2005 CHEVROLET Equinox

My 2005 Chevy Equinox is using a quart of oil every thousand to two thousand miles

I bought this Equinox in May 2007 with 43,216 miles. June 2009 car was overheating and blowing cold air, however the sensor dash board never once came on no check engine light nothing. Brought it to dealership had blown head gaskets, cooling system needed basically new engine. 2292. 93 cost. I paid $50 deductible, had extended warranty. Next I was driving down the road car starts swaying and pulling, had to replace sway bars both broken. April 2010 entire drive shaft gone once again no check engine no warning. Drive shaft replaced. Already have gone through 2 sets of tires. All 4 doors the door checks are cracked and broken. paint chipping inside and out. CD changer stuck one month after buying it. Passenger window stopped working had a friend who is a certified electrician take door apart he almost had a heart attack when he saw the wiring. Said it was a major safety issue couldnt believe we hadnt had a fire. Most current problems it is now Jan 2012 and we need another new drive shaft and most important there is smoke and burning smell coming from the steering wheel and wipers arent working. scared that car is going to catch on fire. obviously a major defect in this vehicle. hundreds of complaints on different web sites concerning smoke from the steering when chevy was contacted they gave consumers 100. 00 gift card. I have been in contact and spoken to NHTSA for a half hour and filing formal complaint. Car is going to garage Monday unless there is a fire before the. very concerned as I have kids and tranport kids to and from school and sport everyday. This car needs to be recalled before someone dies.

This car has no working horn they have tried to fix it it keeps going out the engine light has come on after the so called fixed the horn problem

Was a problem with the steering column, cd palyer would not eject cd’s. It is in the shop as we speak for a third time with both of the same problems and a few new ones.

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY MAKES A POPPING NOISE FORM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT COULD BE ONE POP, OR A SERIES OF POPS. IT COULD BE QUIET, OR IT COULD BE AS LOUD AS A CAR BACKFIRING. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, SOME DOCUMENTED SOME NOT, , AND AFTER 18000 MILES , THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN WHICH THEY COULDNT FIND BEFORE THAT STATES THIS IS NORMAL EVAP VENT SOLENOID OPERATION.DOCUMENT NUMBER 1665434. THIS IS EXTREMEMLY EMBARRASSING, AND GREATLY AFFECTS THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE.

The check engine light comes on intermittently. On only 2 occasions have they been able to ascertain the problem–they tell me that when the light goes on, I have to immediately go to the shop for a code reading from the computer. If I turn the car off and on the computer will reset itself and it\’s almost impossible to detect the error message. Today, the car mechanic(?) said there is a soft code in the computer and I have anywhere from 15 – 50 shutdowns and restarts(depending on the problem) that the computer will keep the error code in it\’s memory. Even though he heard the chime stay on after the key was extracted –he couldn\’t find anything wrong with it. (He said it could be various reasons) he couldn\’t find anything wrong with the brakes-I hear a funny noise (like metal clunking but not like grinding metal)when I brake backing up. He did not comment on the fact that since the last adjustment was made from the computer error code–I get worse gas mileage. Anthony said I haven\’t been in for awhile but according to the files that I saw–I\’ve been in 5 or 6 other times before 6,500. Miles. I did see on another web site that this particular car had a transmission (?) problem that the car continued to run after the key was extracted.–just can\’t find it right now. Hopefully, this is something minor but it is extremely nerve racking to have the check engine (2 different symbols) go on and they can find nothing…or they don\’t tell you.

I leased a 2005 Equinox. So far we have had 2 incidents. One was a crash that resulted in damage to my vehicle and my garage. The second was a near miss of a pedestrian when my Equinox jumped the curb.Both incidents were caused by by the same design defect: THE BRAKE PEDAL (when fully depressed) IS 1/2 INCH BELOW THE GAS PEDAL. I have a work order from Today Chevrolet attesting to the design defect.I took my car to Today Chevrolet, where they verified the above as true of my car and of an other Equinox they had on hand.I gave this information to Product Aligation. They said that the design was just fine and that my wife should take driving lessons. (Very rude.) They refused to take respnsibility for the damages to my garage and car or change the brake pedal.This design flaw is going to result in one or more of the following: recall, class action law suites, injury liability law suites, needless expense.Alan OkumVehicle : Equinox 2005VIN : 2cndl73f956008058Dealer : Today ChevroletAuthorized dealer? : yesDealer contact : Dana AlstonLast visit : 7/9/2004Current mileage : 3962Name : Alan OkumEmail : [email protected] : 3762 Skyhawk Ln.: Port Orchard, WA 98367-Phone contact? : yesWhen to contact : morningDaytime Phone : (360) 874 – 2018ex.Evening Phone : (360) 874 – 2018ex.=====================================================BELOW IS A COPY OF THE CORRESPONDENCE WITH CHEVY ON THIS MATTER Dear Mr. Okum,Thank you for contacting the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center. We appreciate you taking the time to write us in regards to your 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.Please consider this confirmation of our receipt of your email. In addition, we have added the information you provided to request number 1-217527362, and sent a notification to Yolanda Kelsey on your behalf.If you should need to contact us in the future, simply reply to this message or call our Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. Customer Relationship Managers are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Eastern Time.Again, thank you for contacting Chevrolet.Sincerely,Michelle GreenCustomer Relationship ManagerChevrolet Customer Assistance CenterFor more information regarding the maintenance and care of your vehicle, please visit https://www.mygmlink.com/main/US/en/gm/home?source=occallctr. This free online service offers vehicle and ownership-related information and tools tailored to your specific Chevrolet.Originating Email Address: [email protected]#Subject=RE: Chevrolet Equinox Owner Assistance—–Original Message—–From: Alan OSent: 8/6/04 8:58:57 PMTo: [email protected]: RE: Chevrolet Equinox Owner AssistanceYolanda Kelsey is the person who blew me off before, so sending me back to her is a complete waste of time. I was trying to use another chanel to get my problem solved. If you can’t do that, then a law suit is my only remaining recourse.Alan [email protected] wrote:Dear Mr. Okum,Thank you for contacting the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center. We appreciate you taking the time to write us in regards to the concerns you are experiencing with your 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.Please consider this confirmation of our receipt of your email. In addition, we have added the information you provided to request number 1-217527362, and sent a notification to Yolanda Kelsey on your behalf. Ms. Kelsey will follow-up with you accordingly.If you should need to contact us in the future, simply reply to this message or call our Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. Customer Relationship Managers are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Eastern Time.Again, thank you for contacting Chevrolet.Sincerely,Hannah FritzCustomer Relationship ManagerChevrolet Customer Assistance CenterFor more information regarding the maintenance and care of your vehicle, please visit https://www.mygmlink.com/main/US/en/gm/home?source=occallctr. This free online service offers vehicle and ownership-related information and tools tailored to your specific Chevrolet.

Paint chipping all over the vehicle due to the paint problem when manufactured. I want to take this to the auto body shop of my choice and have this vehicle repainted for approx $1500…
Front rotors corroded and calipers, returned several times to selling dealer & another dealer, Mirak Chevy. Needed all brake hardware removed and replaced, brakes are getting worse, this Chevy Equinox need to be recalled, before it kills someone. brakes are faulty…GM has been contacted several times via their complaint center, they have ignored my complaints, and have not addressed my concerns.
My tensioner and serpentine belts have jumped off the pulley twice since late December 2006, 3 times I have taken it back to the dealer and 3 times they have screwed it up, now I was asked to take to a reputable chevy dealer which I have, this problem was diagnose and Watertown Ford is suppose to send a check for repair to Clair Chevrolet on this 5/24/07 as this dealer has already purchased the parts for this repair which Watertown Ford could not do (twice).

I had to repair my head gaskets on my 2005 Chevy Equinox that I bought used on Feb 9, 2008 from Buff Whelan Chevrolet in Sterling Heights, MI. When I was told it was the head gaskets from my Mechanic at Ray and Sons in Royal Oak, MI, I called General Motors Customer Service. They told me that I would have to bring it into a GM dealer to get serviced and to see if it would be covered by GM. Cindy the customer service Rep had me take it to Mike Savoie in Troy to be looked at. It took them 3 days to figure out what was wrong with it. They told me that I would first have to fix a bleeder valve and put a different thermostat into the engine to make sure that wasnt it. I told them that we had already tried a new thermostat at the other mechanic and it didnt work. The bleeder valve did need to be replaced because the screw came off the previous day when I was getting ready to take it in. They said that they had to check the water pump and put a new one on to make sure that wasnt causing the car to overheat. They spent hours purging the air out of the cooling system, only to have it come back in from the gaskets again. Finally on Friday 4/30, they told me that I would have to agree to have the engine torn down to figure out what was wrong. I called on Monday 5/3 and was told that the car needed it gaskets repaired. So on Wednesday I finally got to pick the car up from the dealer. They fixed the entire engine faster than they took to diagnose it. On several occasions I was told that an engine this new shouldnt have to have head gaskets repaired. I have found court cases in CA and MO that GN settled because of a cooling issue with the 3.4 and head gaskets. Customer service at GM did nothing when I contacted them, and didnt even try to cover some of the cost. I have spent over $2000 on this when you add a car rental to it. I want GM to pay for their poor engineering. My cousin and her husband had the same issue with a Pontiac Montana mini van and they ended up having to get a new car.

2005 chevy equinox air bags did not deploy. consumer states that he was involved in a frontal crash and air bags failed to deploy. he states that the crash speed was about 35 mph. *kb

Air bag warning light stayed on while driving. dealership replaced the air bag module. when installed a body control module (bcm) was also needed. when the bcm was installed dealership was not able to program it to be compatible with the air bag module in order for the air bag to deploy in an accident or impact. dealership or manufacturer was unable to correct the problem.*ak

Brake won't releases after puting on brake pedal key falls out of ignition while drive ing steering seems like going to fall apart when turnings cat hardly put gas in it code 0445 large evap leak detector

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated upon starting the vehicle, she saw fire emerging from bottom of the vehicle. upon exiting the vehicle, the contact stated that the vehicle was trying to start even with the keys out of the ignition. there were no crash or injuries due to the fire. the air bags did not deploy. the fire department was contact and was able to extinguish the fire. the status of the police was unknown. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. the contact had not notified local dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer had not been informed of failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

The liftgate support rod detached while in the up position allowing the liftgate to fall freely on my head and neck. if i was in another position or if i didn't react quickly i might have been seriously injured or killed. it seems the liftgate supports are not strong enough or attached properly. the other support rod didn't have enough strength to hold the door up.

I was on an interstate highway. the auto in front of me changed lanes and i accelerated to go past the auto. the accelerator stuck to the floorboard and would not release even after repeated attempts to try and get it to respond. i was able to shift into neutral while the engine was still at full acceleration. i was able to change lanes and glided to a stop in the emergency lane. where i was able to get the accelerator to disengage. i was very lucky the traffic pattern allowed me to take evasive action to avoid a collision. the accelerator is an electrical system.

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 that wasn't brake related causing us to get hit from behind and the airbag didn't deploy. the car now is have electrical problems where it seems like one thing is failing after another. for example side mirrors don't work, rear windshield wiper stop working, airbag never deployed. *tr

When i 1st bought the car had to change the suspension, head gasket, antifreeze is disappearing can't see where it's going key comes out the ignition vin#[xxx] purchased on 8/19/15. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Cooling-air condition, windows-drivers front wont role up r down, ignition- key wants to lock in ignition r wocar, sometimes, key will crank,but car wont crake!nt turn to crake

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 04v302000 (power train), the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact stated that the recall repair was performed by youmans chevrolet (220 riverside drive, macon, ga, phone: 478-746-8531). the approximate failure mileage was 195,000. *ln the consumer stated the airbag area was beginning to make sounds. the consumer did not feel safe driving the vehicle. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while the vehicle was in park, the ignition switch failed to lock. as a result, the contact had to shake the key several times to remove it from the ignition. the contact mentioned that the gear shifter was difficult to shift on several occasions. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 177,000.

Lock cylinder gets stuck and prevents vehicle from being started. only after several minutes of jiggling the lock mechanism does the key turn. the steering wheel lock also does not engage.

Wipers run continuously and don't shut off. lights flash on and off. smoke comes from dashboard when car starts and/or car won't start. problem happens both while car is stopped or in motion.

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 about any recalls when i bought this car, i paid $3500 and i feel i have almost paid this much in repairs,all of this happens when car is in motion. on highway​, streets and it pops sometime when making turns

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle's speed reduced independently. the contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed replacement. the contact stated that the fuel pump was replaced approximately a month and half ago. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 148,713.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine's thermostat housing was faulty and needed to be replaced. the contact was informed by the manufacturer that the part needed to repair the vehicle had been discontinued. the contact also indicated that the seat belts failed to secure the passengers during hard braking and the air bag and check engine sensors illuminated while operating the vehicle. the cause of the failures was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 133,000.

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.

Ignition : key gets stuck in ignition. ignition switch is faulty.

Vehicle stalls at random times, while in motion at 65 mph on the highway or at a stop sign it just stalls. will start back up but only to stall again. very dangerous! multiple issues on the internet on this year equinox and some claim there is a recall; "# tsb #05539 -- product emission recall to replace the powertrain/engine control module (pcm/ecm). the powertrain/engine control module (pcm/ecm) may have been manufactured with damaged internal ic chips, which may affect the fuel pump control and egr out (nhtsa id #10017551, april 01 2005)"

Car overheats and coolant leaks out of no where. head gasket blows have been reported multiple times on this vehicle. not safe to drive especially when engine light starts blinking and car shakes like crazy driving down the highway.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving various speeds, the key ejected from the ignition while the vehicle was running. the contact mentioned that any key could start the vehicle, not just the manufacturer's key. the contact also stated that the vehicle would independently accelerate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the alternator and battery were changed. the independent mechanic suggested a software update for the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

The heat and ac both stopped working. since there is no heat to defrost in the window, the window freezes over while driving in the winter.

Driving down street while attempting to turn left heard loud pop and then wasn't able to turn and crashed into tree left fender hood headlight all pushed damage to tire and on top of that airbag didn't implore and hit head on the post

The ignition key will lock or engine will continue running without key in place.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while the owner was driving, the vehicle had suddenly shut off due to a faulty ignition switch. the owner had also experienced several safety related failures while operating the vehicle involving the braking system the transmission, the power train and the heating system. no further information was available. the cause of the failures were not determined. the local dealer(unknown) and manufacturer were contacted. the failure mileage was 18,000.

I have been having major overheating in my vvehical. i have only been using it for short distances due to the issue but now have been letting it sit still after reading that the 2005 equinox had head gasket problems before. and after a uncle just looking it over i believe that is what's wrong. there is oil up in my antifreeze and running horrible. i like to see if there was ever a recall on this and what to do about it if so

Vehicle is able to drive while key is out of ignition when engine is already running. seat belt disconnects randomly. vehicle can be open with a nickel coin. ecu triggers warning lights randomly

Well i bought it from a individual 3 months ago n the second day of getting it my check engine light came on it feels like it jerks the crap out of u when trying to to gain speed from 40-55 range n when coming to a stop sign it feels like it don't want to stop now the abs n traction control light is on dash . i have no where on my dash or anywhere in the vehicle to turn traction control on or off . the past two weeks it drinks gas like crazy it don't want to warm up like it should for heater .. is this to do with a recall or serviced issues bc i'm ready to trade it off before i get killed or kill someone or my kids get hurt in accident bc of the issues with this vehicle

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 doesnt seem to work the dealership and the mechanics keep looking for a fix. i think this model should be recalled or at least diagnosed by gm and fixed this is a serious problem. thanks

I was in an accident on 12/15/2016 where i hit someone from behind. i was driving straight down the highway and didn't notice the people in front of me stopping. when i hit the brakes, it was too late and my chest went flying against the steering wheel. when my equinox hit them, my seat belt did not lock and my chest hit the steering wheel. i had to go to the hospital because of the force of the impact. the force was so hard that the air bag did not come out. i don't know if there is an air bag inside the vehicle. i could not catch my breath and i tested out my seat belt and realized it does not lock when breaking. it is actually lose the whole time i am driving. this is not safe for me or a passage that i have in the car. tested out the passage side as well and it is the same thing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle shut off completely when the vehicle was locked or unlocked with the ignition switch. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart and that a security warning indicator flashed after the vehicle shut off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 176,000.

Steering wheel got locked i tried with different keys even a new dealers key and it still didn’t unlock . it was parked

When i took my car in 2015 to the paddock chevrolet dealership in kenmore ny, my battery was replaced. this caused the cd changer to no longer work. it is still not functioning, cds wont eject and all it does is make a clicking sound.

Key falls out of the ignition since i got it a year ago i have replaced 02 sensor ac compressor and a water tank. it was acting like it wasn’t getting fuel like losing power and then i killed it went to start it the next day and it won’t crank it will turn over and act like it wants to run but it dies

There are two issues with this equinox. the first, is the key sometimes locks on the ignition and i cannot turn the vehicle on nor turn the key - it completely locks leading to anxiety and frustration because it will take several attempts at trying to put the key in or even trying to pull it out of the ignition. this has been an ongoing issue since we first bought this vehicle. the second issue is the back door/hatch of the 2005 equinox does not open/unlock. the only way to access back area is to lower back seat and climb to back area. vehicle waswas stationary when we first noticed problem. lots of complaints online about others having the same issue. why wasn't this issue made into a recall issue? why do i have to pay $150-$200 (according to some complaints online) or more out of my own pocket to get this issue resolved? i can't even sell the vehicle because i disclose these issues to potential buyers and right away they get discouraged and walk away. what am i supposed to do with this car now?

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph and turning on curve too fast, control of the vehicle was lost. the vehicle swerved left and right ultimately coming to a stop after crashing into a tree. the air bags failed to deploy. during the impact the contact head was hit on the windshield and abrasion to the knee were sustained. medical attention was not sought. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. the vehicle was destroyed. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that she bought the vehicle used back on 02/2019. the drive shaft fell out of the vehicle on 07/2019 and an independent mechanic deemed the vehicle undrivable on 12/23/19. the contact called the state police for vehicle fraud an dwas still waiting for a callback. the contact also contacted county attorney general an received no assistance. the contact was referred to the state's attorney general's office. the manufacturer had not been contacted yet. the dealer m c's auto sales 1343 connellsville st, lemont furnace, pa 15456 (724) 438-0191 stated there was nothing they could do about itand refused to refund the purchase. the dealer tried to repocess the vehicle the next day but was unsucessful. the failure mileage was 114,000.tf

My key to my car won't turn. and when you do get it started by hitting it the key falls out while driving. this is my third time replacing it but saw there's been recalls for the lock ignition switch for this model. it's started happening again a year after i last replaced the lock ignition switch.

My under hood fuse box went up in flames while driving on a back road in my home town. i was doing 45 mph when then truck shut down without warning. i at first thought was the fuel pump went. when i opened my drivers door i could smell something was burning. i pulled the hood release as i exited kindly down and looked under the truck did not see and smoke. i then went and opened the hood and noticed the under hood fuse box was on fire and was being fueled by the battery i rash to the back and grabbed a pair of pliers to discuss connect the battery. i feel this is a huge issue because i had to call 6 different junk yards some the parts were already removed and others did not have all but had one of them and a couple the parts were melted and burnt.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving 24 mph on an exit ramp, the vehicle inadvertently drove off the side of the ramp and crashed. the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the contact. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact sustained minor injuries to the head and hips that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a tow lot. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a field inspector was sent to inspect the vehicle. the contact was awaiting the inspection results. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure mileage was 140,000.

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.

Vehicle will stall during operation or at idle. tsb 05539 covers this issue for earlier vin numbers. this needs to be expanded to include additional vin numbers for later production effected by the same problem.vehicle will restart after several attempts, but may fail again in as few as five minutes or run as long as an hour.

Takata recall: i bought my chevy equinox in august of 2017, since taking it home it has had a lurching problem when driving or when stopped at a red light. it lurches forward and backwards like a bull trying to throw you off. i put new brakes on every 3 months because my brakes do not work even when brand new, and when i press the brake the car won’t stop, or the brake pulses and vibrates. the cars gear shift sometimes gets stuck in drive when trying to put it in park. when trying to drive and the gas is pressed you hear a grinding, and the gas vibrates. i’ve had to abs sensor replaced 4x, o2 sensor 3x new brakes every 3 months, new tires every 6 months, regular oil changes, it’s had it’s valves replaced, it’s had new brake lines, new shocks, regular alignments, it’s had a new catalytic converter put in. the cars rpm spikes to 8000 when doing 30 miles an hour through a small town. the wheel vibrates when on a highway abs light never comes off. t/c turns off anytime i make a turn. check engine light is i swear permantly on. . i’ve been told this can be a transmission and gear shift problem, but that all 3 of my regular mechanics call this problem the ghost problem, because they can’t figure it out and always tell me to not drive it that it’s not safe to drive but it’s my only vehicle and i am 5 months pregnant and cannot afford a new car right now. this car is unsafe and needs to be evaluated.

Right when i left the dealers lot, it needed a new head gasket, intake gasket coil pack, and a thermostat. luckily the dealer paid for that. since then, i noticed when slowing down for a stop sign, if there's a slight bump in the road, it feels like i'm running over a boulder. while slowing down most times, the front end of the vehicle seems to bog down about an inch, was told maybe a motor mount? rpms always bog up and down for no reason like it's trying to accelerate on its own. a few weeks ago my air bag light came on indicating my air bags won't deploy when needed. a couple weeks later the rpms bogging and front end bogging downward became more constant, then my speedometer randomly will go to 0 while in motion, then a few minutes later will work fine. rpms seem to be working normal when the speedometer is working normal. the other day, while braking, of course.... the boulder feeling while braking, front end bogged downward, rpms went ridiculously high between 3-4 back and forth erratically, and the speedometer went to 0.. all that happened at once, made me officially realize, it has to all be a connected problem. then i found this site, with so many people having these same issues, for so long.. how in god's name is this pos not recalled?? i can't even in good conscience choose someone to die by selling this thing to them, i still owe so much money on it. there's so many stories of people randomly steering, and accelerating full throttle in various directions and any given time. what demonized transformer of a vehicle did i buy? how are these things still on the road? how many people have to die before chevy owns up to this deadly hunk of metal they sold to us? please recall asap. i literally can't sell it to anyone. it's going to kill someone! at this year, there can't be many more on the road since they keep crashing. recall the ones that are left. *tr

100000k miles and the transmission locks up huge problems with wheel bearings and problems with abs system

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence and later to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a radiator flush. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 171,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving 35 mph and driving straight preparing to make a right turn, the contact crashed into the front quarter panel of another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the head and ankle, which required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent lot. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000. *dt *tr

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.

Over heating. heat blowing hot and cold and ignition switch issues

Have had major engine trouble. head gaskets needed to be replaced at purchase two years ago. i was driving down the highway two days ago and my low oil light came on and my engine began failing. i was able to drive it to a mechanic. the codes ran indicated a thermostat problem causing the engine to burn oil. the pistons inside the engine broke. he indicated it could have been from the head gasket issues. i have read consumer complaints that others have experienced the same issues. in addition, i personally know two people with similar models who have had the same problems. the dealership who i purchased the vehicle from told me to call general motors because they are aware other consumers who have had the same problems as me. a mechanic informed me that if i were to continue driving my vehicle, my engine will lock up while i am driving down the road.

My key comes out of the ignition no matter what gear it is in. the vehicle just suddenly stopped running as i was accelerating from a stop sign on a city street. i am now unable to start the vehicle. the key is also tough to pull out sometimes.

Our chevrolet equinox 2005 is shifting hard down shift and upshift but doesn't show any recalls on them which there should since there is problems and another vehicle someone else owns is a chevrolet equinox 2008 model is also shifting hard it's a seriuse problem it could cause a wreck due possibility something locking up on it also at times when you try and start it the starter trys to stay engaged have to try several times before it starts right please check into the issues before some gets seriously hurt please!! also theres been electrical issues on windows and also theres leaks from oil not for sure if it's a engine issue or not but it could get check to please check all on the chevrolet equinoxs please before something seriously happens to someone or us it happens when driving it anywhere

Drove vehicle to a store, while inside an electrical fire started underneath fuse box while the vehicle was parked. fire men stated vehicle was attempting to start itself without keys and without being on. headlights n dash remained on and vehicle began to smoke very badly, wouldn't quit until battery was disconnected and needed to be extinguished. electrical fire progressed to dash and melted wiper shifter off.

Acceleration is weak, possible fumes and emissions

Pulling into a parking space the vehicle came to a stop in the parking spot, as the driver was getting ready to put the vehicle in park, the engine revved up, the car jumped a curb/sidewalk and crashed into a building. a person that was there to clean the windows, went to the vehicle to try to get the driver out and reached into the car to put it into park, the engine revved up again but it was at rest against the building. the driver at this point had their feet together in front of the driver seat not on any pedals and hands together in front of their face. the man put the vehicle in neutral and set the parking brake. the vehicle was declared a total loss.

I was driving my 2005 chevy equinox on a mountain road like a do three days a week and all of a sudden the check engine light starting flashing and another light came on on the dashboard and the car would not accelerate. i immediately stopped and called aaa to tow my vehicle. i bought this vehicle brand new and i have never had any major problems with it. i have kept it serviced and it is in excellent condition. i had a mechanic hook my vehicle up to a computer to diagnose what was wrong with it and the code that came back was that the head gasket needed replacing. my mechanic said that the chevy engine that i have in my equinox is known to have an issue with the head gasket where it goes out with no warning and for no reason. chevy knew about this issue but failed to recall the vehicles with these engines and did not make consumers like me aware of this issue. i should have been informed of this problem so i had the option to either purchase a different vehicle or trade my vehicle for something different but i was not given that choice because chevy failed to make me aware of the problem with my engine and all the other consumers that have this same problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. all the air bags failed to deploy. the contact noticed smoke coming from the radiator. the vehicle was towed to xtreme color inc. in kansas city, ks 66102; 913-281-0830. a police report was filed. the contact sustained a neck and back injury that required medical attention. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 146,500.

Been having problem with head gasket these 2005 equinox head gaskets been blowing because of the 3.4l engine cant keep it from over heating replaced head gasket and it went again chevy new about this problem its in the chevy dealership bulletin this is bad for the consumer they should not be allowed to sell a truck with bad head gaskets its just a lemon. been having over heating problems since i had this car its just rediculous. it over heats while idling. changed 2 head gaskets water pump thermostat all hoses etc temperature sensor flushed the vehicle 5 times still no help . this vehicle is also known for having trapped air in the lines as well. please stop letting chevy sell these equinox there just a lemon.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the sun roof was leaking. as a result, there was moisture, mold, and water on the front driver and passenger sides. in addition, the left turn signal functioned intermittently and the radio and air conditioner failed to function. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

I just read thru some of these complaints ans it seem that chevy is having the sane thing happen when its coming to this 05 equinox. i just got car about 4 months ago and its going thru the same thing. im being told its my gaskets but its showing no signs that its blown. im so frustrated because the 90 days is xpired and i cant run back to the dealer where i purchased it from. and now to find that chevreolet is not even acknowledging that fact that this is going on with a vehicle created by them. this is so unfair to consumers who spend the money to get the car but cant even get the proper response from the company for this issue. i would like to know just how many complaints does it take for chevey to respond to this, i know i counted at least a hundred...i know we take changes when by a used car but at least do a recall on this because it to many people purchasing this vehicle unknowing what problems they will have ahead of them...

My 2005 chevrolet equinox. while accellerating at approximately 20-55 mph, started making vibration/clanking noise while driving down the i estate around7/5/2015 mileage around 245,000. the failure recurred multiple times and at different speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing . mechanic determined that the center support bearing needed replaced. part was purchased at autozone as a kit package two weeks later by vehicles owner within days after repair the driveshaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and still is owners daily driver approximate mileage to date is 262,000

When inserting key into the ignition, the key has turn but not completely cranked becauce it would jam. this has happened very seldomly since 07/04/2015 appromimate milage at the moment of initial incident estimated at around 230,000 original miles.however the whole front wheels and steering column lock up sometimes at the turn of key. steering column locks up and u cant turn the key almost likeit dont fit because its the wrong key. keys can also be removed during operation. the vehicle can drive with no keys in the ignition and be then placed in park with still no keys in the ignition. the key once placed out park, easily slides in and out of ignition.

