2005 Chevrolet Equinox Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, and owners have filed 638 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Automatic transmission (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 seated on the automatic transmission shifter nail head during installation.
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…
638 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox have filed 638 complaints with NHTSA; 56 describe a crash and 13 describe a fire. Reports cite 40 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,440 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 85 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The ABS and traction control light came on and the vehicle sometimes doesn’t want to stop. The ABS kicks in and it takes a while for it to stop. It’s been twice where the vehicle ends up stopping in t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 3, 2023 · Service brakes
“The front Uni body to front engine/ transmission subframe mount area on left front and right front has rusted away the front 2 subframe mounting points are not connected to the uni body structure anym”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 25, 2023 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox (Equinox AWD, Equinox FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17 / 23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Equinox model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Equinox model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
How do I know if my 2005 Chevrolet Equinox has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V302000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
- Cobalt7,681 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.