Ignition Problems of Chevrolet Equinox

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while she was at the stop light, the vehicle temporarily stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact also stated that the ignition switch of the vehicle would not turn all the way to the locking position and would fail to release the key after several attempts. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the rearview camera inadvertently turned black while reversing. The dealer was not notified of the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and advised the contact that they could not assist with the repair of the vehicle because the VIN was included in a recall related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the ignition shaft was faulty. While driving home, the vehicle continued to shut off. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 85,000.

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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. While the vehicle was stationary, the key became stuck in the ignition. The contact had to restart the vehicle to remove the ignition key. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 27,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition while operating the vehicle. The contact also stated that it was difficult to enter the key in the ignition and to be removed on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that when turning the vehicle off, the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after numerous attempts, the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the key could be removed while it was on accessory mode. Additionally, the contact stated that the a/c and the heater blower relay was melted and burned. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,800.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The contact also stated that the a/c and heater was not activating properly. In addition, the sun roof would allow water to leak through when it was fully closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that her key became stuck in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The current mileage was 146,000.

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Driving down the highway at about 55-60mph when the car dies. Started running again a few seconds later but then died again. Pulled over could not get it started, but started to smell something burning. Popped the hood to find the main fuse box bellowing smoke, thankfully it was raining so I let the rain cool it down. I figured this was better than it eventually catching the entire vehicle on fire as my wife and 3 kids were in the car. After the smoke stopped, the car repeatedly tried to start itself without the key being present in the ignition. It eventually stopped doing this but the dash lights would randomly flicker in unison. All electrical components were still operational (radio, lights, signals, wipers, etc. . . ) but again no key was present in the ignition.

When I park my car I cannot get the key out of the ignition. I have to push the brake all the way to the floor and move the gear shift several times back and fourth before I can get the key out. It happens almost every day, every time I park the car. It is getting worse day by day and I am afraid that one day I will not be able to get the key out at all. I am unemployed at the present and cannot afford to have anyone look at it. I feel that it is a defect from the factory, because there have been so many reports for the same thing. I think something should be done concerning this problem as soon as possible.

Key will not come out of ignition when car is placed in park. The key is stuck in accessory position. Car needs to be turned back on and gear selector moved (as well as vehicle, steering etc. ) many times before key will disengage from steering column.

Tl * the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition, which prevented the vehicle from being turned off. The dealer stated that a blown fuse caused the failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 70,000. J.

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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. When the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, it stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact also stated that the key would not release from the ignition. The contact would have to turn the key several times before it would release. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the ignition and replaced the keys, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

I have a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox LS. Purchased from the dealership brand new in 2006. I've been having problems with the ignition getting stuck a lot. It progressively been getting worse so I did some research and found that I'm not alone. Having very similiar problems as probably hundreds of people. The key won't turn and it takes about 5-10 minutes fussing with it before it luckly turns on. I haven't had to call for a tow yet or bring it into the dealer and fork out hundreds of dollars. I hope it doen't die all together. I don't feel that I should pay for a defect such as this. Please recall the ignition in this vehicle.

2010 Equinox ltz drove to work put the car in park and turned the ignition off tried to get out of the doors and the doors would not open. I tried to open the door with the key fob it still would not open. I then tried to unlock the door with the switch on the dash of the car and it gave a small beep but still would not unlock. I tried to open all four doors to no avail. I opened the back hatch and crawled out through it. I took the car to the dealer to them look at it and they said that they could not find anything. I was really affraid because if there was a fire I couldn't get out.

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The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the memory seat positions were preset and recognized how to set the seats by the electronic memory key fob when inserted into the ignition. The contact stated that when she inserted her key into the ignition, the memory seat was set based on the other driver's saved seat settings, and not hers. When the other driver entered his key into the ignition, the memory seat would move forward to the contact's saved seat position and not his own presetting. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact had to turn the key in the ignition several times in order to start the vehicle. Additionally, while driving various speeds, the key would detach from the ignition. The failure occurred daily. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer made a new ignition key, but the failure recurred six months later. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the srs warning lamp was illuminated and she was unable to turn on the ignition by using the key fob. The contact also added that while driving in inclement weather, the spare tire well would fill up with water which caused the vehicle to have an . The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 36,000. Kmj.