Airbag light randomly cuts on during use of the vehicle. it can randomly turn on automatically when ignition is turned on during initial powering up of vehicle before driving vehicle as well.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and the service engine warning light randomly flashed. the dealer was notified of the failure, but the diagnosis was unknown. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 98,857.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop and accelerated. as a result, the contact crashed into a side walk damaging the tire, the radiator and the front end and of the vehicle. the contact did not sustained injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic lot. the failure recurred twice. vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

I purchased a 2005 chevy equinox in may 2015, i have had my normal or changes, every couple of months i have to put 5 quarts of oil is in, the low oil indicator never came on. so now my engine has locked up and i have to get a new engine. i didn't know that they had so many issues with the oil consumption with the used chevy vehicles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle made a vibration motion. the failure recurred multiple times and at different speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic determined that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

When driving and hit the least little bump you can hear something toward lower right as if it was something to do with the steering like something from the steer wheel up under neath the hood where the steering is hooked up to

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. also, the gear shift selector could be moved out of the park position without the key being placed in the ignition. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v302000 (power train). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,349.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the head gasket on the engine fractured causing the engine to overheat and water flooded on the engine compartments. the vehicle was taken to be repaired but the details were unknown. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 84,000. updated 04/14/16*lj consumer stated there has been 29 complaints regarding this problem and manufacturer should stand by this problem. updated 05/31/18*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact stated that the failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven at 50 mph or higher. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical motor that was connected to the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Liftgate power lock doesn't work. no manual way to open. unable to replace tail, brake or turn signal lights unless liftgate is open.

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, ultimately it goes away, totally scary because i live in a school zone, and on more than one occasion there were children at the crosswalk when the fault occurred, i don't know if gm is aware of this problem, think we're going to be switching to ford vehicles from now on, this is totally not good! then on another occasion i missed the stop sign and had to drive over the curb because the brakes gave out, couldn't avoid it, had to go on the curb to stop, going about 20 miles an hour! it's been like this for about 4 months already, got the front driver side wheel hub/sensor replaced, but after a few days, the fault recurred, the abs and the t/c light turn on, after reading similar stories i'm reluctant to put any more money into this problem, apparently, the " the pig-tail harness" fix seems to be the go-to method for the fix, will be doing that soon myself! please gm corporation do something before someone get's hurt!

Vehicle will not start. problem with pcm? ignition switch, less than 30,000 miles, will shut off while driving and will not restart. after sitting for more than 30 mins or longer start/ no start never know!!! other electrical problems with intermittent dash display, door chimes and theft system, contacted g.m. and not willing to address problem ....wave towing fee, dealer familiar with problem ,but not exactly sure at this time what problem is or how to fix....want to throw $ at it till a cure is found. very dangerous in traffic and especially with auto trans....have children in car alot when prob happens...what do i do!!! always garage kept also! not a problem wih battery or fuses...electrical problem!

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment as the vehicle lost power. the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact was cncerend for their safety. the contact also mentioned that there was excessive smoke where the police department required closing the road due to it being unsafe for other drivers to drive. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the head gasket and crack cylinders needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 119,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the headlights illuminated independently and caused the battery to drain. in addition, the contact heard an abnormal noise while using the turn signals. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure millage was 212,000.

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 foot. when it does this; there are no actual brakes. the vehicle continues to move forward until you pump the brakes more than a few times to get them to stop the vehicle. this is very scary! i have almost ran into many vehicles while attempting to stop. this problem should be addressed immediately as i am not the only one having this issue based on the hundreds of complaints i have read! i can no longer afford to keep putting money into this vehicle! something needs to be done!!! the date of occurrence is a guess, but i do know it began last summer.

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 difficult to reverse upon the change in weather. the vehicle was not repaired and the dealer was notified of the various failures. the manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no remedy. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 201,765.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel would indicate low fuel economy and the vehicle would begin to slow down. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic control module (ecm) had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000. updated 05/03/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired twice but the failure recurred. the vehicle would fail when driving under 25 miles per hour or at a stop. updated 11/21/2017*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving 45 mph, the key fell out of the ignition independently and the vehicle continued to move forward. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while parked, the vehicle was not able to start and various warning lights illuminated. in addition, there was water leaking from an unknown location on the passenger side. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine control module, brakes, windshield, and electronic power steering needed to be replaced. the contact also received an unknown notice from the manufacturer to have the ignition switch replaced for free. the contact mentioned that the engine control module, brakes, and windshield were replaced, but there was still water leaks from the rain. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. when the ignition was turned to the on position, the key would continue to click to the on position even after the vehicle was turned on without being prompted. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while at a stop light, the transmission malfunctioned and the vehicle would not drive. approximately ten minutes later, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

After shut car off, key gets trapped halfway in the ignition cylinder- would not let go of the key, nor would let me push back in to start the car. called roadside assistance twice when this occurred as i was away from home; they basically couldn't do anything other than try playing with it until it let go. when it happened at home, i left car alone with the keys halfway in ignition in driveway and it let go of the keys hours later. when dad borrowed the car, he used plyers to remove key. appears to be a problem with ignition clenching key spontaneously with no remedy.

You can't always turn the key it just wont turn you have t keep trying and hope you can get it to turn. thought it might be the key so i tried the other key that came with the car same thing some times it will work and other times you have keep trying and the key will come half way out of the ignition

As i turn the ignition to start the car, smoke comes out of columns between column and steering wheel

When i am driving my equinox and have to stop for a light, it will run hot and i have to pull over untill it cools off and the temperature needle goes back down. then when i turn it off, the fan continues to run for about 5-10 minutes until it cools off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly hesitate and jerk when slowing down. also, the check engine light would come on and the vehicle would suddenly shut off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fluids in the vehicle. the failures were remedied but eventually recurred. the contact also indicated that the key could not immediately be removed from the ignition switch and the engine could not be turned off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

The first time my 05 equinox overheated on me was when i was getting ready to party on a hill and it overheated on me then we replaced the radiator and the wires in my vehicle then took it to nissan and they said that pitts broke my purge valve and tried gluing it back so they fixed that and told me my vehicle was fixed and that it wont overheat on me again well on my way home, i wasnt even 10 minutes away from being home and it overheated on me and anti freeze was all over the ground nissan told me it could be my head gasket but they weren't for sure but they said since i let someone else fix my car they weren't going to pay for my vehicle to get fixed but i called the other people that fixed my vehicle said they never touched my purge valve and if they did they would have fixed it

Pcn went out and some of the models are on recall and some are not. my car is not part of the recall and i dont know why.my call is dead will cost 800.00 to fix. no one is able to tell me why .

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle made a loud abnormal noise and the engine stalled. the vehicle was not able to restart. the failure recurred on one other occasion. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition key needed to be replaced or repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Check engine light came on. mechanic had off and on for 3 weeks, unable to find cause. dmv issued wavier on 4/9/2015 so that we could get renewal tags. took to another mechanic who was recommended by first one. they replaced r&r canister purge solenoid and the wiring harness on 6/22/2015. the light stayed off for a couple of days. we returned to mechanic. picked up on 6/29/2015, light stayed off until 7/2/2015. we are supposed to return to mechanic on monday due to this being holiday weekend.

My family with a newborn and i was going to get ice cream at a establishment. mind you it was a very hot day, and upon leaving we couldn't leave because the key wouldn't turn over. the key was stuck in the lock position only. i believe the ignition cylinder isn't any good.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while the vehicle was parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Engine was running with vehicle in park, and i was able to pull the key right out of the ignition with no resistance. ...updated 07/30/15 *bf the consumer stated to disregard the complaint. the issue was a worn key, which was replaced. updated 08/06/15*jb

Bad ignition switch

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle's door opened independently without warning. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Power door locks stopped working along with the rear hatch lock. unable to open the rear hatch. dealer wants $1800 to repair.

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 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 of this problem. no matter what i do, it still causes problem. and i am a pa certified inspection mechanic. i've never seen such a poor brake system in my life. i have replaced the front rotors and brakes 4 times now, and probably will have to replace them again in august of this year, 2015 when my state inspection will be due. the joke of it all is that the rear brakes are still the original brakes and stand at the last inspection at 8/32. this tells me that the brake distrabution equilizer is not working. all my stopping power is on the front brakes. my equinox is 10 years old.surely by now the rear brakes should have been replaced a few times. there is only 38.300 miles on this vehicle now and it looks like new. i take exceptionally good care of my vehicles. every 3000 miles the oil and tires are rotated, and everything else is inspection by me. i was going to buy a 2015 equinox, but was torn away by the delay's of chevrolet on these problems. in the end, these vehicles should be recalled and the entire abs system should be completely re-examined and repaired. finally after 3 years, i now got a new ignition and 2 new keys. ya. thank you !!!!! if i have too, i will make a video on this, as i did the ignition switch and send it in.this is not the first time for the brakes its been happening for years and its on going.

Take key out and engine does not shut off. *tr

Check engine like on. engine temperature too low causing the heat not to work. replaced thermostat and seals.

Seat belt light is on when driver is buckled, abs and traction control light came on, replaced brakes and front drivers side wheel bearing, bearing was previously replaced 3/2014. have had to replace wheel bearings and struts in the front about every 6 months. just replaced front passenger side in 3/2015. today same noise coming from front end, need front passenger side bearing replaced after 2 months.

Head on accident into ditch, airbags did not go off

Key comes out of the ignition while the car is running, can take the key in and out out of the ignition while the car is driving, does not turn the car off. also sometimes the steering wheel does not lock and prevents you from being able to start the car.

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 noise when making right turns but not left turns. previously before these problems arose, the apparent issue of the electrical system and its functioning parts(power doors, windows etc.) were malfunctioning, including the radio. at the initial purchase of the car the only seemingly harmless thing to mind was the sticking of the ignition switch at times. to date, the car is not able to reverse from parking position, and has a new issue of locking up totally and not able to engage forward. the car is not able to be driven and when searching for cheaper insurance (byvin) we were immediately, under no uncertain terms alerted that the car was unfit to be insured. this was told and sent in written form to us from a reputable insurance agency. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

I went to get my inspection sticker and received an safety/emissions recall sheet of paper indicating that i might have a problem with this defect number: 2529, engine family:5gmxv02.2025, emission problem: some engine control modules or power train control modules have potentially damaged integrated circuits. this may cause the egr system to malfunction or cause the fuel pump to turn off or the turbo system to malfunction. this is exactly what a mechanic has told me about the egr system. if you could please let me know what i can do about this issue as soon as possible and if it is covered or if i can get it repaired at no cost to me. i have only owned this vehicle for 1 year since march 1, 2014. i'm the second owner. *tr

I have been in contact with chevrolet on this. this auto has a branded title and has a faulty ignition switch. the key comes out when the car is running. we did not own the car when it was damaged so i don't know what caused that accident. i do know that there was very little damage to it. they are telling me they won't cover replacement of the switch because it has a branded title. i feel this says that my life is not as important and the person with a new vehicle. i have always been a chevrolet person and have had brand new ones so this is very disappointing to me. can anything be done about this? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who indicated the a computer in the engine malfunctioned. no further information was available. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who indicated that the computer in the engine malfunctioned. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

The front lights on the car comes on at night when car is parked in the driveway, not being used by persons. this car may not start in the morning because the battery maybe dead, due to lights coming on by it self. we had the defective switch replaced in the past week, and that's when the lights started to act up. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the head gaskets blew on the vehicle. the failure occurred and the vehicle overheated and stalled. the contact stated that the water pump had been changed prior to the failure, but did not correct the problem. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was determined that the head gaskets failed. the failure mileage was 115,000.

On 2/17/15, i, along with 3 of my children, were driving along the roadway at approx. 7am. as i went around a minor bend in the road, the vehicle pulled hard to the left slamming the driver's side into the snowbank around the guardrail. it continued moving forward as i attempted to apply the brake and lightly move the wheel to get us back into our lane. the vehicle pulled to the right and as i tried to straighten it up, i was sent into a spin until the rear of the vehicle slammed into the snow on our side of the road, bringing us to a stop. no air bags deployed & as i tried to pull away, i realized the vehicle was not on. it had shut itself down. i had my brother look at it & test drive, he found nothing, so i assumed it was a 1 time event and proceeded to use the vehicle. on 2/22/15, my nephew and my daughter used the vehicle to go to town. he got less than 3 miles from home, heading down the mountain, when he realized there was little to no steering. he looked down & saw that once again, the vehicle had shut itself off. he too ended up crashing. luckily he was able to get it to the opposite side of the rd, into the snowbank just before a semi went speeding by. again, no airbags deployed. it concerns me with the massive recall that i found online, that this vehicle is not on the list, but many ppl seem to be having the same issue. luckily no one was injured in our incidents. but these vehicles are not safe & should not be on the roads in this condition. we were very fortunate that both incidents were during a clear spot in traffic. now the vehicle site in my drive because i do not trust that whatever they do will fix it & i cannot in good conscience pass this death trap on to anyone else. i contacted gm hoping for a bit of help & perhaps an investigation into the safety of the vehicles, but they refused. *tr

In the past the transmission has quit when driving on the freeway, now the steering locks up when driving. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart and resumed normal operation. in addition, the key would release from the ignition switch whenever the vehicle was in motion. on several occasions, the ignition key failed to release from the ignition switch. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

I purchased the equinox about 3 years ago and it had 1 prior owner. since purchasing the vehicle the battery has been replaced 3 times.. i have had several issues with start up. and recently i have noticed that the car is not shifting properly. on my way home from work last week it felt like the car was just not running properly, i ended up stalling on the highway at a very dangerous intersection.. when i finally it home it stalled again in the driveway.. i'm really having a hard time understanding how this vehicle has so many issues and there have been no recalls! i work hard to pay the bills i already have and really cannot afford to keep fixing thing or pay for a new vehicle.. please tell chevy to pull their heads out of their butts and try helping some hard working folks instead of trying to kill them! *tr

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 leaks in the back. lift gate hard to open and molding around front windshield is coming loose. i have 65k on this truck. there is no way this truck should have this many problems. i feel unsafe in this lightly used auto. *tr

I tried starting car several times and would not start. pumped the gas pedal while trying to start and finally started. this has been an issue for several months now. had the fuel filter changed and still have the same problem. i have read several forums where there is a recall on my vehicle concerning this matter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. the contact mentioned that the key released from the ignition cylinder while the vehicle was in motion. also, the contact mentioned that a strong odor of fuel emitted from the ventilation system. the dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 88,000.

Car overheated going down the interstate (about 65 mph). blew a head gasket, fixed that. then overheated a week later while in town driving (about 45 mph) blew a head gasket again. *tr

When i would try to start the car the starter would stick and just keep turning over and over, and would not start, when i finally got it to start i would be driving down the road the rpm's would shoot up between 3 and 6 and drop to 0 in a matter of seconds and everything in the car would shut down, this is while i am driving down the road in the middle of traffic. i had to pull over and set there until it decided to start, sometimes it took awhile and others it would start right up. this has happened over and over to many times to count, this car is very dangerous, i could have been hurt very badly. also the key would stick in the ignition and would not turn i would have to get out of the car and rock it back and forth in order for it to turn to start the car. i had everything possible done to this car that the mechanic could possibly think of, even a new computer and thousands of dollars later it is still doing the same thing. there is something really bad wrong with the car and it need to be fixed. i am tired of putting out money and it not being resolved. have paper work on all the work done to the car. more then 1 mechanic has looked at it and they are still scratching there heads! *tr

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 difficult to remove the key. the passlock light would stay on. the consumer owns 2 chevrolets with the same malfunction. after having the vehicle repaired the failure recurred. updated 9/28/15*js

Found key would not turn past 'off' position. after wiggling key finally turned on and was ok. after a few days found key could be removed while vehicle was running. several days later found key would not move switch to full off position. just found this site and see several other owners with similar troubles. looks to me like these switches are poorly manufactured and should be replace by gm at no or minimal charge to owners who trusted they were purchasing a top notch vehicle with a trust-worthy manufacturer. mileage at failure 90,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while park, the shift lever independently shifted into drive causing the vehicle to crash into the driver's side of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 166,000.

Water noise in dash for several months now. loosing antifreeze but can't find where. now the front windshield defroster does not work, only blows cold air. can become an issue when driving since windshield can fog up and you can't get rid of it with your defroster... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 65 mph, the transmission shifted gears even when the vehicle was placed in park with the key out of the ignition. the failure occurred multiple times. the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Ignition switch won't turn unless you wiggle it sometimes for 10 minutes. dealer says needs ignition cylinder replaced i have 5 keys none work. will cost $300-$400 to replace. i have had many vehicles 15 _ 25 years old and have never had this issue. it seems chevy will only be held accountable if someone dies. i am very dissatisfied with their accountability. i have read many of the same complaints but no help. *tr

Vehicle was hit on the driver's side at the front door. vehicle went right after impact at full throttle into a 12 ft ditch. turned 90 degrees out of the ditch,came out of the ditch, across a 4 lane road. front left wheel caught on a curb, vehicle still a full throttle with driver trying to brake. veered to the left, jumped a 2 ft ditch, went to the right, hit a 3 ft rock, knocked the rock into the ditch and car ended up on top of the rock. air bags did not deploy at this this. vehicle traveled approximately 953 ft at full throttle before hitting the rock. gm had replaced the ignition switch once under policy vehicle would not come out of gear when parked sometimes. even after replacing ignition switch we continued to have problems removing key from ignition. nationwide insurance has possession of the car and is paying an outside vendor to down load the data from this accident. gm was called an we got one phone call back about this accident a week ago. do have pictures and video from the accident scene. also have a diagram of the distances the car traveled while changing directions after being hit. best time to call is between 10am and 1pm as i drive a school bus and can not talk. or after 6pm to 9pm. *tr

I have been having this issue for a few years now. when i put the key in the ignition and go to turn key over, the key will not turn. i have to sit there and wiggle up and down and back and forth to get the key to finally turn so i can start the car. no one else can drive my car, because no one else can figure out how to get the key to turn over. also, my keys come out of the ignition while car is in the on or off position. i have been having this issue for over a year now. i have been following the recalls on the gm and chevy vehicles and believe i am having the same ignition issue as the other recalled vehicles. i have talked with customer service at gmc about this issue but they have not been able to help me. there has not been a recall on the 2005 chevy equinox yet. *tr

While driving at any speeds this vehical boggs way way down to approximately 250 rpms and then jumps back up. not safe for drivers that are driving behind me when it boggs down. i have contacted gm and have gotten the run around now for 2 years and have replaced a lot of parts to try to fix the problem all because gm said they can't do a recall because it was a model made during the government bail out program. why is this. the internet is full of people asking about the same exact problems i'm having and like all the other problems gm is having they are striving to cover this on up as well. *tr

February of 2014 i spent 1011.48 to replace a gasket between the engine block and the radiator, which i was told was made of plastic. this was suppose to solve the overheating of my engine, however the problem did not stop and i am being told that the heater core now needs to be replaced which will cost me another $800-$900. in all the complaints written by other owners this seems to be a common issue with the equinox. i have no heat in the vehicle, the front defrost only fogs the windshield and it consistently overheats which in turn activates the fan which i suspect will stop work soon due to overworking. this is my only means of transportation for me and my children and is a danger in the winter months. i honestly love this truck, but if this a common problem or recall issue it need to be remedied now. *tr

After stopping at a gas station, got in my car and automatically locked the doors before starting the engine. nothing happened when i turned the key. no sound other than a whirring under the hood of the car. i tried multiple times with no success. it was getting very hot in the car so i tried to open the door, and could not. i tried the manual "open" button many times and it would not work. of course, the windows are electric so they would not go down (there is no lever to roll them down). after approximately 15 minutes, it got so hot in the car i telephoned 911. as the officer drove up, one of the times i tried to turn over the ignition produced a very short success in turning on the electric just long enough for the radio to come on and the doors to unlock. we still do not know what the problem is, but expect it is related to an electrical part(s). i have been on the phone with chevrolet for almost an hour now. "[xxx]" still has me on hold (over 20 minutes now) for a supervisor (which i requested - twice) because he informed me they know of no way to open the door manually when the electric is involved. in fact, he said their "senior" repairman said he had never heard a thing like that happening to anyone before. "[xxx]" kept telling me to ask the dealership or the napa service center where my car is now of a way to escape the car. i kept telling him i had already talked with the dealership and their repairman told me it could happen the way it did to me, it is dangerous, and he knew of no way to open the door with it being already locked when the electric no longer works. i was extremely lucky, if it is the electric, the car did not catch on fire. i want chevrolet to make sure there is an escape out of the car when there is an electrical failure. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

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

Please note in order to try to avid an accident in which nardone electric truck,broadsided my driver side on a complete screpedown on my vehicle, and afterward after i left the expressway 93 n in boston ,15 minutes later after i stopped at a convenience store,my vehicle would not turn left or right only straight... *tr

I hit a pole and the airbags did not deploy, but i hit the pole a little off the center on the front end i don't know if that matters i'm very upset with this and i guess there's not much i can do my car was totaled. *tr

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 gage always says empty and i get less than 16 mpg. got in a car accident apr 2014, seat belt did not lock when i was rear-ended, my face almost hit the radio (intial reason for my call to gm-chevy line posted on their website today, looking for an answer as to why my ignition won't work properly and found out about faulty ignitions on my car) gm stated, after giving them my vin that my car is not included in the recall!!! what's really going on??!! after being accused of "blaming gm for my car problems", i asked for a supervisor and was hung up on. no joke. she also stated nhtsb was at fault. i'm sure they record all the calls. i ended up just calling the dealership and they scheduled my car for diagnostics for tue, 9/2/14. but they also told me that my vehicle is not included in the recall. well.....i'll pull my key out to show them how easily the key just comes out at any position, and then when the tech tries to start my car and can't, and is stuck in their garage, will my car be added then gm?? ?!!! i have so many issues i could go on and i see that so many others have reported numerous times and this is what is done to us? now i'm angry and afraid.

Tl* the contact owns 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the front passenger and driver side wheel bearings started to make a loud noise. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the bearings in the wheel assembly failed. the contact mentioned that the vehicle had been repaired an additional three times for the same failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Key sometimes won't turn, key can be pulled out of ignition while driving down the road, ignition will chew up or eat the key. *tr

The ignition on my vehicle literally eats my key. i have had to replace my key several times because eventually key won't start vehicle. also after wear of new key, the key comes out of ignition while vehicle is running. *tr

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 was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the ignition and middle drive shaft carrier bearing were replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. updated 10/09/14*lj updated 05/18/2015 *js

Sometimes it is hard turning the ignition switch to the on position - once there, the key comes out of the ignition switch while driving. *tr

Tried to come to a stop approaching an intersection, abs pulsated at brake pedal. brakes almost let my coast into the car ahead of me. symptoms continue to this day after many repairs. pulled abs fuse to disable abs to keep it from interfering with braking action.

In late june i started to notice a musty smell every time i entered my car. however after searching for the source i could find nothing as the smell continued to lingure and become worse. then when cleaning out the vehicle for vacation i discovered a buildup of water in the spare tire compartment, the padding between the body and tire was completely saturated with water. i have no idea how this occurred but quickly turned to the internet to search for a recall, only to find numerous complaints about the same problem with no answer as to how to stop the issue. *tr

Getting a very loud humming/growling sound coming from front of vehicle. starts when driving over 25 mph and gets louder the faster you drive. thinking the front rear end is going out. nothing but trouble with this vehicle. will never buy one again and don't recommend to anyone. sister also has an equinox and she has put in over $3000 to get it just to run. going to fix it fast and trade it in. chevy should recall this piece of crap. *tr

Key would not turn in ignition. ignition lock cylinder had to be replaced. *tr

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 experience the same thing, until the system disengages you cannot stop quickly. this happens at any speed. the dealership seems to have no solution to this problem. *tr

I've had my used 2005 chevy equinox for less than a year and have not had any problems with it until yesterday. i had driven 32 miles to visit a relative and parked the car for the rest of the evening. the following day, i went to take a ride with my family, and the reduced engine power and check engine lights went on and the car didn't want to drive normal. i did a diagnostic scan and p0700, p1125, p2125, and p2138 codes came up! *tr

2005 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to ignition problems. *smd the consumer stated she was able to remove the key from the ignition while the engine was still running. according to the invoice, there was an internal problem in the ignition cylinder tumblers. the dealer replaced the ignition cylinder. the consumer continued to experience problems, with the ignition cylinder binding up due to debris inside the cylinder housing. the lock cylinder was replaced. *jb

Sometimes the car will not start unless you push in the gas pedal. have seen on line a lot of other people have had this problem, and yet no recall? *tr

Front driver door will not open from the inside. *tr

Front and back windows fog up and defrost does nothing. visibility is severely limited and this creates very dangerous driving conditions. nothing helps to alleviate the issue. i have tried wiping the windshield, cleaning it, alcohol, rain x, defrost, hot air, cold air, windows down, windows up, sunroof halfway open, doing back flips and nothing helps. been happening for years. had numerous repairs under warranty starting 3 months, 3,500 miles after i drove it off the lot in 2005 and have spent close to $8,500 on repairs after warranty expired at 50,000. transmission dropped, a/c repaired 2x, solenoids & sensors replaced, windshield wiper leak, radiator replaced 2x, struts, calipers, now, amongst all the other issues i've had with this vehicle, the a/c-heat knob no longer turns, glove box lid just fell down one day b/c the latch suddenly broke, have to get my brake calipers & another wheel hub replaced for the 4th time, water still leaks through the map lights, i could go on. *tr

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 manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 146,645. updated 9/4/14*cn updated 12/18/2014 *js

I had trouble inserting the key in to the ignition. after inserted i drove the car to the store. when i turned off the car the key would not come out of the ignition. after wiggling the key around it finally came out of the ignition and the steering column locked. when i tried to put the key back in the ignition the steering column would not unlock. after several attempts the column unlocked and the key was able to be inserted and the car started. this has occurred repeatedly since the above date. *tr

While driving the car, the keys came out of the ignition. the car remained drivable. the driver pulled over, reinserted the key and continued on the trip. the key can be removed at any time. the ignition has been replaced at my expense but the car is still having the same issue. *tr

I wasn't involve in an accident its just my ignition has trouble starting from time to time, it acts as if it want to start then ill shut off i restart it & it just has a hard time starting. needing answers on what to do. *tr

Can not turn the ignition key. i have had the ignition cylinder replaced for the second time in the 2005 equinox. i was told that it was me and my problem by the dealer. *tr

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

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 later. the failure mileage was 90,000.

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 going on with chevy for the same issue that i am having with my chevy, why they won't fix it and cover expenses? please help! *tr

Water seeped in under sun roof, down front driver side roof pillar and then into car behind dashboard then dripped down into computer control device (where obdii unit hooks up) where it shorted out entire electrical system. i was going down a hill into town where speed is 45 mph and my sister in law was in car and we were heading to airport however engine just shut down. brakes and steering became really much more difficult to control. we coasted to a stop and after 15 mins car started up but with significantly diminished power so i drove into a service station where car stayed for next 2-days. i discovered what shut car down when i started squirting water onto roof at a car wash and water started dripping down onto carpet flooring but first it seeped into computer control unit. i waited out drying of unit and then drove home and applied a lot caulk to sunroof where glass meet metal/rubber. car exterior roof now looks terrible as caulk dried sort of a brown crud color (car is white) but no more (knock on wood) engine stalling when it rains or i go through a car wash. makes me very nervous when on road and in rain. *tr

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 the system times itself out. then the abs and tc lights on the dashboard illuminate. i am approximate $1500.00 into this issue at the dealership and still no solution. i have taken the car to my local chevy dealer and they can't seem to figure out the problem. they have replaced the cars fl hub assembly, multiple speed sensors, and the e.b.c.m. through changing all thing parts still no success. the car is currently there now for further diagnosing. *tr

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

The center drive shaft bearing has failed for the second time. once at 50,000 mile and now at 100,000 miles. costly to replace 800 dollars. this bearing could cause a severe accident an injury if not know why the vehicle is vibrating. *tr chevy says not their problem for parts to wear out. *tr

Have had to replace 2 ignition switches which resulted in car being towed each time. *tr

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 with another state inspection mechanic. they took the wheels off and the front hubs for the abs are bad this vehicle only has 34,790 miles on it to date. plus this will be the 5th set of front brakes and rotors that have to be replaced again.. and now, the abs system, or hubs. what ever is found when it gets taken apart. " nice " here we go again !!! *tr

Driving on freeway doing 70 miles a hour. key fell out of ignition and car kept going. pulled over and put key back in and found i could remove the key at anytime the car is running and i could put it in any gear with key pulled out after the car is started. *tr

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.

