Does the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 51,000 miles.

Which Chevrolet Equinox year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2005 Chevrolet Equinox has the most suspension complaints (64), compared with 64 for the 2005.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Chevrolet Equinox Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 10% of all 638 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 21 Equinox model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 51,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 64; 10% of 638
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 51,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Chevrolet Equinox suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 30, 2004, latest May 2, 2022.

64 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2004 Q3 to 2022 Q2; peak 2013 Q4 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Equinox model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200564 (10%)
200627 (4%)
200726 (4%)
200812 (3%)
20096 (6%)
201021 (3%)
201116 (2%)
201225 (4%)
201322 (3%)
20147 (1%)
201516 (2%)
20169 (2%)
20176 (2%)
201816 (4%)
20195 (2%)
202017 (6%)
20214 (4%)
20223 (2%)
20231 (1%)
20246 (8%)
202510 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 51,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Equinox year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2005 Chevrolet Equinox has the most suspension complaints (64), compared with 64 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.