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Used 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love My Chevy Equinox!!

Jlhlacey, 07/30/2009
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I was in the process of selling my car and got a few calls on the reviews they read on here. I had to come check it out myself as I couldn’t believe it… I bought my SUV in 2005 used. I have loved it since the day I bought it. It has been an outstanding vehicle for me. It gets great gas mileage for an SUV, it’s roomy and I love how it tells me when I need to put on the traction control. The car is beautiful inside and out. My car now has 50,000 miles and I have replaced the brakes and the tires it has been a great car. I am actually having a hard time letting it go….Very roomy, great ride and handling and has been reliable. I love my chevy!!

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2.13 out of 5 stars

2005 Box of Rocks

rchiefari, 07/28/2011
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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Front end makes all kinds of noise due to the poor quality components. Drivers side wheel bearing/hub has blown out 3 times in two years, air conditioner gave out --electrical - cant find the problem. You have to remove the front chrome grill and headlamp assembly to replace a headlight --are you kidding?? Can't see out the back window when backing up.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Just got rid of this car...

sydspapa, 05/16/2011
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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We had purchased this vehicle used with 19,000 miles on it in 2007. I immediately realized it needed brakes and rotors. Electrical system was whacky, started would run and run when you tried to start it. Buttons wore badly and paint rubbed off the dash and interior badly as well. Last straw was a flat tire that took 4 hours to get off due to it being rusted to the car. The only good thing was that the dealership liked the features and it only had 53,000 miles on it which made a nice 6k down payment on a new Dodge Journey R/T. Bye Bye Equinox...

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Just Bought

Sheryle, 12/05/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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Having survived a 45 mph crash that took off the front end of my 2002 Tracker, I can say that the Equinox feels very superior on the road. I agree that there are a lot of blind spots. Spot mirrors on the outside mirrors as well as putting the passenger rear seat down will help. Not smoker friendly! Ashtrays optional. Although I need to quit, I would like the option of an ashtray to store change if I do :-)

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Chevy I've Owned

Joe, 12/21/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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Best value in small/midsize SUV category. Best Chevy I've owned. Very smooth transmission. Nice acceleration. Great looks (inside and out). AWD is wonderful in rain and snow. I got it loaded and couldn't be happier. I read all the ratings in here and most are on the mark. Cupholders are flimsy, but the rear headrests have not been an issue. I would highly recommend this SUV

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