Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Chevrolet Equinox has 15 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Subframe rust ? my 2006 chev eq , has only 50, 000 mile on it and the sub frame is rust out ? I che... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | SUSPENSION | Both front frame mounts that hold the engine suspension crossmember rusted away. What is even worse ... |
| Jan 2, 2019 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I AM NOT EXACTLY SURE WHAT IT IS THAT'S WRONG WITH MY CAR IT HAS TO DO WITH MY BRAKES AND THE PEDAL.... |
| Mar 5, 2018 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1. MY ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON ALMOST EVERYTIME I DRIVE THE CAR. MOST OF THE TIME THEY... |
| May 8, 2014 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH... |
| Jan 24, 2014 | SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I HAVE HAD ALL KIND OF TROUBLE OUT OF THIS VEHICLE. FIRST IT WAS THE WHEEL BEARINGS. CHANGE ONE AN N... |
| Oct 15, 2013 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2... |
| Mar 19, 2013 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | I RAN OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD INTO A GUARDRAIL AND COULD NOT STOP UNTIL I WAS ON TOP OF THE GUARDRA... |
| Mar 1, 2012 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I HEARD A THUMPING NOISE FROM WHAT FELT LIKE UNDER MY FEET. I THEN TRIED TO PUSH ON THE BRAKES, ONL... |
| Feb 6, 2012 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE W... |
| Jul 1, 2009 | SUSPENSION | FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUBS WERE REPLACED AT 32,000 MILES, ALL UNDER WARRANTY. THESE ARE NOW SOUNDING L... |
| Jun 18, 2009 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE BUILT... |
| Oct 3, 2008 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEE... |
| Oct 11, 2006 | SUSPENSION | THE LOWER CONTROL ARM OF MY 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SNAPPED AT 36,400 MILES, ALMOST 400 MILES AFTER ... |
| Aug 14, 2006 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE. THE PROBLEMS ST... |