Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Chevrolet Equinox has 82 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
82
Complaints
1
Recalls
5
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' AN IGNITION ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was at the car wash, when the vehicle was near the end, suddenly the engine light and powertrain l... |
| Jun 17, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | It was recently brought to my attention that the keys can fall out of the ignition with the vehicle ... |
| Jul 31, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MPH,... |
| May 19, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | TAKATA RECALL: I BOUGHT MY CHEVY EQUINOX IN AUGUST OF 2017, SINCE TAKING IT HOME IT HAS HAD A LURCHI... |
| Jun 1, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE IGNITION SWITCH FA... |
| Mar 15, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. ... |
| Jan 13, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE ... |
| Nov 9, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | VEHICLE STALLS AT RANDOM TIMES, WHILE IN MOTION AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY OR AT A STOP SIGN IT JUST S... |
| Sep 18, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED... |
| Jul 29, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | MY 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE ACCELLERATING AT APPROXIMATELY 20-55 MPH, STARTED MAKING VIBRATION/... |
| Jul 1, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | PCN WENT OUT AND SOME OF THE MODELS ARE ON RECALL AND SOME ARE NOT. MY CAR IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL... |
| May 2, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TAKE KEY OUT AND ENGINE DOES NOT SHUT OFF. *TR |
| Apr 4, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | A LOUD POP OCCURRED DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND THEN A NOTICEABLE CH... |
| Nov 12, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARK, THE SHIFT LEVER I... |
| Jul 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | GETTING A VERY LOUD HUMMING/GROWLING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. STARTS WHEN DRIVING OVER 2... |
| Jun 12, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | THE CENTER DRIVE SHAFT BEARING HAS FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. ONCE AT 50,000 MILE AND NOW AT 100,0... |
| May 22, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO REMO... |
| May 9, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAD TO HAVE MY BATTERY REPLACED TODAY. MY BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH TH... |
| May 5, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE KEY FAILS SOMETIMES TO TURN IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER, WENT TO MECHANIC, IGNITION SWITCH NEEDS RE... |
| Apr 17, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT... |