no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. THIS CAN PREVENT THE CABLE AUTO-SET FROM CORRECTLY ADJUSTING THE CABLE.
2005 Chevrolet EquinoxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 638 owner complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 3, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox has problems
638 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
159Electrical system11 crash/fire/injury
114Power train8 crash/fire/injury
111Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
57Suspension4 crash/fire/injury
55Engine3 crash/fire/injury
52Service brakes, hydraulic
50Steering
45Service brakes
38Air bags
20820 other systems35 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 159 | 11 |
| Power train | 114 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 111 | 2 |
| Suspension | 57 | 4 |
| Engine | 55 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 52 | 2 |
| Steering | 50 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 45 | 9 |
| Air bags | 38 | 28 |
| 20 other systems | 208 | 35 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2005 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
65kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 127 electrical system complaints. 72% were reported before 100,000 miles.
26under 30k miles92under 100k miles35100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine and engine cooling
13 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $725 – $1,700
Power train
9 owners mentioned a cost$1,200median
Middle half: $550 – $2,400
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Equinox year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Equinox median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Chevrolet Equinox safety ratings
2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.7% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Equinox owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Upon purchasing the vehicle from a buy here pay here they did not enclose any possible or current failures or problems with the vehicle. It started with the battery and within 2 months of purchase the check engine light came on. I had previously taken the vehicle to the dealership 3 times to assess…
unknown replaced complete ac system/starter/new battery/ key inserted no response at all ingigtion seems to be a problem turn on key let go it was starting now nothing
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO EXCEED 20 MPH. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SURGE THAT WENT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING…
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