The car has a rattling sound that the dealers cannot fix because GM does not know how to fix it and there is no recall on it so I'm out of luck!
This car is a piece of junk, it has a loud rattle and I will never own another one!
I don't own one of these vehicles, but just rented one through Avis. I've never owned a GM car, but was fairly impressed!! way too much hard plastic inside, but a very comfortable driving position. Very quiet ride on the freeway, but gas mileage wasn't good. I didn't measure it, but had to fill the tank twice. Plenty of room inside, but strange trunk with the rear struts intruding into the trunk space. Would I buy one..? probably not, but liked the seat so much I'm thinking about it. Now if only GM could loose some of their health care legacy costs. Apparently $1,500 worth from each vehicle sale goes towards health and pension costs for former GM workers. Just think what better materials they could use with that type of money. Not to mention more modern fuel efficient engines.
So you are dismissing this vehicle just because of one rattle? You wouldn't happen to be an import lover would you? Funny mine is just fine. I don't have an issue with the interior quality. I do have to agree though that it would be nice if it got a little bit better mileage. Of course don't forget the fuel tank is a bit on the small side making it seem like it uses more gas than it really does. Overall it does everything I want it to do plus work well in Wisconsin snow.
I have a 2005 Equinox and the back rattles once you reach 35 miles per hour. What should I do?
I have an '06 equinox LT AWD!! I paid 30,000 for mine and I wish I wouldn't had traded in my scion tc for this junk. My car had been in the shop at least 5 times the first year and for some major problems. I def. have the rattling in my car, but, it's the least of my problems with this car!!!
My husband and I have a 2005 Equinox, and we are very disappointed. Has less than 33,000 miles on it, but yet it has been in the shop 6 times in the last year due noises in the right front wheel, a rattle in the drivers rear, engine light comes on for no reason. And of course the dealer we bought from, is stumped. Chevrolet Dealer ship. Thank god it has been under Dealer warranty, but that expires next week. It is going in tomorrow 02-01-07 for more noises, but the biggie has been over the last week, now it won't start, takes now at least 7 tries before it will start. Has stranded me more times than I can remember!
Thank God we are selling it next week once it come home from the shop.
We bought a 2005 Equinox new and it now has 27K miles. We like the vehicle overall, but we also are having starting problems that GM is not sure how to fix.
I own a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox AWD and I love it! Only been in the shop twice, due to a CD malfunction, easily fixed though and the rattling I think everyone is noticing. Anyways, the rattling noise bothered me, and was very apparent when going over bumps or anything of that nature. Found out it was the loose brake calipers in the front wheels, they fell down a little bit. After going in the shop once for it everything was completely fixed and I am very glad to have continued to own my Equinox for almost a year now and with 54000+ miles on it. Good day.
I own a 2005 Chevy Equinox. I bought it new in May 2005. It is going on 2 yrs old now and I have to drive around in a car that has a sunroof however, as of right now and even probably into the near future, I cannot use my sunroof. Last week I had my sunroof open. I closed it when I went into a store and then came back out and it wouldn't open up. Made an appointment with the dealership and they tore the thing apart and had it for 8 hours. I got a call to come pick it up b/c they were unable to fix the problem. Evidently, GM has built this sunroof in Chevy Equinox's, Pontiac Torrents and Saturn Vues that the timing adjustment gets out of wack and GM has NO IDEA how to fix it. The dealership I took it too said that 2 1/2 months prior they had another 2005 Equinox with the same problem and it is still not fixed. I called GM when I got home and basically was told well sorry our engineers are working to find a solution... so anyways, I now get to drive around in my $30,0000.00 SUV that I can't open and enjoy my sunroof. I can honestly say that I pretty much done with GM cars. My dad worked for GM and retired after 42 yrs and is embarrassed that he represents this company who basically told a customer too bad... I know I may only be one in a million of their customers, but it is coming down to losing the rest of my families business too.
My wife and I purchased a 2005 Equinox in July of 05. We have had it back to the dealer 6 times for front brake problems and it is in now for the 7th time. The pads have been replaced twice, the rotors turned twice and now the dealership is replacing the pads and rotors. The magnetic steering has rattled since the day we bought it and GM says there is nothing they can do about it. Would I purchase another one, no way. As a matter of fact, once it is out of the shop, it is history.
I have also experienced a combination of the problems others have listed. I have the rattling in the front end (and not just a minor rattle, but it sounds like pieces of the car could fall off at any moment-this has been "repaired" three times now), horrible shaking when braking (rotors have been worked on), and the odd rear end sound (loud clunking for no apparent reason). I have only owned it for one year (it was a leased vehicle prior to my purchase) but anticipate selling it soon. It is a good value, however I'm not convinced it will withstand 3 more years without major problems and I cannot manage having it at the shop every month.
I just wanted to comment on my 2005 Equinox LT. The service department manager should know me personally by now. After having my vehicle less than 6 months, I had to replace my brakes.
I have the rattling noise and it is so irritating. If I hit any bump, dip, or crevice in the street...jingle, jingle, jingle.
For some reason, unknown to me and THE DEALER, ever so often my truck won't start. It sounds like it wants to turn, but it won't. After I attempt to crank 2 or 3 times it goes ahead and starts. The most was 4 attempts and then a crank.
Watch out for your front struts. I just had to have my driver's side replaced.
When turning my steering wheel I hear some grinding noise, what is this and how do I explain it to repairman?
I noticed that my driver's side window started going a little slow then it started popping out of place a little and it wouldn't line up. Well this morning I had to have some part, that all of a sudden warped, replaced on the window. It now goes up and down just fine, but for how long!?
I thought that this was the perfect little truck for me, but I must say that I am do disappointed. I love Chevy's, but not this Equinox!!
I bought a new 'o7 Equinox LS FWD in February and with 8000 miles on it, its been in the shop twice now because of engine faltering. When the engine is started and then put into gear it just sputters along for a while until the engine finally wakes up or warms up to go. The dealer says they have been in contact with GM, but don't know what to do to fix it. He suggested starting it up and wait about a minute before putting it in gear. (right!)
I was getting 22.7 m/g until they worked on it last time and now I'm getting 19.5. I fore see a lot of problems with this car and I wish I had bought the Honda I was looking at. Its back to the dealer again tomarrow.
About to finish my second year on a three year lease on our Chevy Equinox. My wife loves it, she's the primary driver, I'm disappointed in the gas mileage and limited rear visibility. Overall we have no major complaints, but there is one strange occurrence.
When the vehicle is cold, there is an odd thumping noise from under the car in the rear. It's happens enough to notice, but not with any constant frequency. Haven't taken it back to the dealer, because there has been no need for a trip to the dealer for anything else.
Any ideas?
I have the same odd noise that the last person commented on however I hadn't even narrowed it to only when it is cold. It is the most random, two-beat "cla-clunk" and that is it. As it is the least of my problems with this car, I've been ignoring it.
My brakes have also been worked on and are completely a mess again. It is to the point of being unsafe when I have to make a hard stop at faster speeds.
I also thought this was the perfect vehicle and am beyond disappointed. I plan to trade it in next month.
The engines in these cars are made in china and the transmissions are made in japan. Don't you people read the stickers? As soon as I read the motor was made in china I ran from the car.