2005 Chevrolet Equinox power train problems
114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon inserting the key into the ignition switch, it failed to function properly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V302000 (POWER TRAIN)…”
filed Jul 15, 2022
“I was at the car wash, when the vehicle was near the end, suddenly the engine light and powertrain light came on then shut off automatically. I tried to restart, put the truck in the drive, but it wouldn't go like the gas wasn't reaching. So, I turned it off and restarted to see if the lights would…”
filed Jan 17, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR…Campaign 04V302000 · Jun 30, 2004
Power Train problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 16 | 23% |
| 2025 Equinox | 33 | 15% |
| 2024 Equinox | 11 | 14% |
| 2023 Equinox | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 Equinox | 10 | 6% |
| 2021 Equinox | 17 | 18% |
| 2020 Equinox | 39 | 13% |
| 2019 Equinox | 36 | 12% |
| 2018 Equinox | 65 | 16% |
| 2017 Equinox | 32 | 12% |
| 2016 Equinox | 26 | 7% |
| 2015 Equinox | 63 | 9% |
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.