2020 Equinox Suspension Noises

[GaryM]

I have a 2020 Equinox that I love. I bought it used in 2023 and have had a lot of suspension issues with it. WIthin 3 months, Chevy had to replace upper and lower control arms and bushings. They also had to replace some stuff in the back. Now, 16 months later, the car was making noises when going over bumps and speedbumps. Took the car in and they said stabilizer bar. They replaced that with the bushings. Car was still making noises. Took it back. They said it was struts and strut mounts. They replaced those and the car is STILL making noises. This is a Chevy dealer and they can't figure it out. They have now sent in a ticket to GM Engineering to get help. Anyone have any ideas?

The most common issue is the stabilizer links. They connect the strut to the frame. One on each side. The ball joints either at the top or bottom rust. I had a 2018 and replaced both of them. Not expensive. Pretty easy DIY. They make a creaking noise when turning or on bumps. Hope the helps.

 

[adamastone78]

Any luck getting the noise gone from that Equinox?

Please update, going through the same issues with a 2020. It sounds like bad stabilizer links. Still hearing noise after replacing the sway bars and struts

Here's an update for you! And everyone else...
The crunch and grind? EASY FIX: It is the upper radiator mounts/bushings. I found a GM Service bulletin on this using ChatGPT and checked my mounts. Sure as heck, there were signs of rubbing. Ordered new mounts/bushings on eBay and also added BSR (buzz, squeak and rattle) tape to the back of the mounts where they mount to the car. What is BSR tape some may ask? Cloth wire harness tape. Noises be gone!!!! Chevy dealer wanted $350... You can do it \in 10 minutes for less than $100

 

[adamastone78]

Any luck getting the noise gone from that Equinox?

Yes. It was a motor mount, transmission mount and the upper radiator mounts. The upper radiator mounts are what was causing most of the noise.