![]() ![]() Thank god for the oil change because that is what I feel saved my life and others. Now I have to wait for this expensive part and then have it repaired. I feel that they didn't care about the safety of myself and other drivers on the road. FLAT RATE SHIPPING on most SKF HB88555-UJ. This had to be a defective bearing that gm refuses to take care of. Buy 2005-2007 Chevrolet Equinox Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing SKF for a low price of 178.97 at PartsGeek. I drive myself along with a disabled daughter and 2 year old grandson in this car and I have put all of us at risk even other drivers. If I had not brought my car in for a oil change I would have never known about this problem. When the bearing goes, which I'm told should have never gone, the car should vibrate badly or make noises which even the mechanic noted that no signs were given. I was told by gm that they would not help with the costs of the bearing. I contacted gm because if I was driving on the highway and the drive shaft went my car could have flipped and put me and others in danger. I brought my car immediately to the shop and was told that the part had to be ordered from gm and the part was around $500-$600. I was informed to bring it to a mechanic right away otherwise I will lose my drive shaft. Shop for the best Carrier Bearing for your 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, and you can place your order online and pick up for free at your local OReilly Auto. I brought my 2006 chevy Equinox in for a oil change on 1/4/11 and was told that my carrier bearing on the drive shaft was completely shot. Stuck with a very dangerous lemon.Īll problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox She cannot sell it, as it is worth very little due to all these defects and no recalls, and she is still making payments on this car for the next 4 years. Gas fumes are very strong in the car, always have been, and repair shops cannot find any leaks. Constant "rubbing, grinding" noise when you turn tires. Had to replace the bearings, front axle, tie rods 3 times in the last 2 years due to something wrong with this vehicle and the way it drives or is made. Also prior to this incident, has had several issues with front end. She had just pulled off the highway, so thank god it did not happen when she was on the highway going 70 mph or she would be dead. There was no warning, no sound before then. The dealership, the extended warranty company and gm will not authorize a loaner car. The Chevrolet dealership which is to perform the repair stated that this bearing is on national back order and could take between 3 weeks to 3 months for a replacement bearing. ![]() The driveshaft snapped in half just as she was pulling into the gas station. My 2005 Chevrolet Equinox needs a new drive shaft carrier bearing. ![]() Pull the driveshaft assembly out from the bottom of the Equinox. Unbolt the carrier bearing from the chassis. My daughter was driving home from a trip when she pulled over to get gas. Unbolt the driveshaft from the axle with the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket, then unbolt the other half of the driveshaft from the PTU flange on the front of the vehicle. ![]()
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