2005 Chevrolet Equinox engine and engine cooling problems
111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 55 mph, the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle needed a radiator flush…”
filed Apr 23, 2018
“I went to get my inspection sticker and received an safety/emissions recall sheet of paper indicating that I might have a problem with this defect number: 2529, engine family:5gmxv02.2025, emission problem: some engine control modules or power train control modules have potentially damaged…”
filed Apr 22, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Equinox | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Equinox | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Equinox | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Equinox | 9 | 3% |
| 2019 Equinox | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Equinox | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 Equinox | 16 | 6% |
| 2016 Equinox | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 Equinox | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Equinox | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 Equinox | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.