The awd on my 2007 Equinox has been exceptionally loud ever since I bought the car. I just figured it was supposed to be like that and didn't worry about it since it came on whenever we had a heavy rain. This past winter, I go stuck in a snowstorm and my awd never came on, which led to me losing control of my vehicle. Luckily, I didn't crash but hated the entire experience since I had my two small children with me. Anyway, over the weekend (9/10/2010), my stabilitrak service light came on. Since I was also having problems getting the key out of the ignition, I took it to a dealership who told me the main computer (bcm) needs to be replaced. This computer is the reason why my awd doesn't operate properly and the reason why my key cannot be pulled out of the ignition.

Put the key in ignition and key wont turn. Like the ignition is stuck. Got to fiddle with ignition for @ 15 minutes and finally its "pops loose" and lets me start it.

Key stuck in the ignition and could not be removed.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle independently steered to the extreme right. The failure caused the contact to drive through a ditch, across traffic, and through another ditch. The contact had no control of the vehicle, but did not crash the vehicle. The failure occurred twice in one day. The contact also stated that the key became stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the ignition and middle drive shaft carrier bearing were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

I have a 2006 chevy Equinox that I bought brand new. I've had multiple problems with it. The first was issues with it not wanting to start. At that point it was still under warranty, and the dealership replaced the ignition. The problem has continued throughout the four years that I've had it, and now occurs almost every time I start my car. I've also had the heater blow cold air, and the dealer replaced blower door and actuator. I contacted gm, who agreed to pay half of the cost. That was in January of 2009. Since then, I've had multiple issues as well with the key getting "stuck" in the ignition. Usually after about 10 minutes of moving steering wheel back and forth, it will finally come out. This happened mostly this past summer when it was really hot outside. I've also heard clicking noises coming from the passenger side randomly when I turn my car right after my car has been parked and running for awhile. Another issue is revving up for no reason. Both times I was sitting at a stop light and then started to turn left and car revs up and seems to get stuck in gear then eventually kicks out. After reading the other reports, I am now scared that the next issue is going to be my car shutting down while I'm driving down the highway. I work in home health, therefore I am driving my car all day everyday. I also have a toddler and worry about his safety in my vehicle.

I have a 2006 chevy Equinox which I purchased with 80 miles on it. After about 20 months I was unable to turn to the in the ignition. I had to force it and play with the steering wheel for about 10 minutes for it to turn. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the cylinder. About 2 months later is did it again. It is currently back at the dealership for the same issue. The key will just not turn at all, as if it was the wrong key for the car.

I bought my car brand new with 4 miles on it. I have been the only owner. Since I purchased my vehicle I have had to have the fuel pump replaced in 2007 ($1400). My car has been in the shop numerous times for costly repairs. My key comes out of the ignition while driving, and it is hard to start. I have to wiggle the key every other time I try to start my car. I've also had problems with my car starting. When I go to crank it up it sounds likes it tries to start then dies. This happens often. My car is not in the shop due to water leakage. There a large collection of water with my spare tire, and the floor in the back seat is soaked. I was told from the gm service department they see this often in my model vehicle but no recall for it at this time so it's out of my own pocket. Also I have taken my vehicle to the dealer several times for my steering wheel. It makes a loud sound every time the wheel is turned and they cannot seem to fix the problem. I have had to replace my headlights and brake lights very often.

I bought a new 2005 Equinox back in March of '05. Over this year-2008- I have problems just getting my key to turn in the ignition. I have to wiggle it back and forth for a few minutes until it catches and turns over. I can't get in and just start my car. I can turn my key maybe an inch and I have to turn it back and keep wiggling it until it "gives" for me to turn all the way. Of course, my warranty was up at 36,000 miles which I have surpassed a few thousand miles ago. I am trying to get some $$ together (things are very tight as everyone knows!) to get it looked out. I don't know if the lock is misaligned or what? I feel there should be a recall on this to be fixed because I have seen a lot of feedback on internet from people that have same issue with this type of car. I am not taking it to the dealer because I don't want to pay hundreds or possibly thousands of dollars. I will take it to a local reputable mechanic who is very trustworthy and reasonable.

