2005 Chevrolet Equinox: engine failure

Filed May 9, 2016 · Engine · 82,000 miles · IL

I purchased a 2005 chevy equinox in may 2015, I have had my normal or changes, every couple of months I have to put 5 quarts of oil is in, the low oil indicator never came on. So now my engine has locked up and I have to get a new engine. I didn't know that they had so many issues with the oil consumption with the used chevy vehicles.

Filed Aug 16, 2013 · Engine · 112,000 miles · NC

My chevy has a blown head gasket after only 112k. From what chevy mechanics have told me it's because of the faulty egr valve on the vehicles because gm failed to notify the owners of said vehicles to have them replaced. I've had nothing but problems with this car from the start. Window motors have gone bad after only 45k miles, blown gasket, the non starting, no AC unless I'm traveling down the highway, having to pullover and stop turn car off and then back on to get the heat to kick on in the winter. I've contacted gm because of the mileage they refuse to do anything at all about it. The cheapest I could find for my car was 3000 to replace the gaskets. I might as well drop a new engine in the car for that but why pay the 3000 to replace engine for it to crap out once again! Wander if I could put an 08 engine in it?? Never will I buy an equinox again not in a million years.

Filed Aug 13, 2013 · Brakes · 94,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while accelerating, the front passenger's brake caliper seized and caused the vehicle to become inoperable. The contact had the vehicle towed a dealer, who stated that the a pinch in the brake hose caused the caliper to lock. The dealer replaced the caliper and the ABS system. After the repair, the driver's side brake caliper seized. The contact did not take the vehicle back to the dealer nor call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2011 · Engine · 61,400 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the engine failed to start while the vehicle was parked in the driveway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 61,400 and the current mileage was 61,743.

Filed Apr 2, 2010 · Engine · 93,000 miles · CA

2005 chevrolet equinox lt awd - new engine needed at 93,000 miles. This car had all suggested service and oil changes. Updated ivoq. 07/13/10.

Filed Jun 16, 2006 · Electrical, Transmission · 7,768 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated there have been two incidents with the vehicle. First, while in reverse the vehicle went forward. This resulted in loss of brakes and power steering. The ignition was turned off and the emergency brake was pulled to stop the vehicle. Second, while attempting to start the vehicle the engine failed. There was a clicking sound heard. The lights, power windows and radio were still operable, however the vehicle failed to start. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem with the first incident. The second incident, they determined the battery needed to be replaced. The manufacturer has been alerted.