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2CNDL73F456••••••2005 Chevrolet EQUINOX
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2005 Chevrolet EQUINOX build (17 vs 8).
17on this build
465on the model
56builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 7Engine And Engine Cooling 4Power Train 3Service Brakes 3
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashMar 2013
I was driving at approx 35 mph approaching a curve in the road. I applied the brakes, the car fishtailed and slid sideways off the road, down an embankment. The car then turned heading in the opposite direction, I hit a mailbox, then a phone pole. The entire time my foot was on…
EngineDec 2020
I have been having major overheating in my vvehical. I have only been using it for short distances due to the issue but now have been letting it sit still after reading that the 2005 equinox had head gasket problems before. And after a uncle just looking it over I believe that…
Electrical SystemJul 2016
ABS pulsates by itself while driving making it hard to stop when I need to. When I do push down on the brakes it pushes back preventing me from stopping quickly or at all. After a while driving like this the ABS traction light comes on and stays on until I turn it off and then…
SteeringMar 2015
In the past the transmission has quit when driving on the freeway, now the steering locks up when driving. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Vehicle Speed ControlOct 2011
10-14-11 problems with ABS light, followed by tc light coming on, followed by the car slowing or jumping forward when brakes applied, difficulty stopping. Lost control of the car. Slowed to make a turn on a 2 way road, car traveled over double yellows, off road, into a pull out…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2CNDL73F456071200 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.