2005 Chevrolet Equinox Suspension Problems
- 36
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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 36 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- drive shaft · 7 records
- wheel bearings · 6 records
- bearings replaced · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
I took title to my 2005 equinox on dec 27, 2004. On may5, 2007, i reported a noise in the rear suspension. The dealership ordered the parts and 1.5 months latter replaced the rear differential drum & clutch pack assembly on sep 9, 2005, i reported a groaning noise in the front end to the dealership. On sep 16, 2005, the dealership replaced the front struts and both torsion bar supports. On dec 16, 2006, i reported a…
ODI 10227272
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
Problem with sway bar links, replaced twice. Still problem with front end as chewed up tires...replaced struts,steering shaft,brakes front& back. Front end and brake problems... Cost me over $3500 to this point,plus head& rear seal gaskets... *tr
ODI 10525294
Suspension
I have 13,000 miles on my can, and the brakes are 40% gone on the front, and 20% on the back. Also poor steering and handling. Front suspension makes a clunking sound. Have been to dealer 3 times for these problems and am told that they are normal, that all equinoxs make the noise. *nm
ODI 10156918
Rotor · Suspension
My wife and i bought this 2005 equinox in march of 2005. It had 9k miles on it. A few times after that it did not sound like it was going to start. When it did the whole vehicle shook, it was like starting a manual in gear. At around 12k miles the front end started shaking when the were brakes applied. Took it in to be serviced in february 2006 and asked them to check brakes. They said there was no problem. They did…
ODI 10167017
Air Bags · Body · Suspension
Driving down street cut off by semi ran into flashing sign with nowhere else to go. Over half passenger front bumper was crushed radiator smashed, whole front passenger quarter smashed. Car was undriveable but air bags did not go off. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10597688
Air Conditioner · Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and was placed in drive, however it did not move. The vehicle was towed to a dealership who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Also, the vehicle shook while driving over 60 mph and when the brakes were applied. The dealership replaced the tires twice, rotated, and balanced the tires in…
ODI 10166863
Electrical System · Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
I have went through 3 wheel bearings, 2 carrier bearings which took 3 weeks to get from dealer so car was laid up., 2 stabilizer bars, all wiring was corroded and had to be replaced, battery goes dead if door is open for 15 minutes. Sun roof has rattled from day one. Paint is chipping off lift gate and inside back door from day one. Warranty would not cover. My 2005 equinox is a big piece of junk!!! *tr
ODI 10292476
Suspension
At aprox 135k miles, the struts went bad. I assumed this was something normal considering the mileage however the mechanic said this was highly unusual. Cost to repair $600. *tr
ODI 10269051
Steering · Suspension
2005 chevrolet equinox experiencing problems with the steering.*mr the vehicle is equipped with variable steering. It was the consumer's understanding that with variable steering, the steering was looser during city driving and would become tighter during highway driving. The consuemr feels that the steering was too loose, that the vehicle wandered and pulled to the left while driving. *nm
ODI 10124689
Column Shift · Engine And Engine Cooling · Foundation Components · Gasoline · Heater Core · Horn · Ignition · Structure · Suspension
Contact states: bought a brand new vehicle in august 2004. The anti-freeze was changed. The anti-freeze was brown and the smell was severe and nauseous. The car has been the shop 9 times with so many different reasons. The antifreeze line wasn't bled right and the antifreeze was leaking in the ground. There was a leak in the dome light and sunroof, the suspension and engine would tick, the horn did not work, there…
ODI 10119597
Suspension
When going over bumps or turning wheel a popping noise is heard from the passeneger front wheel. Took to dealer and was told that gm currently has no fix for the problem. Problem steadly getting worse.*ak
ODI 10090630