Two problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2005 Equinox.
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.
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.