2005 Chevrolet Equinox exterior lighting problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Wipers run continuously and don't shut off. Lights flash on and off. Smoke comes from dashboard when car starts and/or car won't start. Problem happens both while car is stopped or in motion.”
filed May 17, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the headlights illuminated independently and caused the battery to drain. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal noise while using the turn signals. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was…”
filed Dec 22, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Equinox | 13 | 6% |
| 2024 Equinox | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 Equinox | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 Equinox | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 Equinox | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 Equinox | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 Equinox | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Equinox | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Equinox | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 Equinox | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Equinox | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 Equinox | 6 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.