Three problems related to power window 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.
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.
Retained accessory power mode - otherwise known as the ability to put power windows up with a window of time after keys have been removed from the ignition but no doors opened - windows will not operate - but radio and inside light does stay on. . . . Owners manual says it should be able to do this. . . . . . But none of the cars checked at the dealership work like this. . . . I enjoyed this feature in my 2003 trailblazer. . . . . And just wish this car did what the manual says - so far dealership says the manual is often generic and that this must not be a feature of the Equinox ---I hope they are wrong and some programming will correct this matter -.
When driving at highway speed and the rear power windows were down the sound of a flat tire was produced. Dealer stated that was a normal feature of the vehicle.