2005 Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2005

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (5%)

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

61380 mi Passenger side strut frozen solid. Left it at garage overnight to thaw. Front struts will need replacing. Passenger side strut frozen solid. Left it at garage overnight to thaw. Front struts will need replacing. 
66677 mi

C $170
Replaced driver side stabilizer link (creaking noise on right turns). Replaced driver side stabilizer link (creaking noise on right turns). 
68820 mi

C $600
New struts. New struts plus alignment. 
73160 mi

C $106
Replace passenger side front stabilizer link. (Noisy) 
93620 mi

C $216
Noise from right lower ball joint, replaced. 
90000 mi

US $1500
Both front struts were leaking. Replaced both front struts, sway bar links, strut mounting plates and one bearing. 
116000 mi

US $326
Replaced Right Rear Wheel Bearing/Hub 
164000 mi

US $1200
Replace left front wheel bearing. Bad bearing was driven on so long it essentially welded itself to the spindle. When the shop tried to remove it, the upright bent and also had to be replaced. 
149900 mi

US $350
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2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

114700 mi

C $500
Replaced both front strut assemblies. A noticeable rattle and noise prior to the replace. 
141140 mi

C $125
Front left wheel bearing hub replaced due to grinding noises. Purchased part online and had JM friend replace. Cheap Cheap 
117600 mi

US $1026
New front struts and mount 
119200 mi

US $700
Had to replace two rear tires because the rear trailing arms were bad and went out of alignment. Trailing arms cost $500. 
144000 mi

US $400
tie rod end 
149000 mi

US $882
Struts, and re-alignment. 
121000 mi

US $1243
rear wheel bearing front strut 
39271 mi

C $2250
Replaced both front sway bar links.  Brake Flush(?)was done, replaced both front sway bar links, machine front rotors and install pads, performed rear brake service. Four new all purpose tires 17". Part # 25775162 hangar bearing replaced. WOW... Price has tax included. 
36712 mi E2140 - LINK OR BUSHINGS, FRONT STABILIZER SHAFT AT CONTROL ARM 
82500 mi

US $210
Strut and Shock Replacement and Alignment. 
52080 mi

C $105
Steering shaft needed to be replaced. 
62000 mi Front end link kits, lower control arm bushing. 
140000 mi Rattling from front drivers side, sounds like strut area. 
131000 mi Struts and socks were bad. We had to completely replace the parts. 

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