2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Electrical Systemwiring Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
2 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY EQUINOX THAT HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. FIRST I HAD IGNITION PROBLEMS, AIR CONDITIONER PROBLEMS, BATTERY BEING DRAINED WITHOUT CAUSE, WINDOW CONTROL AND SO FORTH. EACH TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND EACH TIME A REPAIR WAS MADE. ONLY AFTER THE WARRANTY WAS OUT DID I DISCOVER BY ACCIDENT THAT THE PROBLEMS WERE CAUSED BY A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. THE MAIN DASH WIRING HARNESS LOCATED IN THE LEFT FLOOR PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAS SIGNS OF MELTING, AND SHORTS WITH THE SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT. THE SHORTAGE CAUSES THE AIR CONDITIONER TO STOP BLOWING AND WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO COMPLETELY DIE OUT. I HAVE HAD THE CAR EVALUATED BY TWO MECHANICS WHO BOTH STATED, WITHOUT KNOWING SOMEONE ELSE HAD LOOKED AT IT, THAT THE CAR IS A FIRE HAZARD AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. I ALSO SPOKE WITH A LOCAL BODY...
MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN, IT JUST FAILED COMPLETELY. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THE WIRES INSIDE THE DOOR ARE COMPLETELY BROKEN. THE SYSTEM NEEDED TO FIX IT IS BACK ORDERED SO I HAVE TO WAIT TO HAVE IT REPLACED. FOUR DAYS LATER MY BRAKES BECAME THE NEW PROBLEM. ON MY WAY TO SCHOOL, I WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND BEGAN APPLYING THE BRAKES BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. IT MADE A VIBRATING NOISE AND THRUST ITSELF FORWARD. IT WASN'T A GRINDING SOUND BUT CLICKS AND VIBRATION. LUCKILY THERE WASN'T ANYONE IN FRONT OF ME OR COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. I THOUGHT IT SOMETHING I DID AND CONTINUED DRIVING CAREFULLY. AT THE NEXT STOP I WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN. I PASSED THE TURN COMPLETELY BEFORE THE CAR SLOWED ENOUGH TO TURN. THIS SCARED ME SO I...
Other 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Problem Areas
Electrical System
123 complaints
Power Train
57 complaints
Engine
55 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
45 complaints
Service Brakes
45 complaints
Steering
45 complaints
Unknown Or Other
40 complaints
Suspension
38 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
32 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
30 complaints
Air Bags
29 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
29 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
24 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
19 complaints
Power Traindriveline
18 complaints
Structure
18 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
15 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
15 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
14 complaints
Exterior Lighting
12 complaints
Structurebody
10 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
9 complaints
Traction Control System
9 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
9 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
8 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
8 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
7 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Suspensionrear
7 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Visibility
5 complaints
Visibilitywiper
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanical
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint