2005 Chevrolet Equinox Problems and Repair Histories
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Chevrolet Equinox Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Chevrolet Equinox | 15 Equinoxes, 8.0 months of data per Equinox, average 106600 miles Small sample size. Join or 15 Equinoxes, 8.0 months of data per Equinox, average 106600 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2005 Chevrolet Equinox
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| Chevrolet Equinox in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 21000 | 160 | If I let my 2005 Equinox sit without driving it for over 3 days, something in the engine drains all the power out of a brand new battery although the battery is brand new. This has happened 8 times in two years yet no one can tell me what is draining it. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | Transmission line broke. Replaced under warranty | |
| Apr | 2012 | 90000 | 1500 | Bad front impact sensor Both front struts were leaking. Replaced both front struts, sway bar links, strut mounting plates and one bearing. |
| Apr | 2013 | 98000 | 150 | DRL not working. Replaced ceramic ballast resister Shudder in front brakes. Turned front rotors. |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 0 | New radio installed. CD stopped working | |
| Nov | 2007 | 100 | Fan speed controller switch broke. GM had to install complete new unit just to replace the switch. | |
| Feb | 2008 | 100 | Engine light on. Rusty connection | |
| Mar | 2008 | 100 | Engine light on. Bad speed sensor | |
| Dec | 2009 | 110000 | 320 | Heater blower stopped working. Caused by corrosion on wire due to water ingress. Wire cleaned. No parts replaced |
| Feb | 2012 | 113000 | 0 | Compressor leaking, Replaced compressor and dryer/filter then had A/C recharged |
| Mar | 2012 | 113000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 149000 | 350 | The shocka |
| Mar | 2013 | 150000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Catalytic converters needed to be replaced, but under warranty | |
| Oct | 2008 | 400 | DRL switch and headlight needed to be replaced throttle body needed cleaning(rough start) and pcm needed an upgrade | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 91140 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 91140 | 390 | there was noice, changed rear brake system |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 60000 | 30 | Replaced headlights on both sides although only one side was burned out. |
| Mar | 2010 | 66000 | 200 | VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. TURNED ROTORS AND REPLACE PADS ON FRONT. REAR OK AT THIS TIME |
| Nov | 2010 | 75000 | 55 | AC not cooling, slow leak in compressor discovered. Recharged Compressor and still working after 30 days |
| Jun | 2011 | 87000 | 50 | Small leak on AC Compressor. Cheaper to recharge once a year |
| Sep | 2011 | 87000 | 450 | AC compressor replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 95000 | 250 | Filters in AC system clogged |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 82000 | 3 | car stalled in parking lot. Would not start after stall. towed to home. Investigation revealed blown fuse for electric fuel pump. replaced fuse. fully functional. |
| Jan | 2011 | 90000 | 200 | Tried to isolate bearing noise in drive train. Appears to be in passenger side of transmission. 35mph or more showed bearing noise. Not CV joints, wheel bearing or intermediate shaft, the shaft was replaced and problem noise still there. |
| Jul | 2011 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 82460 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 93620 | 216 | Noise from right lower ball joint, replaced. |
| Dec | 2008 | 97340 | 200 | Replaced upper door seal on rear hatch. |
| Sep | 2011 | 153140 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 0 | Transmission tsb...flash new program. Coolant fluid declined by dealer. (not happy about this..it stunk) | |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | Replace defective wiper/washer switch. (warranty) | |
| May | 2007 | 0 | Replace sunroof air deflector. Replace discoloured front bow tie emblem. (warranty) | |
| Jan | 2009 | 60940 | 0 | Passenger side strut frozen solid. Left it at garage overnight to thaw. Front struts will need replacing. |
| Aug | 2009 | 66800 | 170 | Replaced Set/Resume cruise control switch in steering wheel (pressing resume would cause cruise to turn off). Replaced driver side stabilizer link (creaking noise on right turns). |
| Oct | 2009 | 68580 | 200 | New struts plus alignment. Paint peeling on lift gate. Sand blasting and touch up required. |
| Jan | 2010 | 70680 | 265 | Front discs and pads replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | 72180 | 132 | Left outer CV Boot replaced as old one was torn. |
| May | 2010 | 73160 | 147 | Replace passenger side front stabilizer link. (Noisy) Replace caliper pin bushings. (Rattle) |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 59000 | 25 | Drivers headlight was not working on low beam. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 197000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 199000 | 10 | Popped code P0405 EGR electrical.. bad connector to the valve Popped a code of P0455. Large evap leak. |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 36000 | 0 | Tailgate gas struts failed........ |