2005 chevy Equinox w/45,000 miles - had the smell of burnt plastic, and smoke rising from the steering column, while the vehicle was started and moving. Radio pre-program button on the steering wheel lost function, and the ignition keeps turning over despite the key being returned to the neutral position.

At times of start up of ignition, the vehicle seems to have a problem catching. It used to only happen maybe every 15th start up but has increasingly happened more frequently. It is still intermittent but seems to be about every 3rd or 4th startup. Incident date is estimated.

Bought the car used with 20,000 and it was having problems a week later. Passenger window would not roll up,grinding and clicking at slow turns. They replaced rotors ,clutch and suspension and the problem was solved. Then came the air condition not blowing cold air and the ignition sticking on start up. The final straw was the transmission slipping and dropping into lower gears,the car will be in the shop in the morning. Last chevy I will ever buy back to Nissan.

September 12, 2006 vehicle into the garage because the previous evening while driving the vehicle, smoke and a burning smell was coming out from inside the steering column. At this visit I was told that since the vehicle currently wasn't experiencing the problem there was nothing they could do. The vehicle was checked and no problem was found. January 18, 2008 vehicle was taken in because the key was sticking in the ignition causing the engine to rev and then the engine would shut off completely. The technician could not get the vehicle to duplicate the problem. Ignition cylinder was cleaned and lubed. April 24, 2008 vehicle taken into the garage for ignition sticking and then vehicle shutting off. Again, cylinder was cleaned and lubed. May 1, 2008 vehicle taken into garage again same problem. Technician noted that they found nothing wrong, but the ignition cylinder was replaced and a new key was cut. After picking the vehicle up, the problem still continued. September 11, 2008 vehicle taken back with identical problem of the key sticking in the ignition, revving the engine and then the engine shutting off. Cylinder was cleaned and lubed. October 24, 2008 vehicle back into the garage with the same problem. At this time they said they could find nothing wrong and asked if they could keep it over the weekend or return the vehicle on the morning of Monday, October 27, 2008 and let them continue to look at it. On October 27, 2008 the vehicle was dropped off. Technician could not get the vehicle to replicate the problem and the vehicle remained at the garage until October 30, 2008 at which time they again told me that they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle and I needed to come pick it up. The above described problem has been on-going since the issue in September 2006. It occurs sporadically and does not seem to have any connection to the weather, the time of day, etc.

On Friday July 14, 2006 my wife came out of work at around 4:00 pm on a very hot day and attempted to start her Equinox & when it started, the power steering was not engaged. I left in the middle of a game of golf and went to her aid. When I got there and started the car, the steering worked fine. We left it a the dealer for the next week where they could not reproduce the problem even though they did recover an error code indicating something failed in the ignition. They replaced the ignition. This problem again occurred on Friday sept. 18, 2006 at approximately 4:00 pm on another very hot day. I called to get it towed & when they arrived approximately 2 hrs later, the problem again was not apparent. I had it towed once more to the dealer and informed them that I felt it was related to a very hot interior. They had it the entire next week and again found no problems, however, they replaced all of the electronics in the steering column that had to do with the electric power steering. Sunday sept 17, 2006 after having the car 2 days, it froze up twice again while sitting in my driveway. All problems occurred on hot days where the car was closed up. The dealer currently has the car again and is telling me that he sees no problem. I am wondering why I bought the vehicle & why my car company is appearing to be of little or no help.

Have to wiggle key when taking it out of ignition or it will get stuck. Starting doing this shortly after buying it in 2005.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 70 mph on the highway, the contact noticed the key was detaching from the ignition. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v302000 (power train). While driving 35 mph, the contact was involved in a crash and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact was injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 70.