2005 Chevrolet Equinox: engine overheating

Filed Jan 3, 2021 · Engine · 150,000 miles · PA

I have been having major overheating in my vvehical. I have only been using it for short distances due to the issue but now have been letting it sit still after reading that the 2005 equinox had head gasket problems before. And after a uncle just looking it over I believe that is what's wrong. There is oil up in my antifreeze and running horrible. I like to see if there was ever a recall on this and what to do about it if so

Filed Apr 23, 2018 · Engine · 171,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle needed a radiator flush. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Engine · 120,000 miles · VA

Car overheats and coolant leaks out of no where. Head gasket blows have been reported multiple times on this vehicle. Not safe to drive especially when engine light starts blinking and car shakes like crazy driving down the highway.

Filed Feb 22, 2016 · Engine · 84,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the head gasket on the engine fractured causing the engine to overheat and water flooded on the engine compartments. The vehicle was taken to be repaired but the details were unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 04/14/16*lj consumer stated there has been 29 complaints regarding this problem and manufacturer should stand by this problem. Updated 05/31/18

Filed Jul 29, 2015 · Engine · 94,000 miles · TN

The first time my 05 equinox overheated on me was when I was getting ready to party on a hill and it overheated on me then we replaced the radiator and the wires in my vehicle then took it to nissan and they said that pitts broke my purge valve and tried gluing it back so they fixed that and told me my vehicle was fixed and that it wont overheat on me again well on my way home, I wasnt even 10 minutes away from being home and it overheated on me and anti freeze was all over the ground nissan told me it could be my head gasket but they weren't for sure but they said since I let someone else fix my car they weren't going to pay for my vehicle to get fixed but I called the other people that fixed my vehicle said they never touched my purge valve and if they did they would have fixed it

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Engine · 115,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, the head gaskets blew on the vehicle. The failure occurred and the vehicle overheated and stalled. The contact stated that the water pump had been changed prior to the failure, but did not correct the problem. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was determined that the head gaskets failed. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Engine · 60,000 miles · GA

Car overheated going down the interstate (about 65 MPH). Blew a head gasket, fixed that. Then overheated a week later while in town driving (about 45 MPH) blew a head gasket again.

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · 142,679 miles · CO

February of 2014 I spent 1011.48 to replace a gasket between the engine block and the radiator, which I was told was made of plastic. This was suppose to solve the overheating of my engine, however the problem did not stop and I am being told that the heater core now needs to be replaced which will cost me another $800-$900. In all the complaints written by other owners this seems to be a common issue with the equinox. I have no heat in the vehicle, the front defrost only fogs the windshield and it consistently overheats which in turn activates the fan which I suspect will stop work soon due to overworking. This is my only means of transportation for me and my children and is a danger in the winter months. I honestly love this truck, but if this a common problem or recall issue it need to be remedied now.

Filed Aug 7, 2013 · Engine · 117,000 miles · PA

Car started overheating and was diagnosed as a bad head gasket and repaired. After the head gasket was repaired the equinox started overheating again and this time it was diagnosed as a cracked cylinder head. The motor was replaced. The replacement motor lasted 3 weeks before it failed as well with the same diagnosis as before, a bad head gasket. I contacted gm. They offered no solutions, offered no help in repairing or replacing the engine. The car is dangerous to drive and they know the engines in the 2005 and 2006 (VIN f) are bad engines suffering from a poor design. They didn't make the engines only for 2 years because they worked so well. Numerous reports about the bad engines with gm's response simply to spend more money on a car that won't last past 100k miles.

Filed Aug 19, 2011 · Engine · 61,000 miles · VA

During normal driving operations the vehicle engine began to overheat with only 60,000 miles. Auto repair shop states it is a combination of broken head gasket and cracked egr valve. Chevy upgraded the egr valve and the new part does not fit on the existing egr component. Now have to pay $280 for a new egr assembly as well. Total cost of repair from overheating is $1900.

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Engine · 55,075 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the heating system was inoperable and that the engine would overheat. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who flushed the heater core, performed a pressure test, replaced the cylinders, intake manifold gasket set, oil filter, head gasket, exhaust manifold, distributor o-rings, head volt set, and the antifreeze. The contact did not inform the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 55,075. Updated 02/23/11*lj updated 05/20/11

Filed Nov 21, 2010 · Engine · 59,900 miles · CA

Check engine light came on at 59,900 miles. Took it in to firestone they ran a diagnostic on it and said that the spark plugs / witing were bad. Had them replaced for at a cost of $400. A week later check engine light came back on and car overheated. Took it in to firestone again. This time they said the head gaskets were blown and the #1 cylinder was leaking. Repair estimate $1500 to replace the gaskets, plus an additional $1000 if the head is cracked. Have done much research and found this to be a common problem among gm vehicles that require the dex-cool coolant. Found a class action lawsuit in ca and mo but that only covered up to 2003 models. Obviously gm knows this to be an issue, so I have to wonder why are they allowed to continue selling defective products?