2005 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2007 Chevrolet Equinox
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | 2007 Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 638 | 685 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 625 | 838 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 56 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,500 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 159 | 102 |
| Air Bags | 38 | 146 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 156 |
| Power Train | 114 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 111 | 17 |
| Steering | 50 | 78 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 | 90 |
| Engine | 55 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 37 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 34 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 25 | 19 |
| Overheating | 22 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 21 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 13 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
2005 Chevrolet Equinox
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.