2005 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Belts Problems
- 6
- 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 6 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving 24 mph on an exit ramp, the vehicle inadvertently drove off the side of the ramp and crashed. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the contact. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained minor injuries to the head and hips that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11127938
Air Bags · Seat Belts
I was in an accident on 12/15/2016 where i hit someone from behind. I was driving straight down the highway and didn't notice the people in front of me stopping. When i hit the brakes, it was too late and my chest went flying against the steering wheel. When my equinox hit them, my seat belt did not lock and my chest hit the steering wheel. I had to go to the hospital because of the force of the impact. The force…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10936302
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine's thermostat housing was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the part needed to repair the vehicle had been discontinued. The contact also indicated that the seat belts failed to secure…
ODI 10972229
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
My 2005 equinox, i have only 80k miles on it,- key will not start ignition normal. Gets stuck and have to shake key forward for about 20+ minutes before it finally turns on. And when the car is on and running at any speed, the key will just come out of ignition. Map lights leak water when it rains. Car smells like mold. Fuel gauge always says empty and i get less than 16 mpg. Got in a car accident apr 2014, seat…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10629257
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Electronic Stability Control · Frontal · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Seat Belts · Steering
Problems with car began immediately (transmission, air conditioner, odometer, window motor, car shifting abruptly, and skidding on any wet service.) finally went into 20 ft skid, wheels locked, no response to steering. Car hit pole. Airbags did not deploy, seat belts did not lock. Car totaled. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10231230
Air Bags · Seat Belts
2005 chevrolet equinox rear ended another vehicle after being hit in the rear while stopped. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belts did not engage.*mr the driver sustained some injuries when he was pushed forward into the steering wheel and dash. *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10120423