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2005 chevrolet equinox — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
638
Owner Complaints
40
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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2005 chevrolet equinox Safety Recalls (1)

04V30200030/06/2004
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.

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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2005 chevrolet equinox

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
79
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
78
POWER TRAIN
56
ENGINE
34
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
25
SERVICE BRAKES
22
AIR BAGS
21
STRUCTURE
18

Based on 638 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

56
Crash-Involved Complaints
40
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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