2005 Chevrolet Equinox Latches, locks and linkages Problems

“2005 chevy Equinox ls. Can take key out of ignition while vehicle is traveling down the road. I'm afraid the key could fall out of the ignition and the steering wheel would lock up. Or, if in an accident, the key fall out while the motor is running and you won't be able to turn off the motor, which could result in fire. Had the key replaced once, about 1 year ago. It is happening again. I bought the car new, so I know there has been tampering or replacement with the ignition switch. Gm's solution is go to dealer. Dealers solution is replace key. …”

“When the consumer put the car into park, the doors automatically unlocked. Felt that this could cause a safety hazard within bad neighborhoods. The consumer was able to switch the feature to off.”

“I own a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox lt. I purchased it in march of 2005 and have been the first and only owner of this vehicle. Since april 2005 this vehicle has had trouble starting. I could turn the key to start the ignition and it would stutter and turn off all the way. Sometimes I could not get the vehicle started after several tries unless I pressed on the gas pedal while turning the ignition key. …”

“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox ls. The contact stated that while trying to access the rear lift gate, the locking mechanism malfunctioned making it impossible to open the liftgate from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired (or the vehicle had not been repaired). The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,000. Updated 10/17/12 the consumer stated the electronic lock failed on the rear hatch. There was no way to open the rear hatch from the inside.”