2005 Model Year

Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
638
Recalls
1
Crashes
56
Severe
101

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

04V302000 Jun 2004

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 2023

The ABS and traction control light came on and the vehicle sometimes doesn’t want to stop. The ABS kicks in and it takes a while for it to stop. It’s...

Structure
Jan 2023

The front Uni body to front engine/ transmission subframe mount area on left front and right front has rusted away the front 2 subframe mounting point...

Electrical System
Oct 2022

Upon purchasing the vehicle from a buy here pay here they did not enclose any possible or current failures or problems with the vehicle. It started wi...

Power Train
Jul 2022

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon inserting the key into the ignition switch, it failed to function properly. Th...

SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2022

The front sub frame where it bolts to the frame was completely rusted loose on the right side. The left side was barely holding on. This is what holds...

Engine
Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle remained in LIMP mode. The contact stated t...

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Jan 2022

I was at the car wash, when the vehicle was near the end, suddenly the engine light and powertrain light came on then shut off automatically. I tried...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Oct 2021

unknown replaced complete ac system/starter/new battery/ key inserted no response at all ingigtion seems to be a problem turn on key let go it was sta...

Brakes
Aug 2021

BRAKES WERE PULSATING AND NOT STOPPING ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2021

It was recently brought to my attention that the keys can fall out of the ignition with the vehicle running. Which creates an extreme likelihood that...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2005 Chevrolet Equinox has 638 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 56 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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