2005 Chevrolet Equinox
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 638 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 8th highest complaint count among 21 Equinox model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 56 involved a crash and 13 involved a fire. 40 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, automatic transmissionJun 30, 2004
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' AN IGNITION KEY PARK LOCK CABLE END FITTING WAS NOT FULLY SEATED ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER NAIL HEAD DURING INSTALLATION.
THIS CAN PREVENT THE CABLE AUTO-SET FROM CORRECTLY ADJUSTING THE CABLE. AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED CABLE PREVENTS THE SHIFTER FROM LOCKING IN THE 'PARK' POSITION WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE KEY CYLINDER.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING SHIFT LOCK WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS REMOVED. DEALERS WILL REPAIR VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT THE SUBJECT CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Campaign 04V302000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
638 reports, newest first.
Suspension, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 12, 2013
MY REMOTE WOULD NOT LOCK THE DOORS. REPLACED BATTERIES. IT WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK ONCE. THEN NOTHING. FUSE BLOWN. REPLACE FUSE. WORK ONCE, BLOW FUSE. TOOK TO DEALER AFTER 3 MONTHS OF NOT BEING ABLE TO ACCESS MY TRUNK SPACE, YOU CAN'T OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE WITHOUT REMOTE. A WIRE INSIDE THE PASSENGER DOOR HAD SOMEHOW BEEN SEVERED??? HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN. $685 TO FIX.... NEXT HUGE ISSUE: DRIVING DOWN ROAD.. FRONT END GONE???? STRUTS, LINKS...$1100 CAR WON'T START ...HAVE TO GIVE IT GAS, SEEN A LOT OF THESE WITH NO IDEA WHAT'S WRONG. WELL DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS FUEL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT, BAD INJECTORS... GRAND TOTAL TO FIX $2000.. IN WHAT WORLD SHOULD A VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT EVEN 100K MILES ON IT HAVE SO MANY COSTLY FIXES......I LOOKED ON HERE TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE IS HAVING THE STARTING ISSUE.. SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF PEOPLE. *TR
Power train, Jan 11, 2013
INFREQUENTLY, WITHOUT WARNING, THIS VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WILL ABRUPTLY DOWN SHIFT. THE SHIFT WILL HAPPEN AS THE VEHICLE SLOWS AND VIOLENTLY SLOWS THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. INFREQUENTLY THIS HAPPENS AS I SLOW TO TURN TO ENTER THE ON RAMP FOR INTERSTATE DRIVING. IN THE MOST RECENT CASE, THE ROADWAY SURFACE WAS VERY SLIPPERY. I WAS JUST BEGINNING A RIGHT TURN AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED VIOLENTLY. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWING TO THE RIGHT AS THE FRONT TIRES IMMEDIATELY DROPPED THEIR SPEED. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH STABILITY, TRACTION CONTROL OR ANYTIME OF ANTI SKID ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS. THE SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACE GREATLY MAGNIFIED THE EFFECT OF THE UNEXPECTED DOWNSHIFT AND RESULTING IMMEDIATE DROP IN SPEED. UNTIL THIS EVENT, THE DOWN SHIFTING WAS SO INFREQUENT, I WAS ONLY REMOTELY CONCERNED ABOUT IT. MY CONCERN UP UNTIL THIS EVENT WAS MORE FOCUSED MECHANICAL AND NOT CONTROL ABILITY. I QUICKLY MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE GM DEALER WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. THEY ASSESSED THE PROBLEM AND CALLED ME TO ADVISE, THERE IS A TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPDATE WHICH GM RECOMMENDS FOR THIS TRANSMISSION. IT IS NOT CERTAIN IT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT MOST LIKELY IT WILL. I WAS CHARGED $180. TO DIAGNOSE AND REPROGRAM. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN. GM APPARENTLY KNOWS THERE IS A PROGRAM ERROR WHICH NEEDS AN UPDATE, AND I AM SUPPOSE TO PAY TO FIX THE KNOWN PROBLEM? YET THERE IS NO SAFETY BULLETIN FOR THIS KNOWN PROBLEM? I STRONGLY POINTED OUT THIS IS KNOWN PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH CAN BECOME A SERIOUS ACCIDENT UNDER THE RIGHT SURFACE CONDITIONS. THE SERVICE ADVISER AGREED WITH ME, HOWEVER STATED TO THE EFFECT, THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE IS THE REPAIR GM AUTHORIZES. I FEEL THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE NEEDS TO BE MANDATORY FOR OLDER VEHICLES OPERATED IN SLIPPERY ROADWAY CONDITIONS, EVEN A SERVICE BULLETIN WOULD HELP WARN UNSUSPECTING DRIVERS. *TR
