2005 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical System Problems
- 116
- 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 116 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- Ignition · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 33 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 20 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While parked, the vehicle was not able to start and various warning lights illuminated. In addition, there was water leaking from an unknown location on the passenger side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine control module, brakes, windshield, and electronic power steering needed to be replaced. The contact also…
ODI 10783350
Electrical System
Key would not turn in ignition. Ignition lock cylinder had to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10617589
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
I had trouble inserting the key in to the ignition. After inserted i drove the car to the store. When i turned off the car the key would not come out of the ignition. After wiggling the key around it finally came out of the ignition and the steering column locked. When i tried to put the key back in the ignition the steering column would not unlock. After several attempts the column unlocked and the key was able to…
ODI 10609563
Electrical System
Can not turn the ignition key. I have had the ignition cylinder replaced for the second time in the 2005 equinox. I was told that it was me and my problem by the dealer. *tr
ODI 10608101
Electrical System
While driving the car, the keys came out of the ignition. The car remained drivable. The driver pulled over, reinserted the key and continued on the trip. The key can be removed at any time. The ignition has been replaced at my expense but the car is still having the same issue. *tr
ODI 10607491
Electrical System · Steering
I today just bought a used 2005 chevy equinox ls from a dealership in rochester,nh - ( owed car for only 3 hr ) once i pulled out of the driveway i realized that my car might be part of the 2014 recall on (keys) and i had watched the cnn broadcast where their showed driver who think their car might be part of the issue how it might happen in a controlled teat well i did the same thing while the car was in the…
ODI 10593784
Electrical System · Switch
The ignition switch in this vehicle is defective. The key may be removed from the ignition at any time, even if the car is running. The ignition switch may lock at any time so that the car may not be started. The ignition switch damages the car key causing the cylinder to be filled with metal shavings. This is an ongoing, well known problem. Gm's answer is to clean and lubricate the ignition cylinder. This does not…
ODI 10593707
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 130,659.
ODI 10588126
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
Electrical System · Power Train
The key fails sometimes to turn in the ignition cylinder, went to mechanic, ignition switch needs replacement. *js
ODI 10592471
Electrical System
When the car is in park and keys are out of the ignition the car still thinks the key is in the ignition or the car does not recognize it is in park. *tr the car is in park and key is out of ignition, you can still move the steering wheel without the wheel locking and the drivers side door lock does not lock when this is happening. Sometime the steering wheel will lock and that is when the door lock works again.…
ODI 10596446
Electrical System
Ignition switch has problems - the key will not go in at all, or partially goes in and gets stuck, goes in fully and gets stuck, or comes out while the engine is still running. Currently the key will not go in rendering the car totally inoperable. The car is hard to start at times - it takes several tries to get it to turn over, even though i have regular maintenance done. The headlights may or may not go to high…
ODI 10592670
Electrical System
Key can be removed when ignition is not off . Can and does fall out while driving vehicle no matter what gear the selector shift is in ( including park). *tr
ODI 10578980
Electrical System
Problems with power windows and door speakers. Had read about issues with the wiring harness between the door and the frame. I took the rubber boot off to find 4 broken wires. I would imagine the other doors are similar. Haven't ckd them as of yet. I have pictures if you like. *tr
ODI 10578968
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The right front wheel brake began to lock up causing the vehicle to pull to the right. The abs and traction control light came on. I had to have it replaced twice now. The electrical harness keeps falling off do the metal clip it hooks onto rusting. The wiring harness clip on the end where it connects to the hub is shot. The abs light is constantly on.i've tried to clean it many times to no avail. I'm sick and tired…
ODI 10716816
Electrical System · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to turn preventing the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. T he vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.
ODI 10588897
Electrical System
First while driving at approx 25 mph i hit my key ring and the keys fell out. The car continue to run i just put the keys back in to the ignition when i came to a stop. I have since found that you can start the car and then remove the key and all continue to run and work. Also found that when i went to start the car the other day, once i turned the key to start it would kept running the starter. Let me explain a…
ODI 10584060
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Suspension
Received vehicle upon my mothers passing. Had 45k on it, garaged and only in town driving. In just over year i have had to replace rear rocker joint, ac unit, front right speaker, front brakes and starter. Now, there is a water noise under hood and truck is starting to rock when at stop light. It is also trying to run hot but no lights, leaks or issue can be found. The back spoiler was loose http before then and…
ODI 10679460
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the key was erroneously removed from the ignition while the engine was active. The contact experienced the failure on multiple occasions and notified the local dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10579113
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Went to start my car and the key would not turn. I jiggled it for a long time and it finally turned but the headlights wont work now. I looked on line and saw a few other have this issue. I cannot drive at night now. *tr
ODI 10572804
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart and resumed normal operation. In addition, the key would release from the ignition switch whenever the vehicle was in motion. On several occasions, the ignition key failed to release from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10682106
Electrical System
Key keeps getting stuck in the ignition when trying to remove the key, after months of this and complaining bout it to carmax and them not finding a "problem" the key would no longer work, turn in the ignition. Now the warranty has expired and i have to pay out of pocket for the repair. This is an issue with many chevy equionxes from 2005-2010. *tr
ODI 10547212
Electrical System
Found key would not turn past 'off' position. After wiggling key finally turned on and was ok. After a few days found key could be removed while vehicle was running. Several days later found key would not move switch to full off position. Just found this site and see several other owners with similar troubles. Looks to me like these switches are poorly manufactured and should be replace by gm at no or minimal charge…
ODI 10660222
Electrical System
The ignition gets hung up and wont allow to start or move ignition switch to turn off unless you giggle it around. This problem is sometimes helped by going to the dealer and getting a new key. This wears out in a few months and the problem returns. *tr
ODI 10567712
Electrical System
After shut car off, key gets trapped halfway in the ignition cylinder- would not let go of the key, nor would let me push back in to start the car. Called roadside assistance twice when this occurred as i was away from home; they basically couldn't do anything other than try playing with it until it let go. When it happened at home, i left car alone with the keys halfway in ignition in driveway and it let go of the…
ODI 10764304
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