2005 Chevrolet Equinox: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 75,000 miles · VA

I was driving my 2005 equinox lx with my two grandchildren when they noticed a smell of exhaust gases in the rear passenger compartment. This was with the heating system on and in its normal configuration. After stopping I checked the exhaust system for leaks and could not identify any immediately with a visual inspection. I opened the hood and noticed the pipe connecting the egr valve to the exhaust manifold was disconnected and emitting exhaust gas into the engine compartment and intake area. It appears that the weld on the pipe boss was cracked. This seems to have occurred prematurely. After calling the dealership for a new pipe I was told by the parts department the pipe was no longer available and I would have to obtain a kit which included the pipe and a new egr valve. My question was this ever considered for a recall item as the kit is $360.00.

Filed Sep 4, 2012 · Steering · 56,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the contact heard a really loud grinding noise and the steering became very difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the carrier bearing needed to be replaced. The failure recurred six months later. The vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic and was awaiting repair. In addition, the contact mentioned that the front struts were defective, the front driver side power window failed, and whenever the vehicle was started it hesitated and fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 56,300.

Filed Oct 31, 2011 · Fuel system · 124,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact was driving 25 MPH when an overpowering fuel odor was emitted inside the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that a squirrel had chewed through the fuel line. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The contact was awaiting further diagnosis of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 124,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · WI

Had a loud noise coming from exhaust and have exhaust fumes coming thru the vents, and found that it was the erg valve (broke in two). Went to dealership to get replacement part and was told by the parts guy that this is a big problem with the equinox and that they now have changed the entire part so you can no longer just replace the $20 tube, you have to get the $300 part, plus labor and then have the shop 'reset' the computer to match the new part..........another $200 service. This apparently is a huge problem due to a design flaw. This is a dangerous situation and should be recalled!!! Nice scam chevy!

Filed Nov 19, 2010 · Engine · 84,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving 5 MPH gasoline fumes were inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer replaced the cracked egr valve and the pcv valve seven days ago for $600 and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 01/14/11*lj updtated 2/17/11 *cn updated 04/29/11