Structure, Jan 4, 2013
I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE WHEN THE GLOVE BOX POPPED OPEN AND THE CONTENTS CAME OUT. THE STRIKER BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE GLOVE BOX SHUT BROKE OFF AT THE POINT WHERE ITS ATTACHED TO BOLTS. *TR
Engine, Jan 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKETS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED INTO THE MOTOR AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000. UPDATED 02/20/13*LJ UPDATED 02/21/2013 *JS
Air bags, Dec 19, 2012, crash
I WAS DRIVING, HIT ICE, FISH TAILED, STARTED TO SPIN, WENT HEAD FIRST INTO THE MEDIAN, PROBABLY GOING 30-45 MPH. AFTER THAT WE CAME TO A STOP, AND WERE HIT BY A SEMI TRAILER TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45-60 MPH. NEITHER IMPACT SET THE AIR BAGS OFF AND WE BELIEVE THAT IT SHOULD HAVE. *TR
Electrical system, Structure, Visibility/wiper, Nov 21, 2012
I AM EXPERIENCING SERIOUS WATER LEAKS IN MY 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AWD LT. WHENEVER IT RAINS, WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE SPARE TIRE WELL AND OVERFLOWS ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR SEATS. IT ALSO CREATES A DISTURBING SHORT OUT OF THE SPEAKER SYSTEM. THE CARPET SMELLS AND I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MOLD, AS WELL AS FIRE FROM THE ELECTRICAL SHORTING OUT. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THAT IT CAUSES THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP, ESPECIALLY WHEN I RUN THE HEATER TO TRY TO DRY IT OUT. *TR
Engine, Nov 17, 2012
WITH ONLY 36,212 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE, THERE IS NOW A REAR HEAD GASKET LEAKING. NOW, AS A SENIOR CITIZEN WITH A FIXED INCOME, I NEED TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR. IT SEEMS TO ME WITH THIS LOW MILEAGE AN ENGINE SHOULD LAST LONGER!! POOR WORKMANSHIP!!!! I SINCERELY HOPE THIS INFORMATION IS SHARED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
Service brakes, Nov 15, 2012
OVERALL PROBLEM: THE ABS SYSTEM KEPT KICKING IN AT LOW SPEED STOPS AND THE ABS/TC LIGHT CAME ON IT STARTED OUT AS AN OCCASIONAL ABS SENSATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH GOT WORSE OVER A MATTER OF A COUPLE WEEKS. THE TIMES WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE BRAKING WAS GENTLE` AND GRADUAL, SO IT WAS COMPLETELY INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE ABS TO COME ON AND MY BRAKING DISTANCE WAS INCREASED. AFTER THE FIRST WEEK THE ABS/TC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE FREQUENTLY (EXAMPLE: AT LEAST TWICE ON MY 15 MINUTE COMMUTE). AFTER CONFIRMING THAT IT WAS NOT A PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES, THE DEALER DECIDED IT WAS MY WHEEL HUB AND I PAID FOR THAT (EXPENSIVE) REPLACEMENT. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR ONE DAY, AND THEN RETURNED EVEN MORE SEVERELY AND I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT BEING ABLE TO STOP SAFELY. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON CHEVROLETFORUM ONLINE FOR OTHERS WITH THIS ISSUE, WE FOUND THAT IT WAS LIKELY THE "PIGTAIL WIRE HARNESS". THIS WAS CONFIRMED BY THE DEALER AND REPLACED ON THAT SECOND TRIP. HERE'S A LINK TO THE FORUM, IN CASE YOU'D LIKE TO SEE WHAT OTHER'S ARE EXPERIENCING: HTTP://CHEVROLETFORUM.COM/FORUM/EQUINOX-23/2006-CHEVY-EQUINOX-LT-ABS-TRACTION-CONTROL-LIGHT-PROBLEMS-41758/PAGE3/. *TR
