The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. While the vehicle was in park, the ignition switch failed to lock. As a result, the contact had to shake the key several times to remove it from the ignition. The contact mentioned that the gear shifter was difficult to shift on several occasions. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 177,000.

- Bulls Gap, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off completely when the vehicle was locked or unlocked with the ignition switch. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart and that a security warning indicator flashed after the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,000.

- Slidell, LA, USA

Sometimes it is hard turning the ignition switch to the on position - once there, the key comes out of the ignition switch while driving.

- Lansing, MI, USA

The ignition on my vehicle literally eats my key. I have had to replace my key several times because eventually key won't start vehicle. Also after wear of new key, the key comes out of ignition while vehicle is running.

- Detroit, MI, USA

The ignition switch in this vehicle is defective. The key may be removed from the ignition at any time, even if the car is running. The ignition switch may lock at any time so that the car may not be started. The ignition switch damages the car key causing the cylinder to be filled with metal shavings. This is an ongoing, well known problem. GM's answer is to clean and lubricate the ignition cylinder. This does not remedy the problem.

- Raytown, MO, USA

Key does not stay in the ignition while the SUV is in drive or being driven and also while it is in park, this is a major safety issue, in which I've complained to GM. Upon contacting GM customer service to determine if my vehicle was apart of the recall for faulty ignition switches, I was informed that I would have to cover the cost to have repaired since the vehicle is out of warranty.

- Temple Hills, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that she attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to do so. Additionally, she was able to remove the key from the ignition while driving without the vehicle powering off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 72,000.

- Keyport, NJ, USA

Lemon/auto failures, too many items to lst 2005 Chevy Equinox lt.

- Dorchester, MA, USA