2005 Chevrolet Equinox Service Brakes Problems
- 41
- 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 41 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- traction control · 9 records
- brake pedal · 9 records
- control light · 5 records
- light came · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
The traction control light and the abs light come on when driving and when you go to stop or slow down, the brakes pulsate and make it to where you can't stop or slow down, even on dry roads.
Crash reported
ODI 11191949
Service Brakes
Abs kicks on randomly, driving or braking and at various speeds. I have had one accident because of this issue, have since pulled the fuse and spent over $1,000 at the shop to fix this issue with no results. This has been an issue since december of 2017 until present.
Crash reported
ODI 11120770
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
100000k miles and the transmission locks up huge problems with wheel bearings and problems with abs system
ODI 11090847
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
My car cranks without turning the ignition over and i replace the battery because my car kept quitting but it still has trouble cranking.my heater core also went out after only having it for a few mths.
ODI 10967528
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Abs pulsates by itself while driving making it hard to stop when i need to. When i do push down on the brakes it pushes back preventing me from stopping quickly or at all. After a while driving like this the abs traction light comes on and stays on until i turn it off and then it happen all over again. I have been to the dealer to have it fix but the problem keeps reoccurring. In 2012 the car just stop on the road…
ODI 10919023
Service Brakes · Suspension · Wheels
I bought this car used in 2026 i have not had it a year yet and after the first month it has been in for repairs, the wheels sounds like they are coming off at times, it sounds like something is dragging underneath, brakes scrubs even with my placing new one on, sometime it feel like transmission is going out, it pulls hard at time. Even tho this car is old can i still take it in for recall problems. I was not told…
ODI 10983411
Service Brakes
Mileage= 110,000 miles.............first of all i just got the brakes done, when i first pull the car out of the garage in the morning, as i approach the first stop sign, i press the brakes, then it feels like there's air in the brake line, makes a sound as if some of the electronics are trying to reset or something, all while that's happening, i have to keep pumping the brakes for like just a few minutes,…
Crash reported
ODI 10820352
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 · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that there was water entering the map light. The contact also heard an abnormal noise in the rear of the vehicle, the suspension was unstable pertaining to the control arm, and the axle was leaking fluid without warning. The steering wheel also made a grinding noise when turned, the automatic transmision hesitated, the throttle was light, and it was…
ODI 10788774
Service Brakes
This seems to be an ongoing problem for this model, you are probably aware of this the brakes don't work or the peddle pushes back and doesn't apply the brakes after pressing hard on the brake pedal the tc and abs lights come on and the brakes work. I have had the speed wheel sensors replaced on both fron sides and am experiencing the same safety issue no brakes we have spent over 2000.00 to try and fix this and it…
ODI 10936490
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
A loud pop occurred during operation of the vehicle at approximately 40 mph and then a noticeable change in the suspension was felt. In testing the vehicles ability to travel to a repair center the brake peddle would drop to the floor as if it lost compression. This occurred after carefully observing the troublesome behavior of the turning capabilities and suspension of the tires. It seemed to make an awful grinding…
ODI 10712106
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
Service Brakes
Vehicle brakes jam up and abs and tc lights come on and stay on. Private mechanic replace left front wheel and hub ($140). Problem began again after a few days and now dealer says is wire harness. ($255) i noticed in the other postings this is a huge problem and apparently a defect. Why no recall? This vehicle is obviously not a well made vehicle. *tr
ODI 10632904
Service Brakes
While driving at various speeds, we experience severe resistance in the brake pedal, pedal would pulsate and then braking system would make a noise, but you could not stop unless you stood on the pedal with all you body weight. Then the abs and traction control light would illuminate stating that the systems were disengaged and the braking system would work normally. Unfortunately, every time you start the car you…
ODI 10618654
Cruise Control · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the abs and the traction control warning light continuously illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when engaged and the emergency brake was needed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the abs sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10609861
Service Brakes
Sometime last summer started noticing issues with brakes. Replaced all parts involved with the entire brake system to no avail. Took it to two different mechanics, who also replaced the same parts thinking that maybe we had bought faulty parts. Again, the problem remained. The vehicle's brake system seems to grind when trying to brake. Not to mention, it feels as though the pedal itself pushes back against your…
ODI 10787825
Service Brakes
This is my second time reporting a complaint about our 2005 equinox. The abs and tc, traction control lights are coming on and our anti lock brake system is engaging in and out, and then disengaging totally leaving us with no anti lock brakes.we had new brakes and rotors put on in oct of 2013, plus a battery. My husband has a pa. State inspection mechanics license. So he went to the garage to check the brakes along…
ODI 10597244
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The right front wheel brake began to lock up causing the vehicle to pull to the right. The abs and traction control light came on. I had to have it replaced twice now. The electrical harness keeps falling off do the metal clip it hooks onto rusting. The wiring harness clip on the end where it connects to the hub is shot. The abs light is constantly on.i've tried to clean it many times to no avail. I'm sick and tired…
ODI 10716816
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Suspension
Received vehicle upon my mothers passing. Had 45k on it, garaged and only in town driving. In just over year i have had to replace rear rocker joint, ac unit, front right speaker, front brakes and starter. Now, there is a water noise under hood and truck is starting to rock when at stop light. It is also trying to run hot but no lights, leaks or issue can be found. The back spoiler was loose http before then and…
ODI 10679460
Service Brakes
At approximately 10-30 mph the cars abs system engages on its own, both while stepping on the brake peddle and while just driving within that speed range. While trying to come to a stop, the abs system will engage and will not allow me to stop safely. In one instance i had to yank on the emergency brake and drop the car to a lower get just to avoid hitting the car in front of me. The system will keep engaging until…
ODI 10605416
Service Brakes
Experienced abs brakes kicking in at very low speeds (10 miles or less). Brought into dealer who replaced front two wheel sensors. Worked fine for 2 months and it started to happen again. Only this time, the truck was not stopping suddenly and almost caused numerous accidents. Brought into dealer a second time who had the truck for 3 days only to tell me they found nothing wrong. I brought the truck to another…
ODI 10588719
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the brakes began grinding and pulsating when applied. The abs and traction control warning lamps illuminated simultaneously. The vehicle was not taken for inspection. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
ODI 10532599
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
The key can be removed from the ignition while the car is running, the headlights only work on highbeam, the brake lights do not work except for the small one in the middle. The car will continue to try to start even after the key is removed. The car currently runs hot so the fan runs constantly and runs the battery down. I have parked the car and wont drive because of the safety issue. *tr
ODI 10588575
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while accelerating, the front passenger's brake caliper seized and caused the vehicle to become inoperable. The contact had the vehicle towed a dealer, who stated that the a pinch in the brake hose caused the caliper to lock. The dealer replaced the caliper and the abs system. After the repair, the driver's side brake caliper seized. The contact…
ODI 10535136
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph over a speed bump, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes began to pulsate with the illumination of the abs and traction control warning indicators. The vehicle failed to slow down after repeatedly applying the brakes. The emergency brake was engaged in order for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was able to…
ODI 10534530
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