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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%)
Chart based on 124 repairs.
2005 Chevrolet Equinox engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (48%)
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
| 199000 mi US $10 |
Popped code P0405 EGR electrical.. bad connector to the valve Popped a code of P0455. Large evap leak. |
2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 12685 mi | Transmission tsb...flash new program. Coolant fluid declined by dealer. (not happy about this..it stunk) |
| 74400 mi | Catalytic converters needed to be replaced, but under warranty |
| 82000 mi US $3 |
car stalled in parking lot. Would not start after stall. towed to home. Investigation revealed blown fuse for electric fuel pump. replaced fuse. fully functional. |
| 120000 mi US $30 |
lower cooling hose on radiator ruptured |
| 220000 mi US $100 |
Car was missing even after changing plugs. fixed by replacing the coil pack |
2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 3200 mi | Had coolant hoses replaced due to "fishy" smell and black flecks in coolant. Read about the TSB online regarding corrosion of the hoses. No problems with coolant system to date. |
| 177000 mi US $2300 |
Head gaskets, water pump. |
| 117000 mi US $942 |
Leaking lower intake manifold gasket Blown head gasket |
| 118000 mi US $1026 |
Replace a leaky water pump |
| 119000 mi US $90 |
Replaced two idler pulleys, fan belt and tensioner. Fixed a noise when accelerating under load. |
| 119000 mi US $450 |
Replace worn out engine mounts. Fixed exhaust or engine noise when accelerating and under load. |
| 52421 mi C $300 |
replaced rear diff, replaced steering colum and intermidit shafts both lower control arm bushings starter motor.dearlship says to after market warranty company{secure drive} 10,700 to repair. |
| 124000 mi US $90 |
EGR tube eroded. EGR valve and tube had changed so had to replace both. Connection to valve changed so that needed to be re-wired. |
| 34154 mi | J6982 - HOSES, EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL - REPAIR OR REPLACE |
| 36000 mi | Engine is occasionally hard to start - will turn over for a few seconds before firing. Typically happens when switching between keys. Dealer was unable to replicate the problem. |
| 78000 mi US $50 |
EGR Valve malfunctioning, causing "chugging" at idle. Installed AC Delco 214-2020 EGR Kit to update Delphi EGR Valve to Siemens EGR Valve per TSB #06-06-04-008B. Did not reprogram PCM (no SES light or codes). |
| 52000 mi US $700 |
Head gasket leaking coolant. |
| 74000 mi US $25 |
Car feels like it "misses" very briefly. Much like the old days of carburetors when they "iced up" during cool, damp weather. It could also be the gear selector "hunting". |
| 75640 mi C $300 |
ignition cylinder had to be replaced. |
| 139000 mi US $350 |
Water pump was going out, was over heating in sit and go traffic. Also had the gas cap replaced, it kept turning and didnt lock, check engine light came on because of that. |
| 167100 mi US $1000 |
Coolant was leaking into the engine, replaced ALL gaskets (intake, exhaust, head) |
| 114700 mi C $500 |
Replaced EGR tube and valve assembly. The tube had developed a leak but because GM altered the original design, the complete kit was replaced. Hint-PURCHASED THE KIT FOR 75% LESS THAN GM PRICING. Google is your friend. |
| 94860 mi C $150 |
Clamp on cooling system failed. Lost my coolant into the parking lot. Required a replacement clamp and flush and fill. |
| 99200 mi C $2000 |
Coolant blew as a result of rad failure. Also discovered head gasket blown. Both required replacement. |
2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 11000 mi | Blown head gasket. Intake manifold replaced. |
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