Driving down street cut off by semi ran into flashing sign with nowhere else to go. over half passenger front bumper was crushed radiator smashed, whole front passenger quarter smashed. car was undriveable but air bags did not go off. *tr

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 was repaired by the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 70.

When the car is in park and keys are out of the ignition the car still thinks the key is in the ignition or the car does not recognize it is in park. *tr the car is in park and key is out of ignition, you can still move the steering wheel without the wheel locking and the drivers side door lock does not lock when this is happening. sometime the steering wheel will lock and that is when the door lock works again. most of the time the steering while does not lock when in park or ignition is turned off. this is a scary issues with all current recalls of key locks and possibly not the car does not know the vehicle is off and locks are not working. thank you! *tr

Key does not stay in the ignition while the suv is in drive or being driven and also while it is in park, this is a major safety issue, in which i've complained to gm. upon contacting gm customer service to determine if my vehicle was apart of the recall for faulty ignition switches, i was informed that i would have to cover the cost to have repaired since the vehicle is out of warranty. *tr

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 train). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

I today just bought a used 2005 chevy equinox ls from a dealership in rochester,nh - ( owed car for only 3 hr ) once i pulled out of the driveway i realized that my car might be part of the 2014 recall on (keys) and i had watched the cnn broadcast where their showed driver who think their car might be part of the issue how it might happen in a controlled teat well i did the same thing while the car was in the breakdown lane just outside of the dealership heading home and i tried it with 3 light tug the car stalled i was able to restart the car as i was not going very fast ( only 5 mph) when i got home in my own garage i tried it aging while in a parked and it happened aging i repeated this 3 more time to ensure it was not a error on my part - i then called the dealership left a message about this as if it can getrepired - under my warrenty i like to do so as i have on my keyt climbing carbine i use for work as a food delivery guy i then called gm recall hotline and was bounce around to 3 different women who took my infor and told me my car not part of the recall so i cant get it fixed . . .as of right now but i can leave a message for nhtsa to get a recall on my car started *** 3 little tugs on the ignition switch for a 2005 chevy equinox ls (auto) and the car stalled out - while in park - and going 5 mph in a breakdown lane. *tr

Ignition switch has problems - the key will not go in at all, or partially goes in and gets stuck, goes in fully and gets stuck, or comes out while the engine is still running. currently the key will not go in rendering the car totally inoperable. the car is hard to start at times - it takes several tries to get it to turn over, even though i have regular maintenance done. the headlights may or may not go to high beam and the dash lights may or may not turn on at all. there is constant fluctuation. due to the countless complaints i have read with regard to the same problems i believe that this fact alone should mandate an instant recall. i am disabled and this is my only means of transportation to my doctors for frequent treatments the cost to repair my vehicle is not within my reach. *tr

Please note i have been complaining about this vehicle with other problems has bad front end parts .this time it was diagnosed with front end parts that could fall off front gears etc,i had just spent over $1000 on the front end .this vehicle is a piece a junk i want chevy to fix at their dealer for free here in mass at 617-2433-6025 my phone number. another one of chevy bonehead defects. my address is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr updated 12/9/2014 *js

The key fails sometimes to turn in the ignition cylinder, went to mechanic, ignition switch needs replacement. *js

The ignition switch in this vehicle is defective. the key may be removed from the ignition at any time, even if the car is running. the ignition switch may lock at any time so that the car may not be started. the ignition switch damages the car key causing the cylinder to be filled with metal shavings. this is an ongoing, well known problem. gm's answer is to clean and lubricate the ignition cylinder. this does not remedy the problem. *tr

I to own a 2005 chevrolet equinox which i purchased brand new, with only 34,400 miles on it to date. our car is very well taken care of and it looks as good as the day we took it off the car lot. i have the same problem with my car,you could remove the key without turning the ignition off and the motor is still running ,also around the ignition there is metal shavings .i now have worn out the second key and the ignition does not lock and when it does you cannot open it to start. so, i made a mark on the ignition where to turn the key off so i can start it the next time.the vehicle's both remotes do not work. i paid $65.00 for a new one at the dealership and now it does not work all the time. i lock the doors then, they won't open we have to use the key and hurry up to start the vehicle before the alarm goes off.i to had to replace the battery, but i chalk that up to age, also 4 sets of front brakes and rotors, 4 sets of tires and my vehicle only has 34,400 miles on it. being a pa. state inspection mechanie i concurr there is a problem with the ingnition switch and in my opinion a possible defect in the front braking system.i hope gm looks into the problem ...updated 06/09/14 *bf updated 06/11/2014 *js

I had to have my battery replaced today. my battery had to be replaced due to the ignition switch that is not completely turned off when i put the car in park. for a year or so i have been able to drive down the road and my cars key has been removable from the ignition switch. i have asked about the ignition switch before to my dealership over the years with no resolve. since the recall of other gm models during the same year my car was made recently i have read over these issues and my equinox is having the same issue. i do not have to put my car in park for the key to be taken out of the ignition switch. now my battery is being compromised due to it not completely being able to shut off. *tr

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the ignition key failed to turn. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 130,659.

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.

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 mechanic who replaced my front drivers side wheel bearing. drove home from there with the same problem. truck was brought to a 3rd and 4th mechanic who both admitted that there was a problem but nothing was being identified when scanned. called chevy who contacted the original dealer. we played phone tag for several days with no final response. the truck has not been driven for 2 months as i'm concerned for my safety and others after many near misses. was even pulled over by an officer who escorted me home. i cant continue to dump money into this vehicle that is almost 10 years old. i also cant understand why this has not been investigated when there are numerous complaints for the same thing through your website and a number of others. literally thousands of complaints. funny though that the recent malibu recall is having somewhat similar issues as i started to lose my taillights on a regular basis at the same time the abs system started acting up. could just be a coincidence but should still be investigated just based on the number of complaints and the trial and error fixes we are all receiving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that she attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to do so. additionally, she was able to remove the key from the ignition while driving without the vehicle powering off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. the current mileage was 72,000.

Was traveling on the interstate - had an accident and the airbag did not deploy - going approximately 65 - slammed brakes - got rear-ended and then rear-ended person in front of me - airbag never deployed. *tr

First while driving at approx 25 mph i hit my key ring and the keys fell out. the car continue to run i just put the keys back in to the ignition when i came to a stop. i have since found that you can start the car and then remove the key and all continue to run and work. also found that when i went to start the car the other day, once i turned the key to start it would kept running the starter. let me explain a little better, when i turned the key to start the car and then let go the car starter continue to run until i moved the key to the off postion. *tr

Key can be removed when ignition is not off . can and does fall out while driving vehicle no matter what gear the selector shift is in ( including park). *tr

Problems with power windows and door speakers. had read about issues with the wiring harness between the door and the frame. i took the rubber boot off to find 4 broken wires. i would imagine the other doors are similar. haven't ckd them as of yet. i have pictures if you like. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the key was erroneously removed from the ignition while the engine was active. the contact experienced the failure on multiple occasions and notified the local dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000....updated 12/09/15 *bf updated 8/21/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated the key would not turn in the ignition in any direction. there was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 04v302000 (power train); however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 168,000.

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, she erroneously struck the key ring and the ignition key released onto the console cup holder. the engine continued to operate without the key being positioned in the ignition switch. the contact immediately placed the key back into the ignition switch. the engine would operate at any given time without the key being permanently placed in the ignition switch. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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 wear out. so far nothing has happened when this occurs but i am petrified that the car will shut off which will lock up the steering, etc. i don't intentionally take the key out while driving, but what if it falls out? it's so loose in the ignition that it could.i know i am not the only equinox owner with this problem. i contacted gm when it first happened. their reaction was basically, "oh well, try a new key." i did, and the dealer ripped me off for a whole bunch of money to "program" keys that don't need to be programmed (i didn't find this out until a couple years later when i bought the next set of keys online and didn't need to program them.) now, i just buy keys on line when the old ones wear out. given the problems gm had with ignitions in this time span, i think this should be looked at closely. who knows what problems (deaths?) may have or will occur because if it. i have always been a bit afraid of this problem, and now am even more so. updated 06/09/14 *bf *tr

On trip stopped for gas,pulled key out only went 1/2 way. was stuck would not go in or out. could not turn key to start the vehicle.was waiting for service, heard the door locks cycle on their own, panic button on. then key would turn and vehicle would start. replaced the ignition switch as per the dealer. cost $587. this happened twice both times while trying to fuel up the vehicle. since the switch was replaced we have encountered this twice again and do notice excessive wear on the key. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the traction control warning light illuminated after the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 190,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the head gasket had failed. the vehicle was being repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage and vin was not available. *tr

Equinox was on a recall previous owner received notice ,i never did, i have been pursuing this matter for over 7 years,given to the run-around by chevy can at -1800-222-1020. *tr

Driving on smooth road at about 60 mph when the ignition key fell out of the ignition switch onto the car floor. the switch was still in the run position and i was able to reinsert the key into the switch. the engine did not stop and there were no warning lights. this has happened several times since. current mileage is 73500. i noticed i can manually pull the key from the switch at anytime. i have not tried to move the steering wheel while moving to see if it will lock when the key is out and the switch is in the run position. it does not lock when the vehicle is stationary and the switch is in the run position with the key out. i had the car into the dealer for a brake issue and in a follow up phone call brought the key issue to the service writers attention. she said to have a new key made by the dealer using the vehicle vin. i did not do this yet. i have three keys made by local hardware stores all with the same result. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the power steering and brakes failed. the contact crashed into a median and rolled over. the air bags failed to deploy upon impact and the power windows failed to open. a police report was filed. the driver sustained injuries to the neck and shoulder. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 32,000.

1st time, going down steep hill, could not stop vehicle, thought brakes died, had to use the hand brake to stop, just missed a truck by a foot, would of hit me on driver side. that was in 2012 had suv towed to robinson township, non gm dealer, they said it was the ignition sensor, replaced it, re-towed to gm dealer in moon township. they checked it out it was ok since sensor was replaced. 2nd time was in 2013, stopped coming down a hill again, no power again, called aaa they towed to gm dealer in moon township pa. again ignition sensor replaced and also some other wires burned which were all replaced. vehicle has around 33,000 on it only. *tr

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 they have. i was advised to take my vehicle to a dealer service technician and have them check it out. when asked what the cost would be, i was advised that would be normal service fees which is a waste of money since it would be cheaper to repair it at my mechanic without any dealer diagnostic fees. its definitely a manufacture defect yet no one will admit it. *tr

Went to start my car and the key would not turn. i jiggled it for a long time and it finally turned but the headlights wont work now. i looked on line and saw a few other have this issue. i cannot drive at night now. *tr

The ignition gets hung up and wont allow to start or move ignition switch to turn off unless you giggle it around. this problem is sometimes helped by going to the dealer and getting a new key. this wears out in a few months and the problem returns. *tr

I was driving my 2005 equinox lx with my two grandchildren when they noticed a smell of exhaust gases in the rear passenger compartment. this was with the heating system on and in its normal configuration. after stopping i checked the exhaust system for leaks and could not identify any immediately with a visual inspection. i opened the hood and noticed the pipe connecting the egr valve to the exhaust manifold was disconnected and emitting exhaust gas into the engine compartment and intake area. it appears that the weld on the pipe boss was cracked. this seems to have occurred prematurely. after calling the dealership for a new pipe i was told by the parts department the pipe was no longer available and i would have to obtain a kit which included the pipe and a new egr valve. my question was this ever considered for a recall item as the kit is $360.00. *tr

I bought this equinox in march 2013. whenever it rains i have standing water in the floor in the front and back floors. there is also moisture on the inside of the windows. i have seen online that this is a common problem. can anything be done about this? *tr

While driving i hear a whiring sound that varies with speed i am driving, then turns to grinding. take to independent garage (harlow tire) they replace r front wheel bearing. at cost of aprox $379.00. on may 3, 2013 i hear a similar sound, thinking the left wheel bearing maybe going i take back to same shop. it turns out it is the same one they repaired r front. they repaired at no charge. mileage at 2nd repair 121778.

Car will not start unless i change the rear brake fuse. when i change it, it continues to blow out..

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the engine warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage as 120,000.

It been in chevy dealer for repair hub replace wind in dealer refund cost. *tr

My center bearings were replaced about 3yrs ago thought it was a fluke though i had heard from many people that this was an ongoing problem. clunking began under my car again so i knew what it was. took it to the mechanic and the center bearings were broke again and the bearings and the back of the driveshaft also. the rear u joint was also broken. this is ridiculous as well as dangerous. i take good care of my car no running over logs in the woods or things of that nature how can this keep happening unless it is a defect or flaw in design.this time with the clunking my anti lock brakes were going off every time i stopped too.mechanic had a hard time getting the parts to replace apparently everyone needs them but chevy sees no problem with this. *tr

Not sure of exact first date clunking sounds under car took it in and the bearings that hold the drive shaft were broken. mechanic said never saw something like that on a car without any other damage and that when he checked with local dealer was told that it was happening a lot. i reported to chevy also and yet they said there were no problems. *tr

I was on the freeway merging into the slow lane when the car in front of me slowed so i put my foot on the brake and all i heard was grinding clunking no brakes suddenly my abs light came on and i had brakes. since then i have taken it to 5 different places, spent 300 + dollars to replace the sensors, 700+ dollars to replace all of the brakes and systems (the guy felt bad because the computer says nothing is wrong but he himself almost hit the wall because no brakes) clearly something is wrong over 2 years i have spent over 2 thousand dollars but still the problem persists. there have been numerous complaints on here and the dealers response to me "bring it in and for $105 we will hook it up and see what's wrong" so what i spend another thousand with the dealer and no solution. it has to be something the models on here have in common. why hasn't anybody looked into this. is it going to take someone being killed and channel 7 looking into this before something is done? last night my husband almost went into an intersection because he couldn't stop. i can't afford a new car if i could i would have gotten rid of it in 2011. *tr

Key keeps getting stuck in the ignition when trying to remove the key, after months of this and complaining bout it to carmax and them not finding a "problem" the key would no longer work, turn in the ignition. now the warranty has expired and i have to pay out of pocket for the repair. this is an issue with many chevy equionxes from 2005-2010. *tr

This vehicle is a joke, i already put money down on it and have only had it a little over 2 weeks. 5 days it was actually in my possession but not able to drive it much. the rest of the time it was at the car lots mechanic, it dies driving down the road, it is hard to start and sometimes won't start after 10 tries, it is shifting hard and not when it is necessary( down shifting when speeding up) and it has a horrible noise coming from the front driver side which the mechanic can't figure out. not to mention that the fuel pump will need to be replaced thanks to the fuel gauge not working properly... i feel like i just made a very costly mistake( i still owe 6900 on this vehicle... ) chevy should be ashamed of this vehicle and should be fixing these problems. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer. the dealer stated that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. the dealer replaced the fuel pump. the contact had no issues after the fuel pump was replaced. the failure mileage was unknown.

My chevy has a blown head gasket after only 112k. from what chevy mechanics have told me it's because of the faulty egr valve on the vehicles because gm failed to notify the owners of said vehicles to have them replaced. i've had nothing but problems with this car from the start. window motors have gone bad after only 45k miles, blown gasket, the non starting, no ac unless i'm traveling down the highway, having to pullover and stop turn car off and then back on to get the heat to kick on in the winter. i've contacted gm because of the mileage they refuse to do anything at all about it. the cheapest i could find for my car was 3000 to replace the gaskets. i might as well drop a new engine in the car for that but why pay the 3000 to replace engine for it to crap out once again! wander if i could put an 08 engine in it?? never will i buy an equinox again not in a million years. *tr

Bought a new 2005. 2 months after warranty went out the ignition messed. have to wiggle the key to get it to turn. two months later the heat/ac blower control switch went out. at 120,000 miles leaking lower intake manifold gasket, fixed that. 3 months later blown head gasket, found bad fuel injector while fixing that. 6 days after all that was fixed the pcm/ecm went out, still at shop as i type. wonder what is next. i have always owned gm products, but i believe this is my last one. i have been told by two mechanics that the bearing in motor will now go bad since water got in oil twice from leaking gaskets. 3 mechanics told me this motor is known for blown head gaskets and leaking lowing intake manifold gaskets. online there is talk of a recall on the pcm/ecm but dealership says no recall. *tr

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 resume normally and had been taken to four independent mechanics for diagnosis, all of which were unable to locate the cause of the failure. the front brakes, abs sensors and abs module were replaced. the problem persisted after the repair was performed. most recently, a technician informed the contact that problem could possibly be caused by an electrical issue. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

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 did not take the vehicle back to the dealer nor call the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 94,000.

I stopped at a gas station and shut off truck . got out and pressed twice on the lock on keyless alarm system . the truck locked but no honk . came out of gas station and tried to unlock truck with keyless system . nothing . had to use key to get in . put key in ignition to turn on and bing bing bing nothing . no electronics work truck doesn't do anything . *tr

Car started overheating and was diagnosed as a bad head gasket and repaired. after the head gasket was repaired the equinox started overheating again and this time it was diagnosed as a cracked cylinder head. the motor was replaced. the replacement motor lasted 3 weeks before it failed as well with the same diagnosis as before, a bad head gasket. i contacted gm. they offered no solutions, offered no help in repairing or replacing the engine. the car is dangerous to drive and they know the engines in the 2005 and 2006 (vin f) are bad engines suffering from a poor design. they didn't make the engines only for 2 years because they worked so well. numerous reports about the bad engines with gm's response simply to spend more money on a car that won't last past 100k miles. *tr

I purchased a 2005 chevrolet equinox lt on 7/20/2005 from graff chevrolet in grand prairie, texas and have never been notified of recalls ! i spents hours on the phone with gm's customer service trying to get assistance to no avail.. the gmpp didn't help me, just money i paid for nothing! *tr

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and decreased speed when traveling uphill. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the fuel pump would need to be replaced. the contact had replaced the fuel pump twice previously. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Problem with sway bar links, replaced twice. still problem with front end as chewed up tires...replaced struts,steering shaft,brakes front& back. front end and brake problems... cost me over $3500 to this point,plus head& rear seal gaskets... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the when attempting to start the vehicle, the key would become resistant to being inserted into the ignition. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the mechanic also stated that they felt the failure was related to nhtsa recall campaign id number: 04v302 (power train). the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. the failure mileage was 166,000 and the current mileage was 167,000. *tr

This vehicle take 4qt of oil ,but the book said 4.5 qt that will over fill dip stick show over a qt full check with part dept at chevrolet and was told that it only take 4qt with filter included other service manual also say 4qt with filter 'because of this different in manual capacity this has cause engine damage over the years. *tr

Blown head gasket at 101,000 miles. i noticed that coolant was disappearing and temperature gauge was slightly above normal. i mentioned this to the technician when i took the car in for an oil change. the technician indicated that the coolant was mixing with the oil and i should have it checked out by a mechanic immediately. i brought the car to my mechanic who diagnosed it as blown head gasket. *tr

Seems to be the same problems a lot of equinox owners are experiencing. blown headgasket w/ a price tag of 1800.00 to fix. *tr

Condensation water in headlights sometimes very bad,,,,, *tr

Cpsc: i12c0328a. 2005 chevrolet equinox. consumer stated that headlight lenses on various newer vehicles made from the clear plastic fades and becomes cloudy and is no longer safe. *ln

We had several inches of rain, i went to get in my car from work to go home and the car was an inch deep in the floor boards. i could not tell where this water actually came from. i was very upset, this was after 5:00 pm on a friday so needless to say i did not call insurance company until the following week. i had not left any windows down because it had rained all week. i spoke with a chevrolet dealer not the dealer i bought the car new from, they are no longer in business. he informed me that we needed to gut the car and dry it out first in order to determine where the water was leaking in at. i spoke with my ins. agent and asked would this be covered and she did not know. she called her state farm office and returned a call back to me. she stated that an adjuster in the office told her that my insurance would pay for the drying out of my car, but would not pay for the mechanical issue. i was given a claim no. i called the adjuster and she set up a rental car and told me that the check would be payable to me and i would pay the dealership. this was on a wednesday, on friday i received a call from the agent who stated to me that they would not pay anything because this vehicle was known for multiple leaks. i was told one thing then another. i was very frustrated and called gm to complain to them that it should have been a recall if this was an issue with this model. they were going to call me back and never another word from them. i explained to ins. and to gm, and also to the insurance commission that this was a hazard on the road due to the fact that the car was fogging up from inside and i had ice on the inside of the car due to cold weather.i would like to know if you can help me with this ongoing problem. i am sending all documentation regarding this issue. *tr ## vin passed ##

Vehicle developed a shutter when stopping and abs light would come on. this caused the car to take longer to stop. took the car to ase certified repair shops and they replaced the wheel hub and speed sensor. this did not fix the problem. what finally fixed it was replacing the jumper harness #15773652. i spent over $700 on this issue, because it was a safety problem. the mechanics did not even know to look for this problem, because there was not a bulletin issued by gm on this. the harness and install is only a $68 fix and i have had no more problems in over a year. i have read enough reports on the internet to know this is a common problem with the 2005 equinox. *tr

Carrier bearing on 2005 equinox totally gone. mechanic discovered that the driveshaft is bent which most likely caused the carrier bearing to wear down. mechanic said it is very difficult to bend the driveshaft unless the vehicle is in a major accident. i am the original owner of vehicle and it has never been in an accident. i have heard a thumping noise in the rear of vehicle when slowing down for the past 6 yrs. several shops and dealership were unable to diagnose the issue. *tr

I was driving at approx 35 mph approaching a curve in the road. i applied the brakes, the car fishtailed and slid sideways off the road, down an embankment. the car then turned heading in the opposite direction, i hit a mailbox, then a phone pole. the entire time my foot was on the brake but the car was not slowing and continued to accelerate. the car then went back up the embankment, hit another mailbox and continued down the road for a very long distance without slowing while my foot was on the brake. steering was not responding, the car kept accelerating. i put it in neutral, no help, then finally slammed it in park and put the emergency brake on to stop the car. *tr

From stopped position put car in reverse moved approximately 10 feet, stopped. car immediately moved in reverse at a high speed and hit a telephone pole, car is a total loss. total incident on videotape from security camera. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. additionally, there was a loud bang heard from the front end of the vehicle followed by a clunking noise coming from the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the technician stated the rack and pinion and steering shaft would have to be replaced. the air bag failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

I heard a rattling coming from under the car, so i took it my repair shop. he said it was a broken carrier bearing, and ordered the part. said it would be $550 for parts and labor. the next day he called and said he wouldn't be able to replace just the one part, but that the entire drive shaft might have to be replaced, for around $1200. very consistent with other owners' issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the contact had to continuously depress the accelerated pedal to start the vehicle, causing the engine to flood. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing however, the dealer was unable to identify the issue. the contact did not call the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 110,000.

My remote would not lock the doors. replaced batteries. it would lock and unlock once. then nothing. fuse blown. replace fuse. work once, blow fuse. took to dealer after 3 months of not being able to access my trunk space, you can't open from inside or outside without remote. a wire inside the passenger door had somehow been severed??? how does that happen. $685 to fix.... next huge issue: driving down road.. front end gone???? struts, links...$1100 car won't start ...have to give it gas, seen a lot of these with no idea what's wrong. well dealership says its fuel pressure sending unit, bad injectors... grand total to fix $2000.. in what world should a vehicle that does not even 100k miles on it have so many costly fixes......i looked on here to see if anyone else is having the starting issue.. seems to be a lot of people. *tr

Infrequently, without warning, this vehicle's transmission will abruptly down shift. the shift will happen as the vehicle slows and violently slows the vehicle immediately. infrequently this happens as i slow to turn to enter the on ramp for interstate driving. in the most recent case, the roadway surface was very slippery. i was just beginning a right turn and the transmission shifted violently. the rear of the vehicle began to swing to the right as the front tires immediately dropped their speed. this vehicle is not equipped with stability, traction control or anytime of anti skid accessories/options. the slippery road surface greatly magnified the effect of the unexpected downshift and resulting immediate drop in speed. until this event, the down shifting was so infrequent, i was only remotely concerned about it. my concern up until this event was more focused mechanical and not control ability. i quickly made an appointment with the gm dealer where the car was purchased. they assessed the problem and called me to advise, there is a transmission software update which gm recommends for this transmission. it is not certain it will fix the problem, but most likely it will. i was charged $180. to diagnose and reprogram. when i picked up the car i expressed my concern. gm apparently knows there is a program error which needs an update, and i am suppose to pay to fix the known problem? yet there is no safety bulletin for this known problem? i strongly pointed out this is known problem is a safety issue which can become a serious accident under the right surface conditions. the service adviser agreed with me, however stated to the effect, this software update is the repair gm authorizes. i feel this software update needs to be mandatory for older vehicles operated in slippery roadway conditions, even a service bulletin would help warn unsuspecting drivers. *tr

I was driving to the store when the glove box popped open and the contents came out. the striker bracket that holds the glove box shut broke off at the point where its attached to bolts. *tr

I was driving, hit ice, fish tailed, started to spin, went head first into the median, probably going 30-45 mph. after that we came to a stop, and were hit by a semi trailer traveling at approximately 45-60 mph. neither impact set the air bags off and we believe that it should have. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the head gaskets failed without warning. the dealer stated that anti-freeze leaked into the motor and caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 92,000. updated 02/20/13*lj updated 02/21/2013 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the gear shifter failed. the contact stated that she shifted into park and as she exited the vehicle, the vehicle began to roll away. the contact was knocked to the ground by the vehicle and sustained bruising to the ribs. the vehicle did not crash into anything. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 92,000.

With only 36,212 miles on this vehicle, there is now a rear head gasket leaking. now, as a senior citizen with a fixed income, i need to pay for this repair. it seems to me with this low mileage an engine should last longer!! poor workmanship!!!! i sincerely hope this information is shared with the manufacturer. *tr

Overall problem: the abs system kept kicking in at low speed stops and the abs/tc light came on it started out as an occasional abs sensation in the brake pedal, which got worse over a matter of a couple weeks. the times when this occurred, the braking was gentle` and gradual, so it was completely inappropriate for the abs to come on and my braking distance was increased. after the first week the abs/tc light came on and the problem occurred more frequently (example: at least twice on my 15 minute commute). after confirming that it was not a problem with my brakes, the dealer decided it was my wheel hub and i paid for that (expensive) replacement. the problem went away for one day, and then returned even more severely and i was concerned about being able to stop safely. after doing some research on chevroletforum online for others with this issue, we found that it was likely the "pigtail wire harness". this was confirmed by the dealer and replaced on that second trip. here's a link to the forum, in case you'd like to see what other's are experiencing: http://chevroletforum.com/forum/equinox-23/2006-chevy-equinox-lt-abs-traction-control-light-problems-41758/page3/. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the egr valve that was offered by the manufacturer would not fit securely on the vehicle. an authorized dealer was contacted in regard to the issue and the contact was advised to purchase the part elsewhere. the manufacturer was also contacted who advised that the part was previously recalled by the manufacturer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the windows were malfunctioning. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 91,000. updated 12/14/12*lj the consumer stated the driver's window did not work at all. updated 12/17/12

We purchased a 2005 equinox a few months ago and have only put about 1600 miles on it. we have been having problems with the engine getting hot, and the coolant being a strange orange-brown color and disappearing from the overflow tank. took it to a repair shop on oct. 2, 2012 and found out it has a blown head gasket. estimate for getting it fixed is a little over $1400, and more if the head is cracked. the repair shop informed us that this vehicle has a good engine and they are very surprised that it has a blown head gasket with only 85,700 miles. we're very disappointed seeing all the complaints of other owners having the same problem and that gm is not doing anything. we will be contacting them next, even though it won't matter. *tr

My equinox has trouble starting and it will turn over until you give it some gas, i've been reading on consumer reports and this is a common occurrence with most equinox's. i was at the grocery store the other day and heard the same problem with another that was parked some what close to mine as well. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed as the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted however, the vehicle was unresponsive to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the failure and advised the contact that the accelerator pedal position sensor failed. the vehicle was scheduled for repairs at the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 77,743.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox ls. the contact stated that while trying to access the rear lift gate, the locking mechanism malfunctioned making it impossible to open the liftgate from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired (or the vehicle had not been repaired). the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,000. updated 10/17/12*lj the consumer stated the electronic lock failed on the rear hatch. there was no way to open the rear hatch from the inside.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the contact heard a really loud grinding noise and the steering became very difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the carrier bearing needed to be replaced. the failure recurred six months later. the vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic and was awaiting repair. in addition, the contact mentioned that the front struts were defective, the front driver side power window failed, and whenever the vehicle was started it hesitated and fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 56,300.

