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Submitted 2009-11-02 11:58:25 |
Deb Young
| Performance: |  | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Style.
Extra roomy interior--every time someone rides in the back seat they remark on it.
Height from ground.
Leather seats.
Love, love, love! the open space between the front bucket seats and the armrest/storage bin that folds up out of the way (perfect for stashing my purse, storing books on tape, and hiding smaller shopping bags when I leave the car). Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Visibility really sucks due to over-sized posts on either side of the windshield.
Need option to fold down head rests on rear seats to help rear visibility when rear seats are vacant.
Improve gas mileage.
Noisy ride--have to keep the sound system cranked up to hear it.
Cheap looking plastic interior, paint chipping from radio knobs.
The "?running boards?" that jut out on either side of the car. My legs ALWAYS hit them getting in/out of the car so I end up with dirt, salt, or mud on whatever I'm wearing.
The 2nd year the car went through a period of refusing to start. It was totally dead--no clicking or signs of life at all. I'd tow to the dealership and it would start fine for them. They could never find anything wrong. I think they finally got fed up with me and replaced the ignition. So far so good.
Now in year 4, I'm having a problem with the key getting stuck in the ignition. I'm not talking jiggle the steering wheel and it will slide out stuck. I'm talking I had to flag down two men in a parking lot to help me stuck. One yanked on the steering wheel while pulling on the key and the other laid on his stomach across the passenger seat pressing on the brake pedal with his hands. Somehow they got the key out. Two weeks later it happened again after dark and when I was alone. I tried the same moves they did and after several minutes the key very reluctantly and with much effort came out. I ruined my key chain I was pulling so hard. Now I'm careful to pull the key out very slowly so I can stop pulling when I feel it binding up.
The newest problems are some noises while driving especially on highway exit ramps. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
I never thought I needed or wanted an SUV until I was recovering from hip surgery. I had two requirements: the driver's seat needed to be the proper height from the ground plus I needed the slipperiness of leather seats to ease entry/exit to the car. Turns out the Equinox was the perfect height plus I could get leather seats in a reasonably priced vehicle. No more stress and strain on already painful joints. Of course, it didn't hurt I liked the look of the Equinox!
Overall, this car has worked out well for me and I'm glad I bought it. |
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Submitted 2009-10-27 15:02:28 |
GUEST | Performance: |  | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
I think it is very comfortable and I love the room it has.
Contrary to what others say I think it is great on gas, to be an SUV.
I love the buttons on the steering wheel.
Five cupholders is probably my favorite things.
I love almost everything about it. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
I would make the radio and temperature buttons out of something where the paint won't come off.
Install some handles above the doors.
Have duel climate control.
Make the buttons on the steering wheel so they don't stick when it is cold outside. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
I love my equinox and when the time comes to trade I will get another one. All of the things like brakes and other repairs people are complaining about are common with any car and has nothing to do with the way the car was built.
In 2004 I decided it was time to trade my ten year old Monte Carlo and I began looking around for another car. I saw on the Chevy website that they were coming out with the Equinox the next March, so I decided after reading up on it that Equinox would be my next car and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made and was well worth the wait. |
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Submitted 2009-09-19 23:25:29 |
D Hayes
| Performance: |  | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Its sharp looking.
Handles great.
Roomy. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Radio button paint wearing off.
Stains on interior from getting in car when raining. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
This is the best car I have ever owned and I plan to trade it in for a newer Equinox in a few years. It gives me a headache to see people complaining about things that have nothing to do with the car.
If your kid broke a cup holder that's your fault. If you get dents and dings that's not the car doing it, having touch ups done on the paint isn't the car's fault, how many cup holders do you really need? It has five.
No it's not that great on gas, it's an SUV. Why do you want to turn off day running lights that's a safety feature? If you're replacing breaks often you're breaking too hard and driving too fast.
Oh and the check engine light comes on because you need to reset the internal computer after you get an oil change, read your manual when you get the oil changed most likely the people you take it to don't know how to do it, look it up.
