The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Equinox · 2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | FWD | 17 / 23 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 17 / 23 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 35,000 and 100,000 miles. Median 69,500, from 507 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 67,000 | 31,800–100,000 | 127 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 61,000 | 34,500–91,000 | 96 |
| Engine | 55,300 | 15,900–75,500 | 82 |
| Suspension | 51,500 | 19,600–89,200 | 44 |
| Engine | 100,600 | 87,000–126,800 | 48 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 32% |
| Electrical | 20% |
| Brakes | 17% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 16% |
| Suspension | 13% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 638 | 56 | 13 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
04V302000 Jun 2004 Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect. 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.
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.
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.
Manufacturer communications 625
Chevy filed 625 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- No crank with loss of communication to body control module (bcm), instrument panel cluster…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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