Eight problems related to car will not start 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.
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!.
Car will not start unless I change the rear brake fuse. When I change it, it continues to blow out. .
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.
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 the 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. Pam.
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.
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.
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.
: 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.