Faults:

Daytime running lights burned out 2 weeks ago.

Front driver-side strut completely out.

Front wheels/steering vibrates when you step on the brakes over 50MPH.

Silver paint on interior trims starting to fade/peel off.. this includes buttons on CD player also.

Cruise control (resume/set) stopped working 2 weeks ago.

Car seats are almost impossible to keep clean.

Overheated for first week, but now OK after changing coolant.

General Comments:

I use MOBIL 1 (synthetic engine oil) and the engine runs superb.

Excellent acceleration. Though the suspension needs more dampening to reduce noise.

Cheap interior.

Lots of interior space.

Faults:

My head gasket blew at 29,300 miles.

General Comments:

The car has a very good feel inside. Comfortable.

One bad thing is the turning radius.

I can't believe the head gasket blew with under 30,000 miles on it. It's practically brand new and this problem is unheard of!!

Faults:

We have owned this piece of crap for 4 years now, and have always wished we hadn't bought it in the first place.

We just had to drop 2,000 on a new head gasket at 49,000 miles, which should not happen at this low mileage. We were told by the dealership that this has become a common occurrence on this model and year, but that it is not quite to the point where they will have a recall. We have received all the "we're really sorrys and I know this stinks... but" we can handle. If this is a known problem by GM and is not the fault of the owners, then why should we be held responsible to spend thousands fixing a defect?? I will never buy American again, and I really would like to.

Faults:

Gas gauge was not as accurate as I thought it should be. It was fixed and covered under warranty. The only thing to go wrong so far -- nearly 40,000 miles.

General Comments:

I have got to say this is the best car I have ever owned. I like sitting higher up (SUV) and feeling safer in the car. Side/front airbags. Great trip car, great driving during a snow storm -- cruises right through. Seats are comfortable, and seat heaters are nice for Minnesota winters.

I wish it got better gas mileage (20-28 mph). When driving my little Jetta, I felt vulnerable on the freeway because it's a pretty small car.

Turning radius could be a little better -- it's a bit clunky to turn in tight parking lots.

Faults:

Replaced brakes.

General Comments:

I've been reading all the comments about the 2005 Equinox. I ordered mine sight unseen and never regretted it for a minute. Yes, I replaced the brakes and tires. But I never had another problem. I traded it in late 2006 (because my car salesman husband told me that I needed to trade before 70,000 miles. I bought a 2007 Equinox. I love my Equinox!