2005 Chevrolet Equinox visibility problems

Filed May 17, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · MA · fire

Wipers run continuously and don't shut off. Lights flash on and off. Smoke comes from dashboard when car starts and/or car won't start. Problem happens both while car is stopped or in motion.

Filed Aug 18, 2016 · Visibility · 180,000 miles · MI

The heat and AC both stopped working. Since there is no heat to defrost in the window, the window freezes over while driving in the winter.

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Body, Electrical · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the sun roof was leaking. As a result, there was moisture, mold, and water on the front driver and passenger sides. In addition, the left turn signal functioned intermittently and the radio and air conditioner failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Engine, Visibility · 115,000 miles · PA

Water noise in dash for several months now. Loosing antifreeze but can't find where. Now the front windshield defroster does not work, only blows cold air. Can become an issue when driving since windshield can fog up and you can't get rid of it with your defroster...

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Brakes, Visibility · 78,000 miles · TX

Front and back windows fog up and defrost does nothing. Visibility is severely limited and this creates very dangerous driving conditions. Nothing helps to alleviate the issue. I have tried wiping the windshield, cleaning it, alcohol, rain x, defrost, hot air, cold air, windows down, windows up, sunroof halfway open, doing back flips and nothing helps. Been happening for years. Had numerous repairs under warranty starting 3 months, 3,500 miles after I drove it off the lot in 2005 and have spent close to $8,500 on repairs after warranty expired at 50,000. Transmission dropped, A/C repaired 2x, solenoids & sensors replaced, windshield wiper leak, radiator replaced 2x, struts, calipers, now, amongst all the other issues I've had with this vehicle, the A/C-heat knob no longer turns, glove box lid just fell down one day b/c the latch suddenly broke, have to get my brake calipers & another wheel hub replaced for the 4th time, water still leaks through the map lights, I could go on.

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Engine, Visibility · 115,000 miles · KY

Bought a new 2005. 2 months after warranty went out the ignition messed. Have to wiggle the key to get it to turn. Two months later the heat/AC blower control switch went out. At 120,000 miles leaking lower intake manifold gasket, fixed that. 3 months later blown head gasket, found bad fuel injector while fixing that. 6 days after all that was fixed the PCM/ECM went out, still at shop as I type. Wonder what is next. I have always owned gm products, but I believe this is my last one. I have been told by two mechanics that the bearing in motor will now go bad since water got in oil twice from leaking gaskets. 3 mechanics told me this motor is known for blown head gaskets and leaking lowing intake manifold gaskets. Online there is talk of a recall on the PCM/ECM but dealership says no recall.

Filed Nov 21, 2012 · Body, Electrical · CA

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.

Filed Oct 15, 2012 · Visibility · 78,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the windows were malfunctioning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 91,000. Updated 12/14/12*lj the consumer stated the driver's window did not work at all. Updated 12/17/12

Filed Jul 19, 2012 · Engine, Visibility · 64,320 miles · TX

My car A/C blows hot air unless I am travelling long distances down the road, heat sometimes does not work in the winter and I have to pull off the road, turn the vehicle off and then back on to get heater to work. Also while cranking the car it doesn't want to turn over at times unless I stomp on the gas pedal. This happens around twice a week. Freon is ok in my car and nobody can find the problem for A/C or the reason it sometimes won't turn over without giving it gas first. Its highly unsafe to have an air temp door not work properly as it won't defrost during the winter and won't blow cold during the summer.

Filed Jan 27, 2011 · Engine, Visibility · VA

2005 chevrolet equinox passenger window will not come down and drivers window sometimes will not come down. Have to pull up or down with hand.. The ignition does not lock and the vehicle will run without the key in it.