2005 Chevrolet Equinox Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 9 records
- traction control · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · 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. I have spent close to $5000.00 dollars, brakes, wheel bearings, emergency brake. The front end began to feel very loose. The problem was that the struts prematurely failed and created a very dangerous driving condition. Replaced mounts…
ODI 10454856
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, she attempted to apply the brakes, but the brake pedal would not depress. The vehicle coasted to a stop. The contact stated that she then removed some of the anti lock braking fuses herself and the failure had not recurred. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware…
ODI 10441383
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
All problems arose when the brake from the driver's side would shake when braking. We had the shoes and the pads changed and the problem seemed to be solved for about a year. Then the problem began again but this time the brakes would squeak when braking and then they began to tighten and the brake would lock itself and began to smoke because of the friction the pad and the brake disc were creating since the brake…
ODI 10440097
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the abs and traction lights illuminated and when depressing the brakes, the vehicle would exhibit a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that they would replace the brakes and a hub bearing failure. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer and they advised the contact…
ODI 10450602
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving abs warning light came on. Abs brakes occasionally grabbed when stopping. Now (week later) it grabs at every stop and abs light comes on everytime you stop and then stays on until car is turned off. When braking feels like there is no control and car will not stop. Scared to drive it - so it is now parked until we can take in for repair $$$$$$$. Found many complaints while searching for answers. Not…
ODI 10430156
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I feel very strong vibrations and grinding in the brakes and the brakes become very stiff and push up against me when applying pressure. It will continue to do this until the abs and tc lights turn on then it runs ok. The mechanics found a speed sensor error when running diagnostics and replaced the left front hub bearing. A day or so later the same thing happened. They did the entire repair again just in case they…
ODI 10442719
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs system with brakes huge fail - couldn't stop. Abs and no traction light elluminated...dealership diagnosed bad hub, replaced. Same issue occurred with 3 days...dealership said old code, cleared. Same problem occurred, going to dealership for a third time. No brakes at low speeds when abs tries to engage...once lights eluminate brakes work normally. Other people have had issue, dealership not sure of how to…
ODI 10425780
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
The vehicle abs system start to fail at 50,000 miles. When you start driving the vehicle it makes the abs diagnostic and fail the diagnostic. It's continue to make the diag. While your are driving until it fail. Then the vehicle continue operating normally but without abs and traction control. The abs and traction control lights is on. If you brake in bad whether the wheels lock and abs don't protect. 3 different…
ODI 10419330
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I am submitting this to inform you of the horrible quality and safety of my 2005 chevrolet equinox lt, w/ 3.4l engine. I have just had my engine's headgaskets blow-out at 43,000 miles on a car that has been maintained exactly to manufacturer's specification. The car's braking system is also dangerously under powered. I have worn through two sets of rotors and pads already in 43,000 miles. I do not drive aggressively…
ODI 10328859
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the abs and traction control warning lights would illuminate followed by a sever resistance in the brake pedal. The contact also noticed a squeaking sound coming from the front of the vehicle during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where all four brakes were replaced. The current mileage wa 87,000…
ODI 10451795
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
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While approaching a stop light and depressing the brake pedal at speeds under 25 mph, the brake pedal fell into the floorboard and the vehicle continued to accelerate into an intersection. The brakes would not engage. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they found the transmission module was defective. Repairs were made under the contacts factory warranty. On a…
ODI 10315637
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 equinox with 73,200 miles. Purchased used/gm certified 11/2008 in illinois. When applying brakes, the brake pedal shimmied and would not budge as if it was stuck. Had to pump it multiple times and use emergency brake to halt vehicle. After the brake pedal became "unstuck" the abs and traction control lights came on. I parked the vehicle and had it towed to a dealer. *tr
ODI 10284423
Driveline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
9/ 09vibrating..ticking noise noticed car taken to dealer..told drive shaft is cracked, car undrivable, driveshaft on backorder..date of release is unknown at this time 10/08 brake rotors found to be warped/defective..replaced under warranty. *tr
ODI 10284515
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When trying to stop the brake goes to the floor. When you step on it again the brakes are fine. There is no noise or grinding coming from them, and no brake light lit.this has happened 3x in last 2 weeks. Made an appt today with mechanic for thursday. Just now the abs light and traction control light lit up. *tr
ODI 10277536
Front · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
I have a 2005 chevy equinox ls. I purchased the vehicle january 2009 seemed to be driving pretty good. I took it out of town and as i began to stop at the stop light the steering felt loose and the wheels moved side to side on its own. I thought it strange but kept on driving. Started up the on ramp and the steering wheel had a loose like play in it. Didn't think anything of it. Started to excel onto the highway and…
ODI 10365204
Cooling System · Owners/Service/Other Manual · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
Please note, just spent $847.00 on this vehicle, brakes, serpentine belt ,rotors,thermostat. This vehcile has been a lemon since it was exported from canada as that where it was built!!! *tr
ODI 10273877
Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving 70 mph, the contact attempted to avoid a crash and the brakes failed. She crashed into a cement overpass and the air bags failed to deploy. Prior to the incident, the contact never experienced any brake system failure. She feels that the abs failed and caused the brake system to fail. The driver sustained bruised ribs and lacerations to the forehead. A…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10265433
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Violent shaking during braking. Hubs replaced and rotors turned. Told by mechanic that this happens to every equinox he has seen. *tr
ODI 10450190
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES CARS SHAKES. *TR
ODI 10238523
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brake pedal in my 2005 equinox went to the floor. I used my foot to bring it back up and then had the hydraulics of the brake pedal. Examination by my car x repair service showed and e clip is used to hold the medal bake rod to the plunger had come out causing it sometimes to be disconnected from the other part. This could have been deadly as you never knew when you would have brakes. *tr
ODI 10235756
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
At highway speeds, any attempt at braking resulted in rapid pounding. This was not the abs activating. The car was brought to the dealer (o'keefe chevrolet, ipswich, ma) for inspection. According to the service manager, the inspection showed that the front disc brakes were seriously worn down and both the brake pads and the rotors needed to be replaced. The car had slightly less that 18,000 miles on it. It was out…
ODI 10241803
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Replaced two front brake sensors - same side; computer board for antilock brake system went out - cannot afford to replace it; emissions system light is on - checked twice to find out what is wrong; leak in a/c hose when first purchased...car is a lemon,,bought it new...when troubles started it had less than 55,000 miles.... *tr
ODI 10330029
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