We have classified the 116 complaints from 2005 Chevrolet Equinox about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
My key to my car won't turn. and when you do get it started by hitting it the key falls out while driving. this is my third time replacing it but saw there's been recalls for the lock ignition switch for this model. it's started happening again a year after i last replaced the lock ignition switch.
My under hood fuse box went up in flames while driving on a back road in my home town. i was doing 45 mph when then truck shut down without warning. i at first thought was the fuel pump went. when i opened my drivers door i could smell something was burning. i pulled the hood release as i exited kindly down and looked under the truck did not see and smoke. i then went and opened the hood and noticed the under hood fuse box was on fire and was being fueled by the battery i rash to the back and grabbed a pair of pliers to discuss connect the battery. i feel this is a huge issue because i had to call 6 different junk yards some the parts were already removed and others did not have all but had one of them and a couple the parts were melted and burnt.
My key comes out of the ignition no matter what gear it is in. the vehicle just suddenly stopped running as i was accelerating from a stop sign on a city street. i am now unable to start the vehicle. the key is also tough to pull out sometimes.
Drove vehicle to a store, while inside an electrical fire started underneath fuse box while the vehicle was parked. fire men stated vehicle was attempting to start itself without keys and without being on. headlights n dash remained on and vehicle began to smoke very badly, wouldn't quit until battery was disconnected and needed to be extinguished. electrical fire progressed to dash and melted wiper shifter off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while the vehicle was in park, the ignition switch failed to lock. as a result, the contact had to shake the key several times to remove it from the ignition. the contact mentioned that the gear shifter was difficult to shift on several occasions. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 177,000.
Wipers run continuously and don't shut off. lights flash on and off. smoke comes from dashboard when car starts and/or car won't start. problem happens both while car is stopped or in motion.
Abs pulsates by itself while driving making it hard to stop when i need to. when i do push down on the brakes it pushes back preventing me from stopping quickly or at all. after a while driving like this the abs traction light comes on and stays on until i turn it off and then it happen all over again. i have been to the dealer to have it fix but the problem keeps reoccurring. in 2012 the car just stop on the road that wasn't brake related causing us to get hit from behind and the airbag didn't deploy. the car now is have electrical problems where it seems like one thing is failing after another. for example side mirrors don't work, rear windshield wiper stop working, airbag never deployed. *tr
When i 1st bought the car had to change the suspension, head gasket, antifreeze is disappearing can't see where it's going key comes out the ignition vin#[xxx] purchased on 8/19/15. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle shut off completely when the vehicle was locked or unlocked with the ignition switch. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart and that a security warning indicator flashed after the vehicle shut off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 176,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the headlights illuminated independently and caused the battery to drain. in addition, the contact heard an abnormal noise while using the turn signals. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure millage was 212,000.
Vehicle stalls at random times, while in motion at 65 mph on the highway or at a stop sign it just stalls. will start back up but only to stall again. very dangerous! multiple issues on the internet on this year equinox and some claim there is a recall; "# tsb #05539 -- product emission recall to replace the powertrain/engine control module (pcm/ecm). the powertrain/engine control module (pcm/ecm) may have been manufactured with damaged internal ic chips, which may affect the fuel pump control and egr out (nhtsa id #10017551, april 01 2005)"
Vehicle will not start. problem with pcm? ignition switch, less than 30,000 miles, will shut off while driving and will not restart. after sitting for more than 30 mins or longer start/ no start never know!!! other electrical problems with intermittent dash display, door chimes and theft system, contacted g.m. and not willing to address problem ....wave towing fee, dealer familiar with problem ,but not exactly sure at this time what problem is or how to fix....want to throw $ at it till a cure is found. very dangerous in traffic and especially with auto trans....have children in car alot when prob happens...what do i do!!! always garage kept also! not a problem wih battery or fuses...electrical problem!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the sun roof was leaking. as a result, there was moisture, mold, and water on the front driver and passenger sides. in addition, the left turn signal functioned intermittently and the radio and air conditioner failed to function. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle made a loud abnormal noise and the engine stalled. the vehicle was not able to restart. the failure recurred on one other occasion. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition key needed to be replaced or repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Bad ignition switch