In short stop complaining about stuff that you would get from a car, you bought an SUV. |
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Submitted 2009-10-10 03:16:25 |
Tina
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Love everything bout it. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Only thing I can't stand is the color of the brake lights. I have been trying to find is covers for my equinox. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
Does anyone know where I can find covers for the brake lights. |
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Submitted 2009-10-07 12:09:51 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Like the style!
Roomy. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Gas mileage.
Interior stains easily and unable to clean easily.
Paint is chipping off radio buttons.
Seal on windshield came loose after two years.
Replaced breaks at 50,000 and they told me I needed new rotors, still passed spec requirements on rotors so did not change them, I have never had to put rotors on a vehicle I owned (I take care of my cars).
Gas tank sensors bad had to drop tank 3 x by dealer before fixed.
Rear hub bearing replaced at 60,000.
Both front sway bar bushings replaced at 70,000 due to clunking noise.
Door check link on driver side replaced.
Keys had to be replaced.
and I do all regular and recommended maintenance to my vehicle. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
Can't wait for it to be paid off so I can get rid of it! |
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Submitted 2009-08-29 15:59:41 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: |  | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Stereo sounds good.
Heated seats are nice.
Looks good. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Won't start promptly.
Terrible smell coming from the vents,(smells like rotten milk)
Drivers side window won't roll up.
Gas mileage sucks. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
Loved the car when I bought it. When it reached 22,000 miles it all stated going down hill. I've had the sunroof relay switch replaced, the driver side door check strap replaced. Now my drivers side window will not go up. If I slam the door hard enough it will start working. My ignition seems to going out. When the car starts it keeps whinding and I have to turn the key back and sometimes it just does't wan't to start at all. Now I have a terrible smell coming from the vents. Smell like something died. I've read on other review sites that people have had smells coming from their vents and that a may be from Dex cool going bad. So back to the shop I go. |
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Submitted 2009-08-14 09:42:31 |
Michelle McKinney
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
I have children, so I love the room. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
My Equinox has only 40,000 miles. I have replaced the brakes, rotors, hubs, tires, steering column, sway bar links, head light bulbs, windshield, and I have had to have touch-up work done to the paint 3 times all over (just from everyday driving). Half of the time, it takes an hour to start the stupid thing. When you do get it started, you have to go the perfect speed. I get a work out everyday just by trying to keep it in the road. When you drive very fast or real slow the front end and steering wheel shakes EXTREMELY bad. The doors were sticking and popping when they were opened or closed. I be dag-gone if I didn't have to buy little plastic pieces for that. They were expensive!! That pretty much sums it up! OH! OH! Do we have the space to talk about the inside??? Why would anyone make the interior of an SUV (family vehicle) so cheaply? The paint on the knobs of the radio and doors are gone. I have stains everywhere! *I have spent hundreds of dollars having it cleaned, but nothing or no one can get them out. The back cup-holder feel off when my daughter set her 20oz bottle of pop in it. Please tell me, where do you buy a replacement?? No dealer around here seems to be able to get a CUP-HOLDER! ~~Do I even need to mention that nothing seems to be covered.~~ 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
What happened to RECALLS?????
Should have bought a FORD!!!!! |
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Submitted 2009-08-06 18:29:26 |
kassie
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Not one single thing. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
I bought my Equinox 2 1/2 years ago and started having problems about 9 months later. First there was oil leaking into my coolant (luckily covered under warranty). The rear hatch lock broke and the wording on my warranty looked to me like it stated it should be covered but I had to pay for it. I was having to turn the key over 3-4 times to get the car to start so the spark plugs were replaced; that did seem to help. The car was shaking badly when I slowed and making a knocking sound when I turned so the roters and sway bar were replaced. Now the ABS and Traction Control lights come on and my breaks catch like I'm sliding on ice all the time and no one can seem to figure out the problem. I've spent almost $1,000 in parts alone in the last 60 days trying to fix the stupid thing. If anyone has had a similar problem with the ABS/Traction Control let me know!!! 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
SUCKS!!! |
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Submitted 2009-08-05 15:41:17 |
Amy
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
They look good once you do some extra modifications to them.
