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 bought this truck sept 2010. Its a used chevy equinox 2005 from a big "mazda" dealership here in edinburg,, texas. I didn't buy it with warranty. After a week of driving it, i had to change the brake pads already. They sensors started messing up within 3 days. But the dealership said they couldn't do anything about it cus i had no warranty. I changed the oil with synthetic oil after a month after hoping it would…
ODI 10390432
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
Since 2008, i have experienced the following problems with brakes grinding & squeaking even after getting them repaired (front and rear brakes / rotors replaced). A couple of days after rear brakes replaced the abs & tc lights were on. I had to have sensors replaced. I have also experienced car not starting and sounding like it is flooding, after letting car sit for a few minutes it then starts. There is also a…
ODI 10356219
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2005 chevrolet equinox radio with 6 cd changer. Problem is the cd player works for one minute then stops, it clicks and light blinks but does not play. *kb
ODI 10425369
Electrical System
2005 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to ignition problems. *smd the consumer stated she was able to remove the key from the ignition while the engine was still running. According to the invoice, there was an internal problem in the ignition cylinder tumblers. The dealer replaced the ignition cylinder. The consumer continued to experience problems, with the ignition cylinder binding up due to debris…
ODI 10618562
Electrical System
I have been having this issue for a few years now. When i put the key in the ignition and go to turn key over, the key will not turn. I have to sit there and wiggle up and down and back and forth to get the key to finally turn so i can start the car. No one else can drive my car, because no one else can figure out how to get the key to turn over. Also, my keys come out of the ignition while car is in the on or off…
ODI 10640583
Electrical System · Engine
In april of 09 the truck was leaking oil, had head gasket replaced. In june 2010 the engine overheated head gaskets was repaired a second time. When received truck back from dealer truck died on freeway and now it needs new fuse block and main computer. Just paid 2500 in repairs and dealer wants 1500 and cannot tell me if that will fix the current electrical problem. Truck is now worth 3,000. This was a 24,000…
ODI 10358082
Electrical System · Traction Control System
Brake system failing. Abs and traction system malfunctioning causing abs system to activate in normal braking situations. Dealer ship said it was a sensor, had it repaired at the tune of $110 system check, $170 hub/sensor assembly purchase. Firestone auto care said it was a faulty wire harness that i am have replace to day to the tune of $250. Per the tech at fire stone this is his third repair of this type, same…
ODI 10325613
Electrical System
Equinox has had power failure while driving 6+ times...all when driving in wet conditions (either raining or having just rained). First time was told by dealership that i drove thru a puddle and got everything wet (i didn't); had something to do with the electrical system replaced. Have taken car back to dealer within the last two months because it happened again, and was told all of my weatherstripping needed…
ODI 10310684
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Car doesn't start on first attempt. It tries, then even after i release the key it continues to start, like its stuck, i have to pump the gas to get it to start, and it acts flooded. Abs and traction control lights on. When i press on the brakes it feels stuck at the top and grinds and pulsates even though my brakes are good. I've had my speed sensors replaced twice , problem still ongoing. I have to push with all…
ODI 10435594
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 mph, the key fell out of the ignition independently and the vehicle continued to move forward. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10785267
Electrical System · Steering
While driving my 2005 vehicle to work noticed a lot of smoke coming out of the front of steering wheel. Had the vehicle taken to the dealership and was told that the power steering parts had to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10302213
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle would drive into safe mode and slow down to 10 mph. The traction light, a green engine and an orange engine light illuminated causing the vehicle to decrease in speed. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The failure also occurred while driving through a car wash. The dealer thought that the failure was caused by water making…
ODI 10357110
Electrical System
The safety(parking) lights front or back do not work, brake lights,turn signals, head lights they all work. *tr
ODI 10283060
Electrical System · Switch
