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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

21623 mi Transmission line broke. Replaced under warranty 
73098 mi

C $132
Replace left outer CV boot(torn). Left outer CV Boot replaced as old one was torn. 
90000 mi

US $200
Tried to isolate bearing noise in drive train. Appears to be in passenger side of transmission. 35mph or more showed bearing noise. Not CV joints, wheel bearing or intermediate shaft, the shaft was replaced and problem noise still there.  

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

107700 mi Center drive shaft bearing and rear diff were bad. 
13801 mi K5267 - LINES, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER - BOTH - REPAIR OR REPLACE  
86000 mi

US $200
Driveshaft Center Support Bearing separated from rubber isolator. Replaced Bearing and U-Joints. 
109000 mi

US $1200
Drive shaft joint 
115300 mi

C $400
Replaced the center drive shaft hanger/bearing c/w u joint. I had been warned a few months back that it would soon need replacing. After a slight shake was noticed at highway speeds I went in for the repairs. 
52080 mi

C $105
AWD system grinding when it engages. Dealer says let's change the diff fluid and see if that cures it. That problem came back in 2 weeks. 105.00 I will take it back for the rear diff and the steering shaft in 2 wks. 
61380 mi drive shaft hanger bearing replaced 
62000 mi Centre support bearing and yoke for the driveshaft. 
81220 mi transmission coolant lines cracked at the 90 bend on the frame...had to be replaced. 
39680 mi

C $772
Ordered hanger bearing for next service. 
40080 mi

C $603
Hangar bearing k SP 056000 Factory Part # 25775162 was replaced. 2 hours replacement time. 

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox Transmission Problems

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