2005 Chevrolet Equinox: brake failure

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · CO

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

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · TX · crash

Mileage= 110,000 miles.............first of all I just got the brakes done, when I first pull the car out of the garage in the morning, as I approach the first stop sign, I press the brakes, then it feels like there's air in the brake line, makes a sound as if some of the electronics are trying to reset or something, all while that's happening, I have to keep pumping the brakes for like just a few minutes, ultimately it goes away, totally scary because I live in a school zone, and on more than one occasion there were children at the crosswalk when the fault occurred, I don't know if gm is aware of this problem, think we're going to be switching to ford vehicles from now on, this is totally not good! Then on another occasion I missed the stop sign and had to drive over the curb because the brakes gave out, couldn't avoid it, had to go on the curb to stop, going about 20 miles an hour! It's been like this for about 4 months already, got the front driver side wheel hub/sensor replaced, but after a few days, the fault recurred, the ABS and the t/c light turn on, after reading similar stories I'm reluctant to put any more money into this problem, apparently, the " the pig-tail harness" fix seems to be the go-to method for the fix, will be doing that soon myself! Please gm corporation do something before someone get's hurt!

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 32,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the power steering and brakes failed. The contact crashed into a median and rolled over. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact and the power windows failed to open. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the neck and shoulder. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 32,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2013 · Brakes · 109,000 miles · CA

I was on the freeway merging into the slow lane when the car in front of me slowed so I put my foot on the brake and all I heard was grinding clunking no brakes suddenly my ABS light came on and I had brakes. Since then I have taken it to 5 different places, spent 300 + dollars to replace the sensors, 700+ dollars to replace all of the brakes and systems (the guy felt bad because the computer says nothing is wrong but he himself almost hit the wall because no brakes) clearly something is wrong over 2 years I have spent over 2 thousand dollars but still the problem persists. There have been numerous complaints on here and the dealers response to me "bring it in and for $105 we will hook it up and see what's wrong" so what I spend another thousand with the dealer and no solution. It has to be something the models on here have in common. Why hasn't anybody looked into this. Is it going to take someone being killed and channel 7 looking into this before something is done? Last night my husband almost went into an intersection because he couldn't stop. I can't afford a new car if I could I would have gotten rid of it in 2011.

Filed Jul 30, 2012 · Brakes · 101,152 miles · OH · crash

Was driving down the road and the engine stalled all the lights came on the dash. Have been having major problems with the ABS brakes when I pressed on them I had no brakes had to go off side of the road to stop so I wouldn't hit stopped vehicles. Then the engine does not want to start back up after it stalls and the traction control light comes on. I've owned the car for 3 years and have had nothing but problems with it. I thought I bought a lemon but when I read other people and their problems with these cars it sounds like their all lemons!!

Filed Sep 16, 2011 · Brakes · VA

Abs system with brakes huge fail - couldn't stop. Abs and no traction light elluminated...dealership diagnosed bad hub, replaced. Same issue occurred with 3 days...dealership said old code, cleared. Same problem occurred, going to dealership for a third time. No brakes at low speeds when ABS tries to engage...once lights eluminate brakes work normally. Other people have had issue, dealership not sure of how to fix...should be a recalled issued. Have a feeling its a failing wire harness that the dealership won't acknowledge.

Filed Aug 12, 2011 · Brakes · 55,500 miles · NY

I have been having serious problems with the ABS in my 2005 chevy equinox. The ABS light came on and I had an appointment to have it seen, but in the meantime, the warning light went out and the brakes started to buzz. The day before my appointment to have it fixed, the brakes failed while I was driving. I was standing on the pedal, and the car would not slow. A few seconds later, the ABS warning light came on, and I was able to stop the car. The mechanic replaced both front speed sensors (that's what the codes said was wrong). I took it home, and that night, the brakes very briefly buzzed again. The next day, they buzzed again. The 3rd day, the lights came back on but only after I lost my brakes again for a brief moment. The mechanic traced the entire wiring system looking for any problem and found nothing. He finally replaced the right front hub assembly on the second round of maintenance because that was what the code was telling him that time. I picked up the car and when I went out for lunch (about 3 hours later), the brakes buzzed again (no warning light came on this time). That was yesterday. I now have it at the chevy dealer for further diagnosis. So far, they've gotten another code saying that the same hub assembly that was replaced this week is the problem. Somehow, I don't think that's the issue. I'm waiting to hear what else had to be fixed and whether it will really ameliorate the problem I'm having.

Filed Sep 17, 2010 · Brakes · 101,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

When I first hit the brakes, the car did not brake. There was a grinding sound for about 4 seconds and then the brakes grabbed hard and the vehicle stopped. Then the lights came on stating the anti lock brakes and traction control do not work. The next time I started the car, the lights for the anti lock brakes and traction control were not on. I was driving 50 MPH. Traffic stopped fast. I slammed on my brakes, but the brakes did not work. There was the grinding sound as before, and then I crashed into the car in front of me.

Filed Jul 20, 2009 · Brakes · 88,500 miles · CT

When trying to stop the brake goes to the floor. When you step on it again the brakes are fine. There is no noise or grinding coming from them, and no brake light lit.this has happened 3x in last 2 weeks. Made an appt today with mechanic for thursday. Just now the ABS light and traction control light lit up.

Filed Apr 15, 2009 · Airbags, Brakes · 47,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving 70 MPH, the contact attempted to avoid a crash and the brakes failed. She crashed into a cement overpass and the air bags failed to deploy. Prior to the incident, the contact never experienced any brake system failure. She feels that the ABS failed and caused the brake system to fail. The driver sustained bruised ribs and lacerations to the forehead. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the insurance lot for further inspection, but the insurance adjuster was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 05/05/09 *bf updated 05/06/09.

Filed Mar 31, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 2,400 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact has been experiencing failures with his vehicle since it was purchased. The failures include the transmission and brakes. When attempting to drive in reverse, the vehicle would not shift into gear. The brakes failed and water enters the vehicle as well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair, but the failure could not be corrected. The contact wants to place the vehicle in arbitration. The manufacturer called the dealer, but are having difficulty speaking to someone. The engine size and powertrain were unknown. The failure mileage was 2,400 and current mileage was 3,300.

Filed Jan 22, 2007 · Brakes · 37,640 miles · WI

Vehicle's antilock brakes failed to bring vehicle to stop on 4 separate occasions during the past 2 weeks. All occurrences were during or immediately following a measurable snowfall. In the first incident my vehicle was approaching a very busy intersection at not more than 15 MPH when the brakes failed with load grinding noise and slid thought the stop light, fortunately without accident. In the 2nd and 3rd occurrences, my wife was unable to bring the vehicle to a stop due to the same type of brake failure and noise, resulting in her going of the shoulder into a ditch to avoid collision. And finally the next day which is a monday, I was taking the vehicle to our chevrolet dealership to have the brakes checked when once again, while slowing down to approach 5-10 MPH while approaching a stop light, I nearly rear-ended a school bus due to another occurrence of not being able to brake. A brake mechanic at the dealership took the car for a test drive on the back lot for 2 minutes and declared the brakes worked fine. Further persistence prompted the service manager to take the car for a street test drive and upon his return he stated the brakes worked fine for him. I have been driving for almost 40 years and have never been more frightened to drive a car on ice or snow as I am with this vehicle, which by the way does not handle well in wind either. I am not happy with the response of my dealership and feel these occurrences are very similar if not exactly the same as those that prompted a similar recall of gm 1999 -2002 model trucks and SUV vehicles in 2005.