I am experiencing serious water leaks in my 2005 chevrolet equinox awd lt. Whenever it rains, water accumulates in the spare tire well and overflows onto the floor under the rear seats. It also creates a disturbing short out of the speaker system. The carpet smells and I am very concerned about mold, as well as fire from the electrical shorting out. Another issue is that it causes the windows to fog up, especially when I run the heater to try to dry it out.
2005 Chevrolet Equinox electrical complaints
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My equinox has trouble starting and it will turn over until you give it some gas, I've been reading on consumer reports and this is a common occurrence with most equinox's. I was at the grocery store the other day and heard the same problem with another that was parked some what close to mine as well.
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.
The equinox failed to start up. I waited and tried to start it again and this time gave it a little bit of gas and it started right up. From my research this is an ongoing problem with 2005 equinox.
Exhaust gas recirculation tube rusted and came apart.
Car doesn't start on first attempt. It tries, then even after I release the key it continues to start, like its stuck, I have to pump the gas to get it to start, and it acts flooded. Abs and traction control lights on. When I press on the brakes it feels stuck at the top and grinds and pulsates even though my brakes are good. I've had my speed sensors replaced twice , problem still ongoing. I have to push with all my weight for the brakes to "break through" what ever its stuck on and work, then they lock up. That's when the ABS/traction control lights come on, then I know the ABS is not trying to work and my brakes will stop me. I've almost crashed into things too many times.
2005 chevrolet equinox radio with 6 cd changer. Problem is the cd player works for one minute then stops, it clicks and light blinks but does not play.
Several times I go to start my equinox, and it won't start. It seems as if it over starts then shuts back off, then I have to push onto the gas for the vehicle to start most of the time but sometimes it has to sit for a minute for it to even be tried again. I have called around and has this issue looked at but no one seems to know what the issue is, chevrolet says when it shuts off it's so that the starter doesn't burn up over time, and that's as far as it's gone.
I bought a 2005 chevy equinox with 32k miles on it, soon after my purchase we started having trouble getting the key to turn the ignition over, you could not physically turn the key over, it would get stuck and then it would not come out of the ignition. We have to leave the key in the ignition where ever we go, not very safe for my daughter who drives this car away at college but that has been our only solution so far.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the anti lock brake and traction control lights would illuminate on the instrument panel whenever a turn was made or the vehicle was driven over uneven surfaces. As a result, the brakes would engage and exhibit a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three occasions where the brakes, rotors and hubs were replaced. The failures continued. The failure mileage was 27,057. Updated 8/29/11
This complaint is in regards to the 2005 chevrolet equinox. This vehicle was purchased used in august 2009 with roughly 42000 miles from carmax in dulles, va. Since the purchase of this vehicle, I have spent nearly 3000 dollars in repairs as it seems that parts are wearing out or malfunctioning far earlier than typical. At about the 60000 mile mark, all four rotors and brakes needed to be replaced due to the rotors being warped. I was told by the mechanic that this is not common and should not have happened at this type of mileage. Cost for this repair was about $500. Tires have needed to be replaced twice since the purchase of this vehicle; once around 60000 miles due to "uneven wear" which was likely a result of the bad rotors, and again around the 100000 mark also for "uneven wear". This cost $400 on each occasion. At the 80000 mile mark a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front end, and proceeded to get worse up to the 100000 mile mark. Between those mileage marks, the front end began to feel very loose. The problem was that the struts prematurely failed and created a very dangerous driving condition. The cost for this repair was over $1300 and was repaired on june 27, 2011. After doing a bit of research, I discovered that this is a very prominent and common problem for this year, make, and model. On top of these issues, there is also apparently a problem with the rear end as well that is also creating a knocking. Also, the daytime running lights have begun to flash repeatedly and very quickly at random times as well as turning themselves on and off. The cd player also broke. I feel that this is a very unsafe and unreliable vehicle that should be investigated to determine whether this is truly due to "wear and tear", or if this is a factory fault.
