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US recalls (1)
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 KEY PARK LOCK CABLE END FITTING WAS NOT FULLY SEATED ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER NAIL HEAD DURING INSTALLATION.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS CAN PREVENT THE CABLE AUTO-SET FROM CORRECTLY ADJUSTING THE CABLE. AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED CABLE PREVENTS THE SHIFTER FROM LOCKING IN THE 'PARK' POSITION WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE KEY CYLINDER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING SHIFT LOCK WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS REMOVED. DEALERS WILL REPAIR VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT THE SUBJECT CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Lights and instruments
2008-03-04 · campaign 2008-077
On certain vehicles, the Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) resistor may crack. If water and road salt enters the crack, it could corrode the resistor. This could result in a loss of DRL illumination, and therefore, vehicles may be less visible to other motorists and pedestrians during daylight hours, possibly resulting in a crash causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the resistor until 7 years or 112,000 km from date vehicle was originally placed into service.
Owner complaints (638)
Owners filed 638 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox (56 crashes, 13 fires, 40 injuries reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 370).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 159 | |
| Power train | 114 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 111 | |
| Suspension | 57 | |
| Engine | 55 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 52 | |
| Steering | 50 | |
| Service brakes | 45 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4-DR. | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Chevrolet Equinox version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Equinox AWD 3.4 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Equinox FWD 3.4 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.