2005 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 159about this part
- Share
- 25%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 159 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 25% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Key falls out of the ignition since I got it a year ago I have replaced 02 sensor AC compressor and a water tank. It was acting like it wasn't getting fuel like losing power and then I killed it went to start it the next day and it won't crank it will turn over and act like it wants to run but it dies”
NHTSA complaint #11317722, filed 2020-03, 156,000 miles“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“My key comes out of the ignition no matter what gear it is in. The vehicle just suddenly stopped running as I was accelerating from a stop sign on a city street. I am now unable to start the vehicle. The key is also tough to pull out sometimes.”
NHTSA complaint #11080874, filed 2018-03, 118,140 miles“Problems with power windows and door speakers. Had read about issues with the wiring harness between the door and the frame. I took the rubber boot off to find 4 broken wires. I would imagine the other doors are similar. Haven't ckd them as of yet. I have pictures if you like.”
NHTSA complaint #10578968, filed 2014-04, 110,000 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!”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 18% |
| 2025 | 79 | 33% |
| 2024 | 17 | 21% |
| 2023 | 13 | 13% |
| 2022 | 22 | 12% |
| 2021 | 18 | 18% |
| 2020 | 43 | 14% |
| 2019 | 45 | 15% |
| 2018 | 61 | 15% |
| 2017 | 19 | 7% |
| 2016 | 24 | 6% |
| 2015 | 45 | 7% |
| 2014 | 46 | 8% |
| 2013 | 69 | 9% |
| 2012 | 70 | 10% |
| 2011 | 74 | 9% |
| 2010 | 81 | 10% |
| 2009 | 23 | 24% |
| 2008 | 65 | 18% |
| 2007 | 102 | 15% |
| 2006 | 141 | 20% |
| 2005 | 159 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
114 complaintsEngine cooling
111 complaintsBrakes
105 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology