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2015 Chevrolet Equinox Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, about 2% of its 679 total complaints. One crash is linked to this area, with no fires or injuries, and no related recalls exist. Median mileage at failure is 40,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
16
2% of 679
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
40,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Tires reportedly separate or blow out suddenly, in one case a rear tire exploding after a popping noise at highway speed.
  • Owners describe steering that shakes or veers violently at higher speeds, in one instance leading to a guardrail collision after a wheel rim shattered.
  • Some report a clicking or popping noise from the front end when turning, most noticeable during left turns.
  • Several owners say TPMS or dashboard tire pressure readings do not match actual measured pressure, especially in cold weather.
  • Multiple owners report replacing sets of tires early due to belt separation and vibration well before expected tread wear.
  • One owner noted a front sway bar failure alongside an unrelated engine code.

When 2015 Chevrolet Equinox suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 26, 2016, latest Sep 19, 2025.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2016Oct 2017Dec 2019Jul 2022Sep 2023Feb 2024Jul 2024
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2016 to Sep 2025; peak Dec 2019 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2015 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 2015 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this category for the 2015 Equinox, which is about 2% of the 679 total complaints filed for the year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2015 Equinox?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this complaint area for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox.
At what mileage do these problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 40,000 miles.
Did any of these complaints involve a crash?
Yes, one crash is recorded among the 16 suspension, wheels & tire complaints, with no fires or injuries reported.
What kind of tire problems do owners report?
Owners describe sudden tire blowouts, belt separation causing vibration, and TPMS readings that do not match actual tire pressure.

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.