2005 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and problems

The 2005 Chevrolet Equinox has 1 recall and 638 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2005 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 23 Equinox model years — 8th most.

1recalls

638complaints

56crashes

13fires

40injuries

69,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Power Train

Jun 30, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V302000 · 132 vehicles

Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' an ignition key park lock cable end fitting was not fully seated on the automatic transmission shifter nail head during installation.

Original NHTSA wording

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' AN IGNITION KEY PARK LOCK CABLE END FITTING WAS NOT FULLY SEATED ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER NAIL HEAD DURING INSTALLATION.

Risk: This can prevent the cable auto-set from correctly adjusting the cable. An incorrectly adjusted cable prevents the shifter from locking in the 'park' position when the key is removed from the key cylinder.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CAN PREVENT THE CABLE AUTO-SET FROM CORRECTLY ADJUSTING THE CABLE. AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED CABLE PREVENTS THE SHIFTER FROM LOCKING IN THE 'PARK' POSITION WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE KEY CYLINDER.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect for a properly functioning shift lock when the ignition key is removed. Dealers will repair vehicles that exhibit the subject condition. The recall began August 17, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

Gm recall no. 04044.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine165

Power Train114

Unknown or other40

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2005 vs. other Chevrolet Equinox years

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Questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, the latest from Jun 30, 2004 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (165), electrical system (159), power train (114). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.