2005 Chevrolet Equinox suspension problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 2, 2022
“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”
filed May 1, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 Equinox | 3 | 1% |
| 2024 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Equinox | 10 | 3% |
| 2019 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Equinox | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Equinox | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Equinox | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 Equinox | 12 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.