2005 Chevrolet Equinox Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Pulling into a parking space the vehicle came to a stop in the parking spot, as the driver was getting ready to put the vehicle in park, the engine revved up, the car jumped a curb/sidewalk and crashed into a building. A person that was there to clean the windows, went to the vehicle to try to get the driver out and reached into the car to put it into park, the engine revved up again but it was at rest against the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11042970
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while at a stop with the brake pedal depressed, the brake pedal was depressed and the engine revved as the vehicle independently accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 177,000.
ODI 10778818
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While at a stop light, the transmission malfunctioned and the vehicle would not drive. Approximately ten minutes later, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10778963
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving various speeds, the key ejected from the ignition while the vehicle was running. The contact mentioned that any key could start the vehicle, not just the manufacturer's key. The contact also stated that the vehicle would independently accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the alternator and battery were changed. The independent…
ODI 10898631
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle was hit on the driver's side at the front door. Vehicle went right after impact at full throttle into a 12 ft ditch. Turned 90 degrees out of the ditch,came out of the ditch, across a [redacted]. Front left wheel caught on a curb, vehicle still a full throttle with driver trying to brake. Veered to the left, jumped a 2 ft ditch, went to the right, hit a 3 ft rock, knocked the rock into the ditch and car…
Crash reported
ODI 10644312
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed as the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted however, the vehicle was unresponsive to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the failure and advised the contact that the accelerator pedal position sensor failed. The vehicle…
ODI 10475803
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact was driving 15 mph when the vehicle accelerated abnormally and the crashed into an embankment. The vehicle continued to accelerate slightly as the contact depressed the brakes. The contact was finally able to stop the vehicle. The front fender of the vehicle was damaged and the radiator was busted and leaking. In addition, the transmission was shifting…
Crash reported
ODI 10457631
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
10-14-11 problems with abs light, followed by tc light coming on, followed by the car slowing or jumping forward when brakes applied, difficulty stopping. Lost control of the car. Slowed to make a turn on a [redacted], car traveled over double yellows, off road, into a pull out area before stopping. Luckily i was traveling at a very slow speed & there were no on coming vehicles. By stopping and turning off engine,…
ODI 10460096
Vehicle Speed Control
The consumer pulled into the parking space and the vehicle accelerated on its own and hit a pole. The vehicle was racing and was placed in neutral. A complaint was filed with gmc. They have denied any liability. *ak *bf *nm *sc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10119505
Vehicle Speed Control
Suspected defective throttle linkage on 2005 chevrolet equanox.*mr while turning into a parking space the vehicle accelerated suddenly which caused it to crash into a sign. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they refused to provide any assistance. *nm
Crash reported
ODI 10119156
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle suddenly accelerated in reverse while backing the vehicle into the car porch. This caused the vehicle to run into the car porch wall. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. *tc
Crash reported
ODI 10094964
Vehicle Speed Control
Various dates ranging from april of 2004 until sept of 2005. Lack of power/ no forward acceleration. Happens intermittently - but always when it is wet or raining. Often happens while car is in motion. Just recently i was traveling 50+ miles an hour attempting to merge onto a high way & then there was complete lack of acceleration. The dash board lights up but the car does not stall. I have had this car back to gmac…
ODI 10137128
Vehicle Speed Control
Chevrolet equinox 2005, pressed accelerator car lunged backward. *bf the consumer hit a back wall and the vehicle had considerable damage to the point it was declared totaled.*jb
Crash reported
ODI 10113466