As soon as the speed reaches 65, the wheels shake, i had tires replaced, new drive belt replaced and it did not fix the problem. as i read some of the problem the 2005 equinox were having it is the same thing.

While stopped in heavy traffic in a construction zone on i-80, car started to run very hot, fan kicked on and it finally cooled off. upon arrival home, coolant was low, my husband refilled coolant. called johnson motors and scheduled a check and oil change. johnson motors service performed a compression check and informed my husband that engine was damaged and needed replaced for price of approximately $6,000 dollars (wow). of note, in december 2010 header gaskets were replaced to a price of $1,200 dollars, i went on line to find multiple complaints from many equinox owners concerning the same issues of header gaskets going bad and causing engine damage. this vehicle has been on a regularly scheduled maintenance care schedule with only gmc service technicians. i am shocked that with regular oil changes etc that this happened. this situation is dangerous and really needs a thorough investigation. apparently the v6 engine used in the equinox vehicles is a problem engine that gmc is well aware of, time for someone to make a change. thank you. *tr

Was driving down the road and the engine stalled all the lights came on the dash. have been having major problems with the abs brakes when i pressed on them i had no brakes had to go off side of the road to stop so i wouldn't hit stopped vehicles. then the engine does not want to start back up after it stalls and the traction control light comes on. i've owned the car for 3 years and have had nothing but problems with it. i thought i bought a lemon but when i read other people and their problems with these cars it sounds like their all lemons!! *tr

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 already worn out. i've only put on about 1200 miles on them. *tr

My car a/c blows hot air unless i am travelling long distances down the road, heat sometimes does not work in the winter and i have to pull off the road, turn the vehicle off and then back on to get heater to work. also while cranking the car it doesn't want to turn over at times unless i stomp on the gas pedal. this happens around twice a week. freon is ok in my car and nobody can find the problem for a/c or the reason it sometimes won't turn over without giving it gas first. its highly unsafe to have an air temp door not work properly as it won't defrost during the winter and won't blow cold during the summer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while turning, she noticed that the vehicle emitted a loud noise from the rear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the dealer stated that they had to replace the rear differential drum. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 116,000.

Carrier bearing failed on chevrolet equinox. this appears to be a widespread problem with 2005 equinox. this is a potential safety issue that should be recalled and repaired by gm. *tt

Was going up hill lost power, sounded like car did not have muffler, got home and the hose going to headers was broken. took to get fixed said it had been redesigned and had to add new parts to fix cost 400 plus labor. if redesigned must be problem in more than one car. this is not right and needs to be addressed. *tr

Driving down the highway at about 55-60mph when the car dies. started running again a few seconds later but then died again. pulled over could not get it started, but started to smell something burning. popped the hood to find the main fuse box bellowing smoke, thankfully it was raining so i let the rain cool it down. i figured this was better than it eventually catching the entire vehicle on fire as my wife and 3 kids were in the car. after the smoke stopped, the car repeatedly tried to start itself without the key being present in the ignition. it eventually stopped doing this but the dash lights would randomly flicker in unison. all electrical components were still operational (radio, lights, signals, wipers, etc...) but again no key was present in the ignition. *tt

Rearend went out driving with my baby daughter in car, no warning whatsoever! just bought 6 months ago now i have a large loan and no car, will not buy another chevy. *tr

10-14-11 problems with abs light, followed by tc light coming on, followed by the car slowing or jumping forward when brakes applied, difficulty stopping. lost control of the car. slowed to make a turn on a 2 way road, car traveled over double yellows, off road, into a pull out area before stopping. luckily i was traveling at a very slow speed & there were no on coming vehicles. by stopping and turning off engine, lights would go out but come back on after about a mile. car would stall or jump forward, braking difficult. new brakes installed, problems continued. 10-26-11 took car back & had both front wheel bearings & sensors replaced. problems continue. 11-18-2011 car taken to chevy mech. & tested. they decided i needed the lf jumper harness & speed sensor replaced. 4 weeks ago: slight grinding sound from front wheels while turning. check engine & tc lights came on, stalling & braking problems. took car in for 100,000 service, drove 30 miles to my home. car ran perfectly. later the same day car ran fine for 2 miles, then abs & tc lights came on, began to lug down & stall, surge forward, stall. car stalling continually. towed car. mechanic is unable to determine what is wrong. tomorrow he will tow the car to the chevy dealer for evaluation. question for chevrolet and nhtsa~~my car is a 2005. i have researched this problem & realize that this is an on going problem with the equinox, a safety problem to myself, my family & other chevy owners & motorists. why haven't these vehicles been recalled, why has chevrolet been allowed to continue selling the equinox with this life threatening brake and t/c problem? scary. not only am i out money for trying to fix this problem but now i find out that apparently there is no fix to the problem! i own a vehicle i no longer feel safe driving, i have no idea when the car will decide to shift, stall, brake or not brake. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the engine off and the keys out of the ignition when the vehicle rolled backward. the driver side door was damaged as it crashed into the side of a parked vehicle. the vehicle came to a stop and was towed to an auto repair shop by the contact's insurance company. the contact was injured and was taken to the hospital. the police were not notified of the incident. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who advised the contact that they could not repair the vehicle per the manufacturer. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that in order for them to repair the vehicle, the contact would have to withdraw his claim. the contact was unsure of the outcome of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 73,047.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact was driving 15 mph when the vehicle accelerated abnormally and the crashed into an embankment. the vehicle continued to accelerate slightly as the contact depressed the brakes. the contact was finally able to stop the vehicle. the front fender of the vehicle was damaged and the radiator was busted and leaking. in addition, the transmission was shifting extremely rough. no one was injured and the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that they would further investigate the issue and contact him at a later date. the failure mileage was 78,000. ....updated 06/18/12 *bf updated 06/21/12

Vehicle has an engine miss, coolant is disappearing and was taken to repair shop. diagnosed as needing head gaskets. repairs to cost approximately $1700.00. this has happened to many other owners of 2005 chevy equinox's. *tr

Car doesn't start on first attempt. it tries, then even after i release the key it continues to start, like its stuck, i have to pump the gas to get it to start, and it acts flooded. i have spent close to $5000.00 dollars, brakes, wheel bearings, emergency brake. the front end began to feel very loose. the problem was that the struts prematurely failed and created a very dangerous driving condition. replaced mounts struts etc etc this car has been a nightmare i bought this car new out of the dealer. 2005 new problem steering wheel is making a grinding noise dealer is saying $1300.00 to repair it when does it stop gm / chevy needs to fix this cars at no cost. *tr

Egr tube cracked and leaks exhaust into car. dealer refuses to fix and stated instead of the part to fix this ourselves, (less than $100) we would need the 'updated' kit which was nearly $400 plus the labor to install plus and additional fee to 'calibrate' the new part. looking at over $750+ to fix this dangerous situation. nice way to scam money for your dealers! chevy needs to recall this! *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the abs and traction control warning lights would illuminate followed by a sever resistance in the brake pedal. the contact also noticed a squeaking sound coming from the front of the vehicle during the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where all four brakes were replaced. the current mileage wa 87,000 and the failure mileage was 3,000.

Violent shaking during braking. hubs replaced and rotors turned. told by mechanic that this happens to every equinox he has seen. *tr

Exhaust gas recirculation tube rusted and came apart. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the abs and traction lights illuminated and when depressing the brakes, the vehicle would exhibit a loud grinding noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that they would replace the brakes and a hub bearing failure. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer and they advised the contact that they would replace the hub bearings. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred several months later. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they offered no assistance. the manufacturer was later contacted and they also offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 126,000. the vin was unavailable.

The equinox failed to start up. i waited and tried to start it again and this time gave it a little bit of gas and it started right up. from my research this is an ongoing problem with 2005 equinox. *tr

This complaint is about my equinox, my air conditioner compressor, is bad also i have heard a noise sent the day i purchased the truck and the dealership can not tell me what it is. i purchased my chevy equinox 2005 (new) from the dealership. the truck has less than 55,000 miles, the mechanic told me i could not drive it ......because it would lock up- the engine.........it's costing me over a $1000.00 to have it repaired........(called the dealership to let them know of this problem....refused to listen........ i believe that this is an ongoing problem in these vehicles and costing consumers lots of money they should not have to put out.....please check into this and correct the problem.......make the consumers happy check out this website for more complaints on the 2005 chevy equinox www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2005/chevrolet/equinox/cooling+system. *tr

My 2005 equinox is leaking water into the interior of the vehicle. i get a lot of water collected in the spare tire area and a lot of water in the rear floorboards. since my driveway is on an incline it is difficult to tell where the leak is coming in at. i also have noticed the water drips out of the overhead lights when i brake. i have been to two different mechanics and they both have ruled out a sunroof drainage issue since the area is clear. i have seen quite a few complaints about the same problem i am having, and i am not sure what steps to take at this point since it is clearly a problem with the vehicle and not wear and tear. with numerous complaints why hasn't there been a recall since the issue is not an uncommon occurrence? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated the vehicle had smoke coming from the steering wheel. when the failure occurs the windshield wipers stop working. the had been scheduled to be inspected. the contact stated the vehicle has had to have the drive shaft replaced twice because the bearings failed. the contact feels these issues are manufacturer defects. the failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.

I feel very strong vibrations and grinding in the brakes and the brakes become very stiff and push up against me when applying pressure. it will continue to do this until the abs and tc lights turn on then it runs ok. the mechanics found a speed sensor error when running diagnostics and replaced the left front hub bearing. a day or so later the same thing happened. they did the entire repair again just in case they had defective parts with the same result. they tried bleeding the lines and searching for bad wires, etc until they ran out of ideas. i spent the better part of a month with my 05 equinox in the shop and significant funds on repairs and the issue is still not resolved. it has gotten so bad that i am now forced to get rid of the vehicle. my keys also began getting stuck in the ignition until the entire thing had to be disassembled and ignition switch system replaced. i have since been researching these problems, especially the abs issue and have learned that i am surprisingly one of many with the exact same issue. i don't understand how chevrolet can get away with such a defect without issuing a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, she attempted to apply the brakes, but the brake pedal would not depress. the vehicle coasted to a stop. the contact stated that she then removed some of the anti lock braking fuses herself and the failure had not recurred. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 126,000.

I purchased this 2005 chevy equinox in may 2006 with 26k miles on it. in may of 2008 with less than 60k miles on it the head gaskets blew! gm refused to repair or do anything to assist financially in the repair. i took it to another mechanic (i cannot afford gm labor rates) who did in fact repair the head gaskets and the vehicle ran again. in november 2009 the head gaskets blew again. i again called gm with an answer of no, i filed a complaint but heard nothing about it. i again took the vehicle to another non gm dealer and had it repaired. yesterday 1/4/2011 with 130,000 miles and a motor that has been overhauled twice, the head gasket blew again. i am quite sure the nhtsa is not going to do anything to assist in this; however, one quick search of "2005 equinox and head gasket" and you will find that this problem is happening over and over and over again, and gm quite simply refuses to take responsibility. i have spoken to a person at gm in the past and was told they were aware of the problem but not enough had been reported to warrant a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact was driving 30 mph when a deer jumped a fence and landed on the hood of the vehicle with extreme force. the contact stated the engine continued to run but the interior and exterior lightning failed. the air bags also failed to deploy. the police were not contacted and there were no injuries. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and the current mileages were 73,000. updated 01/10/12*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the engine failed to start while the vehicle was parked in the driveway. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 61,400 and the current mileage was 61,743.

All problems arose when the brake from the driver's side would shake when braking. we had the shoes and the pads changed and the problem seemed to be solved for about a year. then the problem began again but this time the brakes would squeak when braking and then they began to tighten and the brake would lock itself and began to smoke because of the friction the pad and the brake disc were creating since the brake would remain locked. this was only on the drivers side. when this occurred the friction made the whole wheel rim get hot and began producing a burning smell from the brake pad. the caliber, shoes, pad and disc had to be replaced for both front brakes. the brakes continue to squeak when breaking. now, the motor heats up to the red zone, the check engine light comes on even if their is anti-freeze in the engine. when accelerating the motor cools down, but if the speed is less than 35mph the motor heats up more. based on other comments from drivers with the same make, model and year they noticed that the problem has come up to be the head gaskets. this problem has created many problems with the engine and is becoming a safety hazard when their is still a possibility that the breaks will lock up again and possibly spark fire if the problem is not fixed. we have not used our vehicle because of these issues we fear that not fixing the costly problem may damage other parts of the vehicle. we know we are not alone and that other drivers have the same problem with the chevy equinox 2005. *tr

The carrier bearing is faulty on 2005 equinoxes. our mechanic told us this is a huge problem because it could cause the car to flip over. the major issue is that to repair the carrier bearing, they have to remove and replace the drive shaft. this has to be sent to chevrolet, and since it can only be done by them, they have a strong arm on the price. ($1200) it is evident that this is a manufacturing defect because when i began to google 'drive shaft chevy', it gave me 2005 equinox as a suggestion. the year was specific in the problem. *tr

Car doesn't start on first attempt. it tries, then even after i release the key it continues to start, like its stuck, i have to pump the gas to get it to start, and it acts flooded. abs and traction control lights on. when i press on the brakes it feels stuck at the top and grinds and pulsates even though my brakes are good. i've had my speed sensors replaced twice , problem still ongoing. i have to push with all my weight for the brakes to "break through" what ever its stuck on and work, then they lock up. that's when the abs/traction control lights come on, then i know the abs is not trying to work and my brakes will stop me. i've almost crashed into things too many times. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact was driving 25 mph when an overpowering fuel odor was emitted inside the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that a squirrel had chewed through the fuel line. the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the contact was awaiting further diagnosis of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 124,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing nor was the vehicle repaired. the failure mileage was 127,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.

Temperature gauge never used to go over 50% mark, and was always well under and never moved. about three months ago, the vehicle temperature gauge started to climb after highway driving, then idling. recently, the temperature light came on. i experienced a coolant odor and the vehicle had a rough idle on cold start. dealer said that it was bad head gaskets. dealer machined heads, replaced gaskets, replaced plugs and flushed/filled coolant system, all for $2450. reading some of the websites, it seems like this is a very high amount compared to what some other people are paying at their dealerships. reading information provided on mycarstats.com and many other forums/news groups, there are hundreds if not thousands of people who have the same head gasket issue with the '05 equinox. it seems to be a known issue with the red dexcool coolant that eats away at the hoses and head gaskets, causing gasket failure, as well as heater core failure. there needs to be some recourse to recuperate money for this problem. head gaskets don't typically fail in most cars. *tr

While driving abs warning light came on. abs brakes occasionally grabbed when stopping. now (week later) it grabs at every stop and abs light comes on everytime you stop and then stays on until car is turned off. when braking feels like there is no control and car will not stop. scared to drive it - so it is now parked until we can take in for repair $$$$$$$. found many complaints while searching for answers. not everyone knows to complain here. hope one more will help before it is too late. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the speedometer displayed a reading of zero. the vehicle decelerated and would not accelerate beyond 10 mph. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, who replaced the transmission control module, but the failure continued. the manufacturer would not assist with the repairs because the warranty was expired. the failure and the current mileages were 74,190.

2005 chevrolet equinox radio with 6 cd changer. problem is the cd player works for one minute then stops, it clicks and light blinks but does not play. *kb

Abs system with brakes huge fail - couldn't stop. abs and no traction light elluminated...dealership diagnosed bad hub, replaced. same issue occurred with 3 days...dealership said old code, cleared. same problem occurred, going to dealership for a third time. no brakes at low speeds when abs tries to engage...once lights eluminate brakes work normally. other people have had issue, dealership not sure of how to fix...should be a recalled issued. have a feeling its a failing wire harness that the dealership won't acknowledge. *tt

The center bearing on the drive shaft wore out back in april 2011 at 83,000 miles. it was replaced by a gmc dealership. the same component wore out again and required replacing in september 2011. *tr

I have been having serious problems with the abs in my 2005 chevy equinox. the abs light came on and i had an appointment to have it seen, but in the meantime, the warning light went out and the brakes started to buzz. the day before my appointment to have it fixed, the brakes failed while i was driving. i was standing on the pedal, and the car would not slow. a few seconds later, the abs warning light came on, and i was able to stop the car. the mechanic replaced both front speed sensors (that's what the codes said was wrong). i took it home, and that night, the brakes very briefly buzzed again. the next day, they buzzed again. the 3rd day, the lights came back on but only after i lost my brakes again for a brief moment. the mechanic traced the entire wiring system looking for any problem and found nothing. he finally replaced the right front hub assembly on the second round of maintenance because that was what the code was telling him that time. i picked up the car and when i went out for lunch (about 3 hours later), the brakes buzzed again (no warning light came on this time). that was yesterday. i now have it at the chevy dealer for further diagnosis. so far, they've gotten another code saying that the same hub assembly that was replaced this week is the problem. somehow, i don't think that's the issue. i'm waiting to hear what else had to be fixed and whether it will really ameliorate the problem i'm having. *tr

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 mechanics try to find the fault unsuccessful. they replaced, abs modules, some brake parts and other parts but the fail continue. this is a very dangerous situation. *tr

During normal driving operations the vehicle engine began to overheat with only 60,000 miles. auto repair shop states it is a combination of broken head gasket and cracked egr valve. chevy upgraded the egr valve and the new part does not fit on the existing egr component. now have to pay $280 for a new egr assembly as well. total cost of repair from overheating is $1900. *tr

I bought a 2005 chevy equinox in march with less than 38,000 miles. the ac never really got cold. i called gm as well as looking @ blogs on the internet. it seemed like a common problem. they only used this compressor for one year in any vehicle. i wrote a nice little letter explaining that my 2005 equinox with not quit 43,000 miles on it had a ac compressor problem. i am the 2nd owner of this car and it was explained this way from the start. i received a very nice call from an [xxx]@ gm, her number is 1-866-790-5600 x32738. i went through my problem very carefully and explained that it was diagnosed from a trusted mechanic. she understood but told me it had to be looked at by a chevy dealership. i continued to let her know i paid for this diagnosis once and really didn't want to pay over again. i called back a few times to make sure it would be worth my time and money. i was pretty much assured that if it was a defective part that gm would help out so i started to call the local dealers. i started @ 7:30am this morning, i called [xxx] of cape coral, fl, the victory layne in fort myers and then palm auto mall in punta gorda. all service managers where busy so i went to [xxx] @ 8am to find that [xxx] was on vacation and no one could help me. i did get a call back from a bob pilgrim from palm auto mall in punta gorda and said he would see me at 1pm. palm auto mall is almost an hour away and 31.5 miles from me. i arrived and the service there was great, after about 1 and a half hours [xxx] asked me in his office to let me know that the policy is and always has been and that they make no exceptions, that the 2nd owner doesn't get and help in this kind of case and yes the compressor was gone with no real reason why it would go in such a short time (mileage). i asked why i wasn't told this i was talking to [xxx] and that she was encouraging me to go to a chevy dealer [xxx] agreed that i should have been told of this. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the driveshaft caused the vehicle to stall. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who stated the drive-shaft needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer to order a new driveshaft and was advised the part would be available in two to three months. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive and would not be repaired until the part was available. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 59,000.

2005 chevrolet equinox. consumer writes in regards to parts changes *tgw the consumer stated the dealer is trying to charge a large amount of money to repair a small pipe. the consumer was informed she would have to purchase the entire part which she didn't need.

Speedometer failed to give an accurate reading. radio faded in and out. after around a minute of this occurring the vehicle lost power and slowed down and did not regain power even with the gas pedal pressed. the vehicle was safely brought to the side of the road, turned off and attempted to drive the vehicle again. after about 1 mile or less the vehicle again did the same thing and was towed to a mechanic.

I bought a 2005 chevy equinox with 32k miles on it, soon after my purchase we started having trouble getting the key to turn the ignition over, you could not physically turn the key over, it would get stuck and then it would not come out of the ignition. we have to leave the key in the ignition where ever we go, not very safe for my daughter who drives this car away at college but that has been our only solution so far. *tr

Several times i go to start my equinox, and it won't start. it seems as if it over starts then shuts back off, then i have to push onto the gas for the vehicle to start most of the time but sometimes it has to sit for a minute for it to even be tried again. i have called around and has this issue looked at but no one seems to know what the issue is, chevrolet says when it shuts off it's so that the starter doesn't burn up over time, and that's as far as it's gone. *tt

I received my vehicle back on 8.2.11 it had been in the repair shop since 5.14.11. the repair man replaced and reprogrammed the transmission modulator. he noted that it did "act up" for him, however it had not acted up since his last attempt at fixing it. it was raining when i picked up my car. in the first 10 miles i noticed the steering pulled to the left a couple of times. after i hit dry road this did not occur. after about 30-60 miles of driving the vehicle since getting it back, the speedometer started failing and the vehicle while going 55mph starts to feel like it is going to cease to operate and stutters. it is also noted that it feels like it is not going to automatically shift to the appropriate gear. the vehicle is going to chevrolet dealership on friday 8.5.11. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated every time he started the vehicle, the check engine lamp illuminated and the engine would stall. the contact mentioned that in order to turn the vehicle back on he had to depress the gas pedal several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000. the current mileage was 87,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that smoke was coming from under the hood of the vehicle, the vehicle would stall at anytime and the check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 37,000. sm.

I have a 2005 chevy equinox lt- after several years of driving it with no problems the head cracked. gm is taking no action to try and remedy this situation. *kb

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 failures continued. the failure mileage was 27,057. updated 8/29/11 *cn

2005 chevy equinox...ac blows hot air when it's been exposed in the heat for long periods of time. when car is moving without stoppage the ac returns to normal. when there are long stops, the air gets hot again. have taken it to many repair shops, they have charged the freon, no problems with the compressor. they seem to think it might be a sensor. *kb

This complaint is in regards to the 2005 chevrolet equinox. this vehicle was purchased used in august 2009 with roughly 42000 miles from carmax in dulles, va. since the purchase of this vehicle, i have spent nearly 3000 dollars in repairs as it seems that parts are wearing out or malfunctioning far earlier than typical. at about the 60000 mile mark, all four rotors and brakes needed to be replaced due to the rotors being warped. i was told by the mechanic that this is not common and should not have happened at this type of mileage. cost for this repair was about $500. tires have needed to be replaced twice since the purchase of this vehicle; once around 60000 miles due to "uneven wear" which was likely a result of the bad rotors, and again around the 100000 mark also for "uneven wear". this cost $400 on each occasion. at the 80000 mile mark a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front end, and proceeded to get worse up to the 100000 mile mark. between those mileage marks, the front end began to feel very loose. the problem was that the struts prematurely failed and created a very dangerous driving condition. the cost for this repair was over $1300 and was repaired on june 27, 2011. after doing a bit of research, i discovered that this is a very prominent and common problem for this year, make, and model. on top of these issues, there is also apparently a problem with the rear end as well that is also creating a knocking. also, the daytime running lights have begun to flash repeatedly and very quickly at random times as well as turning themselves on and off. the cd player also broke. i feel that this is a very unsafe and unreliable vehicle that should be investigated to determine whether this is truly due to "wear and tear", or if this is a factory fault. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the keys would not turnover in the ignition to start the vehicle. the contact would attempt to start the vehicle by wiggling the keys in the ignition for approximately twenty minutes. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted who advised that there was a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 04v302000, power train: automatic transmission) but the contacts vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 88,000.

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 it and 2 days later had the same problem. next i was told it needed the left wheel speed sensor. replaced it. 2 days later starting having the same problem. then i was told it needed the right front wheel bearing. replaced both front wheel bearings. still have a problem only now the brakes only vibrate and lights come on hills, when turning or going at higher speeds. *tr

I own a 2005 chevrolet equinox lt. i purchased it in march of 2005 and have been the first and only owner of this vehicle. since april 2005 this vehicle has had trouble starting. i could turn the key to start the ignition and it would stutter and turn off all the way. sometimes i could not get the vehicle started after several tries unless i pressed on the gas pedal while turning the ignition key. i had it looked at by the chevrolet dealer but they did not find anything wrong with the car and at the time of turning on the vehicle at the car dealer to try to explain the problem the car turned on without any stuttering. these problems persisted even after having replaced the starter and battery. the dealer could not offer anymore explanations or suggestions. additionally the key can be removed from the ignition while the car is on and while driving.the key cannot always be removed from the ignition smoothly. sometimes it gets stuck halfway out and it takes some maneuvering of the key to remove it completely. now the key will not turn at all in the ignition when trying to start the vehicle. i've tried straightening out the tires before trying to turn the key as well as turning the wheel while turning the key but the key does not turn. *tr..updated 06/09/14 *bf updated 06/12/2014 *js

Took my equinox in for an oil change. then comes the bad news. lower intake valve gaskets leaking. what!! only 50000 miles on vehicle this should not be happening. $725.00 later it is fixed. i have ready many complaints about gm knowing these were defective gaskets and something should be done about this.

I was blindside struck at the rear right side of my vehicle by a person driving a car went through a red light at appox. 45mph. my vehicle spun, airbags deployed, flipped and slid 150 feet, and the front airbags did not deploy. *tr

On may 6th 2011 i was traveling to work on the 17w expressway. after exiting the expressway and making a left hand turn on to grant avenue where i am employed my steering wheel felt funny. upon making a left hand turn in to the parking lot my steering completely went leaving the steering wheel to spin completely around with no control of the tires what so ever. there is a defect in the compartment that holds the rack and pinion. if the steering wheel had became defective while traveling on the express way at sixty five miles an hour there would have been nothing i could do but brake and god knows what way the wheels would have turned and how many incident people i would have wiped out before the vehicle came to a stop probably flipping because of lack of control. this is a serious situation and i see that there have been recalls on chevy products for this exact defect. people are going to be killed and probably have been prior to this incident. this has to be rectified immediately. i believe chevy should recall these vehicles immediately. my vin# is as follows: [xxx]. this repair is costing me $670.00 with cost of repair and towing. i believe that i should be reimbursed for chevy's negligence. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the key was able to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle was being driven. in addition, the contact was able to turn the key and remove it from the ignition without the vehicle being in park. the vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired for the failure. the contact called the manufacturer who advised her to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. in addition, the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v302000 (power train:automatic transmission). the current mileage was approximately 100,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated the fuel gauge was reading inaccurately and she was unable to determine how much fuel was in the vehicle. the dealer was notified and the contact was awaiting a service appointment. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 52,000.

I have a 2005 equinox and had to put the car in the shop 3 times now in 3 weeks! the thermostat went out, then the radiator had to be replaced, and now they say the head gasket needs to be replaced. bubbling sound can be heard when you take off from a stop. i'm also having problems with the brakes making acting strangely.. the front shakes when brakes are applied. *tr

Shaking in vehicle similar to that of an unbalanced tire. took to dealer for another issue just had them check to see what this "new" shaking was and they told me the center carrier bearing was "shot" and needed replaced. the service manager advised that this required the replacement of the entire drive shaft assembly at a cost of around $1200 plus labor. the safety issues here are enormous. if the drive shaft lets loose the vehicle could flip, roll, or any number of things. why has a recall not been done? i see many complaints about this exact issue. it is not common for a carrier bearing to fail especially so often and early. i have 77,000 miles on this 2005 equinox, way too soon for such issues. i am thoroughly disgusted with gm. i will never buy gm again. *tr

Had a loud noise coming from exhaust and have exhaust fumes coming thru the vents, and found that it was the erg valve (broke in two). went to dealership to get replacement part and was told by the parts guy that this is a big problem with the equinox and that they now have changed the entire part so you can no longer just replace the $20 tube, you have to get the $300 part, plus labor and then have the shop 'reset' the computer to match the new part..........another $200 service. this apparently is a huge problem due to a design flaw. this is a dangerous situation and should be recalled!!! nice scam chevy! *tr

01/21/2011 the equinox would not turn over and was hauled to the dealer. prior to this incident, there appeared to be a slow loss of coolant, requiring a gallon of coolant to be added over the previous three month period. there were no leaks on the garage floor, nor any interior cabin leaks apparent, but there had been a "syrupy" smell in the passenger cabin. the dealer put in a new battery and also discovered that the heater core was leaking. the new battery and heater core replacement totaled $1090.11. apparently, when the battery died, the diagnostics codes relating to this incident were lost. 03/16/2011 the check engine light was on. this has happened frequently in the past but had always been related to a loose gas cap and was easily remedied by tightening the cap. when that solution did not work, the equinox was taken into the local gm dealership. it was then diagnosed as needing a head gasket replacement, where it is now being repaired. the repair total is expected to be about $1400. in less than two months, this vehicle (with only 68k miles on it) has required at least $2400 dollars in heater core and engine head gasket repair costs. it seems to me that the heater core leaks were likely to have had the subsequent effect of compromising the integrity of the head gasket. i have found many documented references to similar problems occurring in this engine make, the 3.4l gm v6. there also seems to be a related link to problems with the type of coolant used in this engine (dex cool). at this point, i am not aware that gm has acknowledged that there is problem. i am filing this complaint so that it can be added to the mounting evidence of product defects in this engine type.

