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
The key will not release from the ignition when the car is in park and turned off. This happens about one out of every five times the car parks. I normally have to wait about 1 minute for the key to release. Sometimes, it will still not release and i have to turn the car back on, put it in reverse and go a couple feet, then drive forward a couple feet, put it in park for the key to release. I may have to do this 3-4…
ODI 10604446
Electrical System
Key will not come out of ignition when car is placed in park. The key is stuck in accessory position. Car needs to be turned back on and gear selector moved (as well as vehicle, steering etc.) many times before key will disengage from steering column. *tr
ODI 10460040
Electrical System
When you turn off car and go to remove the keys they are stuck in the ignition. You have to start the car again and usually move it before you can remove the keys and even then it usually takes several attempts. This happens about one out of every four times i drive the car. *tr
ODI 10482569
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
I purchase the 2007 equinox used from day one i have had problems the first one was the car would slow down on its on and when i speeded up it would slow down then it wouldn't start i replaced the battery and now the same thing it will not start, there is a noise that i hear when i drive like something is lose, the back windshield wiper works and not works the passenger seat beat light keeps coming on i will never…
ODI 10447199
Electrical System
After vehicle is turned off. The key cannot be removed out of the ignition. I have been dealing with this issue for years! In order to pull the key out. You must either turn the vehicle on then turn it back off several times before finally the ignition allows you to remove the key. The other way it allows you to pull out the key is by turning the key without turning the vehicle on then moving the gears from park to…
ODI 10586720
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Strong smell of gas and is leaking. Electrical lights are coming on dash board traction control, abs and engine lights... *tr
ODI 10438876
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Getting back onto the interstate the door locks started clicking and the speedometer hand starts going haywire. In the weeks and months to come now the awd, traction control, service engine soon lights come on. The steering wheel jerks, weird noise goes through the speakers and all gauges and door locks go haywire. Has been put on a machine but no codes come up for the mechanic. *tr
ODI 10460407
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
The heater blower stopped working. After investigating problem it appears to be a manufacturers defect with the plastic transfer door. Blows cold air all the time. Winter is approaching and this is a huge safety issue. *tr
ODI 10435245
Electrical System · Steering
Sometimes when you park the keys will not come out of the ignition. You have to keep starting the vehicle, turning the steering wheel back and forth, or slamming the shifter into park it happens about 12 times per week! Also the trac control light will pop on and then heal on its own, stay off as long as a 16 months then go back on for a week or two then back off! Weird. *tr
ODI 10599123
Electrical System
I was driving the truck and it just shut down on me. Since then i have gotten a new alternator, starter, batter, battery cables, fuses, egr valve, and power relay switch. The car is still not holding a charge. *tr
ODI 10430413
Electrical System
Cannot remove key from ignition. Keys (both keys that were issued with the car) will go into the ignition without a problem, but when trying to remove the keys, they will not come out. You have to turn the car back on, wiggle the steering wheel and take the car out of gear and put back in park, some times several times. You will finally hear a click, like unlocking of the doors and the keys will come out of the…
ODI 10627129
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
2007 equinox chevrolet - the ignition has been locking up and key could not be removed. Dealership has replaced ignition three times and it still locked up. Today the wheel is locked, the gear shift is locked up and nothing will move. They are sending a tow truck to haul it into the shop again. My complaint is not the dealership it is chevrolet. The internet lists thousands of equinox's with the same issue and a…
ODI 10433799
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Vehicle has temporary loss of power for things like dash board lights, radio, power locks and additionally i hear popping noises from front end of car and to add to this frustration on sunday the power steering completely failed with no previous warning indicators. Fortunately, i was in a parking space and simply could not steer my car to exit. I have had it repaired at the cost of over $700.00. *tr
ODI 10401079
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I have had continuous problems with brake lights and turn signal lights going out.. Over the last couple of weeks my headlights have been getting stuck in the bright position, now yesterday on my drive home smoke started coming from between my steering wheel and the dash; during this the blue bright light indicator was flashing. I pulled over and exited the car. The smoke dissipated very quickly and continued the…
Fire reported
ODI 10395599
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the fuel failure. The dealer inspected the vehicle but was unable to locate the fuel failure. In addition, the sun-roof seal was defective and causing water to penetrate the interior of the vehicle. As a result, the interior light would…
ODI 10478159
Electrical System · Steering
At least 10 times over the course of the past year , the key would not turn the ignition and sometimes the key gets stuck. After numerous attempts of jiggling the key and trying to move the steering wheel (which seems to be locked when this happens) i get the key to turn. I just took it to the dealer two months ago and they said everything was working as normal. If this is normal, what is abnormal? This happened to…
ODI 10435426
Air Bags · Electrical System · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the srs warning lamp was illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would sporadically fail to start. The contact also added that when driving in inclement weather, the spare tire well would fill with water. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any…
ODI 10422799
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
The awd on my 2007 equinox has been exceptionally loud ever since i bought the car. I just figured it was supposed to be like that and didn't worry about it since it came on whenever we had a heavy rain. This past winter, i go stuck in a snowstorm and my awd never came on, which led to me losing control of my vehicle. Luckily, i didn't crash but hated the entire experience since i had my two small children with me.…
ODI 10355264
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the stability track lights illuminated without reason. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised there was an electrical failure with the electronic assembly and caused the stability sensor light to illuminate. The sensor was reset at the owners expense yet, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current…
ODI 10339063
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Ignition · Steering
I have owned this vehicle since 2009 and have had multiple issues, recurring frequently. The 2 main concerns are stuck key in ignition and stabilitrack and electrical malfunctions. There is a definite issue with the ignition in these vehicles, not only does my key get stuck, it has also been knocked out when hitting a bump. I own a cobalt too that has been recalled and my equinox has the same issues with ignition…
ODI 10598121
Electrical System
Currently my vehicle will not start. It seems that the battery is fine as all of the electronics in the vehicle are working, including radio/door locks. When the key is turned all of the electronics just "click" and the motor does nothing. This happened just after christmas this past year as well. Luckily at that time i was at my parents house and though jump starting it would not work, we were able to charge the…
ODI 10307417
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
On october 19, 2009, i purchased a chevrolet equinox 2007. At the time of purchase i noticed condensation in the passenger side front headlight lens and i was told by the salesman at the time that it would "burn off" if i kept the lights on. Since that time both driver and passenger headlights have developed the condensation issue. The condensation does not burn off just keeps accumulating to the point where the…
ODI 10701623
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
First problem happened recall on spark plug boot 1 cylinder wasn't firing, was fixed under warranty as was the gasket for the hatchback was bad. That lead to a gallon or so of water into my spare tire compartment. This has since happened again and i need another gasket. The driver side window stopped working, being a electrician i found to broken wires inside rubber boot on door hinge side. Abs light constantly…
ODI 10465701
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
I've had just exact same problem as the following other complaint explains... I bought a 2007 chevy equinox new. A couple of days after taking it home a strange problem started occurring, an electrical problem between the left speakers and the directionals. A loud rapid noise would suddenly come through the left speakers as i was driving and would continue until i used the turn signal (either direction). The…
ODI 10419589
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 65 mph, the service track system and engine power reduce light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle stalled. Once the engine was shut off and restarted, the vehicle was able to be driven. The failure occurred…
ODI 10382637
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
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