Ignition Switch Problems of Chevrolet Equinox - part 2

Tl - the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that she attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to do so. Also, the contact mentioned that some times while driving, she was able to remove the key out of the ignition and the vehicle wouldn't turn off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 72,000. Pm.

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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the when attempting to start the vehicle, the key would become resistant to being inserted into the ignition. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that they felt the failure was related to NHTSA recall campaign id number: 04v302 (power train). The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The failure mileage was 166,000 and the current mileage was 167,000.

Water swishing noise in dash area. Increasing difficulty turning key in ignition switch. Must pull it out, turn it over and push up and turn to get it to start car. At 65,000 miles door flap on a/c heater failed, weather was 15-20 degrees f in December and caused heater and defrost system to fail. We, incurred a $1400 repair bill for a $129 part, labor expensive as part is "difficult to get to" . Many other complaints for these same issue are posted on-line. Does someone have to get in a serious accident or die before they recall any of these?.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Equinox. The contact stated that the key would sometimes get stuck inside the ignition switch and was unable to be removed. The contact indicated that when the defect occurs the engine could not be turned off in many instances. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000. Jft.

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The ignition switch would lock up and sometimes it turns over continuously, like it is stuck. The air condition blower has stopped working 3 times. It would smell like something is burning but the switch actually would be burning out. I hear others that have Chevrolet vehicles have had similar problems. My husband has a 2007 Chevrolet colorado and we have replaced the blower twice in it in last than a year.

Same as reported below, abs issues, ignition switch, over heating, water sound in dash, blend door issues. Only have 80k on car but problems surpass value. Why are there no recalls for Equinox?.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, she erroneously struck the key ring and the ignition key released onto the console cup holder. The engine continued to operate without the key being positioned in the ignition switch. The contact immediately placed the key back into the ignition switch. The engine would operate at any given time without the key being permanently placed in the ignition switch. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Driving on smooth road at about 60 mph when the ignition key fell out of the ignition switch onto the car floor. The switch was still in the run position and I was able to reinsert the key into the switch. The engine did not stop and there were no warning lights. This has happened several times since. Current mileage is 73500. I noticed I can manually pull the key from the switch at anytime. I have not tried to move the steering wheel while moving to see if it will lock when the key is out and the switch is in the run position. It does not lock when the vehicle is stationary and the switch is in the run position with the key out. I had the car into the dealer for a brake issue and in a follow up phone call brought the key issue to the service writers attention. She said to have a new key made by the dealer using the vehicle VIN. I did not do this yet. I have have three keys made by local hardware stores all with the same result.

Over the past year my chevy Equinox has been giving problems. I have had to have the ignition switch change out twice because when it is hot outside the ignition cylinder swells and the key can not be turned. The past three months there has been electrical problems where the traction control light comes on and the car just shuts off immediately and will not start again.

I purchased this vehicle used from a local Mazda dealership in August of 2010. At the time of the purchase I noticed the ignition switch would partially jamd when trying to start. I took it back to the dealership and they put graphite in the switch. It still jambs to this day. I was curious if this could be related to the recall I recently read about.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the ignition switch was replaced in 2010. Most recently, the vehicle stalled sporadically and lost steering. Additionally, the vehicle would intermittently fail to start and the contact would have to turn the key continuously. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 88,859 and the approximate mileage was 130,000. Updated 04/29/14 MA the consumer stated the back lock cylinder intermittently turned freely. Updated 05/2/2014.

2005 chevy Equinox LS. Can take key out of ignition while vehicle is traveling down the road. I'm afraid the key could fall out of the ignition and the steering wheel would lock up. Or, if in an accident, the key fall out while the motor is running and you won't be able to turn off the motor, which could result in fire. Had the key replaced once, about 1 year ago. It is happening again. I bought the car new, so I know there has been tampering or replacement with the ignition switch. Gm's solution is go to dealer. Dealers solution is replace key. Obviously replacing key is not a long term solution nor one that fixes the problem. It is, however, and expensive one that could be is fatal if not fixed in time. It also appears to be extraordinary. I have driven for 42 years and owned many, many cars. I have never had to replace a key because I can pull it out of the ignition. Now, it appears I'll have to do it every year.

Brake noise,thumping and grinding. Steering wheel is very tight and loosens at any time. Rotors are faulty. When starting periodically ignition switch sticks in the cranking position once manually started unless you jiggle key, causing possible fire hazard.

2005 Equinox , issue with ignition. Starts normally after two or three tries. Key sticks in ignition switch, on second key now. Have to order a third key for when the one I am using wears out. Took vehicle in to certified service station they could never find anything wrong until it was out of warranty then the say I need a new shifter which is over $500 to replace. Issues with brakes and rotors. . . No on e can seem to replace them without the vehicle making a noise when trying to stop and while driving, ever the certified gm service center. Issue started early 2005 appros 2 months after purchase.