2005 Chevrolet Equinox Driveline Problems
- 18
- 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.
What owners report
- drive shaft · 16 records
- carrier bearing · 7 records
- center support · 4 records
- support bearing · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Driveline
Shaking in vehicle similar to that of an unbalanced tire. Took to dealer for another issue just had them check to see what this "new" shaking was and they told me the center carrier bearing was "shot" and needed replaced. The service manager advised that this required the replacement of the entire drive shaft assembly at a cost of around $1200 plus labor. The safety issues here are enormous. If the drive shaft lets…
ODI 10393766
Driveline
At 60 mph my 2005 chevrolet equinox was rattling. We brought this to our mechanic and he informed us that the carrier bearing at the u-joint was failing. I find this unacceptable in a vehicle that has only 56,000 miles on it. Cost to repair was $550.00. *tr
ODI 10382754
Driveline · Suspension
Going down the road and my car started to vibrate had it checked and i was told it was the center support bearing . It felt like i had a tire out of balance but it was the bearing. Talked with alot of people on the internet and they are having the same trouble. *tr
ODI 10324939
Driveline · Power Train
My equinox was taken to dealer who informed me that the drive shaft was being held in place by one rusty piece of metal. He told me that if i were to hit a bump it would dislodge and would cause a serious accident and harm to car. Not good news for a mother. He is replacing this part. *tr
ODI 10323871
Driveline
The center carrier bearing has pulled away from the axel on my 2005 chevrolet equinox. The repair shop (tire center) told me that this is very common and have seen it on this model many times. A chevy mechanic told me it is a known issue. There is a ton of information on the internet about this problem. I was told the vehicle is not safe to drive.
ODI 10322508
Driveline
Carrier bearing is bad on my suv. Currently, it only makes an annoying noise while the vehicle is in motion. Other reports on the internet noted them falling off or needing replacement. Internet reports there was a manufacturing defect which has caused a national backorder. This appears to be too common of a problem to not indicate a recall. *tr
ODI 10291800
Automatic Transmission · Driveline
I have a 2005 equinox with 94000 miles that started to make a loud noise. Took it to the local repair shop they found the center carrier bearing needs to be replaced, however, there are none available! I can't drive the car because too dangerous now and can't get a part for weeks or months? *tr
ODI 10286767
Driveline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
9/ 09vibrating..ticking noise noticed car taken to dealer..told drive shaft is cracked, car undrivable, driveshaft on backorder..date of release is unknown at this time 10/08 brake rotors found to be warped/defective..replaced under warranty. *tr
ODI 10284515
Driveline
My wife told me that there was a vibration around 55mph (2005 chevy equinox). I crawled under the car and notice some type of support on the drive shaft was broken. I found out that it is called the center support bearing. I called all kinds of dealerships all over the united states and canada and found out that there eare few of them out there. And those that are out there the dealers are not releasing. The car has…
ODI 10285128
Driveline
In my 2005 chevrolet equinox awd, the drive shaft center support bearing is blown with only 39,000 miles. Symptoms included a shaking felt in the floorboard at 50mph and above that feels similar to an unbalanced wheel. I had the wheels balanced and the mechanic noticed the problem with the drive shaft bearing support. The vehicle cannot be driven without the support due to the risk of damaging the drive shaft…
ODI 10282875
Driveline
In my 2005 chevrolet equinox awd, the drive shaft center support bearing is blown with only 39,000 miles. Symptoms included a shaking felt in the floorboard at 50mph and above that feels similar to an unbalanced wheel. I had the wheels balanced and the mechanic noticed the problem with the drive shaft bearing support. The vehicle cannot be driven without the support due to the risk of damaging the drive shaft…
ODI 10282874
Driveline
I have a 2005 chevrolet equinox with 48k miles on it. Recently i began hearing and feeling a thumping below me. I took it to the local dealer and learned the drive shaft center bearing is shot. Dealer told me the car should not be driven as the drive shaft could fall at any time causing the vehicle to flip or roll over. If that is not bad enough he also told me the part is unavailable and is on national back order.…
ODI 10278714
Driveline
The driveline was replaced on my 2005 chevrolet equinox at 36,00 miles under normal driving conditions. The mechanic stated that the bearing that held the joint together had corroded and the driveline would need to be replaced this was at a gm certified service center. *tr
ODI 10284526
Driveline
I have had my 2005 chevy equinox, been the first and only owner, since i have purchased it, if i ran through even the smallest mudpuddle i would hear noises coming from underneath the vehicle. Now 4 years later the noises are none stop. I took it to a mechanic and he told me the wheel bearing on both sides were bad, just to find out after spending hundreds of dollars in repair bills, the carrier bearing that is on…
ODI 10276819
Driveline · Equipment
My 2005 chevrolet equinox starting making a loud grinding noise when i had just gotten off of the interstate and was applying the brakes and turning. It felt like something was locked from the middle of my car to the back of my car. I was totally caught off guard and was very shaken. I stopped and looked at my tires and to see if anything was hanging down from the car. I couldn't see anything that was obvious. It…
ODI 10256218
Driveline · Mechanical
Driving under normal conditions i've experienced two failed front wheel bearings on driver side causing vehicle to vibrate, chevy garage replaced under warranty now upon getting vehicle inspected it was discovered that carrier bushing that connects front driveshaft to rear driveshaft has failed which could cause driveshafts to fall off. Car is a 2005 chevy equinox with 35,000 miles on it, i feel gm should recall…
ODI 10237946
Driveline
Carrier bearing for chey equinox: rubber seal separated from carrier mount which caused the drive shaft to slam into the plate, in turn caused the drive shaft to come apart while the auto was moving. *jb
ODI 10306146
Clutch Assembly · Driveline · Macpherson Strut
Dt: the contact stated on may 14, 2005 the vehicle was taken to the dealership for scheduled maintenance, and to check on a noise they could hear coming from the front of the vehicle. The technicians were unable to duplicate the problem. On september 19 2005 the vehicle was taken back to the dealership to find out what was causing this noise. A technician test drove the vehicle and heard the noise , and determined…
ODI 10147311