The front sub frame where it bolts to the frame was completely rusted loose on the right side. The left side was barely holding on. This is what holds the motor up and control arms. My mechanics are telling me this is a common problem with Chevy Equinoxes. If it's common why aren't there recalls. My car only has 80,000 miles on it and my mechanic told me to scrap it. I'm a fabricator and welder. I welded a new frame under it but others can't do that and mechanics say it's a no fix.
2005 Chevrolet Equinox suspension problems
57 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 52,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 57
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 52,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Rear7
- Front5
- Front: wheel bearing3
- Front: macpherson strut3
- Rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket1
- Front: springs: coil springs1
- Front: control arm: lower arm1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Equinox suspension problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Chevrolet Equinox owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake won't releases after puting on brake pedal key falls out of ignition while drive ing steering seems like going to fall apart when turnings cat hardly put gas in it code 0445 large evap leak detector
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that she bought the vehicle used back on 02/2019. The drive shaft fell out of the vehicle on 07/2019 and an independent mechanic deemed the vehicle undrivable on 12/23/19. The contact called the state police for vehicle fraud an dwas still waiting for a callback. The contact also contacted county attorney general an received no assistance. The contact was referred to the state's attorney general's office. The manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The dealer m c's auto sales 1343 connellsville st, lemont furnace, pa 15456 (724) 438-0191 stated there was nothing they could do about itand refused to refund the purchase. The dealer tried to repocess the vehicle the next day but was unsucessful. The failure mileage was 114,000.tf
100000k miles and the transmission locks up huge problems with wheel bearings and problems with ABS system
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. On highway​, streets and it pops sometime when making turns
When I 1st bought the car had to change the suspension, head gasket, antifreeze is disappearing can't see where it's going key comes out the ignition VIN#[xxx] purchased on 8/19/15. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was water entering the map light. The contact also heard an abnormal noise in the rear of the vehicle, the suspension was unstable pertaining to the control arm, and the axle was leaking fluid without warning. The steering wheel also made a grinding noise when turned, the automatic transmision hesitated, the throttle was light, and it was difficult to reverse upon the change in weather. The vehicle was not repaired and the dealer was notified of the various failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no remedy. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 201,765.
Received vehicle upon my mothers passing. Had 45k on it, garaged and only in town driving. In just over year I have had to replace rear rocker joint, AC unit, front right speaker, front brakes and starter. Now, there is a water noise under hood and truck is starting to rock when at stop light. It is also trying to run hot but no lights, leaks or issue can be found. The back spoiler was loose http before then and leaks in the back. Lift gate hard to open and molding around front windshield is coming loose. I have 65k on this truck. There is no way this truck should have this many problems. I feel unsafe in this lightly used auto.
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...
Driving down street cut off by semi ran into flashing sign with nowhere else to go. Over half passenger front bumper was crushed radiator smashed, whole front passenger quarter smashed. Car was undriveable but air bags did not go off.
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox suspension
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 57 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Equinox suspension problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 52,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox suspension?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Equinox have bad suspension?
The Chevrolet Equinox model years with the most suspension complaints are 2005 (57 complaints), 2006 (18 complaints) and 2007 (12 complaints).
Other 2005 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Engine 165Electrical 159Transmission 114Brakes 105Steering 50Airbags 38Fuel system 36Body 34Visibility 30Acceleration 22Driver assistance 16Lights 16Seat belts 9Tires 6Locks 5Wheels 5Seats 4
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