The 1st year it was okay but then all kinds of problems occur. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
I have had the Equinox for almost 2 years now. And I am beginning to have problems after problems. I noticed one person had mentioned that we should have test drove the car 1st before driving. I am pretty sure we all did that, but of course at that time none of the problems existed at that time. I am having problems with the car starting having to crank it over numerous of times before it will start. Not to mention now I am having problems with the key even turning at all in the ignition (as if the key is the wrong key) The tranny baring needs to be replaced so when you drive over 10-20 mph you here a loud winning noise like its super charged. Today I noticed that I have a yellowish oil leaking from somewhere on the passenger side because some thing is leaking and there is oil all in the right side of my wheel wells, and all over the passenger side of the suv. Interior paint is chipping and leather stains easily. Rattles like crazy. Sunroof won't slide back anymore but will lift up. Speakers suck. Man, I could go on and on, I am so ready to trade in this truck! 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
I would highly recommend choosing something else! |
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Submitted 2009-07-16 22:01:00 |
Valerie
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: |  | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Roomy....THAT'S IT Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
I've had to replace the bulbs in the headlight twice since purchase 1 1/2 yrs ago. The interior stains really easily. But the more serious issues are with the ignition problem (hesitation in starting, as though it's out of gas). The brakes are truly out of wack and have had to be replaced 3 times, now the roters and struts are going bad, only 60,100 miles on the vehicle. The stabilization of the automobile is really off, it sways and bounces all over. The noises throughout the cabin is horrible. I test drove the car before I bought it, but starting 1 month after I got it, there came trouble. GM is truly aware of the piece of junk that they've built in this car, they just don't care, that's why they're in the mess that they are in now. They get what they deserve, they don't care about the consumer, we don't care about them. It is the resposibility of those in charge (the CEO and COO's)to make sure that the quality of each vehicle is up to standards (YEAH! RIGHT), and even though they fired the CEO, he is still laughing all the way to the bank (70Million in Severance pay) RECALLS wait on it! OH I was suppose to be commenting on the "CONS" of the Equinox, got a little off track.....Again Crappy 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
TERRIBLE |
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Submitted 2009-07-08 10:50:42 |
alphonse harrison
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
looks okay for about a year then paint starts to chip on doorknobs
and radio knob chipping it's now raining inside lights between sunvisor don't use sunroof makes alot of noise
air condition has to be turn up to the max for it to put out air
took it back to dealer they say nothing is wrong
molding pucking up at back window
passenger seat has to be manually adjusted
cd's have gotten stuck Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
all of the above |
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Submitted 2009-06-30 14:16:16 |
Jayme
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Roomy
Great Stereo
Love the leather and heated seats
Sunroof Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Who puts a cup holder above a console? When your cup drips it gets all over whats under it.
Starter was replaced within 60 days of buying it. Within a few weeks needed to be replaced again (although Chevy won't). About once a day it takes 3-5 times to start it.
Paint chipped on radio, handles (inside car)
I cannot use cd 4 anymore, it gets stuck and then I can't use any cd.
If slowing down from 60+ it shakes terrible (even after tires had been rotated).
HORRIBLE blind spots!!! 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
Work on your recalls! Radio, starter, brakes...
I love the roominess of my Equinox, but I really hate everything else that is wrong with it.
Had it a yr and seriously wanting to get rid of it.
Scared I will get stuck out of town and it really won't start. |
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Submitted 2009-06-25 23:31:09 |
gary
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
We like the look of this car.
We get good gas mileage. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
The noise that comes when you open the moonroof is loud.
The check engine comes on and the dealer doesn't know why.
Some times it takes 5 to 6 times to start the car, again the dealers says has no ideal what causes it. Sometime it will run after the car starts. The dealer even gave me a lesson on how to start the car.
And the paint on the door handles are coming off, paint on knobs on dash chipping off. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
We like the car but wish someone would do something about the starting of this car. I know there has to be something wrong with the starting because I have heard other Equinoxes doing the same thing. So why isn't GMC not recalling for the starting problem? |
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Submitted 2009-06-24 10:15:23 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Lots of room.
Smooth ride.
Comfortable seats. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Paint on dashboard knobs chips easily.
Headlights seal not good.
Would like to have choice to turn off lights during daylight. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
As a hockey mom, love the room for all the equipment in the back. |
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Submitted 2009-06-23 10:53:07 |
ML
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Stylish.
