107 of the 12,688 complaints filed about the Chevrolet Equinox are about the wheels — 1% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2018.
107
Complaints
1%
Share of all complaints
7
Crashes
2
Fires
WHEELS
right front wheel assembly is bad.
NHTSA complaint #11748145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
The rim has a crack in it and it won’t hold air
NHTSA complaint #11726591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
21" Equinox EV RS wheel cracked at the lip even though we do not recall hitting anything. No known potholes or other impacts. This caused air loss from the tire and had to refill the air at least once a day. When the tire shop removed the tire to inspect it further we found no damage to the tire, just the wheel was cracked. Called dealership and they claimed it would not be a warranty issue. We ended up putting different wheels on the car as we didn't want to have this issue again.
NHTSA complaint #11724791 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
Transfer case and front differential failure. No warning lights came on beforehand
NHTSA complaint #11716209 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
The wiper blade motor is gone out. The tire pressure sensor is off : the oil seems to disappear faster than the sensor
NHTSA complaint #11708723 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
Over-torqued lugs, broken wheel studs, safety issue
NHTSA complaint #11690230 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
THIS AUTO IS NOT DRIVEN OFTEN DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE OWNER IS OUT OF TOWN FOR WORK MORE THAN SHE IS HOME. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN ON A THREE HOUR TRIP WHEN THE SIDEWALL OF THE MICHELIN LATITUDE TOUR 225/65/R17 TIRE BLEW OUT. SHE WAS ABLE TO JUST MAKE IT OFF THE ROAD AND CHANGE THE TIRE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION ANOTHER TIRE SHOWS SIDEWALL CRACKING THAT COVERS THE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL.
NHTSA complaint #11688374 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
Report of Dangerous Rental Vehicle and Serious Safety Incident – Rental Agreement #289216922 I am submitting this report to formally document a serious safety issue involving a rental vehicle I received from Avis in May 2024. Several safety components malfunctioned and put the safety of my and my passenger in a life threatening situation. At the time of pickup, the vehicle had a visible dent near the front right tire, which was acknowledged by the rental agent and dismissed as cosmetic. I also noted a faulty rear hatch, which opened unpredictably and struck occupants in the head on multiple occasions as it behaved erratically. Over the course of the rental, the vehicle displayed additional signs of mechanical failure — including instability at highway speeds, loud squealing, and parts of the bumper physically falling off during the trip. On May 30th, while driving at highway speed, the vehicle suffered a sudden tire blowout. Critically, the onboard system misidentified the location of the blown tire, indicating the front right tire had failed when it was actually the rear right. This misinformation delayed proper response and nearly resulted in a rollover. We were stranded on the roadside for over an hour, narrowly avoiding several collisions. A critical system failure. A responding tow truck driver observed signs that the vehicle may have previously been involved in a collision — which aligns with the visible damage present when the vehicle was picked up. Avis has, despite multiple attempts, refused to confirm whether the vehicle was removed from service after the incident or whether any safety inspection was conducted -- we remain severely concerned for the safety of anyone else using this vehicle. This vehicle should not have been rented in its condition. The failure of safety systems, mechanical instability, prior collision damage, and the loss of exterior components created a serious and unacceptable risk to the driver, passenger, and others on the road.
NHTSA complaint #11670063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
I have to constantly add oil.I have more frequent oil changes.Panel doesn’t display low oil .Mechanic & several others tell me these cars burn oil faster.Combustion of oil leading to excessive oil consumption & premature wear on engine After putting air in tires,the sensors have to be reset & they say I have to go to a dealer
NHTSA complaint #11666916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR SYSTEM REPAIRED TWO YEARS AGO. CAR HAS JUST CROSSED OVER 16K MILES, SO IT IS USED VERY LITTLE. TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS KEEP GOING. INTERESTINGLY, MY NEIGHBOR HAS JUST BOUGHT THE SAME YEAR VEHICLE AND SHE HAS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY
NHTSA complaint #11658425 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
I was put in a rental by enterprise from a rear-end. I was involved while my car was in the shop fixing the trunk. This rental had broken window glass under the passenger seat, and the car started sounding weird when turning and driving. On a morning, that same week dropping off my ex now at her job that same week, on my way back the suv started making the sounds more profound or louder (metal grinding on metal) and immediately after the whole front of the SUV hit the floor making me lose control on the highway 408 and hit the wall while spinning out of control until it stopped in the middle of the highway. I was escorted to a near gas station by one of the cops that came out of the traffic that was on hold. They moved the car to the side and escorted us. From there, my ex's mom checked carfax for the VIN number, which came out to having 4 previous accidents of the same front area. I reported it to the enterprise agent that called me asking about the car being towed, and I explicitly told them I'm not ok and you guys failed to put me in a safe vehicle. From there they charged my insurance for all the damages and never assumed responsibility!
NHTSA complaint #11649626 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
Tire blow and lost control hit the tree
NHTSA complaint #11645409 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
The underbody of my 2012 Equinox is completely rusted and now not drivable. The KFrame is rotten and the car is not safe to drive. The engine consumes a great amount of oil. I've been told the engine needs to be replaced. I've only had the car for 2 years.
NHTSA complaint #11612063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
The car shakes between 30-40 MPH, with or without acceleration. I’ve done a lot of research on this issue many people are having the same issue and can’t find a solution.
NHTSA complaint #11595193 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
So where do i begin. There are no leaks on my driveway but I have to add coolant every other day & then when I opened my hood it looks like there’s grease everywhere like over the bolts where the bottom & top meet. At time the car stalls it loses power or doesn’t even pick up power. It just drags. Sometimes a strong odor comes from the vents of the a/c & then it at times doesn’t blow cool air just flat air. Also six months after having the vehicle the 2 TPMS went out & when I took it back to dealer where i purchased it they basically told me that I didn’t even have any TPMS that the machine didn’t pick up any & now the display was showing all 4 empty & the TPMS icon constantly on the display. I found that odd & I didn’t know much about TPMS at the time. I was still bothered so I kept asking other people I would come in contact with being new to the state of Texas & they said the only way it would not come up on the machine would be as if they wouldn’t be inside as they were removed but again I drove in with just 2 marking on the display. Not a big deal. I did purchase the gold package of warranty with the vehicle but I have no idea how to use it. I’m not sure if they even did all the past recalls on this vehicle. I read one of them was a window & I too hear that as I drive
NHTSA complaint #11586005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
The light is showing “0“ PSI, Service Tire Monitor System, tire sensor but not sure if it’s the tire or dash
NHTSA complaint #11577491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
Bent driveshaft
NHTSA complaint #11573657 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
When flat towing behind a motorhome, per manual instructions, going on or off a highway ramp....cloverleaf, the tires will squeal like they are dragging. This does not occur every time, however 75% of the time it does. A very loud screeching, dragging or braking, pulling the motorhome down from 35mph or 40mph to 10mph. This is also noticed occasionally on turns from one street to another, however short lived by comparison. The dragging/slowing is unnerving and dangerous to suddenly slow down with no brake action by the motorhome. This has occurred on several trips this summer (2023). ****Several times this summer, most recent of 10/12/23. This car was purchased primarily because it states in the manual, it could be flat towed behind a motorhome. We are concerned that this may be damaging the vehicle and putting us and others at risk.
NHTSA complaint #11552940 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
Tire thread is coming off for some reason also my car was stalling to pick up speed like if it was stoping and going
NHTSA complaint #11552345 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
Got hit at 40 miles an hour in a parking lot while a running dog came through and it was caotic
NHTSA complaint #11544909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.