The rubber support structure around the center support bearing for the RWD driveshaft failed and the driveshaft was simply laying in the support loop! There was no real indication of this problem I simply found it by visual inspection just checking the vehicle out! The repair was a relatively simple DIY project although the two piece driveshaft disassembly and center u-joint removeal required a bit of blacksmith approach with hammer, press and heat to get all the parts to separate due to rust and corrosion. The splined yoke for the u-joint was the problem child. When finished the propshaft is like new. Aftermarket kit used which included a new center support bearing/support loop assembly and a center u-joint. Since the center u-joint must be removed to dissassemble the center support bearing. Really not that big of a deal but the takeaway is that the problem was not even evident driving the vehicle on normal dry pavement and the propshaft was lying in the support loop with the rubber isolator for the bearing totally disentigrated.

I heard this noise coming from under the front of the car went to firestone. They said it was my front brakes also my support bearing was going out. That they do not do. Replace brakes in front. Noise got for a few days. Then it was back. Had to take to Jones Pontaic they found the center support bearing was bad. Again never had this happen with my cars. When I did some ckecking on line I found quite a few people with this same problem in the Equinox. I hate to see what else will pop up with this car. Don't have the faith in this car anymore. That is bad when you do alot of driving and have only one car.

This was the second time the middle shift bearing went out on the same car. The first time happened at approx 70000 miles. Neither time was there any indication or noise that the bearing was completely gone. The only slightly noticeable difference was a slight vibration in the center console. Both times I had a family fix that are very good at working on cars. But the bearing needs to be pressed onto the drive shaft so the drive shaft needs to be removed, which puts the car out of commission for a few days each time.

well replacing the drive shaft was a pain in the ass money wise, being without the car for days paying hundreds of dollars in labor. and i still have trouble with trying to start the car, turning the key and the engine just keeps turning over and wont start have to turn key off and keep trying, also i had to have the back hitch repaired cause was getting water coming in and going in the spare tire department . and paid lots of money for that and i still have the same problem with it, and i only had this truck for two yrs, and wish i did not get it and yes it was a used truck. (((( mistake)))) .

I never knew the carrier bearing was shot until I took it in for a oil change. They had me bring in car to a mechanic and told me I shouldn't drive this car until the bearing is replaced because I can lose my drive shaft. The car never made any noise or strange vibrations. It's a good thing I wasn't driving on a highway and lost my drive shaft. I contacted GM but they will not help with the cost of the bearing because my car is 4 years old. They do not stand behind their parts or care about safety of their consumers.