2006 Chevrolet Equinox Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the wheels of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox, 2% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I bought my car from a GM dealership in hanford, ca after just I took my used 2006 Equinox home and went out the start it that night it would not start key kept getting stuck, also a very rough idle, ignition switch issue I would have to fight with it from time to time did leave me stranded I called the dealership they had be bring it in the looked at and did nothing took it back again and they cleaned the throttle body? …”
NHTSA complaint #10621092, filed 2014-08, 80,125 miles“Bought this car on 11/3/19, within the first week there was a horrible thumping and vibrating while driving or turning the wheel. So I took it back, they told me they would replace my wheel hub on the drivers side, I return to pick up my car, the same issue is there just not as bad, he claimed he still replaced the wheel hub. So I take the tire off myself and inspect the wheel hub and tires, and they in fact didnt replace the hub, they just siliconed the wheel hub to the end of the axle shaft, which now has caused other damage to my trans and or suspension. …”
NHTSA complaint #11322567, filed 2020-04, 172,000 miles“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 I'm not the only one with this car that has the problem. Its been a problem for a bit now.. I just bought this car and very disappointed.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11164544, filed 2019-01, 115,000 miles“Herd a grinding noise and felt like the transmission was stuck in a gear. Brought the truck to ogden car care where I was told it's a wheel bearing on the left and that the car is pulling emissions codes bring it to chevy. So I brought the truck to sunrise Chevrolet were they confirmed a bad wheel bearing and no emissions codes were showing up. So I took it to my mechanic at route 66 tire and auto were he told me it has a broken axel and was only being held on by the cv boot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10556098, filed 2013-12, 61,000 miles“Passenger side tire/wheel brake locked up. Not able to drive in any gear. Appeared to be brakes locked up. Possible fire danger. Wheel got so hot it melted off the plastic hub cap cover. Smelled of burning plastic/brake. Trying to get safety eval by GM delaership this week. This is a very dangerous vehicle. Nhtsa: request your review to recommend immediate recall; found same problem across the internet this morning. Help....”
NHTSA complaint #10608966, filed 2014-07, 108,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253770Apr 18, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 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.
- 10237340May 22, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
- 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.
- 10235716Apr 21, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
- 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…
- 10205738Nov 8, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
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 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
280 complaintsElectrical system
141 complaintsBrakes
85 complaintsEngine
68 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsEngine cooling
60 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsEquipment
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSuspension
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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