Chevrolet Equinox Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Chevrolet Equinox across 21 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (13). The words owners use most often: “tire pressure” (12% of reports).
- 107wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 37%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.
- Tire pressure: mentioned in 13 of 107 complaints (12%)
- Michelin latitude: mentioned in 6 of 107 complaints (6%)
- Lug nuts: mentioned in 6 of 107 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 62 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 107 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 6 an injury.
Chevrolet Equinox wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Equinox | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2024 Equinox | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Equinox | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Equinox | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Equinox | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Equinox | 7 | 2% | 5,874 |
| 2019 Equinox | 2 | 1% | 42,000 |
| 2018 Equinox | 13 | 3% | 12,000 |
| 2017 Equinox | 4 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2016 Equinox | 5 | 1% | 13,000 |
| 2015 Equinox | 6 | 1% | 25,098 |
| 2014 Equinox | 2 | 0% | 102,818 |
| 2013 Equinox | 5 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2012 Equinox | 11 | 2% | 75,879 |
| 2011 Equinox | 6 | 1% | 50,905 |
| 2010 Equinox | 8 | 1% | 71,695 |
| 2009 Equinox | 3 | 3% | 48,700 |
| 2008 Equinox | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2007 Equinox | 7 | 1% | 68,000 |
| 2006 Equinox | 12 | 2% | 115,000 |
| 2005 Equinox | 5 | 1% | 68,800 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists wheels 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.
right front wheel assembly is bad.
The rim has a crack in it and it wonât hold air
21" Equinox EV RS wheel cracked at the lip even though we do not recall hitting anything. No known potholes or other impacts. This caused air loss from the tire and had to refill the air at least once a day. When the tire shop removed the tire to inspect it further we found no damage to the tire…
Transfer case and front differential failure. No warning lights came on beforehand
The wiper blade motor is gone out. The tire pressure sensor is off : the oil seems to disappear faster than the sensor
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Equinoxs have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about wheels 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 wheels?
No recall currently lists wheels for this vehicle.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent phrase is “tire pressure”, in 13 of 107 complaints, followed by “michelin latitude” (6).
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.