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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 3% of its 784 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 54,000. No related recalls are on file for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
21
3% of 784 complaints
All complaints this year
784
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
54,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe Michelin Latitude Tour tires (size P235/55R18) developing tread separation from the sidewall, in some cases on all four tires, with steel cords exposed.
  • Some drivers report a steering wheel shake or vibration at highway speed that was traced to tire tread separation rather than wheel balance.
  • A clunking or thunking noise from the front or rear suspension was reported during low-speed turns or while driving.
  • One owner reported a front wheel bearing assembly needing replacement after an abnormal noise appeared at highway speed.
  • A wheel lug nut was found fractured due to corrosion during an inspection.
  • One owner described the vehicle swerving or feeling unstable in the rear end while driving on icy roads.

When 2010 Chevrolet Equinox suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 21, 2010, latest Dec 18, 2024.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2010Sep 2012Jun 2014Mar 2015Oct 2019May 2020Apr 2023
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Dec 2024; peak May 2020 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 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.

  1. 200564 (10%)
  2. 200627 (4%)
  3. 200726 (4%)
  4. 200812 (3%)
  5. 20096 (6%)
  6. 201021 (3%)
  7. 201116 (2%)
  8. 201225 (4%)
  9. 201322 (3%)
  10. 20147 (1%)
  11. 201516 (2%)
  12. 20169 (2%)
  13. 20176 (2%)
  14. 201816 (4%)
  15. 20195 (2%)
  16. 202017 (6%)
  17. 20214 (4%)
  18. 20223 (2%)
  19. 20231 (1%)
  20. 20246 (8%)
  21. 202510 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels, and tire complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2010 Equinox, which is 3% of the 784 total complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire problems on the 2010 Equinox?
No related recalls are listed for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2010 Equinox.
What is the typical mileage when these problems happen?
The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on this model year is 54,000 miles.
What kind of tire problems do owners report on the 2010 Equinox?
Multiple owners report tread separation on Michelin Latitude Tour tires, including cases where all four tires showed sidewall separation and exposed steel cords.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries reported among the 21 suspension, wheels, and tires complaints for this model year.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.