Brake Grinding Noise problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

Four problems related to brake grinding noise have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2006 Equinox.

1 Brake Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2018

At a low speed brakes were applied and the car continued to move forward without stopping. It seemed as if the abs system engaged. No brakes as my car continued to move forward at this low speed eventually rear ending another car as mine never stopped. The brakes had just been replaced 2 years prior. I had this car checked several times for this same inconsistent brake issue but nothing was never found. At times there would be a grinding noise when applying the brakes and my foot would just go to the floor with no stopping. I am very disappointed that gm has never addressed this issue. I have spent so much money over the years to try and address the issue and no mechanic could ever figure it out. Now my car is totaled and I have an insurance bill that is not only costly but not fair. Gm seems to have taken no accountability and I just hope no one ends up hurt. I can't even imagine if I was trying to stop at a crosswalk what may have happened. I was borrowing my grandfathers car and feel terrible.

2 Brake Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2017

A few weeks ago while driving my vehicles abs and traction control lights came on, right after that the brakes have started making a loud grinding noise or lock up altogether to where I can't stop. I have done plenty of research over this and it seems to be a recurring thing with these vehicles. If everyone of them is having this issue and the brakes are that dangerous, how has there not been a recall. This happens everytime I drive, whether going down an interstate and having to hot my brakes to just driving in a small town, then when I try and go again they make the grinding noise while driving for a minute.

3 Brake Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2015

The brake pedal is hard at times and have grinding noise from brake pedal and it pushes back and it has and and trac control light comes on.

4 Brake Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2011

I have had problems with my brakes grinding not wanting to stop and took to a shop said my brakes were like brand new but yet it doesn't want to stop makes grinding noises. I replaced the starter in my car four times and am still having the same problems sticks when starting or doesn't want to work at all and this was in a two month period. My front drivers seatbelt would not release this has happened several times in the last couple weeks. I have also had problems with bearings had to have them replaced. Also with the steering when driving it has a mind of its own when I change lanes wants to keep going toward the ditch. Why isn't any of this being addressed by Chevrolet I bought this car because of no recalls but apparently chevy doesn't want to fix these issues and it could kill someone !! also have problems when it rains also it doesn't do well at all in rain at all and I have brand new tires on my vehicle.




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