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. ...
Have had major engine trouble. head gaskets needed to be replaced at purchase two years ago. i was driving down the highway two days ago and my low oil light came on and my engine began failing. i was able to drive it to a mechanic. the codes ran indicated a thermostat problem causing the engine to burn oil. the pistons inside the engine broke. he indicated it could have been from the head gasket issues. i have read consumer complaints that others have experienced the same issues. in addition, i personally know two people with similar models who have had the same problems. the dealership who i purchased the vehicle from told me to call general motors because they are aware other consumers who have had the same problems as me. a mechanic informed me that if i were to continue driving my vehicle, my engine will lock up while i am driving down the road.
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. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 171,000.
Acceleration is weak, possible fumes and emissions
I was driving my 2005 chevy equinox on a mountain road like a do three days a week and all of a sudden the check engine light starting flashing and another light came on on the dashboard and the car would not accelerate. i immediately stopped and called aaa to tow my vehicle. i bought this vehicle brand new and i have never had any major problems with it. i have kept it serviced and it is in excellent condition. i had a mechanic hook my vehicle up to a computer to diagnose what was wrong with it and the code that came back was that the head gasket needed replacing. my mechanic said that the chevy engine that i have in my equinox is known to have an issue with the head gasket where it goes out with no warning and for no reason. chevy knew about this issue but failed to recall the vehicles with these engines and did not make consumers like me aware of this issue. i should have been informed of this problem so i had the option to either purchase a different vehicle or trade my vehicle for something different but i was not ...
Been having problem with head gasket these 2005 equinox head gaskets been blowing because of the 3.4l engine cant keep it from over heating replaced head gasket and it went again chevy new about this problem its in the chevy dealership bulletin this is bad for the consumer they should not be allowed to sell a truck with bad head gaskets its just a lemon. been having over heating problems since i had this car its just rediculous. it over heats while idling. changed 2 head gaskets water pump thermostat all hoses etc temperature sensor flushed the vehicle 5 times still no help . this vehicle is also known for having trapped air in the lines as well. please stop letting chevy sell these equinox there just a lemon.
My car cranks without turning the ignition over and i replace the battery because my car kept quitting but it still has trouble cranking.my heater core also went out after only having it for a few mths.
Car overheats and coolant leaks out of no where. head gasket blows have been reported multiple times on this vehicle. not safe to drive especially when engine light starts blinking and car shakes like crazy driving down the highway.
I just read thru some of these complaints ans it seem that chevy is having the sane thing happen when its coming to this 05 equinox. i just got car about 4 months ago and its going thru the same thing. im being told its my gaskets but its showing no signs that its blown. im so frustrated because the 90 days is xpired and i cant run back to the dealer where i purchased it from. and now to find that chevreolet is not even acknowledging that fact that this is going on with a vehicle created by them. this is so unfair to consumers who spend the money to get the car but cant even get the proper response from the company for this issue. i would like to know just how many complaints does it take for chevey to respond to this, i know i counted at least a hundred...i know we take changes when by a used car but at least do a recall on this because it to many people purchasing this vehicle unknowing what problems they will have ahead of them...
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
I purchased a 2005 chevy equinox in may 2015, i have had my normal or changes, every couple of months i have to put 5 quarts of oil is in, the low oil indicator never came on. so now my engine has locked up and i have to get a new engine. i didn't know that they had so many issues with the oil consumption with the used chevy vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment as the vehicle lost power. the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact was cncerend for their safety. the contact also mentioned that there was excessive smoke where the police department required closing the road due to it being unsafe for other drivers to drive. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the head gasket and crack cylinders needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 119,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the head gasket on the engine fractured causing the engine to overheat and water flooded on the engine compartments. the vehicle was taken to be repaired but the details were unknown. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 84,000. updated 04/14/16*lj consumer stated there has been 29 complaints regarding this problem and manufacturer should stand by this problem. updated 05/31/18*jb
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)"
The first time my 05 equinox overheated on me was when i was getting ready to party on a hill and it overheated on me then we replaced the radiator and the wires in my vehicle then took it to nissan and they said that pitts broke my purge valve and tried gluing it back so they fixed that and told me my vehicle was fixed and that it wont overheat on me again well on my way home, i wasnt even 10 minutes away from being home and it overheated on me and anti freeze was all over the ground nissan told me it could be my head gasket but they weren't for sure but they said since i let someone else fix my car they weren't going to pay for my vehicle to get fixed but i called the other people that fixed my vehicle said they never touched my purge valve and if they did they would have fixed it