2005 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
- 50
- 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 50 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- head gasket · 18 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- head gaskets · 7 records
- independent mechanic · 6 records
- notified failure · 6 records
- repaired failure · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the head gasket had failed. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin was not available. *tr
ODI 10568617
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The traction control warning light illuminated after the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 190,000.
ODI 10575361
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I was driving my 2005 equinox lx with my two grandchildren when they noticed a smell of exhaust gases in the rear passenger compartment. This was with the heating system on and in its normal configuration. After stopping i checked the exhaust system for leaks and could not identify any immediately with a visual inspection. I opened the hood and noticed the pipe connecting the egr valve to the exhaust manifold was…
ODI 10567953
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage as 120,000.
ODI 10551005
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
This vehicle is a joke, i already put money down on it and have only had it a little over 2 weeks. 5 days it was actually in my possession but not able to drive it much. The rest of the time it was at the car lots mechanic, it dies driving down the road, it is hard to start and sometimes won't start after 10 tries, it is shifting hard and not when it is necessary( down shifting when speeding up) and it has a…
ODI 10546955
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
ODI 10706589
Engine
This vehicle take 4qt of oil ,but the book said 4.5 qt that will over fill dip stick show over a qt full check with part dept at chevrolet and was told that it only take 4qt with filter included other service manual also say 4qt with filter 'because of this different in manual capacity this has cause engine damage over the years. *tr
ODI 10515807
Engine
Seems to be the same problems a lot of equinox owners are experiencing. Blown headgasket w/ a price tag of 1800.00 to fix. *tr
ODI 10514862
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Engine
Bought a new 2005. 2 months after warranty went out the ignition messed. Have to wiggle the key to get it to turn. Two months later the heat/ac blower control switch went out. At 120,000 miles leaking lower intake manifold gasket, fixed that. 3 months later blown head gasket, found bad fuel injector while fixing that. 6 days after all that was fixed the pcm/ecm went out, still at shop as i type. Wonder what is next.…
ODI 10534242
Engine
Blown head gasket at 101,000 miles. I noticed that coolant was disappearing and temperature gauge was slightly above normal. I mentioned this to the technician when i took the car in for an oil change. The technician indicated that the coolant was mixing with the oil and i should have it checked out by a mechanic immediately. I brought the car to my mechanic who diagnosed it as blown head gasket. *tr
ODI 10513366
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and the service engine warning light randomly flashed. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 98,857.
ODI 10871652
Engine
My chevy has a blown head gasket after only 112k. From what chevy mechanics have told me it's because of the faulty egr valve on the vehicles because gm failed to notify the owners of said vehicles to have them replaced. I've had nothing but problems with this car from the start. Window motors have gone bad after only 45k miles, blown gasket, the non starting, no ac unless i'm traveling down the highway, having to…
ODI 10535812
Engine
Car started overheating and was diagnosed as a bad head gasket and repaired. After the head gasket was repaired the equinox started overheating again and this time it was diagnosed as a cracked cylinder head. The motor was replaced. The replacement motor lasted 3 weeks before it failed as well with the same diagnosis as before, a bad head gasket. I contacted gm. They offered no solutions, offered no help in…
ODI 10533995
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the head gaskets failed without warning. The dealer stated that anti-freeze leaked into the motor and caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 92,000. Updated 02/20/13*lj updated 02/21/2013 *js
ODI 10490778
Engine
With only 36,212 miles on this vehicle, there is now a rear head gasket leaking. Now, as a senior citizen with a fixed income, i need to pay for this repair. It seems to me with this low mileage an engine should last longer!! Poor workmanship!!!! I sincerely hope this information is shared with the manufacturer. *tr
ODI 10484991
Engine
We purchased a 2005 equinox a few months ago and have only put about 1600 miles on it. We have been having problems with the engine getting hot, and the coolant being a strange orange-brown color and disappearing from the overflow tank. Took it to a repair shop on oct. 2, 2012 and found out it has a blown head gasket. Estimate for getting it fixed is a little over $1400, and more if the head is cracked. The repair…
ODI 10478871
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the egr valve that was offered by the manufacturer would not fit securely on the vehicle. An authorized dealer was contacted in regard to the issue and the contact was advised to purchase the part elsewhere. The manufacturer was also contacted who advised that the part was previously recalled by the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10481468
Electrical System · Engine
My equinox has trouble starting and it will turn over until you give it some gas, i've been reading on consumer reports and this is a common occurrence with most equinox's. I was at the grocery store the other day and heard the same problem with another that was parked some what close to mine as well. *tr
ODI 10475320
Engine
While stopped in heavy traffic in a construction zone on i-80, car started to run very hot, fan kicked on and it finally cooled off. Upon arrival home, coolant was low, my husband refilled coolant. Called johnson motors and scheduled a check and oil change. Johnson motors service performed a compression check and informed my husband that engine was damaged and needed replaced for price of approximately $6,000…
ODI 10469515
Electrical System · Engine
Driving down the highway at about 55-60mph when the car dies. Started running again a few seconds later but then died again. Pulled over could not get it started, but started to smell something burning. Popped the hood to find the main fuse box bellowing smoke, thankfully it was raining so i let the rain cool it down. I figured this was better than it eventually catching the entire vehicle on fire as my wife and 3…
Fire reported
ODI 10462490
Engine
While driving at any speeds this vehical boggs way way down to approximately 250 rpms and then jumps back up. Not safe for drivers that are driving behind me when it boggs down. I have contacted gm and have gotten the run around now for 2 years and have replaced a lot of parts to try to fix the problem all because gm said they can't do a recall because it was a model made during the government bail out program. Why…
ODI 10639074
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact had to continuously depress the accelerated pedal to start the vehicle, causing the engine to flood. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing however, the dealer was unable to identify the issue. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10497943
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Engine
My car a/c blows hot air unless i am travelling long distances down the road, heat sometimes does not work in the winter and i have to pull off the road, turn the vehicle off and then back on to get heater to work. Also while cranking the car it doesn't want to turn over at times unless i stomp on the gas pedal. This happens around twice a week. Freon is ok in my car and nobody can find the problem for a/c or the…
ODI 10466584
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
Engine
Car overheated going down the interstate (about 65 mph). Blew a head gasket, fixed that. Then overheated a week later while in town driving (about 45 mph) blew a head gasket again. *tr
ODI 10668690