Power train, Nov 5, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE SHIFTED INTO PARK AND AS SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY. THE CONTACT WAS KNOCKED TO THE GROUND BY THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED BRUISING TO THE RIBS. THE VEHICLE DID NOT CRASH INTO ANYTHING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Engine, Oct 22, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EGR VALVE THAT WAS OFFERED BY THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT FIT SECURELY ON THE VEHICLE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARD TO THE ISSUE AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO PURCHASE THE PART ELSEWHERE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THAT THE PART WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Visibility, Oct 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BURNING FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE WINDOWS WERE MALFUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,000. UPDATED 12/14/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER'S WINDOW DID NOT WORK AT ALL. UPDATED 12/17/12
Engine, Oct 6, 2012
WE PURCHASED A 2005 EQUINOX A FEW MONTHS AGO AND HAVE ONLY PUT ABOUT 1600 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE GETTING HOT, AND THE COOLANT BEING A STRANGE ORANGE-BROWN COLOR AND DISAPPEARING FROM THE OVERFLOW TANK. TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP ON OCT. 2, 2012 AND FOUND OUT IT HAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ESTIMATE FOR GETTING IT FIXED IS A LITTLE OVER $1400, AND MORE IF THE HEAD IS CRACKED. THE REPAIR SHOP INFORMED US THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS A GOOD ENGINE AND THEY ARE VERY SURPRISED THAT IT HAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET WITH ONLY 85,700 MILES. WE'RE VERY DISAPPOINTED SEEING ALL THE COMPLAINTS OF OTHER OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND THAT GM IS NOT DOING ANYTHING. WE WILL BE CONTACTING THEM NEXT, EVEN THOUGH IT WON'T MATTER. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Sep 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED FOR REPAIRS AT THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,743.
Electrical system, Engine, Sep 13, 2012
MY EQUINOX HAS TROUBLE STARTING AND IT WILL TURN OVER UNTIL YOU GIVE IT SOME GAS, I'VE BEEN READING ON CONSUMER REPORTS AND THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH MOST EQUINOX'S. I WAS AT THE GROCERY STORE THE OTHER DAY AND HEARD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH ANOTHER THAT WAS PARKED SOME WHAT CLOSE TO MINE AS WELL. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO ACCESS THE REAR LIFT GATE, THE LOCKING MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE FROM THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED (OR THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,000. UPDATED 10/17/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ELECTRONIC LOCK FAILED ON THE REAR HATCH. THERE WAS NO WAY TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH FROM THE INSIDE.
Steering, Sep 4, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A REALLY LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE CARRIER BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX MONTHS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS AWAITING REPAIR. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT STRUTS WERE DEFECTIVE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED, AND WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED IT HESITATED AND FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,300.
Wheels, Aug 21, 2012
AS SOON AS THE SPEED REACHES 65, THE WHEELS SHAKE, I HAD TIRES REPLACED, NEW DRIVE BELT REPLACED AND IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. AS I READ SOME OF THE PROBLEM THE 2005 EQUINOX WERE HAVING IT IS THE SAME THING.
Engine, Aug 7, 2012
WHILE STOPPED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE ON I-80, CAR STARTED TO RUN VERY HOT, FAN KICKED ON AND IT FINALLY COOLED OFF. UPON ARRIVAL HOME, COOLANT WAS LOW, MY HUSBAND REFILLED COOLANT. CALLED JOHNSON MOTORS AND SCHEDULED A CHECK AND OIL CHANGE. JOHNSON MOTORS SERVICE PERFORMED A COMPRESSION CHECK AND INFORMED MY HUSBAND THAT ENGINE WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED REPLACED FOR PRICE OF APPROXIMATELY $6,000 DOLLARS (WOW). OF NOTE, IN DECEMBER 2010 HEADER GASKETS WERE REPLACED TO A PRICE OF $1,200 DOLLARS, I WENT ON LINE TO FIND MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FROM MANY EQUINOX OWNERS CONCERNING THE SAME ISSUES OF HEADER GASKETS GOING BAD AND CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN ON A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CARE SCHEDULE WITH ONLY GMC SERVICE TECHNICIANS. I AM SHOCKED THAT WITH REGULAR OIL CHANGES ETC THAT THIS HAPPENED. THIS SITUATION IS DANGEROUS AND REALLY NEEDS A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION. APPARENTLY THE V6 ENGINE USED IN THE EQUINOX VEHICLES IS A PROBLEM ENGINE THAT GMC IS WELL AWARE OF, TIME FOR SOMEONE TO MAKE A CHANGE. THANK YOU. *TR