I bought this truck sept 2010. its a used chevy equinox 2005 from a big "mazda" dealership here in edinburg,, texas. i didn't buy it with warranty. after a week of driving it, i had to change the brake pads already. they sensors started messing up within 3 days. but the dealership said they couldn't do anything about it cus i had no warranty. i changed the oil with synthetic oil after a month after hoping it would get better. but it kept on happening all the time until now. anti-lock brakes and traction control light sensors. they turn on all the time. and the barring vibrates and you can feel it when going slow. i just got it fixed the other day at a famous car repair shop and they told me there's a 50/50 chance that changing the barring will work. but it has happened to other chevy equinox 2005/2006 models that they've fixed before with the same problem. i took my chances anyway and i bought a new barring and changed all my 4 tires. after a day the light sensors turned on again and the barring started vibrating again. i called them up they said to go to a dealership. i don't want to take it to a dealership cus my warranty expired already and i know they're goin to charge more. i'm not sure if there is a recall on the brakes and sensors on this model that's why im filing a complaint. *tr

My 2005 chevy equinox fails to start sometimes. it turns over like it wants to start but nothing. i've had it checked out and they can't seem to pinpoint the problem. stepping on the gas will usually get the car to finally start but not always. it is happening more and more often. the battery, starter, etc has been checked and they're fine. next step is changing fuel pump (very expensive) but none of the local garages seem to think that is really the problem as they see this a lot on the equinox. *tr

Defective head gasket. engine; blown head gasket; engine must be replaced.

At 60 mph my 2005 chevrolet equinox was rattling. we brought this to our mechanic and he informed us that the carrier bearing at the u-joint was failing. i find this unacceptable in a vehicle that has only 56,000 miles on it. cost to repair was $550.00. *tr

2007 chevrolet equinox lt. consumer states before they purchased the vehicle it had water in the front floor board. the dealer said it was fixed and it was not fixed. consumer continues to experience water build up *tgw the consumer stated every time it rained, there would be 1 to 2 inches of water in the floor board. the consumer stated the dealer replaced the windshield, but the problem continued. *jb

I have a 2005 chevrolet equinox lt with the vehicle identification number (vin) [xxx], with a production of april 2005. i purchased this vehicle new in 2005, at approximately 30,000 miles i started having difficulties with the ignition switch operation, and the key was hard to turn in the cylinder.  i then switched to the spare key that came with the vehicle from purchase.at 60,000 miles i started having the same issue.  at 98,000 i started to have the same issue again. i had my local dealer cut two new keys; i am now on my third new key. i have also noticed that when i take the key is out there is not kind of lock. *tr

2005 chevrolet equinox passenger window will not come down and drivers window sometimes will not come down. have to pull up or down with hand.. the ignition does not lock and the vehicle will run without the key in it. *tr

2005 cheverolet equinox makes a popping noise after driving and coming to a stop with foot on the brake. *tr

2005 chevrolet equinox---with a blown head gasket @ 63,000 miles. i have done a lot of research on this vehicle and it appears that this is a pretty common problem with this vehicle! it is a shame that gm/chevrolet will not step up to the plate to help out all of us poor unsuspecting owners who bought this shoddy made car. if anything, it looks as if the nhtsa would intervene on our behalf. *tr

This vehicle in to a gm shop multiple times for heating issues. the first time the thermostat was replaced. a year later in the fall, the vehicle was again not blowing hot air. took it back to gm and they flushed the system. about 2 months later, it was brought back in because the heat was not blowing again. for the 2nd time they replaced the thermostat. following year, wouldn't blow hot air again, they flushed the system 3 times and finally got the heat working again. fast forward to fall 2010. same problem, not blowing heat only this time the vehicle was out of warranty. gm diagnosed a cracked head gasket and a leaky water pump and wouldn't cover any of the so called problems. the first 3-4 times that the car was in to be worked on it had the same "symptoms" 1. when the heat was working and i slowed to stop - it would start blowing cool air, but as soon as i accelerated, the warm air returned. 2. if i turned the fan knob past the 2nd tick, it would start blowing cold air. in 2010, started with the above symptoms and only to have the heat go out completely. gm won't have anything to do with it.this go around diagnosed a cracked head gasket and a leaky water pump and wouldn't help pay to fix because it was a "new" diagnosis outside of warranty. funny how each time it was in previously, the exact same symptoms are document in their system and no cracked head gasket or leaky water pump was the cause. they're skirting by on an underlying issue and aren't warranting their product! we've since taken it to two separate mechanics and they've both told us the issue isn't caused by a cracked head gasket or leaky water pump. we've again replaced the thermostat only to have the heat go out on our 3 hour car ride home from the holiday with a baby in the car-nice gm you are a joke. i've always owned a gm product but after being swept under the rug, i will never buy one again!

The drive shaft failed which greatly reduced power to the wheels. the car became less unresponsive on the road (replacement not covered by dealer warranty) and could not move through minimum snow amounts going up hills on roadways. vehicle is used for commuting to work (35 miles/day) on paved roads.

2005 chevy equinox. incident started in summer still having problems. in shop today as we speak! 1/3/2011. *tr

Blown head gasket on a 2005 chevrolet equinox. *ln

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the heating system was inoperable and that the engine would overheat. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who flushed the heater core, performed a pressure test, replaced the cylinders, intake manifold gasket set, oil filter, head gasket, exhaust manifold, distributor o-rings, head volt set, and the antifreeze. the contact did not inform the manufacturer. the current and failure mileages were 55,075. updated 02/23/11*lj updated 05/20/11

89,000 miles needed to replace head gasket. failure at cylinder #1. looking at other complaints it appears that cylinder 1 head gasket failure is common. *tr

Check engine light came on after over heating occurred. replaced the thermostat, water pump and then found out their was a blown head gasket. now i need to place a new motor in a 2005 equinox with only 113000 miles! *tr

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

I have a 2005 chevy equinox ls. i purchased the vehicle january 2009 seemed to be driving pretty good. i took it out of town and as i began to stop at the stop light the steering felt loose and the wheels moved side to side on its own. i thought it strange but kept on driving. started up the on ramp and the steering wheel had a loose like play in it. didn't think anything of it. started to excel onto the highway and as i began to reach 60 miles per hr the front end started moving loosely left to right. then i started reaching 65 miles per hr and the front bounced and wobbled as if it were going to drop. i had to go 75 miles per hr before the jiggling of the front end of the van stopped. the van drove great at 60 or less. whenever putting on the brakes there would be a crunching noise as if a pole was in the way keeping the foot brake from pushing down to the floor. i would have to lightly lift my foot then push it down quickly to stop the van safely. this is very dangerous and should have been taken care of before selling the vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving 5 mph gasoline fumes were inside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer replaced the cracked egr valve and the pcv valve seven days ago for $600 and the failure recurred. the manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. the failure mileage was 84,000. updated 01/14/11*lj updtated 2/17/11 *cn updated 04/29/11

Check engine light came on at 59,900 miles. took it in to firestone they ran a diagnostic on it and said that the spark plugs / witing were bad. had them replaced for at a cost of $400. a week later check engine light came back on and car overheated. took it in to firestone again. this time they said the head gaskets were blown and the #1 cylinder was leaking. repair estimate $1500 to replace the gaskets, plus an additional $1000 if the head is cracked. have done much research and found this to be a common problem among gm vehicles that require the dex-cool coolant. found a class action lawsuit in ca and mo but that only covered up to 2003 models. obviously gm knows this to be an issue, so i have to wonder why are they allowed to continue selling defective products? *tr

Water getting in vehicle leaving back left and right side floor soaking wet with mildew smell , concerned about damage to floor and mold for infant passenger as well as self. *tr

I purchase this vehicle in 2005 and the rear defog has stopped working. i checked the fuse and relay for this circuit and everything looks fine. there seems no short in the defog wire. it seems to be a hvac module issue. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the air bag light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the front impact sensor was defective. the failure mileage was approximately 68,000 and the current mileage was 73,542. updated 02/08/11*lj updated 02/14/11

I have a 2005 chevy equinox that i purchased used in march 2009 from johnny londoff chevrolet. i have been taking it to the dealer for regular maintenance and they would say everything is working properly. i've been experiencing alot of problems with this car since i've purchased it. the air didn't work & i paid to get it fixed only for it to go out again. when i start it sometimes it doesn't want to start, i hear noises like it's misfiring when it does start. i recently had the vehicle serviced & had a multipoint inspection & was told again everything is working properly only to be driving home & when i tried to stop the brakes don't work. i could have had an accident & my child was in the car as well. i had it towed back to them to find out what caused this & they said the hub bearing needs to be replaced & the harness needs to be replaced. it's not gonna be cheap to fix as i'm not under warranty. i want this to be investigated as to why this happened without any warning since i've only had the car about 1 year & 8 mos. the mileage when i bought the car was 53010 & since i have had it i'm only at 62567 miles. i need answers just like others experiencing some of the same problems. *tr

Blown head gasket on a 2005 chevy equinox with 60,000 miles. internet research revealed this as a common problem with several chevy vehicles with 3.4l engines. some with mileage below 30,000 miles. gm is ignoring issue and up to $3000 repair bills. this is a widespread issue. *tr

2005 equinox bought used in 2007at 35000 miles-i was confused why someone would trade such a new car in-brakes continue to wear down-ignition had to be replaced,car would just die going down the highway-car almost feels like brakes are being applied when i take my foot off of the gas-tires that i bought 1 year ago are wearing out- *tr

In april of 09 the truck was leaking oil, had head gasket replaced. in june 2010 the engine overheated head gaskets was repaired a second time. when received truck back from dealer truck died on freeway and now it needs new fuse block and main computer. just paid 2500 in repairs and dealer wants 1500 and cannot tell me if that will fix the current electrical problem. truck is now worth 3,000. this was a 24,000 truck. this should not be happening. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the wires under the seat were getting hot and melting, but the seat was not getting hot. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for an inspection. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact does not know the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 68,750. updated 01/04/11*lj according to the invoice, the seat were after market and there was no wiring chart. also, the serpentine belt was worn. updated 01/07/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, she heard loud whining grinding noises outside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on the occasions for the same failure and the wheel bearings were replaced each time. the failure continued. recently, the dealer replaced the drive shaft bearing and the driver side front upper strut mount along with the lower strut insulator, sway bar link and coil spring were replaced. the contact also stated that there was a malfunction within the air bag and engine warning light indicators. the failure mileage as 44,635. updated 01/19/11 *bf the consumer also stated the vehicle failed emission due to a faulty gas cap. updated 02/22/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle would drive into safe mode and slow down to 10 mph. the traction light, a green engine and an orange engine light illuminated causing the vehicle to decrease in speed. the failure continued to occur intermittently. the failure also occurred while driving through a car wash. the dealer thought that the failure was caused by water making contact with the wiring harness, but that repair did not work. the dealer stated that they would continue working on the failure, but they do not know what caused it to occur. the failure mileage was 67000 and the current mileage was 78000.

When i first hit the brakes, the car did not brake. there was a grinding sound for about 4 seconds and then the brakes grabbed hard and the vehicle stopped. then the lights came on stating the anti lock brakes and traction control do not work. the next time i started the car, the lights for the anti lock brakes and traction control were not on. i was driving 50 mph. traffic stopped fast. i slammed on my brakes, but the brakes did not work. there was the grinding sound as before, and then i crashed into the car in front of me. *tr

2005 equinox struts went bad, making terrible thumping noise. *tr

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 popping noise that comes from the back of car after starting the engine. when changing shift from park to drive car occasionally jerks & shoots forward. when pressing the gas, the car takes a few moments then jerks forward. now i'm being told that the transmission is going bad & i have to pay $350 for a diagnostic test to determine if they can rebuild the transmission or have to replace it, which will cost between $1800 to $3000. there is a 2005 chevy equinox power train: automatic transaxle recall but my car is not covered. note: vehicle has been serviced regularly according to the maintenance schedule timetable provided by the manufacturer. *tr

This complaint is in regards to the car itself, air conditioner compressor and window switches. i purchased a 2005 chevy equinox from chris nickel dealership (used). for $10,000 on june 12, 2010 ;not even 2 weeks after purchasing this vehicle the passenger side window would not roll up......it had the motor in the window go out......had to have it replaced..... at 8 weeks of owning it....the brakes were squealing........took it back to the dealership......they said it is normal for these cars and brakes to do that........they said they turned the rotors and gravitated them and said it would fix the problem......on my way home....the car air conditioner was blowing out hot air......i once again called the dealership......they said it was most likely caused by low freon........however 2 weeks later it started making a funny noise........took it to a mechanic to have it checked out.......told it i was to continue to drive it......it would lock up the engine.........it cost 918.00 to have it repaired.......(called the dealership to let them know of this problem....refused to listen and make customers happy........ in my purchase......they had a certified mechanic inspectors signed and dated form showing that all items had been checked and they were in tip top shape........now i am wondering do they just go through and place a check mark in all the boxes because some of the boxes were checked and they are not included in my car.......... i believe that this is an ongoing problem in these vehicles and costing consumers lots of money they should not have to put out.....please check into this and correct the problem.......make the consumers happy check out this website for more complaints on the 2005 chevy equinox www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2005/chevrolet/equinox/cooling+system. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle would abnormally jump forward when attempting to accelerate. the dealer advised that the transmission had failed and repairs were made to the transmission. three months later, the failure recurred and the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. in addition, the contact stated that the air bag was damaged during the first repair. the contact believed that the vehicle was extremely unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 72,861.

My 2005 chevy equinox tends to stall. the engine light comes on, the tc light comes on, and the engine light with a down arrow comes on. this usually happens after it rains. i have taken it to the dealership many times for this problem, and the first time they just reset the computer. the second time they said it was a leak in the sunroof that leaks down to the computer wires. this is a chevy problem from the day we bought the car. now the car is out of warranty, and it will cost too much to fix. usually i can turn off the engine and turn it back on and it fixes it self, but sometimes i have to wait till it stops raining and let the car dry out. now the engine light stays on, and stalls often. this is a safety issue cause it makes the engine stall while driving no matter what the speed. i have noticed that many others have the same issue, and could cause a wreck in high traffic areas. *tr

2005 chevy equinox 65000 miles, started one day and airbag light came on. took to dealer and was told the sensor needed to be replaced at a cost of $600 or airbag would not deploy. *tr

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 said the accident was too minor to cause such damage and believe it is manufacturer defect. no insurance company will touch this claim. they believe it is a known defect in gmc parts. *tr

While traveling to work on highway 100 east bound in md. my 2005 chevy equinox started having vibrations in the steering wheel. i was traveling in the number 2 lane on a 3 lane highway when the vehicle then pulled me to the left. i counter steered to the right and the vehicle pulled me into a hard left straight into a guard rail. i could not control the vehicle after it pulled me to the left which resulted in my crash into the guard rail and another car hitting me afterwards. after the accident i exited the vehicle and looked at the tires located on the left side of the vehicle because i thought that this was the problem. both tires on the driver side were flat and off of the rims. i could understand the front tire being in this condition but the rear tire was not near any impact. that portion of the car didn't receive any damage which makes no sense to me. a couple of months prior to this accident i had sears install 4 brand new goodyear weatherhandler fuelmax tires. i feel as if these tires or the installation almost ended my life and i wanted to report it so that this doesn't happen to someone else. *tr

Accident of chevy equinox in the hov lane of southbound 405 freeway hitting the hov k-rail and turning onto its side. equinox was totaled none of the air bags deployed front or side upon impact. reported to gm, no action taken by gm. *tr

Vehicle began idling rough after sitting all night and then backing out of garage. once in drive, the check engine light would flash for about 15 seconds. eventually, after several trips to the dealer who told me it was the spark plugs and wires, the check engine light remained on again. now it needs a new rear head gasket and the #1 cylinder is leaking. *tr

2005 chevy equinox, 80,000 miles. airbag light came on & continued to stay on while driving. took to dealership, was told that the airbag front sensor module is bad & not covered by warranty. 450.00 dollars to replace. if not replaced airbags will not work in a crash. *tr

2005 chevy equinox, purchased new from dealer in summer 2005. front brake rotors have been vibrating excessively since about 15k miles. rotors have been replaced (which is way too early). ignition cylinder (where the key goes in and turns...) had to be replaced in the first 5k miles (took a week - dealer was unable to repair and had to get parts from somewhere else). front tires show excessive wear on outer edge, even after maintenance. two tires replaced ~30k miles due to tread being worn. experienced a blowout on the interstate (at highway speed) of another tire at around 40k miles. then replaced two other tires. *tr

I had to have my 2005 equinox's head gaskets repaired. i bought it certified used and gm is not covering the cost. it has 80,000 miles and i have found several siteson the internet reporting this as an issue with the 3.4 liter engine. my cousin and her husband had a pontiac montana mini van that had the same issue and gm did nothing about it. i found one site listing court cases in ca and mo because of the dexcool destroying gaskets. *tr

My 2005 chevrolet equinox stalled and would not restart in traffic for approximately the 5th time in the past three years. the first four times were finally diagnosed by gm as a faulty computer that was getting wet due to a bad seal from the sunroof. because of these problems, i leased another car for my wife while i was deployed to iraq so i would not have to worry about her safety. the car has been running fine for the past year that i have been home. i have routinely changed my oil and inspected fluids and air pressures etc. on vehicles. the latest occurrence happened on my way home from work. it stalled was due to what the dealer is calling internal damage. speaking to a claims agent for gm i was initially told to have dealer call for an authorization. they refused to honor my extended gm warranty and are demanding $1700 just to tear it down to see what the fault or problem is. i have contacted gm ext warranty and they have finally agreed to send a inspector. now they are demanding proof of oil changes. i contacted my oil change service center and they just sold to a new owner and cannot access old database past 1 apr 2010...this vehicle has broke down (stalled with no power) on multiple occasions in very dangerous areas with limited room to pull over due to mountainous terrain and numerous big rigs traveling the route. no accidents or injuries have occurred yet, but this vehicle is an accident waiting to happen. after this latest incident, i have researched online and have found numerous examples of other people having similar incidents with this particular vehicle/motor. i am genuinely concerned for my family's safety, and furthermore, deeply disturbed that i have been paying for a gm extended warranty that they do not wish to choose to honor. what kind of pressure or recourse can your office apply to gm before they accept responsibility for a product that is defective and a safety hazard. i actually like this car, but it has turned into nothing but a lemon. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that when it rained, the spare tire holder became filled with water and the passenger rear and driver left side floor became wet. the contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealership. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. the current mileage was approximately 82,000. updated 8/18/10 *cn the consumer stated the battery died and the vehicle slammed to a stop due to possible transmission problems. updated 08/23/10

Replaced two front brake sensors - same side; computer board for antilock brake system went out - cannot afford to replace it; emissions system light is on - checked twice to find out what is wrong; leak in a/c hose when first purchased...car is a lemon,,bought it new...when troubles started it had less than 55,000 miles.... *tr

I have a 2005 chevrolet equinox that leaks water into the spare tire compartment whenever it rains or vehicle goes through car wash. i have seen several gallons and it sloshes around and saturates the carpet in the back floorboard. gm has a bulletin 2198426 whereas it acknowledges that the vehicle was not sealed properly at the factory and water will collect in the spare tire compartment but will not fix unless the customer(me) pays. i can smell the mold and mildew in my vehicle and feel this can only be bad for my health because we are talking about continuous mold regeneration. i have talked to local dealership and called gm about this problem and they want me to pay to fix. i have searched the internet and all years between 2005 and 2007 are listed and many many complaints. *tr

Driver side window fails to correctly go up at times. seams to be off track. dealership recommended replacing several parts to correct the issue, at a high cost. currently, problem is unresolved, as i am avoiding the expense. also, key often gets stuck, jammed in the ignition, requires use of a flathead screwdriver to remove plastic ring around key, and excessive wiggling of key to remove it from the ignition. dealership found no issue, suggested key was bent. still occurs with a new key. vehicle fails to start at times. when key is turned it produces a cranking sound. similar to a starter going out or the sound of someone holding the key after the truck starts. requires me to push on the accelerator to start truck. no issue found by dealership. *tr

6 disc changer is jammed and producing an error message. will not eject or load cds. chevy dealership said it is unfixable, recommended replacing it with an aftermarket unit. tech acknowledged the recurring complaints similar to mine. problem still exist. i am hesitating to replace with another factory unit. very frustrating, based on other online complaints and forums voicing their complaints of the same issue. again, seems like a factory/manufacturing defect that will fall onto the shoulders of the consumer. thanks gm. *tr

Defective head and rear seal gasket,and tensioner... *tr

2005 chevy equinox water leak in rear of vehicle. accumulates in wheel well and interior carpet is staining and producing an odor. dealership was unable to locate problem or resolve the issue. still exist. seems like a factory defect that they are not taking responsibility for, or recognizing. presented itself around the 50,000 mile range. *tr

I am submitting this to inform you of the horrible quality and safety of my 2005 chevrolet equinox lt, w/ 3.4l engine. i have just had my engine's headgaskets blow-out at 43,000 miles on a car that has been maintained exactly to manufacturer's specification. the car's braking system is also dangerously under powered. i have worn through two sets of rotors and pads already in 43,000 miles. i do not drive aggressively either. the brakes wear out too quickly and when the rotors warp the braking distances skyrocket and the car vibrates uncontrollably while applying them. this car is a total lemon as i am sure i am not the only person reporting this. just read some reviews on the 2005 equinox and you will see - the 3.4l engine put in this car is a design embarrassment for gm. we need some nhtsa assistance, as chevrolet does not stand behind this product. *tr

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 make and model care. 2005 chevy equinox. *tr

Going down the road and my car started to vibrate had it checked and i was told it was the center support bearing . it felt like i had a tire out of balance but it was the bearing. talked with alot of people on the internet and they are having the same trouble. *tr

My 2005 chevy equinox started overheating this winter. immediately took it to my mechanic who diagnosed a broken water pump. a few months passed with no issue then it started overheating again. i took it to the mechanic who informed me that the head gasket needed replacement. i've gone on multiple sites that report the same issue with their chevy equinox. although, no one was hurt in my situation, the repeated occurrence of this happening with other equinox owners is puzzling and should be investigated at the least. in my situation i was on the highway when the car slowed down from 60 mph to under 40 mph. luckily there weren't a lot of drivers on the road and i was able to pull all the way over across traffic. . this vehicle is not safe and chevy has even logged this faulty head gasket issue in their service bulletins. *tr

2005 chevrolet equinox lt awd - new engine needed at 93,000 miles. this car had all suggested service and oil changes. updated ivoq. 07/13/10.*jb

The center carrier bearing has pulled away from the axel on my 2005 chevrolet equinox. the repair shop (tire center) told me that this is very common and have seen it on this model many times. a chevy mechanic told me it is a known issue. there is a ton of information on the internet about this problem. i was told the vehicle is not safe to drive.

I started the engine, put it in drive, and my daytime running light indicator blinked several times and the daytime runnning lights are not on.

My equinox was taken to dealer who informed me that the drive shaft was being held in place by one rusty piece of metal. he told me that if i were to hit a bump it would dislodge and would cause a serious accident and harm to car. not good news for a mother. he is replacing this part. *tr

I have a low mile 2005 chevy equinox with a blown head gasket. i've done my reasearch not to find this is a common problem with the 05-09 models. chevy knows about this and something needs to be done, that is a exreamly costly repair and by the time it happens most of us are out of out warenty.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. whenever the contact drove the vehicle he noticed that the engine would begin to run hot and the coolant level would continually decrease. the vehicle was taken to his local mechanic where the contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 75000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while approaching a stop light and depressing the brake pedal at speeds under 25 mph, the brake pedal fell into the floorboard and the vehicle continued to accelerate into an intersection. the brakes would not engage. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where they found the transmission module was defective. repairs were made under the contacts factory warranty. on a separate occasion, while utilizing the cruise control mechanism, he tapped on the brake pedal to shut off the cruise control and it would not deactivate. he continued to depress the brake pedal and moments later, the cruise disengaged. there were no repairs made to the cruise control mechanism. there were no recalls on his vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 50,000.

The failure is that my 2005 chevy equinox. the on-demand all wheel drive doesn't engage. it makes a grinding noise. this has happened since i've had the vehicle. i bought it new in may 2005. i moved to montana that year and when the vehicle slips the all-wheel drive is supposed to automatically engage. it doesn't and it makes a funny noise. i've taken my vehicle in many times while it was still under warranty and no dealership could recreate the slipping due to the lack of snow or ice or water on the road. the dealerships hooked my vehicle up to a computer and no codes would ever come back as being a problem. my vehicle still makes this noise when the all-wheel drive tries to engage. i never knew there was a way to report this issue if a service department can't recreate the issue. i found this website on headline news w/ robin mead. great reporting!! *tr

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 to crank it up it sounds likes it tries to start then dies. this happens often. my car is not in the shop due to water leakage. there a large collection of water with my spare tire, and the floor in the back seat is soaked. i was told from the gm service department they see this often in my model vehicle but no recall for it at this time so it's out of my own pocket. also i have taken my vehicle to the dealer several times for my steering wheel. it makes a loud sound every time the wheel is turned and they cannot seem to fix the problem. i have had to replace my headlights and brake lights very often. *tr

I have a 2005 chevy equinox and i am problems with the antilock brake system. chevy says it not something that can go bad. i have read alot of reports that many people is having this same issue. also that traction control system also disables itself when this occurs. *tr

Equinox has had power failure while driving 6+ times...all when driving in wet conditions (either raining or having just rained). first time was told by dealership that i drove thru a puddle and got everything wet (i didn't); had something to do with the electrical system replaced. have taken car back to dealer within the last two months because it happened again, and was told all of my weatherstripping needed replacing b/c that was allowing water in. had this done. happened again tonight (wet weather today, but was not raining when i was driving). the other times this has occurred, i've let my equinox sit where it died for a few days to let it "dry out" and that has worked, but this not exactly the best solution as i don't live in the desert and it does rain here. chevy dealer of no help; said he agrees there is a manufacturing defect but there is nothing he can do about it. advised me to call chevy cs. i have dealt with them before on another equinox issue and they were of no help. wish i would have investigated my state's lemon law in time. sudden and total loss of power is dangerous!! *tr

Carrier bearing for chey equinox: rubber seal separated from carrier mount which caused the drive shaft to slam into the plate, in turn caused the drive shaft to come apart while the auto was moving. *jb

Hopefully i can find a solution to the problem with my wife¿s 2005 equinox. i believe this is a know problem with water leaking around the luggage rack all equinoxes , the spare tire area fills up with water and runs over the floorboard when you hit the brakes i have contacted various people with no results. except that it's my problem and will cost $800.00 to repair. this summer i noticed that the interior windows on my wife¿s car were fogging up the carpet in the back seat was wet. i thought my daughter left the windows down, then one day my daughter hit the brakes hard one day and 5 gallons of water rolled from the back seat to the firewall. when they got home i removed the trunk area covers and found 2 to 3 gallons of water in the spare tire well .removed the water and air dried the carpet . now every time it rains the area fills up and i remove it , this has been a wet year. reported the problem to the priority chevy dealer on military highway and various emails to gm /chevy customer service online, talked to wayne in the service department and billy boyle in the body shop at priority chevy. they both told me they never heard of a problem with leaking into the spare tire area on 2005 equinox. wayne said they don¿t do water repairs and referred me to walt¿s waterworks in chesapeake for the repairs, when i called them they said they are booked 2 weeks out and that they had two equinoxes in the shop for the same issue, the main reason for going to priority chevy , they performed a repair to the car last year after a collision my wife was in . they repaired the rear bumper area and didn¿t inform me of any water problems then. my wife took the car to billy on the 22 dec 09 at 1600 to let him look at it the area, i reported this to chevy customer service , i worked with carlos ( 1-800-222-1020, / 866-962-2868 ,service request # 71-787470750) there until he passed it up to his regional manager who called me on christmas eve to tell me that. *tr

While driving my 2005 vehicle to work noticed a lot of smoke coming out of the front of steering wheel. had the vehicle taken to the dealership and was told that the power steering parts had to be replaced. *tr

The center bearing on my driveshaft broke. i bought the car used but in good condition. i did not hit anything with my vehicle to cause the bearing to break. i simply made a turn and that is when i noticed the noise and that it was driving horribly. as i traveled a few more feet down the road it just got worse. i took it into a chevy dealer and i am currently awaiting on repair. *cn

I own a 2005 chevy equinox. i have had numerous problems with this car-before and after warranty. most recently, i had to pay over 1600.00 to have my head gaskets replaced/repaired. i am still waiting to see if different gaskets are cracked and will need repair. i have heard from numerous repairs shops and online sources, that the head gasket problems with the chevy equinox were known before being put out for sale. my car overheated on the highway and locked up. i could have been seriously injured. i was thankfully able to get off the road. these issues could have been avoided if chevy would have fixed this problem prior to selling. there is no reason why a four year old car should require this much work. *tr

2005 chevy equinox - the heater/front defogger stopped working due to gm blend door or heater actuator valve failure issue. due to this failure it is impossible to drive the car on cold mornings or evening, due to the poor visibility created by the inability to defog the front windshield. fortunately we live in houston, tx, so the car is only dangerous to drive three months out of the year. in the research i have done on the web, there are hundreds, likely thousands of these cars with the exact same issue. also, i noticed that gm has recalled the 2010 version of the same car for an issue with the same result, poor visibility due to the failing defogger. *tr

Have a 2005 chevy equinox. having issue with starting the vehicle. will start ok some times and others its a bear to start. have had to press on gas peddle to get started. i have taken back to a couple of garages and have had injectors cleaned and a complete tune up on the vehicle. and still having the same issues with trying to start it up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while idling the vehicle would hesitate as it would stall. while driving between 50-60 mph the temperature and engine warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle lost power. she had the vehicle towed to a local gas station. a mechanic stated that the thermostat failed, because it was located near the exhaust system. no repairs were made. the failure and current mileages were 60,000.

