2007 Chevrolet Equinox brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 28 complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the brakes complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
After the vehicle has been parked over night or for a long period of time ( a couple of hours) the brakes make a loud pitched squealing noise. This happens for the first 3 to 4 times you hit the brakes and then stops. I have only owned the car for a month and bought the car brand new. The noise is getting progressively worse and when I took it to the dealer they told me that this noise is normal.
My son was driving his 2007 chevy equinox around 50 MPH and noticed a smell coming from the brakes. He got home and told me they were dragging. I checked them after they cooled down. My initial thought was worn pads. I pulled the wheels and calipers and pads were good. However I could not compress the dual pistons back into the housing on either side until I loosened the bleeder screw. Being careful to not get air in the system, I was able to get the pistons back into the housing to make sure they were not stuck.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox
- Fuel system 257 complaints
- Air bags 149 complaints
- Electrical system 104 complaints
- Steering 78 complaints
- Stability control 63 complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
- Body & structure 37 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints