general problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox - part 2

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that 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. Th 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. Sg.

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 sunoof 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.

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 whats 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.

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.

1st time, going down steep hill, could not stop vehicle, thought brakes died, had to use the hand break 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.

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

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.

Exhaust gas recirculation tube rusted and came apart.

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.

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 .

I bought this truck sept 2010. Its a used chevey Equinox 2005 from a big "Mazda" dealership here in edinburg,, texas. I didnt 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 couldnt 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 dont 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 thats why im filing a complaint.

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.

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.

2005 Chevrolet Equinox. Consumer writes in regards to ignition problems. 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.

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.

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.

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!!.

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. Ive 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. Ive almost crashed into things too many times.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 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. Oo.

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.

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

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 ignitioin 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.

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.

I am experiencing serious water leaks in my 2005 Chevrolet Equinox awd lt. Whenever it rains, water accumulates in the spare tire well and overflows onto the floor under the rear seats. It also creates a disturbing short out of the speaker system. The carpet smells and I am very concerned about mold, as well as fire from the electrical shorting out. Another issue is that it causes the windows to fog up, especially when I run the heater to try to dry it out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!.

Lemon/auto failures,too many items to lst 2005 chevy Equinox lt.

Driviving 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.

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.

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!.