2005 Chevrolet Equinox Ignition Problems
- 24
- 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 24 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 5 records
- ignition switch · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Ignition · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition intermittently. The key was stuck in the ignition on more than one occasion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and to be repaired. The dealer stated that the time frame had expired to receive the recall repair for nhtsa campaign id number: 04v302000 (power…
ODI 10593653
Ignition · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The dealer informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v302000 (power train). The contact has experienced a failure. Updated 9/18/14*cn the consumer stated the ignition lock cylinder failed. The vehicle would sputter to a stop need to be restarted. The vehicle eventually failed completely. Updated 02/12/2015 *js
ODI 10605238
Electrical System · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to turn preventing the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. T he vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.
ODI 10588897
Ignition
I can start my car and then pull the key out of the ignition while the car is still running. This issue started in november of last year (2013) and my equinox only has 40,000 miles on it. *tr
ODI 10579016
Ignition
I have had an ignition problem with this vehicle for approximately a year or more. When i put key in ignition, i have a hard time getting it to turn to start vehicle. And then, when i want to turn car off, it is difficult to remove key from ignition. I took to chevy dealer in kenosha, wi and was told that my vehicle is not on recall list and i would have to pay for it myself. I just wonder with all these recalls…
ODI 10607263
Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that her key became stuck in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The current mileage was 146,000.
ODI 10598555
Ignition
The key becomes loose in the ignition and came out while car was on or in motion. Spent over $400 to repair it and now gm has made a major recall in the area but not on the 2005 equinox. I had it repaired in or around november 2013. *js
ODI 10608976
Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the key came out of the ignition independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition lock needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 121,000. Updated 01/07/14*lj the consumer stated the ignition would lock making it…
ODI 10660580
Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact had to turn the key in the ignition several times in order to start the vehicle. Additionally, while driving various speeds, the key would detach from the ignition. The failure occurred daily. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer made a new ignition key, but the failure recurred six months…
ODI 10607741
Ignition · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2005 chevy equinox ls. Can take key out of ignition while vehicle is traveling down the road. I'm afraid the key could fall out of the ignition and the steering wheel would lock up. Or, if in an accident, the key fall out while the motor is running and you won't be able to turn off the motor, which could result in fire. Had the key replaced once, about 1 year ago. It is happening again. I bought the car new, so i…
ODI 10278142
Driveshaft · Ignition · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle independently steered to the extreme right. The failure caused the contact to drive through a ditch, across traffic, and through another ditch. The contact had no control of the vehicle, but did not crash the vehicle. The failure occurred twice in one day. The contact also stated that the key became stuck in the ignition. The vehicle…
ODI 10626601
Ignition
Issue started around in early 2007 that every once in a while the vehicle wouldn't start on the first attempt. Now in 2008 this happens more frequently. When i go to start the car it sounds like it tries to start then the engine light lets me know i did not crank the car. Occurs more so after i have had to run errands and start the car a number amount of times in a shorter period of time. I have taken to the gm…
ODI 10220995
Exterior Lighting · Fuel Pump · Ignition · Steering · Structure
I bought my car brand new with 4 miles on it. I have been the only owner. Since i purchased my vehicle i have had to have the fuel pump replaced in 2007 ($1400). My car has been in the shop numerous times for costly repairs. My key comes out of the ignition while driving, and it is hard to start. I have to wiggle the key every other time i try to start my car. I've also had problems with my car starting. When i go…
ODI 10313082
Ignition
I bought a new 2005 equinox back in march of '05. Over this year-2008- i have problems just getting my key to turn in the ignition. I have to wiggle it back and forth for a few minutes until it catches and turns over. I can't get in and just start my car. I can turn my key maybe an inch and i have to turn it back and keep wiggling it until it "gives" for me to turn all the way. Of course, my warranty was up at…
ODI 10249308
Ignition
It started around the summer of 2007 that every once in a while the car wouldn't start on the first attempt. As it got closer to the end of the year and now into the beginning of 2008 this happens a lot more. When i go to crank the car it sounds like it tries to start then the engine light lets me know i did not crank the car. This happens more so after i have had to run errands and crank the car a frequent amount…
ODI 10217621
Ignition
At times of start up of ignition, the vehicle seems to have a problem catching. It used to only happen maybe every 15th start up but has increasingly happened more frequently. It is still intermittent but seems to be about every 3rd or 4th startup. Incident date is estimated.*jb
ODI 10202319
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Equipment · Ignition · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rear · Rotor
Bought the car used with 20,000 and it was having problems a week later. Passenger window would not roll up,grinding and clicking at slow turns. They replaced rotors ,clutch and suspension and the problem was solved. Then came the air condition not blowing cold air and the ignition sticking on start up. The final straw was the transmission slipping and dropping into lower gears,the car will be in the shop in the…
ODI 10187063
Ignition
I contacted chevrolet early on about this problem to no avail, they claimed it is not covered. Yet, online i was able to see that numerous consumers had the same problem. Recently, it seemed that gm was recalling vehicles with a similar ignition problem. I contacted them and was told my vehicle is not covered simply because it does not shut off. This was all done over the phone which is an amazing diagnostic tool…
ODI 10573091
Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Brake noise,thumping and grinding. Steering wheel is very tight and loosens at any time. Rotors are faulty. When starting periodically ignition switch sticks in the cranking position once manually started unless you jiggle key, causing possible fire hazard. *nm
ODI 10176014
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System · Ignition · Switch · Unknown Or Other
Lemon/auto failures,too many items to lst 2005 chevy equinox lt. *tr
ODI 10214488
Ignition
I can pull the ignition key for my 2005 out of the ignition or it can fall out while the car is driving down the road. The keys wear out. This has been happening since the car was about 2 years old. I bought it new in april 2004. I discovered this when i accidentally knocked the key out (fortunately directly into my hand so i was able to reinsert it quickly.) i have to replace keys about 2 years because they always…
ODI 10576802
Ignition
2005 equinox , issue with ignition. Starts normally after two or three tries. Key sticks in ignition switch, on second key now. Have to order a third key for when the one i am using wears out. Took vehicle in to certified service station they could never find anything wrong until it was out of warranty then the say i need a new shifter which is over $500 to replace. Issues with brakes and rotors... No on e can seem…
ODI 10285303
Air Bags · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 70 mph on the highway, the contact noticed the key was detaching from the ignition. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v302000 (power train). While driving 35 mph, the contact was involved in a crash and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact was injured and received medical attention. The vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10597676
Column Shift · Engine And Engine Cooling · Foundation Components · Gasoline · Heater Core · Horn · Ignition · Structure · Suspension
Contact states: bought a brand new vehicle in august 2004. The anti-freeze was changed. The anti-freeze was brown and the smell was severe and nauseous. The car has been the shop 9 times with so many different reasons. The antifreeze line wasn't bled right and the antifreeze was leaking in the ground. There was a leak in the dome light and sunroof, the suspension and engine would tick, the horn did not work, there…
ODI 10119597
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