Problems with 2005 Chevrolet Equinox POWER TRAIN

Takata recall: i bought my chevy equinox in august of 2017, since taking it home it has had a lurching problem when driving or when stopped at a red light. it lurches forward and backwards like a bull trying to throw you off. i put new brakes on every 3 months because my brakes do not work even when brand new, and when i press the brake the car won't stop, or the brake pulses and vibrates. the cars gear shift sometimes gets stuck in drive when trying to put it in park. when trying to drive and the gas is pressed you hear a grinding, and the gas vibrates. i've had to abs sensor replaced 4x, o2 sensor 3x new brakes every 3 months, new tires every 6 months, regular oil changes, it's had it's valves replaced, it's had new brake lines, new shocks, regular alignments, it's had a new catalytic converter put in. the cars rpm spikes to 8000 when doing 30 miles an hour through a small town. the wheel vibrates when on a highway abs light never comes off. t/c turns off anytime i make a turn. check engine light is i swear permantly on. ...

100000k miles and the transmission locks up huge problems with wheel bearings and problems with abs system

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.

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 failed to start. also, the gear shift selector could be moved out of the park position without the key being placed in the ignition. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v302000 (power train). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,349.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle made a vibration motion. the failure recurred multiple times and at different speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic determined that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

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)"

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. while at a stop light, the transmission malfunctioned and the vehicle would not drive. approximately ten minutes later, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

My 2005 chevrolet equinox. while accellerating at approximately 20-55 mph, started making vibration/clanking noise while driving down the i estate around7/5/2015 mileage around 245,000. the failure recurred multiple times and at different speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing . mechanic determined that the center support bearing needed replaced. part was purchased at autozone as a kit package two weeks later by vehicles owner within days after repair the driveshaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and still is owners daily driver approximate mileage to date is 262,000

Pcn went out and some of the models are on recall and some are not. my car is not part of the recall and i dont know why.my call is dead will cost 800.00 to fix. no one is able to tell me why .

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that there was water entering the map light. the contact also heard an abnormal noise in the rear of the vehicle, the suspension was unstable pertaining to the control arm, and the axle was leaking fluid without warning. the steering wheel also made a grinding noise when turned, the automatic transmision hesitated, the throttle was light, and it was difficult to reverse upon the change in weather. the vehicle was not repaired and the dealer was notified of the various failures. the manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no remedy. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 201,765.

Take key out and engine does not shut off. *tr

A loud pop occurred during operation of the vehicle at approximately 40 mph and then a noticeable change in the suspension was felt. in testing the vehicles ability to travel to a repair center the brake peddle would drop to the floor as if it lost compression. this occurred after carefully observing the troublesome behavior of the turning capabilities and suspension of the tires. it seemed to make an awful grinding noise when making right turns but not left turns. previously before these problems arose, the apparent issue of the electrical system and its functioning parts(power doors, windows etc.) were malfunctioning, including the radio. at the initial purchase of the car the only seemingly harmless thing to mind was the sticking of the ignition switch at times. to date, the car is not able to reverse from parking position, and has a new issue of locking up totally and not able to engage forward. the car is not able to be driven and when searching for cheaper insurance (byvin) we were immediately, under no uncertain terms alerted that the car was unfit to be insured. this was told and sent in written ...

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 integrated circuits. this may cause the egr system to malfunction or cause the fuel pump to turn off or the turbo system to malfunction. this is exactly what a mechanic has told me about the egr system. if you could please let me know what i can do about this issue as soon as possible and if it is covered or if i can get it repaired at no cost to me. i have only owned this vehicle for 1 year since march 1, 2014. i'm the second owner. *tr

In the past the transmission has quit when driving on the freeway, now the steering locks up when driving. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr