2012 Chevrolet Equinox suspension problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“ABS stabilizer light on dash shows ABS malfunction.took it to certified mechanic to check the problem and was told the system had to be replaced at the cost of $4000.”
filed Dec 4, 2025
“1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The rear suspension trailing arm and subframe assembly rusted completely through, causing the suspension to separate from the frame. The corroded and broken components are still attached to the…”
filed Nov 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 3 | 4% |
| 2025 Equinox | 4 | 2% |
| 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 | 9 | 1% |
| 2011 Equinox | 6 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.