2005 Chevrolet Equinox Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 8%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 8% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 2 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.
“I purchased this vehicle today. 12/26/16. Drove home. About 10 minutes from my house. The temp gauge goes to the red. I wait about 45 min. I take it back to the dealership. They asked me to leave it overnight. After reading several complaints. Can't you all do something about this? Seems to be the common thing with the type of coolant that is used in these vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10937500, filed 2016-12, 1,110 miles“My family with a newborn and I was going to get ice cream at a establishment. Mind you it was a very hot day, and upon leaving we couldn't leave because the key wouldn't turn over. The key was stuck in the lock position only. I believe the ignition cylinder isn't any good.”
NHTSA complaint #10730740, filed 2015-06, 105,000 miles“I bought this Equinox in march 2013. Whenever it rains I have standing water in the floor in the front and back floors. There is also moisture on the inside of the windows. I have seen online that this is a common problem. Can anything be done about this?”
NHTSA complaint #10557720, filed 2013-12, 78,000 miles“I have had numerous problems with my 2005 awd chevy Equinox, including the head gaskets blowing, losing acceleration on the 270/highway, ongoing acceleration problems, and other problems which still continue. I have begged for chevy to help get the car fully repaired and the customer service representatives just keep telling me to bring it into the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10204221, filed 2007-09, 22,481 miles“There are two issues with this Equinox. The first, is the key sometimes locks on the ignition and I cannot turn the vehicle on nor turn the key - it completely locks leading to anxiety and frustration because it will take several attempts at trying to put the key in or even trying to pull it out of the ignition. This has been an ongoing issue since we first bought this vehicle. The second issue is the back door/hatch of the 2005 Equinox does not open/unlock. The only way to access back area is to lower back seat and climb to back area. Vehicle waswas stationary when we first noticed problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11309573, filed 2020-02, 125,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11019073May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11019072May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11017270Apr 16, 2025This Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians that they will need to perform this step prior to performing any programming on replacement radios.
- 11014455Feb 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 11011782Dec 7, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads…
- 11007744Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 11007743Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 11008956Sep 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 20% |
| 2025 | 54 | 22% |
| 2024 | 12 | 14% |
| 2023 | 17 | 17% |
| 2022 | 15 | 8% |
| 2021 | 17 | 17% |
| 2020 | 47 | 15% |
| 2019 | 38 | 12% |
| 2018 | 57 | 14% |
| 2017 | 37 | 13% |
| 2016 | 32 | 8% |
| 2015 | 54 | 8% |
| 2014 | 42 | 8% |
| 2013 | 63 | 8% |
| 2012 | 54 | 8% |
| 2011 | 58 | 7% |
| 2010 | 53 | 7% |
| 2009 | 8 | 9% |
| 2008 | 25 | 7% |
| 2007 | 35 | 5% |
| 2006 | 64 | 9% |
| 2005 | 48 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
159 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
114 complaintsEngine cooling
111 complaintsBrakes
105 complaintsSuspension
57 complaintsEngine
55 complaintsSteering
50 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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