It was raining, traffic ahead was coming to a stop as i was braking to a complete stop my 2005 equinox chevrolet was rear end by a ford mustang, pushing me into the honda pilot in front of me. my airbag did not inflate nor deplore, but my vehicle sustained severe damage to the front & the pilot i was pushed into sustained back damage as well. my vehicle was deemed total loss by the liable insurance company unitrin. *tr

2005 chevy equinox drive shaft bearing wore down, vehicle never shook. there was a dragging noise i took it to the mechanic, he drove it, it ran smooth, he looked underneath and was able to move it 6 inches in all directions. now have to replace the whole drive shaft. *tr

I own a 2005 chevy equinox. the first week in october, i noticed my floor boards were very damp. on october 30, 2009, i got into my vehicle and found almost 2¿ of standing water in the front driver/passenger and back passenger floor boards. the floor board had been wet in the past, but never to this extent. we had several days of rainfall that accumulated over 10". as of monday, november 2nd, my vehicle was diagnosed by a chevrolet dealership as follows; a seam under the luggage rack that was not properly welded and is allowing any water to leak in to the d pillar of my vehicle and is collecting in bottom of the floor boards and surfacing through the carpet. this is not a ¿wear and tear¿ situation; this is a structural problem that happened on the assembly line during the manufacturing of this vehicle. my children and i have been breathing in black mold and mildew due to this defect over several months if not years. the seam needs to be welded properly and the carpet needs to be completely replaced. there is black mold visible. this is my only vehicle and means for transportation for me and my children. i drive this vehicle every day to and from work. i experience head aches every single day and fear that being in the small area of my vehicle with all of this black mold is the primary source. general motors is refusing to take responsibility because my vehicle is a 2005 and not under warranty. this is not wear and tear, this is a structural problem from the day the car was manufactured. after much research there are hundreds if not thousands of complaints online from equinox owners for this same problem, saturated floor boards and several inches of standing water in the spare tire compartment. general motors needs to fix this issue and we should not be responsible for the cost. we bought this vehicle with the belief it was made with general motors top quality and service and it is clearly a mistake on their part. *tr

2005 chevy equinox, replaced head gasket 2 times, blown again. the exhaust and fumes that come out because of this are horrible. the car is not safe to drive and should be recalled, gm is very aware of this problem and refuses to do anything. *tr

Carrier bearings. *tr

I have went through 3 wheel bearings, 2 carrier bearings which took 3 weeks to get from dealer so car was laid up., 2 stabilizer bars, all wiring was corroded and had to be replaced, battery goes dead if door is open for 15 minutes. sun roof has rattled from day one. paint is chipping off lift gate and inside back door from day one. warranty would not cover. my 2005 equinox is a big piece of junk!!! *tr

Stopped at a red light. the drivers seat failed to stay upright with a 40 mph collision from behind. the stationary vehicle, the one with the seat that failed, is a 2005 chevy equinox. the vehicle that rear-ended the equinox was a 1999 ford explorer. *tr

I am filing this complaint because my 2005 chevy equinox purchased in february 2005 which has always been serviced by crane chevrolet in clifton nj has now have a blown had gasket and intake problem - i called the dealer for a one time goodwill adjustment and asked for the deductible- and was told that i had to have this car towed to them - but they cannot make promises to fix or repair or even pay part of the costs- i have done research via goggle and this appears to be a well known problem - pls help me- point me in the right direction- the repair is 1650.00 - i initially leased this car then decided to purchase it- i could not afford the extended warranty. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 equinox. he stated that the front wheel bearings were replaced. he heard a peculiar noise in the vehicle after the wheel bearings were replaced. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that the struts needed to be replaced. the part was on back order and no repairs were made. the failure mileage was 57,000. the current mileage was 67,000. updated 11/12/09 *cn the wheel bearing and driveshaft were replaced as well. updated 11/16/09

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 to replace them without the vehicle making a noise when trying to stop and while driving, ever the certified gm service center. issue started early 2005 appros 2 months after purchase. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the driver stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle began to shake violently. she was able to pull over on the side of the road and restart the vehicle to resume normal operation. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, in which a technician concluded that the rear carrier bearing was the cause of the failure. the part is on back order until december; therefore, no repairs were made. the manufacturer was notified. the failure and current mileages were 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. he has to exert great force during brake application to stop the vehicle. a mechanic concluded that the hub assembly needed to be replaced. he then added that an oil leak was present. no repairs were made. the failure mileage was unknown. the current mileage was 108,953.

My wife told me that there was a vibration around 55mph (2005 chevy equinox). i crawled under the car and notice some type of support on the drive shaft was broken. i found out that it is called the center support bearing. i called all kinds of dealerships all over the united states and canada and found out that there eare few of them out there. and those that are out there the dealers are not releasing. the car has almost 56000 miles on it and we can not get the part. gm says there is nothing they can do about. i have found that there are many others that are having the same problem. i find it kind of odd that there is absolutely nothing that can be done. what are people suppose to do go buy another car because they can't drive the one they have because gm will not supply the part. as of right now there is no fix. *tr

The driveline was replaced on my 2005 chevrolet equinox at 36,00 miles under normal driving conditions. the mechanic stated that the bearing that held the joint together had corroded and the driveline would need to be replaced this was at a gm certified service center. *tr

9/ 09vibrating..ticking noise noticed car taken to dealer..told drive shaft is cracked, car undrivable, driveshaft on backorder..date of release is unknown at this time 10/08 brake rotors found to be warped/defective..replaced under warranty. *tr

I have a 2005 equinox with 94000 miles that started to make a loud noise. took it to the local repair shop they found the center carrier bearing needs to be replaced, however, there are none available! i can't drive the car because too dangerous now and can't get a part for weeks or months? *tr

2005 equinox, 70,000 miles, started over heating, took the car to my mechanic and he stated it was a blow head gasket, cost min of $2000.00. i called gm and notified them of the problem, they asked me to take the car to a gm dealer and they would diagnose and see if gm could help. the car sat at the gm dealer for 3weeks and then gm stated they don't help with any repair costs. the dealer would not release my broken car to me until i paid $100.00 for the diagnosis, which i already knew, and gm corp. would not pay for the diagnosis when they are the ones that sent me there! gm knew about the defect in the head gaskets on the 2005 equinox, they knew the head gasket would only last for 3-5years. they are not standing behind their product or helping in anyway their loyal customers. i have a broken car i cannot pay to fix and i still owe a year and a half left on my note. i am paying $507.00 per month on my note for a broken car! *tr

My 2005 chevrolet equinox needs a new drive shaft carrier bearing. the chevrolet dealership which is to perform the repair stated that this bearing is on national back order and could take between 3 weeks to 3 months for a replacement bearing. the dealership, the extended warranty company and gm will not authorize a loaner car. my understanding is that this bearing is used on many types of gm vehicles and there was a manufacturing defect which lead to the part shortage. my concern is that someone will not realize that damage to the drive shaft is occurring ¿ possibly creating a serious safety issue at higher speeds. any help would be greatly appreciated. *tr

The safety(parking) lights front or back do not work, brake lights,turn signals, head lights they all work. *tr

1. normal driving 2. loud whine was heard, took into dealer and they diagnosed the problem as a bad support bearing 3. support bearing is on a national back order and problem has not been corrected. *tr

In my 2005 chevrolet equinox awd, the drive shaft center support bearing is blown with only 39,000 miles. symptoms included a shaking felt in the floorboard at 50mph and above that feels similar to an unbalanced wheel. i had the wheels balanced and the mechanic noticed the problem with the drive shaft bearing support. the vehicle cannot be driven without the support due to the risk of damaging the drive shaft possibly leading to an accident, according to the service staff. the dealer reports that the part is on "national backorder" and that he has "12 people already on the list waiting." a quick search on the internet shows many people with a similar problem. there appears to be no after-market part and the dealer was not forthcoming with timing of availability of the part. seems there is significant demand for the defective part warranting investigation. thank you for your time. *tr

In my 2005 chevrolet equinox awd, the drive shaft center support bearing is blown with only 39,000 miles. symptoms included a shaking felt in the floorboard at 50mph and above that feels similar to an unbalanced wheel. i had the wheels balanced and the mechanic noticed the problem with the drive shaft bearing support. the vehicle cannot be driven without the support due to the risk of damaging the drive shaft possibly leading to an accident, according to the service staff. the dealer reports that the part is on "national backorder" and that he has "12 people already on the list waiting." a quick search on the internet shows many people with a similar problem. there appears to be no after-market part and the dealer was not forthcoming with timing of availability of the part. seems there is significant demand for the defective part warranting investigation. thank you for your time. *tr

I own a 2005 chevy equinox: the car started shaking while my daughter was driving. see stop at a near by service station to have it looked at. it was determined to be the center support carrier bearing, which holds the driveshaft in place. we contacted several chevy dealers for the part and were informed that this particular carrier bearing is out of stock, on back order and none were available in the country. they put us on a list to have on ordered. i was told not to expect it until september or october. this car is now immobilized. apparently, there are several chevy equinox¿s with the same problem. this appears to be a serious safety concern, which needs to be recalled. i would like to see a recall put into effect immediately. thank you for your help. *tr

2005 equinox with 73,200 miles. purchased used/gm certified 11/2008 in illinois. when applying brakes, the brake pedal shimmied and would not budge as if it was stuck. had to pump it multiple times and use emergency brake to halt vehicle. after the brake pedal became "unstuck" the abs and traction control lights came on. i parked the vehicle and had it towed to a dealer. *tr

When starting vehicle, engine would continually roll over until starting. i took the vehicle to the dealership under warranty many times for this problem and they tried to tell me that i was holding the key too long in the start position. i have owned many vehicles and have been licensed for over 15 years, never happened with any other car. now 5 years later, with only 65k miles, it still rolls over but doesn't start. i have to try again and pump the gas a few times to get it to start. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving 30 mph, the contact felt a vibration and heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. no warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the carrier barron was failing. the repair would cost $1,300; however, the necessary part was on backorder. the vehicle has not been repaired and the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 63,900 and current mileage was 64,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact noticed that the front headlight bulbs constantly failed. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the sealant was loose, which allowed water to enter and blow out the bulb. the estimated cost for repair was $500. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that they would not assist with the repair. the failure mileage was 71,000 and current mileage was 72,000.

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 know there has been tampering or replacement with the ignition switch. gm's solution is go to dealer. dealers solution is replace key. obviously replacing key is not a long term solution nor one that fixes the problem. it is, however, and expensive one that could be is fatal if not fixed in time. it also appears to be extraordinary. i have driven for 42 years and owned many, many cars. i have never had to replace a key because i can pull it out of the ignition. now, it appears i'll have to do it every year. *tr

When trying to stop the brake goes to the floor. when you step on it again the brakes are fine. there is no noise or grinding coming from them, and no brake light lit.this has happened 3x in last 2 weeks. made an appt today with mechanic for thursday. just now the abs light and traction control light lit up. *tr

My 2005 chevy equinox began shaking when driving greater than 50 mph. the repair shop found it was the drive shaft. the carrier bearing was detached and needed replaced. i am still waiting for this part to arrive so that my car can be repaired. how this is not a recall is beyond me. i researched and found greater than 15-20 complaints on line stating the same thing for their 2005 equinox. please help me. i am getting no where with chevy and they don't want to cover the part either. *tr

I have a 2005 chevrolet equinox with 48k miles on it. recently i began hearing and feeling a thumping below me. i took it to the local dealer and learned the drive shaft center bearing is shot. dealer told me the car should not be driven as the drive shaft could fall at any time causing the vehicle to flip or roll over. if that is not bad enough he also told me the part is unavailable and is on national back order. we've been waiting over a week now and the dealer is saying he doesn't see any chance of having the part in the next week or two! i see another similar complaint here and according to the sales person who sold the car, the part has been redesigned by gm due to numerous problems with it. clearly this is a safety issue that should be investigated further to determine if gm is working to resolve the problem with an appropriate sense of urgency. *tr

I have had my 2005 chevy equinox, been the first and only owner, since i have purchased it, if i ran through even the smallest mudpuddle i would hear noises coming from underneath the vehicle. now 4 years later the noises are none stop. i took it to a mechanic and he told me the wheel bearing on both sides were bad, just to find out after spending hundreds of dollars in repair bills, the carrier bearing that is on the rear drive shaft is missing. it has fallen out completely and all that remains is the rubber flanges. i have contacted every dealer i can think of and received a part # 25775162 for the bearing and have been told that the part is on national backorder and gm is saying they will not release it to non vip until november, december time frame. had i have been driving the car with the vibration of the driveshaft i could have seriously hurt myself or others. now i am paying for a vehicle, no one has the part that i need to fix it, and i am out of answers. if this is a common problem in which every dealer i have spoken to says it is with the equinox, why is nothing being done? instead everyone with that model year saturn and equinox with the same carrier bearing on the rear driveshaft is either wrecked the vehicle, hurt themselves or others, or allowing there vehicle to sit at a garage, shop or house with no hope of getting it fixed. i have even called gm corporate, and all they give me is we will look into this problem. *tr

I am also having the same problems with my equinox. it sometimes doesn't want to start & i will have to give it gas to start it. i have taken it to 2 different chevy dealers that said nothing was wrong with it after checking it out on the machine ($99 each time). *tr

Please note, just spent $847.00 on this vehicle, brakes, serpentine belt ,rotors,thermostat. this vehcile has been a lemon since it was exported from canada as that where it was built!!! *tr

Continual headlight burning out. within 30 days of having new bulb installed. dealer replaced bulb each time at a cost of approx $150 eventually dealer reveals it is a connector causing shortage and will replace at a cost of approx $275. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the driveshaft bearings failed and the vehicle cannot be driven. the dealer stated that the parts for the repair were on a national back order and they did not know when they would arrive. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 34,000.

The drivers side window would not operate up or down. sometimes the widow would go up or down on its own, without operating the switch. the wiring harness in the door was found to be defective. the wires were broken and exposed at the hinge joint. the electrical system was shorting out. *tr

Oil light stays on and goes away after a few minutes of driving. everytime i change my oil i reset it like the dealer tells me to but it still does this. the dealer cannot understand why it does this. it is annoying to say the least. *tr

At aprox 100k miles the cd player jammed and won't play cds nor eject or accept them. since i cannot afford to fix this the cd player says it has an error all the time and attempts to clear the error and runs and runs. it still remains jammed and still gives me an error across the screen every 10 minutes. *tr

At aprox 135k miles, the struts went bad. i assumed this was something normal considering the mileage however the mechanic said this was highly unusual. cost to repair $600. *tr

At approx 125k miles the thermostat failed. *tr

At intermittent times, for no reason, the vehicle won't start. it turns over like it wants to but then doesn't. it doesn't do this all the time and there's no explanation as to why it chooses to do this whenever. i usually have to give it gas in order for the engine to fire up. *tr

At aprox 140k miles, the sway bar links failed. loud creaking noise when turning, and going over bumps. unable to grease and therefore needed to be replaced. cost to repair $200. *tr

At approx 130k miles the driveshaft failed. cost to repair $800. *tr

At approx 130k miles the engine was overheating. upon further investigation it was discovered that the head gasket was cracked. $1,800 to repair. *tr

I have a 2005 equinox the first model year for this vehicle. i ordered the car new from the factory. at random times when i turned the key in the ignition the vehicle would not immediately start. at other times the car would not immediately shut off when the key was turned off. on may 3, 2009 the vehicle just "died" it would not turn on. i have just over 40000 miles on the vehicle. the electrical goes in and out since the engine will not start. the theft deterrent system seems to be the only thing that works, as it keeps resetting itself after the door is open and closed. i do hear sounds of some type similar to a computer trying to reset or kick in. i tried to jumpstart the vehicle but that did nothing. the engine will just not turn over. towing it to the dealer tomorrow. of course this is a major hazard since it was so random, without any real warning today, as i had driven it only 10-15-minutes before and had just returned home and was attempting to move car so that i could cut the lawn and it was inoperable. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving 40 mph, another driver pulled out in front of the contact's vehicle. as a result, the contact crashed into the other vehicle. the front driver's side air bag failed to deploy and the contact sustained minor neck injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was inspected by her insurance agency and they stated that it was destroyed. the adjuster was unable to determine why the air bags did not deploy. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that she would receive a call back regarding the crash. the failure mileage was 30,000.

I have a 2005 equinox. it started losing power, overheated then check engine light came on. brought it to my mechanic within one mile of incident he told me i had a blown head gasket or cracked block. code p1258-engine overheating. lost coolant, though there was no leak underneath. *tr

Severe water leak in 2005 chevrolet equinox awd lt. when operating the vehicle in rain conditions, water accumulates in the spare tire well and overflows onto the floor of the vehicle, even up to the front . it also shorts out the speaker system which crackles and blares out a loud noise even when the radio is turned off. the carpeting becomes soaked when this happens and then the vehicle has a foul odor. a phone call to the dealer resulted in an answer that they have no idea what the problem could be. i fear this water is damaging the electrical parts in the speaker system and may result in a fire. this has been going on for at least two years. *tr

Turn signal light switch went out and causes the bright lights to stay on. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving 70 mph, the contact attempted to avoid a crash and the brakes failed. she crashed into a cement overpass and the air bags failed to deploy. prior to the incident, the contact never experienced any brake system failure. she feels that the abs failed and caused the brake system to fail. the driver sustained bruised ribs and lacerations to the forehead. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the insurance lot for further inspection, but the insurance adjuster was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 47,000. updated 05/05/09 *bf updated 05/06/09.*jb

My 2005 chevy equinox want start sometimes after short trips. it will turn over but want crank (it almost acts like it is flooded). then after about 10 or 20 minutes it will crank like nothing was wrong with it. this is starting to happen all the time now. it is very annoying when this happens. *tr

I have a 2005 automatic transaxle equinox with less than 23000 miles this vehicle shifts in gear extremely hard which at times propels you forward. it also hits high rpm before it shifts into gear. one time it hit almost 6000 rpms while driving up hill before it kicked into gear. this same vehicle has also failed to shift into gear when trying to put it into reverse from park. i received a gm bulletin from my local dealer and told this is a problem gm is aware of but will not cover to be fitted due to the government is not requiring it. does someone has to be killed from this problem before something is done. *tr

Rear hatch 'pumps' stopped working. one could lose a limb or become decapitated. therefore, the rear section of car is not usable, nor can one clean the inside of the rear window. i do not feel that this is the kind of thing that the owner should have to be responsible for repairing. i have never had (out of many gm lift back vehicles) this type of thing happen. *tr

Have to wiggle key when taking it out of ignition or it will get stuck. starting doing this shortly after buying it in 2005. *tr

The post on windshield are to big. creates blind spots when going around curves or pulling out into traffic at certain angles. *tr

37000 miles the brakes were grinding and car shimmied when the were applied. took car to dealer stated needed new pads, put on new pads. worked fine for 800 miles, started grinding again dealer stated needed new rotors and calipers now. took car to different dealer and they stated that the cars front wheel bearing was defective and was warping the rotors and calipers. the parts are not under warranty over 36000 miles. this is a major defect in the front end of the vehicles!!! *tr

In january, 2008, i started to notice an antifreeze odor whenever the weather warmed a little. on february 2, i stopped to get the care washed and while i was drying it off noticed steam coming from the front of the car, with a strong antifreeze odor. i drove the car directly to the nearest mechanic, one that i use exclusively for after-warranty repairs in my town. i was told the vehicle had what seemed to be a blown head gasket on initial examination, but they would let me know for sure after they were able to check it further. indeed it was what they thought, and it cost me $970 to repair. i asked them what could have caused such a thing in a 2005 chevy equinox that wasn't even 4 years old. i was told that chevrolet uses dex-cool orange coolant in this vehicle and it has been known to cause this type of problem. it has only been now,months later, that i have learned gm agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit tied to the engine coolant in vehicles beginning in 1995. i have obtained a copy of the paperwork for the class-action suit and am aware that the years involved are 1995 to 2003 for the group a vehicles with 3.1 liter or 3.4 liter v6 engines manufactured before 4/10/2003. i was not fortunate to belong within this group of cars who could be compensated, and missed the filing deadline of october 27, 2008. however, i am extremely upset that gm continued to use this coolant in a brand new model in 2005 knowing there had been serious problems for the same type engine for years of using it. i would really like to know if there is any way i can recoup the cost ot repairing my car during a time when i still owed almost 1 1/2 years payments before it was paid off. the local dealership salesman told me if i had owned a 2007 model it would still have been under warranty. that was a heartwarming thing to hear. *tr

My 2005 chevrolet equinox starting making a loud grinding noise when i had just gotten off of the interstate and was applying the brakes and turning. it felt like something was locked from the middle of my car to the back of my car. i was totally caught off guard and was very shaken. i stopped and looked at my tires and to see if anything was hanging down from the car. i couldn't see anything that was obvious. it was 9:00am. i was approximately 2 miles from a chevrolet dealership so i drove there. i was scared and shaken and didn't know if this problem was going to cause me to have a wreck or possibly be stranded. when i got to the dealership, a gentleman in the service department went for a drive with me. my car didn't make the loud grinding, but only a little. he said the service department would take off all 4 wheels and check the brakes. my husband left work to pick me up as this was not going to be done before lunch. the dealership contacted me at work and said it was not the brakes, but it was probably the rear differential, but he wanted to make sure and he would call me after lunch. he asked if i had an extended warranty on the car, i said no, but this should not happen to a 3 year old vehicle that was bought brand new. he agreed. my warranty expired 5 months today, january 24th and my mileage is past the warranty by 1,424 miles. my car has 37,700 miles on it. my husband owns a 1996 chevy s10 pickup with over 200,00 miles on it and nothing this major has ever happened with his truck. i contacted general motors and spoke with a representative. he said he would build a business case document to present to gm board for review. i think gm should pay for expenses to have the dealership replace the rear differential. i made a pun comment that since this cost was around $2400 that i wanted gm to bail me out, compared to the billions they just received from american taxpayers. gm success depends customer satisfaction. again my car only has 37,700 miles on it. *tr

I had my 2005 chevy equinox for 2 weeks. it starting having starting problems, when idling, sounded like it wanted to shut off. took it to a gm dealer. turns out the egr needed to be replaced and pcm needed reprogrammed. exactly fits nhtsa item number : 10017551 however, my vehicle doesn't fit in the range that gm decided was faulty. i do believe the range is larger than gm has actually listed. *tr

Door locks do not unlock unless manually operated and steering box faulty causing loose steering. *tr

The passenger side window 'imploded' in sept. '07 on my 2005 chevy equinox for no apparent reason. the glass was repaired ( through car ins.) and they mentioned (glass doctor) that they've had a lot of glass repairs for equinox. the repairman mentioned that the 'cable' for the window was loose & that the window would no longer go up or down. i had the windshield replaced a few months prior (defect, also-no visible damage) have been checking on 'recalls' for this, but have not found any...just complaints. won't drive it unless i have to for fear of exploding glass. my insurance co. suggested i file a complaint with the dealership, but it was purchased in la & i am now in ga. *tr

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 36,000 miles which i have surpassed a few thousand miles ago. i am trying to get some $$ together (things are very tight as everyone knows!) to get it looked out. i don't know if the lock is misaligned or what? i feel there should be a recall on this to be fixed because i have seen a lot of feedback on internet from people that have same issue with this type of car. i am not taking it to the dealer because i don't want to pay hundreds or possibly thousands of dollars. i will take it to a local reputable mechanic who is very trustworthy and reasonable. *tr

The chevy equinox is over-all a piece of garbage. ever since i bought it in 2004 it has given nothing but problems. i bought the vehicle brand new, but i doesn't perform like a brand new vehicle. since i've had this vehicle it has over heated on me, the ac system had to be repaired, the gage lights keep coming on as if something is wrong with the vehicle, when i drive on the express way and hit 60 mph the steering wheel start shaking when as i'm braking, the one belt that the equinox has snapped while i was driving, and three weeks after i got the belt fixed as i was driving and i turned on the ac the vehicle started smoking. keep in mind that my warranty expired earlier this year so majority of these expenses are coming out of my pocket, and guess what, yesterday on 9nov2008 the equinox died on me. i can't even get it to start. when i turn the key all the vehicle is doing is making a clicking noise but it's not turning over. i don't know if it's the battery because the horn works, the gage lights come on, the radio works, but it's just not turning over. it's back in the shop again, and there's no telling how much this is going to set me back. this vehicle has given me and my wife so much heart ache, and what i just listed were some of the high lights of problems that this vehicle has given us. times are tough right now and this equinox is not making things any easier. the gm company should be ashamed of themselves for making such a crappy product such as this vehicle. never again will i ever buy another chevy or any other gm product. i regret ever buying this vehicle. *tr

A few months ago my husbands mother drove his 2005 chevy equinox to the store and the battery died. they jumped the car and everything has been fine until a few days ago. we had to jump start my husbands car a few days ago and that is when he said something about the cd player staying on after the car was off. when you listen to the cd player it sounds like player is trying to eject a cd but it wont and eventually it says on the screen "cd changer error." it even does this when the vehicle is turned off so it ends up killing the battery. my husband has to unplug the fuse for the cd player or it drains his battery. and still having it unplugged the vehicle has a hard time starting because it is like it can no longer hold a charge. when we mentioned this to my husband's mother she said when it died the time she drove it had said the same thing. i have searched this problem online and many people have the same complaint. one person said that they even replaced the cd player multiple times and every few months it does the same thing. we are going to take the vehicle to the chevy dealership here and see what they say, but i really feel this is a problem that needs to be looked into because i do not have the money to buy cd players and batteries every few months. the equinox came out in '05 and it sounds to me like this is an error that they did not fix before production. *tr

I have a 2005 equinox. it started overheating and losing coolant, though there was no leak underneath. brought it to my mechanic who told me i had a blown head gasket. i emailed chevy but because its not at a dealership refuse to help any with the problem. i don't understand how something so major can break on a 3 year old vehicle. *tr

The driver side window does not work properly and it chooses when to go up and down and also i would have to open the door in order to work the window. also the stalls on numerous occasion to start. the brakes are brand new and a problems still occurs when trying to stop it shakes even when going a low speed. *tr

Please note my 2005 chevy equinox has failed several times mechanically as i have contacted gm about this problem,i have been utterly ignored ,only letter and no action to address the problem in which this vehicle has. i have written beth kucharski at gm-300 renaissance center detroit michigan several times executive assistant,and have made over 100 inquiries and complaints to the chevy resource center for over a perio of 2 years to no avail,they have ignored and have not once came up with a equitable solution to my problem. *tr

Bought 2005 chevy equinox brand new. chemical smell in cab at about 1200 miles and at 19,000 a/c leak detected and compressor and parts replaced. *tr

I bought a 2005 equinox 4 months ago, paid $4000.00 down on this car and then 2 month later i had to put out $ 956.00 on the cooling system. the air compressor had went out. now 2 months later the car had started getting a little over heated. i put engine coolant in it and it seemed to be doing better. 2 weeks after putting the engine coolant in it runs hot again worse than before and i am being told that it has a blown head gasket. i took it to a place that i trust with my vehicle repairs first because i was afraid to drive it to the dealership where i bought due to being afraid it would mess it up even more. they called and told me what the problem is and that's when i called the dealership. they say they are going to come and tow the vehicle to their shop and check it out and see what can be done. or either see about giving me another car. i'm not going to keep putting money out to get this car fixed and nothing is under warranty any more. there are a few other problems with this vehicle. a couple of times it's acted like it didn't want to start, and i can get out of it and lock it and before i walk away it will unlock by it self. also i have gotten out of it and the bell will keep dinging like the key is still in it. i've noticed that when i'm making a sharp turn that there seems to be noise with the front tire or something on the passenger side. i can't afford to be fixing this car every couple of months. it's crazy... *tr

2005 chevrolet equinox, mileage 68,800. "growling" heard coming from the rear end of the vehicle. diagnosed by repair shop as rear hub bearings going bad and they needed to be replaced before total failure which could have caused seizing or lose of wheels. no recall has apparently been issued and it isn't a "known" problem but local dealership said that they had 16 replacements in stock. *tr

At highway speeds, any attempt at braking resulted in rapid pounding. this was not the abs activating. the car was brought to the dealer (o'keefe chevrolet, ipswich, ma) for inspection. according to the service manager, the inspection showed that the front disc brakes were seriously worn down and both the brake pads and the rotors needed to be replaced. the car had slightly less that 18,000 miles on it. it was out of the 36 month warranty due to the elapsed time. the dealer refused any warranty consideration for the car. my concern was that the brake pads wore out in a short period of mileage. the service manager at o'keefe stated that this was due to "lack of use". needless to say, i found this to be unbelievable. i asked how the brakes could be worn down by lack of use. do they deteriorate standing still in my driveway? i contacted chevrolet customer service to further explore this failure. chevrolet's only response was that the car was out of warranty and nothing would be done. my questions about the brakes failing at low mileage was ignored by the customer service representative as she "was not technically trained". my concern in the matter is that the brakes used for the 2005 equinox were of substandard quality. this place both me and my family in a hazardous position using the car. at 18,000 miles, you don't expect a problem to be the brakes. chevrolet has ignored my concerns. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. when the contact depressed the brake pedal, she noticed excessive vibration and a humming noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. the dealer replaced the rear bearings and shaved the rotors. one year later, the failure recurred and she took the vehicle back to the dealer. they replaced the struts, sway bar, and the two front tires at the cost of over $1,000. the technician stated that the sway bar would have to be replaced because it was made of plastic. the contact is in the process of having the vehicle realigned. the failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 42,000.

