Overview & Reviews

The Equinox is an all-new compact SUV from Chevrolet. It shares a platform with the Saturn Vue and offers similar levels of space and versatility for buyers seeking practical suburban transportation.

• Standard V6 engine, long wheelbase affords plenty of interior room, fore/aft-adjustable rear seats, available side curtain airbags.

• Costs as much as the more powerful Saturn Vue, limited drivetrain choices, confusing stereo controls.

User Reviews:

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  Dont buy this car!!! - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Cindi Mooney - December 30 - 6:44 pm

  Theyou decided know a different kind of transmission with no dipstick so you cannot add or check the levels, so you have to take it to a tranny shop or dealership which runs you $250 just to change it...but...then the transmission fails anyhow... $3000 to put a new one in...by this time the car is not even worth that much!!! Biggest regret was buying the stupid thing!!

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  disappointed - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By pstrickland - November 27 - 10:20 am

  purchased used, after trading in what we thought was our excellent condition money pit trailblazer. not so sure we did the right thing here. sure I paid lots on some repairs to the trailblazer over the last 3 yrs but I know what was done and it was an amazing vehicle. wouldnt hesitate driving it out of state. this equinox on the other hand, Im not so sure Im willing to drive it across town! went to family dinner, came home and the entire car was shaking and sounded like my tires were about to fall off. Ive had it to the dealer more times than Ive had it in my driveway. purchased less than a month ago and its been there more than its been home with us. Im really upset and fear for our familys future on this - dealers screwing families daily has got to stop! if selling a car to make a buck is more important to you than the safety of another human being, then youre a worthless individual.

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  My equinox - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By Jared - September 10 - 3:05 pm

  I see many complaints of the equinox. I have owned mine for 7 yrs now bought it with 35000 mls now has 156000. I havent had to do any major maintenance on it til now having to replace the head gasket. I put almost 700 mls a week on it and have had nothing but being happy with its performance and reliability. My wife also feels the same. So whether it be ppl not performing their own at home maintenance of a vehicle, changing its oil and just learning their vehicle with its sound and handling and knowing when something is wrong is their fault. I love my Equinox and would not hesitate to buy another

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  Expect the expected - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By David in Delaware - August 3 - 8:24 pm

  You will have these issues, expect them - fuel pump, head gasket, center driveshaft bearing, misfire. Our 05 Escape 4 cyl has been a Much better vehicle.

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  UPDATE On My Previous Post. MarThe_RN23 Now At 140K And Loving It!!!! Worth The Minor Issues If You Have Reasonable Mechanic Trust Worthy Mechanic! - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By marthe_rn23 - August 14 - 6:07 pm

  Since My Last Post I Did Have The Entire Engine Rebuilt... Since The Rebuild I Have Put 40K On It In 1 Year, I So Have Grown To Love It, Drove It Cross Country Several Times And It Has Never Left Me Stranded, I Have Been Following The Maintenance Schedule 2The T, Transmission Flushes, Coolant Flushes, Simi Synthetic Oil Changes. Also A New Catalytic Converter, Rear Shocks, Front Brake Pads And Wheel Bearings, Air Filterx2, Cabin Air Filter, Driver Headlight, Passenger Head Light Wires Burned Out {Current}. A/C Condenser, Radio &Though It Seems Like Alot They Have Been Really Cheap Fixs, Since Its Paid For I Think Its Worth It! Also My Passenger Seat Doesnt Recline Any One Know What To Do?

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  Reliable car - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By el68lie - July 17 - 12:25 pm

  Bought this Equinox new in 2005. Have owned it for almost 10 years. We have pretty low mileage on the car just over 60,000 miles, but we have had minimal problems with this vehicle. Had a head gasket early on, but other than that it has been just maintenance. Change the tires, change the oil every 3,000. One tune up. I am not a fan of the drive train set up. The wheel base is set back so the car does not turn tightly at all. Dont care for the set up of the console between the front seats. Everything falls down along the seats and you cant get you hand down there easily. Not a good design. Dont like the cup holders. Cheap. Otherwise, good reliable car.

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  need help, ac problems - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By cindysue2 - May 26 - 4:38 pm

  The ac on my 2005 equinox not working right. You turn the ac on and it doesnt get cold. I had it checked and was told it needed a new ac compressor, so I had a new one put on. Still didnt fix it. We discovered the fans werent turning on to push the cold air out. I bought a pressure switch, put that on, they come on now but still not pushing cold out. Its like they are not turning fast enough. No one knows what to do with it. Im tired of spending money & it not getting fixed. Anyone have any ideas?

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  Wiring harness issues - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By jngavin - April 10 - 5:45 pm

  I recently have been having issues with the windows not working. Or working intermittently. Also have a buzzing in the radio. I did a google search and discovered a few comments pertaining to the wiring harness between the door and the body. The harness in this area is prone to breaking. I figured what the heck. I removed the rubber boot and to my surprise I found 5 wires broken. I wish now that I hadnt spent the money on a new window motor. Im now trying to find a way to get in there and repair the wires. Im a bit afraid to look at the other 3 doors. If this has been a longtime issues with design, it shouldve been fixed while it was still under warranty. We bought it brand new.

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  NIGHTMARE!! - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By moonwi11ow - April 3 - 12:25 pm

  Bought my 2005 Equinox used, 99k on it had a thirty day warranty, got it on June 4, broke down on July 4. Head Gasket. Cost me $2100.00 Electrical issues...This vehicle is a nightmare. I have always been a chevy girl, but I think next go round Im buying a FORD.

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  05 Equinox - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
  By bconner4 - August 23 - 6:20 pm

  So...I bought my 2005 equinox in 2011, and since then I have had to replace...fuel pump, shocks, struts, radio, antenna, starter, and now the computer!!! This is outside of tires, brakes, rooters, and calipers...Also the 15 mpg city sucks, especially when newer Suburbans get 20 city. I will never buy another one ever again.