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Chevrolet Equinox repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (5%)

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Chevrolet Equinox brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

32000 mi Master brake booster 

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2018 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

turbocharged 170hp 1.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

1802 mi Service Stabilitrak light was on, then off after 15 minutes. Multiple codes stored in vehicle. Electronic Brake Control Module lost communication with the TCM, The ECM, The SDM, The BCM and the PSCM. Tested EBCM communication. Circuits OK. Applied Dielectric lubricant to EBCM connector. Cleared DTCS. 

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2016 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

68000 mi

US $200
4 wheel brake job 

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2015 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

11000 mi Control module failed. Transmission would not shift out of park. Control module replaced. 

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2015 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

29400 mi Warped/distorted rotors. Rotors unable to be turned. Replaced under warranty. 

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2014 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

35000 mi Hot spots on rotors. 

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2014 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

48000 mi

US $250
Replaced front and rear rotors and pads. 

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2013 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

75640 mi

C $420
Front pads and rotors were replaced. 
27590 mi

C $500
Rear pads and rotors were changed. Exceedingly rapid wear. 

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2012 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

107000 mi

US $575
Worn brake pads, warped rotors, install all new parts - Rotors and Pads.  

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2012 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

23100 mi Stabilitrac system service light on Replaced yaw sensor. 
58900 mi

C $1500
New brake pads and discs for all 4 wheels 

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

96720 mi

C $800
ABS and traction lights would come off, garage said it was a defective sensor in one of the wheel, change it but had the same problem into another wheel. 

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

34000 mi ABS, Traction Control, & AWD lights on and stated system(s) were not functioning correctly. The hub & sensor was cleaned on the left front wheel, which appeared to correct the problem. Same problem with dirty ABS sensor, right side. 
64000 mi

US $450
Intermittent rubbing sound when braking just before coming to a stop. Right front brake hub assembly was defective/out of spec.and was replaced. Had to also turn the front rotors. 
61300 mi

US $725
Brake caliper piston was squeaking and since the pads had less than 5mm-the brakes were completed as well. 
63000 mi Still squeaking while coming to a stop and dealer is not able to diagnose the issue 
66100 mi

US $500
Braking subsystem parts not identified as worn during replacement of brakes. 

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

35000 mi After first starting the car and backing out of driveway, the brakes acted flaky and would not fully engage. For the rest of the day the brakes worked fine. Hydraulic brake booster tested low in pressure, replaced. 

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

88040 mi

C $423
Hub required replacing for speed sensor 

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

64000 mi

US $360
rotor and pads 
20000 mi Adjusted parking brake due to cable stretch. 
169400 mi

US $525
Abs and stability lights on dash. Right front speed sensor broken magnets missing. Replaced right front hub. No other way to repsir 
105000 mi Stabilitrak warning message came on. Determined that the problem was the magnet inside the bearing had detached causing the Stabilitrak (and ABS) system to malfunction. Replaced the bearing and speed sensor on that wheel. 

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

46500 mi

C $750
Replaced all pads and rotors 
54560 mi

C $800
Rear brakes- pads and drums. 
81840 mi

C $700
Replaced front rotors and pads. 
23000 mi service stabilitrak message on DIC. Check engine light came on. Car ran rough. Also seemed hard to steer at times. No codes stored in the computer. Dealer could not fix because it did not do it after a restart of engine. 

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2008 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

98000 mi

US $34
The right rear ABS wheel speed sensor had an erratic electrical output causing an error code. The defective sensor was removed from the wheel bearing and replaced with ACDELCO p/n 96626080 ABS wheel speed sensor. 

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2008 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

41000 mi

US $500
ABS light was on, service stabilitrak, all wheel drive off and traction control problems indicated on instrument panel. Left rear wheel speed sensor was replaced and battery replaced. Codes cleared. No further problems as of right now. 

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

115300 mi front brake stuck due to restriction in hose caused by inner lining separation. Probably my fault for dropping caliper when changing pads. 

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

91000 mi

US $65
Brake pedal moan and crunching sound. Replaced wheel speed sensor. 
96000 mi

US $300
Brake pedal pulsating and a groaning noise coming from the ABS pump. 

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

135300 mi

US $700
Ignition interlock with transmission had to be replaced due to excessive wear 
71200 mi

US $100
Engine light on. Bad speed sensor 
73160 mi

C $41
Replace caliper pin bushings. (Rattle) 

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

82000 mi

US $30
ABS engaging at 7MPH every time when slowing to a stop. Diagnosed as RR Wheel Speed Sensor Replaced RR WSS and cleaned rust from sensor mounting surface. 
119000 mi

US $450
Occasional unexplained ABS engagement. Tried to replace front left ABS sensor but it broke off. Replaced the whole hub assembly with ABS sensor. Problem fixed. 

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