I own a 2005 chevrolet equinox lt. I purchased it in march of 2005 and have been the first and only owner of this vehicle. Since april 2005 this vehicle has had trouble starting. I could turn the key to start the ignition and it would stutter and turn off all the way. Sometimes I could not get the vehicle started after several tries unless I pressed on the gas pedal while turning the ignition key. I had it looked at by the chevrolet dealer but they did not find anything wrong with the car and at the time of turning on the vehicle at the car dealer to try to explain the problem the car turned on without any stuttering. These problems persisted even after having replaced the starter and battery. The dealer could not offer anymore explanations or suggestions. Additionally the key can be removed from the ignition while the car is on and while driving.the key cannot always be removed from the ignition smoothly. Sometimes it gets stuck halfway out and it takes some maneuvering of the key to remove it completely. Now the key will not turn at all in the ignition when trying to start the vehicle. I've tried straightening out the tires before trying to turn the key as well as turning the wheel while turning the key but the key does not turn. *tr..updated 06/09/14 *bf updated 06/12/2014
I bought this truck sept 2010. Its a used chevy equinox 2005 from a big "mazda" dealership here in edinburg,, texas. I didn't buy it with warranty. After a week of driving it, I had to change the brake pads already. They sensors started messing up within 3 days. But the dealership said they couldn't do anything about it cus I had no warranty. I changed the oil with synthetic oil after a month after hoping it would get better. But it kept on happening all the time until now. Anti-lock brakes and traction control light sensors. They turn on all the time. And the barring vibrates and you can feel it when going slow. I just got it fixed the other day at a famous car repair shop and they told me there's a 50/50 chance that changing the barring will work. But it has happened to other chevy equinox 2005/2006 models that they've fixed before with the same problem. I took my chances anyway and I bought a new barring and changed all my 4 tires. After a day the light sensors turned on again and the barring started vibrating again. I called them up they said to go to a dealership. I don't want to take it to a dealership cus my warranty expired already and I know they're goin to charge more. I'm not sure if there is a recall on the brakes and sensors on this model that's why im filing a complaint.
I have a 2005 chevy equinox that I purchased used in march 2009 from johnny londoff chevrolet. I have been taking it to the dealer for regular maintenance and they would say everything is working properly. I've been experiencing alot of problems with this car since I've purchased it. The air didn't work & I paid to get it fixed only for it to go out again. When I start it sometimes it doesn't want to start, I hear noises like it's misfiring when it does start. I recently had the vehicle serviced & had a multipoint inspection & was told again everything is working properly only to be driving home & when I tried to stop the brakes don't work. I could have had an accident & my child was in the car as well. I had it towed back to them to find out what caused this & they said the hub bearing needs to be replaced & the harness needs to be replaced. It's not gonna be cheap to fix as I'm not under warranty. I want this to be investigated as to why this happened without any warning since I've only had the car about 1 year & 8 mos. The mileage when I bought the car was 53010 & since I have had it I'm only at 62567 miles. I need answers just like others experiencing some of the same problems.
In april of 09 the truck was leaking oil, had head gasket replaced. In june 2010 the engine overheated head gaskets was repaired a second time. When received truck back from dealer truck died on freeway and now it needs new fuse block and main computer. Just paid 2500 in repairs and dealer wants 1500 and cannot tell me if that will fix the current electrical problem. Truck is now worth 3,000. This was a 24,000 truck. This should not be happening.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle would drive into safe mode and slow down to 10 MPH. The traction light, a green engine and an orange engine light illuminated causing the vehicle to decrease in speed. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The failure also occurred while driving through a car wash. The dealer thought that the failure was caused by water making contact with the wiring harness, but that repair did not work. The dealer stated that they would continue working on the failure, but they do not know what caused it to occur. The failure mileage was 67000 and the current mileage was 78000.
Since 2008, I have experienced the following problems with brakes grinding & squeaking even after getting them repaired (front and rear brakes / rotors replaced). A couple of days after rear brakes replaced the ABS & tc lights were on. I had to have sensors replaced. I have also experienced car not starting and sounding like it is flooding, after letting car sit for a few minutes it then starts. There is also a popping noise that comes from the back of car after starting the engine. When changing shift from park to drive car occasionally jerks & shoots forward. When pressing the gas, the car takes a few moments then jerks forward. Now I'm being told that the transmission is going bad & I have to pay $350 for a diagnostic test to determine if they can rebuild the transmission or have to replace it, which will cost between $1800 to $3000. There is a 2005 chevy equinox power train: automatic transaxle recall but my car is not covered. Note: vehicle has been serviced regularly according to the maintenance schedule timetable provided by the manufacturer.
