Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

Five problems related to front suspension wheel bearing 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 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the abs and trac warning indicators remained illuminated. The brake pedal and accelerator pedal vibrated whenever depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and authorized dealer for diagnosis. The repairs consisted of the replacement of both of the front wheel bearings, sensors and the cv-booster. The failure persisted after the repairs were performed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

2 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2014

I have had all kind of trouble out of this vehicle. First it was the wheel bearings. Change one an not long after have to change another. Have changed about 4. Three on one wheel an one on the other. And now have to change another that I can tell. Then it started with brakes recently. They would stick. Had brakes replaced that didn't fix the problem. Brake lights came on vehicle. Then went off haven't came on since but brakes have stuck more than one time. Very dangerous. Now to get with the air in the vehicle that I have seen several complain about. While car is sitting still the vehicle will stay warm an warm air blowing out. Where it has been cold when driving the car the temp would go down on vehicle making the air blow out cool an I about freeze to death driving. Windows fog up fast. Need a recall if so many people are have the same issue/issues. Can cause major problems if not addressed or fixed. I don't let me kids ride in the car with me anymore cause of this.

3 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal began to pulsate when pressure was applied. The vehicle failed to decelerate even after the brakes were applied repeatedly. The emergency brake was engaged in order to stop the vehicle. In addition, the traction and abs warning indicators were illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic ten times where the front brakes and bearings were replaced but the failure persisted after the repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 04/22/lj the consumer stated the vehicle was fixed. Updated 04/24/14.

4 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2009

Front wheel bearing hubs were replaced at 32,000 miles, all under warranty. These are now sounding like these are going bad again. It is a 2006 Equinox fwd with 68,000 miles.

5 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2008

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds she noticed a loud noise coming from the front passenger side wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised her that the wheel bearing had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the front passenger wheel bearing for the fourth time in four years. In addition, the contac stated that the emergency brake was between the cup holders and if a cup was placed inside, it would block the emergency brake from being engaged. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. The VIN was unavailable.


Other Suspension related problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox



Safety Ratings of Equinox Cars
Fuel Economy of Equinox Vehicles
Equinox Service Bulletins
Equinox Safety Recalls
Equinox Defect Investigations