2007 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical System Problems
- 80
- 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 80 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 11 records
- needed replaced · 10 records
- stuck ignition · 9 records
- steering wheel · 8 records
- ignition switch · 8 records
- repaired failure · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Ignition lock up, could not turn off ignition. Motor still running, had to turn wheel back and forth to find a spot to turn off ignition continuing problem. We have already brought to dealer ship to have problem corrected. They were not able to find problem. *tr
ODI 10586361
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
The driver side window stopped working along with the driver side door lock switch. They both stopped working at the same time. *tr
ODI 10626088
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition. The contact had to make several attempts before the key dislodged from the switch. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10655407
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the front driver side door would not lock and the window would not open. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the wiring harness was defective. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 09/10/14
ODI 10618079
Electrical System
I own a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The i could not get the key out of the ignition and the failure continued at random on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition key assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure still recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the shift cable needed to be replaced. 600.00…
ODI 10576677
Air Bags · Electrical System
The ignition locked up. It continues to jam up sometimes at unpredictable times. On this morning the signal for service air bag lit up. I continued driving and after a few minutes it turned off. I took the vehicle into my local dealer ([xxx]) on march 11, 2014, where i was informed the air bag may not function if i am in an accident. The service air bag light has continued to light up more frequently. Presently it…
ODI 10577784
Electrical System · Power Train
The ignition key would get stuck in the ignition. The only way i could get it out would be to repeatadly shift from park to drive or reverse until the key was released. I took it to my local chevy dealer for repair. It cost $544 to get it fixed. I have heard of others having the same issue. *tr
ODI 10615940
Electrical System
The ignition will not release the key. I have tried the shifter, sit and wait in my car to see if it will release with time, step on the brake for a long time then try to take the key off and hope it will release the key. *tr i can't keep sitting in my car waiting for a miracle to happen when i need to log in to work and am stuck in the car because the key won't come out of the ignition. This should be recalled.…
ODI 10586706
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I have multiple issues currently and they all seem to be listed on other complaints. 1. The driver side window has completely stopped working. It seems to have become disconnected to the motor as i can hear the motor going up and down within the door. 2. Stabilitrak warning and engine light are constantly turning on and off. This has happened on and off over the past year or so but the dealership could not get a…
ODI 10639016
Electrical System
The driver side front window stopped working then months later the switch that tells the bcm the door is open or closed failed and the radio doesn't. Shut off and the dome lights don't come on when exiting the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10629598
Air Bags · Electrical System
Took my 2007 equinox to dealership where i but it in may of 2007 to tell them about passenger side airbag not working correctly when certain individuals luke myself were sitting in passenger seat and i was told nothing they could do that i just needed to carry a gallon of water on my lap because i was to small. Fyi i weigh 120. Also the key keeps getting stuck in the ignition i think this is very unsafe along with…
ODI 10743920
Electrical System · Steering
On saturday may 25, 2013 my 2007 chevrolet equinox would not start. The key had gotten stuck in the ignition and i did not remove it and i think that killed the battery. I tried to jump start the car with no success. Finally on sunday may 26,2013 i had a professional come jump start it. After it started the power steering went out and the stabilitrak warning light came on. This has never happened before and i don't…
ODI 10513703
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact could not get the key out of the ignition and the failure continued to occur intermittently on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition key assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the gear…
ODI 10575140
Electrical System · Power Train
After parking car and turning key to turn off engine i can't get the key out the car. Issue happens a few times a week and sometimes happens all day. Sometimes you have to sit and wait or restart car and drive around and then park to get key out. I have seen the issue reported on multiple sites and forums yet gm still hasn't issued a recall. *tr
ODI 10669610
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
There is a harsh smell of fuel coming from somewhere in the fuel tank area. There is no fuel leaks to be found. When starting the vehicle, the starter seems to stay engaged for a few seconds. *tr
ODI 10495162
Electrical System
Sometimes the ignition freezes up and does not allow you to remove the key. Although this doesn't happen every time it happens enough to be a concern. If in a mall parking lot it could render one in a dangerous position of not being able to take the key out of the ignition. I usually have to wait several minutes, up to 20, before the ignition will release the key. *tr
ODI 10683456
Electrical System · Power Train
Ignition key will not come out once the car is turned off and put into park. I have read numerous complaints concerning this problem and no-one can tell if this happens because of the key cylinder or because of gear shift not properly going into park. *tr
ODI 10504329
Electrical System
Speedometer went from 40 to 120 miles an hour. And tack was stuck at 1 1/2 mark. Could not tell what speed i was actually going. On a 2007 equinox ls. *tr
ODI 10652629
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while stopped the battery light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was found that the tcm fuse failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred several times after the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure and current…
ODI 10479414
Electrical System · Power Train
Key sticks in ignition when entered into park, and will not come out most of the time. The only way to release the key is to stick finger into a hole in the steering column and slide the manual release switch within the steering wheel column. There are no obstructions which prevent the gear shift lever from entering the full park position. *tr
ODI 10610823
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Detected smell of gasoline while parked among many other cars. Did not think much of it until at home detected smell of gasoline inside and out of the vehicle. Look around and saw gas dripping from the rear passenger side of car. Check under the car and it seemed like gas leaking from the top of the gas tank. Took vehicle to dealer and agreed on repair. Dealer had previously said cost would be approximately 500…
ODI 10493466
Electrical System
When i turn the vehicle off, the ignition key stays stuck. Even if i turn it back and forth it does not come out, i have to wait about two minutes before i can take it out. Sometimes, if i move the key extremely fast, i am able to take it out on the first try. I have seen this complaint on this vehicle before but there is still no recall. *tr
ODI 10596285
Electrical System
The car will not start, the battery was tested to be good. The fan will run after the vehicle is turned off. Which in turn drains the battery. Would have to jump start the car. This would work for a few days and have to jump start it again. The mechanic do not understand and will have to see it happen again to understand the problem. All systems show no error messages. This has to an electrical problem with the fan…
ODI 10454429
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the key would sporadically become stuck inside the ignition switch and could not be removed. The contact indicated that when the defect occurred, the engine could not be turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10587015
Electrical System
Right front door wiring harness in hinge area (flex point). Wires broken causing door locks, power windows and power mirrors to be inoperable. *tr
ODI 10456574
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