2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Steeringcolumn Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
2 steeringcolumn 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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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Steeringcolumn Complaints
WE PURCHASED A 2005 CHEVY EQUINOX IN SEPTEMBER OF 2005. THROUGH OUR RESEARCH, THIS WAS ONE OF THE ONLY VEHICLES THAT WOULD ACCOMMODATE 2 REAR FACING CHILD SEATS WITH SAFE OPERATION. THE EQUINOX NOW HAS APPROXIMATELY 16, 000 MILES ON IT. ON 11 NOVEMBER 2006, MY WIFE AND OUR 14 MONTH OLD TWIN DAUGHTERS WERE ON THEIR WAY TO VISIT HER FRIEND. I RECEIVE A PHONE CALL FROM MY WIFE. SHE IS FRANTICALLY SCREAMING TO ME THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE EQUINOX. SHE EXPLAINS THAT WHEN SHE APPLIES THE BRAKES AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 -50 MPH, SHE IS EXPERIENCING A VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END AND THE STEERING WHEEL, AND FEELS THAT SHE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. I ADVISE HER TO DECREASE HER SPEED AND CONTINUE TO HER FRIENDS HOUSE AND THAT I WILL RETURN HOME AND TAKE OUR...
CD PLAYER BROKE, WATER SOAKING FLOOR BOARDS TWICE CAUSING MOLD & MILDEW. COMPLETE LOSS OF RADIATOR FLUID, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING TWICE. UNUSUAL WEAR OF TIRES. RUBBING IN STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING, KNOCKING SOUND WHEN TURNING SLOWLY TO THE RIGHT, A/C NOT COOLING EFFICIENTLY. *NM
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 Systemwiring
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
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