2005 Chevrolet Equinox Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 57about this part
- Share
- 9%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 9% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Please note in order to try to avid an accident in which nardone electric truck,broadsided my driver side on a complete screpedown on my vehicle, and afterward after I left the expressway 93 n in boston ,15 minutes later after I stopped at a convenience store,my vehicle would not turn left or right only straight...”
NHTSA complaint #10633273, filed 2014-09, 88,000 miles“While driving I hear a whirring sound that varies with speed I am driving, then turns to grinding. Take to independent garage (harlow tire) they replace r front wheel bearing. At cost of aprox $379.00. On may 3, 2013 I hear a similar sound, thinking the left wheel bearing maybe going I take back to same shop. It turns out it is the same one they repaired r front. They repaired at no charge. Mileage at 2nd repair 121778.”
NHTSA complaint #10557210, filed 2013-12, 120,129 miles“I have had numerous problems with my 2005 awd chevy Equinox, including the head gaskets blowing, losing acceleration on the 270/highway, ongoing acceleration problems, and other problems which still continue. I have begged for chevy to help get the car fully repaired and the customer service representatives just keep telling me to bring it into the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10204221, filed 2007-09, 22,481 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10324939, filed 2010-04, 52,000 miles“2005 Chevrolet Equinox. In october, 2006, I was driving on city streets when I lost steering and my car felt as though a wheel was about to fall off. After towing the vehicle to my mechanic (I was 400 miles past the 36,000 warranty), I found out that the lower control arm had snapped.”
NHTSA complaint #10175854, filed 2006-12, 36,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10148821Apr 6, 2018These 2 SKUs are Front Left/Front Right Stabilizer Links. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the ball studs of the stabilizer link. Parts…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 4% |
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 11 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 9 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 18 | 3% |
| 2005 | 57 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
159 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
114 complaintsEngine cooling
111 complaintsBrakes
105 complaintsEngine
55 complaintsSteering
50 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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