2005 Chevy Equinox Review
2005 Chevy Equinox Review





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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.
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 $3.57 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$227/mo for Equinox LS
Equinox LS
vs
$210/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.
5 star(63%)
4 star(20%)
3 star(9%)
2 star(6%)
1 star(2%)
734 reviews
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4 out of 5 stars
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 … home maintenance of a vehicle, changing its oil and just learning their vehicle with its sound and handling and knowing when something is wrong is their fault. I love my Equinox and would not hesitate to buy another
4.13 out of 5 stars
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 … 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?
4 out of 5 stars
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.
5 out of 5 stars
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.
2005 Equinox Highlights
LS
Base MSRP | $21,320 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $227/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 35.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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