| Oct | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2005 | 0 | Had coolant hoses replaced due to "fishy" smell and black flecks in coolant. Read about the TSB online regarding corrosion of the hoses. No problems with coolant system to date. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 52000 | 700 | Head gasket leaking coolant. |
| Dec | 2009 | 74000 | 25 | Car feels like it "misses" very briefly. Much like the old days of carburetors when they "iced up" during cool, damp weather. It could also be the gear selector "hunting". |
| May | 2010 | 79000 | 120 | Worn brake pads and rotors. |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2005 | 0 | Paint on rear door well damaged by rubber door bushings. Door wells repainted by dealer. | |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | Dealer again assessed paint damage from rear door bushings. Door hinges removed and adjusted, door wells were repainted. Problem persists. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 55000 | 0 | Odometer reporting miles incorrectly so car seemed to be getting poor gas mileage. Computer needed reprogramming and now mileage appears to count correctly. Several speakers sounded off. dealer replaced all of the speakers. |
| Sep | 2012 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2005 | 0 | K5267 - LINES, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER - BOTH - REPAIR OR REPLACE | |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | E7200 - IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT | |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | J6982 - HOSES, EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL - REPAIR OR REPLACE R0943 - RADIO FRONT SIDE DOOR SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE | |
| Dec | 2007 | 34000 | 0 | E2140 - LINK OR BUSHINGS, FRONT STABILIZER SHAFT AT CONTROL ARM R0760 - RADIO, REMOVE AND REPLACE - Replaced Radio due to finish coming off of buttons. |
| Feb | 2008 | 40000 | 0 | Replaced Radio due to finish coming off of buttons. |
| Jun | 2009 | 58000 | 30 | Replaced Lift Supports for Rear Hatch |
| Jun | 2011 | 78000 | 50 | EGR Valve malfunctioning, causing "chugging" at idle. Installed AC Delco 214-2020 EGR Kit to update Delphi EGR Valve to Siemens EGR Valve per TSB #06-06-04-008B. Did not reprogram PCM (no SES light or codes). |
| Sep | 2011 | 82000 | 30 | ABS engaging at 7MPH every time when slowing to a stop. Diagnosed as RR Wheel Speed Sensor Replaced RR WSS and cleaned rust from sensor mounting surface. |
| Oct | 2011 | 83000 | 210 | Strut and Shock Replacement and Alignment. |
| Apr | 2012 | 86000 | 200 | Driveshaft Center Support Bearing separated from rubber isolator. Replaced Bearing and U-Joints. Replace Front Rotors and Brake Pads |
| Chevrolet Equinox in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 140000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 140000 | 0 | Rattling from front drivers side, sounds like strut area. |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 39060 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 39460 | 2250 | Brake Flush(?)was done, replaced both front sway bar links, machine front rotors and install pads, performed rear brake service. Four new all purpose tires 17". Part # 25775162 hangar bearing replaced. WOW... Price has tax included. |
| Nov | 2009 | 39860 | 603 | Hangar bearing k SP 056000 Factory Part # 25775162 was replaced. 2 hours replacement time. |
| Jun | 2012 | 60760 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 40300 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 52080 | 105 | Steering shaft needed to be replaced. AWD system grinding when it engages. Dealer says let's change the diff fluid and see if that cures it. That problem came back in 2 weeks. 105.00 I will take it back for the rear diff and the steering shaft in 2 wks. |
| Jan | 2010 | 53280 | 300 | replaced rear diff, replaced steering colum and intermidit shafts both lower control arm bushings starter motor.dearlship says to after market warranty company{secure drive} 10,700 to repair. |
| Jun | 2010 | 61380 | 0 | drive shaft hanger bearing replaced |
| Jul | 2010 | 62000 | 0 | Front end link kits, lower control arm bushing. Centre support bearing and yoke for the driveshaft. Brakes. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 132000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 139000 | 350 | Water pump was going out, was over heating in sit and go traffic. Also had the gas cap replaced, it kept turning and didnt lock, check engine light came on because of that. |
| Jan | 2012 | 157000 | 185 | Door handle broke off |
| Nov | 2012 | 168000 | 1000 | Coolant was leaking into the engine, replaced ALL gaskets (intake, exhaust, head) |
| Jan | 2013 | 170000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 97000 | 400 | Rain water draining into the tire well. |
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 79360 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 81220 | 0 | transmission coolant lines cracked at the 90 bend on the frame...had to be replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 84500 | 30 | Headlight bulb replacement. |
| Apr | 2013 | 94860 | 150 | Clamp on cooling system failed. Lost my coolant into the parking lot. Required a replacement clamp and flush and fill. |
2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 10000 | 0 | Replaced radio headunit again because the paint on the buttons peeled again. Dealership covered 100% of the cost because GM refused to put a second radio in it. |
| Feb | 2008 | 11000 | 0 | Blown head gasket. Intake manifold replaced. Excessive wind noise. |
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