Problems with 2005 Chevrolet Equinox SUSPENSION

Complaint received via e-mail. the vehicle has been in for repairs 3 times, and i am waiting on a call from the dealer next week for updated information. the problems are: 1) foul odor, hoses for anti-freeze system replaced per bulletin; 2) rear squeaking, lubed same; 3) transmission. i originally thought brakes, but was told that the transmission had to be reprogrammed, and that it would continue to adjust itself according to driving conditions/ each driver's habits, and 4) popping noise heard when starting or when stopped with foot on brake. noise seems to be coming from gas tank area. asked for fuel line/exhaust system to be checked. as of this time repair center cannot duplicate this problem, and have no ideas. the car has been to the dealer 3 times and a total of 6 days. the transmission problem is in limbo as they are 'looking into it' and will call me back.*ak

2005 chevrolet equinox experiencing problems with the steering.*mr the vehicle is equipped with variable steering. it was the consumer's understanding that with variable steering, the steering was looser during city driving and would become tighter during highway driving. the consuemr feels that the steering was too loose, that the vehicle wandered and pulled to the left while driving. *nm

Contact states: bought a brand new vehicle in august 2004. the anti-freeze was changed. the anti-freeze was brown and the smell was severe and nauseous. the car has been the shop 9 times with so many different reasons. the antifreeze line wasn't bled right and the antifreeze was leaking in the ground. there was a leak in the dome light and sunroof, the suspension and engine would tick, the horn did not work, there were front end problem, the shifter would stick, there ignition problem, noise when turning the vehicle, gas mileage problem and there was a toxic smell from the anti-freeze, the vehicle over heated, the brakes made noises, the consumer had driven through a car wash, the dome light had filled with water, the lower dash was dripping water and the vehicle would not accelerate vehicle would not accelerate and the engine light had illuminated, the vehicle pulled to the right when driving and when braking,there was poor gas mileage during city driving, there was a loud noises when making turns on the front struts, the front brake rotors were out of round, the shifter would stick, the ignition cylinder was binding, there was popping when the vehicle was started from cold, and the brake pedal would go to the floor. *sc *jb

While driving consumer heard a knocking noise from the driver side wheel. consumer drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that driver's side strut needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak the vehicle pulled to the left while driving. the dealer balanced the wheels. *nm

When going over bumps or turning wheel a popping noise is heard from the passeneger front wheel. took to dealer and was told that gm currently has no fix for the problem. problem steadly getting worse.*ak