2005 Chevrolet Equinox Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 105about this part
- Share
- 16%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 105 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 16% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,250 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2005 Equinox, I have only 80k miles on it,- key will not start ignition normal. Gets stuck and have to shake key forward for about 20+ minutes before it finally turns on. And when the car is on and running at any speed, the key will just come out of ignition. Map lights leak water when it rains. Car smells like mold. Fuel gauge always says empty and I get less than 16 mpg. …”
NHTSA complaint #10629257, filed 2014-08, 80,000 miles“I have a 2005 Equinox and had to put the car in the shop 3 times now in 3 weeks! The thermostat went out, then the radiator had to be replaced, and now they say the head gasket needs to be replaced. Bubbling sound can be heard when you take off from a stop. I'm also having problems with the brakes making acting strangely.. The front shakes when brakes are applied.”
NHTSA complaint #10397450, filed 2011-04, 74,000 miles“I purchased a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox lt on 7/20/2005 from graff Chevrolet in grand prairie, texas and have never been notified of recalls ! I spents hours on the phone with GM's customer service trying to get assistance to no avail.. The gmpp didn't help me, just money I paid for nothing!”
NHTSA complaint #10531534, filed 2013-07, 13,418 miles“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-”
NHTSA complaint #10360246, filed 2010-10, 43,000 miles“Tried to come to a stop approaching an intersection, ABS pulsated at brake pedal. Brakes almost let my coast into the car ahead of me. Symptoms continue to this day after many repairs. Pulled ABS fuse to disable ABS to keep it from interfering with braking action.”
NHTSA complaint #10628630, filed 2014-08, 54,543 milesRelated service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 25% |
| 2025 | 29 | 12% |
| 2024 | 13 | 15% |
| 2023 | 15 | 15% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 | 8 | 8% |
| 2020 | 113 | 36% |
| 2019 | 85 | 27% |
| 2018 | 133 | 32% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 | 13 | 2% |
| 2011 | 27 | 3% |
| 2010 | 23 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 28 | 4% |
| 2006 | 85 | 12% |
| 2005 | 105 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
159 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
114 complaintsEngine cooling
111 complaintsSuspension
57 complaintsEngine
55 complaintsSteering
50 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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