The vehicle dossier US · 2005

2005 Chevrolet
EQUINOXProblems & recalls

638 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Engine appears in 165 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 638 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Engine165 reports
Electrical system159 reports
Other components128 reports
Transmission & drivetrain114 reports
Brakes105 reports
Suspension57 reports
Steering50 reports
Air bags38 reports
Fuel system36 reports
Body & structure34 reports
Visibility30 reports
See original component labels
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM123
POWER TRAIN57
ENGINE55
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING45
STEERING45
SERVICE BRAKES45
UNKNOWN OR OTHER40
SUSPENSION38
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC32
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION30
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM29
AIR BAGS29
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION24
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE19
STRUCTURE18
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE18
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM15
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE14
EXTERIOR LIGHTING12
STRUCTURE:BODY10
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM9
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL9
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM9
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH8
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC8
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT8
SUSPENSION:REAR7
SEAT BELTS7
EQUIPMENT7
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR6
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL5
WHEELS5
TIRES5
SUSPENSION:FRONT5
VISIBILITY5
VISIBILITY/WIPER5
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES4
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY3
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT3
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER3
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS2
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE2
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR2
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.2
STEERING:COLUMN2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2
SEATS2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL2
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR2
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)1
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY1
STEERING:RACK AND PINION1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT1
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
INTERIOR LIGHTING1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT1
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID1
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS1
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Mar 3, 2023
Mileage, where supplied

69,500 miles is the median among 507 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 35,000–100,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

1 recall campaign on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Jun 30, 2004 Safety recallPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCampaign 04V302000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 04044

Read campaign 04V302000 at NHTSA
Check this car’s VIN at NHTSA

03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

625 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Jul 18, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP5601CThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.NHTSA ID 11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11020816 at NHTSA
May 30, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5074RThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.NHTSA ID 11019074

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11019074 at NHTSA
May 30, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5074RThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.NHTSA ID 11019073

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11019073 at NHTSA
May 30, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5074RThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.NHTSA ID 11019072

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11019072 at NHTSA
Apr 16, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT6105DThis Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians that they will need to perform this step prior to performing any programming on replacement radios.NHTSA ID 11017270

This Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians that they will need to perform this step prior to performing any programming on replacement radios.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11017270 at NHTSA
Feb 20, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP5358DThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a …NHTSA ID 11014455

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11014455 at NHTSA
Dec 7, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5074QThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released …NHTSA ID 11011782

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11011782 at NHTSA
Oct 25, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4723JThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/chargin…NHTSA ID 11009156

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11009156 at NHTSA
Sep 12, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5099HThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will ne…NHTSA ID 11007744

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11007744 at NHTSA
Sep 12, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5099HThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will ne…NHTSA ID 11007743

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11007743 at NHTSA
Sep 9, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions02-00-89-002XThis service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).NHTSA ID 11008956

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11008956 at NHTSA
Sep 6, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT3271PThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested an…NHTSA ID 11007208

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11007208 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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