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.
2005 Chevrolet Equinox brakes problems
105 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 54,543. 12 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 105
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 54,543
- crashes
- 12
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip8
- Foundation components: disc: rotor6
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light3
- Pedals and linkages1
- Foundation components: drum: drum1
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
- Foundation components1
- Fluid1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Equinox brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Chevrolet Equinox owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving I can hear clinking noise in rear of car. And it sometimes feels like it's dragging my speed down. To the point we're I can go threw $20 in gas in 2 days barely driving it. When going to stop when breaking it pulsate under foot I have brand new breaks all around can still hear grinding has a hard time stopping can smell breaks. Took it had it put on machine they said ABS sensor replaced that problem still persists. Abs and traction control light will not go off. Breaks are getting worse I don't feel safe.
Brake won't releases after puting on brake pedal key falls out of ignition while drive ing steering seems like going to fall apart when turnings cat hardly put gas in it code 0445 large evap leak detector
Brakes were pulsating and not stopping ABS and traction control lights come on
The traction control light and the ABS light come on when driving and when you go to stop or slow down, the brakes pulsate and make it to where you can't stop or slow down, even on dry roads.
Abs kicks on randomly, driving or braking and at various speeds. I have had one accident because of this issue, have since pulled the fuse and spent over $1,000 at the shop to fix this issue with no results. This has been an issue since december of 2017 until present.
100000k miles and the transmission locks up huge problems with wheel bearings and problems with ABS system
I bought this car used in 2026 I have not had it a year yet and after the first month it has been in for repairs, the wheels sounds like they are coming off at times, it sounds like something is dragging underneath, brakes scrubs even with my placing new one on, sometime it feel like transmission is going out, it pulls hard at time. Even tho this car is old can I still take it in for recall problems. I was not told about any recalls when I bought this car, I paid $3500 and I feel I have almost paid this much in repairs,all of this happens when car is in motion. On highway​, streets and it pops sometime when making turns
My car cranks without turning the ignition over and I replace the battery because my car kept quitting but it still has trouble cranking.my heater core also went out after only having it for a few mths.
This seems to be an ongoing problem for this model, you are probably aware of this the brakes don't work or the peddle pushes back and doesn't apply the brakes after pressing hard on the brake pedal the tc and ABS lights come on and the brakes work. I have had the speed wheel sensors replaced on both fron sides and am experiencing the same safety issue no brakes we have spent over 2000.00 to try and fix this and it doesnt seem to work the dealership and the mechanics keep looking for a fix. I think this model should be recalled or at least diagnosed by gm and fixed this is a serious problem. Thanks
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox brakes
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 105 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Equinox brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 54,543 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Equinox have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Equinox model years with the most brakes complaints are 2018 (133 complaints), 2020 (114 complaints) and 2005 (105 complaints).
Other 2005 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Engine 165Electrical 159Transmission 114Suspension 57Steering 50Airbags 38Fuel system 36Body 34Visibility 30Acceleration 22Driver assistance 16Lights 16Seat belts 9Tires 6Locks 5Wheels 5Seats 4
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