2005 Chevy Equinox Review

Name: 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Price: 847 USD
Rating: 4.3 (734 reviews)

Price Estimate: $847 - $1,371

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Pros

Standard V6 engine, long wheelbase affords plenty of interior room, fore/aft-adjustable rear seats, available side curtain airbags.

Cons

Costs as much as the more powerful Saturn Vue, limited drivetrain choices, confusing stereo controls.

What’s new

The Equinox is an all-new compact SUV from Chevrolet. It shares a platform with the Saturn Vue and offers similar levels of space and versatility for buyers seeking practical suburban transportation.

Edmunds says

A superior successor to the aged Tracker, the Equinox offers flexible interior space, a strong engine and modern styling.

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox
LT 4dr SUV
$5,995
- 123,202 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Holders Auto Sales (160 mi away)
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 3500lb Towing Capaci...
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Waco, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2CNDL63F356062286
Stock: 062286
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-25-2025
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2005 Chevrolet Equinox
LT 4dr SUV
$3,895
good price
- 111,985 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Knödel Motors (191 mi away)
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 3500lb Towing Capaci...
- Audio and cruise con...
Close
Located in San Antonio, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2CNDL63F656184432
Stock: 184432
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-26-2025

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.72 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas

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Chevrolet Equinox Reviews

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My equinox

Jared, 09/10/2015

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

I see many complaints of the equinox. I have owned mine for 7 yrs now bought it with 35000 mls now has 156000. I haven't had to do any major maintenance on it til now having to replace the head gasket. I put almost 700 mls a week on it and have had nothing but being happy with its performance and reliability. My wife also feels the same. So whether it be ppl not performing their own at …

Starting problems

mudskipper, 09/14/2011

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

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 …

Brake Issues

chevy_lady, 02/19/2013

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

I purchased my 2005 chevy equinox and havent had any troubles other than the ABS light and TC light coming on and staying on. My brakes now pump against me when i am trying to stop and also I have to give it gas to help it start up. The ABS sensor has to be replaced.

Going Strong at 197,000 Miles

Celtic, 10/05/2017

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

I have used nothing but Mobil 1 Full Synthetic since the first oil change. The original spark plugs lasted 150,000 miles. This has been a maintenance only (oil, filters, brakes, tires, muffler) vehicle for the past twelve years. There is still no change in oil consumption since new and it still gets 25+ MPG.

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2005 Equinox Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$21,320
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$173/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	35.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Equinox include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox
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2005 Chevrolet Equinox
LT 4dr SUV

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.72 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.72 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.}