Is A 2005 Chevrolet Equinox A Good Suv To Have? Or Is There Alot Of

[amandarussell2006]

PROBLEMS OU OF THEM? if you know, or own.. one, please tell me what you think!! thanks!!

[lallen]

I work on them often. I work for GM @ a Chevy dealer. I do not recommend this vehicle to anyone, because of the following: There have been multiple problems with the all wheel drive systems used in many of these vehicles, requiring rebuilding of the differential [rear] assembly. The handling is EXTREMELY poor, and the vehicle's potential to flip or roll is high, because despite Chevy trying to give it a low center of gravity, the suspension has so much travel (and looseness) to it that it makes the handling sloppy and unresponsive. The engine (3.5 liter v6) is basically reliable, as it was built off of past 3.4 liter engines, but improved upon. The power response is below average for a vehicle its size. The orientation of the dash and seating makes you feel like your sitting in a disorganized room instead of a vehicle. I like a lot of Chevy models, but I cannot recommend this vehicle, it's just a poor overall concept.