Used 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Starting problems
mudskipper, Racine, WI, 09/14/2011
Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
99 of 109 people found this review helpful
I recently bought a 2005 Equinox. I looked for over a month and thought I got a good deal. I've had it for a week and I'm having starter problems. It turns over but takes a long time to start. This only happens about half the time. As I'm reading reviews I'm seeing this is a common problem. I would like to get it fixed while under warranty so I'm curious to know what exactly the problem is. Seeing all of these bad reviews and potential problems I am now wondering if I was wrong in buying an Equinox. Any ideas on the starting problem?
Not worth the money
Sara, Ashburn, VA, 02/16/2016
Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
29 of 33 people found this review helpful
I've spent way too much fixing this car. It was an amazing car when I bought it. I've had to replace the thermostat 6 times in 4 years, water pump 2x, brakes 5x, and changing the headlights is absolutely ridiculous. I spent 1600 hoping to get all running great and a year later the cooling system goes out and they didn't make the same kind of part I needed for it so I had to pay 300$ versus the $70, now I'm waiting to get a motor for it as I have a blown head gasket. I unfortunately still owe money on it and am figuring out how to get of it asap. Only good thing is that it was roomy.
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money pit junk
tina young, Slidell, LA, 02/03/2016
Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
Don't buy it . I have had nothing , but issues with this car....... Week one ... Rvg valve had to be replaced... week three overheated . shop 215.00 .. water pump and labor. week five .. guess what overheating again...... shop 100.00 cost of warranty thermostat and labor... on my honeymoon it broke down again 5 days later.... 200 miles away from home... guess again over heating...tow 250.00 to my house. shop again .... valve, gaskets, hoses not covered by warranty 367.00... .. oh and 75 for the tow to the shop.... 3 days later . yep you guessed it ...... overheating again ..... said they did not get the air all out of it.... no cost that time... 2 days later yep again .... had enough by this time took it to another dealership..... shop 385.00 more hoses more values more labor ... 5 days later... you guessed it again....... 457.00 repair. again 110 to tow it on top of it. on top of the first place put the wrong water pump on it , but new dealership changed it out and replaced it with correct one at no cost.... 1,900.00 in 2 and half months for the same issues .. not a happy camper... oh plus it doesnt want to start at times. brake issues.... routers barrings replaced. ect ect ect ... i can go on and on but i wont
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Love this cqr!
Jme, Vancouver, WA, 06/25/2017
Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
After reading all the poor reviews for this vehicle and then owning it.... I don't have any of the fuel transmission or head gasket problems other people claim. I've had this car for 6 months and put 4000 miles on it. Check engine light comes on with incorrect gas cap twist... however turned itself off now. I have no other complaithisthus far and I just love this car!
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My wife's decision without me
Doug Canady, 01/19/2010
Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We just spent over $1400 on engine repairs when all the oil changes were done regularly and we used full synthetic oil which I swear by. I have never had a vehicle need such repairs and I've owned over 9 vehicles that were not cared for quite as well as this one. My truck has more miles and is older and never needed such work. This is a poor vehicle. Handle like a lawnmower.
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