Traction control system, Service brakes, Aug 5, 2012
ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. FEELS LIKE BRAKES ARE STICKING OR NOT RESPONDING. I'LL BE PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND AS SOON AS I TAKE MY FOOT OFF IT IMMEDIATELY SLOWS DOWN. WHEN I GOT OUT, IT SMELLED LIKE BURNED RUBBER AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE BRAKE AREA. I'VE BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE TO GET IT REPAIRED AND NOTHING HAS WORKED SO FAR. I GOT NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS PUT ON 3 MONTHS AGO AND THEY'RE ALREADY WORN OUT. I'VE ONLY PUT ON ABOUT 1200 MILES ON THEM. *TR
Service brakes, Jul 30, 2012, crash
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE STALLED ALL THE LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH. HAVE BEEN HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS BRAKES WHEN I PRESSED ON THEM I HAD NO BRAKES HAD TO GO OFF SIDE OF THE ROAD TO STOP SO I WOULDN'T HIT STOPPED VEHICLES. THEN THE ENGINE DOES NOT WANT TO START BACK UP AFTER IT STALLS AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON. I'VE OWNED THE CAR FOR 3 YEARS AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. I THOUGHT I BOUGHT A LEMON BUT WHEN I READ OTHER PEOPLE AND THEIR PROBLEMS WITH THESE CARS IT SOUNDS LIKE THEIR ALL LEMONS!! *TR
Visibility, Engine, Jul 19, 2012
MY CAR A/C BLOWS HOT AIR UNLESS I AM TRAVELLING LONG DISTANCES DOWN THE ROAD, HEAT SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK IN THE WINTER AND I HAVE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN BACK ON TO GET HEATER TO WORK. ALSO WHILE CRANKING THE CAR IT DOESN'T WANT TO TURN OVER AT TIMES UNLESS I STOMP ON THE GAS PEDAL. THIS HAPPENS AROUND TWICE A WEEK. FREON IS OK IN MY CAR AND NOBODY CAN FIND THE PROBLEM FOR A/C OR THE REASON IT SOMETIMES WON'T TURN OVER WITHOUT GIVING IT GAS FIRST. ITS HIGHLY UNSAFE TO HAVE AN AIR TEMP DOOR NOT WORK PROPERLY AS IT WON'T DEFROST DURING THE WINTER AND WON'T BLOW COLD DURING THE SUMMER. *TR
Service brakes, Jul 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRUM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 6, 2012
WAS GOING UP HILL LOST POWER, SOUNDED LIKE CAR DID NOT HAVE MUFFLER, GOT HOME AND THE HOSE GOING TO HEADERS WAS BROKEN. TOOK TO GET FIXED SAID IT HAD BEEN REDESIGNED AND HAD TO ADD NEW PARTS TO FIX COST 400 PLUS LABOR. IF REDESIGNED MUST BE PROBLEM IN MORE THAN ONE CAR. THIS IS NOT RIGHT AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. *TR
Suspension, Jun 22, 2012
CARRIER BEARING FAILED ON CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THIS APPEARS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH 2005 EQUINOX. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPAIRED BY GM. *TT
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 21, 2012, fire
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55-60MPH WHEN THE CAR DIES. STARTED RUNNING AGAIN A FEW SECONDS LATER BUT THEN DIED AGAIN. PULLED OVER COULD NOT GET IT STARTED, BUT STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. POPPED THE HOOD TO FIND THE MAIN FUSE BOX BELLOWING SMOKE, THANKFULLY IT WAS RAINING SO I LET THE RAIN COOL IT DOWN. I FIGURED THIS WAS BETTER THAN IT EVENTUALLY CATCHING THE ENTIRE VEHICLE ON FIRE AS MY WIFE AND 3 KIDS WERE IN THE CAR. AFTER THE SMOKE STOPPED, THE CAR REPEATEDLY TRIED TO START ITSELF WITHOUT THE KEY BEING PRESENT IN THE IGNITION. IT EVENTUALLY STOPPED DOING THIS BUT THE DASH LIGHTS WOULD RANDOMLY FLICKER IN UNISON. ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE STILL OPERATIONAL (RADIO, LIGHTS, SIGNALS, WIPERS, ETC...) BUT AGAIN NO KEY WAS PRESENT IN THE IGNITION. *TT