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.
Electrical System
I stopped at a gas station and shut off truck . Got out and pressed twice on the lock on keyless alarm system . The truck locked but no honk . Came out of gas station and tried to unlock truck with keyless system . Nothing . Had to use key to get in . Put key in ignition to turn on and bing bing bing nothing . No electronics work truck doesn't do anything . *tr
ODI 10533335
Electrical System · Steering
Have had to replace 2 ignition switches which resulted in car being towed each time. *tr
ODI 10597273
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
The key can be removed from the ignition while the car is running, the headlights only work on highbeam, the brake lights do not work except for the small one in the middle. The car will continue to try to start even after the key is removed. The car currently runs hot so the fan runs constantly and runs the battery down. I have parked the car and wont drive because of the safety issue. *tr
ODI 10588575
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph over a speed bump, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes began to pulsate with the illumination of the abs and traction control warning indicators. The vehicle failed to slow down after repeatedly applying the brakes. The emergency brake was engaged in order for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was able to…
ODI 10534530
Electrical System
Liftgate power lock doesn't work. No manual way to open. Unable to replace tail, brake or turn signal lights unless liftgate is open.
ODI 10820743
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the when attempting to start the vehicle, the key would become resistant to being inserted into the ignition. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that they felt the failure was related to nhtsa recall campaign id number: 04v302 (power train). The…
ODI 10521427
Electrical System · Power Train
Car will not start unless i change the rear brake fuse. When i change it, it continues to blow out.. *tr
ODI 10554380
Electrical System
When i would try to start the car the starter would stick and just keep turning over and over, and would not start, when i finally got it to start i would be driving down the road the rpm's would shoot up between 3 and 6 and drop to 0 in a matter of seconds and everything in the car would shut down, this is while i am driving down the road in the middle of traffic. I had to pull over and set there until it decided…
ODI 10664502
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the key would continue to click to the on position even after the vehicle was turned on without being prompted. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10781636
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering · Structure
Water seeped in under sun roof, down front driver side roof pillar and then into car behind dashboard then dripped down into computer control device (where obdii unit hooks up) where it shorted out entire electrical system. I was going down a hill into town where speed is 45 mph and my sister in law was in car and we were heading to airport however engine just shut down. Brakes and steering became really much more…
ODI 10607550
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
My remote would not lock the doors. Replaced batteries. It would lock and unlock once. Then nothing. Fuse blown. Replace fuse. Work once, blow fuse. Took to dealer after 3 months of not being able to access my trunk space, you can't open from inside or outside without remote. A wire inside the passenger door had somehow been severed??? How does that happen. $685 to fix.... Next huge issue: driving down road.. Front…
ODI 10497834
Electrical System · Engine
My equinox has trouble starting and it will turn over until you give it some gas, i've been reading on consumer reports and this is a common occurrence with most equinox's. I was at the grocery store the other day and heard the same problem with another that was parked some what close to mine as well. *tr
ODI 10475320
Electrical System
1st time, going down steep hill, could not stop vehicle, thought brakes died, had to use the hand brake to stop, just missed a truck by a foot, would of hit me on driver side. That was in 2012 had suv towed to robinson township, non gm dealer, they said it was the ignition sensor, replaced it, re-towed to gm dealer in moon township. They checked it out it was ok since sensor was replaced. 2nd time was in 2013,…
ODI 10572962
Electrical System · Engine
Driving down the highway at about 55-60mph when the car dies. Started running again a few seconds later but then died again. Pulled over could not get it started, but started to smell something burning. Popped the hood to find the main fuse box bellowing smoke, thankfully it was raining so i let the rain cool it down. I figured this was better than it eventually catching the entire vehicle on fire as my wife and 3…
Fire reported
ODI 10462490
Electrical System
Check engine light came on. Mechanic had off and on for 3 weeks, unable to find cause. Dmv issued wavier on 4/9/2015 so that we could get renewal tags. Took to another mechanic who was recommended by first one. They replaced r&r canister purge solenoid and the wiring harness on 6/22/2015. The light stayed off for a couple of days. We returned to mechanic. Picked up on 6/29/2015, light stayed off until 7/2/2015. We…
ODI 10732117
Electrical System
The equinox failed to start up. I waited and tried to start it again and this time gave it a little bit of gas and it started right up. From my research this is an ongoing problem with 2005 equinox. *tr
ODI 10451120
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact mentioned that the key released from the ignition cylinder while the vehicle was in motion. Also, the contact mentioned that a strong odor of fuel emitted from the ventilation system. The dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was…
ODI 10671163
Electrical System · Service Brakes
It been in chevy dealer for repair hub replace wind in dealer refund cost. *tr
ODI 10550318
Electrical System
Key sometimes won't turn, key can be pulled out of ignition while driving down the road, ignition will chew up or eat the key. *tr
ODI 10631214
Electrical System · Front · Suspension
This complaint is in regards to the 2005 chevrolet equinox. This vehicle was purchased used in august 2009 with roughly 42000 miles from carmax in dulles, va. Since the purchase of this vehicle, i have spent nearly 3000 dollars in repairs as it seems that parts are wearing out or malfunctioning far earlier than typical. At about the 60000 mile mark, all four rotors and brakes needed to be replaced due to the rotors…
ODI 10410137
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, she erroneously struck the key ring and the ignition key released onto the console cup holder. The engine continued to operate without the key being positioned in the ignition switch. The contact immediately placed the key back into the ignition switch. The engine would operate at any given time without the key…
ODI 10579011
Electrical System
Driving on smooth road at about 60 mph when the ignition key fell out of the ignition switch onto the car floor. The switch was still in the run position and i was able to reinsert the key into the switch. The engine did not stop and there were no warning lights. This has happened several times since. Current mileage is 73500. I noticed i can manually pull the key from the switch at anytime. I have not tried to move…
ODI 10568843
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Exhaust gas recirculation tube rusted and came apart. *tr
ODI 10449646
Cooling System · Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2005 chevy equinox that i purchased used in march 2009 from johnny londoff chevrolet. I have been taking it to the dealer for regular maintenance and they would say everything is working properly. I've been experiencing alot of problems with this car since i've purchased it. The air didn't work & i paid to get it fixed only for it to go out again. When i start it sometimes it doesn't want to start, i hear…
ODI 10360742
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I to own a 2005 chevrolet equinox which i purchased brand new, with only 34,400 miles on it to date. Our car is very well taken care of and it looks as good as the day we took it off the car lot. I have the same problem with my car,you could remove the key without turning the ignition off and the motor is still running ,also around the ignition there is metal shavings .i now have worn out the second key and the…
ODI 10592908
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