1. Chevrolet Equinox
  2. Problems
  3. 2005
  4. Traction Control System

2005 Chevrolet Equinox Traction Control System Problems

9
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

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What owners report

  • traction control · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi4
100–150k mi2
30–60k mi2
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 23, 2014 · 146,645 miles

    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

  • June 22, 2011 · 27,057 miles

    Abs Warning Light · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Traction Control System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the anti lock brake and traction control lights would illuminate on the instrument panel whenever a turn was made or the vehicle was driven over uneven surfaces. As a result, the brakes would engage and exhibit a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three occasions where the brakes, rotors and hubs were replaced. The…

    ODI 10412303

  • April 1, 2011 · 82,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System · Wheel Bearing

    My 2005 chevy equinox's brakes started vibrating when i would try to stop and then the abs and tc lights would come on. Replaced front brakes, was told back brakes were okay. Still had the same problem and after awhile the brakes would vibrate even when not breaking and sometimes have trouble stopping until the abs and tc light comes on. 1st diagnostic determined i needed a right front wheel speed sensor. Replaced…

    ODI 10406208

  • March 7, 2011 · 64,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Traction Control System

    Abs and traction control light came on. Feels like brakes are sticking or not responding. I'll be pressing the gas pedal and as soon as i take my foot off it immediately slows down. When i got out, it smelled like burned rubber and smoke was coming from the brake area. I've been to the dealership twice to get it repaired and nothing has worked so far. I got new brakes and rotors put on 3 months ago and they're…

    ODI 10469242

  • November 4, 2010 · 53,000 miles

    Traction Control System

    The t/c light stays on and acceleration is very slow. Car shoots forward with loud noise with acceleration. Nov 4th started...i took it to a car shop and they said i need to replace the transmission control system... *tr

    ODI 10365384

  • September 13, 2010 · 74,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System

    Since 2008, i have experienced the following problems with brakes grinding & squeaking even after getting them repaired (front and rear brakes / rotors replaced). A couple of days after rear brakes replaced the abs & tc lights were on. I had to have sensors replaced. I have also experienced car not starting and sounding like it is flooding, after letting car sit for a few minutes it then starts. There is also a…

    ODI 10356219

  • July 20, 2010 · 50,000 miles

    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

  • June 25, 2010 · 85,000 miles

    Steering · Traction Control System · Unknown Or Other

    2005 chevy equinox. Current miles approx 85,000. Was rear ended in may 2010. The car was repaired and returned in june 2010. Within approximately 2 weeks, found noticeable grinding noises from brakes, low to null braking ability. Abs and tracking lights are on. In june, dealer found abs sensor and steering column were broken. Dealer said it was a result of recent car accident but several insurance adjusters have…

    ODI 10347885

  • April 13, 2010 · 134,000 miles

    Electrical System · Traction Control System

    Brake system failing. Abs and traction system malfunctioning causing abs system to activate in normal braking situations. Dealer ship said it was a sensor, had it repaired at the tune of $110 system check, $170 hub/sensor assembly purchase. Firestone auto care said it was a faulty wire harness that i am have replace to day to the tune of $250. Per the tech at fire stone this is his third repair of this type, same…

    ODI 10325613