2005 Chevrolet Equinox electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 167 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 167 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 135 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 19 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 27 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 25 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 135 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 6 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Problems with car began immediately (transmission, air conditioner, odometer, window motor, car shifting abruptly, and skidding on any wet service.) finally went into 20 ft skid, wheels locked, no response to steering. Car hit pole. Airbags did not deploy, seat belts did not lock. Car totaled.
Brake noise,thumping and grinding. Steering wheel is very tight and loosens at any time. Rotors are faulty. When starting periodically ignition switch sticks in the cranking position once manually started unless you jiggle key, causing possible fire hazard.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
- Engine 134 complaints
- Brakes 108 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 86 complaints
- Suspension 59 complaints
- Steering 50 complaints
- Air bags 39 complaints
- Fuel system 36 complaints
- Cooling system 34 complaints