2005 Chevrolet Equinox Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 1% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,800 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As soon as the speed reaches 65, the wheels shake, I had tires replaced, new drive belt replaced and it did not fix the problem. As I read some of the problem the 2005 Equinox were having it is the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10472221, filed 2012-08, 90,000 miles“2005 Chevrolet Equinox, mileage 68,800. Growling heard coming from the rear end of the vehicle. Diagnosed by repair shop as rear hub bearings going bad and they needed to be replaced before total failure which could have caused seizing or lose of wheels. No recall has apparently been issued and it isn't a known problem but local dealership said that they had 16 replacements in stock.”
NHTSA complaint #10243610, filed 2008-09, 68,800 miles“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!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10292476, filed 2009-11“I bought this car used in 2026 I have not had it a year yet and after the first month it has been in for repairs, the wheels sounds like they are coming off at times, it sounds like something is dragging underneath, brakes scrubs even with my placing new one on, sometime it feel like transmission is going out, it pulls hard at time. Even tho this car is old can I still take it in for recall problems. I was not told about any recalls when I bought this car, I paid $3500 and I feel I have almost paid this much in repairs,all of this happens when car is in motion. …”
NHTSA complaint #10983411, filed 2017-05Related 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…
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10193450Apr 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10172293Jan 27, 2020This informational bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations for customer concerns related to wheel alignment.
- 10169356Nov 12, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 13 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
159 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
114 complaintsEngine cooling
111 complaintsBrakes
105 complaintsSuspension
57 complaintsEngine
55 complaintsSteering
50 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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