2005 Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2005

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (5%)

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (52%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Chevrolet Equinox

Engine not specified

21000 mi

US $160
If I let my 2005 Equinox sit without driving it for over 3 days, something in the engine drains all the power out of a brand new battery although the battery is brand new. This has happened 8 times in two years yet no one can tell me what is draining it. 

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

20000 mi New radio installed. CD stopped working 
68000 mi

US $100
Fan speed controller switch broke. GM had to install complete new unit just to replace the switch. 
70500 mi

US $100
Engine light on. Rusty connection 
110000 mi

US $320
Heater blower stopped working. Caused by corrosion on wire due to water ingress. Wire cleaned. No parts replaced 
113000 mi Compressor leaking, Replaced compressor and dryer/filter then had A/C recharged 
215000 mi

US $250
Bearing went in AC compressor. Replaced Compressor and dryer 
79980 mi

C $400
DRL switch and headlight needed to be replaced throttle body needed cleaning(rough start) and pcm needed an upgrade 
66464 mi

C $60
Replaced Set/Resume cruise control switch in steering wheel (pressing resume would cause cruise to turn off).  Replaced Set/Resume cruise control switch in steering wheel (pressing resume would cause cruise to turn off).  
90000 mi

US $1500
Bad front impact sensor 
98700 mi

US $150
DRL not working. Replaced ceramic ballast resister 
59000 mi

US $25
Drivers headlight was not working on low beam. 
60000 mi

US $30
Replaced headlights on both sides although only one side was burned out. 
75000 mi

US $55
AC not cooling, slow leak in compressor discovered. Recharged Compressor and still working after 30 days 
87000 mi

US $50
Small leak on AC Compressor. Cheaper to recharge once a year 
87000 mi

US $450
AC compressor replaced 
95000 mi

US $250
Filters in AC system clogged 

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

83200 mi

US $1000
datime running lamps not working 
55000 mi Odometer reporting miles incorrectly so car seemed to be getting poor gas mileage. Computer needed reprogramming and now mileage appears to count correctly. Several speakers sounded off. dealer replaced all of the speakers. 
84100 mi

C $30
Headlight bulb replacement. 
110200 mi

US $780
Compressor replaced. 
23280 mi E7200 - IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT  
34154 mi R0943 - RADIO FRONT SIDE DOOR SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE  
40000 mi Replaced Radio due to finish coming off of buttons. 

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

10000 mi Replaced radio headunit again because the paint on the buttons peeled again. Dealership covered 100% of the cost because GM refused to put a second radio in it. 

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical Problems

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