Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Chevrolet Equinox

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 950 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V302000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
132
Reported to NHTSA
2004-06-30
Owners notified
2004-08-17

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system12376,000 mi
Power train5783,000 mi
Engine55100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling4560,000 mi
Service brakes4594,000 mi
Steering4565,000 mi
Unknown or other4085,382 mi
Suspension3867,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3250,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3025,000 mi
Air bags29106,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2933,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2440,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1971,000 mi
Power train: driveline1852,000 mi
Structure1830,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system15106,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1583,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1450,000 mi
Exterior lighting1256,300 mi
Structure: body1060,000 mi
Air bags: frontal932,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system939,930 mi
Traction control system974,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls921,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch8104,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft865,000 mi
Service brakes, electric874,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip824,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)764,397 mi
Equipment738,000 mi
Seat belts780,000 mi
Suspension: rear721,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner621,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor620,000 mi
Suspension: front580,000 mi
Tires543,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal57,000 mi
Visibility549,000 mi
Visibility/wiper5115,000 mi
Wheels568,800 mi
Latches/locks/linkages435 mi
Visibility: windshield415,450 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly3600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control334,500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights37,000 mi
Fuel system, other360,232 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light327,057 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut37,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing382,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel227,057 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery27,768 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly2600 mi
Electrical system: wiring235,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers22,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings2600 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility2939 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.21,500 mi
Seats214,000 mi
Steering: column215,859 mi
Structure: body: door250,480 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2146,645 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system264,320 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2100 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear215,962 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly218,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module11,800 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator133,950 mi
Electrical system: horn1700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys168,750 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)13,500 mi
Equipment: mechanical1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Interior lighting118,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock185,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1700 mi
Power train: axle hubs1—
Power train: clutch assembly110,588 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit175,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor132,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint110 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler168,750 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads122,481 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads122,481 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum115,962 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages138,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector16,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion120 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate150,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut19,500 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members159,191 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm136,400 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs17,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket122,481 mi
Tires: tread/belt115,859 mi

The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.