When applying brakes cars shakes. *tr

2005 equinox with normal driving, mostly highway. began to hear the typical sounds of a failing bearing prior to 60,000 miles. vibration in steering, hum present when driving, uneven wear on front tires. replaced rfhub under warranty at approx. 69,000 miles. within 10,000 miles that rfhub began to fail, by the time i could get it to the dealership i had surpassed my warranty and the 12 months/12,000 warranty on the installed part via the dealership. was told that it wasn't out of the ordinary for the part to fail so quickly, which is news to me! how can a bearing fail that quickly and not be defective. was forced to pay over 500.00 to replace it. have complained numerous times about a rattle when going over bumpy roads and received the "we couldn't replicate it" response since initial complaint prior to 60,000 miles. have heard that the tierods are to blame, have mentioned it, but still deal with this rattle that goes unaccounted. also have bad electrical that "can't be replicated" at the dealership. radio and panel in dash flash at random times as if a wire were loose or shorting, loud booming thuds come from the speakers at the same time. speaker blew in door, but after warranty. regardless of numerous complaints i would have to pay out of pocket because they couldn't replicate these things when taken in to get looked at. fuel gage sticks, but either have to pay 120.00 to possibly correct it with a fuel system cleaner, or pay 700.00 to replace fuel filter. such great options. my family has worked for general motors for years, it's a shame. *tr

Condensation in headlamp assembly, bad seal around headlamp. car is no longer under warranty dealer and manufacturer no longer required to fix. a car that is 3 years old should not have a seal go bad leading to a buildup of water inside the headlamp assembly. i felt it was a defective part and gm should fix it, they feel otherwise sitting normal wear and tear, i disagree, hence the complaint. *tr

Driving under normal conditions i've experienced two failed front wheel bearings on driver side causing vehicle to vibrate, chevy garage replaced under warranty now upon getting vehicle inspected it was discovered that carrier bushing that connects front driveshaft to rear driveshaft has failed which could cause driveshafts to fall off. car is a 2005 chevy equinox with 35,000 miles on it, i feel gm should recall these vehicles and check these problems out before drivers have a serious accident. people are not reporting these failed components because garages are fixing under warranty so it doesn't get reported to you. i feel these components are defective right from factory so there should be a recall, thank you *tr

Our 2005 chevrolet equinox began to blow warmer air than usual when in the coldest air conditioning setting. we took it to the dealership and were told the problem was an internal valve in the compressor for the air conditioning unit. $1,050.00 to replace. our vehicle is 9 months and 4,000 miles out of warranty. we took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and he said without having to look anything up. it's a systemic problem with the 2005 model year equinox and the part is back ordered for 2 months because so many people have the same problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that she was able to remove the key from the vehicle while it was in the on position. when the vehicle was in the local repair shop she mentioned the defect to the mechanic, and they informed she should check for recalls related to the problem. there is a recall for the power train: automatic transmission (nhtsa campaign id #04v302000) however the dealer stated that her vin # was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 68,000 and current mileage was 73,776.

I have a 2005 chevy equinox that has experienced multiple electrical problems. first i had ignition problems, air conditioner problems, battery being drained without cause, window control and so forth. each time i took it to the dealer for repairs and each time a repair was made. only after the warranty was out did i discover by accident that the problems were caused by a faulty wiring harness. the main dash wiring harness located in the left floor panel on the driver's side has signs of melting, and shorts with the slightest movement. the shortage causes the air conditioner to stop blowing and will cause the engine to completely die out. i have had the car evaluated by two mechanics who both stated, without knowing someone else had looked at it, that the car is a fire hazard and should be repaired immediately. i also spoke with a local body shop that has repaired at least one equinox that burned due to this same wiring harness. the repairs are currently being made at a cost of $4,000.00. i believe that this is a more wide spread problem than has been reported and hope that others with similar problems will speak out as general motors is unwilling to investigate this. i encourage new car buyers to beware of this company, as i have been sorely disappointed with their product and service. *tr the consumer also stated there was a roaring noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. she later found out there was a problem with differential after being told there was nothing in the rear to cause a noise. updated 12/04/08. *jb

The brake pedal in my 2005 equinox went to the floor. i used my foot to bring it back up and then had the hydraulics of the brake pedal. examination by my car x repair service showed and e clip is used to hold the medal bake rod to the plunger had come out causing it sometimes to be disconnected from the other part. this could have been deadly as you never knew when you would have brakes. *tr

Just this week, without any warning my 2005 equinox died in the middle of a busy street and would not start....when the local dealership got it (not under warranty) they found that the fuel pump blew a fuse and while replacing the fuse it continued to be a problem. so i had to fork over a small fortune to have the fuel filter replaced. shouldn't something like the fuel filter, of which is inside the fuel tank, be under a life time warranty from the original? *tr

A crash that destroyed the drivers front fender and forced the car into a tree with a force to dent the fender and destroying the passenger rear door. the air bag did not deploy. after the accident a spring that controls the airbag had to be replaced. we do not have the old part. *tr

Beginning in 2007, the car would stall a little when i tried to start it. it would catch and start, but the noise was of some concern. early this year, the car would fail to start at all when i went to crank it. i've had it in the service shops at two different dealerships, and they've both told me they can't find anything wrong. i was stranded again today, but the car finally started after i waited for the tow truck for more than an hour. both times the car was in the shop, the folks working on it ran every test they new of and tried to repeat the problem but couldn't. *tr

Problems with car began immediately (transmission, air conditioner, odometer, window motor, car shifting abruptly, and skidding on any wet service.) finally went into 20 ft skid, wheels locked, no response to steering. car hit pole. airbags did not deploy, seat belts did not lock. car totaled. *tr

Took delivery o '05 equinox in june of '04. within the first year i began having an odor of coolant in the passenger compartment. had coolant system flushed and tank cleaned out in april of '05. this was apparently before a tsb was issued for the problem. in march of '06 i had it back to the dealer for the same problem and this time they had a tsb for it and changed the hoses and coolant under warranty. again in july of '06 dealer replaced the tank and coolant due to coolant gelling in tank. in august of '06 with 35,557 miles on the car (just under the 36,000 mile warranty there was again the smell accompanied by overheating. dealer found leaks in the front and rear head gasket. just barely got this job in under warranty! within weeks i was back at the dealer for a heater core replacement. they told me that this sometimes happens with the problem of the head gasket. (why didn't they check this when they were doing the head gasket if that was the case?) anyway i was back to the dealer by december due to the sound of air in the system after the heater core replacement. they found a leak between the tranny and the back of the block. they replaced the metal heater o-ring that was leaking. i never asked for any of the old parts from the dealer. i recently had the car to my mechanic (not the dealer) because of the smell of coolant in the cabin and the sound of water rushing/air in the system. he told me there is a tsb for hth problem and i would have to flush the system and change all the hoses. that was the end of march and i was saving $ for the job. this week my car overheated all the way to the red and when i checked the reservoir it was empty. i can't afford to replace or flush the coolant system every few months or year, especially when it is supposed to last much longer. if you have any advice on a remedy for the situation i would greatly appreciate it. i have had numerous other problems with this vehicle which i have not listed here. *tr

The hydraulic pumps that hold the back hatch open(up) on my equinox just quit working with out any warning . the hatch is so heavy i can't use it there is no safe way of holding up the hatch to put anything into the back of the car. i'm looking into buying a new set ,one for both sides of the vehicle .if i find them i will keep the old ones.,until i hear otherwise .. if i attempt to open the hatch, its slams down very hard because the hatch itself is so heavy . if a child happen to be near the hatch when it goes down they could be hurt very badly as could an adult. i no long can open the hatch as its too heavy to lift . the info on the pumps is stabilus usa gastonia nc 28052 5480869 4992rq0830n 007105 b20 *tr

I took title to my 2005 equinox on dec 27, 2004. on may5, 2007, i reported a noise in the rear suspension. the dealership ordered the parts and 1.5 months latter replaced the rear differential drum & clutch pack assembly on sep 9, 2005, i reported a groaning noise in the front end to the dealership. on sep 16, 2005, the dealership replaced the front struts and both torsion bar supports. on dec 16, 2006, i reported a tapping noise from the rear right. the dealership has never been able to find the cause. on nov 13, 2006 reported that the transmission slips and lags on uphills. the dealership could fund no problem. on may 1, 2007, reported that the door chime comes on when no key is in ignition. dealership replaced ignition cylinder. on aug 16, 2007 reported the same noise from front end and dealership replaced upper strut mounts. on oct 30, 2007 reported that the groaning noise was back. the dealership replaced strut mounts and repositioned strut boot. on mar 18, 2008, reported the noise to the dealership and they replaced the leaking strut mounts. the next day, the car was making the same groaning noise in the front end. to the dealerships credit, they have been very nice about all of the repairs. *tr

77k miles on vehicle, less than 3 years old, head gasket is leaking and needs to be replaced, also ignition cylinder failure, dexcool coolant supposedly is degrading the nylon material in coolant lines, the entire head gasket unit has to be replaced ($1500), i have all service records for vehicle and have not missed a schedule preventable maintenance/oil change/etc...for vehicle and i bought vehicle brand new off of lot with 83 miles. *tr

I have a leaking head gasket, i bought this equinox 6 months ago and its 1,200.00 to fix it at the dealer ship. i just paid 306.00 to replace the motor in the driver's side window. front end makes lots of noises. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the windshield is recessive. when it snows and the windshield wipers are activated, a thick amount of snow will accumulate on the windshield, which causes a huge blind spot. to remove the snow from the windshield, the contact has to periodically exit the vehicle and manually remove the snow. she called the manufacturer, but never received a response. the vin and engine size were unknown. the failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 27,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact has been experiencing failures with his vehicle since it was purchased. the failures include the transmission and brakes. when attempting to drive in reverse, the vehicle would not shift into gear. the brakes failed and water enters the vehicle as well. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair, but the failure could not be corrected. the contact wants to place the vehicle in arbitration. the manufacturer called the dealer, but are having difficulty speaking to someone. the engine size and powertrain were unknown. the failure mileage was 2,400 and current mileage was 3,300.

2005 chevy equinox air bags did not deploy. consumer states that he was involved in a frontal crash and air bags failed to deploy. he states that the crash speed was about 35 mph. *kb

I had a head on collision with a concrete wall in my 2005 chevrolet equinox on december 15, 2007. i was traveling about 55-60 mph when the head on collision occurred. my airbags did not deploy. however the talc power and the smell came out. i had an investigation done on the airbags. i was told by a gm investigation rep that the vehicle has to slow down 10-15 mph for the airbags to deploy. the investigation showed that the vehicle slowed down 11.85 mph which falls within the range for the airbags to deploy. i need a second opinion because gm stated that despite what the report says, they are not at fault for the airbags. *tr

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 dealer and have had it checked a number of time. they have cleaned the injectors, reflashed the computer, and updated the computer to the latest levels. the answer is always the same no codes generated no problem found. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving 35 mph, the abs light illuminated and then dimmed after one minute. the light illuminated again and did not turn back off. whenever the contact drove the vehicle, the abs light illuminated. the dealer has not yet been notified due to conflicting hours. the contact took the vehicle to several repair shops and they all stated that they could repair the vehicle. the vin, purchase date, engine size, and powertrain were unknown. the current and failure mileages were approximately 40,000.

I just bought the vehicle a 205 chevy equinox and the 2nd day i took my wife for a drive & we both noticed a bad odor coming from the ventilation. it caused her to get sick. i told the dealer and they did an ionizer cleaning thing, but that didn't work, because after 2 days, for the last two weeks i've been sick with upset stomach, nausea, headache, sinus problems, earache. had to take off work because i was feeling bad. i've read some other reports on this type vehicle and noticed people complained about same thing. *tr

Numerous failures on this car. the a/c and transmission defective in the first 100 miles. the power window failed. transm. shifted on curves and would momentarily lose all control of car. complained that had no wheel drive in wet or snow. would jump sideways or skid. ,now head-on into phone pole. airbags did not deploy, seat belts did not lock. as a result, hit steering wheel and dashboard. injuries. *tr

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 of times in a shorter period of time. *tr

Since i've owned the vehicle in 2005, i've had numerous occasions where there's been trouble with the engine cranking excessively. after too many times of this happening over the past couple of years, i finally took it into the dealer when it started getting worse. this was on 8/31/07. my response from the dealer was that this is "normal" due to service bulletin #03-06-03-001c. i've continued to have the problem, and it gets worse and worse. this is not a "normal" problem. chevrolet needs to correct this problem once and for all for all of its customers out there that have this issue. *tr

During a recent crash that i was in, when my air bag deployed i was pushed back into the seat. the seat came unlatched and plunged into the back seat where i had my daughter in her car seat. it was my understanding by both the insurance company and the dealer that this is to never happen. *tr

Crack developed in 2005 chevy equinox windshield for no apparent reason. it became visible while parked in a parking lot on 12/31/2007, but crack began where windshield meets the car at the bottom of the dash on the driver side. vehicle was 500 miles out of the 36,000 mile warranty for replacement. when chevy service first looked at the car they determined in 2 seconds that it was definitely covered but when they found out the mileage said it was not. had the windshield repaired under the auto insurance policy and the repairman said that there was absolutely no signs of damage to the windshield that would cause it to crack, i.e. debris, rock, etc. and that it was a stress fracture. he further stated that he saw this several times in equinoxes. *tr

We have a 2005 chevy equinox, as my mechanic would say, is a problem child. we have experienced what most have with the odor coming from the cooling system. our biggest complaint in with the suspension, and now the abs system. it took several visits to figure out why our vehicle was making loud noises in the front end. it all started while i was driving it around a sharp corner. from that day on, which was about six months ago, till present time the car has been load. we have an excellent mechanic. the noise in the front turned out to be the strut plates. this cost us $300 per side. we thought we had solved the issues except for about a week ago a louder noise stared. it felt and sounded like the car was going to break in two. we brought it back to our mechanic. this time it was the suspension system again. i do not know what it is called. there is a rod that is from the top of the strut that goes down to the wheel. these both needs to be replaced. the vehicle is at the shop now. thank fully theses rods only cost $30 a piece. the vehicle only has 46000 on it. then we can talk about the abs system. not every time but quite frequently we would back the car up and they abs would engage. only way to fix this was through replacing the sensors on the wheels. in not knowing which sensor is bad we would have to replace all of them which would amout to at least $1200. the good news or not such good news, however you want to look at it, the abs system is engaging going forward now, on dry pavement while braking. at least the mechanics should be able to find the falty sensor now that it is happening all of the time. shame on us for not doing our research before we bought the vehicle. *tr

While driving my 2005 chevy equinox check engine light comes on fill up with gas to reset as book stated no luck took to dealer for repairs stated the 02 sensor needed repairing picked up after the repair check engine light came on after driving less than 10 miles took car back to dealer. *tr

2005 chevrolet equinox safety issue with the steering. consumer states that the steering failed completely. dealer blamed the failure on ice in the wheel well. then the trouble light illuminated and the issue has not yet been fixed properly. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle had to be towed because it wouldn't start. the dealer cleaned the connector, however the computer did not pick up any diagnostic history, even though the trouble light had been coming on quite consistently. on feb 25, 2006 the consumer once again lost steering, but regained it and continued to drive. at that time they replaced the ignition switch. the trouble light continued to come on and once again the vehicle would not start. the dealer discovered that by pushing on the fuse box, the vehicle would start and steer. on 2 separate occasions, the consumer became stranded, the doors wouldn't unlock and the vehicle wouldn't start, but the horn worked. the consumer let the vehicle sit overnight and when she came back, the vehicle still would not automatically unlock, she opened the door manually and pounded on the fuse box, and the vehicle started up. the second time the consumer became stuck, pounding on the fuse box did not work and the vehicle didn't start, even though the battery was fine. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, and for the second time, the ignition switch was replaced. as soon as the consumer left the dealer the trouble light illuminated again. the consumer stated the steering continues to go out a couple of times. the consumer also stated the resume button for the cruise control doesn't always work properly. *jb

Lemon/auto failures,too many items to lst 2005 chevy equinox lt. *tr

I was traveling on a major highway (rte 495 s). i suddenly heard a loud noise and felt a jolt. i thought that i had gotten a flat tire, so i proceeded to pull into the break down lane. the car was idling fine but made a horrible scraping noise when moving. my mechanic informed me the bolts supporting my engine block had snapped and the only thing holding the engine was my axle ¿ hence the awful scraping noise. my car is less than 3 years old and has approximately 30k miles - i would think a part as important as the bolts supporting my engine block should last longer. i have all parts that were replaced. *tr

The back floorboard of my car has been noticably wet for a few months. my car is out of warranty so i began researching online to see what might be the problem. the seals around the doors were fine. i did find 3" of water laying in my spare tire compartment. there is no drain hole for the water to be removed. the water is coming in from the tail lights. the dealership i purchased the equinox from simply laughed at the problem and said it would cost over $200 to replace just the tail light. the smell inside of the vehicle is horrible. it is obviously rusting the body and causing mold and mildew inside the vehicle. *tr

Auto was at rest at a stop light just after exiting expressway. auto seemed to lose power when the engine light came on and the temp gauge was reading hot. i slowly drove about a mile home. at this time i turn off the auto and opened the hood. i let it sit turned off for about an hour, at that time i tried to start the auto and it wouldn't turn over. i let it sit overnight and tried to start next morning, it turned over hard and started. i turned it off, checked the coolant it was very low. i added coolant, let it run about 10min, lots of steam come from tail pipe and no heat from vents. i then checked engine oil, it seemed watered down. a friend who knows cars told me head gasket. my 3year old chevy now needs at least $1500 to $2000 worth of repairs that may not be under warranty. *tr

Vehicle driven, parked, 5 hours later key fob would not work on approach to vehicle noted smell of burnt plastic, vehicle would not start. attempted to jump battery when noted smoke and stopped. vehicle taken to dealer they claimed the vehicle was jumped backwards and i know this not to be a fact. dealer stated everything fried under hood. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. since purchasing the vehicle at 24,000 miles, the steering wheel and brakes have not worked and the service engine soon light illuminates intermittently. the purchase date, vin, powertrain, and engine size were unknown. the current mileage was 30,000 and failure mileage was 24,000. updated 12/07/07

2005 chevy equinox w/45,000 miles - had the smell of burnt plastic, and smoke rising from the steering column, while the vehicle was started and moving. radio pre-program button on the steering wheel lost function, and the ignition keeps turning over despite the key being returned to the neutral position. *tr

Currently my vehicle is in the shop for a head gasket repair. i have previously had to take the vehicle in for a tsb on the cooling system to have the system flushed and new hoses and coolant replaced. a foul odor was being released from the vehicle and a sludge and discoloration was building up in the reserve tank. i recently started to notice that the vehicle was running hot (near red line at stop lights). upon checking my coolant level it was very low. it is a closed cooling system and this should not be. i immediately took it into the dealership. upon a service writer opening the hood the vehicle was sizzling and boiling. he quickly pointed out the sludge and discoloration again in my reserve tank and he told me this was indicative of a serious problem with the cooling system. i have been informed that i have a blown head gasket. i have researched on line and seen that this has occurred with numerous other 2005 equinox owners resulting in major engine problems and failures. everything from gaskets and heads to water pumps and entire engines having to be rebuilt or replaced is on record. is there any recourse available to the consumer in the event that problems should continue after this major repair? my vehicle is no longer under warranty and i still owe a very substantial balance. i cannot afford continuing major repair costs in addition to my monthly payments when it appears this was a manufacturing defect/problem. i look forward to your response. donna huff-bolek shady side, maryland *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact's right foot became caught under the brake pedal. the pedal is approximately four inches. the manufacturer has not been notified. the current and failure mileages were 38,000. updated 01-15-08. *kb the consumer lifted his foot to try stop, but he hit the heel of his right foot and missed the brake pedal and hit the floorboard instead. the brake pedal is 4 inches to narrow. it should be 5 inches wide. updated *jb

My chevy equinox has a loud groan, grinding noise when making low speed turns such as in parking lots or sharp turns. there was a recall notice from 2004 to january 2006 but chevrolet informs me that my vehicle is 3 numbers off so they will not make repairs. since it was for the chevy equinox i don't see that it matters what the numbers are if my vehicle is having the same problem. i have spoken with the local dealer and chevrolet with no positive response. i question whether this is causing more problems with the steering and whether it is safe. *tr

Oct 8, was in class for 30 minutes came out car was dead, everything worked but started just clicked. called roadside assistance.. took too long; called campus security got a jump start, car drove fine died again until oct 13. jump started again, oct 18 died again, called roadside assistance had it towed to herb adcox chevy. they still have it and say it is running fine...no diagnostic problems showing on computer. filed an issue with 800chevusa.... they say even though i have an extended warranty(car still in original warranty now) that this issue may not be covered. the car is only two years old i am the original owner. chevy cannot find any problems so i am stuck wondering when it will die again. i also reported noxious fumes (smells like rancid butter)most likely from antifreeze problem like other 2005 equinox's and a brake shimmy problem at highway speeds(entire car seems unstable). this is the last chevy i will ever buy. i hate to even trade it in and give the issues to someone else. this is wrong. i believe chevy is aware of these issues and doing nothing to recall or repair them. i was told if there is no diagnostic there is no problem. *jb

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

I have had numerous problems with my 2005 awd chevy equinox, including the head gaskets blowing, losing acceleration on the 270/highway, ongoing acceleration problems, and other problems which still continue. i have begged for chevy to help get the car fully repaired and the customer service representatives just keep telling me to bring it into the dealer. i've tried two dealers and returned to the purchasing dealer who will only make repairs if they can pull a code - they report i am having problems with my spark plug wires - first they reattached it, and then replaced one but car still doesn't drive as it did before head gaskets blew. please, please help me - i've had my car in the shop 8 times in 4 months and the dealer and chevy will not provide me with an extended warranty - car warranty ends in 6 months or help repair properly. i am scared to drive this car and don't know what to do as they don't take my concerns seriously as the only way they diagnose is by pulling codes. *tr

My fuel gauge takes 2-3 minutes to change from empty to full right after i fill up my tank. *jb

Vehicle(2005 equinox) always downshifts from overdrive when going downhill. this causes vehicle to suddenly speed forward requiring brake to be applied. *tr

Vehicle(2005 equinox) always downshifts from overdrive when going downhill. this causes vehicle to suddenly speed forward requiring brake to be applied. *tr

Tensioner,pulley& fan belts failures...driver side window-defect..windows freezes will not go up,when up will not go down.. *tr

I bought the eqinox in the end of february 2005. i noticed a sour smell, and had the dealer clean interior because of the rotten smell. the smell persisted, and the dealer had the coolant system flushed and said that would cure the problem. then , when the weather warmed up and i turned on the vent light steam would come out of the vents and moisture on the window inside. i had the car in the shop again for 5 days, and they said they could not find anything wrong. they had flushed the system again and the smell was still there. two weeks later the engine light came on. i took it back to the originals dealer, and they determined the heater core was gone and they replaced it and seemed to run fine , except it seemed to run hot and would leave a large puddle. i complained, but the dealer told me that it was normal, and that all was okay. last month in may 2007 every time i stopped the temperature gauge would climb so the dealer replaced the thermostat. 3 weeks later the gauge would hit red every time i would stop at a light. i brought it back again this time they said the head gaskets were shot. i contacted chevrolet, and they were supposed to gave me the parts, but it still cost $918.00 since now i was out of warranty. i have spoken to several mechanics, and they claimed the engine heads warped due to the heater core problems in the beginning, and that if i had a private repairman repair the gaskets the job would have coasted $1000, and chevrolet did not give me any real break.*ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the key will not turn in the ignition. he must go to the rear of the vehicle and give it a push in order for the key to work in the ignition. the failure occurs intermittently. when he took the vehicle to the dealer, it worked perfectly. recall # 04v302000 (power train automatic transmission) does not apply to his vin. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage is 36,000 and failure mileage was 25,000.

Where do i begin i bought a chevy equinox 2005 brand new and have had numerous problems!! the main problem is the check engine light. it continuosly comes on and when i take it to the dearlership they never seem to be able to actually fix the correct problem. i have replaced a headgasket, thermostat, internal gasket, front roters and brakes, dealership states that i need new front roters and brakes again it hasn't even been 1 year since the first set. i've had new shock plugs and a coil put in, etc. this all started last nov. with the check engine light and still is having problems. i am so frustrated with this car. i thought that with buying a brand new car i wouldn't have all of these problems. i'm afraid to travel with it because it is so unreliable!!!

