Nine problems related to vehicle speed control 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.
The abs and traction control light came on and the vehicle sometimes doesn’t want to stop. The abs kicks in and it takes a while for it to stop. It’s been twice where the vehicle ends up stopping in the middle of the intersection. Luckily no one was in front of us or coming the other direction.
Pulling into a parking space the vehicle came to a stop in the parking spot, as the driver was getting ready to put the vehicle in park, the engine revved up, the car jumped a curb/sidewalk and crashed into a building. A person that was there to clean the windows, went to the vehicle to try to get the driver out and reached into the car to put it into park, the engine revved up again but it was at rest against the building. The driver at this point had their feet together in front of the driver seat not on any pedals and hands together in front of their face. The man put the vehicle in neutral and set the parking brake. The vehicle was declared a total loss.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while at a stop with the brake pedal depressed. The brake pedal depressed in excess independently as the engine revved and the vehicle independently accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 177,000. Oo.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving various speeds, the key ejected from the ignition while the vehicle was running. The contact mentioned that any key could start the vehicle, not just the manufacturer's key. The contact also stated that the vehicle would independently accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the alternator and battery were changed. The independent mechanic suggested a software update for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
Vehicle was hit on the driver's side at the front door. Vehicle went right after impact at full throttle into a 12 ft ditch. Turned 90 degrees out of the ditch,came out of the ditch, across a 4 lane road. Front left wheel caught on a curb, vehicle still a full throttle with driver trying to brake. Veered to the left, jumped a 2 ft ditch, went to the right, hit a 3 ft rock, knocked the rock into the ditch and car ended up on top of the rock. Air bags did not deploy at this this. Vehicle travelled approximately 953 ft at full throttle before hitting the rock. Gm had replaced the ignition switch once under policy vehicle would not come out of gear when parked sometimes. Even after replacing ignition switch we continued to have problems removing key from ignition. Nationwide insurance has possession of the car and is paying an outside vendor to down load the data from this accident. Gm was called an we got one phone call back about this accident a week ago. Do have pictures and video from the accident scene. Also have a diagram of the distances the car traveled while changing directions after being hit. Best time to call is between 10am and 1pm as I drive a school bus and can not talk. Or after 6pm to 9pm.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact was driving 15 mph when the vehicle accelerated abnormally and the crashed into an embankment. The vehicle continued to accelerate slightly as the contact depressed the brakes. The contact was finally able to stop the vehicle. The front fender of the vehicle was damaged and the radiator was busted and leaking. In addition, the transmission was shifting extremely rough. No one was injured and the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that they would further investigate the issue and contact him at a later date. The failure mileage was 78,000. . . . . Updated 06/18/12 updated 06/21/12.
The consumer pulled into the parking space and the vehicle accelerated on its own and hit a pole. The vehicle was racing and was placed in neutral. A complaint was filed with GMC. They have denied any liability.
Various dates ranging from April of 2004 until sept of 2005. Lack of power/ no forward acceleration. Happens intermittently - but always when it is wet or raining. Often happens while car is in motion. Just recently I was traveling 50+ miles an hour attempting to merge onto a high way & then there was complete lack of acceleration. The dash board lights up but the car does not stall. I have had this car back to gmac for service 7 times for the same symptoms. This is a very large safety issue & I think it should be recognized.
Chevrolet Equinox 2005, pressed accelerator car lunged backward. The consumer hit a back wall and the vehicle had considerable damage to the point it was declared totaled.