My 2005 chevy equinox tends to stall. The engine light comes on, the tc light comes on, and the engine light with a down arrow comes on. This usually happens after it rains. I have taken it to the dealership many times for this problem, and the first time they just reset the computer. The second time they said it was a leak in the sunroof that leaks down to the computer wires. This is a chevy problem from the day we bought the car. Now the car is out of warranty, and it will cost too much to fix. Usually I can turn off the engine and turn it back on and it fixes it self, but sometimes I have to wait till it stops raining and let the car dry out. Now the engine light stays on, and stalls often. This is a safety issue cause it makes the engine stall while driving no matter what the speed. I have noticed that many others have the same issue, and could cause a wreck in high traffic areas.
Brake system failing. Abs and traction system malfunctioning causing ABS system to activate in normal braking situations. Dealer ship said it was a sensor, had it repaired at the tune of $110 system check, $170 hub/sensor assembly purchase. Firestone auto care said it was a faulty wire harness that I am have replace to day to the tune of $250. Per the tech at fire stone this is his third repair of this type, same make and model care. 2005 chevy equinox.
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.
Equinox has had power failure while driving 6+ times...all when driving in wet conditions (either raining or having just rained). First time was told by dealership that I drove thru a puddle and got everything wet (I didn't); had something to do with the electrical system replaced. Have taken car back to dealer within the last two months because it happened again, and was told all of my weatherstripping needed replacing b/c that was allowing water in. Had this done. Happened again tonight (wet weather today, but was not raining when I was driving). The other times this has occurred, I've let my equinox sit where it died for a few days to let it "dry out" and that has worked, but this not exactly the best solution as I don't live in the desert and it does rain here. Chevy dealer of no help; said he agrees there is a manufacturing defect but there is nothing he can do about it. Advised me to call chevy cs. I have dealt with them before on another equinox issue and they were of no help. Wish I would have investigated my state's lemon law in time. Sudden and total loss of power is dangerous!!
While driving my 2005 vehicle to work noticed a lot of smoke coming out of the front of steering wheel. Had the vehicle taken to the dealership and was told that the power steering parts had to be replaced.
I have went through 3 wheel bearings, 2 carrier bearings which took 3 weeks to get from dealer so car was laid up., 2 stabilizer bars, all wiring was corroded and had to be replaced, battery goes dead if door is open for 15 minutes. Sun roof has rattled from day one. Paint is chipping off lift gate and inside back door from day one. Warranty would not cover. My 2005 equinox is a big piece of junk!!!
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.
The safety(parking) lights front or back do not work, brake lights,turn signals, head lights they all work.
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.
The drivers side window would not operate up or down. Sometimes the widow would go up or down on its own, without operating the switch. The wiring harness in the door was found to be defective. The wires were broken and exposed at the hinge joint. The electrical system was shorting out.
Oil light stays on and goes away after a few minutes of driving. Everytime I change my oil I reset it like the dealer tells me to but it still does this. The dealer cannot understand why it does this. It is annoying to say the least.
Severe water leak in 2005 chevrolet equinox awd lt. When operating the vehicle in rain conditions, water accumulates in the spare tire well and overflows onto the floor of the vehicle, even up to the front . It also shorts out the speaker system which crackles and blares out a loud noise even when the radio is turned off. The carpeting becomes soaked when this happens and then the vehicle has a foul odor. A phone call to the dealer resulted in an answer that they have no idea what the problem could be. I fear this water is damaging the electrical parts in the speaker system and may result in a fire. This has been going on for at least two years.
I have a 2005 equinox the first model year for this vehicle. I ordered the car new from the factory. At random times when I turned the key in the ignition the vehicle would not immediately start. At other times the car would not immediately shut off when the key was turned off. On may 3, 2009 the vehicle just "died" it would not turn on. I have just over 40000 miles on the vehicle. The electrical goes in and out since the engine will not start. The theft deterrent system seems to be the only thing that works, as it keeps resetting itself after the door is open and closed. I do hear sounds of some type similar to a computer trying to reset or kick in. I tried to jumpstart the vehicle but that did nothing. The engine will just not turn over. Towing it to the dealer tomorrow. Of course this is a major hazard since it was so random, without any real warning today, as I had driven it only 10-15-minutes before and had just returned home and was attempting to move car so that I could cut the lawn and it was inoperable.
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