Vehicle had alignment performed by dealer at appx 10k miles. rear alignment was either not addressed or is defective causing severe tire wear resulting in tire replacement and second alignment at 19k miles. *tr

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 morning. last chevy i will ever buy back to nissan. *jb

I always parked car in a garage, but this day no spots were open so i parked on the street and went to work. about a 1/2 hour later i looked the window and noticed smoke coming from the back of the car. i ran out to see what the problem was, and saw fire on the back bumper area on the driver's side. someone called the fire department. while i grabbed a few things out of the inside of the car. the fire department t came and eventually put out the fire. i have never known a car to spontaneously combustion before, and it was a very traumatic experience. the car was destroyed between the fire, smoke and water, and declared totaled by the insurance company. the origin of the fire appeared to be in the tail light section and to be electrical in nature. i did not have any prior problems with the car, and it was equipped as originally leased from the dealer. it was only two years old and still under the warranty. thankfully ,no one was hurt/killed this time. i believe this car was defective and posed a very real danger to my family as well as my coworkers. the manufacturer was extremely uncooperative in discussing the problem - with not even a 'sorry you are having trouble with one of our products' line as i wanted to be reimbursed for the deductible that i will have to give the insurance company.*ak

Tl*- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving at 55 mph on an incline the engine lost power. the contact was able to restart the vehicle immediately. the check engine occasionally illuminated before the engine stalled. the dealer informed the contact that this problem was due to a cracked spark plug which was caused by rain entering the vehicle through the windshield and coming into contact with the spark plugs. the spark plugs were replaced, and a shield was sealed to prevent water from coming into contact with spark plugs. the contact stated approximately 3 months later she experienced the same problem. the dealer removed and replaced the spark plug, the wire and the coil. a month later the vehicle experienced the same problem. the dealer informed the contact that a cracked spark plug was the reason for this occurrence. the vehicle currently had 33,000 miles. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the vehicle produced a humming noise when started. when the vehicle was purchased in 2005 it produced the same noise. however, the sales person assured the contact that the source of the noise was only the brakes. the contact stated that the longer the vehicle was driven the louder the noise became. the contact brought the vehicle back to the dealer, who stated that vehicles were subject to malfunction occasionally. also, the dealer stated that the contact would have to pay for any repairs that were needed. the contact then brought the vehicle to a different mechanic, and was informed that the rear wheel bearings were the cause of failure ,and that the entire wheel as liable to detach and cause a crash. the tires were examined and determined to be in good condition. the current mileage was 47,000, and failure mileage was 18,000. *ak

My driver side window will not go up or down, it just failed completely. the dealership advised that the wires inside the door are completely broken. the system needed to fix it is back ordered so i have to wait to have it replaced. four days later my brakes became the new problem. on my way to school, i was approaching a stop light and began applying the brakes but the car would not stop. it made a vibrating noise and thrust itself forward. it wasn't a grinding sound but clicks and vibration. luckily there wasn't anyone in front of me or coming from the opposite direction. i thought it something i did and continued driving carefully. at the next stop i was unable to slow down to make a right hand turn. i passed the turn completely before the car slowed enough to turn. this scared me so i pulled over and called for help. after taking a test drive with a car repair person who informed me it wasn't my brake pads or rotors. he said it sounded like my anti-lock system failing and i should call the dealership. i called the dealership and they said to bring it in. gm roadside assistance towed it. that was saturday and today is monday, the dealership worker told me she drove it and she has been driving for 12 years and she didn't have a problem with the brakes but they will put it on the electric diagnostic machine to double check it. i am afraid to drive with my children. the fact that the car may not stop or the brakes may fail at any time is scary. i should hear from them by this evening. *jb

On january 26 i took my 2005 chevrolet equinox to the dealership from which i purchased it (classic east, madison ohio 44057) for an oil change and mentioned that i heard a rattle in my steering column when i was on rough road. they attempted to fix the noise by adjusting the preload steering gear, but it did not work so they special ordered a part. i returned on february 1 and they attempted to fix the noise by installing a power steering gear, but that did not work. using technical assistance from general motors, they ran several diagnostic tests and ultimately ended up replacing the steering column on february 2. on february 3 i phoned the dealership to let the service department know that the steering did not feel right- it was alternately very loose or very tight. i was told that i had electronic power steering, so that was normal. i stated that it had never been that way before, but was assured that it was normal and i should drive it for a while to see if it got better. on february 24, i was driving in a parking lot and heard a snap in my steering column. at that point, i had lost all control of the steering and was able to turn the wheel 360 degrees with no impact on the tires or car. i had the car towed to the dealer at that time. at this time, they have not yet determined if this was dealer installation error or a faulty part. nm

Attempted to start vehicle after being driven approximately 2-3 miles. clicking sound happens each time (approx 15) and engine struggles to engage. dealer has inspected and could not duplicate problem. *jb

Vehicle's antilock brakes failed to bring vehicle to stop on 4 separate occasions during the past 2 weeks. all occurrences were during or immediately following a measurable snowfall. in the first incident my vehicle was approaching a very busy intersection at not more than 15 mph when the brakes failed with load grinding noise and slid thought the stop light, fortunately without accident. in the 2nd and 3rd occurrences, my wife was unable to bring the vehicle to a stop due to the same type of brake failure and noise, resulting in her going of the shoulder into a ditch to avoid collision. and finally the next day which is a monday, i was taking the vehicle to our chevrolet dealership to have the brakes checked when once again, while slowing down to approach 5-10 mph while approaching a stop light, i nearly rear-ended a school bus due to another occurrence of not being able to brake. a brake mechanic at the dealership took the car for a test drive on the back lot for 2 minutes and declared the brakes worked fine. further persistence prompted the service manager to take the car for a street test drive and upon his return he stated the brakes worked fine for him. i have been driving for almost 40 years and have never been more frightened to drive a car on ice or snow as i am with this vehicle, which by the way does not handle well in wind either. i am not happy with the response of my dealership and feel these occurrences are very similar if not exactly the same as those that prompted a similar recall of gm 1999 -2002 model trucks and suv vehicles in 2005. *nm

2005 chevy equinox awd, 3 starters, 3 coolant tanks, all coolant hoses changed, heater changed twice, a pillar panels leaked air, radiator replaced, battery bolt replaced, rear shelf broke, constant coolant smell in car, made wife sick, had car 5 months approx, spend around 90 + days in shop, dealer did all they could, but g.m. refused to work on car under warranty anymore, g.m. " forced " to buy back under lemon law, bought toyota, period. have all receipts and paper work for anybody interested. *jb

There have been several problems that have been fixed, however one remains. there is a popping noise, coming from the back end, resulting in many pops in a series, and then it won't do it again. this usually happens after a cold start and driving it for a couple minutes then coming to a stop. however it has happened immediately at start up and during the course of driving for the first couple minutes.*jb

I am experiencing an extremely strong mildew smell inside my equinox. it is so strong people comment outside the car. the smell also penetrates clothing so that others notice the smell. people will not ride in my car. i have had it to the dealer twice. both times the odor improves slightly (they depdorize the hvac) but still others comment. i am concerned about driving my 3 year old b/c of the smell. we have found no visible wetness or mold. the rubber around two windows was loose but the dealer did not find water inside the door. the smell does not seem to be coming from the vents but mores so just from the car. *nm

My 2005 equinox shimmies when applying brakes at about 40-50 mph rotors were resurfaced 1 time and brakes were replaced when vehicle had 30,000 miles took to dealership and they said there was dust build up they took apart and cleaned vehicle now has 40000 miles and the same problem is back again since there are so many complaints i think dealership should fix at no cost to owner of vehicle. *nm

2005 chevrolet equinox. in october, 2006, i was driving on city streets when i lost steering and my car felt as though a wheel was about to fall off. after towing the vehicle to my mechanic (i was 400 miles past the 36,000 warranty), i found out that the lower control arm had snapped. *jb

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

Replaced tires on my 2005 chevrolet equinox with only 11,000 miles. prior to this, i had to get an alignment however, the tires still went bad. after i purchased my new set of tires, i went back to have them rotated after there recommended miles of 5,000 and the tires are wearing again. i had less than 18,000 miles on it this time around. i can not afford to keep replacing tires every 5,000 miles. the garage told me that they had replaced the tires on several more equinox that same day with just about the same amount of miles as mine. *nm

We purchased a 2005 chevy equinox in september of 2005. through our research, this was one of the only vehicles that would accommodate 2 rear facing child seats with safe operation. the equinox now has approximately 16, 000 miles on it. on 11 november 2006, my wife and our 14 month old twin daughters were on their way to visit her friend. i receive a phone call from my wife. she is frantically screaming to me that something is wrong with the equinox. she explains that when she applies the brakes at speeds above 45 -50 mph, she is experiencing a violent shaking of the vehicle's front end and the steering wheel, and feels that she would not be able to stop the vehicle in an emergency situation. i advise her to decrease her speed and continue to her friends house and that i will return home and take our subaru to meet her. we switch vehicles. once on the highway, i accelerate to approximately 65-70 mph and notice traffic backing up due to police activity down the road. i apply the brakes slightly and the equinox begins to shake violently to the point that it feels as though the front wheels are pulling in opposite directions, and i am having a difficult time keeping the vehicle between the marked lanes. the steering wheel is also shaking and i have to grip it tightly to hold on. i don't recall having experienced a steering wheel shake this violently. after decreasing to about 50 mph, the shaking subsided to the point that the vehicle was controllable within the lanes. this occurred several more times during the ride home, so i sustained a speed that was safe for myself and the other motorists. a trip that would take a little over an hour took about 2 hours to complete with minimal traffic. being that this occurred over a weekend, we have not been able to get the chevy to the dealership or a repair station to have it checked. after having the chevy checked i will notify your administration of the outcome. *nm

Cd player broke, water soaking floor boards twice causing mold & mildew. complete loss of radiator fluid, loss of engine power while driving twice. unusual wear of tires. rubbing in steering column when turning, knocking sound when turning slowly to the right, a/c not cooling efficiently. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure, the vehicle shimmied. the dealership replaced the rotors in march 2005. then in april 2006, the rotors were resurfaced, and the rotors were replaced again six months later.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted and was placed in drive, however it did not move. the vehicle was towed to a dealership who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. also, the vehicle shook while driving over 60 mph and when the brakes were applied. the dealership replaced the tires twice, rotated, and balanced the tires in an effort to correct the problem. the dealership also replaced the rims, wheels, and hubs, however the problem persisted. in addition, the air conditioner unit fell off the bracket which caused the engine to shut down. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. updated10/04/06. *jb

My wife and i bought this 2005 equinox in march of 2005. it had 9k miles on it. a few times after that it did not sound like it was going to start. when it did the whole vehicle shook, it was like starting a manual in gear. at around 12k miles the front end started shaking when the were brakes applied. took it in to be serviced in february 2006 and asked them to check brakes. they said there was no problem. they did not feel anything. contacted chevrolet and the customer service told me to take the vehicle back to the dealership and have them check the brakes again. when we did they told us the rotors were warped. this should not be happening already. still has half the life on the brakes. today we took it in to have the shocks and struts replaced. this was due to a loud noise we kept hearing. hopefully that fixed that problem. as far as the brakes and rotors, the dealership told us not to worry about having new rotors put on until the brakes were worn. it is really dangerous on the interstate when someone slows down in front of you when you're doing 50 to 65 mph and it don't feel like your going to stop. we were told this wasn't covered under warranty. something should be done about this. i am done with chevrolet. *jb

Took in for oil change and lube tech at dealer suggested take in for service due to discoloration of antifreeze, told by service advisor this was okay and not to worry. second oil change same issues, finally have appointment to hopefully correct,poor gas mileage, erratic shifting, gas cap that will not stay on,check engine light once or twice a week, and only 8300 hundred miles on vehicle. will have hard time buying another chevorlet again. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated there have been two incidents with the vehicle. first, while in reverse the vehicle went forward. this resulted in loss of brakes and power steering. the ignition was turned off and the emergency brake was pulled to stop the vehicle. second, while attempting to start the vehicle the engine failed. there was a clicking sound heard. the lights, power windows and radio were still operable, however the vehicle failed to start. the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem with the first incident. the second incident, they determined the battery needed to be replaced. the manufacturer has been alerted.

I have 13,000 miles on my can, and the brakes are 40% gone on the front, and 20% on the back. also poor steering and handling. front suspension makes a clunking sound. have been to dealer 3 times for these problems and am told that they are normal, that all equinoxs make the noise. *nm

Consumer requesting a file repair for 2005 equinox. *ts the cosumer stated over the past year, she has experienced numerous problems with the vehicle. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds with the rear windows down, the air thumps and pounds through the vehicle. this causes discomfort to the contact's ears. the dealership and manufacturer determined this is how the vehicle was manufactured. *ak updated 5/2/2006 - *nm

Dt*: the contact stated there were numerous problems with the vehicle. first, the engine would intermittently not crank. the dealer replaced the battery however, this did not correct the problem. second, while depressing the brake pedal the vehicle intermittently did not slow down. the brake pedal was pumped several times to get the brakes to activate correctly. third, the transmission revved high and intermittently did not change gears correctly while driving. fourth, the abs lamp illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the abs lamp was reset. lastly, the front passenger window was rolled down and would not rise back up. the dealer replaced the window regulator and the window was repaired. the vehicle was repeatedly taken to the dealer and addressed the problems that could be duplicated and made appropriate repairs. hard start/hesitation and almost stalling. also, determined speed sensor was causing reduced power. *ak

Map light leaks, filled with water rotors replaced at 12,000 miles electrical failure in hot weather popping and rattling noise front end stereo speaker intermittent buzzing noise when radio not on time display doesn't always light up not notified of product emission recall by manufacturer. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds with the accelerator pedal depressed, the accelerator pedal did not return to the normal raised position but remained depressed. this happened several times intermittently and the accelerator pedal felt as though it was "stuck" to the floor. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection; however, the problem could not be duplicated. updated 4/17/2006 - *nm

Dt*: the contact stated there was only half an inch between the front tires and the macpherson strut supports. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection, although there was no problem. the dealership determined this is how the vehicle was manufactured; therefore, no repairs were available. the design of the coil spring mount has a razor sharp edge on the strut which could cause a serious accident. updated 03/17/06. *jb

Dt: the contact stated on may 14, 2005 the vehicle was taken to the dealership for scheduled maintenance, and to check on a noise they could hear coming from the front of the vehicle. the technicians were unable to duplicate the problem. on september 19 2005 the vehicle was taken back to the dealership to find out what was causing this noise. a technician test drove the vehicle and heard the noise , and determined it was the front struts that needed to be replaced. repairs were made to the vehicle. after the repairs the vehicle was still experiencing the same noise problems. the vehicle was taken back on a third occasion o on october 14, 2005. this time they replaced the clutch drum module, the filters, and the power train drive line was lubricated. the vehicle was driven home and it experienced the same problem as before. the vehicle was taken back to the dealership, and they were unable to duplicate the problem.*ak

Dt: the contact stated vehicle lost power while driving, it did not stall. it restarted after multiple attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and they replaced the park/neutral switch. the vehicle had the problem two more times. also, there was vibration when reversing. the dealership has not been able to diagnose a problem ,and no further repairs have been made. *ak the transmission. updated 01/04/06. *jb

Bought brand new 2005 chevy equinox. bad odor coming from vents. dex cool is corroding cooling system, and engine. 17,000 miles have had it in 3 times for entire coolant system flush... still is un bearable. be aware this is not an isolated case. consequence- after extended drive (greater than 30 minutes) results in light-headedness, headache, or watery burning eyes. it leaves a film of antifreeze vapor on the windshield, on the inside. gm does not consider this vehicle inoperable. go figure. gm has done little to satisfy our needs, they pay for new hoses and flush- which obviously doesn't work. 900 dollars a pop, for the same result. parts repaired: 5 hoses (all of them) 3x, dex-cool 3x. safety is something they strive for at gm, what happened? *nm

I purchased my 2005 chevy equinox on aug. 22, 2005 and instantly fell in love. soon after it began to smell as if my vehicle was going to over heat. i took the vehicle to the dealer to have it check out and nothing was found. although they did add more antifreeze. things were going fine until it got cold outside. when starting my brand new 2005 chevy equinox a popping noise was heard from the rear. i took it to the dealer and they stated that it was the exhaust. they replaced the exhausted and nothing was heard, at least for two weeks. needless the say the noise has come back and no one seems to know what's wrong. to top it off a foul smell comes from the vents went the heat is on. i now have to ride with the window slightly open because the smell is now cause headaches for me and my passengers. i am deeply concerned about the condition of my vehicle because i have a small child that i am concerned about while traveling in this car. *nm

I have taken my 2005 equinox in for service 4 times due to poor fuel economy (13 mpg city/15 mpg hwy). i just bought the vehicle in june 05. i have also contacted chevrolet motors corp with my complaint. each time there is some additional equipment the dealer puts on the vehicle per advice from gm tech's. however, mileage still way off from that advertised. *jb

Poor mileage. suv has 4000 miles and has been into dealer for 2 tsb's from manufacturer to correct transmission & odometer both to help mileage. suv still get only 19 highway/17 city which is well below advertised range of 25 city/19 city. *jb

Check engine light keeps going on and they've only been able to ascertain anything a couple of times. the code is lost in the computer with multiple starts and shut offs of the engine. the computer is reset at different intervals--no one can tell me how long i have to get to the dealership after the error light is lit. *nm

There is a bad smell coming from the air vents. found out that there was mold in the cooling system. there are many many other things that have been wrong with my car. they have had 3 attempts to fix the problem and have not. i have a dr. statement that the car is not safe for me to drive because of my asthma and other medical problems. the car has been back to the dealership 8 times since i bought it in april for many things. but 3 times for the smell and 3 times for the brakes and nether have been fixed. *jb

Various dates ranging from april of 2004 until sept of 2005. lack of power/ no forward acceleration. happens intermittently - but always when it is wet or raining. often happens while car is in motion. just recently i was traveling 50+ miles an hour attempting to merge onto a high way & then there was complete lack of acceleration. the dash board lights up but the car does not stall. i have had this car back to gmac for service 7 times for the same symptoms. this is a very large safety issue & i think it should be recognized. *nm

Deceptive mileage information. vehicle only gets 13 to 17 miles per gallon. less than that chevy tahoe that i traded in to save gas. this is deceptive sales tactics during a time when most people are shopping for vehicles with acceptable gas mileage. this should be considered illegal, at the least it is false advertising. *nm

2005 chevrolet equinox transmission constantly fails to hold vehicle in place when stopped or parked.*mr the vehicle rolled forward when placed in reverse and must be stopped from rolling forward by stepping on the brake or steeping on the gas pedal. the consumer smelled burning rubber in or around the front console, there was extreme heat from the engine, on the front hood and in the engine compartment, heat on the front windshield dashboard and the rear tail gate area. the consumer was told the heat he was feeling was from natural sources. the front side window and door supports interfered with the consumers vision. the doors constantly creak and make loud noises when opened. the back head rests impair the rear window visibility. *jb

When unbuckling the rear passenger seat belt my grandson somehow got it around his waist. it retracted so quickly that we could not free him from it. as we would pull on it to try to give him breathing room, it would pull tighter. he was becoming unable to speak & breathe. someone came out with a knife and we were able to cut the belt. i contacted gm and they gave me links to proper seat belt use & child restraint. *nm

Upon starting the vehicle, it makes a rumbling and literally moves under the hood as if it won't start, but it does. it has an affect of a straight drive when starting the vehicle while it's in gear. *nm

Dt: caller said in wet weather the brakes made a rattling noise and then failed. in dry weather when slowing down and hitting the brake the front end shook. dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet. caller will have the vehicle towed to dealer today. *ak

The brake light was coing on. when i took it to the dealership they claim that it was a computer code that needed updating. the light camet on again, they claim they couldn't duplicate the problem. light on again (3rd time) took it to a different chevy dealership, apparently the brake light was on because it was reading that the brake fluid was running low. once replaced, it has not gone on again. it took 3 times & 2 different dealerships to fix the problem. *jb

Purchased 2005 chevy equinox on may 26 2005 have had it at the dealer 5 times in the past 47 days 1st the sunroof stopped working, then the transaxle overheating light came on got those "repaired" didn't get off the dealers lot and the light came on again they changed sensor brought it back the next day and was told they found a chaffed wire in the main harness yesterday i had it towed in after engine light and traction control light came on felt like wheels didn't want to turn and on hills had no power to climb i live in the mountains of pa will never buy another chevy

I have a 2005 chevy equinox the muffler system is very loud and needs replaced. i have taken it to the dealer where i bought it and they say there is no way to fix the problem. even the garage manager agrees that it is to loud.

The liftgate support rod detached while in the up position allowing the liftgate to fall freely on my head and neck. if i was in another position or if i didn't react quickly i might have been seriously injured or killed. it seems the liftgate supports are not strong enough or attached properly. the other support rod didn't have enough strength to hold the door up.

Dt:consumer has been told by dealer that vehicle had excessive clearance in the steering shaft. this caused a banging noise when vehicle was jarred, and loose steering. dealer told consumer that there were eight people with same problem that were on waiting list to have problem repaired at this dealership. *ak

2005 chevrolet equinox experiencing problems with the steering.*mr the vehicle is equipped with variable steering. it was the consumer's understanding that with variable steering, the steering was looser during city driving and would become tighter during highway driving. the consuemr feels that the steering was too loose, that the vehicle wandered and pulled to the left while driving. *nm

Dt: uncontrolled acceleration, while passing another vehicle on the highway. in order to stop the accelerator vehicle had to be shut down. owner was driving at 50 mph, and was trying to get to 65 mph in order pass another vehicle. when the vehicle was at 75 mph owner had to stop vehicle. the vehicle was at an undesired speed in the left lane. the owner still had control of the vehicle at this point. owner called cheverolet to have vehicle checked. *ak

Was waiting at a traffic light when vehicle lurched(jumped forward) hitting car in front of me, car was in drive and my foot was on the brake pedal, had been stopped for several minutes when car went forward. no one was injured but could be a problem in the future

On long highway trips with steep inclines, obds light and traction control light came on. when stopping, and trying to regain speed, car lost power to move forward. when engine turned off and back on, traction control light extinquised, obds light remained.when car cooled off, no light remained. first time did not bring to dealer. second time left car running. dealer said fixed problem. problem registered on computer as p0741. dealer did not mention of previous computer registration of first time incident. within 6 days, stranded on next long distance trip with steep incline,and was towed to next dealer. problem registers on computer with code p 0741, covered by bulletin 020730-013d. received three different explainations of problem. valve body was replaced. within one week same problem, when driving slow speed on country roads with steep inclines, however did not show on computer again. turned car off let it cool down and worked fine.

2005 chevrolet equinox rear ended another vehicle after being hit in the rear while stopped. the air bags did not deploy and the seat belts did not engage.*mr the driver sustained some injuries when he was pushed forward into the steering wheel and dash. *nm

I purchased a chevy equinox in 2004, since i got it, i have taken my car 3 times to service for the cd changer, and once i took it to check the engine service light and a really strange noise coming from the front of the car while driving, but what really concerns me is that on may 2005 i had a car accident due to my steering wheel, got locked while i was driving at 60-65 mph in a highway, prior to the accident the engine service light turned on, and a few minutes later the oil service light too, i tried to avoid impacting any other vehicle around me but i couldn't. the two tires from the passenger right side came out of the rims, the tire from the drivers rear side came completely out of place. the strange thing is that the impact was in the drivers side door by the handles, but it looks like the whole car was put in a two story building and had been throw down from it, because it didn't support the collision. they are still investigating this incident. they estimated the damages in almost $8,000.00

Dt: water was leaking into cab of vehicle and into trunk. water leak iwas in front dome light, and it leaked twice. the middle dome light leaked once, and the trunk has had a big bucket of water removed from it. dealer tried to fix leak, but it still leaks. caller was told not to park under trees. manufacturer said they would call dealer, and told caller to keep sun ,roof closed and that there was debris in sun roof. caller stated she was concerned about water in the electrical system. and that more damage can be caused.*ak

Dt: the tailgate collapsed due to the left strut not providing enough lift. the tailgate stayed up for a little while then came down rapidly on my husband's hand.

The consumer pulled into the parking space and the vehicle accelerated on its own and hit a pole. the vehicle was racing and was placed in neutral. a complaint was filed with gmc. they have denied any liability. *ak *bf *nm *sc *jb

I have a 2005 chevrolet equinox. when towing my pop-up camper trailer, the 5 speed automatic tranmision will not shift from third gear to fourth gear automatically. upon reaching cruising speed, 60 or 65 mph, the engine remains at a high rpm until i release the accellerator pedal. then it shifts into fourth gear. i do not tow the trailer in fifth gear (overdrive). when i took the car to the dealer, a mechanic that has worked for this same chevrolet dealer for many years, drove the car, towing the trailer. when it did not shift, he told me straight out that there was a problem. when i left the car at the dealer (dick wickstrom chevrolet in roselle, illinois), they claim to have contacted the factory engineers and i was told that this is normal and that the transmission was designed that way. i very much disagree with that statement. i have towed trailers behind quite a few different vehicles and have never had this problem. i am tired of having dealers tell me that problems i experience are "normal and that they all do that".

2005 chevrolet equinox involved in an accident due to a vehicle malfunction.*mr consumer wants to know if anything can be done that can force gm to inspect this car. concerned that another accident will occur with more serious results. *bf *nm

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 were front end problem, the shifter would stick, there ignition problem, noise when turning the vehicle, gas mileage problem and there was a toxic smell from the anti-freeze, the vehicle over heated, the brakes made noises, the consumer had driven through a car wash, the dome light had filled with water, the lower dash was dripping water and the vehicle would not accelerate vehicle would not accelerate and the engine light had illuminated, the vehicle pulled to the right when driving and when braking,there was poor gas mileage during city driving, there was a loud noises when making turns on the front struts, the front brake rotors were out of round, the shifter would stick, the ignition cylinder was binding, there was popping when the vehicle was started from cold, and the brake pedal would go to the floor. *sc *jb

Suspected defective throttle linkage on 2005 chevrolet equanox.*mr while turning into a parking space the vehicle accelerated suddenly which caused it to crash into a sign. the consumer contacted the manufacturer but they refused to provide any assistance. *nm

When the consumer put the car into park, the doors automatically unlocked. felt that this could cause a safety hazard within bad neighborhoods. the consumer was able to switch the feature to off.*ak *sb *nm

Contact stated that the cup holder is blocking the emergency brake. *ak *sc *jb

The consumer stated his wife drove about 15 miles, and complained about the front head rest being tilted so far forward that the seat had to be leaned far back just to be comfortable. caused pain in the neck and shoulders. worried that the defect could cause neck injury. contact went out and bought a head rest for a saturn vehicle and installed it into his 2005 chevrolet equinox. *ak *sb *nm

Complaint received via e-mail. the vehicle has been in for repairs 3 times, and i am waiting on a call from the dealer next week for updated information. the problems are: 1) foul odor, hoses for anti-freeze system replaced per bulletin; 2) rear squeaking, lubed same; 3) transmission. i originally thought brakes, but was told that the transmission had to be reprogrammed, and that it would continue to adjust itself according to driving conditions/ each driver's habits, and 4) popping noise heard when starting or when stopped with foot on brake. noise seems to be coming from gas tank area. asked for fuel line/exhaust system to be checked. as of this time repair center cannot duplicate this problem, and have no ideas. the car has been to the dealer 3 times and a total of 6 days. the transmission problem is in limbo as they are 'looking into it' and will call me back.*ak

Coolant was turning brown and starting to smell. defective hoses were the problem. hoses had to be replaced, engine flushed, new coolant, etc. chevy knows of the problem, but has not informed any owners.

Windhield presented a stress crack - dealership repaired. two weeks later, another crack appeared on new windshield, dealer stated windshied crack was not a stress crack, just a coincidence. dealership also noted windshield was very difficult to replace.*ak

Chevrolet equinox 2005, pressed accelerator car lunged backward. *bf the consumer hit a back wall and the vehicle had considerable damage to the point it was declared totaled.*jb