Brake pedal kicks back when slowing down to break at slower speeds. Abs seems to not be working properly when driving at slower speed (5-10mph) and break pedal does not go down/press down when breaking. Breaks squeal when starting to drive
2007 Chevrolet Equinox: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 685 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 170
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes made a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the braking system. The noise was primarily heard after the vehicle has been shut off for several hours. The dealer stated that the noise is a normal characteristic of the vehicle and that no remedy was currently available. He is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 25,100.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the contact heard a ticking sound in the engine compartment. He stated that the vehicle had poor fuel mileage. The contact also had to jump from the vehicle because the serpentine belt caught a wire that was not in a wiring harness as it should have been. The contact also experienced stabilatrac failure on two separate occasions, which caused the power steering to fail. He has been injured twice because the rear hatch door struts failed and struck him in the head. The tires that came on the vehicle were severely worn and the turn signals would not shut off. The two front doors and the rear hatch door cracks and makes squeaking noises. Some repairs have been made; however, the rear hatch needs to be repaired along with the ticking sound in the engine. The failure mileage was 170 and current mileage was 26,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the brakes squeaked excessively when the pedal was depressed. The dealer could not remedy the failure. He is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 10 and current mileage was 5,284.
After the vehicle has been parked over night or for a long period of time ( a couple of hours) the brakes make a loud pitched squealing noise. This happens for the first 3 to 4 times you hit the brakes and then stops. I have only owned the car for a month and bought the car brand new. The noise is getting progressively worse and when I took it to the dealer they told me that this noise is normal.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
- Service brakes
- This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
- This informational bulletin explains a normal condition for what and how the drive line can clunk.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- This informational bulletin provides information for Disc Brake Warranty Service and Procedures.
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
- Service brakes
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
6 of 685 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox
Fuel pump 134Fuel smell 120Fuel leak 94Airbag light 62Check engine light 26Power steering loss 26Fire or smoke 14Loss of power 14Fuel gauge 13Overheating 13Won't start 12ABS 11Headlights 11Steering lock-up 10Door locks 9Stalling 9Water leak 8No deployment 7Engine failure 7Jerking 7Wipers 5
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