One problem related to speed control cable has 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.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle;s transmission the while driving 20-30 mph when then transmission suddenly became stuck the contact could not pass drive and the vehicle would not pass 20 mph and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated this was occurring while a tractor trailer was coming in their direction due to not being able to accelerate or stop it was up to the driver of the tractor trailer to avoid a crash. The contact stated that the vehcle's electrical system had caused and electrical surge through the steering wheel causing hand damage to the point of needing medical attention. The vehicle's igniition switch would shut off however the motor would still runnijng causing the contact to disconnect the batttery cable. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer (rick hendrick Chevrolet norfolk 6252 e virginia beach blvd, norfolk, va 23502; (757) 266-5804) who stated the transmission switch needed to be replaced, the tranmission needed to be replaced, and the electrical system needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware and opened a case regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 15,900. Gl.