Equinox Suspension Problems

71
Owner complaint records in our dataset
12
Years with records
2005–2017
Stored years

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 71 stored complaint records:

  • 10 indicate a crash
  • 4 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • wheel bearings · 8 records
  • drive shaft · 7 records
  • traction control · 7 records
  • needed replaced · 7 records
  • failure mileage · 5 records
  • steering wheel · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi18
100–150k mi13
1–30k mi12
30–60k mi11
150–400k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • October 1, 2019 · 140,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Suspension

    Alot is going on with my 2010 chev my exhaust pipe crack and i was told that is a real problem with chevy's my car is consuming way to much oil i constantly have to get oil changes. My driver side head light keeps going out i'm changing my head light 2-3 times a year. I replaced my spark plugs and coils a few months ago and my car when i'm driving it will stop and the wheel will lock up while i'm driving it .

    ODI 11269875

    2010 records in this system

  • February 1, 2019 · 114,000 miles

    Steering · Suspension

    Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that she bought the vehicle used back on 02/2019. The drive shaft fell out of the vehicle on 07/2019 and an independent mechanic deemed the vehicle undrivable on 12/23/19. The contact called the state police for vehicle fraud an dwas still waiting for a callback. The contact also contacted county attorney general an received no assistance. The contact…

    ODI 11298077

    2005 records in this system

  • January 2, 2019 · 115,000 miles

    Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels

    I am not exactly sure what it is that's wrong with my car it has to do with my brakes and the pedal.. I thought the brake pads were bad. When i changed them it had almost brand new ones on.. My traction control light stays on and my abs light stays on.. The pedal has hard spots in it and it just grinds like the pads are bad when i hit my brakes! Its not safe and i don't know what's wrong with it! My research shows…

    ODI 11164544

    2006 records in this system

  • December 17, 2018 · 63,570 miles

    Engine · Suspension

    Takata recall my 2013 is having problem with exhaust system from converter back which the smell is backing up into the inside cabin of vehicle. I have noticed that this must be a common problem on these vehicles (equinox). I have relatives that are experiencing the same problem with their 2010''s. I noticed the problem because the vehicle started sounding loud when parked and when taking off no speed, compared to…

    ODI 11175059

    2013 records in this system

  • October 26, 2018 · 32,000 miles

    Body · Suspension

    My son was in an accident oct 26, 2018 @ approximately 7:30 pm.. He was turning left on highway rt. 50 in mt. Storm, wv with signal light on to pull into a parking lot. A truck driving at a high rate of speed from behind attempted to pass him on the left even though my son was already turning left. The truck hit directly on his front left tire by a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed. The frame was damaged and…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11143660

    2016 records in this system

  • August 6, 2018 · 120,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    Takata recall stability traction control indicator lights. No warning for brake problem. The brakes locked up and wouldn't stop or slow the car before entering a curve on a major highway.

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 11118285

    2007 records in this system

  • May 22, 2018 · 129,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension

    I purchased a 2007 chevy equinox from a private party back in january but due to a mix-up with the title and the previous owner i could not title the car and start driving it until march. I've noticed lately a strong smell of gas and a very loud clunking noise from the driver side front wheel. I took it to a local shop in my town and was told i had a gas leak at the top of the tank and that the sway bar linkage…

    ODI 11097287

    2007 records in this system

  • April 1, 2018

    Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension

    100000k miles and the transmission locks up huge problems with wheel bearings and problems with abs system

    ODI 11090847

    2005 records in this system