MYRModel Year Report

2005 Chevrolet Equinox

◆ Worse than typical
2005 Chevrolet Equinox
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Equinox Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2005: 638 complaints 2005 2006: 695 complaints 2007: 685 complaints 2008: 370 complaints 2008 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 784 complaints 2011: 780 complaints 2011 2012: 682 complaints 2013: 747 complaints 2014: 543 complaints 2014 2015: 678 complaints 2016: 391 complaints 2017: 270 complaints 2017 2018: 388 complaints 2019: 290 complaints 2020: 291 complaints 2020 2021: 86 complaints 2022: 153 complaints 2023: 85 complaints 2023 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 206 complaints 2026: 53 complaints 2026
2005: 638 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005638
2006695
2007685
2008370
200994
2010784
2011780
2012682
2013747
2014543
2015678
2016391
2017270
2018388
2019290
2020291
202186
2022153
202385
202465
2025206
202653

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 123 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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DROVE VEHICLE TO A STORE, WHILE INSIDE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH FUSE BOX WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. FIRE MEN STATED VEHICLE WAS ATTEMPTING TO START ITSELF WITHOUT KEYS AND WITHOUT BEING ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171229

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55-60MPH WHEN THE CAR DIES. STARTED RUNNING AGAIN A FEW SECONDS LATER BUT THEN DIED AGAIN. PULLED OVER COULD NOT GET IT STARTED, BUT STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120621

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 57 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120601

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 55 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20040817 — power train

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 SEAT

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. OWNER

Campaign 04V302000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2005 — complaint volume: 638

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Chevrolet Equinox — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (123 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (57 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (55 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V302000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.