Roomy.
Fun to Drive. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Improved gas mileage...I don't get close to what was quoted.
More cup holders.
Wider back cargo area.
Needs much better paint on the interior...doors and radio knobs especially.
More recalls since so many people are experiencing the same issues. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
I bought my AWD LT Equinox new in 2004, first model year.
Replaced tires at 42K and again at 74K. Also replaced brakes around 45K. Now my front end is making a humming noise that appears to be the wheel bearing and perhaps rotors and brakes from what I've read. Sunroof is loud. Overall, I really love the car for it's looks and size, but wish I wasn't replacing all these costly things. You would think GM would recall some of them since there are numerous reporting of the same issues. |
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Submitted 2009-06-22 11:15:47 |
ANGELA THIGPEN
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
I LIKE THE OVERALL SIZE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE THREE KIDS SO IT IS GOOD ON THE SPACE. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
I WOULD IMPROVE THE OVERALL NOISES I HERE WHEN I TURN A CORNER.
I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AT 30,OOO MILES.
I HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE MY KEYS WOULD NOT START THE CAR.
I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE IT HAS STARTED CRACKING.
I WAS TOLD BY PEPBOYS THAT THE STRUTS ARE GONE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
I ONLY HAVE 47,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
I WISH I COULD GET SOMETHING SENT TO ME TO NOTIFY WHEN THERE IS A RECALL ON THINGS THAT NEED TO BE FIXED. THE VEHICLE IS GOOD ON GAS BUT MY ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS POPPING ON. I'M NOT COMPLAINING BUT WHEN YOU SPEND MONEY ON SOMETHING SO EXPENSIVE YOU DO WANT IT TO LAST. |
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Submitted 2009-06-14 15:15:45 |
Tara Rains
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Lots of room.
Nice looking. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Better interior, looks like a piece of junk because of all the stains.
Better paint on knobs.
Make it easier to change headlight. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
Very poor interior (cheap cars have better), poor paint on the interior, bearings on wheels go bad early. Would not buy another Chevy product. Check engine light would come on when I had less than 15,000 miles on it. Dealership said they couldn't find anything wrong so had to drive a new car with problems. |
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Submitted 2009-05-30 16:03:16 |
bryan
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Accelerator Speed
Dependability
Great handling in winter driving
Body style
Radio Sound
Sun Roof! Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Thankful I bought Extended Warranty! Had a paint boil fixed on the back of the vehicle, had to have sunroof put back on track, had power-steering bearing replaced, had carriage links replaced under warranty. Also have chip on radio face paint! 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
Knowing what I know, I had the DexCool Orange flushed from my vehicle at 30K, to avoid radiator problems. Found I needed new brakes at 37K, which is unheard of (in my opinion). Have found if general maintenance is kept up with this vehicle, it will run like a beauty! |
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Submitted 2009-04-20 20:57:27 |
Jodaci
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Nothing. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
See review below. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review:
This car was such a piece of junk. Three different times in four years I discovered that I was driving with a tire being held on by one lug nut. The car shakes terribly every time I go over 60mph. The paint on the inside is all chipped away. The car has 55,000 miles and needs all new tires. The windshield wipers SUCK! This car is so uncomfortable. No one at Chevy cared that my tires almost fell off!!! I had to fight them to pay to fix it even though I had the extended warranty! Who would want to buy a car whose lug nuts fall off the tires for no reason and out of the blue?? Do yourself a favor and don't buy an Equinox. Ever. |
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Submitted 2009-04-15 17:59:42 |
pam
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
Roomy on the inside.
Great stereo system.
Heated seats.
Handles well.
Looks great.
Not bad gas mileage for an SUV. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?
When sunroof is open there is a loud flopping noise. I have had to replace brakes, turn rotors and now replace both front wheel bearings. I have had the car 2 yrs, and it only has 60,000 miles. There is no way all this stuff should have to be replaced on a vehicle that costs what this one does. I have had the problem with the ignition a few times that others speak of. But it doesn't happen on a routine basis. IF there are all the problems with the Equinox that there seems to be. Maybe if everyone stopped buying them Chevrolet would do something about fixing the issues. My paint on the inside trim also is coming off easily. |
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