Component Record

Chevrolet Equinox 2005 Power Train Problems

117 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox - 18% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage117 complaints

117 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V302000Reported June 30, 2004 - 132 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 30, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 132 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine168 Electrical System167 Brakes108 Suspension59 Steering50 Unknown Or Other40

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.