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 · Structure
Severe water leak in 2005 chevrolet equinox awd lt. When operating the vehicle in rain conditions, water accumulates in the spare tire well and overflows onto the floor of the vehicle, even up to the front . It also shorts out the speaker system which crackles and blares out a loud noise even when the radio is turned off. The carpeting becomes soaked when this happens and then the vehicle has a foul odor. A phone…
ODI 10268635
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls · Wiring
My driver side window will not go up or down, it just failed completely. The dealership advised that the wires inside the door are completely broken. The system needed to fix it is back ordered so i have to wait to have it replaced. Four days later my brakes became the new problem. On my way to school, i was approaching a stop light and began applying the brakes but the car would not stop. It made a vibrating noise…
ODI 10186748
Electrical System
I always parked car in a garage, but this day no spots were open so i parked on the street and went to work. About a 1/2 hour later i looked the window and noticed smoke coming from the back of the car. I ran out to see what the problem was, and saw fire on the back bumper area on the driver's side. Someone called the fire department. While i grabbed a few things out of the inside of the car. The fire department t…
Fire reported
ODI 10187464
Electrical System
Attempted to start vehicle after being driven approximately 2-3 miles. Clicking sound happens each time (approx 15) and engine struggles to engage. Dealer has inspected and could not duplicate problem. *jb
ODI 10184958
Electrical System
Where do i begin i bought a chevy equinox 2005 brand new and have had numerous problems!! The main problem is the check engine light. It continuosly comes on and when i take it to the dearlership they never seem to be able to actually fix the correct problem. I have replaced a headgasket, thermostat, internal gasket, front roters and brakes, dealership states that i need new front roters and brakes again it hasn't…
ODI 10191638
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System · Ignition · Switch · Unknown Or Other
Lemon/auto failures,too many items to lst 2005 chevy equinox lt. *tr
ODI 10214488
Electrical System
Driving on freeway doing 70 miles a hour. Key fell out of ignition and car kept going. Pulled over and put key back in and found i could remove the key at anytime the car is running and i could put it in any gear with key pulled out after the car is started. *tr
ODI 10597695
Electrical System
Oil light stays on and goes away after a few minutes of driving. Everytime i change my oil i reset it like the dealer tells me to but it still does this. The dealer cannot understand why it does this. It is annoying to say the least. *tr
ODI 10269081
Electrical System · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Service Brakes
I purchased a 2005 chevrolet equinox lt on 7/20/2005 from graff chevrolet in grand prairie, texas and have never been notified of recalls ! I spents hours on the phone with gm's customer service trying to get assistance to no avail.. The gmpp didn't help me, just money i paid for nothing! *tr
ODI 10531534
Electrical System
Have to wiggle key when taking it out of ignition or it will get stuck. Starting doing this shortly after buying it in 2005. *tr
ODI 10260763
Cruise Control · Electrical System · Steering
2005 chevrolet equinox safety issue with the steering. Consumer states that the steering failed completely. Dealer blamed the failure on ice in the wheel well. Then the trouble light illuminated and the issue has not yet been fixed properly. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle had to be towed because it wouldn't start. The dealer cleaned the connector, however the computer did not pick up any diagnostic history,…
ODI 10215013
Electrical System · Rotor
Map light leaks, filled with water rotors replaced at 12,000 miles electrical failure in hot weather popping and rattling noise front end stereo speaker intermittent buzzing noise when radio not on time display doesn't always light up not notified of product emission recall by manufacturer. *jb
ODI 10154844
Electrical System · Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
I have went through 3 wheel bearings, 2 carrier bearings which took 3 weeks to get from dealer so car was laid up., 2 stabilizer bars, all wiring was corroded and had to be replaced, battery goes dead if door is open for 15 minutes. Sun roof has rattled from day one. Paint is chipping off lift gate and inside back door from day one. Warranty would not cover. My 2005 equinox is a big piece of junk!!! *tr
ODI 10292476
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I own a 2005 chevrolet equinox lt. I purchased it in march of 2005 and have been the first and only owner of this vehicle. Since april 2005 this vehicle has had trouble starting. I could turn the key to start the ignition and it would stutter and turn off all the way. Sometimes i could not get the vehicle started after several tries unless i pressed on the gas pedal while turning the ignition key. I had it looked at…
ODI 10402792
Electrical System
My 2005 chevy equinox tends to stall. The engine light comes on, the tc light comes on, and the engine light with a down arrow comes on. This usually happens after it rains. I have taken it to the dealership many times for this problem, and the first time they just reset the computer. The second time they said it was a leak in the sunroof that leaks down to the computer wires. This is a chevy problem from the day we…
ODI 10352602
Electrical System · Interior Lighting · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Dt: water was leaking into cab of vehicle and into trunk. Water leak iwas in front dome light, and it leaked twice. The middle dome light leaked once, and the trunk has had a big bucket of water removed from it. Dealer tried to fix leak, but it still leaks. Caller was told not to park under trees. Manufacturer said they would call dealer, and told caller to keep sun ,roof closed and that there was debris in sun…
ODI 10123918
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