Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The number one most common problem is related to the tire valve (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the spare tire (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Valve problems | |
| Spare Tire problems | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
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. Read details...
Have had my 07 Equinox for 1 month and 1 week and the area in the back where the spare tire is has filled with water more than once. Last night I was driving it in the rain and a very loud vibrating noise came and went as I was driving the entire trip. Read details...
Found tire partially flat after being parked overnight,( approx 14 lbs air left in tire) drove vehicle to gas station nearby to fill with air. Filled tire with air,when removing the air chuck form valve stem the tip of the valve stem broke off ejecting the valvecore and thus the tire rapidly Read details...