2005 Chevrolet Equinox Unknown Or Other Problems
- 33
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 33 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
There are two issues with this equinox. The first, is the key sometimes locks on the ignition and i cannot turn the vehicle on nor turn the key - it completely locks leading to anxiety and frustration because it will take several attempts at trying to put the key in or even trying to pull it out of the ignition. This has been an ongoing issue since we first bought this vehicle. The second issue is the back…
ODI 11309573
Unknown Or Other
Our chevrolet equinox 2005 is shifting hard down shift and upshift but doesn't show any recalls on them which there should since there is problems and another vehicle someone else owns is a chevrolet equinox 2008 model is also shifting hard it's a seriuse problem it could cause a wreck due possibility something locking up on it also at times when you try and start it the starter trys to stay engaged have to try…
ODI 11142407
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle will stall during operation or at idle. Tsb 05539 covers this issue for earlier vin numbers. This needs to be expanded to include additional vin numbers for later production effected by the same problem.vehicle will restart after several attempts, but may fail again in as few as five minutes or run as long as an hour.
ODI 11098613
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall: i bought my chevy equinox in august of 2017, since taking it home it has had a lurching problem when driving or when stopped at a red light. It lurches forward and backwards like a bull trying to throw you off. I put new brakes on every 3 months because my brakes do not work even when brand new, and when i press the brake the car won't stop, or the brake pulses and vibrates. The cars gear shift…
ODI 11096897
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Acceleration is weak, possible fumes and emissions
ODI 11044726
Unknown Or Other
Lock cylinder gets stuck and prevents vehicle from being started. Only after several minutes of jiggling the lock mechanism does the key turn. The steering wheel lock also does not engage.
ODI 10993674
Unknown Or Other
Ignition : key gets stuck in ignition. Ignition switch is faulty.
ODI 10968533
Unknown Or Other
I purchased this vehicle today. 12/26/16. Drove home. About 10 minutes from my house. The temp gauge goes to the red. I wait about 45 min. I take it back to the dealership. They asked me to leave it overnight. After reading several complaints. Can't you all do something about this? Seems to be the common thing with the type of coolant that is used in these vehicles.
ODI 10937500
Unknown Or Other
As i turn the ignition to start the car, smoke comes out of columns between column and steering wheel
ODI 10766679
Unknown Or Other
My family with a newborn and i was going to get ice cream at a establishment. Mind you it was a very hot day, and upon leaving we couldn't leave because the key wouldn't turn over. The key was stuck in the lock position only. I believe the ignition cylinder isn't any good.
ODI 10730740
Unknown Or Other
Engine was running with vehicle in park, and i was able to pull the key right out of the ignition with no resistance. ...updated 07/30/15 *bf the consumer stated to disregard the complaint. The issue was a worn key, which was replaced. Updated 08/06/15*jb
ODI 10725212
Unknown Or Other
Seat belt light is on when driver is buckled, abs and traction control light came on, replaced brakes and front drivers side wheel bearing, bearing was previously replaced 3/2014. Have had to replace wheel bearings and struts in the front about every 6 months. Just replaced front passenger side in 3/2015. Today same noise coming from front end, need front passenger side bearing replaced after 2 months.
ODI 10716178
Unknown Or Other
Check engine like on. Engine temperature too low causing the heat not to work. Replaced thermostat and seals.
ODI 10716179
Unknown Or Other
Cooling-air condition, windows-drivers front wont role up r down, ignition- key wants to lock in ignition r wocar, sometimes, key will crank,but car wont crake!nt turn to crake
ODI 10913608
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I had to have my battery replaced today. My battery had to be replaced due to the ignition switch that is not completely turned off when i put the car in park. For a year or so i have been able to drive down the road and my cars key has been removable from the ignition switch. I have asked about the ignition switch before to my dealership over the years with no resolve. Since the recall of other gm models during the…
ODI 10587497
Unknown Or Other
February of 2014 i spent 1011.48 to replace a gasket between the engine block and the radiator, which i was told was made of plastic. This was suppose to solve the overheating of my engine, however the problem did not stop and i am being told that the heater core now needs to be replaced which will cost me another $800-$900. In all the complaints written by other owners this seems to be a common issue with the…
ODI 10637403
Unknown Or Other
Head on accident into ditch, airbags did not go off
Crash reported
ODI 10716175
Unknown Or Other
Key comes out of the ignition while the car is running, can take the key in and out out of the ignition while the car is driving, does not turn the car off. Also sometimes the steering wheel does not lock and prevents you from being able to start the car.
ODI 10716172
Unknown Or Other
I bought this equinox in march 2013. Whenever it rains i have standing water in the floor in the front and back floors. There is also moisture on the inside of the windows. I have seen online that this is a common problem. Can anything be done about this? *tr
ODI 10557720
Unknown Or Other
We had several inches of rain, i went to get in my car from work to go home and the car was an inch deep in the floor boards. I could not tell where this water actually came from. I was very upset, this was after 5:00 pm on a friday so needless to say i did not call insurance company until the following week. I had not left any windows down because it had rained all week. I spoke with a chevrolet dealer not the…
ODI 10505481
Unknown Or Other
You can't always turn the key it just wont turn you have t keep trying and hope you can get it to turn. Thought it might be the key so i tried the other key that came with the car same thing some times it will work and other times you have keep trying and the key will come half way out of the ignition
ODI 10766284
Unknown Or Other
2005 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to parts changes *tgw the consumer stated the dealer is trying to charge a large amount of money to repair a small pipe. The consumer was informed she would have to purchase the entire part which she didn't need.
ODI 10415870
Unknown Or Other
Speedometer failed to give an accurate reading. Radio faded in and out. After around a minute of this occurring the vehicle lost power and slowed down and did not regain power even with the gas pedal pressed. The vehicle was safely brought to the side of the road, turned off and attempted to drive the vehicle again. After about 1 mile or less the vehicle again did the same thing and was towed to a mechanic.
ODI 10417479
Unknown Or Other
BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. *LN
ODI 10372286
Steering · Traction Control System · Unknown Or Other
2005 chevy equinox. Current miles approx 85,000. Was rear ended in may 2010. The car was repaired and returned in june 2010. Within approximately 2 weeks, found noticeable grinding noises from brakes, low to null braking ability. Abs and tracking lights are on. In june, dealer found abs sensor and steering column were broken. Dealer said it was a result of recent car accident but several insurance adjusters have…
ODI 10347885