2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Wheels Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
7 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
THE CAR WHEN I DRIVE OVER THE 60 MILES, MAKE AUTO BREAK BY SELF. IS REALLY SCARY.
I GOT THIS CAR FROM FREDERI K AUTO CENTER IN MARCH. EVER SINCE THEN I HAD PROBLEMS. I TOLD THEM I LET THEM. KNKW ABOUT THEM AND THEY ALWAYS SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. THE ONE TIME THEY WERE SUPOOSE TO FIX SOMETHING THEY HAD THE CAR FOR TWO DAYS AND RHEY PUT TAPE ALL OVER THE HOSES RO STOP THE LEAKS. THEY ALSO FAILED THE MD INSPECTION CONSIDERING MY WIRES ARE MELTED TOGETHER AND MY IGNITION DOESNT WORK RIGHT WHICH WOULDNT HAVE PASS. THEN THEY REPO IT WHEN I WQSNT LATE ON MY PAYEMNT BECAUSE I SAID I WANT IT FIXED SINXE IT WAS SOLS THAT WAY OR I WILL FILE A COMPALINT. EVERYTHING QAS ILLEGAL THATBTHEY DID.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL FROM THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL WELDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL ODOR ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
I CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE ISSUES,THEY MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT A DEALER,WHEN I TOOK IT THEIR THE DEALER REFUSED MAKING UP EVERY EXCUSE HE COULD,CALLED GM SEVERAL TIMES BUT THEY SAY THESE ITEMS WOULD BE FIXED ,IT IS ALL SCREWED UP,GM DOES NOT GIVE A [XXX] ABOUT THESE HAZARDS,PROBLEMS STILL EXIST,REFERENCE NUMBER IS [XXX],THEIR HAVE BEEN RECALLS EXCEPT FOR OHIO,GIVE ME A BREAK,THAT IS THE STUPIDEST THING SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS SO MANY RECALLS...........................TAIL GATE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN,MOTOR IS NOT WORKING,POTENTIAL HAZARD. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
TL *THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER COLLECTED INSIDE THE SPARE TIRE WHEEL WELL. AS A RESULT, THE AROMA OF MILDEW WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
AIR PRESSURE SENSOR ON REAR DRIVER TIRE INDICATED 28 POUNDS. WHEN THE MECHANIC TURNED THE CAP TO REMOVE IT FROM THE VALVE STEM, THE STEM BROKE OFF (DUE TO CORROSION). DEALER SAYS THE WRONG CAPS WERE ON IT IT - IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN METAL CAPS. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM THIS DEALERSHIP BUT THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY. AFTER GETTING THE SENSOR AND VALVE STEM REPLACED ($86), I BROUGHT THE TIRE BACK AND PUT IT BACK ON. CHECKED REMAINING VALVE STEMS AND ANOTHER ONE BROKE OFF ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. ANOTHER $85 AND I WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE TO REPLACE THE OTHER TWO. DEALER IS THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS CHECKED MY AIR PRESSURE (DURING OIL CHANGES AND MULTI-POINT INSPECTIONS) AND NEVER MENTIONED I HAD THE WRONG CAPS ON THE VALVE STEMS. I HAVE CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS WITH MY SAFETY CONCERN. HAD I BEEN DRIVING WHEN THE VALVE...
17" ALUMINUM WHEELS FREEZE TO THE REAR DISC BRAKE HUBS, REQUIRING SPECIAL TOOLS OR A SLEDGE HAMMER TO REMOVE. DEFECT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CHANGE A REAR WHEEL ON THE ROAD IN CASE OF A FLAT TIRE, POSSIBLY STRANDING THE DRIVER IN A REMOTE AREA OR IN DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. WHEELS HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE AROUND DISC BRAKE BEARING HUB. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES, DISCOVERED WHEN TIRES NEED TO BE ROTATED. *TR
Other 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Problem Areas
Fuelpropulsion System
156 complaints
Air Bags
127 complaints
Electrical System
86 complaints
Steering
76 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
70 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
62 complaints
Engine
36 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
25 complaints
Power Train
24 complaints
Unknown Or Other
24 complaints
Structure
19 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
18 complaints
Service Brakes
17 complaints
Exterior Lighting
15 complaints
Structurebody
15 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
12 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
10 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Traction Control System
10 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
9 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Visibilitywiper
7 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
6 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint