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I have a Chevy Equinox & can't figure out why the rear DC outlet will not work? I've already checked the fuse box.

galen8 — Tue, 27 May 2008 07:22:00 GMT

I went camping this weekend and was using the rear DC power outlet to pump up my air mattress and it was working and then it just shut right off. I pulled every fuse in the fuse box and they are all good. I then popped the rear DC adapter out and I couldn't find anything wrong with it. Is there a hidden fuse box for this DC outlet.

If I have a flat tire on my 2005 Chevy Equinox with AWD, do all tires need to be replaced at that time?

sashasmom — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:25:46 GMT

I was at Firestone and a woman with a foreign car had a flat. They told her that all tires had to be within a 8 gage depth and told her she had to buy four (4) new tires.

I have an 05 Chevy Equinox. It is front wheel drive only. Is AWD a bolt-on accessory?

hclester — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:08:59 GMT

If i can find a wrecked equinox with all-wheel driver, is it possible to simply add or change parts to make mine AWD? Or can i buy an AWD system from GM to make mine AWD?

Does the 2005 Chevy Equinox 6 cylinder have a timing chain or timing belt? Does it need to be replaced periodically?

thp1942 — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:05:34 GMT

Does 2005 Chevy Equinox 6-cyl have a (1) timing chain or (2) a timing belt?

In either case, does it need to replaced periodically? If so, how often?
Thanks

2005 Chevy Equinox AWD strange sounds.

bob36 — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:33:23 GMT

after driving it sounds like an airplane landing or whistling or whining it happens more on warm days when slowing down sounds like plane landing when driving i will put in neutral it sounds same stop at light put in neutral and race engine there is no noise it will not happen all the time driving along it starts all at once thank you bob

Radio won't cut off when door opens on my Chevy Equinox.

wildrose43 — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:30:23 GMT

Radio won't cut off.

Why does my 2005 Chevy Equinox only rev to 3500-4000 rpms?

candyman86 — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:49:34 GMT

When just idling and you press the pedal to the floor it only revs to 3500 RPMs. Why is that? And I've noticed that when I'm driving down the highway going about 75 mph and I floor it the RPMs still only go up to 3500. Does anyone know why or have the same problem?

I have a 2005 Chevy Equinox all wheel drive and I'm hearing a loud growling noise. It gets louder the faster I go. What is it?

big_dawg4905 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:55:41 GMT

My 2005 Chevy Equinox has a loud growling noise in the front end. I put the front end up and ran it and the noise is still the same. I pulled the right front apart and removed the axle shaft and the noise went away. I took it to a dealership and they told me it was a wheel bearing so i replaced the right side wheel bearing cause the noise sounded like it was coming from that side. I drove it after replacing the wheel bearing/hub and the noise changed for about 2 minutes and now it has the same noise again.

I'm wondering if I should replace the left front wheel bearing. There is also a support shaft that comes out of the right side of transmission that connects the axle to the tranny. That shaft has a bearing in it as well. Should I be looking at that bearing or something in the transmission?

New brakes on a Chevy Equinox. One week later heard a pop, loud noise.

mdieker — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:46:36 GMT

I brought the car back and told them it looks like the hand brake was on and the shoe popped. He installed new brakes and same thing happened again 1 week later.

I tow a boat from my cabin to boat ramp. How does this new 2010 Chevy Equinox V6 do with towing?

iboat — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:42:27 GMT

2010 Chevy Equinox.

Can you help me with a brake problem for a 2005 Chevy Equinox?

mare3 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:14:30 GMT

Equinox was bought new with no problems until about a year ago. Periodically, when braking at slow (10/5) speed the brakes will vibrate/stutter/and sometimes grab. The car stops fine and no ABS lights have come on. There is a small amount of noise that goes along with the vibration/stutter/grabbing. I have had the car to the dealer 10+ times where new brakes have been installed, sensors checked and they are scratching their heads when I call and say the car is doing the same thing within a few days. Can you help me solve this problem because I don't think it's helping the car at all. Thank you.

2010 Chevy Equinox LS. Anyone thinking about upgrading the audio?

eadgbe — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:05:56 GMT

Hi, all:

I couldn't find a 2010 Equinox 2LT with the upgraded audio system anywhere in my area. I'm sure the LS-standard audio system is decent enough, but I am checking for alternatives in case I come to the conclusion that an upgrade would be desirable.

Being a new model, Crutchfield et. al. don't have it in their database as of yet, so no help there. Anyone else looking at this situation and have some suggestions to offer? There's not much by way of car sound specialty outfits where I am, and not sure I want to go completely high-end in any case.

Thanks in advance!

Where can I get a towing hitch and get it installed for a 2005 Chevy Equinox in Chantilly VA area?

mhc0955 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:38:05 GMT

I need to put a hitch on my 2005 Equinox so I can carry my bicycles.

Where is the block heater cord for a 2007 Chevy Equinox?

cadamson — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:09:29 GMT

Bought my Equinox new in 07, have an attached garage and had no need to plug it in until this winter as I am moving. I have looked EVERYWHERE for the cord and cannot find it coiled up anywhere. Have info sheet on car and states that it comes with a thermostatically controlled engine block heater as a standard feature! Any ideas as to where to look that I may be missing? I went under the car as well to no avail so far.

You downgraded your rating on the 05 Chevy Equinox in years' 06 and 07. Would you then recommend the 05?

rickporten — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:25:46 GMT

is the Chevy Equinox 05 better than its newer models, or did you downgrade your rating due to something you discovered after your 05 rating? Thank you!

brake symbol on dash began flashing/dinging, then daylite symbol flashes.not had any probs w/brakes..what doIcheck

grannyp — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:52:50 GMT

purchased 05 equinox in june 04; have 40k miles. maintenance always done in timely manner. recently purchased first set of new tires. while drivingthe brake symbol starts flashing and goes crazy...goes on and on and on, then stops intermittingly. then the daytime running lite symbol goes on and off, sporatically. i have checked garage floor for possible leakage and none was found. where do i start to solve problem?

changed blower motor on 2005 equinox.now it wont turn over help!!!

deerslayer26 — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:39:00 GMT

the lights and everything else works. but now the car won't turn over. i checked all the fuses. i was wondering if there was an inline fuse or relay that is hidden. or any other suggestions.

How do I remove the cover to access the air filter on a 2006 Chevy Equinox?

papua — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:12:01 GMT

I'm trying to replace the air filter on my '06 Equinox but haven't been able to figure out how to remove the cover to access it. Should be simple I know, but I'm obviously missing something.

How do I change the license plate light on my 2005 Chevy Equinox? Do I have to remove the panel on the lift door?

tdm814 — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:34:48 GMT

I have tried to remove and replace license plate light on 2005 equinox. It looks like I will have to remove inside panel on the back lift door. Is this correct?

Is anyone having problems with an 08 Chevy Equinox AC?

reck — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:15:38 GMT

AC runs cold as long as RPM is up = when you slow down it blows hot and has a terrible chemical smell inside the car.... dealer can't seem to find what is wrong - considering lemon law... anyone have suggestions?

What type of transmission fluid does my 2007 Chevy Equinox uses? I need to know what brand you can recommend to me.

arlen — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:16:52 GMT

If you don't find the dealers brand can you tell the cross reference in other type of lubricants?

This is the part number for the transmission fluid U.S 88900925. I want to know the brand for my Chevrolet Equinox.

arlen — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:16:33 GMT

I really need to know the brand because I only know the part number.

Chevrolet Equinox stereo question

whitehat — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:15:19 GMT

will a 6 cd unit from 07 equinox fit in an 08 equinox

Chevrolet Equinox wheel question

whitehat — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:17:03 GMT

My 08 equinox came with 17" tires and wheels. I am putting on 16" tires and wheels for winter. What will happen if I do not put TPS sensors on wheels

Noise from left front wheel and front end of my 2005 Chevy Equinox

diyguy3 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:47:44 GMT

I just noticed a creaking noise coming from the front end of my 05 Equinox when turning left primarilly. The vehicle just passed a safety inspection and had two rear shocks replaced. The front end passed but i'm not sure if it could be sway bars or struts.

I have noticed a clicking noise coming from the left front wheel of my 05 Equinox when driving at various speeds 30-80 km/hr. I have checked the wheel cover and the tire tread for stones, nails etc. Any ideas? I was thinking loose brake pads or maybe a CV joint...arrrgh.

How do I keep water from leaking into my spare tire compartment in my 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT?

tyrannotitan — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:55:19 GMT

I recently bought my Equinox a week ago used with 45,000 miles on it. Its has run perfectly but after checking on my car after Tropical Storm Fay I discovered water in my spare tire compartment. I cannot find any visible leaks and I know that this has happened to people with Equinoxes before. I just wanted to know if there is a way of stopping the leak and if the fix can be done at home or should be taken care of at the dealership.

The carpeting in the back of the car is perfectly dry so water is not coming through that area.

Where is the neutral safety switch located on a 2005 Chevy Equinox?

robharrill — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:21:53 GMT

2005 equinox will not start, I am trying to troubleshoot the neutral safety switch

Where is the fuse located for the 12V power outlets and what is it named? Chevy Equinox AWD.

oldguy11 — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:19:50 GMT

Both front and rear power sockets went out while I was using a 12V air compressor to inflate my wife's tires. It's not the compressor because it works in my truck.

2006 Chevy Equinox tire pressure.

ChunkyG — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:58:27 GMT

We just bought an '06 Equinox and the tire pressure spec says 35 psi. Yet the spec for an 07 and 08 is 30 psi. I think it's mis-spec'd and because the car wanders on the x-way, I'm going to lower it to 30 psi. I see wrong specs at work all the time, but,I'm off work right now, so I can't check the bulletins, or contact engineers until I go back. I don't see any difference in the years that would change tire pressures.

I have an 05 Chevy Equinox AWD. The engine light came on.

pedmej — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:00:01 GMT

When I took it to Autozone for diagnosis, I was told the data link is bad. However, when looking through the manual I found nothing mentioning a data link. I have done online searches and again I come up with nothing.

I have read in this forum that there have been various problems with the 05 equinox. I am experiencing many of these problems. If I bought the car used can I still take it in for the recalls?

Thanks

Fuel pump Chevy Equinox.

AFOSSELMAN — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:21:06 GMT

I currently have a 05 Chevy Equinox lt awd had to replace the fuel pump is this common for this vehicle

2007 Chevy Equinox LT battery charging problem.

ronz3 — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:55:37 GMT

About a month ago we had a problem with the sevice battery warning light coming on and then within 20 miles the warning light went to "battery saver activated" and shortly after the car flat out quit. After bringing it to a GM shop, they swapped the alternator and found that didn't solve the problem. They then changed the "computer/brain" and felt that solved it, so they put the old alternator back on. Well, 30 days later to the day, it is doing the same thing. If you bring the battery volts up on the display, it's down to 10.3 volts and will continue to drop as you drive. It's as if the alternator isn't being "told" to go on. Now, if the first event was under warranty, (less than 36,000 miles) but now the mileage is over the 36,000 limit, because it's the same problem, will it still be covered, and what do these "auto tech's " need to be looking for??? Also, the after the first repair they stated "it was a broken wire" I don't know what direction to go. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

What is the drivetrain warranty on 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD?

rover9 — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:17:12 GMT

What is the drivetrain warranty on 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD?

2005 Chevy Equinox AWD sounds like an airplane or whistle but not all the time.

bob36 — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:49:13 GMT

in warmer weather it seems to be worst

I have noticed that my Chevy Equinox is leaking fluid onto the front carpet. Could it be my heater core?

cequinox05 — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:51:38 GMT

There is fluid on the front carpet and it seems to be from the center console.

Why does my left turn signal stay on sometimes? Chevy Equinox.

kriggsby — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:40:33 GMT

Not all the time, just every once in a while, it will stay on. Sometimes it may blink fast. Also, when it is blinking sometimes the lights on my dash will blink too.

2005 Chevy Equinox has a whining noise.

bigk1 — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:12:09 GMT

I recently purchased a 2005 Chevy Equinox AWD LT and there is a whining or whistling noise that will come and go. The noise will stop on a Q once I hit 15mpr or less. Also when I turn the wheel to the left or right it does not affect the sound only increasing the speed or descreasing the speed seems to affect the pitch of the sound. I thought maybe it was the trasmission or engine so I threw it into neautral at 50 mpr and reved it up still no change to the sound, the sound seems to be only associated to wheel speed. Does anybody have any suggestions on this, I did read one thing that sounded simular to this and the mechanic told him that the center support bearing needed to be greased, make any sense?

2005 Chevy Equinox. Starting problems.

sabrooks — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:45:44 GMT

So my 05 Equinox seems to have problems starting.Not all the time but sometimes. Doesn't matter if it's cold or not. Seems to actually happen when it's already been driven that day. When I turn the key to get it started it goes to start but doesn't quite get there. I let off the key and it continues to try on it's own for about 2 seconds (weird). Sometimes it will take me a few tries before it will start. Took it to my mechanic he said we need to try to duplicate it. He also said that by what I said was happening he would rule out battery and starter but lean more towards the ignition switch. Anyone else have this problem/ solution?

Liftgate lock is not working. Chevrolet Equinox.

ahneen — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:47:20 GMT

2007 Chevrolet Equinox LT - the liftgate won't open the - remote key does work and does make the clicking noise to open. How do I find an alternate means to open it manually?

'06 Chevy Equinox front differential fill level?

davidlynx69 — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:20:32 GMT

My '06 Equinox is awd and so my buddy, while I ran out to find parts for my tranny, accidentally took out the front differential drain bolt instead of the tranny drain bolt. But before that he took out the fill bolt and a gentle stream came out of the fill hole is that normal?

So upon refilling I put in enough to where a gentle stream was coming out of the fill hole, so does all this sound ok?

On a 2006 Chevy Equinox, are the air temp doors a part of a bigger component? My warranty only covers certain parts.

marold — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:08:53 GMT

I have an extended warranty on a 2006 Chevy Equinox. The warranty only covers listed parts. I was told at dealership that I needed air temperature doors. Which I believe are called ac blend/temperature doors.

The estimate was 1100 dollars to repair these doors and I am trying to find out if these doors are a part of bigger component that might be covered.

06 Chevy Equinox. Won't go over 40 mph when it rains, makes a loud noise when I press gas pedal, but won't speed up.

awd950 — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:15:57 GMT

When it starts raining heavily, my 06 Equinox won't go over 40 mph, it makes a loud noise when I press the gas pedal but won't speed up. If I drive for a while under the rain, it will do this sporadically.

What is causing an alarm to sound when I start my 05 Chevy Equinox? (beeping not a dinging).

momma03invab — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:43:18 GMT

Only lasts for a minute then stops. No lights com on the panel to alert me to a problem.

Should a Chevy Equinox make a loud grinding sound when giving a little gas on a dirt road?

marcsem81231 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:06:17 GMT

When I give this car a little gas from a dead stop it sounds like the drivetrain is metal to metal. When turned hard to the right makes a similar sound but not as loud.

Does a 2005 Chevy Equinox 3.4 ltr engine have any issues with blowing head gaskets? Vehicle has 65k miles, well kept.

ronmccoury — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:56:44 GMT

Car is AWD with 65k miles and has been kept up maintenance wise. It has coolant in the no. 1 cylinder. Has this been an issue for these vehicles or is mine the only one?

2005 Chevy Equinox radiator cooling fans kick on as soon as you turn A.C. on and won't let the compressor cycle.

dolfins1a — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:54:27 GMT

2005 Equinox radiator cooling fans kick on as soon as you turn A.C. on and wont let the compressor cycle cycle it keeps kicking off in short spurts so it never cools off and it makes the engine surge. Also the fans wont shut off until you restart the engine. Starting the vehicle without the A.C. on the car runs fine and the cooling fans come on only when necessary.

The local Chevy dealer told me the 2010 Equinox is NOT eligible for the Cash for Clunkers program. Is this true?

mdphotog — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:07:46 GMT

The local Chevy dealer told me the 2010 Equinox is NOT eligible for the cash for clunkers program. I thought any new vehicle purchased is eligible?

What is the best way to get water stains out cloth seats in an 05 Chevy Equinox?

pachief1 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:45:52 GMT

What is the best way to get water stains out of the seats of an 05 Equinox?

2010 Chevy Equinox antenna height.

fogi — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:58:01 GMT

Is there a shorter antenna available for the 2010 Equinox? The standard antenna is too tall to permit entry into our garage.

2010 Chevy Equinox 4 cylinder seems to "self-brake" at 25mph, not sure if it is gear ratios or what. Anyone else have this?

wallyuwl — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:43:39 GMT

Just bought a 2010 Equinox 4 cylinder. Seems at about 25mph when slowing down to "self-brake" and becomes a little jittery. Not sure if it is the tranny's gear ratios, or the hydraulic brakes, or what. Has about 400 miles on it, seems to be getting better, but maybe we're just getting used to it. Anyone else notice this?