The ignition on my vehicle literally eats my key. I have had to replace my key several times because eventually key won't start vehicle. Also after wear of new key, the key comes out of ignition while vehicle is running. *tr
ODI 10626665
Electrical System · Engine
On trip stopped for gas,pulled key out only went 1/2 way. Was stuck would not go in or out. Could not turn key to start the vehicle.was waiting for service, heard the door locks cycle on their own, panic button on. Then key would turn and vehicle would start. Replaced the ignition switch as per the dealer. Cost $587. This happened twice both times while trying to fuel up the vehicle. Since the switch was replaced we…
ODI 10575551
Electrical System
I have a 2005 equinox the first model year for this vehicle. I ordered the car new from the factory. At random times when i turned the key in the ignition the vehicle would not immediately start. At other times the car would not immediately shut off when the key was turned off. On may 3, 2009 the vehicle just "died" it would not turn on. I have just over 40000 miles on the vehicle. The electrical goes in and out…
ODI 10267622
Door · Electrical System
The drivers side window would not operate up or down. Sometimes the widow would go up or down on its own, without operating the switch. The wiring harness in the door was found to be defective. The wires were broken and exposed at the hinge joint. The electrical system was shorting out. *tr
ODI 10270167
Electrical · Electrical System
I bought a 2005 chevy equinox with 32k miles on it, soon after my purchase we started having trouble getting the key to turn the ignition over, you could not physically turn the key over, it would get stuck and then it would not come out of the ignition. We have to leave the key in the ignition where ever we go, not very safe for my daughter who drives this car away at college but that has been our only solution so…
ODI 10416367
Electrical System
A few months ago my husbands mother drove his 2005 chevy equinox to the store and the battery died. They jumped the car and everything has been fine until a few days ago. We had to jump start my husbands car a few days ago and that is when he said something about the cd player staying on after the car was off. When you listen to the cd player it sounds like player is trying to eject a cd but it wont and eventually…
ODI 10246797
Electrical System · Structure · Visibility/Wiper
I am experiencing serious water leaks in my 2005 chevrolet equinox awd lt. Whenever it rains, water accumulates in the spare tire well and overflows onto the floor under the rear seats. It also creates a disturbing short out of the speaker system. The carpet smells and i am very concerned about mold, as well as fire from the electrical shorting out. Another issue is that it causes the windows to fog up, especially…
ODI 10485400
Electrical System · Equipment · Unknown Or Other
The driver side window does not work properly and it chooses when to go up and down and also i would have to open the door in order to work the window. Also the stalls on numerous occasion to start. The brakes are brand new and a problems still occurs when trying to stop it shakes even when going a low speed. *tr
ODI 10245419
Electrical System
Several times i go to start my equinox, and it won't start. It seems as if it over starts then shuts back off, then i have to push onto the gas for the vehicle to start most of the time but sometimes it has to sit for a minute for it to even be tried again. I have called around and has this issue looked at but no one seems to know what the issue is, chevrolet says when it shuts off it's so that the starter doesn't…
ODI 10417743
Electrical System · Fuel System, Other · Power Train · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2005 equinox with normal driving, mostly highway. Began to hear the typical sounds of a failing bearing prior to 60,000 miles. Vibration in steering, hum present when driving, uneven wear on front tires. Replaced rfhub under warranty at approx. 69,000 miles. Within 10,000 miles that rfhub began to fail, by the time i could get it to the dealership i had surpassed my warranty and the 12 months/12,000 warranty on the…
ODI 10238929
Electrical System
2005 chevy equinox w/45,000 miles - had the smell of burnt plastic, and smoke rising from the steering column, while the vehicle was started and moving. Radio pre-program button on the steering wheel lost function, and the ignition keeps turning over despite the key being returned to the neutral position. *tr
ODI 10208065
Electrical System
Oct 8, was in class for 30 minutes came out car was dead, everything worked but started just clicked. Called roadside assistance.. Took too long; called campus security got a jump start, car drove fine died again until oct 13. Jump started again, oct 18 died again, called roadside assistance had it towed to herb adcox chevy. They still have it and say it is running fine...no diagnostic problems showing on computer.…
ODI 10206526
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