2005 Chevrolet Equinox Consumer Reviews

Can I Get It Paid Off Any Faster?!

Written by: Stephanie on 04/10/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Owned chevys all my life... What a disappointment! The back doors get dirty, snow, mud, compacted.. The brakes wear very unevenly, and now there's a creaking with every turn... And fuel economy.. What's that? I fill up about every other day, it's disgusting! There's no such thing as a quiet drive, this thing picks up every bit of noise! Bad, bad, bad idea... Never again.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Where do I begin... Chevy should have moms designing vehicles..

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Good, but needs improvements

Written by: rms492 on 03/31/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Bought an '05 Equinox, used at CarMax. Had about 26,000 miles, I put about 15K a year. Now approaching 60K. The Equinox is an average SUV, nothing remarkable about it. It goes about its business well. I replaced the front brakes (rotors and pads) at about 35K, the cheap rotors they came with were warped. I bought Bendex rotors, great rotors! Also, the usual starting problem, the engine will not fully turn over, without pressing the gas (appears to happen to many people, according to here). Also, high beam light flickers on and off when you use turn signals. Overall an okay SUV, but cheap interior.

Favorite Features

Cheap price, parts easily available (GM "parts bin"), styling. The 3.4 OHV engine should prove reliable, as it is a proven engine that should last 200K+ without re-build.

Suggested Improvements

Better quality interior, move parking brake handle elsewhere, make it take turns better (leans too much), and improve the ride--feels a bit loose at times.

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So far so good

Written by: gmm on 03/10/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have read the other reviews, and find I share some experiences. The interior paint chips easily, but a dealership employee suggested I use a sharpie to fill in the gaps (thanks). The front tires wore out quickly, but it is a front wheel drive vehicle. The gas mileage is between 20 and 25, no complaints there. I do agree that the windshield is a bad deisgn in snowy conditions. All in all I like the Equinox. The resale value doesn't look that good, so I will be driving this car into the ground. My biggest complaint is that I found out that the motor was made in China. I have always bought American, and I bought the Equinox thinking I was doing just that. I may have bought my last US car

Favorite Features

It's roomy, rides well

Suggested Improvements

Fix the interior paint.

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HATE THIS CAR

Written by: Anonymous on 02/29/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This thing is the worst car I have EVER owned. In the shop - ignition sticks from time to time, and the dealer told me to just deal with it - it will start. NEVER again will I buy a GM product - quality and service have been seriously lacking. Had to replace front struts with less than 40000 miles. American companies wonder why we buy foreign - this car is a prime example of why. Even my interior is junk - peeling radio dials and an interior that stains if you drop water on it. I would never recommend to anyone to buy this piece of junk!

Favorite Features

I hate everything about it!!

Suggested Improvements

Better quality - interior should be made to stand up to normal wear and tear and how about putting in an interior that does not stain easily since this is supposed to be a family car!

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Great vehicle

Written by: Pedro on 02/08/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I fell in love with the styling of this car and its versatility. Larger and more powerful than a CRV or a RAV 4, yet smaller and nimbler than the larger SUV's. I originally bought it because I needed to tow a boat, but because I live in DC I didn't want anything too large. I was a little skeptical about Chevy reliability, but this truck has proven to be a trusty sidekick. It pulled my boat with ease. It has good interior space for moving household goods, and the AWD provides peace of mind in bad weather conditions. I can proudly say I love my Equinox.

Favorite Features

Styling, power, AWD, interior layout.

Suggested Improvements

Some blind spots. The manual hand brake pokes up into one of the cup holders.

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Over 30,000 miles, Nox still runs Great!

Written by: Tombo on 02/01/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have a loaded 2005 FWD LT, with leather, we bought in January 05. Currently has 33,000 miles. We bought this as a family cruiser and as a universal work horse. Has 3500lb towing capablity. Not many SUV's in this class and price can claim that! Still have the original brakes & tires, which stops smooth. Had no problems, very reliable, handles nice, good performance, nice shifting trans, & great brakes. I also have two boys 7 & 13yrs, that ride in it all the time with my wife. Leather cleans up nice. She loves the Equinox. We had no problems, get advertised fuel economy, looks great, runs great, & still drives nice!

Favorite Features

Good looks and great brakes. Easy & low maintenance.

Suggested Improvements

None

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Whatever

Written by: R on 01/22/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I bought this new and have 55000 miles on it so far. Tires wear out faster on the front than the rear. It bucks the crosswinds a lot. It has a lot of front end noises and rattles going over rough pavement. Dealer says sway bar links could be the problem, I'll try replacing those, but I think its in the steering (knuckle)? Can't do better than 23 miles per gallon on hwy. Small gas tank. Knock on Wood.

Favorite Features

Peppy motor.

Suggested Improvements

Fix front end rattles and steering driftiness. Too top heavy on windy days. Needs bigger gas tank.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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1st and last Chevy I'll ever own

Written by: Shadefly on 01/05/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This car has been a great dissapointment since we bought it. It had a window leak it took the dealer 4 times to fix, gas mileage is 25% lower than sticker (only to find out there was a brake cylinder stuck when we replace the brakes at 60k, dealer never discovered it or attempted to fix poor gas mileage), the alarm dings for no apparent reason and wont shut off, even with car running or key out (again dealers in Tx and TN could/would not fix), satellite radio goes to static in and around cities, even with clear view of sky. Just to name a few of the problems we've had with no resolution from the dealers or Chevy. What a piece of junk. Should have bought the Escape.

Favorite Features

My wife likes the looks, I like nothing about this pig

Suggested Improvements

Dont buy a chevy.

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Maybe I had a Lemon

Written by: Price0909 on 11/17/2007

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

The car itself is sporty and the funtionability of the seating and space is great. The quality of material is not good, seat fabric stains when it rains, steering wheel material is ruff, radio back plate or whatever you want to call it is all warn off making the car look very very used. My car broke down since the first 500 miles I pick it up, and still is broken ever since then. Get stuck a lot. One more payment. Cant wait to give it back!

Favorite Features

The look of the vehicle and funtionability of space and seating is good.

Suggested Improvements

Extra cup holder is located over the e- brake so you can't use both at once. Materials need much improving, see above.

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Replacing 1989 Chev wagon

Written by: Kairos on 11/14/2007

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have enjoyed driving this car. Excellent results when towing boats and trailers with 3500 rated hitch. 21 mpg traveling to Florida from New England.

Favorite Features

This SUV has plenty of leg room front and back. Easy to get into for passengers with short legs. Nice handling at all speeds.

Suggested Improvements

Lower headrests in back seat will improve line of sight. This was corrected in later models.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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