This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed. The contact stated that she shifted into park and as she exited the vehicle, the vehicle began to roll away. The contact was knocked to the ground by the vehicle and sustained bruising to the ribs. The vehicle did not crash into anything. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the engine off and the keys out of the ignition when the vehicle rolled backward. The driver side door was damaged as it crashed into the side of a parked vehicle. The vehicle came to a stop and was towed to an auto repair shop by the contact's insurance company. The contact was injured and was taken to the hospital. The police were not notified of the incident. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who advised the contact that they could not repair the vehicle per the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that in order for them to repair the vehicle, the contact would have to withdraw his claim. The contact was unsure of the outcome of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 73,047.
The carrier bearing is faulty on 2005 equinoxes. Our mechanic told us this is a huge problem because it could cause the car to flip over. The major issue is that to repair the carrier bearing, they have to remove and replace the drive shaft. This has to be sent to Chevrolet, and since it can only be done by them, they have a strong arm on the price. ($1200) it is evident that this is a manufacturing defect because when I began to google 'drive shaft Chevy', it gave me 2005 Equinox as a suggestion. The year was specific in the problem.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the speedometer displayed a reading of zero. The vehicle decelerated and would not accelerate beyond 10 mph. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, who replaced the transmission control module, but the failure continued. The manufacturer would not assist with the repairs because the warranty was expired. The failure and the current mileages were 74,190.
The center bearing on the drive shaft wore out back in April 2011 at 83,000 miles. It was replaced by a GMC dealership. The same component wore out again and required replacing in September 2011.
- Sparta, MI, USA
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The drive shaft failed which greatly reduced power to the wheels. The car became less unresponsive on the road (replacement not covered by dealer warranty) and could not move through minimum snow amounts going up hills on roadways. Vehicle is used for commuting to work (35 miles/day) on paved roads.
2005 Equinox bought used in 2007at 35000 miles-I was confused why someone would trade such a new car in-brakes continue to wear down-ignition had to be replaced, car would just die going down the highway-car almost feels like brakes are being applied when I take my foot off of the gas-tires that I bought 1 year ago are wearing out-
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that when it rained, the spare tire holder became filled with water and the passenger rear and driver left side floor became wet. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealership. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The current mileage was approximately 82,000. Updated 8/18/10 the consumer stated the battery died and the vehicle slammed to a stop due to possible transmission problems. Updated 08/23/10
My Equinox was taken to dealer who informed me that the drive shaft was being held in place by one rusty piece of metal. He told me that if I were to hit a bump it would dislodge and would cause a serious accident and harm to car. Not good news for a mother. He is replacing this part.
The failure is that my 2005 Chevy Equinox. The on-demand all wheel drive doesn't engage. It makes a grinding noise. This has happened since I've had the vehicle. I bought it new in May 2005. I moved to Montana that year and when the vehicle slips the all-wheel drive is supposed to automatically engage. It doesn't and it makes a funny noise. I've taken my vehicle in many times while it was still under warranty and no dealership could recreate the slipping due to the lack of snow or ice or water on the road. The dealerships hooked my vehicle up to a computer and no codes would ever come back as being a problem. My vehicle still makes this noise when the all-wheel drive tries to engage. I never knew there was a way to report this issue if a service department can't recreate the issue. I found this website on headline news w/ robin mead. Great reporting!!
I have went through 3 wheel bearings, 2 carrier bearings which took 3 weeks to get from dealer so car was laid up., 2 stabilizer bars, all wiring was corroded and had to be replaced, battery goes dead if door is open for 15 minutes. Sun roof has rattled from day one. Paint is chipping off lift gate and inside back door from day one. Warranty would not cover. My 2005 Equinox is a big piece of junk!!!
1. normal driving 2. loud whine was heard, took into dealer and they diagnosed the problem as a bad support bearing 3. support bearing is on a national back order and problem has not been corrected.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the driveshaft bearings failed and the vehicle cannot be driven. The dealer stated that the parts for the repair were on a national back order and they did not know when they would arrive. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 34,000.
2005 Equinox with normal driving, mostly highway. Began to hear the typical sounds of a failing bearing prior to 60,000 miles. Vibration in steering, hum present when driving, uneven wear on front tires. Replaced rfhub under warranty at approx. 69,000 miles. Within 10,000 miles that rfhub began to fail, by the time I could get it to the dealership I had surpassed my warranty and the 12 months/12,000 warranty on the installed part via the dealership. Was told that it wasn't out of the ordinary for the part to fail so quickly, which is news to me! how can a bearing fail that quickly and not be defective. Was forced to pay over $500 to replace it. Have complained numerous times about a rattle when going over bumpy roads and received the "we couldn't replicate it" response since initial complaint prior to 60,000 miles. Have heard that the tierods are to blame, have mentioned it, but still deal with this rattle that goes unaccounted. Also have bad electrical that "can't be replicated" at the dealership. Radio and panel in dash flash at random times as if a wire were loose or shorting, loud booming thuds come from the speakers at the same time. Speaker blew in door, but after warranty. Regardless of numerous complaints I would have to pay out of pocket because they couldn't replicate these things when taken in to get looked at. Fuel gage sticks, but either have to pay $120 to possibly correct it with a fuel system cleaner, or pay $700 to replace fuel filter. Such great options. My family has worked for General Motors for years, it's a shame.
Cd player broke, water soaking floor boards twice causing mold & mildew. Complete loss of radiator fluid, loss of engine power while driving twice. Unusual wear of tires. Rubbing in steering column when turning, knocking sound when turning slowly to the right, A/C not cooling efficiently.
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- Waterloo, IA, USA