2005 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system, gasoline problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving my 2005 equinox lx with my two grandchildren when they noticed a smell of exhaust gases in the rear passenger compartment. This was with the heating system on and in its normal configuration. After stopping I checked the exhaust system for leaks and could not identify any immediately…”
filed Mar 8, 2014
“Car doesn't start on first attempt. It tries, then even after I release the key it continues to start, like its stuck, I have to pump the gas to get it to start, and it acts flooded. I have spent close to $5000.00 dollars, brakes, wheel bearings, emergency brake. The front end began to feel very…”
filed Apr 11, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Equinox | 5 | 6% |
| 2022 Equinox | 30 | 19% |
| 2021 Equinox | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 Equinox | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 Equinox | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 Equinox | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 Equinox | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Equinox | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Equinox | 2 | 0% |
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.