Chevrolet Equinox Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Chevrolet Equinox across 19 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (57). The words owners use most often: “front end” (15% of reports).
- 165suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Front end: mentioned in 24 of 165 complaints (15%)
- Wheel bearings: mentioned in 13 of 165 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 107 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 165 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 6 an injury.
Chevrolet Equinox suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 3 | 4% | 343 |
| 2025 Equinox | 4 | 2% | 8,700 |
| 2024 Equinox | 1 | 1% | 17,100 |
| 2023 Equinox | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Equinox | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Equinox | 11 | 4% | 4,878 |
| 2019 Equinox | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2017 Equinox | 1 | 0% | 35,000 |
| 2016 Equinox | 3 | 1% | 30,500 |
| 2015 Equinox | 7 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Equinox | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2013 Equinox | 9 | 1% | 103,785 |
| 2012 Equinox | 12 | 2% | 39,000 |
| 2011 Equinox | 6 | 1% | 86,707 |
| 2010 Equinox | 10 | 1% | 15,476 |
| 2008 Equinox | 7 | 2% | 71,000 |
| 2007 Equinox | 12 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Equinox | 18 | 3% | 76,000 |
| 2005 Equinox | 57 | 9% | 51,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the Chevrolet Equinox. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Unknown
Driving around a curve and the steering wheel would not move. Wheels locked up and heard a clink the lower control arm disconnected from the car.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and the ABS warning light was illuminated. The warranty company was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a clunking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with wheel bearings failure on the shaft…
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The failure had occurred on several occasions. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Equinoxs have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 165 owner complaints about suspension for the Chevrolet Equinox. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Equinox suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent phrase is “front end”, in 24 of 165 complaints, followed by “wheel bearings” (13).
Other Chevrolet Equinox problems
- Engine problems (2,840)
- Electrical System problems (1,224)
- Visibility/wiper problems (1,114)
- Power Train problems (1,093)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (832)
- Air Bags problems (630)
- Service Brakes problems (612)
- Steering problems (466)
See all Chevrolet Equinox problems.