2005 Chevrolet Equinox: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 12, 2020 · Electrical · 156,000 miles · TX

Key falls out of the ignition since I got it a year ago I have replaced 02 sensor AC compressor and a water tank. It was acting like it wasn't getting fuel like losing power and then I killed it went to start it the next day and it won't crank it will turn over and act like it wants to run but it dies

Filed Dec 11, 2015 · Engine · 119,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment as the vehicle lost power. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was cncerend for their safety. The contact also mentioned that there was excessive smoke where the police department required closing the road due to it being unsafe for other drivers to drive. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the head gasket and crack cylinders needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Aug 3, 2014 · Engine · 97,357 miles · NY

I've had my used 2005 chevy equinox for less than a year and have not had any problems with it until yesterday. I had driven 32 miles to visit a relative and parked the car for the rest of the evening. The following day, I went to take a ride with my family, and the reduced engine power and check engine lights went on and the car didn't want to drive normal. I did a diagnostic scan and p0700, p1125, p2125, and p2138 codes came up!

Filed Jul 6, 2012 · Fuel system · 103,900 miles · TN

Was going up hill lost power, sounded like car did not have muffler, got home and the hose going to headers was broken. Took to get fixed said it had been redesigned and had to add new parts to fix cost 400 plus labor. If redesigned must be problem in more than one car. This is not right and needs to be addressed.

Filed Aug 3, 2011 · 74,080 miles · ME

Speedometer failed to give an accurate reading. Radio faded in and out. After around a minute of this occurring the vehicle lost power and slowed down and did not regain power even with the gas pedal pressed. The vehicle was safely brought to the side of the road, turned off and attempted to drive the vehicle again. After about 1 mile or less the vehicle again did the same thing and was towed to a mechanic.

Filed Jan 5, 2011 · Transmission · 53,000 miles · NH

The drive shaft failed which greatly reduced power to the wheels. The car became less unresponsive on the road (replacement not covered by dealer warranty) and could not move through minimum snow amounts going up hills on roadways. Vehicle is used for commuting to work (35 miles/day) on paved roads.

Filed Feb 15, 2010 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · VA

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!!

Filed Nov 27, 2009 · Engine · 60,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While idling the vehicle would hesitate as it would stall. While driving between 50-60 MPH the temperature and engine warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle lost power. She had the vehicle towed to a local gas station. A mechanic stated that the thermostat failed, because it was located near the exhaust system. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 60,000.

Filed May 2, 2009 · Engine · 91,543 miles · TX

I have a 2005 equinox. It started losing power, overheated then check engine light came on. Brought it to my mechanic within one mile of incident he told me I had a blown head gasket or cracked block. Code p1258-engine overheating. Lost coolant, though there was no leak underneath.

Filed Dec 8, 2007 · Engine · 34,671 miles · OH

Auto was at rest at a stop light just after exiting expressway. Auto seemed to lose power when the engine light came on and the temp gauge was reading hot. I slowly drove about a mile home. At this time I turn off the auto and opened the hood. I let it sit turned off for about an hour, at that time I tried to start the auto and it wouldn't turn over. I let it sit overnight and tried to start next morning, it turned over hard and started. I turned it off, checked the coolant it was very low. I added coolant, let it run about 10min, lots of steam come from tail pipe and no heat from vents. I then checked engine oil, it seemed watered down. A friend who knows cars told me head gasket. My 3year old chevy now needs at least $1500 to $2000 worth of repairs that may not be under warranty.

Filed Mar 23, 2007 · Engine · OH

Tl*- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving at 55 MPH on an incline the engine lost power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle immediately. The check engine occasionally illuminated before the engine stalled. The dealer informed the contact that this problem was due to a cracked spark plug which was caused by rain entering the vehicle through the windshield and coming into contact with the spark plugs. The spark plugs were replaced, and a shield was sealed to prevent water from coming into contact with spark plugs. The contact stated approximately 3 months later she experienced the same problem. The dealer removed and replaced the spark plug, the wire and the coil. A month later the vehicle experienced the same problem. The dealer informed the contact that a cracked spark plug was the reason for this occurrence. The vehicle currently had 33,000 miles.

Filed Oct 26, 2006 · Body, Engine · 15,859 miles · TX

Cd player broke, water soaking floor boards twice causing mold & mildew. Complete loss of radiator fluid, loss of engine power while driving twice. Unusual wear of tires. Rubbing in steering column when turning, knocking sound when turning slowly to the right, A/C not cooling efficiently.